Headscarves and Carry-ons

It has been a MINUTE but we're back with...a final episode (*sobs quietly onto the keyboard*)! We've been radio silent because life has gotten in the way, so we wanted to go out with a final bang! We've had a great time chit chatting in your ears since 2018, and we wanted to say goodbye with a final (hilarious) interview we did back in June 2021, with acclaimed author Chibundu Onuzo discussing her latest novel Sankofa - taken from the famous Twi phrase about going back to get something you've forgotten. We thought it fit the bill for our final episode. So goodbye for now - go back and listen to our previous episodes, there's nothing wrong with doing that!You can buy Sankofa here - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/sankofa-a-reese-witherspoon-book-club-pick-and-a-bbc-2-between-the-covers-book-club-pick/9780349013152Listen to the audiobook here - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Sankofa-Audiobook/1405545526Follow Chibundu on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chibundu.onuzo) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaKp8aE8Btv3XiAu6spklg)CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

Two weeks in a row and we're back? Who'd have thunk it! We had to return to your ears for this very special episode interviewing one of our new favourite Ghanaian authors - Peace Adzo Medie about her new book His Only Wife. And if you haven't heard of it, by the end of this episode you'll want to buy it - which is good because the link is below! We also discuss marriage and relationships on reality TV around the world, the impact of moving away from home and why Abi would make a great matchmaker applicant!Buy Peace's book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/his-only-wife-a-reese-s-book-club-pick-a-crazy-rich-asians-for-west-africa-with-a-healthy-splash-of-feminism/9780861540693And the audiobook here - https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/his-only-wife-a-novel/452282CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week we're ruminating over doing therapy, especially during this time of the Pan's Labyrinth! We talk reasons for entering therapy, our personal experiences and everything in between. And we have some helpful links below:In Amsterdam https://www.expatcounselingcenter.nl/https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-healthcare-system/psychologists-therapists-counsellorsIn Dubai https://vivamus.me/about/In Australia@ourdirectory on InstagramCREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

On this episode Abi Ak and Maame B delve into a part of the pandemic that has touched all of our lives - grief. They talk through their own experiences, and some things that have helped them cope with loss and grief in general whilst living abroad. There are also some great reading recommendations for dealing with grief: 1. Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/notes-on-grief 2. And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/and-the-stars-were-burning-brightly/97814711787713. If All The World Were... by Joseph Coelho and Allison Colpoys https://uk.bookshop.org/books/if-all-the-world-were/9781786036513 CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

Aaaaaand we're back! It's 2021, we're still very much at home, but the travel wanderlust is alive and kicking within us, so we figured it was time to return! And in an exciting turn of events, we'll be talking to Georgina Lawton about her new book Raceless: In Search of Family, Identity, and the Truth About Where I Belong. Some key links for this episode are below!Preorder Raceless here: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/raceless-in-search-of-family-identity-and-the-truth-about-where-i-belong/9780751579383Listen to Georgina's podcast here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Secrets-in-Us-Audiobook/B08LLHGGF4CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

On this week's episode Abi AK and Maame B discuss lockdown lifting across the world! Maame B tells us why we should all avoid the pub right now, and Abi AK muses about all the ways she plans to glam up when hair and beauty businesses open up again. Also INSECURE SPOILERS IN THE GIST! You've been warned!CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week after a much needed break, Abi AK and Maame B are back to talk about all things connected to the Arts! Whether you're into the theatre, libraries, movies, poetry or concerts, the girls have you covered in Amsterdam and Melbourne! #Blackjoy is here, and if you like these ladies, hopefully you'll agree that their #BlackLivesMatter.CREDITS:Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week Abi AK and Maame B discuss how their black lives matter, their experiences of the movement in Amsterdam and Melbourne, and various ways you can donate to the cause. Places to donate:US: https://bailproject.org/ | https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ | https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/ | https://eji.org/Netherlands: https://www.enar-eu.org/Get-involvedAustralia: https://btgfoundation.com.au/Books to read:Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Renni Eddo-LodgeNatives by AkalaHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasBorn a Crime by Trevor NoahWhat to watch:Trevor Noah on Black Lives MatterJane Elliot on allyshipThe 13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay)When they see US - NetflixSee You Yesterday - NetflixCREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week we're talking about the opposite of travelling: staying at home! Right now many of us are staying home to save lives, so Maame B and Abi AK offer some tips and tricks they've picked up to entertain themselves at home, whilst also keeping the travelling bug alive! This episode was also recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month, so listen in for some tips on taking care of your mental health during this difficult period. Share, subscribe and comment.Helpful things for mental wellbeing:https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://www.rewritelondon.com/https://showmeonething.com/eswatini-new-wife/CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week our co-hosts take some time out to daydream about a simpler time, when travel was frequent, destinations were endless, and plane rides were fun. Maame B recounts an unforgettable trip to Bali and Abi AK makes a wistful plan to revisit Menorca. Brace yourself for rants about hairstyles and non-refundable flights!CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week Abi AK and Maame B are finally talking about the thing that we're all probably sick of talking about - Covid-19. After two weeks of deliberately putting it to one side, our co-hosts finally unload on all things related to the 'Rona, and find that there's a smaller c-word in there that many of us will be made better for - change.CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

This week on Headscarves and Carry-ons it's been a looong time since the podcast was alive and kicking, so Maame B and Abi AK finally give the deets on what they've been up to during the break, including a couple of country moves, job changes and fights with Ikea! They also talk Nollywood (useful link below) and the brilliance of Viola Davis.Get your Nollywood fix: http://www.itsred.tv/category/videos/CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

We're back for a special episode because Maame B wrote a whole freaking book called Bad Love! We dive deep into writing, books, and why travelling and living abroad is still a life changer on so many levels! You can pre-order the book here - https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/products/bad-loveCREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

Welcome to another bitesize episode of Headscarves and Carry-ons, aka a carry-on! This week we're cold, mad, and very reflective because 2018 is almost over! Listen, like, share...you know the drill by now - and let this tide you over until we return with a brand new season!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

We said we wouldn't leave you high and dry while we're on hiatus, and you know we never lie!Here's a little carry-on for you; a little something that makes your journey a teensy bit better! Take a listen and find out what we've been up to! Oh and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of this little treat! More to come soon...Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

If you love something, let it go...on hiatus for a bit. That's right, this is the last episode of the first season of Headscarves and Carry-ons! We've had a blast with you lovely listeners, but now we need some rest and recuperation so we can bring you even more amazing gems in the new year with the next season!So enjoy an episode recap with us, and stay tuned for some mini bits of fun that we'll be releasing whilst we're on hiatus. Oh, and one other thing - we want to hear from YOU! Send us an email or a voicenote with your own stories of living abroad - we especially want to hear from black women and people of colour in general! Share your wisdom by emailing headscarves.carryons@gmail.com and we might air it on episodes to come!Remember, this is not goodbye, it's simply see you in a bit and maybe use the break to have your own travel adventures?Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate and review, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of this week's episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

Welcome to our #Askusanything episode! This week we answer your burning questions - Abi AK describes her experience of being a Christian in a Muslim country, and Maame B explains how she became a therapist and why she didn't need a medical degree for it! We loved your questions so keep sending them to headscarves.carryons@gmail.com and we might answer them in another episode!We also do our last spoiler (sorry?) recap of the final episode of season 3 of Insecure! Have you got a question about life, love and everything in between? Sign up to Maame B's Tiny Letter (https://tinyletter.com/maameblue), send her your questions (maameblue@outlook.com) and she'll answer them anonymously in the next newsletter!Rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

There's no place like home, truly; but is that where you want to be?This week we explore the subject of going home after living abroad. Abi AK talks about her future plans for Dubai and the UK, and Maame B talks through reverse culture shock and feeling like an outsider at home.We also drag Trump (never gets old), recap on Insecure's penultimate episode, and give a quick review of Nappily Ever After!Like, share, subscribe and rate us, and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

I am woman, hear me roar! Hint: This week's episode is all about being a woman travelling and living abroad! Abi AK debunks some myths about being a woman in an Arab country, and Maame B has her Western expectations dashed when it comes to being a woman in Australia.There's also an Insecure episode recap, and some news on UAE visas and crazy Australian politicians - oooh!Rate, review, subscribe and share, and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com

Actions speak louder than words, but words help too! This week's episode is all about language! Abi AK shares her library of useful Arabic phrases for living and working in Dubai, and Maame B tries to explain what an Esky is, and having to decode regular English words when they've been given an Australian twist!We also drag the US Open umpire trying to ruin two black women's lives (Serena and Naomi), and recap on Insecure and changing friendships.Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate and review us, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Also, send us your questions for our #askusanything episode coming very soon!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com