The most wide-ranging conversation on this podcast! Activist and educator Blair Imani talks to us about topics spanning racism, religion, mental health, marriage, and so much more.
You will learn...
- how subtle racism can show up and what to do about it
- why Blair chose to convert to Islam
- how to feel your feelings AND move forward - ways to intent ... Show More
Jun 11
Why Looking “Better” Doesn't Lead to Self-Love with Dr. Lindsay Kite
Have you ever thought you'd be happier if you were thinner, prettier, younger, or looked “better” in some way? In a culture obsessed with appearance, it's easy to believe that confidence, self worth, and self love are waiting on the other side of changing your body. But what if t ... Show More
58m 41s
May 28
The Art of Wedding Planning for Women Who Want Something Meaningful with Priya Parker (Repost)
Wedding culture can make so many women feel like they’re producing a performance instead of preparing for a marriage. Between family expectations, social media pressure, people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and endless opinions, it’s easy for women to lose confidence in themselves ... Show More
53m 40s
Apr 2022
Blair Imani | How to Open Hearts & Change Minds
<p>My guest today, Blair Imani, grew up in a house where sitting quiet in the face of any level of injustice was just not an option. Whether it was advocating for the needs of a sibling or standing up to right a wrong in her community, her parents set a powerful example and invit ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
Unveiled: Yasmine Mohammed on Extreme Fundamentalism
<p>Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. </p> <p>Yasmine Mohammed attended Islamic schools and wore a hijab starting at the age of nine, all while living in Vancouver, BC. In this episode, she invites us into her childhood to get a taste of what it was like to live in two d ... Show More
45m 56s
Jun 2020
331. Let Them Be Heard: 10 Powerful Black Female Voices
THE INTERVIEW
We are honored to have had many powerful conversations with the black women featured in this episode. They are teachers, leaders, writers, activists, travelers, artists, mothers, wives,and daughters. We invite you to reflect, listen, learn, and act on the advice, ... Show More
48m 19s
Jun 2022
Bullying, Self-Belief, and Making the World a better place with Egyptian Model-Actress Tara Emad
In this episode, Vishen speaks with an Egyptian actress and model, Tara Emad. Starring in the Egyptian version of ‘Suits’, Tara is one of the most sought-after faces in French and Egyptian fashion, and in this wide-ranging interview, she discusses everything from self-care routin ... Show More
40m 53s
Jun 2020
Jamia Wilson on Allyship and Activism
Jamia Wilson is a feminist activist, writer, and speaker. As director of the Feminist Press at the City University of New York and the former VP of programs at the Women’s Media Center, Jamia has been a leading voice on women’s rights issues for over a decade. Her work has appear ... Show More
55m 41s
Nov 2020
Bina Venkataraman on Effectively Thinking Ahead
Bina Venkataraman is an American journalist, author, and science policy expert. She is currently the Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and a fellow at New America. Bina is a frequent public speaker whose appearances have included the TED mainstage, NPR, Aspen Ideas, MSNBC ... Show More
56m 42s