Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Bold Brown British, where we're tackling the pervasive issue of diversity ditching head-on. Join us we delve into the complexities surrounding empty promises of diversity and inclusion. From corporate boardrooms to community spaces, we'll examine the impact of surface-level efforts and the urgent need for g…
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S5 Ep 8 | Uncover The Darkness Inside with Tam Hussein: A Gripping Tale of Shadows and Reality
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Dive into the riveting world of "The Darkness Inside" on this episode of Bold Brown British. 📖✨ Tam Hussein, shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism 2022, takes us on a journey through the gripping narrative of his debut novel. 🔪 Anis, a victim of London's knife epidemic, becomes the focal point of journalist Sid's quest for recognition and…
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Petty History: Unveiling Egypt's Historic Sass
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Hey fabulous history buffs! Ready for a royal rendezvous down the dramatic corridors of ancient Egypt? In our latest episode on the Bold Brown British podcast, we're spilling the tea on the pettiest moments in Egypt's history. From Tutankhamun hitting the ultimate "undo" button on his predecessor's religious revolution to Cleopatra's strategic move…
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S5 Ep 7 | From Burnout to Bliss: Mastering Inner Safety with Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan
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Discover the secrets to better sleep, well-being, and cultural harmony as we dive into the world of "Tired But Wired" with renowned sleep expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan. Uncover the power of "Finding Inner Safety" and learn how to live well, love well, and sleep well, all while exploring South Asian cultural insights Dr. Nerina is no stranger to the w…
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Have you ever wondered if you can jinx your own success? Well, look no further because in our latest episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of jinxing happiness and the psychology behind it. From the evil eye to superstitions and even the notorious tall poppy syndrome, we leave no stone unturned. We explore the age-old belief that to…
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Are you tired of battling imposter syndrome as a person of colour in the UK? Well, look no further because we've got the perfect episode for you! Join me as we dive deep into the world of imposter syndrome and explore how it uniquely impacts people of colour in the UK. With a touch of colloquial charm, humour, and real-life case studies, we'll equi…
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Digital Marketing Ethics: Building Trust and Delivering Exceptional Customer Experience
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In this episode, we dive deep into the ethical considerations of digital marketing, focusing on user data privacy and consumer trust. Join me for a discussion on how businesses can align their digital marketing practices with ethical principles while delivering outstanding customer experiences. From the importance of transparency and consent to the…
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Overcoming Challenges in Workplace Communication
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Effective communication is truly the cornerstone of a harmonious work environment, and it plays a vital role in the success of any organisation. It is through effective communication that we can build trust, foster collaboration, and achieve our goals together. In today's episode , we will delve into the common challenges we face in workplace commu…
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Families can be tough to navigate - especially environments and situations that are inherently toxic in nature. In conversation with @priyasengupta_ who talks about her toxic family situation, and how she navigated it. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree…
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S5 Ep 1 | Inner Child Healing ft Olly Sheehan
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Who is the inner child? What is the difference between growth and healing? What are attachment styles? We kickstart the new year with a chat with Relationship Coach Olly Sheehan for what is an amazing episode. We discuss: Reparenting, society's expectations, being trauma informed and healing from trauma, masculine and feminine energy. Support the S…
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Today we tackle the topic of STIs - and more specifically Herpes. I have HVA ( Herpes Virus Association) with me to discuss. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our LinktreeAf Bold, Brown & British
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S4 Ep 15 | Modern Witch hunting Practices ft Raena Shirali
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This Halloween episode we are joined by Docupoet (and wonderfully South Asian female in general) Raena Shirali, discussing her new book 'Summomings'. Indebted to the docupoetics tradition, 'Summonings' investigates the ongoing practice of witch (“daayan”) hunting in India. These precarious poems explore how antiquated & existing norms surrounding f…
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Burnout is a special type of work-related stress — "a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity." In this episode we talk about burnout, how to recognise the signs, avoid it, manage it and tackle it both from a employee and employer perspective. Support the Show. Tel…
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We talk to owner of Meetup Group, Active Muslims, a group for people who want to get active, love to be active, love the outdoors & love nature. Whether through hiking, biking, walking, kayaking. In this episode we talk importance of being active, walking and hiking as a way of staying active and some personal stories. Find them on instagram: activ…
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S4 Ep 12 | Abortions: Pro Life vs Pro Choice
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Roe v. Wade, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, ruled (7–2) that unduly restrictive state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional. Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022. The Supreme Court disagreed with Roe’s assertion of an absolute right to terminate pregnancy in any way and at any time and attemp…
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S4 Ep 11 | FML Stories: Toothbrushes, Beevers & Fire Marshalls
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We sit down with the internet's FML stories, to give our views and reactions. Grab a coffee, a chai and come join us for some giggles and belly laughs (as well as cringes). Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S4 Ep 10 | Being Too British to be Brown
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In conversation with the wonderful Sharan Raju discussing all things identity, culture and how being brought up in two cultures can affect your upbringing. What happens if you inherently feel 'Too British to be Asian'? Join us as we discuss. Follow Sharan's podcast more: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-british-to-be-asian/id1505460806 Sup…
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Virtually everyone has heard of the term social justice warrior by now. The term has become quite popular the past few years to the point Oxford Dictionary added it to their dictionary in 2015. We discuss how in the height of wokeness, how being accused of being a social justice warrior, it is probably not a compliment and why we have a problem wit…
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In this episode we discuss a multitude of topics such as Privilege in sexual empowerment, The term ’solo sex’ , Shame associated with sex, Erotica and the ultimate question: Can you be bad at sex? Tell us what you think by leaving us a comment on our instagram page or find us on TikTok. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrow…
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How important is a wedding ring? How much should you spend on a ring? Is Diamond a girls best friend? We discuss in this episode. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our LinktreeAf Bold, Brown & British
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S3 Ep 6 | Should all Women want children?
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Through the ages we have been told that women have been yearning to be mothers - but is this really still true? Do all women have an inbuilt biological clock that starts ticking? What happens if you don' t want children of your own? This episode we explore the choice many women make to not have children of their own. Support the Show. Tell us your …
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We are joined by Yahya Pandor to talk about being 'Brown & Blind'. Yahya talks about his sight loss journey, myths and misconceptions about people who are blind or partially sighted, technology and how him and his brother are using TikTok to tackle the stigma of visual impairment. Follow us on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish Visit our website Visit…
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S4 Ep 4 | Therapy & Breaking the Trauma Cycle
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I sit down with Samina Rai to discuss therapy in south asian culture, breaking the trauma cycle and generational trauma. We discuss therapy in south asian desi cultures, whether seeking therapy is taboo, relationships and attachments, how patterns in our childhood keep us stuck, and how we tap into ourselves for self healing capacity as well as the…
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What does it mean to be Dirty Flirty Thirty in 2022? What are the expectations put on us both by society and by yourselves on turning 30? We discuss this week on the media portrayal of women in their 30s, the pressures we feel in our lives and the thoughts we had when we turned 30. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandb…
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In this episode we discuss gendered marketing. In industries where products have been historically marketed based on gender, some brands are beginning to shun stereotypes and embrace neutrality. I sit down with Vanessa and Shamem to discuss the phenomon of why women's clothing have no pockets, why men don't get variety in their shower products amon…
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Back with a new season!! Traditionally, men were seen as being weak or unmanly in some way if they expressed themselves through crying,” So linking this back, When I see my male friends, colleagues, and family members suppressing their feelings, hiding tears and shutting off their emotions for the fear of being called “girly” I realize how flawed o…
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S3 Ep 16 | Do Halal Investments exist?
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As the Muslim population globally continues to grow, so too does the appetite for investing, trading. So naturally, it leads to discussions about ‘halal investments’ or rather Sharia compliant investments and a whole genre of Islamic finances. In this episode we discuss what constitutes an investment as halal. We cover paying and charging interest …
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S3 Ep 15 | Being Third Culture Kids ft What Kind of Asian Podcast
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I join forces with Kyle from 'What Kind of Asian Are you' Podcast to discuss identities, being children of immigrants and Third Culture Kids. Third culture kids or third culture individuals are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of their country of nationality, and also live in a different environment durin…
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Cryptocurrencies and their underpinning technology will dramatically transform the world. but what exactly is it and how does it work? What coins should you invest in? Crypto-Queen Gulshan joins us to discuss her cryptocurrency journey, her tips and advice on how to navigate the landscape of the blockchain. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram - …
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More and more people are realising they are in toxic relationships. How do you recognise you are in a toxic relationship? We sit down to discuss in this week's podcast. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 12 | Being a Feminist in Modern Society
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Being a feminist is often described as a dirty word, or associated with extreme movements. In this podcast we discuss what we think it means to be a feminist in this day and age. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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This weeks podcast is a bit different. I know you’re usually used to a conversation between me and someone else or even a group of people, chatting about something or another, but you know me, I like to spice things up. So this week, I thought I’d take a break from the usual routine of that to bring you content that’s a little different. I present …
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S3 Ep 10 | Is TikTok making music more accessible?
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I sit down with Vanessa, Digital Manager within music industry to discuss the wonders of TikTok and whether it is making music more accessible Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 9 | Losing yourself in a relationship
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Relationships are wonderful. Being in a relationship can feel like you get to hang out and make out with your best friend all the time. It’s pretty great! But it can be hard to not let them become our whole world! Before you know it You don’t connect with your friends as much, you stop doing activities you love, all because you’re totally infatuate…
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This is part 2 of our Dating podcast. We asked you over on instagram your views and asked you to get involved. So if you haven’t already followed us, make sure you follow the page @boldbrownandbritish so you don’t miss out on getting involved next time. In part 1 we covered your dating horror stories and let me tell you there were many and they wer…
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We asked you over on instagram your dating horror stories and boy did you deliver. From the wholesome, the funny and the downright dutty we got it all. To get involved in future episodes, follow our instagram: @Boldbrownandbritish Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree…
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S3 Ep 9 | Brown Creatives in the Design (And Digital) Industry
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There’s no denying that when it comes to diversity the creative and design industry is still a work in progress. Is the industry has progressed in hiring welcoming and accepting brown designers? Is there still a stigma of being a designer? What can creatives who are of colour do to excel in the industry? I sit down with Kapil Lad, a designer from N…
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Does having a 'white voice' affect how you are perceived? Is it necessary in the professional setting? We discuss in this week's podcast Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 7 | Off the Record: Being Woke, BME in politics, Self proclaimed feminism
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In our latest of Off the record, where we sit around with some Chai, biscuit (read biskoot) and chat about anything and everything, we talk about Being Woke, BME in politics and even feminism. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 6 | In Conversation with: Sara Nisha Adams, author of 'The Reading List'
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We sit down with Sara Nisha Adams in our latest episode, to discuss her debut book 'The Reading List' (out in stores now). Sara talks about writing inspirations, journey to being a writer, advice to budding writers, the publishing industry and a sneak peak into the characters she's so quaintly put onto the page. Support the Show. Tell us your thoug…
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S3 Ep 5 | Bold, Brown & Queer
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We talk about being queer and brown in this week's podcast. Resources: Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies - space for parents and families of LGBTQ+ individuals to find community and learn how to better support their children El-Twahid Juma Circle - Queer Muslim space, holding Juma Circle every Friday.. Club Kali - One of the World's Biggest LGBT Club…
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S3 Ep 4 | Can a Guy and a Girl JUST be friends?
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Ahh the age old question....can a guy and a girl just be friends? We discuss in this week's episode. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our LinktreeAf Bold, Brown & British
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S3 EP 3 | Long Distance Relationships
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We discuss something a lot of people can relate to, having been through a pandemic - long distance relationships. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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We discuss Imposter syndrome, the internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our LinktreeAf Bold, Brown & British
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: Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those subject to this ostracism are said to have been "cancelled". But is cancel culture a mob mentality, or a long overdue way of speaking truth to power? We discuss in our first epi…
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S2 Ep 19 | Brown Girls Do it Too, P2
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We are back for the second part of our 'Brown Girls Do it too' podcast to discuss sexual compatibility, phone sex, being called exotic and fetishes. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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This week I'm joined by Leena & Kajal to discuss the fact that brown girls do it too. Quite simply put, let's talk about sex baby. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S2 Ep 17 | Off the Record: Depression
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We are back for another episode of our off the record series, this time discussing our experiences with depression, tackling the stigma of it and how we dealt with it. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our LinktreeAf Bold, Brown & British
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S2 Ep 16 | Interracial Dating & Marriage
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This week we sit down with Moe and Marina (cutely shipped as "Moerina" ) to discuss their experiences of being in an interracial marriage. From their (very cute) meet cute to now, Moerina talks about: what it's like being in an interracial relationship in America today Cultural differences and similarities Any fears they had about marrying outside …
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We are joined by the wonderful Deya (from @deyarcreations) who explores the beauty of classical Bengali music, how her classical jazz training helped her appreciate Bengali music more, and how music feeds into the diaspora of all our beings. Support the Show. Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree…
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