Bottom Up with Mikey & Rae
By Bottom Up
The diaspora of two second generation Tamils talking about their walks of life and place in society.
Bottom Up with Mikey & RaeApr 15, 2021
S2 #5 Finance Industry P1. ft Yeshua Carter
"I wanted to turn from being an opportunity taker to becoming an opportunity creator ”
In this episode we are joined by Yeshua Carter (a second generation mixed heritage Black British) who shares his experiences of diversity in the field of Finance. Yeshua shares his #EY apprenticeship journey and how he was able to infuse creativity and intellect in order to co-found much needed initiatives such as #EYOutreach #CommonwealthsTheGameChanger, and #TheOriginalMandateOfMan. He is also the project ambassador/manager of @dearyoungers @fcnationuk foundations founded by Nathan Dennis to be role models for youth in Birmingham.
S2 #4 Psychology Industry ft Jolel Miah
"Its about how you take that disadvantage and turn it into a positive."
In this episode we are joined by Jolel Miah (a first generation Bangladeshi) who shares his experience of diversity in the field of Psychology. From his unique journey into the Health Psychology industry to the lack of representation and its effects on patient care we discuss the solutions and steps that need to be made for the future.
S2 #3 Medical Industry ft Dr. Mariam Adegoke
“The biggest barrier (for setting up my wellness clinic) I had was imposter syndrome, but I just needed to believe in myself”
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mariam Adegoke (a first generation British Nigerian) who shares her experiences of diversity in the medical field. From the challenges in the medical profession she faces, to disrupting the healthcare industry with her Adegoke Wellness, as well as setting up a new mentoring charity - ILE Network, we discuss how she is tackling the diversity issue head on and where her journey began.
S2 #2 Medical School ft Dear Ilaf
"My future self was my inspiration and working towards that was my goal"
In this episode we are joined by Ilaf Moslawy a.k.a @dearilaf (a first generation Iraqi/ Iraqi Kurdish) to discuss the Diversity in Medical School. From the challenges of getting into medicine to the disparities within university, we discuss the effects of classism and schooling on aspiring medics.
S2 #1 Classism
"Do you think the class you were born it has affected your career progression?" In this episode, we delve into the various ruling classes in the UK and discuss how much class still matters in Britain's elite professions and whether there is a glass ceiling. From the definition to schooling to nepotism we draw from upon our experiences starting from the bottom and discuss how far we can go up!
Season 2 Trailer: Diversity in Industry
#8 BLM: Police Brutality ft. Toni-Ann Robertson
'Do you think that the Black Lives Matter movement is keeping black people mentally enslaved and preventing society from moving forward?'
In this episode we're joined again by Toni-Ann Robertson a.k.a @toniann.robertson (a first generation Jamaican) to discuss the history of police brutality, the flawed justice system within America and the rise of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Karen also makes a guest appearance in this episode to debate the all lives matter argument.
#7 BLM: The History ft. Toni-Ann Robertson
“Even though slavery was abolished, black people were treated as second class citizens.”
In this episode we’re joined by Toni-Ann Robertson ( a first generation Jamaican) to discuss the history of how racism has been systemically created within the American society and how it has evolved during time. Starting with slavery and abolishment to then leading to segregation, mass incarceration and redlining to finally bringing about the civil rights movement and to where we are now. We talk about how systemic racism has effected the livelihoods of black people growing up in America and the opportunities they have.
#6 Question & Answer
In this episode we answer the questions asked by you, our listeners! We discuss why we started this podcast, our audience, our immigrant identity, the emotional development of the BAME community, and the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement!
#5 Bojack Horseman Pt.2 ft Navendeep Gill
#4 Bojack Horseman Pt. 1 ft Navendeep Gill
"If you don't have self-love, then how can you love others".
In this episode we are discussing Bojack Horseman, an animated Netflix original series that has recently come to an end with season 6. The show's success has mainly come from its relatable and digestible portrayal of mental health through its anthropomorphic characters. This is the first of a two-part episode where we're joined by Navendeep Gill a.k.a @blue_suit_production (a second generation Punjabi) to discuss the character development of Mr Peanutbutter, Todd Chavez and Princess Carolyn and how their story arcs reflect and depict real life mental health struggles.
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#3 Male MENtal Health ft Amir Jabari
#2 Colourism ft Monisha Begum
In this episode we're joined by Monisha Begum a.k.a. Postgradually_ (a second generation Bengali) to discuss the ins and outs of colourism and how prevalent it is in many ethnic communities. From its conception, to its prevalence in media and its reinforcement within households we talk about how colourism has effected self-esteem and opportunities.
#1 Not Tamil Enough ft Tim Nagamani
In this episode we're joined by Tim Nagamani a.k.a Icarus the Producer (a second generation Tamil) to discuss the stigma of not being Tamil enough. From religion to upbringing to language we discuss how ethnic millennials struggle with identity and if culture is being slowly diluted. Although this conversation is based on a Tamil perspective, we hope that some of the topics explored resonates with other ethnic minorities.
Trailer: Who are we?
'Are we first generation or second generation immigrants?'
In this episode you find out about who we are, what we do and the tea is spilt...