Conversations with women of colour
By Conversations with women of colour
We invite women of colour from all different backgrounds to our conversations to tell their stories. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover empowering teachings from influential women.
Dhanusha and Megan are two digital content creators from South Africa who are passionate about diversity and inclusivity for women of colour. Dhanusha is focused on self-care and lifestyle for millennial women. Megan is a self-professed foodie and body positive activist. Both are highly addicted to coffee so grab a cup and join in the conversation.
Conversations with women of colourAug 19, 2021
Hot Topics in a Flash: Let's talk about Swindlers
The Tinder Swindler, – the true-life story of a serial fraudster and the women he scammed – has claimed the top spot on the Netflix list of its most popular films worldwide.
In today's episode of Hot Topics in a Flash, we chat about scammers and give you a few tips on how you can avoid getting scammed. Let us know what you think of the episode on Instagram @conversationwithwomenofcolour
Sex & Pleasure with Dr. Sakshi Tickoo
In this episode we chat to Dr. Sakshi Tickoo. She's an Occupational Therapist, sexuality counselor and author of the book SexCare. We chat about how to build sexual self worth, libido, orgasms and her work. We hope you enjoy this.
Find Dr. Tickoo on Instagram @sex.love.andot
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Vision boards, new year resolutions and how to survive January
Welcome to season three of the podcast. In this episode we chat about 2022, vision boards and new years resolutions. We share our thoughts and feelings about starting a new year and also how to navigate January financially. We hope you enjoy this one.
Instagram: @conversationswithwomenofcolour
S2 E9: Representation in the publishing world with Fatima Saib
S2 E8: Finding Purpose with Lisa Adams
In this episode, we chat with Lisa Adams, creative technologist and founder of Citizen code. Lisa speaks about turning trauma into purpose and how growing up in the Coloured community impacted her career.
Citizen Code: https://www.instagram.com/citizencode/
Girl Effect: https://www.instagram.com/girleffect/
Learning to code: https://www.codecademy.com/
E4: Hot Topics in a flash: Women's month 2021, are brands getting it wrong?
In this episode, we chat about the campaign messaging surrounding women's month. We feel that brands are getting it wrong. What we truly think of a red lipstick campaign and why we think brands can do much better.
Find us on Instagram: @conversationswithwomenofcolour
S2 E7: Let's talk about PR in South Africa
In this episode, we chat with Jean Harkett, founder and managing director of Story Book Communications. Jean has more than 20 years of experience as a communications and investor relations manager in South Africa and abroad. Today, she chats with us about the role of public relations, what skills are needed to stand out, and a few misconceptions about the PR industry.
E3: Hot topics in a flash: Let's talk about mental health
S2 E6: The real life of a media personality with Megan Edwards
S2: E5: The work-life-mom balance with Elvina Snell Fortuin
E2: Hot topics in a flash: The dangers of diet culture
In this episode, we chat about the dangers of diet culture.
S2 E4: Generational trauma, anti-racism and discrimination with Mayuri Govender
Breaking Brown Silence and EDI Consulting. Mayuri is renowned for her work in the transformation space. She is an admitted attorney, academic writer, editor, author and content creator. Today, she shares insights on intergenerational trauma, anti-racism and anti-discrimination.
E1: Hot topics in a flash: What's the issue with cellulite anyway?
S2 E3: Diversity and growth in Influencer marketing with Sanesh Makeup
S2 E2: Navigating selfcare, grief & mental health with Aimee Isaacs
S2 E1: The global wine industry with Tshepang Molisana.
Episode 10: Hosts rounding up 2020
Episode 9: Selina Mutale and Fiona Masuku chat about being foreign black women in South Africa
In this episode, we chat with Selina Mutale and Fiona Masuku. Sels and Fi, as we know them, are two successful women working in Project Management and Finance.
They left Zimbabwe at the age of 18, to further their studies in their respective fields. After completing their studies, Sels and Fi formed a beautiful friendship, which is empowering to see. This episode shares more details about their journey, the struggle they face as black foreign women in South Africa and some of their favourite spots to explore over weekends.
Episode 8: The Technology Industry in South Africa with Nafisa Akabor
In this episode, we chat to Nafisa Akabor, a freelance technology journalist based in Johannesburg. Nafisa is an expert on all things tech and chats about the lack of diversity in the industry and the cultural and behavioural structures that need to change for women of colour to be represented. She also shares some of her favourite gadgets right now.
Episode 7: Influencer marketing in South Africa with Khanya Ngubmela
Episode 6: Selfcare, Self-love and it's misuse in marketing campaigns
Episode 5: Diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry with Amazi Beauty.
Divya and Lisa unpack how financial matters (amongst others) are impacted by the lack of women in the industry. They also punt the importance of creating our own tables.
Episode 4: Graduate development with Celeste Stewart
Episode 3: Its not "just hair" with Foyin and Amanda
Episode 2: Food, Travel & Intersectionality with Ishay Govender
Episode 1: Meet your hosts
Dhanusha uses her social media platforms to advocate for self-care and Megan is a body-positive activist. They share more information about their backgrounds and journey as women of colour in the digital space and how their friendship blossomed.
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