Go Off, Sis
By Go Off, Sis Podcast
Go Off, SisApr 14, 2021
Kickstarting Your Career in Radio & Music with Shayna Marie
On this week's episode join Mimi for a chat with Capital Xtra Breakfast Show host & DJ Shayna Marie. The girls chatted about her role in the Turtle Bay x Youth Music partnership to help get young people into the music industry. As well as Shayna's own experience and journey from an advert on Twitter to hosting the Capital Xtra Breakfast Show. If you're interested in the radio & music industry then this one's for you - enjoy!
Why Journalism Is NOT For The Faint Hearted with Greg O'Keeffe
Join Mimi for this weeks episode featuring one of her good and oldest (quite literally) friends Greg O'Keeffe. Greg came on the podcast to chat about his journalism career from where he started at a local newspaper all the way to his current role as a sports journalist at The Athletic. Enjoy!
Black History Month Is The Ghetto with Iona Fazer
Black History Month is in fact the certified ghetto - and we praise Jesus that it is now over. Join Mimi this week as she chats to digital creator, musician and writer Iona Fazer about her experience of identity within Liverpool, the exhaustion of BHM and why we as black women demand the need to be credited for our work!! Enjoy!
Drop It While It's Hot with Ruth B
The Go Off Sis Podcast is back for its regularly scheduled programming (kinda) and joining Mimi as this week's guest is Derry's very own Ruth B! Join the pair as they chat about the perils of "adulting", whether TikTok-ers should be invited to the Met Gala & why we all need to put some respect on Little Simz's name!
UP:RISE Community Radio with Go Off Sis
Welcome back to the Go Off Sis Podcast - this weeks episode is brought to you in collaboration with FACT and the UP:RISE exhibition.
Mimi sat down for a chat with Josh, Chloe, Maleka & Baff to discuss the role of Liverpool in the 2011 UK Riots in response to the shooting of Mark Duggan.
We spoke about the role of media, community and institutionalised racism and how this can shape real-world mass dissent.
Make sure to listen and share with a friend - enjoy!
In Talks w/ Chelsea Mtada: Poetry, Patriotism & Post-Lockdown Feels
Meet Chelsea Mtada, the 22-year-old Creative Writing student, Arts & Culture Editor at @guapmag and newly published poet!
@chelseamtada sat down with Mimi for a virtual chat about her debut poetry collection 'Daughter'. Discussing all things from the importance of poetry in Chelsea's life, to why we need to ditch small talk in our post-lockdown conversations.
“Poetry is what grounds me. Anytime I've been happy, afraid, distraught. It's been poetry that has remained consistent in my life.”
Chelsea's book is out now to pre-order and you can read the full interview on gooffsis.co.uk
In Discussion w/ Art Collection Liverpool: The Importance of Community Collection Pots
Welcome back to the Go Off Sis Podcast - on this week's episode Mimi sat down for a chat with Siubhán, founder of Art Collection Liverpool. We had a great chat about the collection and the importance of community funding for creative arts, especially in the city of Liverpool. Make sure to give it a listen and support the Art Collection Liverpool in whatever way you can, whether its a follow or donation, every little helps!
Women Making Waves: Sumuyya
For the final episode of #WomenMakingWaves I sat down for a chat with the lovely Liverpool based artist Sumuyya. Sumuyya chatted to me about her journey into art, how black people inspire her art, finding a balance between creativity and finances and the importance of community and creating spaces for yourself. Enjoy and as always make sure to go and show Sumuyya some love!
You can now listen back to all 4 Women Making Waves episodes on Anchor, Spotify or Apple Podcasts or watch them on IGTV.
Women Making Waves: Feya
This is the full conversation between Feya and Mimi for the Women Making Waves series featured on Instagram. Feya is one of the faces behind the Instagram page @blackinfashionuk and spoke to me about her relationship with fashion, what change she wants to see within the industry and her experience as a black northern woman. Enjoy and make sure to go and show Feya some love!
Women Making Waves: Sarah Angel
This is the full conversation between Sarah Angel and Mimi for the Women Making Waves series featured on Instagram. Sarah and I sat down to speak about the music industry, representation, the disadvantages faced by black northern women and much more. Enjoy and make sure to go and show Sarah Angel some love!
Women Making Waves: Sarah Louise
This is the full conversation between Sarah Louise and Mimi for the Women Making Waves series featured on Instagram. Sarah and I sat down to speak about the beauty industry, representation, building a business and loads more. Enjoy and make sure to go and show Sarah some love!
Sarah's IG: @itssarahlouise
Sarah's business: @mylblvd
https://www.mylblvd.com/
Ep 44 - Take A Bow
Join us as we take the secondary school teacher approach to 2020 and ask - What went well? Even better if? Next time I will.... from buying houses to Nike shoots, we really need to take a bow! Enjoy and see you all in 2021 xx
Go Off Sis Podcast (On Record Special)
LIVE PODCAST w/ THE GODDESS PROJECTS - BLACK GIRL JOY
Ep 43 - 5am in Toronto
LIVE PODCAST @ FACT - THE BLACK NORTHERNER
We spoke to Salma, Kadeem France and AK GRAMM about the experience of succeeding in your craft as a Black Northerner.
Ep 42 - Yes r Kid
We spoke about the recent abusive comments on the Nike campaign which Doops took part in, the importance of identity, how Nutribe were formed and being confident and comfortable in yourself. Make sure to lock in and show some love!
Ep 41 - Ain't It Different
Mini Pod - GOS HUB
Ep 40 - Crew Love
Ep 39 - Audacity
Ep 38 - None Of Your Concern
Ep 37 - No, No, No, Pt. 2
Following on from Part 1 of our previous episode, this week we sat down and spoke to Laura, Evie and Meera to hear about their experiences and opinions on sexual abuse. It was interesting to hear different voices and how many of us have been affected by the many forms of SA.
We hope that this both educates people and inspires those who may feel alone in this.
Ep 36 - No, No, No, Pt. 1
In the first part of this weeks episodes we share our opinions and experiences with sexual assault and discuss the many forms that it comes under.
Ep 35 - On My Mind
Ep 34 - Long Way 2 Go
Ep 33 - Take Care
We spoke about culture, social media, economic factors and coping mechanisms. Make sure to give it a listen - it’s a good one!
Ep 32 - Don't Touch My Hair
Ep 31 - Cry Me A River
Following recent events on twitter we thought it would be a great time to get some opinions on the matter - we spoke to Sarah, Teza and Maja to see what they think.
Should cancel culture be cancelled? Press play to hear what we all had to say!
Ep 30 - Thinkin Bout You
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Ep 29 - Fake Love
Mini Pod - #STAYHOME
Ep 28 - WYS #5
Enjoy
Ep 27 - The News
LIVE PODCAST: INTERSECTIONALITY @ FACT
Ep 25 - My Type
Ep 24 - Digital Dash
Ep 23 - Over It
Ep 22 - It's Not Right But It's Okay
New episode every Sunday!
Ep 21 - Upon Reflection
Ep 20 - What's Love Got to Do with It
Ep 19 - Simmer
Ep 18 - Mo Money Mo Problems
Ep 17 - If I Were A Boy
Ep 16 - The Blacker The Berry
Ep 15 - WYS #4
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