In episode 4 Nurtured, Maryam and Amanda dive into their personal journeys with feminism. They reflect on their shifting perspectives, moving from initial doubts about feminism to embracing it with open arms, a journey shaped by their unique experiences growing up.

They unpack how being Black and either African or British influences how they experience both racism and misogyny, and address the struggle of reconciling religious beliefs like Christianity and Islam with feminist principles.

Maryam and Amanda stress the importance of sisterhood, supporting fellow women, and creating a space of collective care within the Black community. The episode courageously confronts the harsh realities of male violence against women, discussing the weight of issues like cheating and the cruciality of informed consent. They dive into the differences between misogyny and misandry, highlighting how misogyny's historical impact far outweighs misandry.

Offering advice to black girls new to feminism, they stress the importance of centring women's experiences and the empowerment found in steering away from male-centric viewpoints. They wrap up with their thoughts on the Barbie movie and a list of gripping feminist reads like 'Dear Ijeawele,' 'Purple Hibiscus,' and 'We Should All Be Feminists.'

Join the conversation in Episode 4, exploring feminism, intersectionality, and the evolving dynamics of gender in today's world.

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