In this episode Peymana, the first person of Afghan origin elected to public office in the United Kingdom, shares how her lived experiences as a child refugee coming to London from Afghanistan shaped the trajectory of her education and career.

E7: In conversation with Amina Malik, director and human resource expert

Mar 25th, 2021 52m 28s

In this episode we talk about the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender and religious beliefs and how all these dynamic identities impact opportunities and experiences. Amina has a no-nonsense approach, fostering and working hard to maintain

E6: In conversation with Candice Cunningham, co-founder of MUV studio in Paris, France.

Jan 31st, 2021 1h 14m

I spent an afternoon with Candice in late October, in Paris. Candice is the co-founder of MUV studio Paris, dedicated to food, fitness, play and movement. We discuss travelling, learning, relationship with the body and self, belonging, mothers

E5: In conversation with Savraj Kaur, executive director of a philanthropic start up

Nov 26th, 2020 48m 38s

Savraj joins me on this 5th episode of This is Women of Colour. Savraj is the executive director of a philanthropic start up, she has many years of experience working in not-for-profit organisations and international development. Much of the co

E4: In conversation with Nelly Kibirige, former University student union president

Oct 1st, 2020 48m 55s

Nelly Kibirige is a former university student union president, mother of four children, a life coach and graduate in Business Management with Law. This episode will leave you feeling energised and inspired by Nelly’s many stories where she con

E3: In conversation with Sarah Tsege-Mariam Bekele Johansson, international relations professional

Aug 20th, 2020 41m 42s

In this episode with Sarah Bekele Johansson we discuss her transinternational upbringing, adoption, race and gender. Sarah takes the time to contextualise the adoption processes of the 80s in Sweden, she talks us through the progressive approac

E2: A conversation with Tina Patel, architect and managing director

Aug 20th, 2020 40m 4s

In this episode with Tina Patel we discuss her experience of navigating her career in the construction industry which is traditionally a very male workplace. Tina Patel is the Managing Director of an architectural practice in London. Based on h

E1: A conversation with Dr Esmorie Miller, lecturer in criminology

Jul 23rd, 2020 40m 58s

In this episode Esmorie and I talk about finding the self within the influence of social negotiations. We begin and end the episode full circle with a key lesson, the importance of training the muscle to say, ‘I don’t know right now’.Esmorie g

E0: Introduction

Jul 23rd, 2020 10m 10s

This short episode introduces the impetus for this podcast. Dr Jaya Gajparia introduces herself and her motivation to start this podcast project to document the lived experiences of women and girls of colour.

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