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The PAM Talks

The PAM Talks

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The Physics and Astronomy Mentors (PAM) Talks is a student-led podcast showcasing the voices of researchers who are a part of traditionally underrepresented groups in Physics and Astronomy, including women and other gender minorities.
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Stories We Haven't Shared®, hosted by Shanti Joy Gold, helps underrepresented / marginalized individuals navigate the extra layers of complexity they encounter within the career landscape. Whether you're seeking guidance in your career, or you’re an ally looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast offers a space for learning and connection. As a professional coach, 30-year corporate warrior and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shanti Joy Gold understands the unique challenges faced b ...
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Beyond Normal is more than a brand—it’s a movement. It was created for those who refuse to settle, for the dreamers, the go-getters, and the ones who know they were meant for more. We believe in elevation, resilience, and breaking barriers—because success isn’t about fitting in, it’s about rising above. Our brand represents persistence, ambition, and the power of belief—especially for minorities and underrepresented communities who are rewriting their own narratives. Beyond Normal is a daily ...
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Media Storm

Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia

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The multi award-winning investigative and current affairs podcast: this is news that starts with the people who are normally asked last. Media Storm is an essential guide to today’s chaotic clickbait climate. Every week, journalists Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia storm through the headlines, and seeking out the voices of the most important (and most overlooked) people in the story: the ones living it. From ‘illegal immigrants’ to sex workers, strikers to prisoners, indigenous groups to ...
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Minorities Who Are Astonishingly Driven Scientists is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving underrepresented minorities in STEM. We aim for them to believe that they are graced to dominate STEM fields. We offer insight about being successful, obtaining a successful career, and overcoming obstacles that come with pursuing a career in STEM.
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The Navigationalist

Dr. Jimmy Cheffen

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The purpose of this space is to create community for underrepresented faculty to have crucial conversations about navigating and being successful in Predominantly White Institution (PWI) or homogenized areas of campus. This space is designed for the underrepresented faculty, which refers to groups of people who are traditionally and currently represent a lower proportional numbers of minorities on a homogenous campus, regarding socio-economic status, culture, religion, ethnicity, physical an ...
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THE DARKEST HORSE

The Darkest Horse Productions

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The Darkest Horse is a new podcast series that spotlights women, minorities and underrepresented leaders in tech who are beating the odds. #TheDarkestHorse #BeatingTheOdds #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #WomenInTech #WoCinTech #PoCinTech #TechEquality #TechAccessibility #Allyship #GenderParity #SocialJustice #Equity Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tdh-podcast/support
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Black and Dyslexic

Winifred Winston

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The Black and Dyslexic Podcast is here to educate, empower, and equip adults and parents of children with dyslexia and other language based learning differences. We offer an authentic and raw perspective into the challenges faced when advocating for yourself or your child with a learning disability. Black and underrepresented minorities don't experience advocacy the same way as our White counterparts.
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Engineering Change Podcast

Dr. Yvette E. Pearson

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Engineering Change is the podcast designed to help REDEFINE engineering as we know it by: RE-imaging who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering, DE-siloing academic programs and problem solving, and FINE-tuning culture and climate using best practices for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) so people from all backgrounds and identities can succeed. It's about being just as intentional with JEDI as we are with solving any other problems in engineering; applying a care ...
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Melanin In Medicine

Melanin In Medicine

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This is a podcast to encourage any and all who are interested in becoming a doctor. We want to target underrepresented minorities in this podcast who may not have people they could use as a resource for how exactly to get through undergrad, MCAT studies and applying to medical school. As we transition into medical school this year we'd like to share our experiences and hope that our transparency will help others on their own journey! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s ...
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An entertaining and revealing podcast, highlighting some of the most badass minority women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) today. You are going to laugh, cry, shout, be inspired, and gain new knowledge from these amazing women. Hosted by award-winning STEM advocate, educator, strategist, mechanical engineer, and motivational speaker, Dr. Natoshia Anderson (Dr. Toshia), join us for an engaging, invigorating, motivational, and inspirational journey.
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Does Harvard discriminate against Asian Americans? Should universities consider race in the admissions process? And what is the Asian American community doing about it all? Join us, a research team from Amherst College, in exploring the SFFA v. Harvard case and the truth behind Asian Americans and affirmative action. Episodes will cover topics such as the history of affirmative action, the underlying philosophies behind each side's legal arguments, specific stakeholders in this case, the rol ...
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Whether it's the Reform Party weaponising women's safety, Donald Trump diminishing domestic abuse, or worrying stats about girls' safety in schools, you don't have to look far to see that discrimination against women still exists - and is often aided by lazy, misleading, or misinformed reporting. What can we do about this? This week, Media Storm sh…
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In this episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I’m joined by my friend Tae to dive deep into what I call The Beyond Nrml Mindset. It’s about thinking outside the box, embracing difference, and knowing you were meant for more. Together, we explore how being “different” isn’t a flaw — it’s a gift. Society often pressures us to fit in, but the truth is,…
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It's time for another News Watch, helping you get your head around the headlines. This week we start by looking at Trump’s new Caribbean front in the ‘war on terror’, and rising authoritarian usage of “anti-terror” laws in the West. Helena reflects on the unreported stories from a weekend of nationalist protests in the UK: people of colour trapped …
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In the Season 2 premiere, host Shanti Joy Gold (she/her) sits down with her dad, RonDavid Gold (he/him), to revisit the moment she nervously came out to him. They reflect on how RonDavid met the news by prioritizing Shanti’s happiness, a response that quickly replaced fear with unconditional love and modeled true allyship. The conversation also ack…
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In this special episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we address recent events that are shaking the nation: the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, the myth of “political violence,” racial tension, and the tragic hanging deaths of two men in Mississippi—Demartravion “Trey” Reed and Cory Zukatis. We dig into: What’s known so far about Charlie Kirk’s dea…
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In this episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I sit down with DFuture — a battle rapper, father, and creative who is making his mark in the rap world without profanity. We dive deep into his story: how he got started, the art of battle rap, and what it means to stay authentic in an industry that often glorifies shock value. You’ll even hear a clip o…
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Mayte Li is a PhD student with Quantum City at the University of Calgary. Originally from Mexico City, she has found both challenge and inspiration in Calgary: from building quantum microscopes that harness entangled photons, to climbing in the Canadian Rockies. For Mayte, climbing and research share the same lessons: resilience, balance, and persi…
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This week, co-host Mathilda brings you a report from Tunisia, just before she sets sail on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Ordinary people have made extraordinary sacrifices to make the journey toward Gaza, and establish a humanitarian corridor to get much needed aid into Palestine. Some people have left young children behind, others have risked their l…
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In this deeply personal episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I sit down with my friend Alicia to have an honest conversation about Black health and ALS awareness. There’s a harmful myth that Black people don’t get ALS — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Alicia bravely shares her journey after being diagnosed, spreading awareness, and shi…
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Media Storm is back! And it's time for another News Watch, helping you get your head around the headlines. This week saw the 10 year anniversary of the death of Alan Kurdi, the four-year-old refugee child who died attempting to flee the Syrian war along with his family. A photo of his tiny body washed up on the beach came to symbolise the global re…
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Motherhood is beautiful… but let’s be honest, mommin ain’t easy. 💕 In this hilarious, heartfelt, and real conversation, I’m joined by my friends Sherika, Meka, Alicia, and Moe for a true mommy vent session. Together, we open up about the struggles, pressure, and joy of motherhood. ✨ What we cover in this episode: Taking it day by day and not puttin…
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Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! UK university students pay almost £10,000 per year, and international students about four times the amount. Tuition fees have skyrocketed over the past generation. So has the number of higher-paying, international students attending. So where is all the money going? Has the quality of education improved with t…
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🎙 In this special California episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I’m joined by DJ Rootz — DJ, fiancé, father, and leader of the band Seven23 — along with my brother Esjay, who blesses us with live guitar vibes in the background. We go deep into the art of consistency, small habits, and authenticity while also having fun with music, improv, and sto…
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🎙️ Part 2 of the family reunion you didn’t know you needed. In this emotional follow-up episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, dinner is served and the conversations get even deeper. After meeting my siblings in California for the very first time in person, we’re now breaking bread, sharing stories, and building a bond that feels like it’s always bee…
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Issy Vine was a staff officer with the Metropolitan Police in South London. A series of incidents with a male colleague in her call handling team back in 2023 has sent her on a two year journey to try and find justice. Issy has not only been fighting for justice, but fighting for media attention for her story. She has since founded community organi…
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🎙️ In this very special episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, I’m joined by my siblings — in person — for the first time ever in California. Yes, you read that right. After connecting through family ties, we finally met face-to-face and decided to hit record and share this unforgettable moment. 💬 In Part 1, we unpack everything from our emotions bef…
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✨ In this powerful guest episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we welcome Nalannie, founder of NVL Nailed It in California, to talk about The Art of Conscious Creation: Designing Your Desired Reality. 💅🏾 While getting her nails done on camera, Mya and Nalannie dive deep into manifestation, mindset, and clarity—exploring how your words, vision, and h…
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Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Keir Starmer announced earlier this year that he would reduce the aid budget to 0.3% of national income, from 0.5%, to fund increased spending on defence. But according to the government’s own impact assessment, Labour’s deep aid cuts will hit children’s education and reduce spending in women’s health. Why are…
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In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we dive into a conversation everyone should be having: The Future of Work. 🚀 From AI and automation to the rise of digital entrepreneurs, the workforce is evolving fast—and it’s time to adapt, pivot, and elevate. ✨ What We Cover in This Episode: 🕰 Segment 1: Work as We Knew It Why the traditi…
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Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! This week on News Watch: Spot the omissions and exaggerations in right-wing coverage of NHS doctors’ strikes. Why are some outlets pushing misleading narratives, and what has it got to do with the wealth tax? We seek out the voices missing from The Telegraph’s reports (doctors), and revisit our interview with tr…
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In Episode 12 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re talking about something we all struggle with—waiting for the perfect moment to start. This episode is your reminder that progress beats perfection every single time. We break down why we procrastinate, what happens when we finally jump, and how to start—even when you're scared or not 100% ready. ✨ Ep…
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Ever heard of a war reporter? You could probably even name a few… perhaps you’ve even seen them played on the big screen by Hollywood movie stars. Now tell us - have you ever heard of a fixer? Could you name a single one? This episode, Media Storm dives into the complex ethics and murky dynamics of war reporting with former foreign correspondent Ph…
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Dr. Pooja Woosaree and Dr. Pamela Freeman recorded this episode in December 2024, shortly after both of their PhD defences. They recap the highs and the lows, the trials and the joys of graduate school. They chat about their thesis research, the opportunities for international collaboration, their personal journeys through university, and the commu…
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In Episode 11 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re diving into the art of imperfection and how to break free from the pressure to be perfect in a world that thrives on filters and facades. This episode exposes the perfection paradox—why we chase flawlessness, how social media intensifies it, and what it’s costing us. If you’ve ever felt not good enou…
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This week, we look at the outcome of the case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in the US - and how evidence of domestic abuse, coercive control, and power dynamics were ignored and misunderstood with the help of our media. We also discuss those viral videos of fans queuing to see Chris Brown, a convicted abuser, on the same week he stands trial for Griev…
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In this Season One wrap-up, Shanti Joy Gold (she/her) is joined once again by co-host Mary Tess Rooney (she/her). Together, we revisit the podcast’s founding intention: to create a campfire space and community where underrepresented people feel seen and more powerful as we navigate layered career paths - and invite allies to learn, listen and lead …
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You made it. Not just to Episode 10—but through everything that was meant to break you. 💛 This episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis is about resilience, but not the kind that demands hustle, perfection, or pain. It's about the kind of resilience that’s quiet. Soft. Still standing when no one was watching. ✨ In this milestone episode: I reflect on th…
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'What is a woman?' The question that has plagued British media and politicians over the past decade culminated in a Supreme Court ruling that declared ‘womanhood’ was based on biological sex. Now, finally, WE KNOW WHAT A WOMAN IS. Headlines told us this was a historical moment for women and feminism, but with misogyny becoming more and more mainstr…
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Who would you be if you weren’t trying to be who they needed you to be? In this powerful episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we explore the layers of identity we carry—many of which were shaped by other people’s expectations, trauma, survival, or culture. But what happens when you start questioning those roles and finally reconnect with your real …
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In this episode, Shanti sits down with Aaron Abreu (he/him), a Filipino gay man and pastor’s son, for an honest conversation about identity, resilience and navigating career success on your own terms. Aaron shares the emotionally complex experience of coming out in a deeply religious household, the cultural shifts he faced after immigrating to the …
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In Episode 8 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re breaking down what it truly means to embrace the soft life—and why that choice is anything but weak. As Black women, we’re often expected to be strong at all times. But real strength? That’s found in rest, boundaries, peace, and softness. In this episode, I talk about: How the “strong Black woman” tro…
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This week is Refugee Week, a time to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. And here at Media Storm, we can't do it without delving into media hypocrisy when reporting on the group. Why do closed borders not work - and why, in the face of hard evidence, do politicians still continue to ignor…
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In Episode 7 of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re talking about something so many of us silently struggle with: living in survival mode. You may be functioning, pushing through, even succeeding—but are you really living? In this episode, I open up about my personal journey of recognizing survival habits, where they come from, and how I’ve started unl…
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It's time for another News Watch, helping you get your head around the headlines. Locals face-off law enforcement in LA, as Trump sends the military to flatten (or fan up) protests. Meanwhile, Western media are dodging terms like ‘authoritarian’ better than their reporters are dodging police bullets. Assisted dying is back in the headlines as legal…
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In this episode, Shanti welcomes Lisa Hurley (she/her), a Black, Caribbean-born woman in her mid-50s with autism and ADHD — who shares her journey as an award-winning activist, writer, podcaster and community builder. Lisa powerfully describes a shocking discriminatory incident on a bus that reveals not only the harm of overt racism, but also the q…
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Welcome back to Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis — Episode 6: “Accountability Is the Assignment”. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I dive deep into the importance of holding yourself accountable in every area of life—from parenting and relationships to how we show up in the world. I touch on viral topics like DDG’s altercation with a troll, Ayesha Howar…
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How do we 'cancel' Fascism without censorship? Can we protect free speech as well as fact-checking? This week, something different: we dive deep into social justice theory and question how to actually achieve it. Media Storm brings missing expert voices into the conversation. These are normally people with lived experience, but as politics becomes …
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I n this episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re talking disruption—not the kind that tears you down, but the kind that naturally happens when your positivity, growth, and light start shining a little too bright for people still living in their darkness. Your elevation might disrupt someone else's comfort zone. Your healing might remind them of …
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Let’s talk about how the media is fuelling the rise of Reform. This is not a new topic. The News Agents called it a "lefty cop-out" to blame the media for the rise of Reform. But what about the media cop-outs? What about the media's refusal to change, even as the Far-Right returns to the mainstream? The truth, Media Storm argues, is this: our media…
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In this episode, Shanti welcomes back her Dad, Rondavid Gold (he/him), as her first repeat guest. The conversation delves into new stories and layers, including the chaotic promotional advertising event that could have derailed his career (but didn’t), the engagement he walked away from (and the draft notice that followed), his struggles as a new A…
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Episode 4 – Working a 9-5: Is It the Only Way to Survive? In this episode of Beyond Nrml w/ Mya Lamis, we’re getting real about the struggles of working a 9-5 that barely pays the bills. I open up about the harsh reality many of us face—low wages, high cost of living, and feeling stuck in a cycle that doesn’t serve us. I share a personal story abou…
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Warning: this episode contains mentions of baby loss. Three years ago, we brought you the story of a Nigerian fishing community suing Shell in UK courts over oil spills. This year marks 10 years since their battle began, and the year it finally goes to trial. The Niger Delta is one of the ten most important wetland ecosystems in the world, home to …
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LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Media Storm is back for SERIES 6! And we’re here to help you get your head around the headlines (however unhinged they are). But this week, we had a little identity crisis… should we be using the term ‘mainstream media’ when it’s become such a conspiracy buzzword? And if not, how do we point out all the ma…
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In this episode, Shanti interviews Liz Cruz (they/them/she/her), a genderqueer, femme, healer, witch, white anti-racist and critic of capitalism. Liz talks about factors that played into her career, including her relentless work ethic - rooted in growing up in an entrepreneurial family - as well as the divide between her vibrant queer community lif…
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Introducing CalgaryToSpace, a group of students from the University of Calgary with the dream of launching Calgary's first student-built satellite! In this epsiode of the PAM Talks, mathematics PhD student, E, interviews Kaleigh Beer, President of CalgaryToSpace, and Aarti Chandiramani, Orbit Lead. The first CalgaryToSpace CubeSat, FrontierSat, is …
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Date: Tue 20 May 2025 Location: The Podcast Show, ⁠Business Design Centre⁠, 52 Upper Street London N1 0QH Doors Open: 18:30 | Show Begins: 19:00 (1hr) GET YOUR TICKETS | ACCESSIBLE TICKETS | AMEX TICKETS The descent to dictatorship, the ‘invasion’ of borders, the war on free speech… what’s a global crisis, and what’s just another media storm? Join …
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In this conversation, Shanti interviews Leila Sawan (she/her), a trans Arab refugee and activist. Despite being highly qualified, Leila was repeatedly passed over for roles early in her career due to her intersectionality - leading her to take exploitative jobs simply to survive. She reveals the struggles trans individuals face in some countries to…
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