A BioSci and Psychology graduate. She's all about vanilla lattes. An avid Disney fan, and can sing along to most of the musicals (even though she can't sing).
When I first watched No Strings Attached, the one thing that always stuck with me was the idea of a Period Mix. Ever since then, every year I make myself a list to listen to every month as my periods go by. Some days I’m happy, some days I’m angry and others I’m in pain. Here are some of the songs you can listen to with me, as we go through the hormonal and emotional rollercoaster one more time.
Do you look like a visible minority? Have you ever had to answer petty questions about your culture? your appearance? Well, Mona Haydar managed to answer all these petty questions with this one badass song with an equally badass video, which has now hit over a million views! Kat and Laila uncover everything from misplaced misogyny to what sparked Mona to step into the music industry and create this dope song.
It’s May 1st, which most people know as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day. So we get our fingers right into what needs to be discussed: is protesting a privilege? Are we going to remember the workers who fought and died protesting for 8-hour work days, the end of child labor, and worker rights? And what about the undocumented people within the US – are we going to recognize them?
This week, we’re missing Kat and Laila but Esther pulled through as we spoke to Alejandra Primavera Cruz-Blanco. Alejandra works with Cosecha, which is a nonviolent movement working to win permanent protection, dignity and respect for the 11 million undocumented people in this country. You can learn how to support them by joining their movement here and following them @CosechaMovement.
Disclaimer: If you think we’re here to talk about how awful sex workers are, this episode isn’t for you. If you’re under 18 and your parents are listening, this isn’t for you either. We’ll leave this description vague, because the episode more than speaks for itself – and you have to listen to it to get it.
Everyone’s been wondering about the same thing, what made United Airlines feel like it could abuse its flying customers? This has been viral for a while as airports and flying have become a hot topic recently. Does all this overlap at all with the #MuslimBan? We uncover all these questions in this week’s instalment of The Expose. We missed Esther this week but we had Silla, our Director of Social Media on to shed some light on Laila’s personal life and ask our interesting question at the end!
From the work family balance to the effective leadership styles, what do the ladies think about women in leadership?And how to we make leadership theory practical? And how do minions fit in? Are we making this all up and it’s just in our head? You might want to listen in because we definitely have an opinion about this.
Ever meet a man on Tinder who claimed to be a feminist yet he believed it was the girl’s fault for the rape? Yeah, same. Where do you draw a line? How do you meet men or women who are truly feminists? Why are all men suddenly claiming to be feminists? We uncover the answers to these questions and more in this week’s episode. Kat and Esther discuss their favourite jokes about ghosts and boobies before they talk about having their own reality TV shows.
This week, we welcome our pop and trends editor, Chelsea Ennen to the podcast! We’re wondering whether celebrity activists effective at all? From Shia LeBeouf to Katy Perry, how successful are they in using their platform for social betterment? And what are the dangers of letting an individual represent a community? And where did Kat go anyway?
Stay tuned to the end for Esther’s strange question about celebrity parents.
In a world where police brutality is the norm, it’s essential to have some life hacks to survive and thrive. Kat and Esther discuss everything from protests and hands on activism to Law and Order: SVU. This week Laila’s off but don’t worry she’ll be back in full force for next week’s episode!
This year’s Grammy’s was filled with hilarious red carpet entrances, phenomenal performances, and some wonderful hosting moments. James Corden was the host of the evening who tried a little too hard. Queen Bey and her family stole the night with cute moments and a visually orgasmic performance. Adele blessed us all by performing twice. Last but not the least, Bruno Mars was a LEGEND.
BUT, here are some of the tweets covering the 59th #GRAMMYs showing you exactly what you missed in the social media coverage.
1. Let’s get this out of the way, what was she thinking?! RIP Joy Villa and her career..
2016 was a new year that presented many new opportunities for me. Last January, I was working part-time at a retail store, struggling with my grades, and wondering when my life would begin.
Over the course of the year, everything was turned upside the head.
I’ve always lived a very sheltered life. My parents and my brother have helped me through almost everything, but in turn, also protected me from everything. I got used to being told what to do with my life, and I started doing what everyone else said. I even took up a major in university just because I was told to.
I was never given a chance to live by myself, or to step out of the bubble I grew up in. Now, all I can think is what if? What if I’d changed my major like I wanted to? What if I hadn’t listened to what others said? I realized that somehow in the midst of fulfilling everyone’s wishes, I lost sight of my own goals. I forgot that I had to live this life for myself.
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Summer rolled around, along with my not-so-quarter-life crisis. I turned to my talented and amazing entrepreneur friend, Aurooba of Wanderoak, and told her of my troubles. And like any good friend, she steered me into the light…okay that’s very dramatic. What I mean is that, she asked me to try out The Tempest fellowship.
I gave it some thought. I remember always setting up websites and blogs for myself in my past years. Anyone remember piczo? No? Okay. I just loved the idea of blogging. But being the impatient person that I am, I knew I wasn’t cut out for doing something grand by myself. So I filled out the application for The Tempest.
I honestly had no idea what to expect. I’d never written commercially, hell, I’d never even written for myself. And yet, I applied for the Editorial Fellowship. The fellowship that requires you to write quite a bit, challenging you with new topics and sections to push you out of your comfort zone. When I interviewed with the CEO, I’m pretty sure I told her that I’m bad with deadlines, that I’m lazy, and I procrastinate a lot. Regardless, she saw potential in me.
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Now, four months and over a dozen of articles later I can truly say that this was by far one of the best decisions I’ve made for myself.
The Tempest not only helped me develop as a writer but also helped me grow as a person. I didn’t truly realize the power of writing a piece that could be loved/hated internationally. Friends and families from overseas would message me about how they came across my piece.
The team of editors and fellows worked together day and night to bring out amazing content. This team has helped me become who I am, they supported me when my pieces did well and helped me out when I was running out of ideas.
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As this year and fellowship comes to an end, I can confidently say that I’ve become a much better writer. I’ve learned how to fine-tune my writing to dive deeper into my interests. It was a hard but fruitful fellowship.
I can’t believe I got to be a part of this incredible movement, and how this incredible team of fierce women have taken the media by a storm.
I know a lot of people keep saying 2016 was awful, but The Tempest made my year incredible. I started out as a regular student and ended up feeling like a badass woman with a powerful voice.
The Tempest is all about going deep, and in Beauty & Fashion, we take our own spin on these industries.
From the latest trends to empowering women, these are my favorite pieces of the year. Although I’m not the editor for these verticals, I just couldn’t help myself from jumping in and picking a few faves. Throughout the year, this vertical has picked up incredible steam, refusing to stick to conventional topics and instead bringing in conversations from people like you.
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As we jump headfirst into 2017, the question is whether we’ll continue breaking down stereotypes, developing tutorials that actually make a difference, and just have fun with fashion – and I have a suspicion that we won’t be stopping anytime soon.
Being a woman is hard, but being a woman in a world that constantly wishes to contour out the bad is even harder. This article by Samra Anees discusses contouring and how it’s affecting the way women see themselves, showcasing that there is no need to contour every aspect of your body to fit into the mold built by the society.
In this day and age, you don’t need bullies to feel bullied – social media is often enough to make you feel incompetent and ugly. This article by Jinan Deena summarizes that body shaming affects everyone and teaches you how to learn to love yourself for who you are.
It’s easy to get caught up in the newest trends, but this piece reminds us that it’s not what you wear, it’s how you wear it. Wearing clothes with a sense of pride can change your entire persona. And that is exactly the kind of advice I needed a few years ago when I was stumbling around trying to find the right match of clothes. Because of the incredible advice and the uplifting message, this article by Hera Ashraf is one of my favorites.
You are more than what you wear – this is something I live by. Yes, I can apply makeup, but I am more than the girl who knows how to apply fake lashes. This article by Fatima Ali resonates with all the girls who’ve gone through the struggle of being known for their looks rather than their work.
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