#149 - Candice Chirwa

Episode 149 of the The Almost Perfect Podcast podcast, hosted by Bob Perfect, titled "#149 - Candice Chirwa" was published on October 20, 2023 and runs 74 minutes.

October 20, 2023 ·74m · The Almost Perfect Podcast

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Summary

Candice Chirwa is the Minister of Menstruation. While not an official government position, Candice is more productive in enacting change than most politicians. Through her NGO, QRATE, Candice educates the youth on menstrual health, and campaigns against period poverty. In this episode, we hear how Candice utilised her academic background to become an activist, and how she's used the power of social media to actually do some good. We discuss the multi-layered issue of period poverty. We also hear how Candice grew into her role as an activist and educator, and discuss the challenges she faces while trying to enact real change. Oh, and we discuss period sex. Enjoy.https://www.instagram.com/candice_chirwa/https://www.candicechirwa.co.zaBob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠Support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Candice Chirwa is the Minister of Menstruation. While not an official government position, Candice is more productive in enacting change than most politicians. Through her NGO, QRATE, Candice educates the youth on menstrual health, and campaigns against period poverty.

In this episode, we hear how Candice utilised her academic background to become an activist, and how she's used the power of social media to actually do some good. We discuss the multi-layered issue of period poverty. We also hear how Candice grew into her role as an activist and educator, and discuss the challenges she faces while trying to enact real change. Oh, and we discuss period sex. Enjoy.

https://www.instagram.com/candice_chirwa/

https://www.candicechirwa.co.za

Bob's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectbob/⁠

Almost Perfect Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/almostperfectmedia/⁠

Support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/almostperfect

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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