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Bold, Brown and British
by Bold, Brown & British
Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
Episodes
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Breaking Free: Dur e Aziz Amna on A Splintering
Send a text What happens when a brown woman dares to want more—more power, more freedom, more than the life she was told to be grateful for? In this gripping episode of Bold Brown British, Quarina sits down with award-winning author Dur e Aziz Amna to dissect her electrifying new novel A...
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The UK's New Immigration Rules & Why We're Talking
Send a text You know I had a totally different episode planned—but then the UK government dropped a new Immigration White Paper, and well... when life gives you lemons, we make chutney 🍋🔥 We dive deep into the latest immigration policy changes, including the doubling of the residency…
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Mum's Not Your Wife, Bro: Emotional Incest in South Asian Homes
Send a text Why does aunty treat her son like he's her therapist, husband, and Hinge match all rolled into one? 😬 In this solo episode, Quarina dives headfirst into the spicy and taboo topic of emotional incest—specifically the over-attachment we see in some South Asian mother-son dynamics. From...
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The "Good Girl/Good Boy" Mentality Unpacked
Send a text Why do so many of us brown Brits carry the weight of perfection on our shoulders? In this solo episode, Quarina dives into the "good girl/good boy" mindset, unpacks the pressures of the "good immigrant" mentality, and explores how these expectations shape our lives. With wit, humour,...
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What Bees and Beekeeping Can Teach Us About Society
Send a text In this buzzing episode of Bold Brown British, Quarina takes an unexpected dive into the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping, uncovering surprising parallels between hive life and modern society. From the power of collective community and leadership lessons from the queen bee to...
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Decolonize Your Identity: From Curry Shame to Cultural Fame
Send a text Who are you when you’re not trying to fit into a colonial mold? In this spicy solo episode of Bold Brown British, Quarina dives into the messy but empowering journey of decolonizing our identities as brown people in modern British society. From owning your unapologetically desi habits...
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The Invisible Workload: Unpaid Labour
Send a text In this episode of the Bold Brown British podcast, I, Quarina, delve into the often overlooked yet crucial topic of unpaid labour and its impact on the lives of brown individuals in contemporary British society. This episode explores the multifaceted nature of unpaid work, from…
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Breaking the Silence: Navigating Immigration, Identity, and Inequality with Varuni Sinha
Send a text Our guest is Varuni Sinha, a New York-based writer and multimedia producer, who has spent years sharing the untold stories of immigrants through her work. Her memoir, Golden Handcuffs, is a powerful account of the silent struggles that South Asian women, like herself, face as…
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Breakups
Send a text What is it about breakups that suck so much? How do we navigate it? Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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The Struggles of Finding Your Perfect Soulmate
Send a text In this episode of Bold Brown British, I dive into the whirlwind of modern dating and the frustration of feeling like you can't connect. Whether it's online dating, meeting through friends, or even at your local Tesco’s (where the romance section is just the discounted ready meals...
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Celebrating the Spice in Human Cognition
Send a text In this episode of the Bold Brown British Podcast, host Quarina delves into the vibrant world of neurodiversity, exploring the unique tapestry of human cognition. By focusing on conditions like ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and dyslexia, we shed light on how these neurospicy...
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Beyond the Spark: Building Lasting Love in Modern Relationships
Send a text Can the intoxicating rush of the initial spark in relationships blind us from recognizing a deeper, more meaningful connection? In this captivating episode of Bowl Brown British, we promise to unravel the myths surrounding the elusive "spark" and reveal its true significance in the...
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Beyond the Stereotypes: Authentic South Asian Representation in Media
Send a text Brown British, Quarina discusses the evolving landscape of South Asian representation in British media. 🌟📺 From inspiring dramas to side-splitting comedies , discover how these narratives are changing perceptions and empowering our community. Join the conversation and let’s…
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Code Switching
Send a text Join Quarina in this insightful and entertaining episode of the Bold Brown British podcast as she dives into the world of code-switching. Discover what code-switching is, why we do it, and how it manifests in our daily lives as brown Brits. From language and accent changes to...
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Redefining Success and Happiness
Send a text Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: success and happiness. In this episode, I talk about redefining success and happiness. I share my personal journey of realizing that ticking off traditional milestones like grades, promotions, and accolades doesn't...
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From Tears to Smiles: Dealing with Grief the Brown Way
Send a text In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the inevitable yet challenging topic of death and dealing with grief. As brown people in modern British society, our experiences with loss are unique, shaped by rich cultural traditions and personal stories. Join me as I share my personal…
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Harmonies Beyond Borders: A Conversation with Khiyo
Send a text Joining us in the studio is the incredible band Khiyo, whose music transcends boundaries, blending diverse influences to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Their music not only entertains but also serves as a powerful representation of cultural amalgamation and identity.…
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Diversity Ditching
Send a text Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Bold Brown British, where we're tackling the pervasive issue of diversity ditching head-on. Join us we delve into the complexities surrounding empty promises of diversity and inclusion. From corporate boardrooms to community spaces, we'll...
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S5 Ep 8 | Uncover The Darkness Inside with Tam Hussein: A Gripping Tale of Shadows and Reality
Send a text Dive into the riveting world of "The Darkness Inside" on this episode of Bold Brown British. 📖✨ Tam Hussein, shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Journalism 2022, takes us on a journey through the gripping narrative of his debut novel. 🔪 Anis, a victim of London's knife epidemic,...
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Petty History: Unveiling Egypt's Historic Sass
Send a text Hey fabulous history buffs! Ready for a royal rendezvous down the dramatic corridors of ancient Egypt? In our latest episode on the Bold Brown British podcast, we're spilling the tea on the pettiest moments in Egypt's history. From Tutankhamun hitting the ultimate "undo" button on his...
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S5 Ep 7 | From Burnout to Bliss: Mastering Inner Safety with Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan
Send a text Discover the secrets to better sleep, well-being, and cultural harmony as we dive into the world of "Tired But Wired" with renowned sleep expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan. Uncover the power of "Finding Inner Safety" and learn how to live well, love well, and sleep well, all while exploring...
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Can you Jinx your own happiness?
Send a text Have you ever wondered if you can jinx your own success? Well, look no further because in our latest episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of jinxing happiness and the psychology behind it. From the evil eye to superstitions and even the notorious tall poppy syndrome…
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome! 💪
Send a text Are you tired of battling imposter syndrome as a person of colour in the UK? Well, look no further because we've got the perfect episode for you! Join me as we dive deep into the world of imposter syndrome and explore how it uniquely impacts people of colour in the UK. With a touch of...
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Digital Marketing Ethics: Building Trust and Delivering Exceptional Customer Experience
Send a text In this episode, we dive deep into the ethical considerations of digital marketing, focusing on user data privacy and consumer trust. Join me for a discussion on how businesses can align their digital marketing practices with ethical principles while delivering outstanding customer...
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Overcoming Challenges in Workplace Communication
Send a text Effective communication is truly the cornerstone of a harmonious work environment, and it plays a vital role in the success of any organisation. It is through effective communication that we can build trust, foster collaboration, and achieve our goals together. In today's episode , we...
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S5 Ep 2 | Toxic Families
Send a text Families can be tough to navigate - especially environments and situations that are inherently toxic in nature. In conversation with @priyasengupta_ who talks about her toxic family situation, and how she navigated it. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram...
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S5 Ep 1 | Inner Child Healing ft Olly Sheehan
Send a text Who is the inner child? What is the difference between growth and healing? What are attachment styles? We kickstart the new year with a chat with Relationship Coach Olly Sheehan for what is an amazing episode. We discuss: Reparenting, society's expectations, being trauma informed and...
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S4 Ep 16 | STI: Herpes
Send a text Today we tackle the topic of STIs - and more specifically Herpes. I have HVA ( Herpes Virus Association) with me to discuss. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S4 Ep 15 | Modern Witch hunting Practices ft Raena Shirali
Send a text This Halloween episode we are joined by Docupoet (and wonderfully South Asian female in general) Raena Shirali, discussing her new book 'Summomings'. Indebted to the docupoetics tradition, 'Summonings' investigates the ongoing practice of witch (“daayan”) hunting in India. These...
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S3 Ep 14 | Burnout
Send a text Burnout is a special type of work-related stress — "a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity." In this episode we talk about burnout, how to recognise the signs, avoid it, manage it and tackle it…
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S4 Ep 13 | Active Muslims
Send a text We talk to owner of Meetup Group, Active Muslims, a group for people who want to get active, love to be active, love the outdoors & love nature. Whether through hiking, biking, walking, kayaking. In this episode we talk importance of being active, walking and hiking as a way of…
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S4 Ep 12 | Abortions: Pro Life vs Pro Choice
Send a text Roe v. Wade, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, ruled (7–2) that unduly restrictive state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional. Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022. The Supreme Court disagreed with Roe’s assertion of an absolute...
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S4 Ep 11 | FML Stories: Toothbrushes, Beevers & Fire Marshalls
Send a text We sit down with the internet's FML stories, to give our views and reactions. Grab a coffee, a chai and come join us for some giggles and belly laughs (as well as cringes). Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S4 Ep 10 | Being Too British to be Brown
Send a text In conversation with the wonderful Sharan Raju discussing all things identity, culture and how being brought up in two cultures can affect your upbringing. What happens if you inherently feel 'Too British to be Asian'? Join us as we discuss. Follow Sharan's podcast more:...
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S3 Ep 9 | Social Justice Warriors
Send a text Virtually everyone has heard of the term social justice warrior by now. The term has become quite popular the past few years to the point Oxford Dictionary added it to their dictionary in 2015. We discuss how in the height of wokeness, how being accused of being a social justice...
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S3 Ep 8 | Let's talk about sex
Send a text In this episode we discuss a multitude of topics such as Privilege in sexual empowerment, The term ’solo sex’ , Shame associated with sex, Erotica and the ultimate question: Can you be bad at sex? Tell us what you think by leaving us a comment on our instagram page or find us on…
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S3 Ep 7 | Wedding Rings
Send a text How important is a wedding ring? How much should you spend on a ring? Is Diamond a girls best friend? We discuss in this episode. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 6 | Should all Women want children?
Send a text Through the ages we have been told that women have been yearning to be mothers - but is this really still true? Do all women have an inbuilt biological clock that starts ticking? What happens if you don' t want children of your own? This episode we explore the choice many women make…
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S3 Ep 5 | Being Brown & Blind
Send a text We are joined by Yahya Pandor to talk about being 'Brown & Blind'. Yahya talks about his sight loss journey, myths and misconceptions about people who are blind or partially sighted, technology and how him and his brother are using TikTok to tackle the stigma of visual impairment....
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S4 Ep 4 | Therapy & Breaking the Trauma Cycle
Send a text I sit down with Samina Rai to discuss therapy in south asian culture, breaking the trauma cycle and generational trauma. We discuss therapy in south asian desi cultures, whether seeking therapy is taboo, relationships and attachments, how patterns in our childhood keep us stuck, and…
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S4 Ep 3 | On Being 30
Send a text What does it mean to be Dirty Flirty Thirty in 2022? What are the expectations put on us both by society and by yourselves on turning 30? We discuss this week on the media portrayal of women in their 30s, the pressures we feel in our lives and the thoughts we had when we turned 30....
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S4 Ep 2 | Gendered Marketing
Send a text In this episode we discuss gendered marketing. In industries where products have been historically marketed based on gender, some brands are beginning to shun stereotypes and embrace neutrality. I sit down with Vanessa and Shamem to discuss the phenomon of why women's clothing have no...
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S4 Ep 1 | Big Boys Don't Cry
Send a text Back with a new season!! Traditionally, men were seen as being weak or unmanly in some way if they expressed themselves through crying,” So linking this back, When I see my male friends, colleagues, and family members suppressing their feelings, hiding tears and shutting off their...
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S3 Ep 16 | Do Halal Investments exist?
Send a text As the Muslim population globally continues to grow, so too does the appetite for investing, trading. So naturally, it leads to discussions about ‘halal investments’ or rather Sharia compliant investments and a whole genre of Islamic finances. In this episode we discuss what…
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S3 Ep 15 | Being Third Culture Kids ft What Kind of Asian Podcast
Send a text I join forces with Kyle from 'What Kind of Asian Are you' Podcast to discuss identities, being children of immigrants and Third Culture Kids. Third culture kids or third culture individuals are people who were raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of their…
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S3 Ep 14 | Cryptocurrency
Send a text Cryptocurrencies and their underpinning technology will dramatically transform the world. but what exactly is it and how does it work? What coins should you invest in? Crypto-Queen Gulshan joins us to discuss her cryptocurrency journey, her tips and advice on how to navigate the...
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S3 Ep 13 | Toxic Relationships
Send a text More and more people are realising they are in toxic relationships. How do you recognise you are in a toxic relationship? We sit down to discuss in this week's podcast. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 12 | Being a Feminist in Modern Society
Send a text Being a feminist is often described as a dirty word, or associated with extreme movements. In this podcast we discuss what we think it means to be a feminist in this day and age. Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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S3 Ep 11 | 30 before 30
Send a text This weeks podcast is a bit different. I know you’re usually used to a conversation between me and someone else or even a group of people, chatting about something or another, but you know me, I like to spice things up. So this week, I thought I’d take a break from the usual routine…
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S3 Ep 10 | Is TikTok making music more accessible?
Send a text I sit down with Vanessa, Digital Manager within music industry to discuss the wonders of TikTok and whether it is making music more accessible Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a touch of hood) Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @boldbrownandbritish.
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Conversations about being Third Culture Kids. Join us as we have honest, open conversations about life, love and everything in between. This podcast looks to amplify, reassure and highlight the reality of being a Diaspora Desi. Hosted by Quarina, we keep it a little sassy but always classy (with a...
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