Bittersweet Podcast

This week's episode is all about imposter syndrome. We talk a little about what it is, what it stems from as well as some of our personal experiences managing it. We also discuss how the imposter syndrome may be more exacerbated in people of colour. 

Q.O.T.W: Do you think anyone can be considered attractive as long as they know how to dress and act the part?

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Welcome to SHIFTING CULTURE  a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of ACCOMPLISHED & INSPIRATIONAL women of colour.

This month we're speaking with self-care and wellness advocate, Rachael Akhidenor. On top of her many other accomplishments, Rachael is also the founder of Self Care Originals, a wearable activism clothing brand centred around holistic health.

You can find Rachael on Instagram, @rachakhidenor & her platform, @self___care

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Happy Monday y’all!! Today episode is all about CHEATING! Is it a relationship dealbreaker? Have you ever cheated? Have you ever been cheated on? Are you the side piece? All this & more!

Q.O.T.W: When did you realise the bar was too low when dating?

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This week, we decided to kick off the new year with some much-needed reflection. 2020 was tough for a lot of us, but there were also moments of growth and self-discovery. Tune in as we chat about some of the things we learnt over the past year & how we’re feeling about 2021. We hope you all stay safe, take care and look after each other.

Q.O.T.W: What are we leaving in 2020?

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Welcome to SHIFTING CULTURE  a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of accomplished & inspirational women of colour. This month we are speaking with a multifaceted businesswoman and creator Zulfiye Tufa, founder of Mod Markit. Zulifye spoke to us about her personal journey with fashion & strengthening her identity as a Muslim woman, the intention behind building her platform & her community and the duality between modesty and empowerment. So many gems dropped in this conversation 

You can find Zulfiye on Instagram @zulfiyeah & her platform @modmarkit

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In this weeks episode, we are talking identity politics, specifically, what it mean’s to be African Australian. There seems to be a very restricted way to be ‘black’ in Australia, but what about people who don’t fit into this limited narrative?

Q.O.T.W, what self-care practice have you done this week?

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For this weeks episode, we spoke about pink flags, pet peeves and deal breakers in relationships. What is a pink flag? And when does a pet peeve turn into a deal-breaker? This is a funny one you guys, so make sure you tune in!

For this weeks Q.O.T.W, we played a quick game of @werenotreallystrangers.

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In this weeks episode, we speak about the hustle to find a career. Is it really all about who you know or does your experience still matter? We touch on post-grad blues (yes it's a real thing), the STRUGGLE of the application process, the importance of networking and some tips that will make your search for a career easier!

Q.O.T.W: Do we romanticise the idea of being an entrepreneur and condemn people who want the 9-5 lifestyle?

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As always keeping it real, relevant and relatable!

Welcome to SHIFTING CULTURE a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of ACCOMPLISHED & INSPIRATIONAL women of colour.

This month we are speaking with fashion designer and businesswomen Laurinda, who, with her sister Fatuma co-founded, the Melbourne based fashion brand, Collective Closets.
Laurinda talks to us about the challenges the duo faced breaking into the fashion industry, how their dual cultures have influenced their creative work & the importance of representation in the fashion industry.

You can find Laurinda and Fatuma's designs on Instagram at @collectiveclosets

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In this weeks episode, we talk about the need for empathy in society. Are we lacking an ability to understand other perspectives, opinions and experiences? Are we too quick to condemn people and their points of view if we simply do not agree or understand? And is this lack of empathy contributing to the intense polarization we see in politics, race and identity relations today?

For this weeks Q.O.T.W we played a quick game of “we’re not really strangers”, check our Instagram story to join the conversation.

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