Chats with Cat

Cat chats with multimedia artist and community facilitator, Seher Sikandar. The heart of Seher’s work is rooted in healing and social change and their inextricable link to art, media, and culture. Throughout our conversation Seher shares how she worked her way into becoming one of the go-to concert photographers out in the bay area of California, what prompted her to move across the country and lay down roots in NYC, acknowledging and overcoming her depression and much much more.

Guest Info

Website: seher.co

Instagram: @rehes

Inspo of the Week

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style"-Maya Angelou

Highlights

4:00-This is Seher

9:40-Following life's calling

19:30-Fighting resistance along the way

30:00-Gently confronting depression

44:45-"Testimonies From the Table"

53:00-Message to the world

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Cat chats with the founder of Rude Girl Beauty, Manasa Reddy. Manasa is dedicated to representing the needs of black and brown women in the realm of skin care and make-up! As many of you know, women of color have to consider different needs when looking into skin routines or trying to find make-up that actually matches. After one particular experience at a popular make-up store, Manasa decided enough was enough and she set out to create a platform that didn't ignore black and brown skin, but instead celebrated it and kept it at the center of all things considered. Throughout this episode we discussed the impact of colorism in India, skin care stories, and much more!

Guest Info

Instagram: @rudegirlbeauty

Website: www.rudegirlbeauty.com

Inspo of the Week

“Invest in your skin, it’s going to represent you for a very long time”-Linden Tyler

Highlights

3:00-Mission behind the platform

8:40-Make-up as a source of empowerment

14:00-What NOT to do

22:30-Message to the world

24:30-Impacts of colorism in India

28:00-Representation in the media

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Cat chats with Geneva Peschka! She's the Community Manager for The Wing DUMBO and an amazing documentary filmmaker, producer, and content creator. She’s passionate about the power of human connection, sharing authentic stories, and creating platforms to empower others. Throughout our chat we discuss how she transitioned into documentary production after deciding to make a huge career pivot, the inspiration behind her deep desire to storytell, and the power of human connection.

Guest Info

Instagram: @gneva

Website: http://www.genevapeschka.com/

UNSPOKEN trailer: https://vimeo.com/194066655

Inspo of the Week

"The stories we tell literally make the world. If you want to change the world, you need to change your story. This truth applies both to individuals and institutions." -Michael Margolis

Highlights

7:00-This is Geneva

9:30-Choosing which story to tell

14:30-Embarking on the journey of "doing it"

20:00-Uprooting and moving to NYC

23:30-UNSPOKEN

32:30-It all started with an idea

34:Top lessons learned from co-producing UNSPOKEN

38:00-Message out to the world

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After many years of being a follower on Instagram and gassing her up in every picture, Cat is joined by the one and only Nadia Aboulhosn! Nadia is a fashion blogger, Wilhemina model, and fashion designer. She’s best known for designing clothing lines for boohoo, Addition Elle, and Lord & Taylor. She’s also been featured in Vogue Italia, Complex mag, Teen Vogue, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Seventeen, and many other publications. We discussed her journey into becoming a model, fashion designer, and role model for so many women. Without a doubt, you'll immediately connect with Nadia's honest and down to earth personality.

Guest Info

Instagram: @nadiaaboulhosn

Website: www.nadiaaboulhosn.com

Inspo of the Week

“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” - Farrah Gray

Highlights

3:40-This is Nadia

6:00-Winning American Apparel's Model search

11:00-The white lie that led to the first Seventeen magazine shoot

13:00-Finesse your way to the top

15:00-Top 3 tips for any bloggers starting out

20:00-Don't compare

43:00-Block and delete the haters

55:00-Nadia's message to the world

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In this episode, Cat is joined by sexuality doula Ev’Yan Whitney. They discuss the inspiration behind her teachings and dive into her journey of becoming a sexually liberated woman. Mixed in with some laughs as she reflects on the past, Ev’yan shares some great books and resources for women ready to uncover their sexual selves.

Inspo of the Week

“If sexuality is one dimension of our ability to live passionately, then in cutting off our sexual feelings we diminish our overall power to feel, know, and value deeply." -Judith Plaskow

Guest Info

Instagram: evyan.whitney

Website: http://sexloveliberation.com

Highlights

2:00-Who is Ev'Yan

4:30-How the journey began

8:30-Career pivot

15:30-Staying focused

20:30-Overcoming judgement

25:30-Uncovering our sexual selves

36:00-Healing ancestral trauma

40:00 Message to the world

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In this chat, Cat has a lovely conversation with fashion blogger Peggy Jean, otherwise known as "ontheqtrain". Peggy uses her platforms to advocate for change and more body/racial diversity within the plus size industry. Throughout their chat, they discuss the community that has stemmed from the fashion blog that was started 8 years ago and the many challenges Peggy has faced as she's transitioned this hobby into a career.

Inspo of the Week

“Greatness is sifted through the grind, therefore don't despise the hard work now for surely it will be worth it in the end.” ― Sanjo Jendayi

Guest Info

Instagram: @ontheqtrain

Website: www.ontheqtrain.com

Highlights

Inspiration behind the Q train-2:30

Who is Peggy?-4:20

Start of the Blog-7:00

Hobby to career-10:00

Choosing authenticity-16:00

Effects of Instagram-28:30

Staying positive-35:00

Message to the world-38:00

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Cat sat down to chat with D’ana Nuñez! D'ana is a Brooklyn based graphic designer, animator, content creator, and most importantly a beautiful energy to be around! She’s made her way from Puerto Rico to Miami and now New York always allowing her creative instincts and talents guide her next moves. She’s designed for companies like Corona, K-swiss, Puma, Champs, Jetblue and loads more. Throughout this interview, they discuss the inspiration behind her vibrant bubbly designs and what keeps her going through the transitions and changes that inevitably present themselves.

Guest info

Instagram:@itscovl

Website: www.covl.co

Highlights

6:00-This is D'ana

10:45-Seeing the beauty in everything

11:30-The need to storytell

13:00-Taking care of the mind

15:00-How it all started

23:00-Real life vs social media

28:30-Adjusting to life in NYC

40:30 Ax the pink tax campaign

55:00-D'ana's message to the world

Inspo of the Week



“Color is simply energy, energy made visible. Colors stimulate or inhibit the functioning of different parts of our body. Treatment with the appropriate color can restore balance and normal functioning.” - Laurie Buchanan, PhD

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Cat sat down to chat with Swedish based journalist, activist, podcaster, play writer, author, and all around hustler, Fanna Ndow Norrby. Fanna's work centers mostly around the experiences of black women in Sweden and uncovering many of the ugly truths within her country. Although much of what she tackles is emotionally taxing, Fanna is committed to bringing about change in whatever way she can which inspires the hell out of Cat and is sure to do the same for you!

Guest Info

Instagram: @fannabafana

Inspo of the Week

“I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do.” -James Baldwin

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Cat reflects on the importance of sisterhood. For hundreds of years indigenous societies proved to prioritize intimate relationships with women, but in the modern day it's escaped the realities of too many thus creating voids everywhere. This episode is a call to action for all women seeking to connect with the healing effects of the divine feminine through sisterly bonds.

Inspo of the Week

“There's one thing stronger than magic: sisterhood."-Robin Benway

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Over the weekend Cat was exposed to the painstaking reality that many of the people she loves are silently buried in traumas. It has become clear that although there is more awareness around the topic of mental health, seeking help is still not something many people do openly. Throughout this episode, Cat shares her perspective on healing and not taking on life alone.

Inspo of the Week

“Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

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