Home Girls Unite

Home Girls Unite

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Home Girls Unite episodes

  • Caring for my mother since I was 13 (HGU X YUCAN)

    This week is Carers Week (6th - 12th June). We are joined by Sanyu, the founder of YUCAN. An organisation that works towards creating a space and workshops that addresses the well-being of young carers around the UK. We speak about her experience as a young carer and the lived experience of caring for her mother. 


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here  Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter and Instagram

    We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    37 min
  • HGU x Auntie Dolly

    This week, we are joined by aunty Dolly. We had the opportunity to talk about the generational differences in eldest daughters, "aunties and weight comments", and what accessing mental health means for the older generation of immigrant women.  


    Extra Resources; 

    Book a RANT session here  Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website 

    Email us at [email protected] 

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can! 

    Find us on Twitter and Instagram

    We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    31 min
  • Living with an Auntie as an Eldest Daughter

    This week I was joined by Halima*. We speak about it's like being an eldest daughter away from your parent's house and living with an aunty. The challenges and drama! 


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    41 min
  • Eldest Daughters X Loneliness (2)

    Today, we look at loneliness and what it means for eldest daughters in different generations. Talking about different ways to manage this feeling. 


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    22 min
  • Reproductive Health with the Re-Up Platform

    This week I was joined by Paige, who runs the Re-Up platform. A platform that aims to empower, educate & teach women of minority backgrounds to take ownership of their reproductive health with confidence. 

    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening! 

    47 min
  • "How come no tells Black Women about this"

    This week I am joined by Motunrayo. We talk about her role as the eldest daughter. Making the decision to quit her job and work on her start-up, Anfaani. A tech-enabled social and wellness platform for Black women and non-binary individuals.


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening

    1 hr 5 min
  • Dating Birth Orders (Part 3) - Eldest Daughter & Youngest Son

    This week I was joined by Iqra and we discussed her relationship with her husband who is the youngest son, and how their birth order plays its part in their relationship. 

    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening

    49 min
  • "Sickle Cell & Me" with Yasin

    This week, I am joined by Yasin. She speaks to me about her journey as a sickle cell patient and an advocate and why we should all get tested for the trait, especially when we are settling down and want to have children with someone. There are test centres in the UK that allow you to find out your trait! Get tested! 


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    36 min
  • Dating Birth Orders (Part 2) - Eldest Daughter & Eldest Son

    This week, I am joined by Eden. We discuss her dating life and how being an eldest daughter played a role. We speak about relationships with her partner, who is an eldest son from an immigrant home, living together during lockdown and more! 

    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here 

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website

    Email us at [email protected]

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can!

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    49 min
  • Ramadan 2022

    Ramadan Mubarak! We hope that you have a blessed month! Here I speak about some tips to help us get through Ramadan. 


    Extra Resources;

    Book a RANT session here  

    Sign up to join the sisterhood via our website 

    Email us at [email protected] 

    We're crowdfunding at the moment to ensure that we can help more women! Please donate what you can! 

    Find us on Twitter (@homegirlsunite) and Instagram (@homegirlsunite). We'll be posting weekly so join us on this journey! Happy listening!

    16 min

About Home Girls Unite

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We're Home Girls Unite, a support group for eldest daughters and daughters from immigrant homes, and this is our podcast. Every week, we come together to discuss a topic that is unique to our…