Jules & Phoebe

Happy Black History Month! This week Jules & Phoebe discuss finding your voice and living your values professionally and personally. They also discuss Black History Month, #blacklivesmatter and moving from amplifying black voices to meaningfully investing time, money and resources in supporting black initiatives and businesses.

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This week Jules & Phoebe explore implicit bias in day to day interactions. Jules is obsessed with "Such A Fun Age", the debut novel from American author, Kiley Reid. Phoebe shares her evolving thoughts on motherhood and gushes over her niece. They are also joined by author, Robyn Donaldson (@around.robyn), who shares her experience with estrangement from her mother, and the healing that comes with choosing your family.

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This week Jules & Phoebe discuss pushing through imposter syndrome and the need to be liked. They celebrate Naomi Osaka’s 2020 US Open win, and #blacklivesmatter activism. Along with the news that the FIA may investigate Lewis Hamilton for wearing a T-shirt drawing attention to the murder of Breonna Taylor by police. They also discuss the backlash against Kim Kardashian’s maternity shapewear and growing pressure on women to slay during pregnancy.

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This week Jules & Phoebe are back from their summer break! They re-cap the last few weeks, including the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, and how much he meant to so many.

They also also joined by special guest medical doctor and podcaster Dr. Amile Inusa (@amileya). In a post that recently went viral, Dr. Amile highlighted the racial pay gap in the NHS, disproportionately high maternal death rate for black women in the UK and the fact 95% of doctors who died in the first month of lockdown due to COVID-19 were black and brown. She shares why using her platform to draw attention to inequalities in medicine is important to her and what she’s currently working on!

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This week Jules & Phoebe discuss toxic work culture on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, following accusations of sexual harassment, racism and misconduct at the hands of producers.

They are also joined by criminal barrister Vittoria Trigilio. Vittoria shares her journey to the criminal bar, and observations on what can be done to improve outcomes for young people and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system.

Further reading: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lammy-review-final-report

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This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the good, bad and ugly of Netflix's hit show #IndianMatchmaking, and Jules' obsession with Sima Aunty. They are also joined by Manni Ovola (@manni_o), running coach and founder of cultural health club @ldn_slct. Manni gives an insight into the politics of running and his vision for @ldn_slct as an inclusive crew. He also shares some tips on how to improve your running, whilst making it fun!

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This week Jules & Phoebe discuss Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith’s recent Red Table Talk, and the problematic history of Jada’s relationship with August Alsina. They also touch on why Britney Spears’ fans are petitioning to end her conservatorship #FreeBritney and state sponsored guardianship in the US.

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This week Jules & Phoebe take a dip into contemporary Irish politics and performative allyship at work. They also talk about the arrest of Jeffery Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, and the potential impact of her co-operation on Prince Andrew and the British Royal Family. Along with Jada Pinkett Smith having a four year "affair" with Will Smith's blessing.

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This week Jules & Phoebe discuss the racism allegations against XFactor judges and Glee actress Lea Michele. They talk about the importance of being anti-racist, speaking up when it counts and focusing on your impact as an ally (not just intentions). They also share some self-care tips during this time!

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This week Jules & Phoebe are joined by Asad Dhunna (@asadd, Founder of the Unmistakables (@_unmistakables), a consultancy that is making diversity everyone's business, and former Director of Communications for Pride in London. They discuss brown people centering themselves during the #blacklivesmatter debate, addressing anti-blackness within BAME communities and the need for brown people to stand with the black community.

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