Melanin & Me

Melanin & Me

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Melanin & Me episodes

  • Safe Spaces for Black Women with Dr Leyla and Fatima: Group Therapy for Black Women, Mental Health & Wellbeing & discussing FGM.
    In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to the Co-Founders of 'Safe Spaces for Black Women', Dr Leyla Hussein OBE and Fatima Hajji. We chat about what inspired the pair to initiate the therapeutic platform, dive into their own personal experiences, discussing the importance of Mental Health & wellbeing. In this episode we open up a conversation raising awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); discussing the facts & sharing information on how to support our fellow Queens.
    To find our more about Safe Space for Black Women: https://www.instagram.com/safespaces4blackwomen/
    https://www.safespacesforblackwomen.com/
    To find out more about Dr. Leyla Hussein: https://www.instagram.com/leylahusseinuk/
    To find out more about Fatima: https://www.instagram.com/miss.hajji/
    For more information about this and other episodes...
    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/
    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/
    Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandme?
    More about Ash
    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/
    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en
    More about Rae
    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/
    https://twitter.com/missomarpe
    52 min
  • Queens corner with Rae: Life as a Black Student Athlete featuring Mariam Olawoyin

    In this episode Rae speaks with Mariam about life as a Black Student Athlete. Mariam tells us how she entered the Basketball world, what inspires her to work hard both on and off the court, and offers tips for aspiring athletes. 

    To find out more about Mariam, find her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamolawoyin._/ or check out her Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sutydCwNguE

    To find out more about Nottingham Wildcats: https://www.instagram.com/nottmwildcats/

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandme?

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    23 min
  • Nutrition with Claudine Thornhill: Plant based diets, cultural carbs & Snoop Dogg adverts.

    In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to Claudine about her journey as a nutritional therapist, discussing common nutritional issues that women face and share tips on how to improve your diet and live a healthy lifestyle.

    To find out more about Claudine visit her website: https://www.claudinethornhill.com/  or find her on instagram: @claudinejthornhill

    For more information about this and other episodes...

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    More about Ash

    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    48 min
  • Queens corner with Ash: Living Mixed Raced featuring Grace

    In this episode Ash speaks with Grace about life as a biracial women. Grace tells us what inspired her to set up her social media platform supporting people from a mixed heritage background, and the two share their challenges and experiences growing up and living mixed race.  

    To find out more about Living Mixed Race visit their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/livingmixedrace/  

    For more information about this and other episodes... 

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/ 

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/ 

    More about Ash

    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en

    40 min
  • Queens corner with Ash: Living Mixed Raced featuring Grace
    In this episode Ash speaks with Grace about life as a biracial women. Grace tells us what inspired her to set up her social media platform supporting people from a mixed heritage background, and the two share their challenges and experiences growing up and living mixed race. 
    To find out more about Living Mixed Race visit their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/livingmixedrace/ 
    For more information about this and other episodes...
    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/
    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/
    More about Ash
    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/
    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en
    40 min
  • Travelling with Sherilyn: Life as a Disney princess, travel memes & tips for your post lockdown adventures.

    In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to Founder of Travel Addicts, Sherilyn Carter, about all things travel. If you are an adventurer who loves to visit new places, or if you are keen to start planning your post lockdown trips, you will enjoy this fun and informative episode!   

    To find out more about Travel Addicts visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wearethetraveladdicts/ or find them on instagram: @traveladdictsuk

    For more information about this and other episodes...

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    More about Ash

    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    1 hr
  • Queen’s Corner with Rae: Building sisterhood through Charity featuring Chacha

    In this episode Rae talks to Chacha about following your passion. Chacha tells us why thinks sisterhood is important, what inspired her to start the 'Sister's Appeal' charity and her aspiration for the organisation. 

    To find out more about Sister's Appeal visit their website: http://sistersappeal.org.uk/

    Sister's Appeal JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sistersappeal?utm_term=YZjwRQWdD

    For more information about this and other episodes...

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    32 min
  • Black Girl Finance with Selina: Busting finance myths, saving your coin & helping women make smart investments.

    In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to author of Black Girl Finance, financial fairy Godmother, Selina Flavius about all things finance, myth busting and ways to help you on your financial journey.

    To find out more about Black Girl Finance visit their website: https://blackgirlfinance.co.uk or find them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfinanceuk/

    For more information about this and other episodes...

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    More about Ash

    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    50 min
  • Queen's Corner with Ash: Maintaining a positive mindset with Stephanie Rosita

    In this episode Ash talks to her inspirational cousin Stephanie based in the Cayman Islands about how to develop and maintain a positive mindset to lead a happier, healthier lifestyle. Stephanie shares her tips including; reflection journals, sage rituals & setting boundaries for your personal happiness.  

    Find Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanierosita/ 

    For more information about this and other episodes... 

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/ 

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/ 

    More about Ash https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/ 

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en 

    More about Rae https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/ 

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    42 min
  • Coaching and Mentoring with Dr Susan Ozer: The benefits of Coaching, Mentoring & lifelong learning, finding your tribe, & explaining the science behind the COVID-19 vaccination.

    In this episode, Ash and Rae talk to Dr Susan Ozer, Founder CEO of One2One Mentoring Charity about the positive impacts of accessing coaching and mentoring services and how this can aid self development in both your professional and personal life. 

    To find out more about One2One Mentoring visit their website: https://one2onementoring.com/  


    For more information about this and other episodes...

    Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/

    Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/

    More about Ash

    https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/

    https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en

    More about Rae

    https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/

    https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

    52 min

About Melanin & Me

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Melanin and Me explores all things health, wellness and self improvement. Covering topics such as mental health and career progression through the lens of two womxn navigating the complexities of womxnhood and the Black British experience. Rae is an educator and sports enthusiast of African descent, born in Zanzibar and raised in the UK. Ash is a sport development professional and fitness expert of mixed Caribbean and British heritage, born in the Cayman Islands and raised in the UK. Ash & Rae met whilst studying at Loughborough.