Melanin & Me

By Melanin & Me

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 womx... more

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How many episodes does Melanin & Me have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Melanin & Me episodes:

March 04, 2021Queen's corner with Rae: Growing up as a minority in the UK - Asking for permission to go out, takeaways and sibling bravery
In this episode Rae chats to Vodka & Water's Ashlee and J about life growing up in black and brown households.
To tune in to 'Part 1' of this guest series head to the Vodka & Water podcast!
More about Vodka and Water Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/vodkaandwaterpod/
https://twitter.com/VAWPodcast
[email protected]

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
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1h 7min
February 18, 2021Entrepreneurship with Flossy: Featuring in Vogue, getting support from Maya Jama, and touching Anthony Joshua’s face!
This episode is fun and insightful, a must listen for any of you Queens wishing to set up your own business.
More about Flossy
https://www.instagram.com/flossyfifi
https://www.instagram.com/flossyeyewear
https://flossyeyewear.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
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42min
February 04, 2021Queen's corner with Ash: Black Females in Tech Featuring Shaquilla Johnson
In this ‘Queens corner’ segment, Ash discusses life as a ‘techie’ with her pageant sister Shaquilla. The episode explores the challenges faced when entering the tech industry, debunking myths about coding and Shaquilla shares support platforms that have helped her with her own career development.
Black Girls Code: https://www.blackgirlscode.com

Follow Shaquilla on Instagram: @shaquillaevelyn
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45min
January 21, 2021Exploring culture through pageantry: Walking in heels, self improvement and diversity in the pageant world.
In this episode, Rae chats with Ash about her experience as a Miss Caribbean UK 2020 contestant, and learns more about how this aided her personal development and what she will be taking from pageantry into her future life.
Miss Caribbean UK - https://instagram.com/misscaribbeanuk?igshid=1hd3g1t780fi2

https://www.misscaribbeanuk.com

KenVee Clothing - https://instagram.com/kenvee_clothing?igshid=1dqm08y527rju
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45min
January 07, 2021 Queen's corner with Rae: life as a Physiotherapist featuring Grace
In this ‘Queens corner’ segment, Rae explores with her good sister friend Grace, what it is like being a physiotherapist, how its like working for the NHS and they discuss what being a Melanated Queen means to both of them.
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26min
December 24, 2020 Let's talk friendships: Long distance relationships, sleepovers, change, growth and 'ride or die' friends
In this episode, Ash and Rae discuss friendships from primary school to adulthood, and reflect on the complexities, evolution and varying roles of the gift that is friendship.
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43min
December 10, 2020 Queen's corner with Ash: Tackling procrastination
In this ‘Queens corner’ segment Ash explores why we procrastinate, helps you discover what type of procrastinator you are & provides tips on how to be more productive in your personal and professional life.
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23min
November 26, 2020 Managing your relationship with social media: WhatsApp group anxiety, algorithms and Nokia 3310
In this episode we reflect on our social media usage, the positives and potential downfalls of social media. We also discover what were Ash's and Rae's first phones.
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37min
November 12, 2020 Queen's Corner with Rae: Life as a Black female PE Teacher
In this 'Queen's corner' segment Rae chats to her colleague turned friend Shanice about life as a PE teacher including, how to take up spaces as a black Educator, what inspired Shanice to become a PE teacher and her experiences to date.
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51min
October 31, 2020 Coping with the Rona: Panic buying, Zoom fatigue and self-care
In this episode we reflect on how the Corona virus has impacted on our daily lives, the struggle we have faced since the initial lockdown and we offer tips on how to positively move forward with life in this new world.
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36min

FAQs about Melanin & Me:

How many episodes does Melanin & Me have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.