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So turns out that a lot of you can relate to having a few odd DMs thrown your way, so Basjia is back to revisit the discussion with some more DMs that just didn't quite meet the mark. Plus, we chat about the so-called rules of a good DM slide, Grimes and Elon Musk's baby name and the last super moon of 2020. In this episode we also talk about the murders of two young black American men; Ahmaud Arbery and Sean Reed. If this type of discussion is too much for you at the moment, please skip forward a few minutes in the podcast.To find out more information about these young men these are the articles we referenced...Indianapolis Police Officer Shoots Man In Livestreamed Killing: Here's What To KnowThey Lynched Him: Ahmaud Arbery's father on the killing of his sonRun With Maud (sign the petition)And for DM and interesting name info...NZ Judge renames Talula Does The Hula From HawaiiElon Musk and Grimes confirm baby nameRules of the DM slide8 messages to send when you're sliding into someone's dms for maximum resultsYou can find Basjia on Instagram @basjia and me (Ayeesha) @eeshashKeep up to date with all things Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds, our website www.black-birds.net Feel free to drop us a line with any guest or topic suggestions at [email protected] don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends :)

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It's Thursday which means a new episode! Today on the show I'm joined by Sohan Judge. Sohan is the Australian-born daughter of Indian parents raised in Uganda and Malaysia. Sohan doesn't like spicy food. An Indian person who doesn't like spicy food...are you shook?! I'm not, but apparently some people are (don't worry, we get to it in the episode). Sohan works as a Publishing Strategist and Video Producer at BuzzFeedOz and is also the artist behind video art company Lunar Sequence. With music being the main source of inspiration for her video art, her pieces intricately thread the audio and visual senses, and reflect feelings through sound.In today's episode we chat about what it was like growing up as an Indian girl on Sydney's North Shore, how Sohan balances full time work at BuzzFeedOz with Lunar Sequence and why she made the transition from radio to video.You can find Sohan & her work on Instagram at @lunarsequence or check out her website (it's soooo nice) www.lunarsequence.comAlso! If you need a laugh I suggest you watch some of Sohan's BuzzFeedOz videos. Here are some of my favourites...White People Try Ethnic Home RemediesAustralia vs. USA Breakfast Cereal SwapNever Have I Ever: Brown EditionKeep up to date with all things Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds or our website www.black-birds.netFeel free to drop us a line with any guest or topic suggestions at [email protected] don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends :)

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Hi and welcome back to another episode of No Offence, But.I'm happy to be bringing you a conversation with one of my favourite artists and people, Sela Vai. Sela, is a Tongan Australian artist who seeks to create sensuous alchemy through movement. I first saw Sela perform a few years back at a Ngaiire gig at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville, Sydney. A couple of months later, Sela was working with Black Birds as choreographer of our first full-length theatrical show. Since then, Sela has choreographed all of our Black Birds shows and has become our Movement Director and Associate Artist. She's also movement directed for Ngaiire, Thelma Plum, L-Fresh the Lion (to name a few), choreographed for events, commercials and is a sought after teacher for movement and dance programs around the world. Sela also runs an artistic development program called Humxn that aims to connect, up-skill and empower womxn of all walks of life, inclusive of those femme/female-identifying/non-binary. Humxn is a safe space for womxn to explore their artistry to the ends of their unbound potential. Last year Humxn (which was previously known as You Therefore Me) and Black Birds co-curated an event called Reclaim at Sydney's PACT, which went on to win FBi Radio's SMAC award for Best On Stage (yeet!).In today's chat Sela shares her experience of being of the diaspora and living between two worlds, what it was like learning traditional Tongan movement from one of the Tongan Royal Family's ex-staffers and why it's so important for teachers and choreographers to facilitate a safe space. She tells us how the commercial dance industry is inhibiting artists and why she created Humxn. We also touch on the sometimes perilous world of Instagram and Sela tells us why she avoids using the word 'inclusive'.I loved this korero with Sela - I hope you do too! (And if you do ~ rate, review and subscribe!!!)You can find Sela and her program Humxn on IG @selavai and @__humxnor on YouTube (this is her new channel and this is her older channel). I highly suggest you just search 'Sela Vai' on YouTube because a whole lot of gold comes up. To find out more about Black Birds check out @bl.ckb.rds or my IG @eeshash

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Hiiiiii & welcome back to another episode! Today's guest is the gorgeous and kind-hearted Basjia Almaan. Basjia is a mixed race woman with Greek and Cameroonian ancestry who grew up in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, but she never really felt like she belonged there. She looked different to the kids around her and her difference led her to become ashamed of her body. So she tried fad diets, running for kms a day and straightening her hair in an attempt to fit in. But it wasn't til she moved out of the Eastern Suburbs that she saw more people who looked like her and realised that all she had to do to fit in was be herself. Now, Basjia embraces herself and works professionally as a model. Her Instagram (@basjia @styledbybasjia) is a big part of her self-expression, which sometimes works in her favour and sometimes doesn't. Basjia and I chat about all of this and share some off-putting, but hilarious, DMs that she's received as a response to her IG. Hope you enjoy listening to the podcast as much as I enjoy recording them! Rate ~ subscribe ~ share! Tell everyone you've ever met xoIf you have a suggestion for a guest or a topic for the pod get in touch via Instagram @bl.ckb.rds or @eeshash ~ or feel free to send through an email to [email protected] If you need support for an eating disorder please call The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673.

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Goooooood evening! We're back with another crowd favourite...clinical psychologist and Black Birds mum, Georgia Ash. On today's episode Georgia shares her expert advice on dealing with social distancing and dealing with anxiety in the time of covid-19. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the current pandemic (and really, who isn't?) listen out for Georgia's practical tips and exercises for keeping yourself grounded and present. We also chat about the covid conspiracy theories and uninformed health opinions that are floating around (shout out to Pete Evans and the Medical Medium). Also! Georgia tells the very interesting (and sad) story of the 'Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male' and how studies like this have contributed to a lack of trust of government and healthcare and provide a bit of understanding of why some conspiracies are so widely believed.P.S. There's a point in the podcast when I say 'NHP' and I definitely mean 'NHS'You can keep up to date with Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds or my IG @eeshashIf you have a suggestion for a guest, an episode or just wanna say hi (!!) you can email us at [email protected]

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Ruby Teys is baaaaaack. In today's episode we chat about ghosting and dating and answer some of the world's biggest questions...does a guy who drives a Volkswagen polo scream 'red flags'? Is dating more like a jungle or an unsafe construction site? And is there ever a right age to go on e-harmony? Honestly, we have a whole catalogue of bad dating and ghosting stories, but we've selected the very best/worst just for you! Shout out to the listeners who DMed us with some of their own ghouly ghost stories. Hope this episode gives you a good laugh. If you like the show please subscribe, rate and review! Every contribution helps! And just FYI, Ruby & I will never ghost you.Find Ruby on IG @rubyteys. You can keep up to date with Black Birds via our IG @bl.ckb.rds or my IG @eeshashIf you have a suggestion for a guest, an episode or just wanna say hi (!!) you can email us at [email protected]

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Another day, another episode! Today on the pod we're joined by visual artist & textile designer, Gianna Hayes. A name like Gianna suggests Italian heritage, and yes, Gianna is Italian; her family are from Napoli, her mum's first language is Italian and Gianna's nonna was the chef at her mum's Italian restaurant. But, Gianna is also black. Her dad is black American, and Gianna was born in Los Angeles and spent the first 13 years of her life living there. Gianna and I talk about how she navigates being part of two very distinct cultures, the transition from life in America to Australia and how creativity is part of her survival and healing practice. She also tells us how we can use onion skins (yes, onion skins) to dye fabrics! Happy listening.To keep up to date with Gianna's art work, including her Black Renaissance series, and to see her vegetable dyed textiles (you can even purchase one) follow her on Instagram @gianna.hayes. You can find her free guided meditation hereStay in touch with Black Birds via Instagram @bl.ckb.rds @eeshashIf you have a suggestion for a guest or topic DM us or send an email to [email protected]

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Hellooooo! Today we are joined by the myth, the legend, the woman herself, Georgia Ash (my mum). Georgia is a clinical psychologist who has been practising for around 15 years and is always my first point of call when I have any mental health related questions. So! I thought it would be great to have her on the pod to speak about mental health and answer some of my questions (and yours too) about mental health.We're going to record another episode specifically about COVID-19 mental health issues in the near future. If you have any questions you can email them through to [email protected] or send a DM to @bl.ckb.rds or @eeshashIf you are struggling with your mental health please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also call the Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467. If you need support for domestic violence issues please call the domestic violence hotline on 1800 RESPECT. You and/or have a look at the list of resources below...AIPA: The Australian Indigenous Psychologist OrganisationBeyond BlueBlack DogLifeline Australia1800RESPECTSuicide Callback Service

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Hello and welcome to the very first episode of No Offence, But.This week we're joined by very funny and very talented Ruby Teys. Ruby is a Sydney based performer, comedian, podcast host, producer and radio host with a BA in Journalism & Political Science. She's also a graduate of the Australian, Film, Television and Radio School and a recipient of their Academic Excellence Scholarship. We talk about how a post-break-up meltdown solidified her casting in new Australian musical, Schapelle, Schapelle, sexism in comedy, and how she scored her latest gig as co-host of Nova's The Babble with Matty J.Listen to Ruby's podcasts The Great Australian Debate Up Late and The Babble.And follow her on Instagram @rubyteys for some quality comedic content.@weezasqueeza comes highly recommended from Ruby as a comedian you should follow!Find out more about Black Birds on our IG @bl.ckb.rds or at our websiteYou can find me (your host, Ayeesha) here @eeshash.If you liked the show please rate and review! Share with your friends and tag us on IG.

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