Not My Problem Podcast

Not My Problem Podcast

By Sephora Madjiheurem & Annika SchoeneEducationSelf-Improvement
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Not My Problem Podcast episodes

  • Holiday Special ✨

    In this special episode, Sephora and Annika take turn asking each other personal questions about their lives and about hosting a podcast. 

    Get in touch with us!

    Instagram: @nmppodcast

    Facebook: @nmppodcast

    Twitter: @nmppodcast1

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    1 hr
  • Holiday Special: Thank you!

    Happy holidays everyone! 

    While we won't release any traditional Not My Problem Podcast episode in December, we will gift you with a Holiday Special episode soon. Stay tuned!

    In the meantime, connect with us in any way you like:

    Instagram: @nmppodcast

    Facebook: @nmppodcast

    Twitter: @nmppodcast1

    YouTube: Not My Problem Podcast


    4 min
  • 1.7 - Allyship? White saviours? Not My Problem!
    We discuss what does it mean to be an ally, things not to do when trying to be a good ally, and recommendations on where to start or how to continue your journey to genuine allyship. We also raise awareness about the white saviour industrial complex, and propose steps to make a change.
    Shoutouts:
    READ: “How to be an Anti-racist!” Ibram X Kendi
    LISTEN: No white saviour podcast / The missionary Podcast
    WATCH:   Arthur Simeon -  “Africa doesnt need your help if you work in a mall”
    35 min
  • 1.6 - White Privilege? Not My Problem.
    Is white privilege real? What does it even mean? Can you benefit from white privilege if you are not white? In this episode, we break it all down and discuss the white privilege and white fragility taboos. As always, we end the episode with suggestions to make a change at an individual level. 
    Shout outs:
    READS: 
    White fragility - Robin DiAngelo
    The Guradian series “Shades of black” 
    LISTEN: George The Poet - “Have you heard George’s Podcast?”
    WATCH:  BBC three testimonials: “Dark-Skinned Girls On Colourism”
    34 min
  • 1.5 - Intersectionality? Not My Problem!

    In this episode, we address the topic of intersectionality. We first give a formal definition and then proceed to provide many everyday life examples to help listeners to grasp the concept. We highlight the importance of acknowledging the systemic neglect of intersectional injustice and make suggestions to help to alleviate it.

    Shout outs:

    • READ: Galdem Magazine
    • LISTEN: Sooo Many White Guys with Phoebe Robinson
    • WATCH: The Urgency of intersectionality, Kimberlé Crenshaw


      • 32 min
    • 1.4 - Feminism? Not My Problem!

      Do you consider yourself a feminist? What does it even mean to be a feminist? In this episode, we open the discussion around feminism. We give a definition and provide everyday life examples. We challenge our listeners to rethink feminism, and give suggestions as to how to better advocate for equal rights for all genders. 


      Shoutouts:

      • Read:  Gloria Steinem “My life on the road”
      • Listen: Girl Boss Radio with Sophia Amoruso
      • Watch:  Film "Suffragettes"
        • 30 min
      • 1.3 - Sexism? Not My Problem!

        In our third episode, we start a discussion about sexism. We first give the definition of sexism, and explain its different dimensions using everyday examples as well as research studies. In addition to mentioning the most known aspects of sexism, we dive deeper and dissect the more subtle forms of casual sexism. As usual, we end the episode by giving some suggestions on small steps we can all take to make a change towards combating sexism. 

        Shout outs:

        • READ: “You should have asked”, Emma
        • LISTEN: "Why its time to make a fuss about sexism", by Laura Bates
        • WATCH: Laura Bates TedTalk "Everyday Sexism"
          • 21 min
        • 1.2 - Representation? Not My Problem!

          In this episode, we continue our discussion around racism, with a focus on internalised racism. We give a rigorous definition and provide examples to help listeners grasp the concept. We then discuss representation as a tool to help combat internalised racism. Finally, we provide straightforward examples to make a change. 

          Shout outs: 

          • READ:  “More than Enough” by Elaine Weltheroth 
          • LISTEN:  "The woke ass podcast"  
          • WATCH: Nikesha Elise Williams TEDx Talk “Representation matters”
            • 23 min
          • 1.1 - Racism? Not My Problem!

            In this episode, we discuss racism in its individual and institutional forms. We explain terms such as “microaggressions” and “systemic racism” through rigorous definitions and everyday life examples. Finally, we provide suggestions to make a change.


            Recommendations for further information:

            READ the book  “Why I am no longer talking to white people about race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge 

            LISTEN to the podcast  “About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge” 

            WATCH  the TedTalk “How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time” by Baratunde Thurston

            32 min
          • 1.0 - Trailer

            Sephora and Annika are two scientists who met through serendipity in a random pub near King’s Cross. Over too many drinks, they discussed world affairs and social issues, but were at a loss to know how to make a difference in this world. The one recurring question of all conversations that followed was: “Why would anybody care?”. Many months later, they finally decided to take action by sharing their conversations and the “Not My Problem” podcast was born. In this podcast, they tackle social justice issues that are often ignored. More specifically, they ask tough questions and discuss topics that are commonly overlooked by the more privileged in our society.

            Sephora is a black woman scientist. She was born in Chad, raised in Switzerland and is now living in the UK, fulfilling her passion for computer science. Annika is a white woman, who was born and raised in Germany until she left for the UK to become a Computer Scientist.

            2 min

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          Sephora and Annika are two scientists who met through serendipity in a random pub near King’s Cross. Over too many drinks, they discussed world affairs and social issues, but were at a loss to know how to make a difference in this world. The one recurring question of all conversations that followed was: “Why would anybody care?”.