In this episode, we meet Rebecca, an avid jewellery curator and the founder of Avoir and Jordan/Lolu, the founder of Vangei, a brand that focuses on custom-made genderless pieces and Kansrestyle, a thrift and consignment store. They each share their experience building a brand, sourcing their products, identifying their audience and bringing their full selves to a downright hostile environment.

While advocacy is immensely important in amplifying the cause, centering marginalised voices and fighting for the rights of minority groups, it comes at a big cost to the activists. In this conversation, we are exploring these costs with Obioma, the executive director of Intersex Nigeria (Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Empowerment). Visit their website to learn more about their work.

We will discuss the cost of survival, specifically how it impacts the negotiation power of queer people, what it means to survive and most importantly thrive.

Aanu speaks with Yvonne a psychologist and inclusion specialist and Daniel, the head of content at PiggyVest on the work of the community and belonging in the workplace and how to build it.

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