SISTER TALK with Girl Africa

In this episode, we speak with Igbo-Nigerian psychotherapist and architecture photographer, Amanda Iheme to explore the theme “She and Her Mental Health” - where we venture into understanding some of the mental health issues specific to young African women as a result of the unique challenges we face in society. Amanda is the founder of NDỊDỊ a private psychotherapy practice which means 'patience'. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, and was awarded a Master's Degree in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University. Find out more about her on Instagram: @ndidi.health and @amandaiheme

Facebook: Ndidi and @AmandaIhemephotography

Website: ndidi.me and amandaiheme.com

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In this episode, we sit with our special guest Ayo Sanusi to talk about the theme - “Finding Passion for Purpose” - exploring the importance of young women discovering their passion and innate talents; harnessing these skills to make impact and add value to themselves and society. Ayo is a Nigerian visual artist & illustrator who creates socially conscious art. Through a range of mediums, her work documents the day-to-day process of self-discovery in adulthood, especially as an African woman. She has a degree in Studio Art & Economics, has worked on children's books, magazine covers and eventually hopes to draw for a living. Find her on instagram (@ayodoodles) and on her website: ayosanusi.com

In this episode, we “Meet the Sisters”. Ose, Mofi & Onah introduce themselves and explain why they are committed to lending their voices to Gender Equality through the podcast. They dive into conversations around the devastating #JusticeForUwa & #JusticeForTina cases and breakdown the importance of speaking up against rape in society.

In this episode, our special guest is Mariam Momodu. Mariam is a Doctoral Candidate and Vanier Scholar at the University of Toronto Law Faculty, where she specializes in International Trade Law and Development. She is the founder of GetIn Education Consulting and she has been recognised by McKinsey and Co. as one of the 40 Next Generation Women Leaders in Nigeria. She was also a delegate at the World Youth Forum in 2019.

She joins us to talk about ‘The Underestimation Factor’ - the constant questioning of women’s abilities in places of power and influence. The stereotype that men are genetically advantaged over women to take on certain responsibilities and handle certain projects or roles in business, industry and politics.

In this episode we talk about “The Beauty Bias”... the misconception that women are unintelligent or shallow because of their beauty. That they have to depend on this beauty to succeed... That beauty and intellect are separate entities and a woman cannot possess both... she cannot be pretty, stylish and outgoing and still be smart, successful and self-made. We chat with Debbie Collins, MGBN Universe 2015, Entrepreneur and Brand Manager, diving deep into this topic.