The Ash & Yabs Podcast

A quick note from Acsha to let you know that we have switched some things up a little and you can find her over on another podcast called, The Main Squeeze Podcast.

A very similar platform, discussing similar issues and topics. 

Continuing to spread love & information.

So please find us, listen, like and subscribe!  

Peace & Love Ya'll 

Welcome to episode 16!

We are dedicating this episode to two very important events happening during the month of October… Black History Month & World Mental Health Awareness Day (10th October). 

We are joined by two very special guests, Gretchen Robertson who is a black American Transpersonal psychotherapist & volunteer counsellor at Frontline Therapist. 

And Zakiya Bishton, yogi & founder of Mindwalk Yoga. 

The four of us ladies have a conversation about all areas of mental health, particularly for a black women in today’s society.

We discuss: 

• Common themes surrounding black women and mental health 
• Identifying symptoms 
• The stigma  surrounding mental health in the black community 
• Stereotypes of black women & how to manage them 
• Recognising the signs of mental health
• Pressures of society that contribute to our mental health 
• How do we manage these?
• Representation and the huge importance of it 
• What is a Transpersonal Psychotherapist & how can we benefit from it’s practises 
• Self Care 

Resources
Frontline Therapist - A one stop shop mental health platform www.frontlinetherapist.com
The Frontline Therapist E-book - Helping you to understand the common mental health problems and where you can go to receive support
Mindwalk Yoga - Yoga tailored to treat anxiety www.mindwalkyoga.org 

Bops that are good for the soul: 
RZA - Meditation 
Londrelle - Stay Free 
Lizzo - Exactly How I Feel 

Connect with us: 
Gretchen - soul_food_88
Zakiya - @mindwalkyoga 
Ash & Yabs @ashyabspodcast  

LIVE UP & LOVE UP  

Introducing our super inspiring next guest... 

Our Cali bredrin babe... Cerise Levy! 

• Mother 
• Podcaster  
• Psychologist
• World explorer 

Reece talks to us about her interesting journey into podcasting, friendships, merging friendships & podcasting, the challenges she has faced, how she’s overcome them like a boss lady does, transitioning into your own space, levelling up & much more!! 

We hear all about her new & exciting podcast ‘The Anybody Podcast’ @theanybody.podcastshow - her amazing future guests & why we should all tune in!! 

Be inspired. Catch some jokes. Listen in. 

Follow Cerise on Instagram @theanybody.podcastshow 
Find her podcast on Spotify & all podcast platforms 'The Anybody Podcast Show'

Follow & connect with us on instagram @ashyabspodcast 

Live up & Love up. 

On this episode we have the absolute pleasure of talking to the insanely inspiring, Khalia Ismain. Khalia is an entrepreneur and founder of the revolutionary Jamii card @ukjamii 

Featured in Forbes magazine at just 27, Khalia's mission is to connect consumers with black owned businesses in the easiest way possible using The Jamii Card. 
The Jamii website features a huge directory of established black owned businesses in the UK. 

Khalia talks to us about her incredible journey so far, the inspiration behind Jamii, challenges of starting a business, the future of Jamii and SO much more!! 

An inspiring talk not to be missed! 

Go get your Jamii card people! 

Check out the Jamii Website: 
www.lovejamii.com 
Follow Jamii on insagram: 
@ukjamii 

This weeks recommendations on Tip, Spot, Flop & Bop! 

See the Jamii site for:
Hidden Stories
Leanne Creatives @leanne_creative 
Mum Bub Hub @mumbubhub

Eat of Eden - Organic Vegan Caribbean Food @eatofeden 

Bops! 
@chronixxmusic - 'Spirulina'
@miraa_may - 'Blessed' ft @julsbaby & @donaeo 

Connect with us on instagram @ashyabspodcast 

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Live up & Love up 

Welcome to our Carnival special!! 

Seeing as the big ‘C’ has put a hold on absolutely everything we love this year including our beloved Notting Hill Carnival, we decided to make episode #13 a carnival special!! 

Our gorgeous Yabs couldn’t be with us for this recording so Acsha has two Carnival Queens joining her on this episode @isitdanidawks @jstar472

We talk everything carnival from: 
History & fun facts about Notting Hill Carnival 
Playing Mas
The huge influence that Trinidad has had on Notting Hill Carnival 
Julie gives us the low down on Trinidad Carnival 
Do’s & Dont’s of carnival 

We also have an impromptu guest appearance from the amazing new podcast @4missingpieces Sam, Ebony & Horeb. They give us their carnival tips & share their experiences with us! 

And sadly, we pay our respects to the amazingly talented & inspiring Chadwick Boseman - Rest In Eternal Peace 

Our Carnival bops!
DJ Private Ryan
Freetown Collective - Feel the love
Kes - Savannah Grass 
Koffee - Lockdown

These tunes & our other weekly bops can be found on our Spotify playlist 'Ash&YabsBops'

Follow us on instagram @talkwithacshaandyabs

Hey ya'll!
It's just the two of us this week, talking about:
Acsha’s Spanish vacation 
Quarantine in the UK 
Covid testing in the UK 
Wiley and discussions on antisemitism 
Solo 45 & Dbanj and their heinious crimes against women  
We dive into men with money and power taking advantage of women and the importance of both men and women speaking up against these crimes

This weeks Tip:
Don’t watch ‘Fatal Affair’ - Netflix 
The Not perfect podcst - episode 32 - Discussing how to let go of the past & how to not let it affect your future 
Riding The Dream - Channel 4

Spot:
The Ivy Chelsea Gardens - Chelsea, London 
Perkey Blenders, Royal Docks @wegotgoodvibes

Bop:
Bellsaint - Uninvited 
Imani - No one else / @imanimusicoffical 

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This episode we have the pleasure of bringing you a powerful conversation with Serena Francis, founder of Melitarose candles. 
Serena shares with us her journey into Melitarose and the beautiful story behind her brand. The challenges and rewards of starting and running her own business alongside her Mum, Rose with a huge inspirational influence from her Grandma, Melita. Whilst also working full time and being a Mum herself. 

We also discuss the representation or lack thereof black men & women in the business world and so much more... 

AND we bring you an extra special treat this week!!!!


Tag @talkthetalkwithacshaandyabs & @melitarose_candles in your instagram stories and/or feed & we will send you a special VIP discount code to use on www.melitarose.com and receive a delightful 15% off all Melitarose candles! 

You’re welcome! Enjoy guys!!

Like. Rate. Subscribe. Review. 

www.melitarose.com
Intagram: @melitarose_candles 

This weeks bops: 
Rosalia - Malmente

Meg The Stallion - Girls in the Hood 

Precyse -  Upstairs Badness @pre_cyse

This episode we talk all things fashion with the delightful & super talented up-cycle Queen, Daniella Dawkins! 

Supermama, garm creator, style Queen, inspirer, make up artist & YouTube Sensation! 

Daniella has been blowing us away with her AMAZING creations. 
From making a beautiful suit out of her late Dad’s suit jacket, a whole outfit from an Ikea bag and her most recent innovation, 2 whole outfits from a BEDSHEET!! 

Daniella never fails to surprise us and is here to tell us about:

• Being a Supermum during lockdown 
• What inspires her
• Dani’s upcycle Instagram videos 
• Shopping at the charity shop 
• Throwaway fashion & the negative aspects of it
• Men & Boo Hoo tracksuits 
• We also talk to Daniella about ‘The Crown Act’. A recent bill that has been passed in parts of the US which makes it illegal to discriminate against a persons natural hair

This weeks tips: 
Meditation apps - Headspace  
Over The Bridge Podcast - Episode 59 

Bops:
Slow Down - Skip Marley (another appearance) 
Blessed - Buju Banton 
Pop Smoke - Diana 

See Dani's creations: 
Insta: @isitdanidawks  
YouTube: Is it Dani Dawks

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Peace & love x

This weeks talk is all about: 

Liverpool winning the Premier League

Super Saturday in England 

Black Pound Day @bpdofficial 

Jamii the Black loyalty card founded by Khalia Ismain

I May Destroy You (BBC1) 

Micheala Cole and all her amazing! 

The school that tried to end racism (Channel 4) 

TIP:
Jamii the Black loyalty card - https://lovejamii.com
Black Hollywood - 'They’ve Gotta Have Us' (BBC2) 
Nubian Skin @nubianskin

SPOT:
ESN Podcast @esnpodcast

BOP:
Teyana Taylor ft Junie & Rick Ross - ‘Come Back To Me’ 
Teyana Taylor & Eryka Badu - ‘LowKey’

Connect with us: @talkwithacshaandyabs

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Peace & Love x  

A blended episode with the Liquid Topics Podcast! 

Acsha & the ladies at Liquid Topics come together to indulge in some juicy discussions about love and the misconceptions of how men really feel about marriage. 

Grab a drink, sit down, we going in! 

Reese & Reemah from @liquidtopics 
@tha_j_word  @michaelscottaction