The Getaway Space

Join us in the fourteenth episode of the podcast, Arooba and Hiba dive into their experience with fifteen minutes of fame on social media. In this four-part series, they speak about how social media creates a platform for a fourth identity known as "The Online-self." They talk about the positive and negative connotations that are associated with being exposed to a large group of strangers. They cover the importance of balance and moderation required while thinking critically and communicating with others; they talk about the imbalance in the usage of social media when it comes to gender and so much more! 

In the thirteenth (on Friday the 13th!) episode of the podcast, Hiba and Arooba discuss their pandemic revelations, their journeys with themselves and a fun trip they took amidst all of the chaos. They speak about the most recent events that have taken place in their lives and about a privacy breach to clarify all misunderstandings. They go on to explain the importance of kindness, what it is and how to achieve it. 

In the twelfth episode of the podcast, Hiba and Arooba dicuss the education system in length. They talk about the difference in teaching in highschool vs universities and how many people find it difficult to adjust. They also talk about the pros and cons of homeschooling. They talk about how school systems create insecurities in students and can often also form narcissists. They talk about how lack of teaching mannerisms, morals and ethics in medical programs causes many doctors to become socially unaware and insensitive. They end off with how lack of funding and proper pay makes teachers less enthusiastic to teach which in turn directly affects how well a student does. 

On this week's episode of The Getaway Space, Arooba and Hiba speak about different mental illnesses and the impact they can have on one's daily life. They add the importance of setting boundaries and finding the right help. They take a deeper dive by sharing their own experience with the different setbacks they've faced over the years. They talk about the responsibility of the role of friends, family and people that face similar obstacles.  They speak about the bias that keeps men from speaking about their challenges with mental health and so much more 

Disclaimer: On March 17, Hiba and Arooba started showing symptoms of COVID-19 and tested positive. After putting off their responsibility for two weeks, they finally got on a Skype call and recorded a podcast. We apologize if the audio quality isn't the best but we just wanted to put out a little update.

On this week's episode of The Getaway Space, Hiba and Arooba discuss the madness that has broken out amidst the corona pandemic, the measures Canada is taking and their opinion on the matter. They talk about how they have been dealing with COVID-19 and their routines while they're in isolation. They discuss a few conspiracies surrounding the virus and the importance of taking it seriously regardless. 

Remember to take the necessary precautions and stay safe everyone! 

Episode 9 is about taking accountability in the way we use social media. What does it mean to live in a time where we can connect through social media even during a pandemic? How are women and men treated differently on social media? How does seeking validation online leave us empty? These are all questions Arooba and Hiba discuss throughout this episode. They also touch on personal issues such as feeling the pressure to look a certain way, leading to usage of facetune + how a woman's worth on social media is measured through her body and looks. 

In this episode of The Getaway Space, Hiba and Arooba discuss the madness that has broken out amidst the corona pandemic. They highlight how the virus spread, what other countries have done to stop it, and what western countries could have done to be better prepared. They also talk about how in moments like these our natural survival instinct can cause us to not think logically and act impulsively. In the end, Hiba and Arooba discuss what can be done to remain calm and navigate yourself during this outbreak. Stay safe everyone!

On the 7th episode of the podcast, Arooba and Hiba invite their first guest who is a South Asian writer residing in Queen's. Hasan talks about his personal life, the journey he has had while writing both his books over a span of two years. They talk about the importance of support and sense of community. They discuss the beneficial role of social media and networking in the life of a modern entrepreneur. Hasan offers advice for aspiring writers and the importance of self-awareness in the creative process. They speak about the importance of keeping an open mind and the advice for starting the 21st century right. 

In the 6th episode of the podcast, Hiba and Arooba discuss a movie they watched called "What Will People Say" by Iram Haq. The movie shines a light on the tension between traditionalist parents and a child living a relatively westernized lifestyle. Hiba and Arooba draw striking similarities between their life and the life of Nisha, the main character. Being of south asian descent, Hiba and Arooba have also struggled throughout their life with adopting values of a new environment while simultaneously balancing the culture and values of a Pakistani household. They also emphasize how sometimes reputation in the public eye can get in the way of parents being understanding of their children. 

On this week's episode, Arooba and Hiba speak about what "beauty" is around the world; they speak about cultural diversification and the toll it takes on body image for women and men. They speak about their personal insecurities with the way they look and how society has played a significant role in shaping them. They talk about the "Beauty Industry" and how manipulative it is for consumers. They speak about how it is impossible to keep up with the forever-changing beauty trends and so much more.