Thea Rickard speaks with Blair Imani about sexuality, race, religion, identity and much more.

More Information about Blair:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairimani/
• Website: https://blairimani.com/
• Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678819/read-this-to-get-smarter-by-blair-imani/

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Episode Information:

• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Researcher: Gina Bell
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova

Thea Rickard speaks with the amazing Taali Akosua Kwaten the co-host of 'Queer House Party', founder of 'Healthy Filth' and co-leader of 'Dope Black Queers'. In this episode, Taali talks about the importance of queer spaces, wearing what makes you feel good (rather than what you have been told looks okay) and the true meaning of 'chosen family'. 

More Information about Taali:

• Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taalinotcharlie
• Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy_filth/, https://www.instagram.com/dopeblackqueers/

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova

Thea Rickard speaks to Sol Escobar, the founder of the charity Give Your Best. This is the charity that was set up to empower refugee women, enabling them to shop for their own clothes online for free.

More Information about Give Your Best:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveyourbest.uk/
• Website: https://www.giveyourbest.uk/
• To Give: [email protected]
• To Shop: [email protected]
• To Enquire: [email protected]
• To Volunteer: [email protected]
• For Partnerships: [email protected]
• For Press and Media: [email protected]
• For Safeguarding concerns: [email protected]

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova

Thea Rickard speaks to Aja Barber, a writer, stylist and consultant whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape. Thea speaks with Aja about the publication of her new book, what sustainability really is, and how we can live more ethically.

More Information about Aja:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/
• Buy Aja's book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/consumed/aja-barber/9781914240041

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Madeleine Matthews

Thea Rickard speaks to Reed Amber, a sex worker and co-founder of the platform Come Curious.  

More Information about Reed:

• Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedamberx/
• Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comecurious/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ComeCurious/videos

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Esme McGowan

Thea Rickard speaks to Rachel Jardine, a sex positivity illustrator.

More Information about Rachel:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachjardine/

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Madeleine Matthews

Thea Rickard speaks to Sophie Sandberg, a gender justice activist, artist and founder of the popular chalk art initiative against street harassment, Catcalls of NYC.

Trigger and Content Warnings:
Mention of catcalls.

More Information about Cat Calls of NYC:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcallsofnyc/

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• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Gina Bell

Thea Rickard speaks to Freddie Lewis, a singer-songwriter who advocates for trans joy rather than simply the focus on the trauma of trans people.

Trigger and Content Warnings:
Mention of transphobia.

More Information about Freddie:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddielewiss/
• Freddie's Music:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Y08LH0PaXKiJNNuQQ827y?si=vMLinbkbSlaGUdQ_b8YAEQ&dl_branch=1

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Episode Information:

• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Esme McGowan

Thea Rickard speaks to Robert Diament, the director of the Carl Freedman Gallery and co-host of the Talk Art Podcast with Russell Tovey. In this episode, Thea asks Robert why some art feels so unaccessible, particularly to women, and the pair discuss what constitutes a work of 'art'. If you are interested in learning more about feminist icons from the art world, the strength of art as a vehicle for change, or are a fan of Robert's deliciously dulcet tones, then this is an episode for you!

Trigger and Content Warnings:
Mention of homophobia, abortion and gender inequality. 

More Information about Robert:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdiament/
• Talk Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkart/

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Episode Information:

• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Madeleine Matthews

Thea Rickard speaks to Rachel Thompson, the author of 'ROUGH: How violence has found its way into the bedroom and what we can do about it.' Thea and Rachel talk about the book, the problems with the legal system when reporting r*pe, and the different conditions of consent.

Trigger and Content Warnings:
Mention of r*pe, sexual assault and the boundaries of consent.

More Information about Rachel:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvthompson_/
• Buy ROUGH: https://www.waterstones.com/book/rough/rachel-thompson/9781529110388

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Episode Information:

• Host: Thea Rickard 
• Producer: Tanya Dudnikova
• Researcher: Georgia Scott