You're Pretty For A Podcast

In the final episode to our BLM series, we discuss the importance of inspirational Black figures as we share some of our favourite musicians, poets and writers. We are joined by entrepreneur Khadija Hashi who shares some of her experiences, insights and voice on issues close to her and our hearts. Although this series is coming to a close, BLM has not.

This is a movement that continues beyond our phones and has to translate to activism for it to make a change. Let's continue learning and continue talking. Follow us on @yp4podcast on Instagram and Twitter to join in the conversation!

The media is starting to die down. The protests are becoming less prominent. Our social feeds are starting to change. Where do we go post #blackouttuesday? Join us for the fourth episode in our Black Lives Matter sub-series as we discuss a range of different topics such as the role of influencers in relation to activism, optical allyship, and how to get involved in politics to start making a change.

It’s incredibly important now more than ever to ensure that our activism is met with policy and real change. Engage in the conversation and find us on @yp4podcast on Instagram to tell us your thoughts!

On this week's episode, we discuss the world of catcalling and unwarranted behaviour and what it's like to be on the receiving end.

Touching on the sometimes funny, often scary and dangerous situations that catcalling can lead to. Although this episode is at times lighthearted and funny, we do discuss themes of sexual assault and rape culture. If you find these topics sensitive please listen with caution. Visit http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ for help.

Are North Africans black, white or the other? The African diaspora is not exclusive to West Africa, as its counterpart, North Africa has a prevalent issue of battling identity and colour association. Never classed as European, Arab, or African, there are no true settlements for the Berber’s identity, following a narrative that depicts indoctrination of secularist colours of skin that aims to separate, as oppose unify.

Relations between North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Europe have tones of racism and colourism that are not talked about. What are North Africans and why? Why are they subordinated? Join us this episode in trying to unpack these questions and more!

Listen to our third episode of you're pretty for a podcast, where we debunk everything Disney from misrepresentation in race, culture to outdated gender expectations. We discuss which Disney characters we related to as kids as we break down the problematic themes that we notice now as adults. As always, join the conversation with #yp4p

The common amplification of insecurities within Instagram is often interlinked and drawn up for comparison. Is capitalism the main flaw in society? Are our insecurities the dominant catalyst toward the exponential rise of social media? Join us for the second episode this series where we discuss all things from plastic surgery, beauty ideals, and stunting on the 'gram.