#41 Erin Keatch: Caravan and Company | The impact that fast fashion has had on smaller brands | How fast fashion takes advantage of people from poorer countries | The power of collaboration
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I am joined by Erin Keatch. Erin is the founder of Caravan and Company, an accessories brand that sources products made by women artisan-lead businesses globally. She has always believed in the importance of supporting women and celebrating their craftwork and business acumen. We talk about: · The impact that fast fashion has had on smaller brands · The power of collaboration and honouring the craft of women from indigenous communities. · How fast fashion takes advantage of people from poorer countries who have so little in the first place. I’ve been wanting to tackle this iss ..read more
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#40 Ruby Renaut: WUKA | Period stigma | Young girls in West Nepal separated from families whilst on period | Why are sustainable products taxed?
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I’m joined by Ruby Renaut, founder of WUKA, an ethically and sustainably sourced brand that creates the most beautifully designed period products. WUKA stands for Wake-Up Kick-Ass and is on a mission to break down body and period taboos, emphasising that periods are not shameful. Ruby grew up in Nepal. She shares her experience of Nepalese culture where girls are seen to be untouchable whilst on their period and therefore separated from their families. She has also launched a campaign calling on the government to remove the tax on period pants which is still an ongoing battle ..read more
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#39 Saqib Rizvi: Meditation Coach | The three types of spiritual ego | Non Attachment to stay present | Misconceptions about manifestation
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I am joined by Saqib Rizvi. Saqib is a Meditation Coach with training in the Mahayana tradition-based Tibetan meditations from the Tushita Meditation Centre in India. I invited Saqib on to the podcast because having meditated with him, I wanted to hear all about his journey, but I wanted to home in on managing our energy in current times considering what’s going on around us. In addition, though, we ended up delving into all sorts of juicy topics: The three types of spiritual ego-you’ll really want to hear this. Nonattachment in order to stay present Misconceptions around man ..read more
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#38 Georgio Savvides: The Hip Hop Orchestra | An artists vision: Going from concept to reality | Success in spite of Dyspraxia | Giving it all up to follow your dreams
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
Georgio Savvides is the founder of the hip-hop orchestra. Himself a classically trained pianist, composer, producer, teacher and host of the hip-hop orchestra podcast, The hip hop orchestra was born from Georgio’s mission to change the perceptions of both Classical and Hip-Hop. There is something so spiritual and intense about combining these two genres of music. I’d love to know what you think. Since its birth in 2012, the orchestra has worked with some of the UK’s biggest Grime and Rap Artists such as Lethal Bizzle, AJ Tracey, Jammer of BBK, Big Zuu and Jevon, They’ve performed at Maida Vale ..read more
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#37 Esraa Warda: North African dancer, dance teacher and educator | Decolonising femme bodies| Patriarchy as a construction designed to dehumanise femmes who dance and move in public
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this final episode of season three I am joined by North African dancer, dance teacher and educator Esraa Warda. Esraa specialises in traditional Moroccan and Algerian dance. Esraa’s work challenges ideas around decolonising femme bodies. She talks about Patriarchy as a construction designed to dehumanise femmes who dance and move in public. Also, colonialism and it’s oppression of female sexuality yet at the same time, the sexualisation of femme bodies. An episode not to be missed. If you enjoy the episode, pls subscribe, rate and review. To find out more about Esraa, go to https://www.esra ..read more
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#36 Danny McManus: Digital Suicide Co | Hobbyist to successful businessperson | Growing your side hustle | Creating a business from your love of movies
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I chat to Danny McManus, founder of Digital suicide company. Digital suicide company is a pin badge company inspired by Danny’s love of movies. Danny is a keen movie collector and started digital suicide company as a side hustle alongside his nine to five job. Little did he know that it would grow into a fully-fledged business. I can’t wait for Danny to share his story with you and hope that any of you aspiring entrepreneurs will find it really inspiring. To find out more about Digital Suicide Co, go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/digitalsuicideco/ If you'd like to support this ..read more
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#35 Bryony Farrar | Body comparison | Judging other women | Managing anxiety and mental health awareness | Tackling white privilege
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I am joined by Bryony Farrar. Bryony is the founder of the B movement, which runs classes in flexibility, pole dance, acrobatics and aerial hoop. I invited Bryony onto the podcast to dive deep into our relationship with the body as women. This is actually something that came up for me last year. As a woman born into a Muslim family, I was confronted by some deep truths last year around my own relationship with my body and also how I perceive other women and their relationship with theirs. I did a lot of work around my own judgments and projections. Having reached a place where ..read more
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#34 Davin Youngs | The healing power of singing, the voice and sound
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
In this episode, I am joined by Davin Youngs. Davin is a singer, sound guide and voice coach based in Chicago. Davin uses his own voice as a tool for healing, transformation and artistic expression. His musical style is really unique as he combines improvisational singing with looping devices giving it a beautiful mystical quality and transcendental impact on your being. Here’s some of what we covered: · The somatic healing power of singing, the voice and sound. · Honoring and reconciling with your past through creativity. · How to maintain balance as a creator when consumption is so high. If ..read more
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#33 Alex Buta | The five elements of your multidimensional self | Cosmic lineages, early humanoid experiences and the soul’s journey through the beginning of time
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
I am joined by Alex Buta who is an integration and ascension coach. We are going to be diving way deeper into spirituality and consciousness then we have ever done before. Here’s an overview of the topics discussed. · The five elements of your multidimensional self. · Overcoming resistance with the physical body so you can truly love yourself externally and internally. · Cosmic lineages, early humanoid experiences and the soul’s journey through the beginning of time. · The astral realm and life beyond the physical human experience. · 5D senses which include telepathic communications, clairvoya ..read more
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#32 Saima Majid | Making the leap into a completely different career | Overcoming depression | Navigating through the world as a heart sensitive and woman of colour
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by Saima Majid
1y ago
Today’s guest is actually me. Yes, that’s right, today's guest is yours truly and I’ll tell you why. At the beginning of the year, a few of my followers on Instagram reached out to ask what my journey had been and how I made such a huge leap from a fourteen year career in fashion to the coaching world so I thought why not, as it's usually me asking the questions, why not share my own journey as a trailblazer. So in my place as the host is my beautiful friends and energy healer India Majury. If you would like to support this podcast, you can make a donation using this link. Your donations allow ..read more
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