Episode 9: Black to Work

09/05/20 • 49 min

In Episode 9, we are joined by tech start-up founder David Fisayo to explore the issues faced by young black professionals in the UK. We discuss code switching and how facets of black identity can be perceived as unprofessional. Finally, we also discuss the morality of “playing the game” to be seen in white-majority workplaces. To wrap up, David then provides some insight into his career-defining moments that led him from KPMG to starting his own company.

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Episode 8: "Politics Over Punani" (Part 2)

Episode 8 is Part 2 of our discussion around whether you can be pro-black and date outside your race. Joined by special guests Noni and Ore, we dig deeper into gender differences within this debate and whether it is fair to gatekeep other members of the black community. Finally, we share more of our own experiences with interracial dating.

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Episode 10: Lessons To Our Younger Selves

In Episode 10, the season finale, we have a candid conversation with the most special of guests, our lovely parents!
Aside from raising these three cracking young ladies, they have plenty of accomplishments and valuable life lessons. Tune in to hear them dish their advice on relationships, careers, parenting and more!
Does Aky's dad bring up Singapore as much as she does? Is Hannah's mum as much of a romantic as Hannah? And, does Rachelle's mum talk as much as she does?
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