The Echo Chamber

Following last weeks exposure of colourist tweets all over Black twitter, in this episode we discuss our views on colourism. We share our experiences as dark skinned black women and talk about some of the ways western beauty standards dictate our perception of 'beauty' - even in relation to dark skinned black women. Follow us on our socials: Twitter: @echochamberpod_ Instagram: @theechochamberpod

In this episode we discuss our experience of social distancing during the government enforced lockdown. Contrary to mainstream conversations claiming that COVID-19 has been a 'leveller' for British people, we highlight some of the ways race, class and gender have impacted upon our experiences of social distancing. Follow us on our socials: Twitter: @echochamberpod_ Instagram: @theechochamberpod

In this weeks episode we talk about Church Hurt - our journeys with our faith, the impact Christianity has had on our relationship with self, and our views/approaches to religion today. We hope you find the episode insightful and if relatable, then we hope it provides some validation. We wish our listeners well in these strange times. And us on Twitter @echochamberpod_ and follies us on Instagram @theechochamberpod

In this episode, we have a fantastic conversation with Chantelle Lewis and Paulette Williams from Leading Routes as part of our education series. We pose some questions to the ladies regarding their academic endeavors, the work that Leading Routes are doing and common challenges faced in academia as Black women. We also discuss policy, racism in HE and being working class. Useful links: @LeadingRoutes @ChantelleJLewis @pwi11iams FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM! Twitter: @echochamberpod_ Instagram: theechochamberpod

In this episode, we talk about SEX! Sex in relation to body image, our first time, premature ejaculation, confident side-chicks, and small spirituality (of course).