36 episodes
Headscarves and Carry-ons Headscarves and Carry-Ons
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- Society & Culture
Headscarves and Carry-ons is a new podcast about black girls living abroad! Co-hosts Abi AK and Maame B are Ghanaian Brits; Abi AK lived in Dubai and now lives in Amsterdam, and Maame B lived in Melbourne, Australia!
Every episode they talk about their experiences of living abroad; chatting about hair, work, relationships, microaggressions and so much more!
Listen to the show wherever you get podcasts and subscribe now!
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Headscarves and Lockdown-lite
On this week's episode Abi AK and Maame B discuss lockdown lifting across the world! Maame B tells us why we should all avoid the pub right now, and Abi AK muses about all the ways she plans to glam up when hair and beauty businesses open up again. Also INSECURE SPOILERS IN THE GIST! You've been warned!
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_ak
Instagram: @headscarvespod
Email: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com -
Headscarves and The Arts
This week after a much needed break, Abi AK and Maame B are back to talk about all things connected to the Arts! Whether you're into the theatre, libraries, movies, poetry or concerts, the girls have you covered in Amsterdam and Melbourne! #Blackjoy is here, and if you like these ladies, hopefully you'll agree that their #BlackLivesMatter.
CREDITS:
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_ak
Instagram: @headscarvespod
Email: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com -
Headscarves and Black Lives Matter
This week Abi AK and Maame B discuss how their black lives matter, their experiences of the movement in Amsterdam and Melbourne, and various ways you can donate to the cause.
Places to donate:
US: https://bailproject.org/ | https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ | https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/ | https://eji.org/
Netherlands: https://www.enar-eu.org/Get-involved
Australia: https://btgfoundation.com.au/
Books to read:
Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Renni Eddo-Lodge
Natives by Akala
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
What to watch:
Trevor Noah on Black Lives Matter
Jane Elliot on allyship
The 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix
Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix
Selma (Ava DuVernay)
When they see US - Netflix
See You Yesterday - Netflix
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_ak
Instagram: @headscarvespod
Email: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com -
Headscarves and Staying at Home
This week we're talking about the opposite of travelling: staying at home! Right now many of us are staying home to save lives, so Maame B and Abi AK offer some tips and tricks they've picked up to entertain themselves at home, whilst also keeping the travelling bug alive! This episode was also recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month, so listen in for some tips on taking care of your mental health during this difficult period. Share, subscribe and comment.
Helpful things for mental wellbeing:
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://www.rewritelondon.com/
https://showmeonething.com/eswatini-new-wife/
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_ak
Instagram: @headscarvespod
Email: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com