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Little Revolutions Freeda
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Little Revolutions is a series of conversations about the double standards, societal problems, and systemic injustices that feel bigger than any one of us. Our guests are activists and politicians, artists and athletes, and many more who are questioning the norms and rewriting the script. Every week, they share relatable little revolutions they’re making in their own lives and the ways in which we can all be changemakers. This podcast is brought to you by Freeda and hosted by Freeda English’s Head of Content, author and journalist Masuma Ahuja. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @freeda_en
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Masuma Ahuja: Everything is political
In this final episode of Little Revolutions, Masuma Ahuja took the guest seat. Masuma is a journalist and author whose work focuses on empowering young women through creating stories and culture that centre people's shared humanity. In this episode, Masuma talks about the power of community, how we can find connection through art, and the potential of building a better world together. To find out more about Masuma and her work, follow her on social media @masumaahuja
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Joelle Taylor: Why art is a weapon
Joelle Taylor is a poet and a writer. In this week's episode she spoke about the power of art and it's purpose in the society. She talked about experiencing poetry through open mic events and finding community and human connection in these experiences. Joelle's debut novel,The Night Alphabet is coming out on the 15th of February and it's launch will take place on the 16th of February at the Southbank Centre. To find more about Joelle and her work, follow her on social media @jtaylortrash
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Alison Turkos: Why telling our stories is work
Alison Turkos is a Survivor-Victim of rape fighting for systemic change. In this episode, Alison spoke about how they started changing the narrative and speaking about more than the trauma they've experienced. They talked about perceiving activism as an everyday act, and how they try to empower young people to feel they can be changemakers in their own communities. To find out more about Alison and the work they do, follow them on social media @alisonturkos.
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Jo Cheetham: How I took on Page Three and won
Jo Cheetham is an author of a book Killjoy, where she told her story of campaigning to end Page Three in The Sun. In this episode she spoke about her anger and frustration at constant sexualisation of women and girls that she experienced growing up and how campaigning against Page Three helped her realise that change is possible. To find out more about Jo and read her book, check out https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jo-cheetham/25729
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Aliyyah Koloc: A conversation about patience with one of the fastest women in motorsport
Aliyyah Koloc is a racing driver, who at the age of 19 has completed two Dakar Rallies. In this episode she spoke about her journey into motorsport, learning how to be patient and the power of breathing. To find our more about Aliyyah follow her on social media @aliyyahkoloc.
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Jennifer Lewis: Breaking down the boxes to build something better
In this episode Jennifer Lewis, the CEO and CoFunder of Lex - a social app for building queer community, talks about the process of discovering who she is and how that impacted her life. We speak about the power of community, surrounding yourself with people who empower you and sliding to people's DMs. To find our more about Jen and her work follow her on social media @jenlewis27 or check out @lex.app.
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