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Out the Cocoon Arshia and Carmen
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- Leisure
Out the Cocoon is a weekly podcast hosted by Arshia and Carmen. Follow along as they grow out of their "cocoons." Listen to them share their experiences as teenage girls taking flight.
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summer recap
In this episode, your favorite baddies on the block, Arshia and Carmen, give you the rundown on their hot vax summer.
Music Included:
FUCKING YOUNG / PERFECT - Instrumental by Tyler, the Creator
https://open.spotify.com/track/26jiz9ZZTRxYb0nnuWKyO0?si=lne_3kNeRFOExWQ3dXBYAA
Good Days by SZA
https://open.spotify.com/track/3YJJjQPAbDT7mGpX3WtQ9A?si=ILvQtCaFR9aP2pbzA_8KdQ -
being a person of color
In this episode Arshia and special guest, Nandita, talk about their experiences as people of color in a community that has a majority white population. They talk about their thoughts on lack of POC representation, microaggressions, assimilation, fears of not fitting in, and so much more.
Music included:
FUCKING YOUNG / PERFECT - Instrumental by Tyler, the Creator
https://open.spotify.com/track/26jiz9ZZTRxYb0nnuWKyO0?si=lne_3kNeRFOExWQ3dXBYAA
Good Days by SZA
https://open.spotify.com/track/3YJJjQPAbDT7mGpX3WtQ9A?si=ILvQtCaFR9aP2pbzA_8KdQ -
body image and confidence
In today’s episode, Arshia and Carmen discuss body image and it’s impact on them. They talk about the many factors that have affected their confidence and give tips and tricks on how they have managed to stay positive.
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Q&A!
In this episode Arshia and Carmen chat about anything and everything…that explains the length! Last week they asked for some questions on their Instagram @outthecocoon, and in this week's episode they answer them!
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fears for the future
Arshia and Carmen talk about their newfound lack of motivation, uncertainty for the future, and high school worries. With junior year soon to come Carmen and Arshia are feeling the reality of college applications, AP tests, and SATs.
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all about youth activism
In this episode Arshia and Carmen interview and have a conversation with special guests, Cameron and Emily, to discuss youth activism. Topics covered include anti-racism, youth involvement, performative activism, and much more. Tune in and check out the resources below!
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Google Doc of resources and actions
https://Blacklivesmatter.com
http://www.pb-resources.com/
https://issuesintheworld.carrd.co/
8 Ways Oregon Students Can Support the BLM Movement
https://justiceinjune.org/
https://www.theprojectlotus.org/
https://www.oregonstudentvoice.org/
https://studentsdemandaction.org/