Every Shade Nina
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- Society & Culture
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Short - because it's a RANT! And entertaining, well....!
This is a space for minds curious to explore the depths of societal narratives. Naysayers are most welcome.
The Every Shade experience is your sanctuary for unheard narratives to be brought to the forefront with humour, empathy and tough love - the kind your grandma gave!
Every Shade is hosted by Nina, banker turned entrepreneur. She discusses lived experiences from life as a Black exec and a travelling sales(wo)man!
She also gives insight into the perspectives of the 'others'; pleasant and/or bewildering lessons from life in Europe and across Asia and darn near everything that gives her reason to pause - human foibles...foiblessss.
Every Shade is more than just a podcast; it’s a community where every shade of human emotion and experience is acknowledged, explored, and celebrated.
Learn more about Nina and what drives her - https://voueeskin.com/about-vouee-skin/
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Silver Fox or Hairy Old Wench
In this episode of "Every Shade," Nina delves into the glaring double standards of aging in society.
🎙️ Why is George Clooney a "Silver Fox" while Madonna is dubbed a "cradle-snatching wench"?
Nina humorously yet incisively unpacks the biases that celebrate men's age as a mark of distinction and deride women's age as a decline.
🦊💔 Tune in as Nina explores the absurdities of "aging gracefully," challenges beauty standards, and champions a world where every wrinkle tells a story of strength, not shame. #EveryShade #AgeismInMedia #NinaTalks #PodcastLife
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The Naked Man on My Bus
In this episode, Nina dives into a surprising encounter with a naked man on a London bus, using it as a springboard to discuss our societal desensitization.
She explores how, bombarded by constant exposure to extreme situations and media oversaturation, we've developed a Teflon coating that allows too much to slide right off us without leaving an impact.
From ignoring everyday absurdities to becoming numb to serious societal issues, Nina challenges listeners to reflect on what it means to truly see and engage with the world around us.
Nina questions the normalization of disturbing trends and behaviors, from discrimination and abuse to the overlook of mental health issues. She argues that to make a change, we must first allow ourselves to be affected by what we witness. This episode is a call to peel back the layers of indifference, to find a balance between awareness and action, and to confront the chaos that might one day show up at our own doorsteps.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on "Every Shade" available now on Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms.
@ninaatimah
@voueeskin
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What About Bob?
Tactical Resilience Amidst Daily Microaggressions
What exactly should you say, how should you respond to an insult, a putdown, being passed over again, not getting a shot because of your (insert suitable attribute here)?
In this episode of Every Shade, Nina tires of strategic resilience and demands something for the nasty here and now.
She dissects what it means to be tactically resilient amidst a barrage of belittlement and overlooks. Through a blend of humor and raw truth, this episode echoes the silent narratives of many, shedding light on the ubiquitous yet unseen.
As we navigate through the waves of being passed over and left behind, again and again, we must armor ourselves against the daily erosion of dignity. Discover how to arm your spirit and Lord knows your mind needs it, against the relentless tide of microaggressions with a pinch of tactical resilience. Learn more About Me and why I give a darn.
I would love to hear your stories on navigating these situations. @ninaatimah
Tune in to Every Shade on Apple Podcasts and who knows where else, and let's navigate the unseen, together.
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They've kidnapped your goat!
"🎙 So they've Kidnapped Your Goat!🐐 | They have kept you hanging, promising the job, the promotion, the commitment, to be better, to be present.
Dive into this episode where Nina explores the hilarious yet poignant truths of how life sometimes feels like a never-ending goat-hostage situation. Be it jobs or relationships, why are so willingly to give away the best years of our lives? And who, pray tell, is hoarding all these metaphorical goats? Listen up and let's negotiate the release of your goat! #EveryShadePodcast #SetYourGoatFree"
Another day, another rant!..Follow my entrepreneur journey @ninaatimah - IG
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Premature Evaluation!
Motivated by the woman and her primani purse..who saw me coming and then attempted a quick dash across the street.
Let's talk snap judgments and premature assessments! God forbid, that there is more to the person that your premature evaluation!
Can we learn to suspend judgment and embrace curiosity?
#LaughReflectGrow" in this episode, "Premature Evaluation"!
Follow Nina’s journey to build a diverse skincare brand VOUEE!
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Judge Ye Not My Pimples!
Who gets to decide who is attractive and who isn't? Who is the lord marshall that will invite us into the club of power, value, beauty or tell us our application has been denied?
What does it mean to be beautiful, attractive, in a world that's obsessed with appearance?
Laugh, reflect, and challenge societal beauty norms in this episode, "Judge Ye Not My Pimples"!
Join Nina Atimah, as she dives deep into the absurdities of beauty standards, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of flawlessness. Each episode of the show is a rollercoaster ride of laughter and introspection, where we expose the quirks of society's expectations.
Follow Nina’s journey to build a diverse skincare brand VOUEE, @ninaatimah.
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