Bold, Brown and British

Send a text  In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, the United Nations General Assembly declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and what better way to celebrate than talk with two wonderful ladies who are working in the science fiel...

Send a text This week we discuss what is considered ‘beautiful’ in eye of the industry, prejudices faced when modelling (and body shaming), Beauty in western world vs beauty in Bollywood and how Sandy is determined to change all of this! For more information on the Miss India UK: http://www.missindia.co.uk/apply-now  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit...

Send a text Leadership. It's a phrase we've all heard. The world needs more leaders and especially more 'Brown' leaders, but what does this even mean? What makes a leader, and how can we create more brown leaders ? Pro Vice Chancellor of University of Surrey, Prof. Osama Khan joins me this week to discuss what defines a leader, the importance of mentorship and how our education...

Send a text It’s easy to assume that other people experience the world the way we do. More specifically, it’s very easy for Caucasian managers to assume that their colleagues of colour face the same basic set of challenges they do. On one level that’s true: The work itself is the same. Brown managers have to make their numbers, motivate employees, hire and fire, and plan for the future. But on ano...

Send a text We ask Maliha and Saloni the notorious question, where are you from, the concept of home, food as a concept of home and accents.  As both being pupils at an international school, Saloni & Maliha share their experiences, wisdom and thoughts of navigating this complex concept of identity when you've resided in multiple countries. We discuss:  Answering where are you from  What d...

Send a text We sit down to discuss the chaos that was 2020, how we think this might shape future of work, sustainable fashion and goals and aspirations of 2021. Follow us on instagram for more behind the scenes.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text On our last episode of the season, we discuss whether Santa is real, whether brown families should keep magic of Father Christmas alive and the appropriate amount of money the Tooth Fairy should leave for a tooth. Join us as we talk Xmas, festive season and mince pies vs samosas.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text What habits have we maintained from our 'brown' roots? We discuss lotas, etiquette for guests, shoes in the house and supersititions.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text I'm joined by Mizan and Syed to discuss the 3 Bs (Biden, Brexit & Boris) and the two Cs (Climate Change & Covid) in this episode.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text In this episode, I sit down with a fellow Bengali speaker to discuss how words and phrases are often 'lost in translation' between Bengali in English. Expect lots of idioms, laughter and Banglish.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text In this weeks episode I sit down with Fahim to discuss the idea of biculturalism, and how it can result in someone feeling 'Not quite Asian enough' (and not quite 'British Asian' enough either). Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text In Brown communities, the stigma around mental health problems can discourage people from talking about their mental health .The amazing and award winning, Nazia Khatun (Fitness Reborn UK) joins us to understand and talk about mental health in different way and why fitness is such an important way to get your mental gear into action.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram...

Send a text What does modern day dating look like from the male perspective? I sit down with our first ever male guests on the podcast Naz & Pritam to hear the perils of modern day dating, the apps to avoid (and the ones to join),  their one line to get a date and of course,  weird dating stories Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text This Halloween, I sit down with some lovely ladies to discuss what modern day dating look like from the female perspective? We talk about our 'criteria',  online dating,  catfishing and  of course weird dating stories Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text We sit down with a first time mum of a beautiful baby boy to discuss the realities of motherhood during a pandemic, in amidst covid19, postpartum depression and the complexities of motherhood and Islam.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text I sit down with my sister to discuss the issue of colourism within the south asian community, including skin whitening, Bollywood and how to approach conversations about skin colour with younger generations Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text Sometimes in asian families the pressure to meet cultural familial and societal expectations are intense. Doing your own thing can be seen as betrayal. This contrast of individual agency and choice can make it hard to honour your needs and wants in life. This idea of ‘chasing your dreams’ or following your passion sounds great but often in reality is just frustrating. I’m joined by Blo...

Send a text We tackle the stigma that divorcees may face in Brown culture, and talk through the experience of a British Born Bengali's experiences with the topic.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text Digital Product Manager Vanessa joins me to discuss the your digital footprint, potential banning of TikTok, the dark side of social media and how you can protect yourself from cyber fraud.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts on instagram @boldbrownandbritish or Visit our Linktree

Send a text Is there a timeline to success? Does modern life fit into this timeline of success? Is our perception of success skewed? I'm joined by two successful women, Sandeep Kaur and Aziza Khabbush, to discuss what success means to them, the pressure we put on ourselves to fit into this idea of success and why millennials are the burnout generation.  Support the show Tell us your thoughts...

Send a text Now according to statistics, while men and women expressed the belief  in the appropriateness of both reaching for the bill, they both expressed the view the man should pay. I'm joined by Sandeep Kaur to discuss the modern age old question : In a world where evolving gender roles are complicating the fake wallet reach, who should pay for the first date?  Support the show Tell us y...

Send a text I (Quarina) discuss why I started this podcast, what it means to me and what it means to be Bold, Brown and British. If this sounds like the type of podcast you want to hear, please follow this podcast so you are always notified of the latest episodes. If you want any questions, queries or comments you can email me at hello@boldbrownbritish.com or follow us on instagram - @boldbrownbri...