Farida Rafique

The Slow Dive Podcast

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“The Slow Dive" is an embrace of meaningful connection. Our podcast allows intentional listening, thoughtful reflection, and genuine connection. We aim to inspire meaningful dialogue through community roundtables and in-depth conversations with guests from diverse fields, including creativity, social impact, innovation, and community building. We invite our deep-thinking audience to embrace slow, intentional living and savor the art of long-form storytelling. By exploring candid, heartfelt discussions, we illuminate the profound interconnectedness of our global human family and encourage empat...

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Farida Rafique

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Self-Compassion in Uncertain Times 20.06.2024 1:00:44

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Slow Dive, "Self-Compassion in Uncertain Times." I'm your host, Farida Rafique. Today, we will explore the profound impact of self-awareness and responsibility on personal well-being. We'll also explore the importance of embracing change, honoring our unique experiences, and setting boundaries to foster self-compassion, especially in the face of trauma.

Community Round Table Part 2- Fitting In and Letting Go: Women Discuss Finding Their Place 19.06.2024 54:44

Welcome back to “The Slow Dive”! In today's episode, "Community Round Table Part 2 -Fitting In and Letting Go: Women Discuss Finding Their Place," host Farida Rafique brings together an incredible group of women—Berlin-based writer/Director Emily Manthei, Los Angeles-based Award-Winning Producer/Director Samantha K Henderson, Award-Winning Writer/ Educator/ Filmmaker Diana Abousaleh, and Gabriela...

Community Round Table Part 1- Strength and Sensitivity: Women Discuss Authenticity in Film and Life 17.06.2024 51:14

Welcome to "The Slow Dive," where we delve deep into meaningful conversations and global understanding. In today's episode, "Community Round Table Part 1," host Farida Rafique brings together an incredible group of women—Berlin-based writer/Director Emily Manthei, Los Angeles-based Award-Winning Producer/Director Samantha K Henderson, Award-Winning Writer/ Educator/ Filmmaker Diana Abousaleh, and...

Creativity Unleashed: Jake Yuzna's Approach to Diverse and Conscious Filmmaking 14.04.2024 1:01:29

Welcome back to another captivating episode of The Slow Dive. In today's exploration, we're gifted with the insights of Jake Yuzna, a beacon of independent cinema. Hailing from the snowy landscapes of Minneapolis, Jake brings us a world steeped in passion for filmmaking that transcends the ordinary. Join your host, Farida Rafique, as we navigate the intricate dance of passion and craft in the film...

Behind the Lens with Lisa Cole: Globe-Trotting Oscar-Shortlisted Filmmaker 14.04.2024 42:51

Lisa Cole is an artist—a masterful filmmaker who lends her voice to the unsung and the overlooked. Her portfolio brims with narratives that bring light to women, the perennial underdogs, weaving tales of their struggles against neglect and their journeys to self-empowerment and redemption.

From Russia to the United States. Making Moves. Making Movies. 10.03.2024 41:08

A journalist at 12 in Russia to an intrepid Writer/Director/Producer in Los Angeles –creating impact in film and entertainment. Meet Yelena Krivosheyeva.

Finite Time 19.02.2024 10:47

Welcome to The Slow Dive podcast, where we take a deep, contemplative look at life's big questions. In this episode, titled "Finite Time," our host, Farida Rafique, explores living in alignment with one's heart and spirit, the paradoxical nature of life, and the value of time and relationships. Through introspective musings and thought-provoking questions, Farida challenges listeners to examine wh...

Preamble - The Slow Dive Vibe Check 19.02.2024 18:04

Welcome to The Slow Dive podcast, where we delve into the interconnectedness of humanity and the impact of our experiences. In our inaugural episode, titled "Preamble," your host, Farida Rafique, shares insights from her background in film and human rights work and her journey. She speaks candidly about her own "cave moments" and the resiliency of the human spirit, setting the stage for the podcas...

Trailer 11.01.2024 1:13

The Slow Dive Podcast trailer.