This is Women of Colour

This is Women of Colour


Latest Episodes

E8: In conversation with Peymana Assad, politician, activist and campaigner
September 29, 2021

In this episode Peymana, the first person of Afghan origin elected to public office in the United Kingdom, shares how her lived experiences as a child refugee coming to London from Afghanistan shaped the trajectory of her education and career. A refreshin

E7: In conversation with Amina Malik, director and human resource expert
March 25, 2021

 In this episode we talk about the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender and religious beliefs and how all these dynamic identities impact opportunities and experiences. Amina has a no-nonsense approach, fostering and working hard to maintain a pos

E6: In conversation with Candice Cunningham, co-founder of MUV studio in Paris, France.
January 31, 2021

I spent an afternoon with Candice in late October, in Paris. Candice is the co-founder of MUV studio Paris, dedicated to food, fitness, play and movement. We discuss travelling, learning, relationship with the body and self, belonging, mothers and motherh

E0: Introduction
July 23, 2020

This short episode introduces the impetus for this podcast. Dr Jaya Gajparia introduces herself and her motivation to start this podcast project to document the lived experiences of women and girls of colour.