Podcast
Little Revolutions
Hosted by Freeda · EN
Little Revolutions is a series of conversations about the double standards, societal problems, and systemic injustices that feel bigger than any one of us. Our guests are activists and politicians, artists and athletes, and many more who are questioning the norms and rewriting the script. Every week, they share relatable little revolutions they’re making in their own lives and the ways in which we can all be changemakers. This podcast is brought to you by Freeda and hosted by Freeda English’s Head of Content, author and journalist Masuma Ahuja. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @freeda_en
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Masuma Ahuja: Everything is political
Feb 19, 202400:44:32Tap to summarizeIn this final episode of Little Revolutions, Masuma Ahuja took the guest seat. Masuma is a journalist and author whose work focuses on empowering young women through creating stories and culture that centre people's shared humanity. In this episode, Masuma talks about the power of community, how we can find connection through art, and the potential of building a better world together. To find out more about Masuma and her work, follow her on social media @masumaahuja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Joelle Taylor: Why art is a weapon
Feb 12, 202400:53:30Tap to summarizeJoelle Taylor is a poet and a writer. In this week's episode she spoke about the power of art and it's purpose in the society. She talked about experiencing poetry through open mic events and finding community and human connection in these experiences. Joelle's debut novel,The Night Alphabet is coming out on the 15th of February and it's launch will take place on the 16th of February at the Southbank Centre. To find more about Joelle and her work, follow her on social media @jtaylortrash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Alison Turkos: Why telling our stories is work
Feb 5, 202401:05:16Tap to summarizeAlison Turkos is a Survivor-Victim of rape fighting for systemic change. In this episode, Alison spoke about how they started changing the narrative and speaking about more than the trauma they've experienced. They talked about perceiving activism as an everyday act, and how they try to empower young people to feel they can be changemakers in their own communities. To find out more about Alison and the work they do, follow them on social media @alisonturkos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Jo Cheetham: How I took on Page Three and won
Jan 29, 202400:51:50Tap to summarizeJo Cheetham is an author of a book Killjoy, where she told her story of campaigning to end Page Three in The Sun. In this episode she spoke about her anger and frustration at constant sexualisation of women and girls that she experienced growing up and how campaigning against Page Three helped her realise that change is possible. To find out more about Jo and read her book, check out https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jo-cheetham/25729 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Aliyyah Koloc: A conversation about patience with one of the fastest women in motorsport
Jan 22, 202400:43:31Tap to summarizeAliyyah Koloc is a racing driver, who at the age of 19 has completed two Dakar Rallies. In this episode she spoke about her journey into motorsport, learning how to be patient and the power of breathing. To find our more about Aliyyah follow her on social media @aliyyahkoloc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Jennifer Lewis: Breaking down the boxes to build something better
Jan 15, 202400:45:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode Jennifer Lewis, the CEO and CoFunder of Lex - a social app for building queer community, talks about the process of discovering who she is and how that impacted her life. We speak about the power of community, surrounding yourself with people who empower you and sliding to people's DMs. To find our more about Jen and her work follow her on social media @jenlewis27 or check out @lex.app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Media Storm: This is why journalism needs to change
Jan 8, 202400:57:12Tap to summarizeMedia Storm is a multi-award-winning investigative news podcast created by Mathilda Mallinson(@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia). In this episode we speak with Mathilda and Helena about their journeys into journalism, the importance of how we tell the stories we tell and power of not taking yourself too seriously. To find more about them and Media Storm, listen to their podcast or follow them on social media @mediastormpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Meera Lee Patel: Redefining feminism as a mother
Dec 18, 202300:56:13Tap to summarizeMeera Lee Patel is an artist, writer and book maker. In this episode we talk about finding her path to becoming an artist, embracing the fear of taking risks and how her definition of feminism has changed since becoming a mother. To find out more about Meera and her work, follow her on social media @meeraleepatel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Soma Sara: The power of speaking up about sexual violence
Dec 11, 202300:47:00Tap to summarizeSoma Sara, author, CEO and Founder of Everyone's Invited. In this episode, Soma shares how her conversations with friends inspired her to start her organisation which is a place for survivors to share their stories. We talk about the power of testimony, the need for honest conversations about patriarchy and sexual violence in our culture, and the power of community in healing process. To find out more about Soma and her work, follow her (@somasara) and @everyonesinvited on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Sharon Gaffka: Being called an angry woman when you are misunderstood
Dec 4, 202300:50:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode, activist and ex-Love Islander Sharon Gaffka talks about charting an unconventional route into politics and activism. We discuss owning her anger, being misunderstood, and reframing labels that society imposes on her.To find out more about Sharon and her work, follow her on social media @sharongaffka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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