Tanj Talks

RIP NUNO CARDOSO- SISTER MAGDA RECOUNTS

My brave dear school friend of 20 years @magdainmiltonkeynes speak out about her brother Nuno Cardoso for the first ever time. Nuno passed away in police custody back in November 2017. Episode 10 (link in bio) We also touch on: •The police as a institution • Racism •Black Lives Matter •Stereotypes • Colourism

F R O M • A U S T R A L I A • T O • T H E • UK

• F R O M • A U S T R A L I A • T O • T H E • U.K. Episode 9 https://open.spotify.com/episode/52jzrCMc2HhlqbUGWvNskN?si=LyCIiAgOSqq_7Zza4DmVcg&dl_branch=1 My work colleague and friend Chand comes on to discuss: • Life of a expat • Comparisons between Australia and the U.K. •Current affairs • History Chand’s story of her father encouraging her and her sister to travel was very inspiring. Very different to that of many South Asian women who are usually pressured to get married first than travel. #tanjtalks #southasianwomen #australia #indian #uk #expatlife #history #pandemic

•H O W • T O • E M P O W E R • W O M E N • T O • N A V I G A T E • T H R O U G H • T H E I R • P R O F E S S I O N A L • L I V E S • A N D • W I D E R • S O C I E T Y Episode 8 (link in bio) My dear friend Tahira a teacher, head of year and the co founder of @mamasweetmangoes came on to discuss traditional views and expectations of females in south Asian communities. She touched on career, marriage, childhood, adulthood and how important it is to find our voice and communicate. Tahira is the person I always go to for advice in regards to schooling, career or just a general chat. She always has so much knowledge on the subjects she speaks on and I just love learning from her. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uOlC7Dt6Z3fqI9CCFThYE?si=qZgM33JvTtyqaQyfvTkRMQ Available to listen on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts

How inportant is it to uplift each other?

• H O W • I M P O R T A N T • I S • I T • T O • U P L I F T • E A C H • O T H E R ? • Episode 7 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eWMtXwph8lx9Qyu4IuEYK My dear friends @tannikabir_ and @allthingsmummy2400 discuss: • The power of positivity • Changing mindset • Ramadan • The role of fathers • Organisation is key? •Activities • Tablets Both of these girls are close to my heart. Both fiercely independent and intelligent women, all while strongly believing in the empowerment of women. They are the types of friends everyone needs in life and a inspiration too. Their attitudes and mindset is so progressive. I personally felt I learnt so much during our chat. They spoke to eloquently and were so open with their way of thinking. Link in bio available on Spotify, Apple and Google podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eWMtXwph8lx9Qyu4IuEYK Please check out @tannikabir_ and @allthingsmummy2400

B R O T H E R H O O D • C H A T S

T H E • I M P O R T A N C E • O F • M A L E • F R I E N D S H I P S • Episode 6 My first ever all male guests! It was a honour having my husband’s school friends on. We discussed @rikz_plumbing journey of reverting to Islam. We touched on stereotypes and labels with @y.dotyusuf a web developer who raps. The brutally honest @halalfatman talked about being a “authentic” food blogger in a world full of fake personas on Instagram. We had a bit of a heated discussion about moving out of London, mortgages and house prices. Please click the link to listen to on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/40uisMngWy2KyQHfbEX0vf?si=oyUIvzDmRtSDeMACQbKckA Also available on Apple and Google podcasts too!

W O U L D • Y O U • L E T • YOUR • C H I L D • G O • O N • A • SLEEPOVER?

Episode 5 My mummy friends and I tackle topics about sleepovers, open communication and the precautions that we take in regards to our children’s safety. We refer back to our own experiences as children and high profile cases and they affected us. We discuss the evolution of social media and how it was like for us growing up during a era social media didn’t exist. Please click the link to listen on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TEEgoGWOYx4gOic5GH9aC?si=e0XXr4qHSd2GCrlPuc5k5g Also available on Apple and Google podcasts

P A N D E M I C • M U M M Y • C H A T S

My dear friends @ellizas_canvas_boutique @khudeza_a and @svm_13 discuss losses, pregnancy, giving birth and motherhood during the pandemic. Please click the link to have a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fLDQQIOWFhqt19zVOCzIP?si=auk8ubVMR7CNvsoWPNwJjw Please check out @ellizas_canvas_boutique and @to_the_whistle_ltd

The challenges of an interracial marriage: Tia and Saleem's story

Tia and Saleem discuss the obstacles they endured from culture and society due to their interracial marriage. Hear their story on how they overcame these hurdles. https://open.spotify.com/episode/08nZVNtWyplNpIqG3maRMC?si=9bQdN-EGQmKchq1snWVjqg

The journey of a young widow: Shethila's story

A touching story about a young mother of 2 Shethila, who shares her heart wrenching story of losing the love of her life her husband and the father of her kids. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3txocERmFOp0adLAn3yS3C?si=UDtC_1SlRt2JlSPucWmpEw

How to survive a divorce: Rhea's story

Tanj speaks to Rhea who has been going through a heart breaking divorce for the past year. Listen to her story about her journey and the factors that contributed towards it. A story that many South Asian girls can identify and relate with but still considered a taboo topic. https://open.spotify.com/episode/35tQAWUlQNpu41a4cuDNS9?si=9c7MuvtzTPi4-H_j_psizg