Juicy Conversations with Julie

20/03/2024

It recently broke out in the French press that Aya Nakamura might be performing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Although still just a rumour, this news was enough for the far-right to lose their mind and France’s systemic racism to be brought back to the surface.

Any time you talk about Aya Nakamura, the most successful and popular French artist in the world, a dark-skinned Black French woman, the subtle and overt racism that plagues French society is unearthed. Find out more in the latest episode of Juicy Conversations! 🗣️🎙️

20/02/2024

Two for the price of one today! 🎉📢

As we watch a number of human and environmental disasters unfold all across the world, many activist groups are calling for commercial boycotts to put pressure on those with the most power to change their behaviour.

But do boycotts really hold any power today? And if so, what makes a successful one? We’re diving into this today with a piece looking at some more and less recent examples, and a short episode reflecting on how much our complacency might be to blame 👀

Hope you enjoy!! 💕

16/10/2023

Wrote a little something about navigating friendships with social anxiety & the importance of communicating boundaries with the people you love.

My sis also has a lil feature which is just a bonus reason as to why you should read it 😉

09/07/2023

Collen Ballinger is getting canceled again, Shein's latest influencer trip might be its most controversial to date, it’s been a busy few weeks on social media!
In the chaos of all this, it got me thinking about if and how influencer activity and content can be regulated and how many passes a person gets before they face consequences. Available on all streaming platforms 💕

03/07/2023

Nahel’s death at the hands of French police has sparked riots all across the country for almost a week now. But what happened and why are people so mad? Read all about it here!

25/04/2023

Couldn’t let Stress Awareness Month end without producing something for you to enjoy 😉
In all seriousness, conversations around stress (and mental well-being in general) can often be quite intense, triggering or on the contrary superficial and distorted. So I hope this little listicle brings a new perspective and tone to the wide pool of online conversations around stress and self-care 💕

13/04/2023

The UK government is considering changing the legal definition of s*x in it’s Equality Act to refer specifically to ‘biological gender’. This announcement has sparked uproar up and down the country for how unfair it would be on transgender individuals, as well as being generally unenforceable. Read more here!

01/02/2023

Veganuary just came to an end, but it it doesn’t mean you can’t keep trying! Changing our lifestyles and eating habits isn’t always easy, but any little effort helps, especially when it comes to environmentally friendly choices. Just start slow and do what feels right! ⭐️🌍

22/11/2022

Following the death of Mahsa Amini, Iranians all arouns the country have been protesting the Islamic Republic’s oppressive treatment of women, morality police and handling of the economy. How did it all start? We’re summarising it all for you today.

31/08/2022

Back in June, shortly after the constitutional right to an abortion was revoked, reports found that many women in the US were deleting their period and pregnancy tracking apps. Two months later, a Mozilla report gives us more insight as to why and why it matters. Read all about it here. Questions and opinions are welcome in the comments 💕

22/08/2022

22/08/2022

A week ago marked a year since the Taliban seized Kabul and took control of Afghanistan. Since then, Afghan society has known many changes, most of which are far from positive. From women’s rights, to the economy or freedom, Afghan citizens and residents have had to endure many hardships in the past year, and things don’t seem like they will be changing any time soon. A year on, this still matters more than ever and these stories need to continue to be told. Read more about it here.

21/06/2022

In 2017, “re-education camps” were established in the Chinese region of Xinjiang as part of what Chinese officials reported to be a “people war on terror”. Since then, Uyghur muslims, along with other Chinese Muslim minorities have been held in these, where reports and investigations suggest human rights are being violated daily. Read more about it here. All thoughts, comments and questions are welcome below.

23/05/2022

The Spanish government recently approved a bill that would change the s*xual and reproductive rights for many of the country’s citizens. The bill notably discusses abortion rights and menstrual leave.

Although it still needs to be approved by the Parliament, a process which can take months and will most likely require several amends, in the current political context when it comes to abortion rights, the bill was seen by many as a sign of hope and much needed progress. Read all about it here. Any comments or opinions are welcome in the comments. 💕

12/05/2022

Divisive debates, protests and activism have been at the heart of America’s streets, media and institutions since the US Supreme Court’s potential plan to end the constitutional right to an abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked. Although the February draft opinion is far from being final, people all across the country have been sharing strong opinions about this one. Here is what is happening and what it could mean.

24/02/2022

At the start of the year, reports about the Black Lives Matter Global Foundation Network raised a few eyebrows and resurfaced an ongoing conversation surrounding the organisation’s finances and lack of structural management. As the group could be facing charges by the IRS due to its lack of fiscal regularity, many wonder where the money BLMGFN ever went and how this could impact the organisation’s but also the entire movement’s legitimacy.

01/12/2021

In honour of World AIDS Day, let’s debunk some of the misconceptions and urban legends surrounding the s*xually transmitted disease.
Don’t forget that the best way to stay safe is to wear protection (not just use birth control) and get tested regularly, there is no shame in that. There are also still more than 35 million people that need support and understanding, so read up on this, be here for the ones around you and if you can, donating is always an option. If you know of good charities, influencers, content creators, journalists, activists and resources, please share them in the comments below.
A podcast discussing the 80s epidemic and it’s disproportionate impact on the LGBTQ+ community will be out tomorrow. In the meantime, all thoughts, questions and opinions are welcome in the comments. 💕

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15/11/2021

In this episode, we honour Black History Month as we dive into it’s importance, meaning to us as well as the struggles and changes that need to happen for the black community. From more inclusive and well rounded education to putting an end to blackfishing and cultural appropriation, we discuss how far we have come in the fight for equality whilst also reminding ourselves of what makes us proud to be black. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube. 💕
Special thanks to my guests and Akuya ✨