Love them, hate them or fear them, female villains are my favourite. We discuss the femme fatale, going against traditional notions of womanhood and powerful women in mythology perceived as a threat to men. Portfolio: imaan.journoportfolio.com Hope you enjoy! Message me on instagram @starryimi  xoxo

In this episode I play voicenotes some of my listeners kindly send in on women they admire, why some girls feel stuck in mediocrity, and advice on stepping into your full power + potential. Enjoy! And remember - stay fierce, stay ferocious. XO 

In our first episode we discuss women's safety at university, media conversations around violence against women and how sexism begins in the classroom. I reflect on messages I received from women on social media and how we can move forwards.  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ Instagram @starryimi Email [email protected] Portfolio imaan.journoportfolio.com 

(trigger warning: SA)  In this unfiltered, raw, passionate episode we talk about some topics which have been trending regarding male violence over women and abortion, the importance of differentiating between culture and religion, and my own journey with feminism.  I definitely want to do more episodes deconstructing female sexuality in culture and religion so think of this episode as an introductory one and hopefully I'll go into greater detail in the future.  Link to my portfolio: https://imaan.journoportfolio.com/. Feel free to reach out to me via email/ social media (@starryimi) to let me know your thoughts!  Love, Imaan x 

In today's episode we delve into the idea of a 'butterfly phase', staying in the present and not giving up on yourself ♡ Read more from me: https://imaan.journoportfolio.com/ Imaan x 

Sources https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-heal-your-mind-and-body-with-powerful-sounds-c8ee64a1dbd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJVWCUpJEI&list=PL9NOKtt9g2cZsSKdp6CT4tRcjaRB1LKYE&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWgovrW-Z0 Portfolio & Playlists https://imaan.journoportfolio.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a14Rh8wyZrq9wS5ZMsZ9h?si=338d0aab7ef34ce7 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNkWPsdS8c4JF71dxqKDLku0TANqepkje Love, Imaan x

In our very first episode we will be discussing body image and eating disorders. First going a little into my journey, then the stereotypes of Black and Brown women with eating disorders in the media, and different representations of body dysmorphia. I finish with reciting one of my poems about recovery. I have attached some information and helpline links to the description if this is a triggering topic. I hope you enjoy listening and can take something away!  Eating Disorder and Body Dysmorphia Information and Helpline: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/about-eating-problems/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/body-dysmorphia/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd/about-bdd/ Haaniyah’s Essay https://haaniyah.medium.com/yes-im-fat-yes-i-have-an-eating-disorder-no-i-m-not-okay-9eb27c648758 My Portfolio https://imaan.journoportfolio.com/ Sources: Rossini, 2015 Rice, 2009 Goeree, Sovinsky, & Iorio, 2011 Becker, 2003 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a35586325/eating-disorder-black-asian-women-statistics/ Love, Imaan x