In this episode, Layla explores the depths of the prejudice she faced for her natural hair to ultimately coming to terms with her roots and identity. The journey blooms into a call for action to recognize natural hair discrimination is a vital ingredient for combatting racial inequity. Akhila and Layla converse about the steps that can be done for GenZ to understand natural hair.

A student at LaGuardia High School in NYC, New York, Duha Elkhouli shares her heart wrenching story of a time she had to singlehandedly combat islamophobia. Duha speaks about the limited representation of Muslim women in the media and how she had to grapple with the realities of being a GenZ Muslim minority in a school that is predominantly white. 

Welcome to The GenZ Experience, a podcast branching off of GenZ Girls, an international organization redefining gender equity. At the GenZ Experience, your hosts - Akhila Boda and Layla Hussein - will discuss all there is to the diverse interests, experiences, and perspectives of Generation Z.