EverydaySeh

Hey y’all! Hope you have been doing well. This week I have an amazing interview in store for you. I was lucky enough to have Mayaspoken join me to discuss, gentle parenting, intergenerational trauma, the agency of children, and how we all can implement different strategies to ensure that children feel and know that they are protected, safe and respected. This episode does deal with conversation surrounding abuse and trauma, so please take care of yourselves as you listen. Happy listening ! A little bit about Maya : MayaSpoken is an award winning spoken word artist, singer-songwriter, educator, author, activist, speaker and single mother. Through her love for words and spoken word poetry she shares messages of overcoming, healing, resilience and Black liberation while creating spaces for other poets to do the same. Maya is the 2023 Canadian Individual Spoken Word Champion. Follow Maya on all platforms at @MayaSpoken !

Guess who's backkkkkk! You know I had to give y'all another interview style episode and this time it's with one of my besties :) This episode, Yanaminah and I tackled the intricate and many times difficult aspects of being an eldest daughter in an African household. The expectations, the burdens, the resentment, the hyper independence, the frustrations, people pleasing and everything in between. In the end, we did chat about what care can look like, what boundaries look like when you finally say "no" to the expectations that we're placed onto you, what community can do to aid with that care, and what importance friendship and community has when one is letting go of intergenerational traumas. The conversation was healing for the both of us, and we hope it can be for you too. Happy listening :) Here is a bit more about Yanaminah, who you can find on everything as @yanaminah "Yanaminah is dedicated to addressing anti-black racism through public education, amplifying storytelling through community engagement, and empowering Black ideas within arts and cultural spaces. She’s currently the Community Guest Curator at the Ottawa Art Gallery."

Hey yall! I am back with another one :) Happy New Year to all of you and welcome back to EverydaySeh. This episode I discuss community, what it means to me, looks like to me and what are some ways that larger forms of community need to improve to ensure everyone is safe, cared for and loved. Enjoy and as always, share the episode and follow me on other platforms to get more !

“Gentrification is not solely about removing people. It is removing the cultural and community support people have built with each other.” These are just some of the very insightful words Joyce shared with me during our podcast episode which dealt with the topic of gentrification, urban planning, development and their interconnections with anti-blackness, land back and immigration. Joyce, who is currently studying Urban Planning at Queens University, graciously accepted to come on my podcast and discuss an issue that I know has probably impacted many of you watching this short clip. Not only were her words insightful, they were mind opening and profound. Thank you Joyce for taking the time to discuss this topic with me as it is one that impacts Black folks globally. Community is further destabilized when people are removed from their homes not only because of the physical displacement, but the communal and cultural one as well. As always, catch the rest of the episode on all platforms by going to the link in my bio. You can also find the information on where to reach me in my Linktree too :). Make sure you also reach out to Joyce (@shakenawanyi on IG) if you have any follow up questions. This is Part 2 to this amazing 2 part episode ! Enjoy!

“Gentrification is not solely about removing people. It is removing the cultural and community support people have built with each other.” These are just some of the very insightful words Joyce shared with me during our podcast episode which dealt with the topic of gentrification, urban planning, development and their interconnections with anti-blackness, land and immigration. Joyce, who is currently studying Urban Planning at Queens University, graciously accepted to come on my podcast and discuss an issue that I know has probably impacted many of you watching this short clip. Not only were her words insightful, they were mind opening and profound. Thank you Joyce for taking the time to discuss this topic with me as it is one that impacts Black folks globally. Community is further destabilized when people are removed from their homes not only because of the physical displacement, but the communal and cultural one as well. As always, catch the rest of the episode on all platforms by going to the link in my bio. You can also find the information on where to reach me in my Linktree too :). Make sure you also reach out to Joyce (@shakenawanyi on IG) if you have any follow up questions. This is only Part ONE so make sure to watch this space to catch Part 2 ! Happy listening!

Hey yall! This week we are discussing the complexities of identity with none other than my friend Norah, who is currently doing her masters in International Affairs. Norah gives us a deep dive of her master's thesis, and what led her to want to uncover more about the topic of ethnicity and identity in the African context. The episode not only discusses identity however, but also immigration, borders, travel and so much more! I hope that this two part episode gives you some interesting perspective. Here is a quote from Norah surrounding her research and some of her background as well: “My research on the complexities of identity is inspired by my own real world experience of trying to navigate the many identities that I take on/are given in this world. I’m the product of an intertribal marriage, my mom is from Banbanki and my dad is from Batibo. My identity again shifted when I moved to the states at the age of 8 and my identity has been complicated by the fact that I’m so far removed from Cameroon that I’m not Cameroonian enough but I’m not American enough as an immigrant which then leaves me stuck in the middle of multiple identities” Happy listening !

Hey yall! This week we are discussing the complexities of identity with none other than my friend Norah, who is currently doing her masters in International Affairs. Norah gives us a deep dive of her master's thesis, and what led her to want to uncover more about the topic of ethnicity and identity in the African context. The episode not only discusses identity however, but also immigration, borders, travel, the diaspora and so much more! I hope that this two part episode gives you some interesting perspective. Here is a quote from Norah surrounding her research and some of her background as well: “My research on the complexities of identity is inspired by my own real world experience of trying to navigate the many identities that I take on/are given in this world. I’m the product of an intertribal marriage, my mom is from Banbanki and my dad is from Batibo. My identity again shifted when I moved to the states at the age of 8 and my identity has been complicated by the fact that I’m so far removed from Cameroon that I’m not Cameroonian enough but I’m not American enough as an immigrant which then leaves me stuck in the middle of multiple identities” Happy listening !

Hey yall!! Long time no talk (pretty ironic considering the title of this new episode). As always, I am back with another episode, this time about consistency and why it can be difficult.  Enjoy!!

Hi all! This week I had the pleasure of being joined by my good friend @/dxlxyz on IG as we discussed the Brittney Griner sentencing and what this means in the context of drugs/ drug use, (de)criminalization and more. This is a heavy topic and I do hope that myself and my guest handled it with care. The history of drug criminalization in North America continue to disproportionately impact Black/ POC people and though Britney Griner was charged in Russia, it does not mean that countries such as Canada and the USA are exempt from harsh penalization when it comes to drug use. I hope this episode broadens some of your ideas surrounding this topic and you approach it with open mindness. Thank you. Find below the articles that were mentioned and other interesting facts about this topic - if you desire the pdfs, please email me and I will provide them.: Boyd, S. (2012). Drugpeace. Contemporary Justice Review, 15(2), 163-171.  Whiteacre, K. W.,& Pepinsky, H. (2002). Controlling Drug Use. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 13(1), 21-31. Linnemann, T. (2016). Walter White’s Death Wish. In Meth Wars: Police, Media, Power (pp. 21-33), New York: New York University Press. *If there is anything stated on this episode that you would like to fact check and learn more about, please do not hesitate to contact me !

Hello all!! Happy new month :) This week we talk alllll things Renaissance!! And I give a bit of tips on how I approach a new month. ENJOY!!!

Hey you all! Hope you have been having a great week so far.  This episode is very near and dear to my heart as we speak on a topic that I have a lot of passion for which is natural hair, specifically 4C hair. I start the conversation by speaking on the now viral video made my TikToker @/lipglossssss and speak on colourism, texturism, feautirism and the vitriol and violence that was spewed online towards her and others because of the video. It is a heavier topic, so do listen when/if you feel comfortable doing so. But as always, I want you all to feel safe in the spaces I create and I do hope that those of you who choose to listen, enjoy. There is also a video connected to this episode (a short snippet for now but if you all want to watch the rest I may need to upload in the near futureeee) so check that out on my IG at sehqueeen! Thank you all and enjoy!

Hey yall, I'm back with another deep episode LOL! This week, we talk about freindship breakups... we have all been through them :( I hope this episode gives you some things to reflect on, some things to think about and gives you the chance to give yourself grace and know that life goes on, even after a friend breakup. Enjoy !!

Hey yall!! I'm back with another #RELAXINGTHURSDAY! This week we talk love island (INDIYAH specifically), Burna Boy's new album and a bit on the abortion ban in the USA. Tap in and enjoy!!

Hey yall, I'm back !! Missed you all, feels like it's been ages.  This week we discuss boundaries! What are they, how to set them and some of my experiences in relation to setting them. It is not always easy but it can be done, with the right support and patience.  Enjoy!!

Hey yall! Hope you are having a good week. This #relaxingthursday we discuss Beyonce's new single "Break My Soul" and the elephant vs the lady situation.. a mess. Happy listening and have a great weekend !

Hey y'all! Back with another episode, this time attached with a little suprise... MY FACE! This week we talk about hair and some of the ridiculous charges some *braiders/hairstylist* put on their services. With every single bill going UP, why must I suffer to do my braids too? LOL. Let's talk about it and unpack.  Happy listening! And as always, catch me on Twitter @everydayseh to continue the conversation and catch up on other topics too.

Listen. Sometimes we need some light conversations! So join me during #relaxingthursdays where we talk about some fun things that happened during the week, we laugh, we keke and we enjoy.  Make sure you engage with the episodes using the #everyday on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter as well at @everydayseh to keep up with episode drops, polls and conversations!

This is for those who sometimes feel lost or unfulfilled. Trust me, you are not alone and you do not have to be ! Happy listening :)

Welcome back:)! Today's topic is all about burnout. In this episode, I will be speaking about burnout, when I experienced it and giving some tips on how to deal with it when it arises. Enjoy !

Self-confidence is not stagnant and can be difficult to tap into. Join me on my very first episode where I tackle self-confidence and share some tips I have used in my journey of building that confidence over time.