What will people say? Lok ki bolbe? Log kya kahenge? This is a question we’ve all been asked. It’s a question that has shaped our decisions and choices. In this podcast, we’re going to share real stories through open conversations about what we’ve done despite being asked WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY?? We’ll discuss how to get over the hurdle of worrying about what other people will say. How do we make our own decisions? Shape our own identities? Find out by listening to stories from people who chal ...
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If you ended up here, consider yourself a little mad. My name is Miki! I am an anthropologist based in Japan and I currently work with rebellious young children. I love mad people striving towards a different world. I do not understand madness, but I seek madness. This podcast, her bit of madness, is a means for myself to connect to those working with social change and create an irresistible madness together that encourages a world that works for more. Subscribe and lettuce be mad together:)
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Hazel is one of the founders of Earth Farm, an initiative to create a space of interaction between migrants and the Chinese population through farming in Hong Kong. She is an inspiration, though she remains very humble about her life. HAVE YOU SEEN THE PHOTOS ON THEIR INSTAGRAM PAGE? It's bubblinggggg with life. Earth Farm is one of the next destin…
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4. A mermaid knows no borders: Leni Alvarez in Mexico City
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There are people I meet and I wonder “Wait, did I know you…in another life?” Leni is one of these people! She and Maggie are the hosts of the podcast Pochas So What, a platform for the deported and returned community. She is now an activist on migrant rights in Mexico City after she was forcefully returned when she was 16. Leni is also a part-time …
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3. Where are the massive drums: Sofia Camacho in Mexico
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Sofia is the owner of a consultancy firm Kaxan that specializes in environmental and gender issues in Mexico. She went on a trip on Ship for World Youth (http://swy.international/) where she connected with her calling. I. Want. To. Go. On. A. Ship! She is now running several campaigns on the endangered species in Mexico and loves odd conversations …
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2. Other things follow when you are bold and brave: Nazwa Tahsin in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Nazwa is our guest today! I’m particularly fond of Nazwa and I like all of her social media posts (I wonder if she finds me strange? Maybe a little creepy. Ah, mad!) She is based in Dhaka where she is an entrepreneur and a researcher (among other things). Having never settled in a place, I struggle to find my belonging, but in her work, Nazwa illus…
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1. If marriage doesn't want me: Zahra Taghlaoui in Erfoud, Morroco
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Zahra Taghlaoui is from Erfoud. Born with a right hand and leg handicap, she is now the main assistant at Anouar Coordination of Associative Action which promotes the inclusion and awareness of diabetes and general disability in Erfoud. For those of you who don't know me, I see stuff when people talk. She's giggling as she bathes in the sunrise on …
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0: What will people say about the trailer?
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Hi and welcome! Here we go. I’m so excited and nervous and anxious and giddy to put this out into the world. As you can hear by the amazing quality, I’ve totally got this 100% down. Alas, we can only go up from here right? If you liked what you heard and want to be a part of this and share your story, please send an email to whatwillpeoplesaypod@gm…
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