Rainbow Blak Host Of Ampersand The Enigma Podcast speaks about her inspiration behind her starting the podcast and some of the areas of discussion to be had with the focus being on society, popular culture and all the strands of life. Rainbow Blak also talks about her other platforms where she known for her dynamic Instagram blogging style which documents Black culture across the diaspora, her Insta DJ sets and lively debates on Twitter with other influencers and podcasters globally. The pod ...
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Keeping Up With Harry Meghan & British Mainstream Media Ep 53
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Rainbow Blak discusses what happening in mainstream media and British politics. Suella Braveman hates on UK Multiculturalism and wants to stamp it out. Rainbow Blak reflects on the King Charles Coranation and the fallout Meghan , Harry & Dora attend women Foundation awards in NY Meghan, Doria & Harry chased by UK Paparazzi in car chase similar to L…
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Rainbow Blak reflects on all things spring. What Spring brings State of the UK economy How the cost of living is affecting everyday people Tiktok the new kid in platform town & content creators Rise of the side hustle Filtering the filters Be careful who you idolise DaI Lamia Prince Harry & King Charles Coronation Drama https://open.spotify.com/sho…
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Jah Shaka Tribute Special By Rainbow Blak Ep 51
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Rainbow Blak Presents a special tribute of her memories of Jah Shaka Legendary Dub Godfather. Known for his unique DJing style, profilic music production of exclusive dub plates , a musician, a songwriter, a singer/vocalist, sound technician, record label owner, youth worker & philanthropy across the world particularly in Jamaica & Africa. Jah Shak…
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Coming To Meghan Markle & Oprah ♛ Ep 50
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Rainbow Blak explores a multitude of topics shaped by the International Women's Day and why it should be a month. Billie Holliday vs United States Of America the truth behind the film Coming To America 2 was it what we expected or more? #Comingtoamerica No tax on women sanitary products those small victories The evolution of the Abortion Pill due t…
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Rainbow Blak shares her thoughts on the Cover 19 vaccine and her experiences of getting the vaccine Side affects Harry & Meghan 2nd baby news Trumpy leaves office That Inauguration ceremony the gossip Amanda Gorman the Poet Colorism in UK Media - Candace Brathwaite Black women dying during childbirth Black Creatives & Social Media Tune in for an in…
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THE EPIC 2020 WRAP UP PODCAST EPISODE 48 🎤🦁
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Rainbow Blak returns from a long hiatus to discuss, reflect and on all the events. The people that have shaped what has turned out to be an historic unprecendent year in medical and social history. During a global Pandemic and a virus that at present seems untameable. Using the alphabet Rainbow Blak reviews all the major standout moments, people, p…
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Rainbow Blak shares her first train trip into Central London since the COVID19 lockdown has been eased. What does this new normal look and sound like in the usually hustling bustling of South East London during in an unprecedented heatwave of 35 degrees heat. In this new culture of wearing a mask in the city where looking good is part of London's c…
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Terry talks BLM with Generation Z with Rainbow Blak and the true impact of how the Black Lives Matter is affecting the youth. The relationship between police and young people in 2020. Systemic Racism Tommy Robinson's Gaslighting & BLM Protests How to handle when police stop young people and keeping safe. Racial profiling Passing on the wisdom to su…
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RB talks on whats been happening since lockdown has been slowly easing in the UK and around the word with friends. The UK Governments handling of COVID19 UK schools opening vs home schooling On the furlough Dominic Cummings the lies & double standards Covid fatalities Protecting your mental health -walking benefits Boris Johnson replicates himself …
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Rainbow Blak pays homage to UK Rap & Hip-Hop legend Ty who recently passed away due to contracting the COVID19 Virus. This man was not only truly unique, but dynamic way ahead of his time terms of his exploration of using different sounds and genres in his production. Known to his fans has TY but in his community Brixton, South London he was Ben Ch…
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George Floyd -The Power Of Protest Ep 43 ✊🏾
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Rainbow Blak brings you a very in-depth raw podcast episode were she discusses the latest developments on the George Floyd case and how the murder is not only affecting those close to him but the entire world has had their consciousness pricked and there is no going back. Now everyone is WOKE!! The issues around race, systemic racism and racism hav…
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George Floyd The Unravelling Of The American Justice Systems Ep 42 ⚖️
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RB discusses and explores the killing of George Floyd captured on camera and then televised to the world. The murder bares chilling similarities to a long line of Black men and women killed via police brutality in America over the decades since historic killings of Black men. One which sticks out is that of Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, Philando Cas…
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Quarantine Phone Chat With Mr J "Social Distancing The Struggle Is Real" Prt 2 Ep 40 👤
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RB continues her phone chats with Mr J whilst in deep self isolation in the midst of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Listen in now. RB Talks Eating Clean RIP Business Politricks Trump vs Boris China Universal Credit How Pets Are Coping In Quarantine -Junior Black Da Cat Stealing PPE Social Distancing Working From Home Poor Health Cheesy Mouth Tune in fo…
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RB Quarantine & Chat Phone In With Mr J Oh Rona Prt 1 Ep 39 📞
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RB waxes lyrical with her brother Mr J during in quarantine on the phone about the current situation of how Corona Virus is affecting everyday life in the UK. reflecting on a weird Easter. What his thoughts are about the frontline workers, those who have died due to COVID19, how its affecting employment in the UK, Milk prices and why the Government…
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The Rise Of The Skilled Heroes Fighting Covid 19 Ep 38
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RB talks PPE Equipment Adjusting to quarantine life How the global pandemic is affecting business/employment How the Corona Virus is changing perception of how society views low paid skilled workers The Tory Government handling of Rona RB Storytime Quarantine phone calls with RB & Friends Slogans & Acronyms Things to do during in lockdown Tune in f…
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Clap For Carers & NHS Staff Unsung Heroes (COVID 19) 🦠 Ep 37
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RB talks about how Tuesday nights in the U.K have become moments in time when has a nation we breakout of quarantine or lockdown. Opening our windows and doors to show how we value frontline workers at the forefront of the Corona Virus Pandemic and why the UK nation clapping in support is much than just communities coming together to support doctor…
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COVID 19 How It Put The World On Pause Ep 36 🦠
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RB chimes in to share her real time experiencing of whats happening in the UK and abroad since the global Pandemic known has the Corona Virus & COVID 19 is sweeping across the world and as effectively ground the world to a halt within a short space of time. RB discusses the start of the Corona Virus -Wash Your Hands Panic Buying vs Stock piling Foo…
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Travelling In Europe Whilst Black Car Talk Ep 35 🛄
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Rainbow Blak goes on a car journey with her guest Mr J were they explore what it like to travel in Spain, the things to do, how to make your money stretch, some of the quirks of the people of the island. Some of the things you notice when travelling whilst being Black and older when travelling in Europe. How Europe has learnt to accommodate the ex-…
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Rainbow Blak welcomes in the New Year 2020 by revisiting some of the big events which shaped the ending of 2019 and the future of not only 2020 but beyond that in terms of where Conversative ( Tory) Party will take the UK which finds itself in turmoil. The General Elections certainly bought a lot of the froth to the boil many families, friends and …
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Rainbow Blak talks on how she discovered the joys of Marie Kondo and how its influencing her new romance with her wardrobe. Which ultimately lead to her discovering thrifting blogger/vlogger Karen Britchick and becoming aware of the harm fast fashion is having on society ,the environment and learning to shop your wardrobe. This leads to a wider dis…
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Black History Month Pree Da Progression ? Bonus Ep 33A
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Rainbow Blak discusses what does Black History month mean to US now in 2019 ? Black actors/films/tv shows/directors how they are changing the narratives on our screens Rapman releases first film #bluestorymovie June Saprong takes on the BBC in new Head of Diversity role Merky Books and how Rapper Stormyz is supporting Black Authors to publish their…
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Rainbow Blak has a quick rant about her latest social observations whilst living in the capital London. It would seem our urban settings are being taken over by little silver aliens in the shape of ....... wait for it the invasion of the silver canister fam. Everyone is seeking happiness everywhere you go they are there in their posses laying in th…
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Why Does Jealousy Happen In Relationships? Ep32 🤢
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Rainbow Blak explores the delicate subject of relationships, the common causes of why men and women experience jealousy into today ever complicated landscape of dating, dating apps and social media. She goes beneath the surface looking at how all theses elements are affecting how relationships are formed posing those real questions such has is mono…
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Your Health Is Your Wealth - Announcement Ep 31 🏥
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Rainbow Blak announces a short suspension of the her podcast due to ill health but not before having a quick chat about whats happening in Parliament, with Boris Johnson UK PM and the levels of cruelty experienced by the Bahamas people from Trump after the hurricane left their island devastated by mothernature. Rainbow Blak thanks her listeners and…
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The Gentrification Of Carni AKA Nottinghill Carnival Episode 30 🎢
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Rainbow Blak is bringing a a Dutchie Pot full of goodness in this episode in the spirit of Nottinghill Carnival. This weeks topics cover ; Junior Blak Da Cat - Expensive Pet Care Nottinghill Carnival Shennigans Who Stole The Soca Magic Masquerade Safety Manchester Pride Discrimination Against POC Mist The Rapper Gets Robbed/Shot Mostack Vs Twitterv…
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The Black Community It Takes A Village - Ep 29 👨👩👧👦
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Rainbow Blak pays tribute to her Aunty Shabulla Foluke who recently passed and her debut on Birmingham, UK radio where she discusses her concerns about what has happened to the UK Black Community. The interview sees her share some of her social observations of how the Black Community and the sense of togetherness has been broken down overtime. Some…
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Chime-In "Time Out Give Yourself Permission To De-stress" Ep 28 ☮️
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Rainbow Blak explores how not recognising the symptoms of stress can build up on us. Also feeling stressed is often a sign of deeper issues going on in our chaotic and busy lives, so before things start to spiral out of control we have to be able stop and bring ourselves into the present moment so we can allow ourselves to focus on the Here & Now. …
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Family Matters & Bereavement Ep 27 🇪🇹
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Rainbow Blak is back after taking some time out due to a family bereavement. This episode sees her celebrate the amazing achievements of her late Aunty Shabulla Foluke. So this is a tribute episode in her memory and much more. This episode not only explores the amazing life of Rainbow Blak's aunty but she also takes you through what actually happen…
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Rainbow Blak talks about that controversial apology by Stormyz about Glastonbury Headliner and why some people could not just let him live. How the new mini get away is and how its fast becoming our new staycation. The unreal reality of reality tv Love Island and how unhealthy it is to appear to appear on Love Island for people of colour. Also Rain…
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Attachment Styles In Intimate Relationships Whats Yours & Why ? Ep 25 💑
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Rainbow Blak explores how knowing your attachment styles can have a massive impact on how you not only connect with people but also how it affects your intimate relationships. How close do we let our partners and others in. Where do we develop our understanding of attachments and intimacy and how to recognise when people are not being their true se…
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When Stormyz Took Glastonbury By Storm/The Truth About The Windrush & UK Government Ep 24 🌪🚢
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Rainbow Blak brings you a hard hitting jam packed episode exploring how UK Grime artist Stormyz single-handley shut down Glastonbury Festival by dominating the iconic Pyramid stage with his powerfully curated show at the legendary festival in the UK. Stormyz not only headlined Glastonbury he got people debating, talking, thinking a bout social issu…
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Chime-In:Revenge Of The Energy Vampire vs Personal Goals Ep 23 🧛♂️
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Rainbow Blak talks reflecting on personal goals and recognising who is is who in your social circle. She explores why friends or those close to us appear to struggle to show authentic support to those working on creative projects or trying to get somewhere but how relying on others to elevate or motivate us can often lead to major disappointment. A…
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Boris Johnson Domestic Abuse Silence Is Not Golden Even For Politicians Ep 22 🗣
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Rainbow Blak explores the delicate subject of Domestic Abuse with a very raw and frank discussion about Boris Johnson's mask falling off. Just has the blue bloodied boy of politicks is about to scoop the role of Prime Minister a scandal of magnitude proportions breaks out regarding Domestic Abuse. Carrie Symonds girlfriend 31 years old partner of B…
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Boris Johnson The Emperors New Clothes & Death Of The UK High St Ep 21 🤡
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Rainbow Blak discusses and explores the rise of Boris Johnson and his legacy since being in government. Who is the man behind the folly and what is our experiences of him since being plunged from the Commons into the lime light and now into No.10 Downing Street has outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May NOT leaves behind a trail of Brexit debris for B…
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Chime In-Diary of A Lupus Warrior/Review 'When They See Us" 🎥 Ep 20
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Rainbow Blak talks your health is your wealth vibes. Living with Lupus and clawing back energy through positive thinking, doing and her therapeutic works. She also talks about getting distracted by Director Ava Duvernay's groundbreaking mini series "When They See Us " and how it affected her and her brother. Ampersand The Enigma Podcast is now avai…
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Pride Season Doesn't Mean Open Season On LGBTQI People!!! Ep 19 🏳️🌈
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Rainbow Blak talks Pride Season and the rise of Homophobic Hate Crimes in the UK against men & women of the community. A recent high profile case to hit the media is Lesbian couple Melania Grey and her partner Chris. Whilst travelling on a bus in North London a group of teenaged boys began to harass, coerce and demand that they perform and kiss eac…
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Grenfell Tower The Ongoing Pain 2 Years On Ep18 💚💚
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RB discusses the 2 year anniversary of Grenfell Tower for survivors and the 72 people that lost their lives to an unlawful devastating tower block fire caused by flammable cladding installed on the block of flats built in 1974 in North Kensington London. The tragedy took place on 14th June in 2017 and involved 45 London fire fighters who tackled th…
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Fathers Day Special/ Dispelling The Myths Of Absent Black Fathers Ep17 ❤️
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Rainbow Blak brings you a very special Fathers Day Episode to discuss, celebrate and basically destroy many of the harmful myths around Black Fathers being absent or poor fathers to their children. She also explores some of the barriers that stop men in general being present for their children or from being the best fathers they can be to their chi…
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Line Of Duty Gets Broken All The Way Down Review By RB & J Ep 16 👮
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Rainbow Blak & Guest share their very intimate carpooling style review of hit cop series Line Of Duty season 1 written by Jed Mercurio. In a funny humorous trip home Rainbow Blak & J speak explicitly about their experience of season 1 of Line Of Duty with the central character being Detective Tony Gates (Lennie James). Line Of Duty is a series base…
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Behind Bars -The Truth About UK Prisons ⚖ Ep15
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In this episode Rainbow Blak and guest share some of their intimate conversations whilst driving to their hometown in a carpooling style interview exploring and discussing whats really going on in UK Prisons. The conversation is raw, honest unedited and all the way real about some of the underline issues of UK prison culture. What keeps men trapped…
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Rainbow Blak chimes back in after a short break with another new episode of Chime-In. Exploring why time is precious, how we use it and how some us misuse each others time. Also how offering olive branches and recognising when to utilise the bridges offered to us. Not everything of value is monetary. Purpose & Time the links are undeniable we stay …
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Chime-In:Bereavement/Loss & Being Dumped By IG Ep 13 ⚰️
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Rainbow Blak returns with another segment of Chime-in after taking a much needed break. In this segment she explores dealing with unexpected loss and bereavement of family members and being digitally disabled and dumped by IG & IGTV after 9 years of micro-blogging on their platform and losing everything with no way of restoring my account, grieving…
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Meghan Markle Baby Joy Destroyed By Racism In Plain Sight Ep 12 👶🏽
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Rainbow Blak brings you a packed show in this episode were she discusses the big news of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's long awaited arrival of their son. Nothing could have prepared the Prince & Princess of Sussex for the racist backlash from washed up British Comedian Danny Baker who posted a controversial photography of a royal couple leaving ho…
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Chime In-You Cant Be Wrong & Strong Ep 11 💪🏽
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Rainbow Blak brings another Chime-In session exploring how being ignorant can have long-term effects in our relationships. Listen to this episode if you feel you are holding onto something that is all consuming and no longer serves you. Letting go is freedom. Chime In- Will be a new weekly segment with snap shot talks on the curve balls and thought…
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John Singleton Passing - Why I Felt This One Ep 10 🎬
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Rainbow Blak discusses how she took the news of John Singleton Film Director and Screenwriter unexpected passing and why it affected her more deeply than you could imagine. This episode is an in depth exploration into John's journey into the film world and the epic body of work he produced triggering a global response from Black people globally to …
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Rainbow Blak explores how to deal with people who project aggression and abusive behaviours on to you. Dealing with these behaviours can have long lasting affects on how we form relationships throughout our lives. Influencing our decision making, our emotional health and our mental health. If not nipped in the bud or challenged then the person beha…
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Racism In Football Know Da Score Ep 8 ⚽️
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Rainbow Blak explores whats happening in the complexed world of football once known as the beautiful game. She goes in depth looking at the media storm surrounding the poor and despicable treatment of Black Footballers in Europe, the deafening silence of team mates and FIFA on the televised treatment of Footballers such as Raheem Sterling and Danny…
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Chime-In:Managing Burnout-Self-Care Baby Ep 7
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Rainbow Blak talks recognising burnout in this everlasting journey we call life. So have you identified feeling burnout and if so how are you managing it? Listen to how you can recognise the signs and what to do on a practical level to manage it. Chime In- Will be a new weekly segment with snap shot talks on the curve balls and thoughts of the day …
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Ampersand The Enigma Podcast In Conversation With Terry White - Barber Shop Chronicles Ep 6💈
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Rainbow Blak joins forces with funny podcast host Terry White of Chameleon Podcast to wax lyrical about going to the Barber shop has a female and some of the issues that often come up for her being a Black Lesbian Stud transitioning FTM such as homophobia in Black barber shops. The discussion also explores why Black Barber shops appear to be stuck …
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Rainbow Blak talks relationships, healthy eating, Extinction Rebellion Protest and why Black People dont attend protest marches & classism debates with her brother. Whilst chatting on the phone something bizarre happens has he walks his two family dogs, Chihuahua's. So there is Dolly who thinks she is Beyonce the fiercely independent dog who point …
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