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Ep 6: Maeva | Performing Comedy & Different Voices

Maeva hosts comedy nights every second Tuesday of the month at StudioK in Amsterdam. In this episode, we dive into the world of comedy, talk about the importance of equal opportunities, and—yes—discuss the last women who slept with Frank Sinatra. Maeva's Comedy [https://www.instagram.com/maevsscomedy/?locale=pl&hl=am-et] Studio-K [https://studio-k.nu/events/]

Ep5 : Alex | Abuse, Addiction & Recovery

"I don't mind sharing this information, due to your millions of listeners," Alex said with a touch of sarcasm. This is an intimate conversation, and I am forever in debt to Alex for being brave and kind enough to open up about his experience. We may not be responsible for the way the world creates our mind, but we can learn to take responsibility for the mind with which we create world - Gabor Matte

Ep4 : Aidan | Creativity & Being Different

Aidan was born in Australia, grew up in the UK. We met in Amsterdam and worked together. So, I have witnessed his creativity and dedication in person.  In this conversation, we talk about the food culture, flavours, traditions & discipline, the concept of BC- AC (before or after Covid), and the influence of Caribbean cultures in the UK.  See also: Small Axe (2020) : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3464896/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3464896/]

Ep3 : Oisín | Britain, Privilege & Home Education

I met Oisín at the university, and we went on to live together in Amsterdam. We spent the majority of our twenties together. In this conversation, we discuss his background, his name, education, and privilege.

Ep2 : Sarvenaz | My Sister & Our Childhoods

When I was five and a half, my sister Sarvenaz was born. We were close growing up until I left and moved to England at the age of sixteen. Years passed without seeing each other until she joined me in the Netherlands. In this episode, for the first time, we rediscover our shared past, reflecting on our different childhoods and the current state of our motherland. Additionally, we discuss the impact of social media on our immigration experiences.