This week, Mungi speaks with Dr. Jean Augustine, the first Black woman to be elected to Canada's House of Commons. They discuss Dr. Augustine's life's work consisting of service, advocacy, and activism; and she shares what her experience was like as the first Black woman MP and some of the successes she has had. They also speak about intersectionality and the loneliness that occurs when your identity is not represented. With several institutions named after her, including the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment, Dr. Augustine speaks about the importance of ensuring that she is a role model for the youth and what she expects of them. The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment was started in 2014 by Dr. Jean Augustine after seeing a specific need in the community to create a space where young women and girls could thrive and be supported to reach their full potential. The Centre offers virtual STEM activities — including coding, social entrepreneurship, and academic programs for girls aged 7-17.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Fellow The Brand is Female Podcast Studio host, Shayla Oulette Stonechild joined Mungi this week to discuss her work, the issues affecting Indigenous people today, and reclaiming power.Shayla is at the forefront of Indigenous women's wellness. Utilizing her skills as a powerful speaker and thought leader, Shayla is the founder of the “Matriarch Movement', a non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting Indigenous voices and providing wellness workshops to BIPOC women across Canada. In this episode, Shayla describes the origin story of Matriarch Movement and how the name came to her in a dream, she discusses how her mother's work had an impact on the work she wanted to do and speaks about her Indigenous women role models. As a television show host and trauma-informed yoga instructor, Shayla offers Mungi an enlightening perspective that comes with being a trauma-informed yoga instructor, as well as how it allows people to reclaim their power.As a Mètis and Nehiyaw Iskwew (Plains Cree Woman) from Muscowpetung First Nations, Shayla has always been a catalyst for Indigenous youth and women unlocking their full potential. Through her work, Shayla hopes to bring often difficult, yet necessary, Indigenous topics into mainstream conversations. In this conversation, they discuss several of the issues affecting Indigenous communities today that are still commonly overlooked, and how we can return to an Indigenous worldview.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Sinikiwe Stephanie Dhliwayo, a creative, an entrepreneur, an educator, and a speaker who is steadfast in her belief that Blackness and humanity are inextricably linked. She is driven daily by a deep desire to change the narrative of what it looks like and feels like to be well. An immigrant from Zimbabwe, Sinikiwe's work is imbued with Ubuntu and in this episode, she and Mungi discuss the mission of her wellness company, Naaya, as well as how she approaches wellness.Whether making yoga and meditation accessible to those who need the practice most, or telling stories of marginalized folks through elevated photo and video, Sinikiwe is dedicated to creating a more equitable and just society. In this conversation, Sinikiwe speaks about how she does not believe in a one-size-fits-all wellness practice, focusing instead on asking ourselves: what "brings us joy?" Her work and efforts to make the wellness space more equitable can be found in Beyonce, Byrdie, Dame, Goop, Well and Good, and Refinery29. Her previous teaching and speaking engagements include The Re-Treat, Create and Cultivate, The Wing, Unwell Conference, Lululemon, Goop League, Summit, Faherty Sun Sessions, and Girlvana.Listen to this episode to hear Sinikiwe share what she lost in the pandemic and what keeps her going in difficult moments. Mungi also highlights Sinikiwe's automatic email response and the two have a conversation about how to balance granting yourself grace in this fast-paced world.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Today's guest is Dawn Gifford Engle. Dawn is a filmmaker, an activist, and Co-Founder of The PeaceJam Foundation. She has been recognized for excellence in filmmaking, a well-decorated director, Dawn is the recipient of 12 Best Director awards. She wrote and directed the award-winning documentary films, Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya, Desmond Tutu: Children of the Light, Adolfo Perez Esquivel: Rivers of Hope, Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired, Betty Williams: Contagious Courage, The Dalai Lama -- Scientist, and Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free. In addition, she co-authored the book, "PEACEJAM: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace", which was published by Penguin in 2008, and she has been nominated 17 times for the Nobel Peace Prize.The PeaceJam Foundation is creating the next generation of Nobel Peace Laureates, and in this episode, Dawn shares how the foundation came to be, the inspiring projects the youth have created, and what the most rewarding part of her work is. She also speaks about how she feels lucky to have reached her full potential, having started her career as an economist and has since added the titles - activist, author, filmmaker, mother and grandmother to her repertoire. She and Mungi discuss the Nobel laureates that have direct impacts on their lives and the promise of youth looking to bring about peace in our world.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Esméralda de Belgique, journalist, documentary-maker, keynote speaker, and author. Princess Esméralda is a member of the Belgian Royal family and the aunt of the current monarch, King Philippe. Throughout her career, she has co-produced documentaries and written several books about her family, environmental issues, and women Nobel Peace Prize winners. In this episode, HRH speaks to Mungi about the rewarding experience and learnings she got both writing about her family and making documentaries on their history.Esméralda is an advocate for women's and Indigenous rights, and supporting communities in the Amazon. In October 2019, Esméralda took part in the Extinction Rebellion protests in London where she was arrested and released later without charges. In this conversation, she explains how her father got her involved with Indigenous rights, her environmental work, and the interconnectedness of environmental advocacy and women's rights. Esméralda is very honest about Europe's plundering of resources and exploitation of people on the African continent. She has called for European nations, Belgium included, to confront their colonial past.To learn more about the two organizations Esméralda spoke about visits www.friendship.ngo and www.herowomenrising.org……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Courtney Martin, Activist, Feminist, Author, Entrepreneur, and Journalist. Her book, Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially-Divided America From my Daughter's School provides lessons that help white parents wondering if it's too early to speak to their young kids about racism—spoiler: it's not. Courtney is also the visionary behind the Substack newsletter, called Examined Family, and she co-founded the Solutions Journalism Network, FRESH Speakers, and the Bay Area chapter of Integrated Schools. Courtney is the Storyteller-in-Residence at The Holding Co, a lab to redesign care for the 21st century. Her work appears frequently in The New York Times and The Washington Post, and you can find her appearances on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and The O’Reilly Factor. Courtney also speaks widely at conferences and colleges. In this episode, Courtney shares how she lives out her activism creatively in her daily life, with information that people wishing to be allies can use, her newsletter, Examined Family, and an article she wrote called, The Reductive Seduction of Other People's Problems, that Mungi highly recommends. To learn more about Courtney and her work visit www.courtneyemartin.com……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Dennis Marcus, the Executive Director of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK, an educational charity that works to inspire people to make human rights a reality in their everyday lives. Dennis co-founded the social impact agency Ubuntu London, working with leading politicians, global NGOs, and high profile activists, including honouring Nelson Mandela's co-accused Denis Goldberg, Ahmed Kathrada, and Andrew Mlangeni. Dennis also managed Patricia Scotland QC's successful 2015 bid to become the first female Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. He is a member of the Strategic Council of the Patchwork Foundation and the Committee for the Cherry Groce Memorial. In this episode, Mungi and Dennis discuss his connection to Ubuntu from his youth, and his current project, The World Reimagined, focused on the Transatlantic Slave Trade— how we understand it and how it impacts us all. He also shares a comparison between two of his identities, South African and German, and how both have approached their history.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the one and only Tre'vell Anderson. Tre'vell is an award-winning journalist whose work is dedicated to centering those in the margins. Tre'vell has worked for the LA Times, Out Magazine and is currently Editor-At-Large for Toronto's Xtra. In this episode, Tre'vell and Mungi discuss how they got into entertainment journalism, the possibility models they have looked to for inspiration into how their life could be, and their experience coming up as a non-binary, trans person at an all-male college. The two also spoke of Tre'vell's podcast, FANTI, where they and co-host Jarrett Hill have nuanced discussions about the things we're fans of, but also have some "anti" feelings towards. Tre'vell speaks about their purpose that revolves around making space for those who are in the margins so they can see themselves reflected back. They also remind us of the importance of showing up as our full selves, especially if we wish to achieve liberation, and highlight how both transphobia and homophobia impact heterosexual-identified and cis-identified people because they reinforce the ways we are told to show up in the world. To learn more about Tre'vell and their work, visit www.trevellanderson.comNote: The poem Tre'vell read in the episode is "won't you celebrate with me" by Lucille Clifton.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Meet Zeinab Badawi, Sudanese-born British Television and Radio Journalist. Zeinab has worked extensively in the British media for four decades and is best known for her work at BBC World News TV and on BBC World Service Radio, on programs such as Hard Talk and Global Questions. Zeinab is the current chair of the Royal African Society and a director of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. She also serves on the advisory boards of the think tanks Afrobarometer and the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS). Zeinab is a member of the steering committee of the Africa Europe Foundation and a trustee of BBC Media Action. She has produced and presented an acclaimed 20-part TV series on the history of Africa, reporting from over 30 countries across the continent, and speaks to Mungi about how important this project was to her. Listen to this episode to hear how Zeinab got into broadcast journalism and some of the lessons she has learned from the public figures she has interviewed, including the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Thank you to our partners at HarperCollins for their support of today’s episode! We are all about supporting women on this podcast, and so are the publishers at HarperCollins. They invest in authors who are writing stories about women, for women, and by women. The novel Black Girls Must Die Exhausted is a rare find in the world of women’s fiction. The book’s story is centered around a successful young Black woman who seems to have it all; a great dating life, a beautiful home, and a great job. However, an unexpected fertility crisis puts the protagonist in a tailspin. If you’re looking for a fall read that examines the experiences of race, contemporary womanhood, and modern relationships, pre-order or pick it up at on-sale, pick up a copy wherever books are sold!……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the Founder and Executive Director of Black Women in Motion, Monica Samuel. Black Women in Motion is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of Black women, gender-non-conforming, and non-binary survivors of gender-based violence. Monica is an educator, community builder, social entrepreneur, and DEI consultant whose work over the last 10 years has focused on anti-oppression, equity, mental health, sex positivity, and consent. She is experienced in creating culturally centered spaces for learning, unlearning, and self-expression, giving individuals a soft place to land. Celebrated in Canada as 2019’s Top 100 Black Women to watch, Monica’s dedication and approach to social justice work have created healing, restorative, and economic opportunities for Black youth across the City of Toronto. Black Women in Motion works within an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered framework to create culturally relevant resources, healing spaces, educational, and economic opportunities for survivors. Listen as the two discuss the programming that Black Women in Motion offers, including its Love Offering Fund to help those experiencing insecurity due to Covid-19, as well as the Black Peer Education Network and Black Youth Employment Assistance Program. Monica also shares how the Black community will always be her priority and the center of her work, the lessons she has learned from the global pandemic, and the consensus that as Black women they should not run themselves ragged in the name of social justice. To learn more about Monica and Black Women in Motion visit blackwomeninmotion.org……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week’s guest teaches us that it is our differences that make us stronger. Meet Alphonso B. David, an accomplished and nationally recognized LGBTQ2S+ civil rights lawyer and advocate, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Mr. David is the first civil rights lawyer and the first person of colour to serve as president of HRC in the organization’s nearly 40-year history. He has served at the forefront of the movement for LGBTQ2S+ equality for more than a decade and has worked at both the state and national levels. In this episode, the two discuss his approach to leadership, an approach based on spirit instead of ego, as well as the skills and tools he brings to his role as HRC's first civil rights lawyer as President. He shares his upbringing in the U.S. and Liberia and the effect it had on his view of the value of democracy and the purpose of life. Mr. David also speaks about his experience being a leader in a historically white space and how making a real change means putting ourselves in the shoes of others, while using our history to inform and learn from our current experience. To learn more visit, www.hrc.org.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Theodore R. Johnson III. Theodore is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Fellows Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law, where he undertakes research on race, politics, and American identity. Prior to joining the Brennan Center, he was a National Fellow at New America and a Commander in the United States Navy, serving for twenty years in a variety of positions, including as a White House Fellow in the first Obama administration and as speechwriter to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His work on race relations has appeared in prominent national publications across the political spectrum, such as the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the National Review. In this conversation, Mungi and Theodore touch on his time in the military, the challenges the military faces and the paradox of the Black American experience. Theodore also speaks about his book, When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America, which outlines a path toward multiracial national solidarity to finally overcome the existential threat of racism in the United States. He shares honestly where he is in his life's purpose and explains the concept of the power in "I am" instead of "my name is."……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Carole Stone CBE. Carole is a British Author and Freelance Radio and Television Broadcaster, who spent 27 years at the BBC, starting her career as a newsroom secretary and eventually becoming the producer of Radio 4‘s flagship discussion programme, 'Any Questions?' In 2018, Stone established The Carole Stone Foundation to support her belief that connecting people, exchanging ideas, and building friendships around the world is essential to creating a more equitable society. In this episode, Mungi and Carole discuss why networking is so important, and Carole speaks about her journey through grief following the death of her husband, Richard Lindley, in late 2019. The two discuss the causes close to Carole's heart, including eliminating domestic violence and mental health awareness. With both of these causes, Carole highlights the importance of people sharing their stories. She is a true champion for kindness, and like Mungi, is inspired by her mother!……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Today’s guest is the epitome of leadership. This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Serving as Wisconsin's 45th Lieutenant Governor, he was elected on November 8th, 2018 and is the first African American to serve as a Lieutenant Governor in Wisconsin— the second African American to ever hold statewide office. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Lt. Gov. Barnes is the son of a public-school teacher and a manufacturing assembly line worker—both union members to whom he credits with shaping his worldview. The Lieutenant Governor and Mungi discuss the importance of public service in his life, what his role entails, and what needs to change in U.S. politics. Lt. Governor Barnes also shares how his role interacts with structural racism and police violence, and how he tries to create and build bridges. Like many of us, his greatest fear for humanity is climate change, which is why his role serving as the Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Climate Change is so important to him.Milwaukee has been described as one of the worst places to be raised Black, but Lieutenant Governor Barnes was able to see first-hand the difference that opportunity makes. Listen to this episode to hear how he uses a platform of sustainability and equity to fight for solutions that invest in opportunities and fairness for every child, person and family in Wisconsin.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, Mungi is joined by Randy S. Stevens, the Head of St. Timothy's boarding school for girls, where she attended high school. Randy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and International Studies from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s of Public Administration from Cornell University. Previously, Randy held various administrative positions including Robert G. Engel Associate Dean of Students at Cornell and served as Dean of Student Life at Northfield Mount Hermon School. In this interview, Randy discusses how he got into education, and some difficult moments that taught him that you always have to have a plan B, plan C or sometimes, even a plan D. Randy and Mungi discuss the importance of teaching critical thinking, and how her time at St. Timothy's shaped her as a woman. Since St. Timothy's was all-white at its founding, Mungi asks how conversations around race have been handled and encouraged at the school. The two speak about girl's education and the pros of single-sex education.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week on the podcast, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by John Allen, a South African journalist with experience in newspapers, news agencies, a journalists’ union, churches and South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Over the course of his career, John has worked in the U.S., the U.K and South Africa, and has won awards in South Africa for his excellence in defence of press freedom, and in the U.S. for excellence in church journalism. John shares his experience working with Mungi's grandfather Archbishop Desmond Tutu for years, and how he went on to write a biography about him titled, "Rabble-Rouser for Peace". The two speak about the importance of relationships and our human qualities that are missing from our resumes, and the skills needed to be a decent journalist in this time of immense misinformation and disinformation.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by British actress, director, and writer Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi is the host of the Say Your Mind podcast, where she explores her journey of unapologetic self-acceptance. Mungi and Kelechi discuss the serious topics of motherhood, racism, and dealing with and overcoming shame. The two discuss the ever-changing concept of empowerment, and how they hope to inspire people to empower themselves in the work they do. Listen to this episode to hear why it’s so important to step into yourself unapologetically and not allow Black people's humanity to be put on the table for discussion. To see and hear more of Kelechi, visit www.kelechiokafor.com……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Sam Bahour is a Palestinian-American, born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. A well-known businessman and entrepreneur, he is a managing partner of Applied Information Management, a consulting firm specializing in business development with a niche focus on start-ups and providing executive counsel. Sam is known for being instrumental in the establishment of two publicly traded firms: the Palestine Telecommunications Company, which was the first Palestinian private telecommunications platform, and the Arab Palestinian Shopping Center.Sam writes frequently on Palestinian affairs and has been widely published in leading outlets. He is currently an independent director at the Arab Islamic Bank, a policy analyst at Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network, and an advisory board member of the Open Society Foundations’ MENA Office. Bahour serves in various capacities in several community organizations, including co-founder of Americans for a Vibrant Palestinian Economy, and board member of Just Vision in Washington, D.C. In this enlightening conversation, Sam talks to host Mungi Ngomane about the true source of his motivation behind all the work he does. This episode dives deep into the dignity of the Palestinian people, explains the BDS movement, and discusses the international community's responsibility and lack of action when it comes to Israel-Palestine— as well as what is likely to change and remain the same under the new Prime Minister, Naftali Bennet. Sam also shares some advice for activists and those who may not consider themselves activists. Find him tweeting at @SamBahour and see his blogs and recommended reading list at www.epalestine.ps……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, Olivia Charmaine Morris joins host Mungi Ngomane to talk authenticity, inclusion, and intersectionality. With over a decade of industry experience, Olivia is a film & TV producer, having worked for Kerry Washington's Simpson Street Productions, as well as current shows like "The Last OG", starring Tiffany Haddish and Tracy Morgan. In 2020, Olivia felt the urge to create an authentic space that embraces intersectionality and fosters inclusion. This urge led her to start her own production company, Black Monarch Entertainment. Olivia discusses the lessons she has learned from opening a production company during a pandemic, and the importance of maintaining relationships with her peers in Black Hollywood and Hollywood. To learn more about Olivia and Black Monarch Entertainment, visit www.oliviacharmaine.com……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, host Mungi Ngomane is joined by the Canadian actor and producer behind the Netflix show 21 Thunder, Emmanuel Kabongo. While today he is known for his acting work, few people know that years ago, Emmanuel had to make a choice between the stage and his other passion, basketball. Emmanuel opens up to Mungi about his family's journey moving from the Congo to South Africa, and finally, Canada, and discusses the hardships his family endured while living in South Africa. Listen as the pair discuss the importance of relying on faith and discipline and the role that Emmanuel's mother played in teaching him about honour and sacrifice.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, we're so excited to introduce the women behind the Instagram account 'No White Saviors'. No White Saviors is an advocacy campaign led by a majority female and majority African team of professionals based in Kampala, Uganda. In this episode, host Mungi Ngomane speaks to Alaso Olivia and Kelsey Neilsen about their work that aims to disrupt and deconstruct the traditional power structures between the African continent and the Western world. Hear all about the "White savior industrial complex," and how White people approach the African continent and its people as if they are heroes swooping in to save the day. Furthermore, Kelsey, a self-described 'White savior in recovery' explains what recovery means and shares suggestions for how White people can be less 'White savior' and more co-conspirators and accomplices. To learn more about the No White Saviors team and their work visit https://nowhitesaviors.org/.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, Mungi is joined by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar. Faisal was raised in Baghdad and has firsthand experience with authoritarian regimes. An outspoken writer and activist, he survived the Iraq Civil War, the murder of his brother, and several kidnapping attempts before becoming a refugee in the United States in 2013. Faisal has founded several initiatives, including the popular Facebook page Global Conversations, which curates discussion on controversial topics regarding human rights, counter-extremism, and international affairs. In 2017, he founded the nonprofit organization Ideas Beyond Borders, which aims to prevent extremism before it takes root. The organization does this by providing the Arabic world with access to translations of works of science, women’s rights, and enlightenment literature often suppressed by authoritarian regimes and dictatorships. Faisal is a practitioner of counter-extremism on an international scale, having spoken across the globe on his experience using education and technology as a tool to combat extremism. In this episode, he speaks with Mungi about his experience navigating authoritarianism and civil war, what kept him going amidst all the fear, the importance of mental health, and "the racism of lower expectations". To learn more about Ideas Beyond Borders, visit www.ideasbeyondborders.org……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

This week, southern belle, author, and creator Candice Marie Benbow joins Mungi to discuss her work that intersects beauty, baking, faith, feminism, and culture- including a strong emphasis on giving voices to Black women’s shared experiences of healing. Candice has written for various outlets and in 2015, she started the Red Lip Theology podcast to encourage women to embrace themselves. Her first book, “Red Lip Theology: Essays at the Intersection of Faith and Black Feminism”, is currently slated for release in 2022. In May 2016, following the release of Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, Candice created the #LemonadeSyllabus hashtag and social media campaign, with contributions from over 70 Black women. Candice released the syllabus as a free downloadable resource of over 250 works centered around the lives of Black women and within the first week, it was downloaded over 40,000 times and has reached over 600,000 downloads. Tune in to hear Candice and Mungi embark on a conversation between friends exploring truthfulness, lessons from the global pandemic, the problem with jealousy and envy, and the importance of granting grace to ourselves and others. To learn more about Candice, visit www.candicebenbow.com.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

Dr. Aminata Cisse is a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in the treatment of mental health disorders. As well, she is credited as a creative and writer. One of her most recent pieces, published on her blog 'Am Tarr Musings' explores the fetishism of interracial relationships. This week, host Mungi Ngomane and Aminata have a candid conversation about improving the lives of Black women, what Black women can use to cultivate joy in their lives, and the way our systems need to change in order to allow Black women to thrive. The two have an intimate conversation about their relationships, and Aminata poses the question that she believes all Black women in interracial relationships should ask themselves: “Have I bought into whiteness?” Listen for all this and to hear more about her business, Am Taar Wellness, and her integrated approach to holistic healing and psychiatric care, centred around the needs of women from the African Diaspora. To learn more about Aminata and her work, go to www.amtaarwellness.com……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram

The Rt Honourable David Lammy joins host Mungi Ngomane to discuss politics in the UK, his new book, and how he derives so much hope from young people. David has been in the UK Parliament for 21 years and is the Labour MP for Tottenham, Shadow Lord Chancellor, and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice. In addition to his captivating speeches, he is renowned for his role in securing justice for the victims of the Windrush Scandal as well as victims of London's Grenfell Tower Fire. It's no surprise that in 2018, he won both GQ's and the Political Studies Association's Politician of the Year. You may also know David from his work in spearheading the fight against Brexit, pushing for more equal access to universities, and demanding the decolonization of education curriculums and international aid. Listen to this episode to hear what sustains him in difficult moments and see why — not unlike all of us— his greatest fear for humanity is the climate emergency.……..Visit mungingomane.coFollow Mungi on InstagramFollow The Brand is Female on Instagram