'Cancel Culture' has become a phrase that is being thrown around on all sides of the political and social spectrum and is a hot topic of debate. What started with good intentions to protect people is now something that many feel has become extreme. That is why today we're discussing all things cancel culture, accountability for one's actions and our opinion on how it should be approached.   Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to R. Kelly's guilty verdict. 

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Cancel Culture vs. Accountability

Yaw Obrenu Yamoah, who first and foremost is a dear friend, is also an extremely talented, hardworking and thoughtful creative and entrepreneur based in Vancouver, BC. Yaw is a fashion designer for his clothing line Sesa Wo, models for top brands like Lululemon, Arc'teryx and Saxx to name a few and is also a filmmaker. He also does sketching, photography and writing. Being a hustler in an unconventional field, Yaw has been through a lot. Tune in to this episode to hear about moments in Yaw's journey and his thoughts on career, passion, music, culture and activism among other things from the perspective of a creative. 

What They Spilled ft. Yaw Obrenu Yamoah

WE ARE BACK! After almost 2 months, we are back with a new episode and we are discussing Inflation. Inflation might not be the most interesting to discuss but it is affecting your wallet! Have you noticed your grocery and restaurants bills, gas prices and basically everything is costing you more? Well, as a result of the pandemic - changing habits of consumers, increased amount of money being pumped into the market via stimulus checks and supply chain disruptions among other things is causing a higher rate of inflation causing prices to rise. We’re discussing what exactly is happening and if its something to worry about.

Inflation vs. Your Wallet

Just days before entering June - which is National Indigenous History Month - remains of 215 indigenous children were found in a mass grave at the Kamloops Residential School on the Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation. This horrific discovery has brought to light the lesser known struggles of the indigenous peoples of Canada via various laws under the Indian Act and in particular via the forced assimilation of indigenous children into the new Christian Euro-Canadian society created via European colonial settlers via residential schools. These schools are arguably the darkest hour in Canada’s history and have echoed into the present, still impacting the communities that have suffered. In this episode we briefly run through the history of discrimination and oppression that indigenous communities in Canada face while reflecting on our role and experiences as immigrants here.

Indigenous Communities vs. Settlers

Part II of Retail Revolution vs. Retail Apocalypse delves into how the retail industry has changed and adapted to the Pandemic. In Part 1 of this episode which was released back in 2019, we discussed how brick and mortar stores were becoming less popular with the rise of e-commerce and how as a result physical stores adapted with innovative and experiential retail methods. Things are very different now with COVID-19 increasing reliance on e-commerce and increasing barriers to in-store experiences. Tune in to find out more about the future of retail, especially as a result of the pandemic. 

Retail Revolution vs. Retail Apocalypse (Part II) - Pandemic Edit

For the second episode of our new series What They Spilled we're talking to Cicely Belle Blain. Cicely is the founder, CEO and Principal Consultant at Bakau Consulting - a social justice and anti-racism focused diversity, equity and inclusion firm. They are also the founder of Black Lives Matter Vancouver and author of Burning Sugar - a collection of poems about their lived experience as a black/mixed queer femme. We're talking to Cicely about the rising demand for diversity, equity and inclusion consulting and how it is transforming workplaces, along with other important issues such as performative allyship, cancel culture and.....the British Royals!!

What They Spilled ft. Cicely Belle Blain

March is Women's History Month and while International Women's Day passed on March 8th, it's important to keep the conversation on gender equality going and challenge the unfair systems that still exist. In this episode we are shouting out some lesser known achievements by women and progress that's been made towards gender equality while also keeping in mind that we have a long way to go. This is especially true today considering the unique setbacks that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on for women, particularly for working women. We're also discussing how recent events -such as the excessive hate towards Meaghan Markle and the shooting of 6 Asian-American women in Atlanta, Georgia - highlight how much more we need to challenge the systems in place to achieve true equality.#choosetochallenge

Women vs. Pandemic

For the first episode of Season 3, we have a new series What They Spilled ft. our first guest - Aydha Mehnaz. From coordinating iconic looks for the likes of Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid and Cardi B as Brand Image and Communications Officer at renowned luxury fashion brand MUGLER to shaking up the Bangladeshi fashion scene with her killer sense of style, Aydha is paving a new path for Bangladeshi and Muslim women in international fashion.  In this episode, Aydha spills the chai on her unconventional career choice, her experiences in the world of luxury fashion, working as Muslim woman of color in Paris, France and her take on modest fashion. 

What They Spilled ft. Aydha Mehnaz

2020 IS OVER! We understand this isn't the end of the pandemic, but we're entering 2021 with a vaccine - safe to say we've come a long way since the beginning of the pandemic! So, in this episode we are doing a year in review of 2020 - how we as people have changed, what we've achieved and where we are.  P.S. This is the last episode of Season 2, recorded a couple days before the new year! 2020 hasn't been the easiest year for us to consistently create together, but we want to thank you so much for your support and listens! We're getting right back to work this January and promise to be back with a bang in Season 3! 

People vs. Pandemic

It has been almost a decade since we came to Canada to pursue higher education fulfilling our parents’ dreams and our own. In making that choice, what we didn’t realize at the time was the very high personal cost of our choice in terms of the celebrations we will miss with our family, the tragedies we will not be able to support them through, and even the mundane moments that we will no longer get such as conversations with our sisters in the car, arguing with mom about what we want for lunch... There are many reasons we each make that choice. But that guilt - the guilt an immigrant feels for missing the moments with their family to build a life for themselves in a new country - that guilt NEVER goes away - no matter what you accomplish. In this episode, we talk about that guilt and the reasons behind making that choice.

Immigrant Guilt vs. Your Choice

We’re switching things up a little and discussing something lighthearted and fun - relationships! As South Asian women, there is a significant difference between relationships in our generation vs. relationships during our parents’ generation so we decided to sit down and discuss dating, compromise, marriage and romantic relationships in general. This is a fun one, don’t miss out!

Relationships: Our Generation vs. Parent's Generation

The 2020 United States Election is important - not just for Americans, but for the world. So, we've decided to jump in and discuss all things American - from the election to the electoral college to the division that overshadowed the country. 

Them vs. Us: 2020 U.S. Election

We’re discussing the tech industry in this episode and diving into the Big 4 in the industry – Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple and their run in with the law for violating existing antitrust or competition laws. These laws exist to prevent monopolies in all industries from conducting anti-competitive behavior that threaten consumer welfare. But in this digital age, do these laws really apply considering consumer welfare can no longer hold the same meaning?

Big Guys vs. Consumers II: Tech Edition

In the last episode we discussed how drastically different 2020 has been primarily because of COVID-19 and now as a result of the changes we face as we transition to a “new normal”. And with these differences, we’ve noticed that many of you are struggling with their mental health- as are we. So, in this episode we’re talking Mental Health, something that is finally being talked about more in 2020, but something that is still misunderstood and in need of being prioritized.

Coronavirus vs. Mental Health II

It's been 9 months since 2020 began and 6 months since COVID-19 lockdowns have been put into place worldwide. Many countries are slowly loosening the lockdown restrictions and opening up the economy, but nothing is the same. Like you, we're adjusting to a lot of changes since the pandemic so we decided to take a step back in this episode - for some self-reflection on how things have shifted for us personally and professionally from 2019 to 2020 and how we've decided to do better. 

2019 vs. 2020

Featuring two friends navigating through the different perspectives of today's social, cultural and political issues. Join us - Maisha and Zarah - as we break down the them vs. us narrative with open and interesting conversations about these issues! Tune in every Monday for a new episode, starting September 23rd. Enjoy!

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