Good mates, Poonam and Alia chat openly about Alia’s first exhibition with Levi's in partnership with Queer Britain. Alia chats about her inspiration, goals and she gives solid advice to young creatives who want to break into the industry. We discuss our relationship with social media, our mental health and the definition of ‘success’. Alia also opens up about her Queer and biracial identity and representation in mainstream media. Follow Alia Romagnoli @a8lia / https://www.aliaromagnoli.com/ Connect with Poonam Dhuffer @_ysm8 / ysm8events@gmail.com Artwork - Poonam Dhuffer Editing - Poonam Dhuffer Soundtrack composed and arranged by Amrit Dhuffer

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Ep 4. Poonam Dhuffer chats to Alia Romagnoli, a photographer and art direction about her work, queer identity and her biracial background.

In this episode, you’ll hear Poonam and Kaur Health aka Jaspreet chat openly about identity and mental health. Jaspreet chats all things related to female health, from period pads, low maintenance  and cost effective beauty products and routines. Poonam opens up about experiencing a creative burnout and going through dark times. How the process of cooking became therapy and a way of connecting to the present moment.  Grab a snack, sit back and enjoy the chats. Earphones in, speakers on. Get ready mate! Follow Jaspreet Kaur  @kaurhealth / YouTube Channel  Connect with Poonam Dhuffer @_ysm8 / ysm8events@gmail.com

Ep 3. Poonam Dhuffer chats to Kaur Health, a Holistic nutrition coach and YouTuber, about our Sikh Punjabi identities, spelt flour, female health, the effects of social media on our mental health.

Seetal Solanki tells me about her creative journey, from studying textiles, jewellery and silversmithing to starting her own design studio, consultancy, and school Ma-tt-er. We chat openly about using materials more responsibly, consumption and sustainability. The conversation moves towards identity, representation in the creative industry and how food nourishes the mind, body, and soul.  I’m buzzing to be sharing this conversation with you all, expect bare lols and deep convos. Make your snacks, grab a cuppa. Sit back and enjoy the chats!  Follow Seetal Solanki @ma_tt_er / https://ma-tt-er.org/ Connect with Poonam Dhuffer @_ysm8 / ysm8events@gmail.com

Ep 2. Poonam Dhuffer chats to the Founder and Director of Ma-tt-er agency, Seetal Solanki, about the value of materials and food.

Poonam Dhuffer chats to entrepreneur and speaker Saima Thompson about her cancer diagnosis and how she missed eating home-cooked Punjabi food while being at university. We chat honestly about British South Asian representation in mainstream UK media, growing up in a predominantly white area and how to navigate conversations around "bad news" in our communities.  Poonam explores family values and the importance of food in a Sikh Punjabi household.  Follow Saima Thompson @curryandcancer  / Masala Wala Cafe @masalawalacafe / BAME Cancer Support Facebook Group Connect with Poonam @_ysm8 / ysm8events@gmail.com Artwork - Poonam Dhuffer  Editing - Poonam Dhuffer Music composed and arranged - Amrit Dhuffer 

Ep 1. Poonam chats to a close friend, Saima Thompson, about cancer, Punjabi food, sisterhood and gratitude.

Welcome to the YSM8 Podcast. Join Poonam Dhuffer as she explores food stories, identity, representation, spirituality, and creativity from a British South Asian lens.

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