Little Revolutions
Little Revolutions is a series of conversations about the double standards, societal problems, and systemic injustices that feel bigger than any one of us. Our guests are activists and politicians, artists and athletes, and many more who are questioning the norms and rewriting the script. Every week, they share relatable little revolutions they’re making in their own lives and the ways in which we can all be changemakers. This podcast is brought to you by Freeda and hosted by Freeda English’s Head of Content, author and journalist Masuma Ahuja. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @freeda_en
Episodes
February 19, 2024 • 44 mins
In this final episode of Little Revolutions, Masuma Ahuja took the guest seat. Masuma is a journalist and author whose work focuses on empowering young women through creating stories and culture that centre people's shared humanity. In this episode, Masuma talks about the power of community, how we can find connection through art, and the potential of building a better world together. To find out more about Masuma and her work, fol...
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February 12, 2024 • 53 mins
Joelle Taylor is a poet and a writer. In this week's episode she spoke about the power of art and it's purpose in the society. She talked about experiencing poetry through open mic events and finding community and human connection in these experiences. Joelle's debut novel,The Night Alphabet is coming out on the 15th of February and it's launch will take place on the 16th of February at the Southbank Centre. To find more about Joel...
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February 5, 2024 • 65 mins
Alison Turkos is a Survivor-Victim of rape fighting for systemic change. In this episode, Alison spoke about how they started changing the narrative and speaking about more than the trauma they've experienced. They talked about perceiving activism as an everyday act, and how they try to empower young people to feel they can be changemakers in their own communities. To find out more about Alison and the work they do, follow them on ...
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January 29, 2024 • 51 mins
Jo Cheetham is an author of a book Killjoy, where she told her story of campaigning to end Page Three in The Sun. In this episode she spoke about her anger and frustration at constant sexualisation of women and girls that she experienced growing up and how campaigning against Page Three helped her realise that change is possible. To find out more about Jo and read her book, check out https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jo-cheetham...
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January 22, 2024 • 43 mins
Aliyyah Koloc is a racing driver, who at the age of 19 has completed two Dakar Rallies. In this episode she spoke about her journey into motorsport, learning how to be patient and the power of breathing. To find our more about Aliyyah follow her on social media @aliyyahkoloc.
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January 15, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode Jennifer Lewis, the CEO and CoFunder of Lex - a social app for building queer community, talks about the process of discovering who she is and how that impacted her life. We speak about the power of community, surrounding yourself with people who empower you and sliding to people's DMs. To find our more about Jen and her work follow her on social media @jenlewis27 or check out @lex.app.
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January 8, 2024 • 57 mins
Media Storm is a multi-award-winning investigative news podcast created by Mathilda Mallinson(@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia). In this episode we speak with Mathilda and Helena about their journeys into journalism, the importance of how we tell the stories we tell and power of not taking yourself too seriously. To find more about them and Media Storm, listen to their podcast or follow them on social media @mediastorm...
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December 18, 2023 • 56 mins
Meera Lee Patel is an artist, writer and book maker. In this episode we talk about finding her path to becoming an artist, embracing the fear of taking risks and how her definition of feminism has changed since becoming a mother. To find out more about Meera and her work, follow her on social media @meeraleepatel.
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December 11, 2023 • 47 mins
Soma Sara, author, CEO and Founder of Everyone's Invited. In this episode, Soma shares how her conversations with friends inspired her to start her organisation which is a place for survivors to share their stories. We talk about the power of testimony, the need for honest conversations about patriarchy and sexual violence in our culture, and the power of community in healing process.
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December 4, 2023 • 50 mins
In this episode, activist and ex-Love Islander Sharon Gaffka talks about charting an unconventional route into politics and activism. We discuss owning her anger, being misunderstood, and reframing labels that society imposes on her.
To find out more about Sharon and her work, follow her on social media @sharongaffka
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November 27, 2023 • 54 mins
Sabrina Dhowre Elba is a humanitarian, activist, model and actor. In this episode we talk about finding power in your voice and growing confidence by doing things that scare us. We delve deep into the societal pressures on women -- including the ones she's facing right now -- and talk through how to keep going.
To find out more about Sabrina and her work, follow her on social media @sabrinaelba
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July 24, 2023 • 46 mins
Yasmin Benoit is a model, asexual activist, writer and speaker. In this episode we talk about living with multiple identities and resisting the temptation to be make yourself smaller or more "appealing" for society in order to fit the narrow boxes. Follow Yasmin and her work on social media @theyasminbenoit
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July 17, 2023 • 51 mins
Garrett Neiman is a nonprofit entrepreneur whose book Rich White Men analyses how this demographic has preserved their monopoly on power, and how people can work towards changing that. This episode explores the themes of his book, including how to be a more effective partner for equity and how to help make a change in this broken system. You can buy Garrett's book at https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/garrett-neiman/rich-whit...
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July 3, 2023 • 53 mins
Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, an online community to connect women through life stages, from fertility to the menopause. Michelle talked to us so openly about how she balances running her company, in a society that really isn't build to support working mothers.
To learn more about Michelle follow her @michellekennedylon. You can join the Peanut community @peanut
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June 26, 2023 • 48 mins
Lucy Edwards is a blind broadcaster, content creator and activist. In this episode, we talk with her about how to carve your path in a world that isn't set up to enable you. To learn more about Lucy and her work you can follow her @lucyedwardsofficial
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June 19, 2023 • 57 mins
Alexandra Haddow is a writer and comedian. She talks to us about the different societal reactions towards funny men and funny women, and how she uses comedy to explore the everyday life and expectations of womanhood.
Follow Alexandra online, @alexandrahaddow, and buy tickets to her Edinburgh Fringe Show ‘Not My Finest Hour here: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/alexandra-haddow-not-my-finest-hour.
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June 12, 2023 • 53 mins
Elliott Rae is an author, speaker and founder of MusicFootballFatherhood.com - a parenting & lifestyle platform for men. This episode digs deep into what it is to be a man, why we need to redefine masculinity and why gender equality is so vital for absolutely all our sakes.
Follow Elliott on social media @iamelliottrae and you can join the MusicFootballFatherhood community @mffonline_
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June 5, 2023 • 53 mins
Austisic and ADHD content creator Ellie Middleton is the founder of the (un)masked community. In this conversation we discuss who you can create space in a world not built for you, and the powerful role that community plays in that. Follow Ellie on social media @elliemidds and check out (un)masked @weareunmasked, a community for autism, ADHD & neurodivergents.
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Kamilah McInnis is a broadcaster and journalist. She talks with us about her own mental health struggles, and how that has impacted her outlook on performative social media, and the importance of kindness and community. You can follow Kamilah and her work on social media @kamilahmcinnis
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May 22, 2023 • 59 mins
Vex Ashley is a porn performer, director and producer who has been working in the industry for 10 years. In this episode, she speaks to us about how we all discover and discuss sex, along with the role of porn in society and how working in the industry has changed how she views sex.
You can follow Vex (@vextape) and her work @fourchambers on social media.
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