Headscarves and Carry-ons
Headscarves and Carry-ons is a new podcast about black girls living abroad! Co-hosts Abi AK and Maame B are Ghanaian Brits; Abi AK lived in Dubai and now lives in Amsterdam, and Maame B lived in Melbourne, Australia! Every episode they talk about their experiences of living abroad; chatting about hair, work, relationships, microaggressions and so much more! Listen to the show wherever you get podcasts and subscribe now!
Episodes
December 17, 2021 • 49 mins
It has been a MINUTE but we're back with...a final episode (*sobs quietly onto the keyboard*)! We've been radio silent because life has gotten in the way, so we wanted to go out with a final bang! We've had a great time chit chatting in your ears since 2018, and we wanted to say goodbye with a final (hilarious) interview we did back in June 2021, with acclaimed author Chibundu Onuzo discussing her latest novel Sankofa - taken from ...
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May 18, 2021 • 67 mins
Two weeks in a row and we're back? Who'd have thunk it! We had to return to your ears for this very special episode interviewing one of our new favourite Ghanaian authors - Peace Adzo Medie about her new book His Only Wife. And if you haven't heard of it, by the end of this episode you'll want to buy it - which is good because the link is below! We also discuss marriage and relationships on reality TV around the world, the impact o...
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May 11, 2021 • 55 mins
This week we're ruminating over doing therapy, especially during this time of the Pan's Labyrinth! We talk reasons for entering therapy, our personal experiences and everything in between. And we have some helpful links below:
In Amsterdam
https://www.expatcounselingcenter.nl/
https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-healthcare-system/psychologists-therapists-counsellors
In Dubai
https://vivamus.me/about/
In Australia
@ourdirectory on I...
In Amsterdam
https://www.expatcounselingcenter.nl/
https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-healthcare-system/psychologists-therapists-counsellors
In Dubai
https://vivamus.me/about/
In Australia
@ourdirectory on I...
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February 26, 2021 • 46 mins
On this episode Abi Ak and Maame B delve into a part of the pandemic that has touched all of our lives - grief. They talk through their own experiences, and some things that have helped them cope with loss and grief in general whilst living abroad. There are also some great reading recommendations for dealing with grief:
1. Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/notes-on-grie...
1. Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/notes-on-grie...
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February 9, 2021 • 57 mins
Aaaaaand we're back! It's 2021, we're still very much at home, but the travel wanderlust is alive and kicking within us, so we figured it was time to return! And in an exciting turn of events, we'll be talking to Georgina Lawton about her new book Raceless: In Search of Family, Identity, and the Truth About Where I Belong. Some key links for this episode are below!
Preorder Raceless here: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/raceless-in-se...
Preorder Raceless here: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/raceless-in-se...
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July 2, 2020 • 55 mins
On this week's episode Abi AK and Maame B discuss lockdown lifting across the world! Maame B tells us why we should all avoid the pub right now, and Abi AK muses about all the ways she plans to glam up when hair and beauty businesses open up again. Also INSECURE SPOILERS IN THE GIST! You've been warned!
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexak...
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexak...
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June 24, 2020 • 43 mins
This week after a much needed break, Abi AK and Maame B are back to talk about all things connected to the Arts! Whether you're into the theatre, libraries, movies, poetry or concerts, the girls have you covered in Amsterdam and Melbourne! #Blackjoy is here, and if you like these ladies, hopefully you'll agree that their #BlackLivesMatter.
CREDITS:
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme mu...
CREDITS:
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme mu...
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June 8, 2020 • 46 mins
This week Abi AK and Maame B discuss how their black lives matter, their experiences of the movement in Amsterdam and Melbourne, and various ways you can donate to the cause.
Places to donate:
US: https://bailproject.org/ | https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ | https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/ | https://eji.org/
Netherlands: https://www.enar-eu.org/Get-involved
Australia: https://btgfoundation.com.au/
Books to read:
Why I'm No Longer Talkin...
Places to donate:
US: https://bailproject.org/ | https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ | https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/ | https://eji.org/
Netherlands: https://www.enar-eu.org/Get-involved
Australia: https://btgfoundation.com.au/
Books to read:
Why I'm No Longer Talkin...
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June 3, 2020 • 47 mins
This week we're talking about the opposite of travelling: staying at home! Right now many of us are staying home to save lives, so Maame B and Abi AK offer some tips and tricks they've picked up to entertain themselves at home, whilst also keeping the travelling bug alive! This episode was also recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month, so listen in for some tips on taking care of your mental health during this difficult period...
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May 27, 2020 • 40 mins
This week our co-hosts take some time out to daydream about a simpler time, when travel was frequent, destinations were endless, and plane rides were fun. Maame B recounts an unforgettable trip to Bali and Abi AK makes a wistful plan to revisit Menorca. Brace yourself for rants about hairstyles and non-refundable flights!
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Ale...
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Ale...
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May 20, 2020 • 49 mins
This week Abi AK and Maame B are finally talking about the thing that we're all probably sick of talking about - Covid-19. After two weeks of deliberately putting it to one side, our co-hosts finally unload on all things related to the 'Rona, and find that there's a smaller c-word in there that many of us will be made better for - change.
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme musi...
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme musi...
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May 13, 2020 • 38 mins
This week on Headscarves and Carry-ons it's been a looong time since the podcast was alive and kicking, so Maame B and Abi AK finally give the deets on what they've been up to during the break, including a couple of country moves, job changes and fights with Ikea! They also talk Nollywood (useful link below) and the brilliance of Viola Davis.
Get your Nollywood fix: http://www.itsred.tv/category/videos/
CREDITS
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Get your Nollywood fix: http://www.itsred.tv/category/videos/
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesan...
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April 29, 2020 • 40 mins
We're back for a special episode because Maame B wrote a whole freaking book called Bad Love! We dive deep into writing, books, and why travelling and living abroad is still a life changer on so many levels!
You can pre-order the book here - https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/products/bad-love
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: I...
You can pre-order the book here - https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/products/bad-love
CREDITS
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: I...
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December 31, 2018 • 21 mins
Welcome to another bitesize episode of Headscarves and Carry-ons, aka a carry-on! This week we're cold, mad, and very reflective because 2018 is almost over! Listen, like, share...you know the drill by now - and let this tide you over until we return with a brand new season!
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headsc...
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studio
Theme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarko
Twitter: @headsc...
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November 28, 2018 • 24 mins
We said we wouldn't leave you high and dry while we're on hiatus, and you know we never lie!
Here's a little carry-on for you; a little something that makes your journey a teensy bit better! Take a listen and find out what we've been up to!
Oh and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of this little treat! More to come soon...
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram...
Here's a little carry-on for you; a little something that makes your journey a teensy bit better! Take a listen and find out what we've been up to!
Oh and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of this little treat! More to come soon...
Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryons
Artwork: https://instagram...
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October 17, 2018 • 34 mins
If you love something, let it go...on hiatus for a bit. That's right, this is the last episode of the first season of Headscarves and Carry-ons! We've had a blast with you lovely listeners, but now we need some rest and recuperation so we can bring you even more amazing gems in the new year with the next season!
So enjoy an episode recap with us, and stay tuned for some mini bits of fun that we'll be releasing whilst we're on hiatus...
So enjoy an episode recap with us, and stay tuned for some mini bits of fun that we'll be releasing whilst we're on hiatus...
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October 10, 2018 • 46 mins
Welcome to our #Askusanything episode!
This week we answer your burning questions - Abi AK describes her experience of being a Christian in a Muslim country, and Maame B explains how she became a therapist and why she didn't need a medical degree for it! We loved your questions so keep sending them to headscarves.carryons@gmail.com and we might answer them in another episode!
We also do our last spoiler (sorry?) recap of the final e...
This week we answer your burning questions - Abi AK describes her experience of being a Christian in a Muslim country, and Maame B explains how she became a therapist and why she didn't need a medical degree for it! We loved your questions so keep sending them to headscarves.carryons@gmail.com and we might answer them in another episode!
We also do our last spoiler (sorry?) recap of the final e...
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October 3, 2018 • 32 mins
There's no place like home, truly; but is that where you want to be?
This week we explore the subject of going home after living abroad. Abi AK talks about her future plans for Dubai and the UK, and Maame B talks through reverse culture shock and feeling like an outsider at home.
We also drag Trump (never gets old), recap on Insecure's penultimate episode, and give a quick review of Nappily Ever After!
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This week we explore the subject of going home after living abroad. Abi AK talks about her future plans for Dubai and the UK, and Maame B talks through reverse culture shock and feeling like an outsider at home.
We also drag Trump (never gets old), recap on Insecure's penultimate episode, and give a quick review of Nappily Ever After!
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September 26, 2018 • 35 mins
I am woman, hear me roar! Hint: This week's episode is all about being a woman travelling and living abroad!
Abi AK debunks some myths about being a woman in an Arab country, and Maame B has her Western expectations dashed when it comes to being a woman in Australia.
There's also an Insecure episode recap, and some news on UAE visas and crazy Australian politicians - oooh!
Rate, review, subscribe and share, and don't forget to use th...
Abi AK debunks some myths about being a woman in an Arab country, and Maame B has her Western expectations dashed when it comes to being a woman in Australia.
There's also an Insecure episode recap, and some news on UAE visas and crazy Australian politicians - oooh!
Rate, review, subscribe and share, and don't forget to use th...
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September 19, 2018 • 38 mins
Actions speak louder than words, but words help too! This week's episode is all about language!
Abi AK shares her library of useful Arabic phrases for living and working in Dubai, and Maame B tries to explain what an Esky is, and having to decode regular English words when they've been given an Australian twist!
We also drag the US Open umpire trying to ruin two black women's lives (Serena and Naomi), and recap on Insecure and chang...
Abi AK shares her library of useful Arabic phrases for living and working in Dubai, and Maame B tries to explain what an Esky is, and having to decode regular English words when they've been given an Australian twist!
We also drag the US Open umpire trying to ruin two black women's lives (Serena and Naomi), and recap on Insecure and chang...
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