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This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing Ambitious & Being Working Class. An Insightful & Inspiring Conversation with KWABENA // Pt2Welcome back to part two!
In this part we talk about Oxford university and how Kwabena found it all.
We start the episode by talking about diversity at Oxford and the backgrounds many of the students have. We dive into the world of class and what is perceived as 'normal' by certain groups in society. Kwabena shares his experiences and thoughts on 'Diversity and Inclusion' and how the university and wider society can be most welcoming to people of all backgrounds. It's so interesting to hear Kwabena's take on the relationship between the media and Ox...
2023-02-1543 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing Ambitious & Being Working Class. An Insightful & Inspiring Conversation with KWABENA // Pt1Hey Guys, it's 2023!!
I can't believe we're in 2023, honestly, I think as we grow up the years just go by quicker and quicker, it's actually quite scary!
Anyways, welcome back to This Is Not The Daria Show and welcome to our first episode of the new year! I'm super excited for this podcast because we talk about education, young people and what it means to be ambitious from a working class background today. Please can we welcome our first guest of 2023 *drumroll* ... KWABENA!!
Some of you may already know Kwabena from his TikTok @kwa...
2023-02-1542 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowFrom Warwick to The Big 4; Education, The Working World & The Transitions Of Life. A Conversation with CERYS // Pt 2Welcome to Part 2!
In this part we focus on the transition from education into the working world and how to get yourself to where you want to be :))
Cerys shares with us her application process into The Big 4 and how she secured her competitive graduate scheme. It's so interesting to talk about how companies are increasingly using digital technologies and their own aptitude tests to determine which candidates proceed to the next stages. We talk about what working life is like for Cerys at 'a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, r...
2022-12-0438 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowFrom Warwick to The Big 4; Education, The Working World & The Transitions Of Life. A Conversation with CERYS // Pt 1Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well or as well as can be with all that's going on in the world at the moment. It's a very difficult time for many people so don't forget to check up on your family & friends and please do ask for help if you're ever struggling with anything or have something on your mind - help & support really is out there ( & also a hug from your favourite family member or friend :)
Today's guest is someone who I personally really looked up to growing up and to hear that she's n...
2022-12-0441 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowThe Highs, The Lows, 'Getting High Since 1964' // A Conversation with RD SEFRE.Hey guys!
Welcome back to the show! This podcast's a bit different to our regular style because not only is it not in two parts - shock horror - but it's a real mix of personal life story, current anecdotes and general thoughts about GenZ culture and wider society. I'm so excited to introduce you to this week's guest ... the man, the myth, the legend himself ... ARDI ALEXANDER-SEFRE!!
In this hour and a bit convo we get to know Ardi's story. We talk all about personal growth, development and becoming a young adult and navigating t...
2022-10-231h 14
This Is Not The Daria ShowThey're Published Authors, They're Businesswomen, They're On A Mission. Meet The MBAWA GIRLS // Pt 2Welcome to Part 2!
In this part we talk all about the journey of taking Kirsten & Aiyven's books from an ordinary word document into professionally published books; available to buy on Waterstones, Amazon and on their website ;) We dive into the world of 'Kickstarter' and the girls' next steps once the funds were secured.
Of course, naturally, we talk about everyone's favourite online retail giant ( & monster ) Amazon. Its shocking to hear about how little the sales from amazon finds their way back to the authors themselves - boycott Amazon!
We also talk about the girl...
2022-10-1036 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowThey're Published Authors, They're Businesswomen, They're On A Mission. Meet The MBAWA GIRLS // Pt 1Hey guys,
Welcome back to the show! Sorry it's been a bit longer between our last episode and this one. The situation in Iran has been rather distressing and something that I've been preoccupied by.
In this episode we are talking to not only one young person but we are talking to two! Indeed, these two young girls may only be 13 and 14 years old but they are not only authors, they are published authors. Yes, you heard right, published authors!
In this part we talk all about Kirsten and Aiyven's relationship with reading. We...
2022-10-1026 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing a Micro-Influencer : Fitness, Food, Loughborough, Gym, Men. Meet MIA MILLIE FIT // Pt 3Hey guys, welcome back to the third and final part of our conversation with Mia !
In this part we talk all about the gym and gym life. We talk about how to finally conquer your fears and enter the gym, how to get into it, gym culture and how your body responds to the combination of fitness and a good diet.
We chat about the differences between girls and guys when in the gym alongside their attitudes towards health, gym and fitness in general. It's so interesting hearing all about Mia's insight and gym experiences e...
2022-09-1430 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing a Micro-Influencer : Fitness, Food, Loughborough, Gym, Men. Meet MIA MILLIE FIT // Pt 2Welcome to Part 2 of this special three part podcast with Mia aka Mia Millie Fit !
In this part we talk all about Mia's gym journey and the creation of her instagram account. It's so cool and surprising to learn what Mia's initial intentions were for her fitness account not to mention the name of the account - let's just say she never expected the account to become what is it today!
However, as Mia describes, with followers comes hate and its upsetting to learn about the hate Mia receives and how she deals with it. It...
2022-09-1424 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing a Micro-Influencer : Fitness, Food, Loughborough, Gym, Men. Meet MIA MILLIE FIT // Pt 1Hey guys,
Hope you're all doing well and are getting ready for the season of Pumpkin Spiced Latte!
Today we have such a special guest on the show. Not only does she have a very personal relationship to me, she was one of my first ever English friends, she has built up a remarkably successful social media presence within just a matter of months advocating a realistic fitness, food & happiness lifestyle. It brings me great pleasure to introduce you to ... MIA MILLIE FIT !!
In this part we get to know what Mia was lik...
2022-09-1427 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowReselling Shoes, NFTs and Money Moves. A Conversation With LEO KHAMNEI // Pt 2Ciao benvenuto alla seconda parte del podcast!!
In this part we talk more about Leo's success stories - so crazy that Leo as just a 19 year old student is pretty much financially independent & thriving, something super remarkable at our age and a testament to his dedication to this online world.
We talk about how Leo moved to the NFT world as it turned into 2022 and the notable ones he got and what sort of revenue they brought in. So interesting to hear that basically the whole sneaker kids gang moved over to NFTs as the l...
2022-09-0129 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowReselling Shoes, NFTs and Money Moves. A Conversation With LEO KHAMNEI // Pt 1Ciao a tutti!
Welcome back to the show! Today we are joined by someone super special. Not only is he a unique gem in terms of his heritage, indeed, like me he's a fellow Italian Iranian - mad - he's probably the most entrepreneurial guy I know. Although he's just finished first year, has no degree or proper work experience he's making serious money move. Please can we welcome ... LEO KHAMNEI !!
In this part we talk all about Leo's childhood and how his friendships and environment at school very much developed his interest in the r...
2022-09-0130 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSelf-Expression, Creativity & Authenticity. A Conversation With ALICIA BENJAMIN // Pt 2Hey peeps, welcome to Part 2!
We begin this part by talking about Alicia's personal experiences at Edinburgh University & the creativity scene there. We talk about how Alicia uses instagram to promote her artistic work, projects & the wider role the app plays in our modern GenZ culture. We really deep how powerful instagram is as a form of self-expression and how if used healthily it can be a super creative & fun place to be.
Alicia gives us the run down on how she captures her highly provocative and striking images and films and generally the behind the...
2022-08-2034 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSelf-Expression, Creativity & Authenticity. A Conversation With ALICIA BENJAMIN // Pt 1Hey guys,
Welcome back to the show! Today, I am so hyped to share this conversation with you, indeed, today we'll be talking all things self-expression, creativity & authenticity with probably the most artistic person I know. Please can we welcome my friend .... ALICIA BENJAMIN !!
We begin our convo by diving into the journey of Alicia's self - expression. We learn how from such a young age Alicia would dress in a very particular way with the male's gaze very much at the forefront of her mind when selecting her outfit. She dressed in a manner w...
2022-08-2028 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowMeet The Man Behind The StudyTok Icon Revishaan. A Personal Conversation With ISHAAN // Pt 2Welcome to Part Two aka the more deep & juicy part ;) Prepare to hear all about the fame, opportunities, goals and dreams but also the hate, judgements and misconceptions that inevitably and unfortunately come along with being a successful Content Creator.
In this part we dive further into Ishaan’s TikTok career starting right from his GCSE French days which crazily was only a year and a half ago. It may have started as just a way for Ishaan to personally revise but it's turned into a massive part of his life & has gone on to lay the fou...
2022-08-1433 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowMeet The Man Behind The StudyTok Icon Revishaan. A Personal Conversation With ISHAAN // Pt 1Hey guys, welcome back to the podcast!
Today we're joined by one of the most recognisable faces amongst our generation. He's one of the biggest TikTokers in Britain and indeed he is THE face of StudyTok. This remarkable seventeen year old hardly needs an introduction, you defo would have seen him on your TikTok FYP, please can we welcome … REVISHAAN !!
It’s an absolute honour to have Revishaan on the show and in this two part episode we dive right into the man behind this whole study empire. In this honest conversation we meet Ishaan, the...
2022-08-1428 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowThe Misconceptions Of The Extrovert. A Deep Chat With CHELSEA HIKWA // Pt 2Join us as we properly dive into this deep chat all about being an extravert and its deep misconceptions & my goodness does it get deep - get ready :))
As an extravert pretty much all my life, something which I've found, particularly in recent months, is that some people who don’t know me assume that I’m “crazy” because I truly love life and find 'casual magic' in it every day, thanks UnJaded Jade for the term ;). Chelsea makes a really interesting point that she's observed that quite a few introverts were in fact extroverts but because of the “t...
2022-08-0832 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowThe Misconceptions Of The Extrovert. A Deep Chat With CHELSEA HIKWA // Pt 1Hey guys,
Welcome back to the show! Today I'm super excited to be releasing this episode with a very special young lady, someone who I’ve known for a long while now, indeed you could say that I've had the privilege to watch her grow up. Please let me introduce you to .... CHELSEA!
Today we are talking about a subject which I am super passionate about ; being an extrovert and more specifically the misconceptions of extraversion.
Chelsea is a very remarkable young woman who never fails to leave such a positive & lasting impression on...
2022-08-0830 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSo You Think You're Mature? Friends, Relationships and Everything In Between. A Conversation With HD // Pt 2Welcome back to this super deep and insightful conversation with UCL's coolest mech eng guy, HD! Also, this part has some extra spice - we are also joined by one of my oldest friends ... Naseela!
In this episode we continue to talk about how you should consider what's best for you ('selfish') but to always be mindful of how your actions affect others around you. We also emphasise the importance of being proactive in life especially when it comes to university and interactions with academic staff.
In this part, we talk about what we consider to...
2022-07-2926 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSo You Think You're Mature? Friends, Relationships and Everything In Between. A Conversation With HD // Pt 1Hey guys,
Today we’re joined by one of UCL’s Biggest Names On Campus (BNOCs) and one of the coolest mechanical engineers in the game. It is a pleasure & privilege to introduce you to .... Mr HD!!
Today, we really enter the world of deep chats and de-construct the notion of 'selfishness' and 'maturity.'
Indeed, for me, I would say maturity is one of the most misused concepts we use in our society especially amongst GenZ culture. In fact, alot of the time, I've found it's used as a cop out. It is use...
2022-07-2930 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowOnce the 'Annoying Child' now she's the Persian Queen & Big Batty Gyal. The Story of ROMINA // Pt 3Khosh aamadid (welcome ;) back to this conversation & for the FIRST TIME EVER - PART 3!!
In this final part of this super fun and insightful conversation we talk all about YCHANGE and the band's individual members themselves. Romina gives us insight into what YCHANGE was like on Little Mix: : The Search back in late 2020 alongside the present day and future aspirations of one of Britain's most upcoming rap & hip hop bands (basically the new & improved N-Dubez / Black Eyed Peas ;)
As well as talking music industry, the origins and journey of YCHANGE we also talk about the ot...
2022-07-1827 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowOnce the 'Annoying Child' now she's the Persian Queen & Big Batty Gyal. The Story of ROMINA // Pt 2Hey azizams ( 'dear/loved ones' another Persian word to add to your list ;)
Welcome back to this special & iconic three part episode with one of Britain's most upcoming artists, Romina, aka Persian Queen and TikTok's BIG BATTY GYAL!!
In this part we compare the icons of Persian literature, Ferdowsi and Hafez with the music industry's 21st century kings the Weeknd & Drake - very very similar genres they both are haha! Inevitably, we jump into a jam lit sesh of the biggest bangers from 'Honestly Nevermind' and 'Starboy' & 'Dawn FM' and as you'll hear I just ge...
2022-07-1827 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowOnce the 'Annoying Child' now she's the Persian Queen & Big Batty Gyal. The Story of ROMINA // Pt 1Salam bacheha !
Hey guys ! (you'll learn a bit of Persian in this episode ;) Today I am beyond hyped to release this episode to you all. Not only are we going to be talking all things to do with music, the industry itself, Little Mix, the band and have a bit of a sing song ourselves ;) - we're also going to be dropping in some (warning : loud & proud ;) Persian vibes and energy!
Today we are joined by one of Britain's biggest rising superstars not only in terms of her music but also from her infectious, fun an...
2022-07-1828 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowLife as a GenZ Teen ; Personal Growth, Insta, Friendships, GCSEs, Judgemental People, Poetry, KCL & Inspirations. A Conversation with ELIZA ALI // Pt 2We're back for Part 2 with our youngest guest so far, Eliza, an awesome teen who's just finished her GCSEs & is an aspiring barrister!
In this episode, we talk all about the relationship young people have with social media and how even if one wishes to live a social media free life, it is extremely difficult.
We discuss about how an increasing number of young people are no longer interested in properly getting to know one another & how people are increasingly satisfied with just a headline.
We emphasise the importance of perseverance, working hard a...
2022-07-0628 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowLife as a GenZ Teen ; Personal Growth, Insta, Friendships, GCSEs, Judgemental People, Poetry, KCL & Inspirations. A Conversation with ELIZA ALI // Pt 1Hey Guys,
Welcome back!
Today, I have such a special guest lined up for you. I've known today's guest for several years now, in fact, I really have seen her grow up into the fine young woman she is today. She's just finished her GCSEs, congrats ;) and now she's the youngest guest yet on the show - doing it for the school kids! Please let me introduce you to, my friend ... ELIZA!
In today's episode we have a fun and honest conversation about what it's like to be a teenager in modern day Br...
2022-07-0629 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowLife as an Academic Historian, Transgender Woman & LGBTQ+ Activist. A Conversation with PIPPA CATTERALL // Part 2Welcome back to this Pride Month special!
In this part we learn about all the small things most of us wouldn't think twice about but have such an impact on the transgender community like obtaining a passport, accessing medication, getting married and generally the lack of rights the trans community has.
Pippa talks about her work on making more Queer friendly pubic spaces as well as Pride Month, the relationship it has with capitalism and what the celebratory month shows about our modern British society. Pippa also tells us about her local area's response to LG...
2022-06-3029 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowLife as an Academic Historian, Transgender Woman & LGBTQ+ Activist. A conversation with PIPPA CATTERALL // Part 1Hey everyone - welcome back to the show!
Today, we're in for something rather special and a bit different to our regular style. To celebrate and wrap up the official UK's Pride Month we have a LGBTQ+ special for you!
Indeed, unlike before, we don't have a fellow GenZer but instead we have a highly intelligent and remarkable lady on the show, please can I introduce you to a leading historian at University of Westminster & LGBTQ+ activist .... PIPPA CATTERHALL!
In the first part of our two part podcast we explore the historical interests of Pippa both when she was younger li...
2022-06-3030 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing UnJaded Jade's Bro, Life As An Introvert, Masculinity, Finding Yourself, Relationships & More. A Conversation With FOLKERT BOWLER // Pt 2Welcome back to PART 2 of our conversation with THE Folkert Bowler where we discuss all things to do with self-development, self-love & the culture we as a generation have created for ourselves and we are continuing to actively create.
In this part we look at Folk's mindfulness and meditation journey and how masculinity can be very toxic alongside the stereotypes men often feel obliged to uphold - make sure you check out our episode with SPOKE to learn more about this ;)) It was super interesting to get insight into the 'lad culture', the conversations guys have about themselves a...
2022-06-2633 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBeing UnJaded Jade's Bro, Life As An Introvert, Masculinity, Finding Yourself, Relationships & More. A Conversation With FOLKERT BOWLER // Pt 1Hello guys!
Hope you are all doing super well this sunny Sunday morning and are excited for the day & week ahead :))
Today, I am beyond excited to introduce you to today's guest. Honestly, if I tell you my reaction to when our guest agreed to come on the show, honestly 15yro Daria was going wild inside haha!! Everyone, please welcome my new friend .... FOLKERT BOWLER !!!
That's right everyone, today's episode is with Britain's most loved StudyTuber - UnJaded Jade's little brother, Folk!
He may once have been a 'smol skinny boi' (not...
2022-06-2629 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowMy Mental Health Journey & The Journey Of The Podcast :))Hey Guys,
I hope you're all well, positive & smashing your goals for the day!
Today's episode is rather different most obviously because there's no guest today, I know, devastating right - you'll have to endure my voice for half an hour haha!
I feel like it's a good time to generally talk about the direction and vision for the podcast alongside how it came about in the first place in the context of what was one hell of a personal health journey this last year.
November 2021 right until early March 2022 was an...
2022-06-2324 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBuilding an App, Recruiting Talent, Getting Yourself Out There - Let's Get Down To Business. Meet the CEO & Voice Of SPOKE // Pt2Hey peeps!
Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with lead artist, public face & voice of the newest & coolest world leading young person's mental health app Spoke, LEMZI & the CEO and Co-Founder (my cousin!) ARIANA !!
After talking all about the life experiences and events which led up to the creation of Spoke and the background of both Ariana and LEMZI, in this part we dive more specifically into the highs and lows of building a start-up, how to get investment and capitol and to ultimately find people who genuinely believe in the product as much as...
2022-06-1730 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowBuilding an App, Recruiting Talent, Getting Yourself Out There - Let's Get Down To Business. Meet the CEO & Voice Of SPOKE // Pt 1Hey everyone!
Hope you are all doing well and aren't too stressed with any exams or anything you have at the moment. However, don't you worry. Because if you are indeed feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all at the moment then we've got you covered in today's episode ;)
Yes, that's right, today we are beyond lucky to have two individuals literally leading the way for accessible wellbeing and emotional health for young people in a way that's as easy as listening to your favourite music.
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome l...
2022-06-1730 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowJust a a smol town girl, now she’s a TikTok Superstar. The story behind ALICIA ROSE BREUER // Pt 2Hey guys - welcome to Part Two with our social media superstar ALICIA ROSE BREUER !! T
Together we’re diving right into the world behind our phone screens, tiktok viral & trending hashtags, brand deals, partnerships aswell as “haters” & toxicity within the social media world. In this part, we focus on Alicia’s career, the challenges and insecurities she has as well as all the fun, opportunities & excitement she gets from the ultimate GenZ career.
We also learn that Alicia hopes to break into another industry too! However, that remains strictly confidential😏 …. maybe she’ll pass on some more clu...
2022-06-0830 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowJust a smol town girl, now she’s a TikTok Superstar. The story behind ALICIA ROSE BREUER // Pt 1Hey guys!
I do hope you are all well, rearing & ready to go for today’s interview.
I am beyond excited to introduce you to one of my oldest & coolest friends. In fact, you may actually already know her. Or, at least, recognise her face, specifically her stunningly gorgeous green eyes ;)) She’s all over your TikTok For You Page. Yes, you’ve guessed it. It’s one of TikToks fastest growing superstars. Introducing, the one & only ALICIA ROSE BREUER!!!
Join us for our super relaxed & fun two part conversation where we dive right int...
2022-06-0829 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowUkraine, Slacktivism, Marxism, Politics & Everything in between. A conversation with Laura Ionescu // Pt 2We’re back for Part 2!
In this part we continue our super stimulating and passionate conversation on our generation's most current issues.
We throw some shade to the SOAS Marxist supporters who don't genuinely hold Marxist views but instead join the movement to simply be perceived as "cool" or "edgy." We talk about the challenges and culture of university political discussion which regrettably does sometimes have a tendency to ostracise or even in some extreme cases "cancel" students and staff who hold more traditional conservative values and views.
We speak about the legacy of t...
2022-05-3030 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowUkraine, Slacktivism, Marxism, Politics & Everything in between. A conversation with Laura Ionescu // Pt 1Hey guys!
Welcome to the third interview of @thisisnotthedariashow. Thank you so much for landing yourself here, honestly, you guys actually listening and supporting the podcast, which has basically become my little baby now lowkey ;) means so much and from the bottom of my heart I thank you :))
I am beyond excited to introduce to a big BNOC of UCL (Big Name On Campus ;), she’s an absolute GIRL BOSS, one of the most insightful, intelligent and ambitious young women I know. Please let me introduce you to my friend ….. LAURA!!
Laura Ionescu (@laur...
2022-05-3029 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowWho dares wins … life as a custom designer // Melicka Pt2Hey guys,
We're back for part two of this super insightful interview into the life of a freelance artist who's really pushing all the boundaries in the global custom sneaker industry.
In this half we discover what the working day looks like for Melicka alongside the challenges and worries she faces after choosing to not continue university studies which traditionally would have guaranteed her a secure future - not to mention at one of the world's best university's doing THE most lucrative degree - economics, bold, brave girl boss move!!
Of course, we lo...
2022-05-1627 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowWho dares wins … life as a custom designer // Melicka Pt1Hey guys!
Today we're about to dive into the world of breaking convention, expectation & turning your passion & talent into your full time career. I'm super excited to introduce you to a bestie ...... MELICKA!!
We also welcome back on the show the manager, personal videographer & security body guard ..... Ranya Khanom! Love ya gal :))
In the first part of this two part episode we learn about the origins & evolution of Melicka's interest & talent in art and how despite taking some of the most scientifically intense subjects of maths, further maths & chemistry at A-Level her real pa...
2022-05-1626 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSo you want to go to Uni? Here's the good, bad & the ugly :)) Pt2Hey guys,
Join us in this second half where we reveal what it's really like to be a UCL student!
We let you know what sort of student community culture UCL has, talk about being a London student more generally alongside giving our review on the absolutely fabulous and entirely functional facilities all London unis offer at such a reasonable and affordable price #fakenews :((. We finish off by summarising our thoughts and giving you a few points of what we wish we had known before embarking on the university journey :))
As always, we wou...
2022-05-1128 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSo you want to go to Uni? Here's the good, bad & the ugly :)) Pt1Hey guys!
It's our first episode with a special guest. Please let me introduce you to one of my closest friends, crisis makes you closer :), RANYA!!
Like me, Ranya went to UCL back in Sept 2021 but soon realised with her background, expectations and having been locked away thanks to the pandemic we simply realised we weren't ready for university, And guess what? That's perfectly ok.
This podcast is in two sections. In the first we'll cover our expectations of uni life alongside how we found the academics and official wellbeing support once we ar...
2022-05-1126 min
This Is Not The Daria ShowSlightly the Daria show :))Today I thought it would be worthwhile you getting to know a little bit more about your host since you'll be hearing my voice, views & opinions quite alot on this show ;)) I'd love to hear your thoughts on today's short episode & I'd love to start a conversation and get to know you :))
Hopefully you're now as excited as I am about the next episode, comes out tomorrow on the 11th ;)), the first episode where we dive right into a meaningful topic with a special guest!
Wishing you a swagaliciously awesome day ahead.
With all...
2022-05-1011 min