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Headscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and Carry-Ons: Bye For NowIt 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 the famous Twi phrase about going back to get something you've forgotten. We thought it fit the bill for our final episode...2021-12-1749 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and His Only WifeTwo 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 of moving away from home and why Abi would make a great matchmaker applicant!...2021-05-181h 07Headscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and TherapyThis 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-counsellorsIn Dubai https://vivamus.me/about/In Australia@ourdirectory on InstagramCREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: Mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves...2021-05-1155 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and GriefOn 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-grief 2. And The Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/and-the-stars-were-burning-brightly/97814711787713. If All The World Were... by...2021-02-2646 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and RacelessAaaaaand 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-search-of-family-identity-and-the-truth-about-where-i-belong/9780751579383Listen to Georgina's podcast here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Secrets-in-Us-Audiobook/B08LLHGGF4CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork...2021-02-0957 min
London by LockdownLockdown to LockdownFrom my home to yours.
In this episode author, travel podcaster and poet Maame Blue drops by to chat about London, Naarm (Melbourne), travel and... oh yeah, her debut novel "Bad Love" (Jacaranda Books).
"I’m not a romantic. I don’t know how to tell those kinds of stories, the ones filled with magic and laughter and a purple hue. Romance has never connected with me in that way. But love — hard, bad, rough love — well, I could speak on that all day." — Maame Blue "Bad Love", 2020
From the start, nothing about Maame Blue...2020-07-3132 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and Lockdown-liteOn 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!CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2020-07-0255 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and The ArtsThis 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: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2020-06-2443 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and Black Lives MatterThis 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-involvedAustralia: https://btgfoundation.com.au/Books to read:Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Renni Eddo-LodgeNatives by AkalaHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThe Hate U Give by Angie...2020-06-0846 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and Staying at HomeThis 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. Share, subscribe and comment.Helpful things for mental wellbeing:https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://www.rewritelondon.com/https://showmeonething.com...2020-06-0347 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and WanderlustThis 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!CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2020-05-2740 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and The C-WordThis 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.CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodEmail: headscarves...2020-05-2049 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and TimeThis 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/CREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter...2020-05-1338 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves & Bad LoveWe'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-loveCREDITSHashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2020-04-2940 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsCarry-on 2: Cold and MadWelcome 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: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2018-12-3121 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsCarry-on: Let me tell you this...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: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod...2018-11-2824 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 20: Headscarves and RecapsIf 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. Oh, and one other thing - we want to hear from YOU...2018-10-1734 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 19: Headscarves and QuestionsWelcome 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 episode of season 3 of Insecure! Have you got a question about life, love and everything in between...2018-10-1046 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 18: Headscarves and Going HomeThere'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!Like, share, subscribe and rate us, and don't forget to use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you...2018-10-0332 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 17: Headscarves and WomenI 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 the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag...2018-09-2635 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 16: Headscarves and LanguageActions 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 changing friendships.Don't forget to like, subscribe, rate and review us, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to...2018-09-1938 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 15: Headscarves and MoneyThis week is all about money, money, money, money! Money! Specifically, managing your money when living abroad! Abi AK talks about the best ways to manage a lavish lifestyle in Dubai without breaking the bank, and Maame B discusses saving for a rainy day and becoming a Melbourne deal-chaser! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi...2018-09-0537 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 14: Headscarves and Mental HealthWe're back with another episode, and this time we're on that good mental health kick! Abi AK discusses the importance of having a good support network when living abroad, and Maame B details the positive impact moving abroad can have on your mental health!Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us, and let us know what you thought of the episode by using the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons!Useful mental health linksMelbourne: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Dubai: https://www.americancenteruae.com/services/psychiatry/Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram...2018-08-2938 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 13: Headscarves and Self CareWe're back with a brand new episode for your beautiful ears! This week listener, we're here for you and all your self care needs.Abi AK talks about the importance of finding a self care routine when you're living away from home, and Maame B discusses learning about yourself and finding your confidence through self-care. Stay safe and blessed lovely listeners.We're also recapping Insecure S3Ep1 in this episode so skip the Gist if you don't want spoilers!Don't forget to use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of...2018-08-2249 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 12: Headscarves and WorkWork work work work work, you see me I be work work work work workCan you guess what this week's episode is about?Yup, we be working abroad! Abi AK talks about her journey from Skype interview to becoming a cultural chameleon in a Dubai workplace, and Maame B gives us some top tips on picking up temp work and adjusting your email language to a more direct, Australian tone!We also cuss out BJ, AKA Boris Johnson over his Burqa comments, and Abi AK discusses the emotional catharsis that is This Is...2018-08-1539 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 11: Headscarves and TravelWelcome to episode 11 of Headscarves and Carry-ons! This week we're discussing an essential part of living abroad - travelling! Abi AK shares her experience of travelling throughout the 7 United Arab Emirates, and Maame B tells us why visiting the Northern Territory in Australia feels like being on Mars!We also discuss banning the Shiggy challenge (aka dancing to Drake's In My Feelings), and why racism over plastic bags just isn't worth it!Don't forget to subscribe, rate us, and leave a review, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what...2018-08-0840 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 10: Headscarves and MicroaggressionsWelcome to episode 10 of Headscarves and Carry-ons, whoop! This week we're talking about microaggressions abroad - the big, the small and the downright ridiculous. Maame B recounts a chilling experience with the N-word at a comedy show in Melbourne, and Abi AK describes being ferried towards other black people whenever out in public in Dubai!Don't forget to rate us, leave us a review and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced...2018-08-0142 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 9: Headscarves and HousingThis week we're sharing our top tips for finding a place to call home abroad!Abi AK discusses landlords and absurd rooms in Dubai, and Maame B shares tales of single beds in penthouses and the importance of AC in Melbourne! They also lament over the non-starter that is Brexit and the importance of asking for help!Enjoy and don't forget to use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Special request: Do you have any stories of living abroad? Whether it was finding a home or making...2018-07-2538 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 8: Headscarves and Dating Pt.2This week, we're not quite done with all that dating mess! Maame B recounts the subtle racial profiling of online dating in Melbourne, and Abi AK shares a valuable lesson about considering a long term relationship when you live in a transient place like Dubai!Plus we talk Black British girl magic and the books that you just can't put down!Don't forget to rate and review us, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons on Twitter and Facebook to let us know what you thought of the episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com...2018-07-1832 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 7: Headscarves and Dating Pt.1We're back with a brand new episode all about dating!Heads up: Happily ever doesn't necessarily happen for everyone but don't despair! We talk online dating apps, navigating the interesting dating cultures of Melbourne and Dubai, and how to deal with nonsense boys! Also shout out to the literary festival Africa Writes and Maame B winning one of their writing competitions! https://afreada.com/2018/07/01/black-sky-by-maame-blue/Stay tuned for part 2 on dating - you know we had to spend more time on this one! Don't forget to rate us and subscribe, and use #headscarvesandcarryons to...2018-07-1138 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 6: Headscarves and FriendsWooh this week we're celebrating the wonderful art of making friends in a new country!Be warned: This is not as easy as it sounds! Abi AK recounts getting out of a weird stalker situation, Maame B leans hard on translating social media connections into real-life friendships, and there's some Love Island chatter because you know we like to stay current! Use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode, and rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced...2018-06-2740 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 5: Headscarves and AfricansThis week we're all about being African abroad! Abi AK muses over finding Ghana in her home cooking whilst in Dubai, Maame B reveals her basic cleaning to afrobeats routine, and both commiserate over the absence of Ghana in the World Cup! A call to action: Tweet @maamebluewrites and send her your black and Nollywood film recommendations!Listen, rate and review us, and use the hashtag #Headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you thought of the episode!Abi AK recommends: Documentary on African Football Scandal - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport...2018-06-2031 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 4: Headscarves and FoodThis week we're talking all things food! From Dubai and Melbourne's different takes on what constitutes brunch, to consuming currency and calling it a delicacy!We also discuss food as an authentic way to learn about different cultures, being completely over poached eggs, and missing a Ghanaian home cooked meal when you're abroad! This episode will make you salivate, so don't forget to rate and review us, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to tweet about the episode! Check out Maame B and Abi AK's Instagrams for pictures of the brunches mentioned this...2018-06-1348 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 3: Headscarves and NewsWelcome to Episode 3 of Headscarves and Carry-ons! This week we're talking about what it's like to hear news from home when you're abroad. We discuss how to still be a part of the relief effort when tragedy strikes back home, the joy of celebrating spiderman-like heroes from across the pond, and pop songs that remind us how brilliant women are (like we didn't already know)! So enjoy and don't forget to use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you think of this week's episode!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram...2018-06-0631 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 2: Headscarves and HairThis week is all about hair! From surviving the desert climes of Dubai with a new weave, to batting away the wondering hands of strangers in Melbourne. We also discuss the fake Beyonce, Queen Oprah at the Royal Wedding, and why sometimes it's necessary to accost people on the street for hair tips. Enjoy!Maame B's hair blogpost - https://maamebluewrites.com/2017/09/04/the-hair-thing/Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr...2018-05-301h 03Headscarves and Carry-onsEpisode 1: Headscarves and IntrosIn this inaugural episode we talk about why we left the UK, the confusion of the Marvel universe (according to Abi), and our childhood dreams of travelling to distant places. Enjoy!Hashtag: #headscarvesandcarryonsArtwork: https://instagram.com/mocacoco.studioTheme music produced by Alex Darko aka Genesis: Insta @alexakdarkoTwitter: @headscarvespod | @maamebluewrites | @abi_akInstagram: @headscarvespodTumblr: headscarvespodcast.tumblr.comEmail: headscarves.carryons@gmail.com2018-05-3052 minHeadscarves and Carry-onsHeadscarves and Carry-ons: The TrailerWelcome to the trailer for our new show - Headscarves and Carry-ons; a podcast about black girls living abroad!I'm Maame B and I lived in Melbourne, and my co-host Abi AK lives in Dubai. We're both Ghanaian, originally from London, and every week we'll be talking about what it's like to live abroad.We'll be talking hair, work, relationships, microaggressions and so much more!Episode 1 is coming soon, so subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and use the hashtag #headscarvesandcarryons to let us know what you think of the show!Hashtag...2018-05-2500 min