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How I Crushed ItJameisha Prescod - Content Creator behind You Look Okay To MeJameisha Prescod is a digital content creator, UK-based filmmaker, and advocate, known for her impactful work centred on chronic illness, Black identity, and mental health. Jameisha has built a strong presence on social media through her platform You Look Okay To Me, where she shares her personal journey with chronic illness, particularly lupus. This platform has become a vital resource for individuals experiencing invisible illnesses.
You Look Ok To Me
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Jumoke Abdullahi Co-Founder of The Tr...2024-12-1652 min
The Unapologetically Black PodcastDisabled is not a dirty word: Black and living with LupusBlack and brown people are prone to having lupus but how much do you know about it? Did you know that the average time to be diagonsed with lupus is 8 years? What's your experience been like with your healthcare system? In this episode we are joined by Jameisha Prescod, the founder of the amazing platform @youlookokaytome to explore her journey of being diagnosed with lupus and building a digitial community for the 'chronic illness people dem'________Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to...2024-03-0757 min
Meg Talks PodcastPartying and Vibes on the Windrush Boats?? Living With Lupus in LDN in 2023Meg Talks with Film maker, Executive Producer and Content Creator Jameisha Prescod.
I wasted no time in exploring Jamiesha's wrap sheet working at BBC Africa and within broader media industry. Jameisha unpacked the the concept behind her unreleased documentary, staring her grandparents who share their stories and perspective of moving to the UK from the Caribbean during the Windrush era.
Imagine thousands of 18 - 30 year olds travelling together for 2 weeks straight on boats...Grandad and Nanny were definitely partying, catching whines and securing links on those boats...as confirmed by Jameisha!!!
Jameisha unpacks what it is like living with lupus...2023-09-031h 02
Somerset House PodcastSoft Life: The Body
How can the soft body challenge social hierarchies?
We turn our gaze towards the soft life of the body and unpack new ways of thinking about embodiment in artistic practice with Somerset House studios artists Florence Peake on radical softness in somatics, choreographer and writer Dr Martin Hargreaves on the history of protest through softness in dance, Ilona Sagar on rendering bodies hard through architecture and disabled film maker Jameisha Prescod on the colonial history of black pain.
Soft Life: Experiments In New Ways of Being
Soft Life is part of a growing number...2023-07-2530 min
Uncommon SenseBodies, with Charlotte BatesWe each have a body, but every body’s story is unique. In this intimate conversation, sociologist Charlotte Bates tells Alexis and Rosie why studying bodies – and how we talk about them – matters in a society where some are privileged over others, and why ableism harms us all.Charlotte talks about her co-authored work on wild swimming, arguing that despite its commodification, it holds subversive power. She also considers how the unwell body collides with the demands of capitalist life – revealing just how absurd it can be. Plus: what “wellness” fails to capture – and why health is not a lifestyl...2022-09-2340 min
The Disabled Debrief With Conscious Being MagazineS1 EP 5: Disability & Content Creation: A Roundtable DiscussionIf you use social media, you may be aware of a sudden influx of disabled content creators - and it seems that this has come about almost due to the ongoing pandemic situation. With this in mind, we asked a group of content creators to discuss issues such as payment (and the influencer payment gap!), creativity, managing your support needs, the sometimes controversial topic of being and remaining authentic online, and more. Our guests this week are: (usernames/screen names used first!)
Disabled Eliza: Eliza is a disabled, LGBTQ+ content creator from London. They can be found on...2022-02-2131 min
Never Not CreativeCreative entrepreneurship for social goodIn this episode, Ve and Andy join forces to chat to recent winners of the Deutsche Bank Awards For Creative Entrepreneurs – Jameisha Prescod, founder of You Look Okay To Me, an online space for the chronic illness community and Nahum McLean, founder of African Diaspora Dance Association (ADDA), an organisation that aims to expand the curriculum and training of dance under the African Diaspora.
Jameisha and Nahum share the importance of strong mentorship, community and not letting social norms stand in your way.
Since 1993, through DBACE, Deutsche Bank has overseen the launch of over 220 ventures, he...2022-01-2045 min
Dope Black Disabled PodcastEpisode 08 - Medical Gaslighting, Medical Racial Bias and Disabled Art ft Jameisha PrescodThis week, due to some technical difficulties, a conversation that happened between Christine Jon'el, (she/her) Kimmy Soko (she/her) and JameishaPrescod (they/them/she) is salvaged down to a conversation between two, sans Christine. We hope that this conversation is educational, representative and healing.Trigger Warning: Medical gaslighting, racism, medical racism and ostracism.Dope Black Disabled is a joyful, spirited and sometimes irreverent look at life, through the lens of disability. Dope Black Disabled Podcast aims to celebrate, educate, inspire, heal, uplift, and represent black disabled people across the...2021-10-1853 min
Front RowTokyo: Art & Photography, Brett Goldstein and Nick Mohammed, Wellcome Photography PrizeTokyo: Art & Photography at The Ashmolean in Oxford is a celebration of the city currently hosting the Olympics. The exhibition’s curator Lena Fritsch discusses the show which spans the arts of the Edo period (1603-1868) when the country was officially closed to the outside world, to today, and considers the sprawling metropolis’s appetite for the new and innovative. Comedy series Ted Lasso revolves around the eponymous American football coach who, fish-out-of-water, comes to London to coach a fictional football team. Its uncynical, warm-and-fuzzy feel has resounded with audiences, and writer Brett Goldstein, who stars as foot...2021-07-2828 min
Tea with HBInvisibili-tea with Jameisha PrescodInvisibility. Invisible disabilities are even easier to discriminate against. With journalist and chronic illness activist: Jameisha Prescod! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-07-0630 min
Kinda Sorta BrownWhat Lives in Your Mind Rent-Free?KSB has spent the season talking about some of the recent headlines that captivated us and significantly impacted Black and Brown communities. But why stop there? In this finale of Season 3 of Kinda Sorta Brown, we have one question: what headlines are living in our guests’ minds rent-free? Take a trip with host Lena Diasti through an imagined day of very real news stories (about everything from Critical Race Theory to UK regulations on chronic pain) as encountered and described by past guest speakers and our own KSB team members, from London to Washington, D.C. and back to Chicago. No...2021-06-2428 min
The Vedic ConversationMeditating through chronic pain: A journey of hope – with Jameisha PrescodWelcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we’re joined by Jameisha Prescod to talk about how meditation can help navigate chronic pain.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest to...2021-04-1047 min
The DEEP ShowS3E10: You Look Okay To Me ft. Jameisha PrescodIn the Final episode of Season Three, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jameisha Prescod - a young woman who's work (@youlookokaytome) aims to raise awareness and hold space for people with Chronic illnesses (and for all) to come together, to learn and support each other through experience and community.
I talk with Jameisha about her own experience with her diagnosis of Lupus in 2014 and her life with this auto-immune disease thereafter.
Again, another insightful conversation. If you'd like to see more on Jameisha:
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I'm Okay...and other lies Podcast
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The DISabled to ENabled podcast for people with chronic illnesses92. Jameisha Prescod | Part 3: frat parties and rollercoasters!In this episode, you’ll learn Jameisha's not-so-super-quick secrets. You’ll discover their favourite book, favourite place, scariest thing they’ve done and (our favourite) the weirdest thing they’ve ever done. What actions do they think needs to change to help people with chronic illnesses. Discover what is still possible after a diagnosis or accident, only on the DISabled to ENabled podcast. Get your ENabled Warrior Symptom Tracker book to help track and manage your symptoms, instantly spot triggers and get the best possible care from your doctors Check out Jameisha's l...2020-06-1200 minThe DISabled to ENabled podcast for people with chronic illnesses91. Jameisha Prescod | Part 2: working at the BBC and PIP strugglesIn this episode, you’ll learn more about filmmaking, working at the BBC and navigating the Personal Independence Payment applications process as we carry on our chat with Jameisha Prescod. Tune in to the last part of our interview where we find out about Jameisha's not-so-super-quick secrets. You’ll discover their favourite book, favourite place, scariest thing they’ve done and (our favourite) the weirdest thing they’ve ever done. What actions do they think needs to change to help people with chronic illnesses. Discover what is still possible after a diagnosis or accident, only on the DI...2020-06-1000 minThe DISabled to ENabled podcast for people with chronic illnesses90. Jameisha Prescod | Part 1: Starting Uni with LupusIn this episode, you’ll learn more about Lupus as we chat with Jameisha Prescod about her diagnosis. The highs and the lows. Symptoms to medication to things she’s found to help her condition. In the next episode find out about You Look Okay To Me and filmmaking. Get your ENabled Warrior Symptom Tracker book to help track and manage your symptoms, instantly spot triggers and get the best possible care from your doctors Check out Jameisha's linksWebsite www.youlookokaytome.comInstagram...2020-06-0800 min
Chronic & ChillWhy Does Dark Skin Scar Differently to Light Skin?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1210 minChronic & ChillYou Lool Okay To Me Podcast IntroYou Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1200 minChronic & ChillThe First Flare - Billy DudleyYou Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1211 minChronic & ChillWhy Is It So Hard to Describe My Pain?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1205 minChronic & ChillHow to Deal With Flare Up DenialYou Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1205 min
Chronic & ChillHow to Survive the Chronic Illness Diagnosis Stage?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1206 minChronic & ChillWhat's Happening With Hydroxychloroquine and the Coronavirus?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1210 minChronic & ChillMy Lupus Diagnosis StoryYou Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1208 minChronic & ChillWhat Is Medical Gaslighting?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1206 minChronic & ChillWhat Happens When You're Doctor Can't Help You Anymore?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1205 minChronic & ChillHow to Deal With Toxic Positivity?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1203 minChronic & ChillWhat Happens After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1204 minChronic & ChillWhen Did You First Start Getting Sick with a Chronic Illness?You Look Okay To Me is a weekly podcast that dives into all things chronic illness related. Hosted by Jameisha Prescod, the podcast explores how social and cultural themes impact the lives of chronic illness survivors. Follow @youlookokaytome across all social platforms to stay updates.2020-05-1207 minThe DISabled to ENabled podcast for people with chronic illnesses*COVID 19 Special | Jameisha Prescod | hydroxychloroquine issues for LupusEnabled warriors Welcome to another Corona chat. This is a bonus episode that we're doing throughout the Coronavirus to help keep spirits up and find out what things are like in other parts of the world. So today we are chatting to Jameisha Prescod, and we're gonna have a chat about her lupus medication hydroxychloroquine that is potentially going to be used as the antidote to the Coronavirus. There's a lot of speculation in America right now and it's since come out that President Trump is taking this medication to 'ward off' the covid19 virus. 2020-04-2100 min
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online"You Look Okay To Me", with Jameisha PrescodThings we talk about in this episode:Jameisha’s video creation processThe realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awarenessJameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of LupusThe pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care systemHow colonialism still shapes medical biasHow to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heardThe strength of online support communitiesHow You Look Okay To Me came aboutHow Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illnessHow chronic illness can shape your career for better and wo...2019-11-1042 min
Emotional Autoimmunity: Dealing with the emotional issues of chronic illnessEpisode 17: Jameisha Prescod, Lupus, disability and not looking back.Enjoyed this episode? Send Kerry a textJameisha Prescod was still in school when she began feeling tired and wanting to sleep all the time. She knew something wasn't right but her Doctors seemed to have an explanation for it all: Anemia, vitamin D deficiency, perhaps depression. Even with Lupus markers in her blood, it still took a few more tries with different doctors to get a confirmed diagnosis. So how do you live with Lupus and the uncertainty of chronic illness at 23? Listen to Jameisha's story here. Kerry Jeffery is a Coach, Counsellor and C...2019-07-101h 03
Uninvisible Pod with Lauren Freedman021: Jameisha Prescod, Founder of You Look Okay To Me, on Living with Chronic Illness and Disability in the UKJameisha Prescod is a London-based activist who lives with lupus, Raynaud’s, and femeroacetabular impingement (FAI); she is also waiting on possible diagnoses of endometriosis and Celiac disease. She is the founder of You Look Okay To Me, an online platform for pain and chronic illness that is chock-full of content about invisible illness, disability, and their roles in tech, art, culture…and everyday life. In this episode, Jameisha sits down with Lauren to talk about gaslighting in the medical industry, and how this has affected her not only as a woman, but also as a woman of color; she...2019-05-081h 07
Chronic & ChillAm I Disabled? | Chronic & Chill PodcastWhat comes to mind when you think of the word disability? Does that term include chronic illnesses and mental health conditions? Is disability black and white or more like a spectrum?
All things discussed in this episode of Chronic & Chill.
Huge thank you to my lovely contributors. Please check them out below:
Annie https://www.instagram.com/okayisannie/
Brianne https://www.instagram.com/hystericalfemaleart/
Bridget https://www.instagram.com/chronicallybridget/
Steph https://www.instagram.com/sprocketsandlupins/
Fatima https://www.instagram.com/fliktony/
Juliet https://www.instagram.com/spreadsome_jam/
Megan C https://www.instagram.com/joyiswhoiam/
Meghan U https://www...2018-11-1615 min
Chronic & ChillWe Need To Talk About Disability In the Fashion Industry | Chronic & Chill Episode 1Fashion isn't the first thing that comes to mind when we have discussions about chronic illness and disability. Why not? The way we dress has a serious impact on our self-esteem and the way we present ourselves to others. Options are limited for those with disabilities but in recent years, more companies are working on increasing visibility for disabled bodies in campaigns and on runways whilst being more inclusive during the design process.
In this episode, I discuss the representation of disability in the fashion industry, adaptive clothing and I also chat with Catherine Teatum (Teatum Jones).
Teatum Jones https...2018-10-2312 min