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[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E6: Would you freeze your eggs or have a baby alone?The ladies discuss freezing their eggs and whether they would consider having a child alone. Women are constantly reminded that their biological clock is ticking, putting them under pressure to find a partner and have a baby as young as possible, but are there other options? Is the complex and expensive process of freezing eggs or embryos a luxury for the rich, or something that all women should proactively consider? What is the best age to freeze your eggs and how do you talk to a partner about the decision? Is egg freezing an insurance policy against fertility challenges...2021-12-1632 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E5: Is social media making you unhappy?The ladies discuss whether women are less happy than they used to be because of unrealistic expectations about life created by social media. Women already feel pressured to “have it all”, but does the content on social media make us feel like we’re not doing enough or falling behind those who appear to be living their best life? How do we define happiness and what do we really need to be happy? Is it possible to be happy all the time and would quitting or taking a break from social media help achieve this? Are the relationships we have o...2021-12-0932 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E4: Does the way you lose your virginity affect your future sex life?The ladies debate whether how you lose your virginity affects your attitude towards sex and your future sexual encounters. Society makes us believe the first time we have sex is a monumental moment adding to the pressure, nerves, and fear that already surround the experience, but is the concept of virginity outdated? What changes physically, emotionally, and mentally after you have sex for the first time? Do religions and cultures unfairly link women’s identities or value to their sexual activity? Does it matter how old you are when you become sexually active and do your views on intimacy, ca...2021-12-0231 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E3: Why do some women struggle to make friends with other women?Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah discuss female friendships and why some women find it hard to make friends with other women or, in some cases, pride themselves on being one of the boys. For centuries society has pitted women against one another, causing them to see each other as competition in a narrative that some say was created by men. Are some women projecting their own insecurities onto other females? Are women able to have deeper friendships than men because they’re more vulnerable with each other? Would you trust your partner around a woman who only has ma...2021-11-2531 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E2: Would you "reverse migrate" & move to the country your parents are from?Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah discuss whether they would ever "reverse migrate" and move to the country their parents and grandparents call home. Many families moved to the UK in search of a better life for their children but in a growing trend this generation is choosing to return to the motherland for the same reason. Are there better job prospects and more opportunities to build businesses in Africa and Asia than there are in the UK? Would you feel more accepted in the countries where you have heritage and the people look like you or be “othered” for...2021-11-1831 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGS2E1: Are women forcing monogamy on men?Ethnically Speaking is back for Season 2 and the ladies are finally all in one room! In this episode, Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah discuss whether women are forcing monogamous relationships on men. Are there different expectations for men and women when it comes to monogamy? What role does sex play and are men using polyamorous relationships as an excuse to sleep around? Does science say humans are meant to be monogamous or is having one partner at a time an outdated concept dreamed up by society? The ladies are exploring all angles in this episode of Ethnically Speaking...2021-11-1133 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKINGMonah, Nushy Rose & Sophie Hannah welcome you to Season 2Ethnically Speaking is back for Season 2! Join Monah, Nushy Rose and Sophie Hannah, three smart, curious and opinionated highly-melanated women, as they discuss life, love and everything in between. No subject is off limits for these ladies, especially when it comes to issues affecting British communities of colour. So get ready to laugh, learn and liberate your mind, because if there’s one thing you can guarantee, it’s that the Ethnically Speaking ladies will be giving it to you straight. New episodes every Thursday – subscribe so you don't miss out!--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #Et...2021-11-1101 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#86: Afro hairdressing choices are set to open up...but Soul Cap gets shut down?The ladies discuss why it’s always one step forward and two steps back when it comes to the acceptance and inclusion of Black hair types, after an update to the National Occupational Standards for hairdressing means that all new hairdressers will be trained to work with Afro and textured hair as standard, in the same week that FINA (International Swimming Federation) bans Soul Cap – a swimming cap designed for Afro and textured hair – from use in international competitions because it does not follow “the natural form of the head”. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CON...2021-07-1234 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#85: Should women of “childbearing age” stop drinking alcohol immediately?The ladies discuss the World Health Organization’s (WHO) draft global alcohol action plan for 2022–2030, which suggests that women of childbearing age should be prevented from drinking alcohol and that people should be protected from the pressure to drink, and ask whether critics are right to call the guidance sexist and paternalistic. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouT...2021-07-0935 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#84: Is it safe to end Britney’s conservatorship & give her control of her life?The ladies discuss whether the court should #FreeBritney and put an end to the conservatorship that has given her father, Jamie Spears, a licensed conservator, and a financial company control over her finances, career, medical care, and other aspects of her personal life for the last 13 years, after Britney Spears tells a judge that she has been drugged, forced to perform against her will, and prevented from marrying or having children by the “abusive” and traumatising arrangement.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https...2021-07-0537 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#83: Is attraction ultimately based on looks when it comes to dating?The ladies discuss the upcoming UK launch of audio only dating app Blink and debate whether attraction is inevitably based on physical appearance, how important looks are when choosing a partner, if there are more good-looking women than good-looking men on dating apps, and whether they would go on a blind date.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.yo...2021-07-0232 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#82: Can you ever wear too much make-up or is it a personal choice?The ladies discuss whether it is misleading for a woman to create dramatically different before and after looks using make-up, if there’s such a thing as wearing too much make-up, and whether wearing make-up is a form of self-expression and a personal choice or the result of insecurities, societal pressure and unrealistic beauty standards.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouT...2021-06-2838 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#81: Is GB News dangerous or a necessary alternative to current UK news channels?The ladies discuss controversial new UK news channel, GB News, which features partisan anchors and guests who appear to be passionate about right-wing politics, despite Britain’s broadcasting laws requiring news channels to remain impartial, and debate whether we need such a channel to represent viewpoints that are allegedly suppressed by mainstream broadcasters like BBC News, Sky News and Channel 4 News.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.link...2021-06-2531 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#80: How much personal information does the boss need to know before hiring you?The ladies discuss Amazon’s recent decision to stop asking employees who don’t operate vehicles to take mandatory marijuana drug tests, the rise in employers using social media to spy on job candidates and workers to see what they get up to outside of the office, and whether the details of your private life are relevant to your professional performance or if companies are overstepping the mark with the questions they ask.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoT...2021-06-2132 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#79: When do you tell a date about vaccine status, STIs or medical conditions?The ladies discuss whether someone’s vaccination status is a dating dealbreaker, if dating apps should introduce a sexually transmitted infection (STI) status badge, and whether there are medical conditions that they would like potential love interests to declare upfront, after dating apps Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble sign a partnership with the UK government to show a ‘vaccine status badge’ on user profiles and UK sexual health doctors warn of a surge in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases as dating resumes post lock-down.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.inst...2021-06-1834 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#78: What’s wrong with The Queen being exempt from race & gender equality laws?The ladies discuss recent revelations that Buckingham Palace banned “coloured immigrants and foreigners” from working in office roles in the royal household until at least the late 1960s and that the Queen is still exempt from race and gender equality laws (meaning that individuals working for her household cannot launch legal complaints regarding discrimination in the UK courts), and ask why the Queen gets to be above the law and whether it’s enough to uphold the spirit of the law when there are no legal consequences for discriminatory acts. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW...2021-06-1429 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#77: Reactions to Naomi Osaka’s mental health – a lack of empathy or ignorance?The ladies discuss whether organisations react poorly to people struggling with their mental health due to a lack of empathy or because of ignorance about the realities of living with mental health issues, after four-time grand slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka is fined $15,000 for refusing to take part in anxiety-inducing post-match press interviews and withdraws from the French Open to protect her mental health. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.co...2021-06-1133 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#76: Has cancel culture gone too far with #CancelACartoonCharacter?The ladies discuss whether cancel culture has gone too far by cancelling our favourite childhood cartoon characters or if there is a genuine concern that problematic cartoons might teach kids values that manifest as unacceptable behaviours later in life, after cartoon skunk Pepe Le Pew is axed from the upcoming Space Jam 2 movie for promoting behaviour likened to that of a sexual predator.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: ht...2021-05-3137 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#75: Is Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila cultural appropriation or appreciation?The ladies discuss the launch of Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand after critics argue the Californian supermodel, who has no connection to Mexico, is exploiting and appropriating the Mexican culture to line her own pockets, and explore why Kendall is being called out when there is a long list of celebrity-owned tequila brands that came before hers.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/2021-05-2837 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#74: Does your relationship with your parents change with age?The ladies discuss how their relationship with their parents has changed as they’ve gotten older, and explore what happens when your mother or father tries to become your friend instead of sticking to a traditional parent-child dynamic.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com2021-05-2426 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#73: Marriage or Mortgage: Is a wedding worth splashing the cash on?Inspired by popular Netflix reality series “Marriage or Mortgage”, the ladies discuss the pros and cons of splurging their money on a dream wedding vs. a home, and try to determine what makes a great wedding as they spill all the tea on their best and worst wedding experiences.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/United...2021-05-2130 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#72: Bitcoin? Dogecoin? Ethereum? Is cryptocurrency the future of finance?The ladies discuss whether cryptocurrency is the future of finance or if governments will work to block its success, whether they have or would invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, and if the risks are worth the potential reward after Dogecoin – originally created as a joke – makes early investors millionaires in a matter of months. Featuring guest host, Anissa.Disclaimer: We are not financial experts and the discussion in this episode does not represent legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. The value of investments may go up or down; please do your own research before...2021-05-1925 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#71: Do men and women handle romantic rejection differently?The ladies discuss whether men and women handle romantic rejection differently and if one is more likely than the other to seek revenge. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com---------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ht...2021-05-1729 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#70: Travel is BACK! Do you stay at home or head for a hot girl summer holiday?As England prepares to lift its travel ban on 17th May, the ladies discuss whether they’re planning a holiday abroad or not, if vacations are a luxury or a human right, and whether international travel is worth the extra hassle and expense now involved. Featuring guest host, Anissa.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Unit...2021-05-1427 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#69: Are unlimited holiday allowances and a 4 day working week the new normal?The ladies discuss whether more companies should offer employees unlimited holiday as a standard benefit and if a better work-life balance could be achieved through a four day working week, after a Taiwanese man marries and divorces the same woman several times in the space of a few weeks to take advantage of Taiwan’s 8 day paid marriage leave policy.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-05-0532 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#67: UK Government Gone Wild – Is it okay to bend the rules for friends and family?The ladies discuss whether it’s acceptable to bend the rules when a friend or family member asks for a favour, if the current UK government is corrupt, and where the line is between lobbying and cronyism, following Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s failure to declare his shares and family connections in a company awarded a £300k contract with NHS Wales, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s texts to Sir James Dyson promising to “fix” tax issues affecting  employees returning to the UK to make ventilators during the pandemic.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpea...2021-05-0431 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#66: Question Time: Getting personal with Monah and Sophie HannahMonah and Sophie Hannah get up close and personal as they ask each other life’s most important questions.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with us: ethnicallyspeaking@unitedmelaningroup.com---------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://unitedmelaningroup.com/es066(Website – Show not...2021-04-2826 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#65: Body Count – Is it okay to ask your date how many people they’ve slept with?The ladies discuss whether it’s okay to ask someone you’re dating how many people they’ve slept with, if the number matters, and when’s the right time to ask. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with...2021-04-2738 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#64: DMX & Prince Philip – Why do we grieve the loss of people we didn’t know?Following the sad passing of HRH Prince Philip and legendary rapper DMX (real name Earl Simmons), the ladies discuss why some people react strongly to the death of a celebrity or public figure they didn’t know personally, while others act with indifference, and ask what role the media plays in influencing our feelings.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: http...2021-04-2332 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#63: Is sleeping in separate beds the first step on the path towards a break-up?The ladies discuss whether sleeping in a separate bed to your partner is a sign of bigger problems in the relationship or if it’s the best way to keep romance alive, as increasing evidence suggests that couples who sleep separately are happier, have better communication, and stay together for longer. --------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...2021-04-2128 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#62: Stealth Wealth – Should you tell family or friends how much money you earn?The ladies discuss why talking about money is such a taboo in British society, how people are treated differently by friends and family when they discover how much (or how little!) money they are making, and whether you should reveal your earnings to your nearest and dearest or keep your money moves a secret.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: ht...2021-04-1928 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#61: Nature vs. Nurture: Does where you live make you who you are?The ladies discuss whether where you live makes you who you are or if you choose to live somewhere because you’re a certain type of person and the unintended consequences of stereotyping people from specific towns and cities in the UK.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnitedMelaninGroupGet in touch with us...2021-04-1629 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#60: Is it fair to cancel someone’s passport for not paying child maintenance?The ladies discuss the UK government’s decision to allow the Department for Work and Pensions to cancel passports held by people who have not paid the child maintenance they owe and to block the renewal or replacement of passports for up to two years, and ask if the new rule will encourage parents to make child support payments or whether there are some situations where parents may be justified in refusing or withholding payment. Guest starring Monah and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c27...2021-04-0730 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#59: High Value Men – Should women accept and expect a man with money to cheat?The ladies discuss recent cheating scandals from former celebrity couple Saweetie and Quavo, to influencer Derrick Jaxn and his wife, and debate YouTuber Kevin Samuel’s controversial statement that it is in the nature of any “high value man” to cheat on his lady and that women dating men ofworth should accept this fact if they want to maintain the lifestyle and interest of their partner. Guest starring Monah and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic...2021-04-0634 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#58: Should social media companies be doing more to tackle online abuse?The ladies discuss Chrissy Teigen’s decision to delete her Twitter account after 10 years on the platform and the role social media harassment played in the tragic suicide of TV presenter Caroline Flack last year, and debate whether we need to take responsibility for protecting our own wellbeing by disconnecting from social media platforms or if the companies should be doing more to police and prevent bad behaviour. Guest starring Monah and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- 2021-04-0230 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#57: Would you ever get cosmetic surgery and would you keep it quiet if you did?The ladies discuss the rise in cosmetic plastic surgery as people quarantined at home take the opportunity to recover in secret and ask whether people should be open about having plastic surgery or if there is still a taboo when it comes to going under the knife for vanity. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Monah.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: ht...2021-03-3134 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#56: Freedom Of Speech – Is it dangerous to silence controversial opinions?The ladies discuss presenter Piers Morgan’s departure from ITV’s Good Morning Britain following the disparaging comments he made about Meghan Markle, the subsequent departure of his friend Sharon Osbourne from US show The Talk after she tried to defend him, whether freedom of speech means allowing people to say what they want, regardless of how it may offend or hurt others, and if it is dangerous to silence controversial views or opinions. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and MonahSubscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d923...2021-03-2927 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#55: Protesting will be illegal but undercover agents can commit crime legally?!The ladies discuss the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which could restrict the right to protest in the UK during the pandemic and beyond, and the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill which would allow undercover officers to commit serious crimes, such as murder, sexual assault and torture, to “blend in” with criminals and avoid blowing their cover, and ask whether the UK government is justified in introducing these Bills to keep us safe or if they are robbing us of our rights and allowing terrible crimes to be commited lawfully. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Monah.Subs...2021-03-2630 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#54: Why do women worry about their safety when out alone & why should men care?The ladies discuss the recent murder of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman who went missing in London while walking home from a friend’s house at night, and ask if all women worry about their safety when out alone at night, whether we put more responsibility on women to protect themselves from an attack than we do on men to learn that attacking women is wrong, and what can be done to keep women safe in public spaces. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:...2021-03-2430 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#53: Why do employers make us jump through so many hoops to get a simple job?The ladies discuss whether it’s fair for employers or recruiters to ask job applicants to invest so much of their time jumping through hoops for a job they may not get, and whether the various psychometric tests, multi-stage interviews, group assessment days and presentations provide any real evidence that a candidate is suitable for the job. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInst...2021-03-2235 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#52: Meghan and Harry – Family, Money, Racism, Privilege, Mental Health & Media!The ladies discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s controversial tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey and the debates surrounding the Royal family, money, racism, mental health and the press that have followed, and ask how both the couple and the Royal Family can move forward. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unit...2021-03-1933 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#51: Toxic Positivity – Is spreading good vibes damaging our mental health?The ladies discuss toxic positivity – the idea that you should maintain a positive mindset and reject negative emotions irrespective of being in a difficult situation or feeling emotional pain – and ask whether the constant pressure to appear okay risks damaging our mental health by minimising or invalidating our feelings, or if we’ve become far too sensitive to the things that other people say to us. Guest starring Monah and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW T...2021-03-1729 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#50: Is it okay to order expensive food or drinks when someone else is paying the bill?The ladies discuss whether it’s acceptable to order expensive food or drink items from a restaurant menu when someone else is paying the bill and if it’s different when dining with a date vs. dining with friends or family. Guest starring Monah and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instag...2021-03-1527 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#49: Generation Wars – Why are Gen Z attacking Millennials over skinny jeans?The ladies discuss Gen Z’s mocking of Millennials on TikTok over everything from skinny jeans to side partings and the correct use of emojis, and ask whether the idea of generations is an outdated concept. Guest starring Monah and Nushy Rose.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLink...2021-03-1226 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#48: Code Switching – Smart strategy to get ahead or silent cultural assassin?The ladies discuss code switching – the practice of switching between different patterns of cultural speech, appearance or behaviour to better fit into predominantly white social and professional spaces – and ask whether it’s a smart strategy to get ahead in life or if it’s unknowingly taking a toll on us as individuals and communities. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram...2021-03-1023 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#47: Is it unhealthy to withhold sex from your partner as a punishment?The ladies discuss whether it’s unhealthy to withhold sex and affection from your partner as a form of punishment or if it’s just using what you’ve got to get what you want in the relationship. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmel...2021-03-0828 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#46: Should Shamima Begum be allowed to return to the UK and have her British citizenship restored?The ladies discuss whether a recent Supreme Court ruling is fair after judges unanimously rule that Shamima Begum, a young woman who left Britain as a teenager to join the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, does not have the right to return to the UK to fight a Home Office decision that stripped her of British citizenship on the grounds of national security. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW TH...2021-03-0533 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#45: Horoscopes and Psychics – Accurate predictions, harmless fun or hocus pocus?The ladies discuss the popularity of horoscopes and rising demand for readings from psychics and tarot card readers during 2020, and ask whether the predictions are ever accurate, if they’re based on pseudoscience or if they’re simply a bit of harmless fun. Guest starring Nushy Rose and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitt...2021-03-0329 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#44: The Churchill Debate – Why are we so reluctant to reexamine British history?The ladies discuss why some people are so reluctant to re-evaluate history and race in Britain and ask if the history books should be rewritten, following an online debate recently hosted by Cambridge University –  ‘The Racial Consequences of Mr Churchill’ – which explored wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s controversial views on empire and race. Guest starring Nushy Rose and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2021-03-0227 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#43: Is self-partnership unhealthy or is it a recipe for happiness?The ladies discuss singer Mya’s recent revelation that she has been married and committed to herself for the last seven years and ask whether being self-partnered is unhealthy and narcissistic, or if sologamy is the recipe for a happier and more fulfilling life. Guest starring Nushy Rose and Tariyé Peterside.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelaninco...2021-02-2632 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#42: Why does society treat marriage as a woman’s biggest achievement?Sophie Hannah is joined by her husband, Pastor Jonathan, and Executive Producer, Lisimba Pink, to discuss why society views getting married as life’s biggest accomplishment and whether there is more pressure on women to reach the marriage milestone than there is on menSubscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelaninco2021-02-2433 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#41: Are ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ companies encouraging people to fall into debt?Sophie Hannah is joined by her husband, Pastor Jonathan, and Executive Producer, Lisimba Pink, to discuss whether ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ firms like Klarna are helping people to buy things they need now by spreading the cost over a more manageable period, or targeting people who are financially naïve and encouraging them to get into debt.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFaceb...2021-02-2230 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#40: Male Grooming Mania – Man Weaves, Make-up, Mayonnaise & MetrosexualitySophie Hannah is joined by her husband, Pastor Jonathan, and Executive Producer, Lisimba Pink, to discuss whether the growing trend for male grooming products such as the “man weave” represents metrosexuality gone too far or a much-needed break from prescribed gender roles.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinked...2021-02-1928 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#39: Kamala Harris in Vogue – do magazines need more diversity behind the camera?The ladies discuss magazine photography of highly-melanated women and ask whether media companies need to rethink the diversity of the creative teams they use behind the camera, following heavy criticism of the image of Kamala Harris selected for the February cover of US Vogue. Guest starring Lauren Fernandes, Assistant Producer of Ethnically Speaking.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.co...2021-02-1727 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#38: Should you judge someone by the company they keep and can people change?The ladies discuss whether it is wrong to judge people by the company they keep and if people’s past actions can accurately predict their future behaviour, after 1,000 young Black men are removed from The Metropolitan Police’s gang violence matrix – a database containing the names of those allegedly at risk of committing gang violence in the UK, with many people only listed because of someone they know despite never committing or being convicted of a crime themselves. Guest starring Lauren Fernandes, Assistant Producer of Ethnically Speaking.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic...2021-02-1527 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#37: Should women have to smile and be sociable to get promoted at work?The ladies discuss whether companies place an unreasonable expectation on women to constantly appear smiley and sociable at work in order to become well-liked and get ahead, or if socialising with co-workers is simply a part of normal workplace culture. Guest starring Lauren Fernandes, Assistant Producer of Ethnically Speaking.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTw...2021-02-1231 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#36: Should The United Kingdom Stay “United” & What Does Being “English” Mean?The ladies discuss whether the United Kingdom should stay united and why some highly-melanated southerners might struggle to call themselves English instead of British in the event of a break-up, after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promises to call a referendum on Scottish Independence if her party wins Scotland’s May election. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInst...2021-02-1029 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#35: “Too Black” vs. “Not Black Enough” – Where Do People Of Mixed Race Fit In?The ladies discuss comments made online about the biracial identity of Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, and explore the identity, experience and acceptance of mixed race people, asking how we can tackle the racism that exists within and between highly-melanated communities. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFa...2021-02-0832 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#34: #BussItChallenge & #SilhouetteChallenge: Owning vs. Objectifying SexualityThe ladies discuss the growing popularity of viral TikTok dances such as the #BussItChallenge and #SilhouetteChallenge and ask whether people doing these sexually suggestive challenges are owning their sexuality, consenting to being objectified, or simply trying to have some fun. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/un...2021-02-0532 min[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#33: Mental Health Act Reform, Cheating Partners, Reality TV Leg-Ups & Spying BossesThe ladies discuss reforms proposed for the UK’s Mental Health Act and whether the changes will be enough to tackle racial disparities in mental health care provision, if cheating is always a deal breaker or whether relationships can be rebuilt after an infidelity, if joining a reality TV show is a legitimate strategy for launching a business or career in the media, and whether companies who digitally spy on their employees while they work from home are crossing the line and how you can protect yourself. Guest starring Lauren Fernandes, Assistant Producer of Ethnically Speaking.Subscribe to...2021-01-291h 05[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#32: Irresponsible Influencers, Diverse Teachers & Financial Dynamics When DatingThe ladies discuss whose responsibility it is to ensure the quality and safety of products or services promoted by influencers on social media, whether men should stop spending significant money on the women they date and if women should expect or accept an allowance from the man they’re dating, what effect the lack of representation among teaching staff in English schools is having on highly-melanated children and whether there is value in a formal education when racial bias persists in organisational recruitment practices, and why it’s still an issue when women earn more than their male partners in a...2021-01-221h 11[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#31: The US Capitol Riot, Push Presents, A Racial Offenders Register & Moving From Friend Zone To FiancéThe ladies discuss the police response to Trump supporters storming the US Capitol Building and, following impeachment and a Twitter ban, why it took so long for people to recognise the dangers of Trump’s narrative and acknowledge the existence of white privilege in America, whether a new baby is enough of a gift or if women should be rewarded for the pain of labour with a push present, a new petition for the UK government to create a racial offenders register and whether we can trust companies to use the data fairly in practice, and if you can re...2021-01-151h 06[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#30: New Year Honours, Picking A Partner, Bridgerton Bias & Controversial ComedyThe ladies discuss the New Year’s Honours List and whether removing the word “empire” from the title of the awards would make them less controversial, why we invest more effort in finding the perfect job than we do in finding the perfect partner, whether Netflix’s steamy new period drama Bridgerton should be praised for its diverse casting or if the show highlights issues of colourism in television, and whether comedy needs to be politically correct in the 21st century or if we’ve lost the ability to take a joke.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekl...2021-01-081h 14[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#29: New Year’s Eve Hype, Making Resolutions, Goodbye Topshop & Starting A YouTube Channel In 2021In this New Year’s Day special, the ladies discuss staying in vs. going out and why we make such a big deal about New Year’s Eve, how to make New Year’s resolutions you’ll actually stick to and their hopes for 2021, the death of Topshop and what the future of high street shopping might look like, and why 2021 is the perfect time to start a YouTube channel, including their top tips for success.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic...2021-01-011h 06[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#28: Christmas Traditions, Favourite Foods, Holiday Movies & Bad GiftsIn this Christmas Day special, the ladies discuss how they’ll be adapting their Christmas traditions to keep the festive spirit alive this year, their favourite Christmas foods and whether they would ever eat lab-grown meat after Singapore becomes the first country in the world to approve lab-grown chicken products, their best holiday movie recommendations, and who holds the title of worst gift-giver in their families.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeaking2020-12-251h 07[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#27: India Farmer Protests, Changing Jobs, Space Tourism, Movie Remakes & SeriesThe ladies discuss the Indian farmers protesting about agricultural reforms, asking why the world’s media aren’t widely reporting the story and what we can do to support their cause, how to define success in your work and know when it’s time to move jobs after singer Teyana Taylor announces her retirement from music, whether a trip to the moon is on their bucket lists or a huge waste of money as SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic look set to make space tourism a reality, and if some movie remakes, sequels or threequels are better than the or...2020-12-181h 07[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#26: Vaccine Approval, Sex Surveys, Restaurant Twerking & Emotional Support DogsThe ladies discuss the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine approved by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and whether the government’s media campaign will convince sceptical people to get vaccinated, what makes someone bad in bed and if exit sex surveys are the key to your future happiness in the bedroom, whether twerking is intrinsic to Black culture and if there are some places that you simply shouldn’t twerk, and whether employers should consider allowing dogs in the workplace or add doggy cuddles to employee wellbeing packages.Subscribe to our newsletter for your week...2020-12-111h 09[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#25: Banning Porn, Owning Black Platforms, Silent Miscarriages & Parent PressureThe ladies discuss whether there are positives to pornography and if we should ban porn websites in the UK, whether it’s acceptable for non-Black people to own or manage Black platforms or if they should be cancelled, why so many women feel ashamed following a miscarriage and how we can normalise open conversations around a common experience, following the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s opinion piece for the New York Times, and whether there’s too much pressure on kids to live up to the success achieved by their parents or if it’s impossible to avoid comparis...2020-12-041h 06[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#24: Controversial Christmas Ads, Photo Obsessions, Giving Money To Charity & Calling Your Partner “DaddyThe ladies discuss their favourite Christmas ads and whether the Sainsbury's Gravy Song ad is an example of diversity and inclusion or a supermarket trying too hard to be woke, if we’ve become too obsessed with taking pictures and videos to post on social media and lost the ability to be present in the moment or share an unfiltered view on our lives, the Daily Mail’s recent article on footballer Marcus Rashford and how much money we should be donating to charity vs. investing in securing our own financial futures, and whether all pet names for a husb...2020-11-271h 05[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#23: The Reality Of Being A Creative, Tipping Culture, Another UK Race Report & Staying Friends With A Family Member’s ExThe ladies discuss whether there is a disconnect between the perception and reality of being a creative and how creatives can sustain themselves until they “make it big”, if you should tip your takeaway delivery driver or service provider and whether tips should be optional, expected or collected through a service charge, the damning “Black people, racism and human rights” Report recently published by the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee and why key racial issues are not being tackled in the UK, and whether it’s an act of betrayal to stay friends with a family member’s ex partner. Gue...2020-11-201h 01[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#22: Decriminalising Drugs, Bespoke Beauty, Paedophilia & Platonic CoparentingThe ladies discuss whether personal possession of drugs should be decriminalised in the UK and if this would reduce the incidence of addiction and drug-related deaths, the trend for personalised health and beauty and whether the products are truly bespoke or simply a marketing ploy by the beauty industry, the actions we need to take to protect our children from sexual assault following a recent incident involving an 11 year old school girl in Mitcham, South London, and the rise of platonic coparenting – having a baby with someone you are not romantically involved with and choose not to live with.2020-11-131h 10[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#21: Funding a Business Idea, Making Friends At Work, Building Self-Sustaining Black Towns & Learning To Manifest SuccessThe ladies discuss how to fund a business idea when you have little to no spare cash, if you can be friends with coworkers outside of the workplace and whether it’s a good idea when you hold different positions of power, if establishing self-sustaining Black communities similar to the Freedom Georgia Initiative would encourage safety or segregation in the UK, and whether it’s possible to manifest success or if social media life coaches are simply one big con. Guest starring Marisha Pink, Author, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of United Melanin Group.Subscribe to our newsletter for your...2020-11-061h 23[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#20: Black History Month, Startup Side Hustles, #EndSars & Proposing At WeddingsThe ladies discuss whether Black History Month still serves an educational purpose or if it has become a tool used by brands and media outlets to demonstrate their commitment to “diversity”, whether an economic downturn is a good time to start a new business and what types of product could be future-proof, the #EndSars protests and the systemic changes needed to put a permanent end to police corruption and brutality in Nigeria, and whether they would let a friend propose to their partner during their own wedding. Guest starring Lois and Michela Aymes, co-founders of Saint Aymes luxury confectionery.2020-10-301h 07[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#19: Pandemic’s Second Wave, Expensive Events, No-Deal Brexit & Office RomancesThe ladies discuss the impact of a second wave of infections in the global pandemic and whether any country is getting the response right, if we should limit how much we spend celebrating major life events and whether asking friends to celebrate with us puts too much financial pressure on them, how a no-deal Brexit will likely affect our daily lives and if the UK can survive given the strain already caused by the pandemic, and the pros and cons of finding love at work and whether your boss needs to know.Subscribe to our newsletter for...2020-10-231h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#18: The Death Of Cinema, Our Right To Privacy, Racist Machines & Worst ExcusesThe ladies discuss if rising ticket prices, streaming services and COVID-19 have killed the cinema as we know it, whether celebrities and public figures give up their right to privacy when choosing a life in the public eye, why artificial intelligence (AI) has developed a racial bias and what we can do about it, and the worst excuses they’ve given to avoid work and unwanted advances from men.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION 2020-10-171h 03[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#17: Hormone Blockers For Children, Prenuptial Agreements In Divorce, The Influencer Pay Gap & Setting Personal GoalsThe ladies discuss if children can give informed consent to treatments that delay puberty or help them to transition gender and whether hormone blockers should be given to children at all, the pros and cons of prenuptial agreements and if it's reasonable to expect to maintain the lifestyle you enjoyed as a couple in the event of a divorce, the influencer pay gap and whether a creative union is the solution to fairer fees for all, and if our goals represent our true personal ambitions or what society expects us to achieve in life.Subscribe to our...2020-10-091h 10[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#16: Justice For Breonna Taylor, Photos Of Your Ex, Tackling UK Period Poverty & Age Gap RelationshipsThe ladies discuss if justice can be served through financial payouts following the $12 million settlement paid to the family of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman murdered by police officers, whether you should delete all traces of your ex from social media or have the right to ask your partner to do so, if sanitary products should be made free in the UK and how alternative sanitary products could help fight period poverty, and whether age is just a number when it comes to dating and relationships.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:2020-10-021h 24[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#15: Diversity’s #BlackLivesMatter Dance On Britain’s Got Talent, Smacking Kids, John Boyega Quitting Jo Malone & Leaving Kids An InheritanceThe ladies discuss why some people took offence to Diversity’s #BlackLivesMatter inspired performance on Britain’s Got Talent after Ofcom receives almost 2,500 complaints and whether the British public are only interested in Black people for entertainment value, if physical punishment is necessary or acceptable in 2020 and if anyone has the right to tell you how to discipline your child, whether John Boyega’s resignation from his Global Brand Ambassador role at Jo Malone was justified or if the marketing team were doing their job by localising his ad campaign for the Chinese market, and if you should leave your c...2020-09-261h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#014: Netflix Cuties Controversy, Redundant Royals, Decriminalising Sex Work & Religious Conversion For A PartnerThe ladies discuss recent calls to #CancelNetflix over controversial French film Cuties (Mignonnes) and if it’s acceptable for young girls to re-enact being sexualised for the purposes of social commentary, whether Britain still needs a monarchy in the 21st century, the health and safety issues associated with prostitution and why sex work should be decriminalised in the UK, and if they would convert to another religion to be with the person they love.Subscribe to our newsletter for your weekly dose of Extra Ethnic:https://mailchi.mp/c2749d9238ee/extraethnic--------------------------------------- 2020-09-181h 00[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#013: Body Positivity Movement *Special Episode*In this very special episode, the ladies discuss the current body positivity movement – a socio-political movement rooted in the fat acceptance movement of the 60s that is centred on radical self-love in the face of narrow beauty ideals, anti-fat discrimination and fat shaming. They explore whether the movement has been commercialised by brands and public figures for their own gain, the difference between body positivity and obesity, whether the health concerns used to criticise the movement are genuine, why society seems to be so offended by fat bodies – especially when they’re Black – and how we can combat online trolls a...2020-09-111h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#012: The Mental Health Taboo, Interracial Dating Issues & Nice Guys Vs Bad BoysThe ladies discuss why mental health is such a taboo subject in the Black community and what we can do to normalise conversations, whether Britain still has an issue with interracial dating and if dating outside of your race means having to compromise your “blackness”, and the origins of the Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy stereotype and why nice guys always seem to finish last.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLink...2020-09-041h 07[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#011: Blackfishing, Taking Your Man’s Last Name, Renting Clothes & Yay Or Nay To PDAThe ladies discuss whether celebrities and influencers accused of “Blackfishing” (using makeup, Photoshop or cosmetic surgery to appear of Black or mixed race heritage) are appreciating or appropriating Black features, if taking your husband’s last name on marriage is a sweet gesture of unity or an outdated misogynistic tradition, whether they would ever use clothing rental services and if these services are the solution to fast fashion’s sustainability issues or simply encouraging women to stunt with fashion they can’t afford, and their very varied attitudes and experiences when it comes to public displays of affection (PDA)....2020-08-281h 02[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#010: Separating Art From Artists, Reactions To Cardi B’s WAP, Public Perceptions Of Black Hair & Challenging Ambitious WomenThe ladies explore whether it’s acceptable to engage with the work of someone who has committed a serious crime and if you can ever separate the art from the artist, their reactions to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new single WAP and whether the song is an anthem for female sexual liberation or simply perpetuates the oversexualisation of Black women, their personal hair journeys and thoughts on new research revealing that Black women with natural hairstyles are perceived as “less professional”, and why some men seem to be threatened by ambitious women following the appointment of Kamala H...2020-08-211h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#009: Buying vs Renting, Sharing Major Life Events On Social Media, Unfair Exam Results & Relationship BreaksThe ladies discuss whether it’s better to buy or rent a property, if it’s ever okay to announce milestone moments in your life on social media before telling your family, biased exam results in a year where there were no exams, and whether your partner conceiving a child with someone else while you’re on a relationship break is a deal breaker.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn...2020-08-141h 06[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#008: Using the N-word, Wives vs. Mothers, Defining Britishness & Family WhatsApp Group SpamThe ladies debate whether it’s ever okay to use the N-word if you’re not black, if a man’s partner or mother should be the most important woman in his life, whether a passport should determine your Britishness, and overzealous family members sending too much spam in WhatsApp group chats.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook: https://facebook.com/unitedmelanincoTwitter: https://instagram.com/unitedmelanincoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmelaninco/YouTube: https://www.youtube...2020-08-071h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#007: Black Women in Music (#SeatAtTheTable), Dating Someone’s Ex, President Kanye & Unusual NamesThe ladies discuss the recent #SeatAtTheTable report exposing the absence of Black women in senior and board level positions within the UK’s music trade bodies, Drake shooting his shot with Maya Jama and whether it’s ever okay to date someone you know’s ex partner, the media’s responsibility towards mental health and whether Kanye is serious about being president or seriously unwell, and whether the name you’re given affects your chances of success in life.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFacebook...2020-07-311h 04[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#006: Falling Fertility Rates, Showing Some Skin, University Cash Crisis & OnlyFans JobsThe ladies explore why global fertility rates are falling and women are choosing to have fewer or no children, whether you can ever show too much skin and if your age or gender affect society’s perception of the clothes you wear, how university tuition fees are spent and if the terms of the UK government’s bailout loans are justified, and the growing popularity of adult subscription site OnlyFans as a way for cash-strapped citizens to make money.--------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION #EthnicallySpeakingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedmelanincoFace...2020-07-241h 07[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING[ETHNICALLY] SPEAKING#005: Privileged Actors Playing Marginalised Characters, Colourism & Misogynoir In Hip-Hop, Loyalty To Cheating Friends & Pet Peeves At HomeThis week, the ladies debate whether actors should only be cast in roles that 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