The Women's Center podcast highlights the stories of those who exist in our community space around us, whose stories you may not know, but definitely should. From the serious to the not-so, our topics range from light-hearted hot-takes to discussions on important histories, happenings, and movements. Tune in to hear the lovely voices of your neighbors and @ us on Instagram to be featured on the show!
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An interview with Kathleen Melendy, Director of the Reproductive Equity Network, discussing reproductive justice in Massachusetts, advocacy efforts, and the ongoing fight for equitable access to care.
12 Feb 2024
2024 Vision: Balancing Ambition and Well-Being
Welcome back to Episode 2 of As We Are! Today, we delve into essential strategies for commencing the new year with purpose and clarity. Yes, it's February but it's never too late to start. Our discussion encompasses valuable insights on setting SMART goals, the transformative influence of habits, the resilience cultivated through a growth mindset, and the imperative nature of self-care. I also discuss my in, outs, and wants for 2024, and reflections drawn from "The Four Agreements". Manifesting 2024 is a year of self-improvement and fulfillment for everyone.
26 Oct 2023
GRWM For Dakari
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of "As We Are"! I'm Afua, your new podcast host, and today I'm joined by Lena, the podcast host, and Biani, the Secretary of Tufts ASO. We're gearing up for the annual African Ball Dakari, which is extra special this year as it celebrates the marriage of ASO Co-Presidents Kofi and Deborah.During this, you'll get know us, learn our hot takes, meaning of dakari to us, discuss being african, being a women, marriage, afrobeats, and even discuss Tik Tok drama. Plus, Lena and Biani work their magic, transforming me with makeup.Enjoy this exciting first episode and remember to mark your calendars for Dakari on October 27th at 7 pm! (Warning: apologies for the mic glitches throughout the episode!)
13 Oct 2023
Season 2: Where Have We Been?
Welcome Back To Season 2 of the WC podcast! My name is Afua, a sophomore and your new host! I'm so excited to be taking over the podcast from the lovely Shariqa. Stay tuned for some new episodes coming soon!
28 Apr 2023
Episode 6 - Organizing on Campus (w/ Guest Hosts Daria, Leija, Malvika and Guests Jamila, Nick, and Ciara)
In this episode, Tisch Scholar Capstone friends Daria Gitiforooz, Leija Helling, Malvika Wadhawan, and (yours truly) Shariqa Rahman sit down with Jamila, Nick, and Ciara to talk about their experiences in organizing as a way to assess tools and tactics that have worked for them.
In an effort to institutionalize our own knowledge of what campus organizing can look like, with help from the Tisch College (shoutout Brianda Hernandez!) and the Women's Center, we present to you an audio-handbook of sorts. Come listen to see how your own experiences compared and, to inspire bigger and better calls to action.
24 Apr 2023
Episode 5 - Bad B*tches Read (w/ Meghan and Kaycee)
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In this episode, I, Shariqa, sit down with friends Meghan Schroeder and Kaycee Conover who are BIG ON BOOKS BABY. Forreal. For readers and non-readers alike tune in to hear them talk about why they love reading, their personal ties to the hobby, and their recommendations or takes on what it means and how to become a reader!
13 Apr 2023
Episode 4 - A Little Bit About South Asian Queerness (w/ Neha!)
This episode is a ~personal one~ Join me, Shariqa, and my friend Neha Ratnapuri as we talk about our queer identities as it relates to being South Asian, both on and off this campus. While our conversation is based on our own experiences, we hope other Desi Baddies relate and find community in our voices <3 Thanks to everyone for tuning in again :) Enjoy !
9 Feb 2023
Episode 3 - Embarrassing A** Stories (w/ Krystal and Angela!)
You know when you're doing something casual - folding laundry/washing dishes - and you get hit with that sudden pang of "omg I cannot believe I did that" as an embarrassing memory floods your brain and suddenly you're packing your suitcases and moving out of the country because holy cow how will you ever recover?
Yeah. Us too. And, honestly, it's never that deep.
So join Shariqa, Angela, and Krystal as we dive into our few most memorable, embarrassing stories to share a laugh to recover from the pain. Shoutout to Angela Wei and Krystal Mutebi for being so bold and sharing some of their most personal on the show! We hope everyone can laugh along with us :)
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Women's Center, Shariqa is joined by Jess and Hope in this LONG episode to lead a conversation about the history of the center - often unknown and left out of the conversation - to reflect on a lot of the change that has come in more recent years along with future directions and goals!
(0:00) - Introduction to Episode
(1:30) - Introducing Hope and Jess :) + A little about the Emergence of the Women's Center
(19:28) - Who is K. Martinez and What Did They Do?
(26:22) - Bringing the Center to the Larger Tufts Community
(35:28) - Foundation of the Center and more on its Emergence
(42:11) - Our Name
(43:30) - Future Directions
(46:14) - Revisiting the Name Convo and Dissecting some Etymology
(55:37) - Getting Involved in the Women's Center
(58:52) - Food :D in the Center :P
(1:03:30) - Tackling Institutional Change: Jess and Hope's Current Projects!
(1:14:41) - Questions from Instagram!
(1:28:50) - Wrapping it Up and Contacts :)
13 Dec 2022
Episode 1 - Graduating from the Center (w/ Krithi and Sara!)
In this episode, I, Shariqa Rahman, sit down with Krithi and Sara, now two Tufts Women's Center alumnae, to reflect on their time both at Tufts and within the Center. In this episode, we dive into their experiences growing alongside the center, navigating changes through Covid, and over a brief introduction of what the Women's Center is, how it exists for the community, and the significance it holds to us.
8 Dec 2022
Episode 0 - Welcome to As We Are
A small introduction to our first Women's Center Podcast; a little preface to the ensuing chaos :) Thank you for joining us! <3
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