BIPOC Heard

Let's Talk about Adulting

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

“Adulting” is a trendy term often used to describe individuals demonstrating responsibilities. However, we all view adulting in different ways. In this episode, we will be discussing our understanding of “adulting” and our fears about becoming an adult.

Let's Talk about Career Expectations of BIPOC Youth

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Careers are perceived differently across cultures and ethnic backgrounds. In this episode, we explore how career choices and aspirations were viewed in our households growing up.

Let's Talk about Bullying

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Bullying is an ongoing issue for youth. In today’s episode, we discuss the effects of bullying and suggest some solutions that youth can use to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Let's Talk about Feminism

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Feminism is a social concept that is often discussed in today’s society. In this episode, the speakers discuss their understanding of feminism and how it is sometimes misunderstood. They share perspectives about the future of feminism, and the importance of gender equality.

Let's Talk about Self-Esteem

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Self-esteem impacts individuals throughout their lives. Those with higher self-esteem tend to display greater confidence, while those with lower self-esteem may struggle with insecurity and self-consciousness. In this episode, we explore the concept of self-esteem and its impact on BIPOC individuals.

Let's Talk about Academic Pressure

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Youth today face many academic pressures. In this episode, we discuss the levels of academic pressure our speakers face, and how it relates to BIPOC communities. We also share some tips and advice for individuals who are experiencing academic burnout and pressure.

Let's Talk about Friendships

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Friendships change and develop over time as we get older. In this episode, we discuss experiences with friendships and how to identify toxic friendships. We also address strategies to effectively build new friendships in Canada.

Let's Talk about Privilege

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the group discusses different forms of privilege and how their own privileges impact their lives in Canada.

Let's Talk about Gender Inequality in Families

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we discuss understandings of gender inequality and how it is demonstrated within families. The speakers share personal experiences and discuss how gender inequality differs within Canadian society compared to other places and cultures.

Let's Talk about Social Media

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

We have seen the rise of social media apps, trends and influencers. In this episode, youth discuss social media and how it affects people in the younger generations. The group discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media, how the rise of influencers is affecting youth and their thoughts on taking social media breaks.

Let's Talk about Mental Health

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400

We're back with another very important topic! In this episode, the group discusses about what mental health is and how it is a taboo topic for many immigrant families. The group shares their understanding of mental health and personal experiences, while offering helpful tips to individuals who may need support."

Let's Talk about Winter Depression

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we discuss the concept “Winter Depression” and how it affects many people during the colder months. The group also offers helpful advice on how to cope with winter depression and support others.

Let's Talk about Cultural Norms

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Cultural norms is a concept that has shaped many youths' lives. Some cultural norms are based on shared values and beliefs of past generations. In this episode, the group discusses their understanding of cultural norms and how it has impacted their lives.

Let’s Talk about Being BIPOC in the Workplace

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Today’s discussion is about pay gaps, working twice as hard, undervalued contributions, gender dynamics, and how a lot of the time education and work experience in one country does not translate to other countries like Canada. Farah and Rosey conclude that issues such as these damage BIPOC’s lives and stifle growth in the Canadian economy.

Let's Talk about Diversity

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Join Farrah and Rosey as they discuss the importance of listening and learning to diverse experiences in various aspects of life such as work, school, health care and politics. Explore the meaning of privilege and the privileges you may carry. Gain a greater understanding of how to make spaces inclusive, diverse and equitable. Come learn more about the value of diversity in everyday life!

Let's Talk about Multiracial Couples

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Today the group talks about their views and experiences with multiracial couples. You may be surprised while listening by the complexities within these relationships. Come along with Farah and Rosey as they chat about proximity to whiteness and becoming aware of issues BIPOC people face in multicultural relationships.

Let's Talk about Tokenization

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the team talks about tokenization of BIPOC and Newcomers to Canada. Farah and Rosey delve into struggles with tokenization in their personal lives and relationships. Some of the topics they talk about are performative allyship, “woke” friends, offensive language and treating BIPOC as a racial soundboard.

Let's talk about Eurocentric Beauty

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The team begins to discuss how the fetishization of their culture's features makes them feel while also having other features rejected. How do Eurocentric beauty ideals change over time and affect BIPOC individuals?

Let's talk about Arranged Marriage

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

The group discusses the idea of arranged marriage and how it affected their lives, and maybe others?

Let's talk about Travelling

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400

The team talks about their experiences travelling and the fears BIPOC community members face each day when going to the aiport.

Let's Talk about LGBTQIA+

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

When two members of the team disclose that they're part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we see many interesting topics come into play and how we navigate them together.

Let's talk about Healthcare

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Today we talk about the healthcare stigmatization of BIPOC communities and the under representation of data for clinical trials.

Let's talk about sexuality

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400

The group undertake the topic of sexuality and how it can be difficult to approach the topic when you are balancing the dichotomy of your multicultural identity, and how to bridge that gap with the other generations in your family.

Let's talk about racism

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Let's talk about all the difficulties that come with being a BIPOC member in Canada. When it comes to media representation, micro-aggressions or just internalized racism as a whole.

Let's talk about gender equality

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400

We all know the gender equality is a pressing issue in today's society, but how does that manifest when you're in the BIPOC community in Canada and how do you maneuver that? Let's find out what Rosey, Eeren, Deebana and Farah think.