COSY CONVOS

A show trying to talk about the important things without intimidation. COSY is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated towards the liberation of marginalised voices through articles, music, writing, design and technology. This show embodies our values of authenticity, a need to look at things differently, and the importance of everyone's perspective belonging to the wider conversation of our collective consciousness.

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🕰️ questioning historical narratives, teaching, & military wives | hollie

Hollie, a history teacher and writer, was in college when she discovered the history she’d been taught in her childhood was riddled with colonial bias. Now, she teaches history with more nuance and representation to the next generation of kids in secondary school. Haider and Hollie discuss her views and approaches to teaching history in the modern age, class struggles in the United Kingdom, privilege, and military culture – particularly how it affects the wives of men in the service. Read Hollie...

Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min

👠 empowerment & vulnerability | khaya (femme fatale gals)

At a time in her life of distress, anxiety, and insecurity, Khaya took a leap of faith out of her comfort zone and started Femme Fatale Gals, a zine taking readers along on her healing journey and promoting the importance of vulnerability, empowerment, and self-esteem. Four years later, Femme Fatale Gals has four issues packed with art and poetry from around the world and runs workshops inviting communities to embark on their healing journeys together. Khaya speaks with Haider to reflect on her ...

Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min

👩‍🦼 autism, ableism, & disability studies | dr. jen sarrett

Dr. Jennifer Sarrett, an expert in diversity and disability, talks with Haider about disability from a multitude of angles. We discuss a number of disabilities — both physical and intellectual — and how we understand disability in different cultures, intersectionally, in the justice system, and in corporate culture. Check out Jen's work! → https://www.jennifersarrett.com/ Join our COSY community on Discord! https://www.cosy.land/discord Check out our articles on COSY LAND: https://www.cosy.land ...

Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min

👘 modelling for gucci, creativity & rejection | samuel (caracara)

Samuel (Caracara) is a true jack of all trades — an independent artist in music, film, graphic design and... modelling? Samuel takes us through this unusual experience, and how he felt when it ultimately ended. We also talk about his creative influences, and the emotional labour and dedication full-time creative work takes. Check out Samuel's work! → https://linktr.ee/ccaarraa/ Join our COSY community on Discord! https://www.cosy.land/discord Check out our articles on COSY LAND: https://www.cosy...

Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min

🌍 brownness, diaspora, and zindabad zine | cia

Cia started Zindabad Magazine in the midst of the winter lockdown, creating a community celebrating poetry and art around diaspora, and third culture. We spoke about Brownness, racism in UK, representation, beauty standards, and auntie issues. Check out Zindabad Zine here: https://zindabadzine.co.uk/ Follow Zindabad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zindabadzine Join our COSY community on Discord! https://www.cosy.land/discord Check out our articles on COSY LAND: https://www.cosy.land COSY...

Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min

🤬 extremism and radicalisation | dan

Dan is an online hate researcher and independent journalist studying radicalisation and creating online resources for schools on how to prevent extremism. He has previously written for Vice Canada, Anti-Hate Canada, and COSY. Dan's work: https://www.dancollen.ca/independent-journalism Join our COSY community on Discord! https://www.cosy.land/discord Check out our articles on COSY LAND: https://www.cosy.land COSY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosy.land COSY on Twitter: https://www.twitt...

Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min

🇭🇰 leaving hong kong & anti-asian racism | evianne

Evianne is an independent journalist and producer talking about the protests in Hong Kong, the xenophobia following COVID-19, the fetishisation of Asian women ('yellow fever'), and how new forms of journalism is prevailing through TikTok. I can't wait to see what she does next. Check out Evianne's documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFtAYDmKeDs Join our COSY community on Discord! https://www.cosy.land/discord Check out our articles on COSY LAND: https://www.cosy.land COSY on Instag...

Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min

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