Isku Tiirsada

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Two sisters with a variety of interests. We wanted a platform to share the ideas and conversations we have in hopes to start dialogues with other young Somali people. Email: iskutiirsada@gmail.com Twitter: @theloudsisters

The Loud Sisters

  • Jun 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 25m AVG DURATION
  • 29 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Isku Tiirsada

'Your Skin Looks like Poo' Racism in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 27:04


My two children and I have an honest discussion about racism.

The Shame around Divorce & Abuse.m4a

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 21:08


The Shame around Divorce & Abuse.m4a by The Loud Sisters

Ramadhan & Low Imaan.m4a

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 9:48


Ramadhan & Low Imaan.m4a by The Loud Sisters

Covid-19 & Trying to Stay Sane.m4a

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 11:07


Covid-19 & Trying to Stay Sane.m4a by The Loud Sisters

Covid-19 and Toxic Relationships.m4a

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 13:49


Covid-19 and Toxic Relationships.m4a by The Loud Sisters

Covid-19 & The Importance of Talking to Children..m4a

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 13:44


Covid-19 & The Importance of Talking to Children..m4a by The Loud Sisters

On Self-Loathing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 34:00


On Self-Loathing by The Loud Sisters

Ep 21: let's talk Korean entertainment.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 32:01


We talk about the popularity of Korean entertainment and how we got into it.

EP 20: 'The Story of us' Interview w. @HannaAli part 2.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 38:10


The second part of discussion wit Hanna Ali. In this part, writer Hanna Ali tells us a little more about her debut book which is a collection of short stories. What themes do the stories explore, what are they about and where did she get the inspiration to write them. Please support by buying an e-copy from www.marketfiftyfour.com

EP 19: Interview with writer @hannaali Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 51:55


WQe have a sit down with Hanna Ali, an upcoming writer who has published her first collection of short stories translated into Somali. In this first part, we get to know Hanna, we ask about her upbringing and experiences, her research interests and what she is up to. Check her out at @hannaali Make sure to support and buy her book from: www.marketfiftyfour.com

EP 18: complexion complex

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 26:59


EP 18: complexion complex by The Loud Sisters

Ep 17: Battle of the sexes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 22:48


Ep 17: Battle of the sexes by The Loud Sisters

EP 16: Somali Youth and Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 38:26


The discussion of crime and violence within the Somali community has become quite important talking point. With recent news of young Somali boys becoming victims to knife crime, the pressing matter of finding solutions is now being addressed. The Anti-Tribalism movement are working together with the people within the community to bring about a change that is lasting. If you would like to be a part of this or just come along to find out more about what is going on click on the links below. Anti-tribalism movement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Anti-Tribalism-Movement-133362563369870/about/?ref=page_internal Twitter: @movementatm Next Event: Date: 23rd September 2017 Time: 5:30-7pm Agenda: Practical and achievable Solutions to reduce Knife Crimes and Gang Memberships within the community

EP 15: Talking RoadGALS LDN ft @KaisleGrai

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 32:35


We met up with one of our lovely listeners to discuss her life, upbringing and ventures in a project she calls 'Roadgals LDN'. Make sure to follow: https://twitter.com/abondance_ https://twitter.com/KaisleGrai Road Girls LDN have two events coming up. 1. 7th July at Brixton Pound (10am - 5pm) This is a oneday takeover of exhibitions and workshops. 2. 12th August at Richmix: Pirate Live Show https://www.richmix.org.uk/events/music/pirates-live-show

EP 14: Somali Teachers ft Bahga

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 43:51


One of our followers got in contact with us to tell us she could relate to us being a Somali teacher so we decided to take the opportunity to sit down with her and explore our experiences and motivations for working in education. We are all at different stages of our careers and it was really good to see how we have been coping and what we have experienced.

EP 13: Somali women & creative struggle ft Fatuma

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 46:41


We sit down for a conversation with our good friend Fatuma who is an outspoken, and creative young Somali woman. We discuss the struggles and experiences through school, how she got into play writing and much more! twitter: @theloudsisters and @zanyzam Email: iskutiirsada@gmail.com

EP 12: Teen life ft Sarah

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 28:48


As teachers, we work with young people and are involved with teenagers and their development. We have to admit, however, that we are out of touch when it comes to understanding what life is like for them. We decided to address this by interviewing our little sister about her experiences as a young Somali teen. Contact us at: iskutiirsada@gmail.com Twitter: @theloudsisters and @zanyzam

EP 11: Elections and Ramadan

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 29:41


EP 11: Elections and Ramadan by The Loud Sisters

EP 10: Art Balaayo fun and Book club launch

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2017 17:06


We went to the launch of Art Balaayo exhibition. We had a great time! This is a chat about the fun we had and thoughts on the project. We also talk update on the book that has been voted most popular and when we plan to review it.

EP 9: Updates for the Future

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 5:35


EP 9: Updates for the Future by The Loud Sisters

EP 8: Twitter Akhs and other random topics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2017 27:47


EP 8: Twitter Akhs and other random topics by The Loud Sisters

EP 7: Success and the Somali community

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 21:43


EP 7: Success and the Somali community by The Loud Sisters

EP 6: Self care in a mad world

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 23:33


EP 6: Self care in a mad world by The Loud Sisters

EP 5: The language of Rape Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2017 26:10


EP 5: The language of Rape Culture by The Loud Sisters

EP 4: Who are we?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 18:00


EP 4: Who are we? by The Loud Sisters

EP 3: Culture and the Diasporic Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2017 24:44


EP 3: Culture and the Diasporic Dilemma by The Loud Sisters

EP 2: Institutional Racism (schools)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 19:58


EP 2: Institutional Racism (schools) by The Loud Sisters

EP 1: Gormaa guursani doonta? (When will you get married?)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 16:32


I have been asked this question one too many times. We tried not to make it too long but still, there is just too much. I am sure there are a lot more things we could have added but hope you enjoy us touch upon a topic that is quite real for us.

Re: My Wife Wants My Passwords

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 18:59


We have a tiny glitch somewhere

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