Omonye’s Corner

In this episode, I get to chat with the one and only Faye Bate! Faye is a 4th year medical student and YouTuber who is just awesome! Tune in to hear us discuss how we are are, the treacherous road to medical school, the challenges whilst there, the responsibilities of being a YouTuber as a medical student, and of course, TV recommendations!  Faye's Recommendations were:  Line of Duty  The Handmaid's Tale Ginny and Georgia Sex/Life Love Island Cry - BBC Be sure to check out Faye's Channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq8EwIdN0pmgs-EymfaiO5g And follow her on IG @fayebate Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @omonyes_corner 

I'm back again! With a spicy episode and even spicier sound quality! TV Recommendations Grey's Anatomy - Amazon Prime + Disney+ (S1-16) Peaky Blinders - Netflix + BBC iPlayer (S1-5) Summertime - Netflix (S1-2) Film Recommendations Tenet (2020) Something New (2006) A Fall from Grace (2020) Book Recommendation The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vanishing-Half-bestselling-author-Mothers/dp/0349701466/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @omonyes_corner

So excited for you all to hear today's episode! I zoomed with @thejnlpodcast, and we discussed everything from the pandemic, to cultural appropriation to hair and even kola nuts

On this week's episode, I had an amazing time speaking to Leia, English student and founder of Styled by Wasike . We explore the world of hair, running a business, finding your lane, extreme wealth and so much more. Leia's socials: @open.heart.open.mind - personal @styledbywasike - business Things mentioned in this episode : - Be sure to listen to the Vocalissa Podcast and follow her on Instagram @thevocalissapodcast - Also check out @xsimplynails on Instagram for awesome press on nails - Link to a thread about the extreme wealth of Jeff Bezos - https://twitter.com/MetroUK/status/1285629744499826692?s=20

In the first episode of #financeinfebruary we delved into everything from property to financial literacy, where our taxes go, our preferred supermarkets (it's the Aldi for me) and so much more. I hope you enjoy this open and honest discussion on finance. We aren't experts, just 2 women discussing what we know so far. Kristen's IG @_k.b_ Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @omonyes_corner

Just some of my musings about politics. Stay safe friends! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @omonyes_corner

This week's episode of Omonye's Corner is the fourth of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friends Ife, Praise, Chi and Jean-Daniel about Law! In this episode, my guests explore their motivations to study to law, the application process, how it's going so far and key advice for getting to their stage! Guests : Ife - 1st Year Law Student, Southampton Praise - 1st Year Law Student, London School of Economics Chi - 1st Year Law Student, Warwick JD - 1st Year Law Student, Degree Apprenticeship Here are the resources for this week's episode! Be sure to take a look! Schemes/ Programmes: There are variety of programmes designed to help students in Year 12 & 13 through the process of applying for law. Below are the websites, please do research into any application requirements and deadlines. - Pathways to Law for Year 12's https://www.suttontrust.com/our-programmes/pathways-to-law/ - Social Mobility Programme https://www.socialmobility.org.uk/programmes/app-city/law/ - The Brokerage https://www.thebrokerage.org.uk Podcasts: - Law Pod UK - More from Law with Harry Clark Websites: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/ portal for aspiring lawyers https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/ - informative website for law https://www.vantageapp.io/ -platform that connects you with legal firms/employees Also be sure to check the entry requirements for each university on their websites! Books: - Autobiography of Malcolm X - Law Machine by Clare Dyer and Marcel Berlins - Link to an LNAT book : https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-ultimate-lnat-collection-3-books-in-one-600-practice-questions-and-solutions-includes-4-mock-pap/rohan-agarwal/william-antony/paperback/9781912557301.html?gclid - The Secret Barrister by 'The Secret Barrister' - The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham - Is Eating People Wrong?: Great Legal Cases and How they Shaped the World – Allan Hutchinson - East West Street, Phillipe Sands - Letters to a Law Student by Nicholas McBride Feel free to email me for a document on LNAT preparation tips: omonyescorner@outlook.com Follow @omonyes_corner on IG and Twitter for regular updates and other content.

This week's episode of Omonye's Corner is the third of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friends Efe, Mueed and Nnebuisi about Medicine and Dentistry! In this episode, we got into everything from our motivations to study to medicine/dentistry, the application process, how it's going so far, key advice and pointers, and just our genuine experience. Guests : Efe - 1st Year Medic, Southampton Mueed - 1st Year Dental Student, King's College London Nnebuisi - 1st Year Medic, Barts (Queen Mary, University of London) Here are the resources for this week's episode! Be sure to take a look! YouTube Channels: Faye Bate Journey2Med Kharma Medic Anas Nuur Ali Top Instagram pages to follow: @journey2med @fayebate @jess.olo @melaninmedics @medmentoruk @in2medschool @wearemedics @medicmind @differentlymoi @ace.the.ucat @blackfemaledrs.uk Websites: https://www.themedicportal.com A great site for interview questions, and details on the individual medical schools. Also be sure to check the entry requirements for each university on their websites! Resources for current medical students: https://www.osmosis.org Feel free to email me for any other requests : omonyescorner@outlook.com Follow @omonyes_corner on IG and Twitter for regular updates and other content.

This week's episode of Omonye's Corner is the second of the degree workshops! I spoke to my good friend Kristen about Film and Television Production. In this episode, we explored Kristen's journey to her chosen degree, how it's going so far, key advice on entering the creative industry, and just general boss energy! Here are the resources for this week's episode! Be sure to take a look! Kristen's Top 10 Tips! 1. Experience – This is a field where degrees aren't going to get you as far as you hope. 2. It's about who you know, not what you know.( it's who you know that gets you in the door, and what you know that keeps you there). 3. Get a degree. 4. Don't limit yourself. 5. Try as many possible routes as you like. 6. Being a runner, is one of the best things – I know it can be tedious but it's the best way to learn what everyone does on set. 7. Talking – this industry isn't for the shy ones! 8. There are so many free courses out there, take advantage of them ( Young Vic, BFI ) 9. Watch as many things as possible – good , bad, just be an open viewer. 10. First impressions count. kristen_barrett@icloud.com Kristen has kindly provided her email, for if you have any questions. Also, Kristen sometimes has runner jobs that she can't do, but she is able to make recommendations. This is a great opportunity so please take advantage of it if you're interested in this industry! Directors to look at: - Ava DuVernay - Tyler Perry - Ryan Coogler - Amma Asante Great IG page about black creatives on Netflix @strongblacklead Recommended Films 1. Anything by Ava DuVernay 2. Queen and Slim 3. The Best Man Holiday – soundtrack 4. Now You See Me 1&2 5. Black Panther 6. Avengers: End game / Marvel Universe as a whole 7. Set It Off 8. Hidden Figures 9. The Help 10. Love and Basketball 11. Bamboozled – Spike Lee Recommended Television Programmes 1. Fresh Prince of Belair – classic 2. Pose 3. How To Get Away with Murder 4. Money Heist 5. Good Omens 6. Avatar 7. Legendary 8. P-Valley 9. Styling Hollywood 10. Grey's Anatomy 11. Oz - HBO Follow @omonyes_corner on IG and Twitter for regular updates and other content.

This week's episode of Omonye's Corner is the first of the degree workshops! Here I am speaking to Ella and Emily about Social Anthropology. In this episode we explored their journey to their chosen degree, how it's going so far, and the social experiences in higher education. Below are the resources from this week's guests (be sure to use them for further education!): Resources relating to Anthropology: Unreported world documentaries on channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/unreported-world Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Book by Yuval Noah Harari Tristes Tropiques Book by Claude Lévi-Strauss Watching the English: the hidden rules of English behaviour Book by Kate Fox The Programme Emily was part of during her gap year: International citizen service https://www.volunteerics.org Follow @omonyes_corner on IG and Twitter for regular updates and other content.

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am having a discussion with 4 special guests on the topic of allyship! Zaynah, Ella, Fatmata and Edith join me to delve into what allyship is, the dangers of performative allyship and some tips on how to be a good ally! Socials: feel free to contact guest and have further healthy discussion Zaynah - @zaynah.z Edith - @whereisedith Ella - @ellambp Fatmata - @fxtmatadx Resources: Below are some valuable resources surrounding allyship recommended by my guests. Be sure to take a look and educate yourself! https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1TrqfLp8DrCzCni58SB4-CEVSBlg0Kzq6 This folder is amazing it has loads of texts surrounding black revolutionary thought and it's been a great resource that I've learnt from. An app to help you purchase from responsible, ethical businesses - the boycott link https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/buycott-barcode-scanner-qr-bar-code-scanner/id585933440 Instagram pages: Things that allies do that are harmful - https://www.instagram.com/p/CEbOeytnuMG/ No White Saviours Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/nowhitesaviors/ https://instagram.com/shityoushouldcareabout?igshid=1b7pmsfk4vl9u

How it started vs How it's going :A cheeky life update Be sure to follow me on IG @omonyes_corner and on Twitter @omonye_s

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to a special guest, James, about his journey to a degree apprenticeship. We explore every step of his journey to this career path, and James gives all the advice for anyone looking at this option for higher education. Important Resources: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship The government website where all apprenticeships are added on to in the country. You can search by location/industries and you will be directed to the companies website www.springpod.co.uk - free online website which collates apprenticeships and job opportunities particularly for school leavers and graduates https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships Section on the UCAS website which talks more about what apprenticeships are and shows people what ones are available and in what industries https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships Also just search “the sector you are interested in” followed by “degree apprenticeships” in to Google search and lots of different companies will show up. Follow @28jamesm on IG and be sure to dm him if you have any questions or are in need of advice! You can also reach James on LinkedIn at this link http://linkedin.com/in/jamesjmanley Be sure to follow @omonyes_corner for podcast updates and other great content.

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Ife. Ife is the CEO of the EYG network, the co-founder of a Christian union called Plugged in 4 God and she is part of the Inter - Religious Youth Commonwealth Alliance. Ife is such an inspiration, so I hope you all have your notepad and pen ready for this episode, where Ife drops gems on everything from faith to networking to business! Socials: The EYG Network - @eygnetwork Ife's Page - @ifeo_x Christian Union - @p4g_christianunion Resources: Podcast: younger smarter better https://youngersmarterbetter.com/ This article is really good on starting out any ideas: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.themuse.com/amp/advice/you-have-an-ideanow-what-3-first-steps-for-your-startup Recommended book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (Brené Brown) Be sure to follow @omonyes_corner for podcast updates and other great content.

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to an amazing group of guests about cultural appropriation! Fairooz, Fatmata, Gracie, Zaynah, Timi and I delve into defining cultural appropriation, celebrity examples, and even a debate closer to all of us as young people. We really had so much fun recording this discussion, and we hope you enjoy it too! Take the time to have a listen either alone or with a group of friends! And start a dialogue!! Discuss this issue with your friends and let me know on Instagram what you thought! Socials : Gracie - @gracie.oddiejames Fairooz - @fai.r.oo.z Timi - @x.ephyrae Zaynah - @zaynah.z Fatmata- @fxtmatadx Resources: Tik Tok about some of the tensions between Africans and African-Americans https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS5W8na7/ Beyoncé thread about her relationship with Africa https://twitter.com/dimssoo/status/1277276116290584578?s=21 Slice and Rice YouTube channel video - a black man takes his Korean girlfriend to get her hair braided https://youtu.be/bzKiLgtOMt4 Grapevine Episodes on Cultural Appropriation https://youtu.be/XDtHrlQ2cWY - Iggy Azalea https://youtu.be/Z9NTvCyprsA- Bruno Mars part 1 https://youtu.be/SUxtzhplZtI - Bruno Mars part 2 https://youtu.be/ubjud6LZk8c - Culture Vultures Elle documentary about braids and appropriation https://youtu.be/yFGwmUCH9aI https://www.jstor.org/stable/4328193 - article on the Islamisation of Sudan Examples of other women accused of cultural appropriation: - Malu Trevejo - Bhad Barbie - Woah Vicky Do you think these are cultural appropriators or appreciators? Be sure to follow @omonyes_corner for podcast updates and other great content.

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Melissa, an amazing black creative with her own photography page and podcast. We explore her journey along her various avenues of creativity, what it means to be a black creative, and the conflict between academia and creativity. Follow Melissa @melissaaa.mmm and @visualissa to see her work! Subscribe to her YouTube channel Visualissa. You can find the Vocalissa Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! So many avenues of creativity! Be sure to follow @omonyes_corner for podcast updates and other great content.

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner (my first interview!), I am speaking to Pobor and George, 2 out of the 4 co-founders of the Black Excellence Network. We discuss the vitally important work of the Black Excellence Network, how the project came to be and what they are working towards in the future. Below are all of their social media handles! Instagram- @blackexcellencenetwork LinkedIn- The Black Excellence Network Twitter- @BlackExcelNet Please donate to the GoFundMe for the Black Excellence Network! The link can be found in their IG bio. You can also find the forms needed to become either a mentor or mentee in the IG bio! Be sure to follow @omonyescorner on Instagram and @omonye_s on Twitter!

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to a very special guest, Alana, about the various events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement through the lens of being a liberal and a conservative. Below are the resources mentioned in this week's episode (be sure to use them for further education!): From Me: @medschool_racism - for information on medical racism https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/ian-payne/muslim-bame-communities-coronavirus-pandemic/ - article about MP who blamed BAME communities in relation to the coronavirus. @benandjerrys - for great stats on mass incarceration Conversations between a conservative and a liberal: Candace Owens and Marc Lamont Hill https://youtu.be/HjDUUU-Z-aI From Alana: A google document containing links and people to listen to. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kGYoNjByTy2tUorGhT5LRMKQ-r4Twz_Yh0ofBE7Fw84/edit More people to listen to: Coleman Hughes Glenn Loury

In this episode, my sister and I will be delving into some Black British History, and discussing the events of the Brixton Riots and why they were important. Below are links to some articles and videos providing more information on the topic. We hope you enjoy! Follow me on IG @omonyes_corner https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/50035769 Really good resource, and kid-friendly too! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_Brixton_riot A quick Wikipedia Summary https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-the-law/policing/stop-and-search/latest#by-ethnicity The Facts and Figures surrounding stop and search today

On this week's episode of Omonye's Corner, I am speaking to 2 very special guests, Ella and Ché, about their experiences being mixed race. We delve into the challenges of White Passing, the treatment of mixed race individuals by the black community and so much more! Below are the resources mentioned in this week's episode (be sure to use them for further education!): Google task: look up horizontal hostility Instagram: @mixedracefaces @ellbmp - one of our guests today, Ella has created some amazing resources surrounding Black Lives Matter, Self Care and Black LGBTQ+ history resources. Give her a follow and below are links to specific posts Books: So you want to talk about race by Ijeoma Oluo Articles: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/25/race-east-jackson-ohio-appalachia-white-black A fascinating article about white passing individuals! Films : The Imitation of Life - about white passing Be sure to follow this podcast on Instagram @omonyes_corner for the latest updates and exciting content. Send me a DM and let me know what you thought of this week's episode.

In this episode of Omonye's Corner, we delve into the topic of Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Community, with 4 special guests. Fatmata, Mueed, Hudayfa, Heba and I discussed how this issues manifests itself in everyday micro aggressions, where my guests believe the antiblackness in the Muslim Community stems from, and what actions can be taken to combat this issue. To be clear, the views represented in this podcast are in reference to Anti-Blackness in the Muslim Community, not in the religion of Islam itself. Islam itself was successfully embraced by people because of how it promoted the fundamental idea of equality and anti-racism. Below are the resources mentioned in this week's episode: Book : Muhammad (peace be upon him) the prophet of Islam - can be found at https://www.idci.co.uk Podcast : young black muslimah - Boshia raejean Instagram page: @blackmuslimseries https://instagram.com/blackmuslimseries?igshid=klqdewynzped Websites: https://www.everydaymuslim.org/ https://blackmuslimforum.org YouTube Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxnhIlMhs7OKYK-PoPXGE869sj9c40Xyj Be sure to follow this podcast on Instagram @omonyes_corner for the latest updates and exciting content. Send me a DM and let me know what you thought of this week's episode.

Today is the first episode of Omonye's Corner. Listen in to hear what this podcast has to offer! In the second half of the show, I'll be answering your questions from the Q&A on Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @omonyes_corner. Things mentioned: The Vocalissa podcast (go to @melissaaa.mmm for the link in her bio) The post about UK petitions is up on my IG story. @ellambp for excellent Black Lives Matter Resources Books I love: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman and The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. 13reasonswhy.info/?country=58 Has resources and phone numbers https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/rape-and-sexual-assault Information and help https://www.nhs.uk/about-the-nhs-website/professionals/healthandcareprofessionals/child-sexual-exploitation/documents/consent-information-leaflet.pdf Information surrounding consent. I hope these links work, if not I will try to put more resources on my Instagram