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Headscarves and Carry-ons is a new podcast about black girls living abroad! Co-hosts Abi AK and Maame B are Ghanaian Brits; Abi AK lived in Dubai and now lives in Amsterdam, and Maame B lived in Melbourne, Australia!
Every episode they talk about their experiences of living abroad; chatting about hair, work, relationships, microaggressions and so much more!
Listen to the show wherever you get podcasts and subscribe now!
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Headscarves and Carry-Ons: Bye For Now from 2021-12-17T12:12:46
It has been a MINUTE but we're back with...a final episode (*sobs quietly onto the keyboard*)! We've been radio silent because life has gotten in the way, so we wanted to go out with a final bang! ...
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Headscarves and His Only Wife from 2021-05-18T08:00:13
Two weeks in a row and we're back? Who'd have thunk it! We had to return to your ears for this very special episode interviewing one of our new favourite Ghanaian authors - Peace Adzo Medie about h...
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Headscarves and Therapy from 2021-05-11T08:00:20
This week we're ruminating over doing therapy, especially during this time of the Pan's Labyrinth! We talk reasons for entering therapy, our personal experiences and everything in between. And we h...
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Headscarves and Grief from 2021-02-26T09:00:17
On this episode Abi Ak and Maame B delve into a part of the pandemic that has touched all of our lives - grief. They talk through their own experiences, and some things that have helped them cope w...
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Headscarves and Raceless from 2021-02-09T09:00:11
Aaaaaand we're back! It's 2021, we're still very much at home, but the travel wanderlust is alive and kicking within us, so we figured it was time to return! And in an exciting turn of events, we'l...
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Headscarves and Lockdown-lite from 2020-07-02T07:05:12
On this week's episode Abi AK and Maame B discuss lockdown lifting across the world! Maame B tells us why we should all avoid the pub right now, and Abi AK muses about all the ways she plans to gla...
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Headscarves and The Arts from 2020-06-24T07:00:20
This week after a much needed break, Abi AK and Maame B are back to talk about all things connected to the Arts! Whether you're into the theatre, libraries, movies, poetry or concerts, the girls ha...
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Headscarves and Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-08T17:23:22
This week Abi AK and Maame B discuss how their black lives matter, their experiences of the movement in Amsterdam and Melbourne, and various ways you can donate to the cause.
Places to ...
Headscarves and Staying at Home from 2020-06-03T05:00:08
This week we're talking about the opposite of travelling: staying at home! Right now many of us are staying home to save lives, so Maame B and Abi AK offer some tips and tricks they've picked up to...
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Headscarves and Wanderlust from 2020-05-27T05:00:15
This week our co-hosts take some time out to daydream about a simpler time, when travel was frequent, destinations were endless, and plane rides were fun. Maame B recounts an unforgettable trip to ...
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Headscarves and The C-Word from 2020-05-20T05:00:20
This week Abi AK and Maame B are finally talking about the thing that we're all probably sick of talking about - Covid-19. After two weeks of deliberately putting it to one side, our co-hosts final...
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Headscarves and Time from 2020-05-13T05:00:19
This week on Headscarves and Carry-ons it's been a looong time since the podcast was alive and kicking, so Maame B and Abi AK finally give the deets on what they've been up to during the break, inc...
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Headscarves&Bad Love from 2020-04-29T05:00:16
We're back for a special episode because Maame B wrote a whole freaking book called Bad Love! We dive deep into writing, books, and why travelling and living abroad is still a life changer on so m...
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Carry-on 2: Cold and Mad from 2018-12-31T18:09:44
Welcome to another bitesize episode of Headscarves and Carry-ons, aka a carry-on! This week we're cold, mad, and very reflective because 2018 is almost over! Listen, like, share...you know the dril...
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Carry-on: Let me tell you this... from 2018-11-28T06:30:02
We said we wouldn't leave you high and dry while we're on hiatus, and you know we never lie!
Here's a little carry-on for you; a little something that makes your journey a teensy bit bet...
Episode 20: Headscarves and Recaps from 2018-10-17T05:30:30
If you love something, let it go...on hiatus for a bit. That's right, this is the last episode of the first season of Headscarves and Carry-ons! We've had a blast with you lovely listeners, but now...
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Episode 19: Headscarves and Questions from 2018-10-10T05:30:03
Welcome to our #Askusanything episode!
This week we answer your burning questions - Abi AK describes her experience of being a Christian in a Muslim country, and Maame B explains how sh...
Episode 18: Headscarves and Going Home from 2018-10-03T07:30:20
There's no place like home, truly; but is that where you want to be?
This week we explore the subject of going home after living abroad. Abi AK talks about her future plans for Dubai and...
Episode 17: Headscarves and Women from 2018-09-26T05:30:06
I am woman, hear me roar! Hint: This week's episode is all about being a woman travelling and living abroad!
Abi AK debunks some myths about being a woman in an Arab country, and Maame ...
Episode 16: Headscarves and Language from 2018-09-19T05:30:06
Actions speak louder than words, but words help too! This week's episode is all about language!
Abi AK shares her library of useful Arabic phrases for living and working in Dubai, and M...
Episode 15: Headscarves and Money from 2018-09-05T05:30:06
This week is all about money, money, money, money! Money! Specifically, managing your money when living abroad!
Abi AK talks about the best ways to manage a lavish lifestyle in Dubai wi...
Episode 14: Headscarves and Mental Health from 2018-08-29T05:30:05
We're back with another episode, and this time we're on that good mental health kick!
Abi AK discusses the importance of having a good support network when living abroad, and Maame B de...
Episode 13: Headscarves and Self Care from 2018-08-22T05:30:05
We're back with a brand new episode for your beautiful ears! This week listener, we're here for you and all your self care needs.
Abi AK talks about the importance of finding a self care...
Episode 12: Headscarves and Work from 2018-08-15T05:30:05
Work work work work work, you see me I be work work work work work
Can you guess what this week's episode is about?
Yup, we be working abroad! Abi AK talks about her journey f...
Episode 11: Headscarves and Travel from 2018-08-08T05:35:04
Welcome to episode 11 of Headscarves and Carry-ons!
This week we're discussing an essential part of living abroad - travelling!
Abi AK shares her experience of travelling th...
Episode 10: Headscarves and Microaggressions from 2018-08-01T05:30:06
Welcome to episode 10 of Headscarves and Carry-ons, whoop!
This week we're talking about microaggressions abroad - the big, the small and the downright ridiculous.
Maame B r...
Episode 9: Headscarves and Housing from 2018-07-25T05:30:06
This week we're sharing our top tips for finding a place to call home abroad!
Abi AK discusses landlords and absurd rooms in Dubai, and Maame B shares tales of single beds in penthouses ...
Episode 8: Headscarves and Dating Pt.2 from 2018-07-18T05:00:06
This week, we're not quite done with all that dating mess! Maame B recounts the subtle racial profiling of online dating in Melbourne, and Abi AK shares a valuable lesson about considering a long t...
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Episode 7: Headscarves and Dating Pt.1 from 2018-07-11T05:00:05
We're back with a brand new episode all about dating!
Heads up: Happily ever doesn't necessarily happen for everyone but don't despair! We talk online dating apps, navigating the interes...
Episode 6: Headscarves and Friends from 2018-06-27T05:00:06
Wooh this week we're celebrating the wonderful art of making friends in a new country!
Be warned: This is not as easy as it sounds! Abi AK recounts getting out of a weird stalker situati...
Episode 5: Headscarves and Africans from 2018-06-20T04:00:06
This week we're all about being African abroad!
Abi AK muses over finding Ghana in her home cooking whilst in Dubai, Maame B reveals her basic cleaning to afrobeats routine, and both co...
Episode 4: Headscarves and Food from 2018-06-12T23:00:05
This week we're talking all things food!
From Dubai and Melbourne's different takes on what constitutes brunch, to consuming currency and calling it a delicacy!
We also discu...
Episode 3: Headscarves and News from 2018-06-05T23:00:06
Welcome to Episode 3 of Headscarves and Carry-ons!
This week we're talking about what it's like to hear news from home when you're abroad.
We discuss how to still be a part ...
Episode 2: Headscarves and Hair from 2018-05-30T04:00:05
This week is all about hair! From surviving the desert climes of Dubai with a new weave, to batting away the wondering hands of strangers in Melbourne. We also discuss the fake Beyonce, Queen Oprah...
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Episode 1: Headscarves and Intros from 2018-05-30T04:00:05
In this inaugural episode we talk about why we left the UK, the confusion of the Marvel universe (according to Abi), and our childhood dreams of travelling to distant places. Enjoy!
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Headscarves and Carry-ons: The Trailer from 2018-05-25T12:41:25
Welcome to the trailer for our new show - Headscarves and Carry-ons; a podcast about black girls living abroad!
I'm Maame B and I lived in Melbourne, and my co-host Abi AK lives in Dubai...