Louis Harrison chats with Maggie Zhou about her experience connecting with culture from the other side of the world, the way she communicates with others and her experience developing resilience despite microaggressions and prejudice in society.

Maggie Zhou wears many hats. She’s a writer, editor, podcaster, content creator, speaker, emcee... and more that we couldn’t possibly fit into a list here.

The topics Maggie Zhou covers in her work range from sustainability, internet and pop culture to fashion. You might have read her pieces in some of the country’s top culture publications, perhaps you follow her for (slow) fashion tips or maybe this is the first time her name has come across your orbit. 

Maggie Zhou has a unique and authentic presence you’ve got to keep an eye on.

Transcript available here.

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Ruhee Meghani, founder of Allied Collective - Australia's first inclusive facilitation and wellbeing agency, interviews Jamal Hakim - City of Melbourne Councillor and Lord Mayor Candidate. Together they discuss Jamal's professional background, the importance of community values, and principle based politics.

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Ruhee Meghani is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

To share your Story of Community Resilience, contact Rebecca at [podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au]

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Imi speaks with Rebecca about the intersections of culture, and perceptions of disability.

Imi shares the message of moving away from a "cure based" approach to disability and speaks about their experiences of navigating work and study.

Imi has proudly graduated with two university degrees, and has extensive experience in media, the arts and a keen interest in marketing. 

Listen with transcript available here. 

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Multi-creative, Imi from SYN media interviews Daisy Wu about her award-winning book, and mentoring program to assist with mastering communication, beyond mastering learning a language. 

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Relationships and Divorce Coach, Monica Kalra speaks with Ruhee about the 'D Word' no one wants to talk about and address some of the stigmas surrounding divorce in multicultural communities.

Content Advisory: Discussion of abuse in relationships. Contact 1800 RESPECT for help and support.

Transcript Available Here: 

Monica's Socials:

LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website

Books by Monica:
How Do You Know He's The One? and How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship?

Interviewer: Ruhee Meghani is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Forever curious, straight-talking, and driven by the conversation around inclusion and equity, Ruhee holds an academic background in psychology and a bachelor’s degree in business management. Having worked across industries including advertising, sport, retail, hospitality, tech, digital marketing, community services and wellbeing, Ruhee brings a wealth of diverse experience and problem-solving perspectives across the board. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

You can follow all of Ruhee's latest work here: 

LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-collective/ 
Website:
alliedcollective.com.au 
Instagram: 
@alliedcollective
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/people/Allied-Collective/100069307755227/ 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

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Global Health Advocate & Advocacy Consultant, Agnes Nsofwa speaks with Ruhee Meghani about a rare blood condition. Agnes was motivated to establish an organisation to advocate for Sickle Cell, after her youngest daughter was diagnosed. 

Transcript Available Here.

More information:

https://agesnsofwa.com.au/ 
https://aussicklecelladvocacy.org/

Support & Donate to Sickle Cell Advocacy organisation: 
https://aussicklecelladvocacy.org/donate/

Tickets for upcoming women's events in Perth.
Sydney 

Books by Agnes can be purchased here:

Interviewer: Ruhee Meghani is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Forever curious, straight-talking, and driven by the conversation around inclusion and equity, Ruhee holds an academic background in psychology and a bachelor’s degree in business management. Having worked across industries including advertising, sport, retail, hospitality, tech, digital marketing, community services and wellbeing, Ruhee brings a wealth of diverse experience and problem-solving perspectives across the board. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

You can follow all of Ruhee's latest work here: 

LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-collective/ 
Website:
alliedcollective.com.au 
Instagram: 
@alliedcollective
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/people/Allied-Collective/100069307755227/ 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

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Yusra Metwally, shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.

Content Advisory: Discussion of Eating Disorder / Disoredered Eating from 16 minutes. 

For help and support contact Butterfly Foundation Australia 1800 33 46 73 

Transcript Available Here. 

Produced by Aamon Sayed: Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews within a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

Aamon's latest creative project is Untold Stories - a photography series. To get involved follow Untold Stories on Instagram. 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

To share a story of resilience, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

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Arian and Moh discuss communication styles, and recall anecodtes and accounts of miscommunication that due to various barriers in language. 

Arian Eskandarinejad

Arian works as a volunteer at 3ZZZ for the Iranian program, presenting a movie review show. He arrived in Australia in 2017 and after studying at high-school and then University, he earned his bachelor's degree in IT. Aside from studying, he's been working in various sectors including restaurant, tutoring and retail and business assisting.

Produced by Moh Javin. Moh first arrived to Australia as an Asylum Seeker in 2012, previously working in Iran in the film industry as a set designer, actor and dubber. Moh is also a member of the 3ZZZ broadcasters, and enjoys radio presenting, theatre, acting and dubbing. 

Transcript available here:

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3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

To share a story of resilience, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

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Content Advisory: This episode discusses mental health, suicidal ideation, & isolation. 

For help & support contact:

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 
Kids Helpline (for under 25s) 1800 55 1800 
Headspace Australia (non-crisis support) 1800 650 890. 

Thomas discusses with Christopher several barriers he faced on his educational journey, from learning difficulties to unfortunately experiencing social isolation amongst friendship groups. Thomas reflects on his experience, shares methods of building resilience and the importance of his faith, that lead him to successfully studying to become a teacher at university. 

Produced by Christopher who adds the following note: "I'm Christopher Vasilevski, 19 years old. Growing up in a Macedonian family, I was sheltered with love and amazing culture. Taking my faith seriously later in my teenage years I have, and continue to see the impact God has over my life, specifically in the media industry through podcasting, filming, etc..." 

You can follow Christopher on LinkedIn 

Transcript Available Here: 

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Ahmed Sabra, artist and art-teacher, talks about his experiences of capturing images in regions of conflict and crises. Ahmed also discuss the challenges of pursuing of art as a career and as a means to make a living. 

About Ahmed 

Ahmad Sabra is a Lebanese Australian Muslim artist and an art teacher based in Naarm. His current art practice challenges the complex terrain of nationality, loyalty and faith. Ahmad offers his unique perspective on the world around him and the challenges he encounters daily in understanding a sense of place and belonging. He explores the life of Australian Muslims, tackling stereotypes and biased views that isolates this community as outsiders and highlighting trends in societal and political influences that is fueled through fear and panic. www.ahmadsabra.com.au

Produced by Aamon Sayed 

Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

Aamon's latest creative project is Untold Stories a photography series. To get involved follow Untold Stories on Instagram. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here. 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

To share a story of resilience, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

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Fadilah reflects on her experiences navigating life, study, and the industry of design & art as a woman of colour, and establishing herself as a digital artist over the past decade.  

About Fadilah: 

Fadilah is a Digital Artist based in Sydney, Australia and has been practicing her craft for over 10 years. Her work is a window into her experience as a female, muslim first-generation migrant living in suburban Australia. First and foremost, she is inspired by community. 

Her work explores the intersectionality of faith, culture and gender through a predominantly western lens. The emergence of the "third culture" is a recurring theme in her art as it explores the dichotomy of the East and West and how it has influenced her upbringing and her art.

She strives to use her work to give a voice to people in marginalised communities such as herself and many of her generation who share her experiences.

Website: fadilah.art
IG handle: @fadilahmah

Produced by Aamon Sayed 

Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

Aamon's latest creative project is Untold Stories a photography series. To get involved follow Untold Stories on Instagram. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here. 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

To share a story of resilience, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

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Peter and Aamon discuss the challenging and rewarding process of establishing a start-up business. Peter talks about the value of having mentors along the business journey, and how his strategic design consulting firm used a reframing approach to overcome business challenges during the pandemic. 

Transcript available here.

Mentioned in the episode: 

reframing a problem into a design solution 
The Hard Thing About Hard Things 

How I Built This 

About Peter:

Peter Gould leads a strategic design consulting firm based in Sydney, Dubai & Jakarta. Gould Studio advocates for Heart-Centered Design to create meaningful brands, cross-cultural understanding and transformative change.
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Over 20 years his engagements have included Apple, Google, United Nations, Greenpeace, Dubai Culture and a diverse portfolio from senior government projects to $300m start-ups.

He is a recipient of the Stanford Certificate of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and has lectured Design Thinking at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Peter’s personal journey has been a major influence on his creative vision for a globally-connected, like-hearted community.
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His contributions to design have resulted in international acclaim, including a major award from the UAE Vice-President.
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In 2020, Peter was appointed as an Australia for UNHCR Ambassador in recognition of his efforts supporting refugees.

At the intersection of design, spirituality & entrepreneurship, Peter aims to inspire a global heart-centered design movement for a bright, shared future.

You can follow Peter's projects 

LinkedIn

Instagram

Produced by Aamon Sayed 

Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

Aamon's latest creative project is Untold Stories a photography series. To get involved follow Untold Stories on Instagram. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here. 

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Advertising and marketing thought leader, Romayne Perera, speaks with Ruhee Meghani. Reflecting on Romayne's life experiences - of migration, self-care, and community healing Ruhee & Romayne discuss the impacts of community on collective healing and intergenerational trauma. 

Episode Transcript Available - Click here.

Romayne read somewhere that emotional generosity is the key ingredient to all human relationships and this has been her obsession since. The practice of emotional generosity is particularly important for Romayne, who understands that those in the communications industry are responsible for how messages are distributed, received and acted upon, as well as how they are amplified, managed or quashed. In her work and in her community, Romayne strives to make people feel seen, safe, understood and appreciated; because that's how we can contribute to protecting others' resilience.

Follow Romayne's Work: LinkedIn

Ruhee Meghani is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

Follow Ruhee's work: Allied Collective  LinkedIn Instagram

To share your Story of Community Resilience, contact Rebecca at [podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au]

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Musician, creative producer and film-enthusiast Sereen Omran also known as Sereen Sounds amassed a great following online for her talented musician skills with guitar and production work. On this episode, Sereen speaks with Aamon about navigating creative expression and the sometimes unpleasant interactions that can occur in online spaces, as well as the positive experiences that can help artistry. 

Transcript Available Here: 

Sereen's latest release is Honeybee ft. Moe Omran and you can follow all her creative projects here. 

Produced by Aamon Sayed. Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here: 

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Mahdi Gholami works as a volunteer at 3ZZZ 92.3fm for the Iranian Radio Program. Arriving to Australia in 2015, Mahdi studied IT whilst helping with his family business - first a restaurant, and then transforming into a transport company.

Mahdi now works as an IT technician, and enjoys helping people, not only with technology but also with navigating migration to Australia. This episode discusses changing careers, and field of study and how this was influenced by migration and the pandemic and the challenges of visas and migration processes. 

Produced by Moh Javin. Moh first arrived to Australia as an Asylum Seeker in 2012, previously working in Iran in the film industry as a set designer, actor and dubber.

Moh is also a member of the 3ZZZ broadcasters, and enjoys radio presenting, theatre, acting and dubbing. 

Transcript available here:

To share your story, email Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

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Professional photographer Tom Toby recounts his story of creating a documentary photography project that evolved into capturing 114,000 portraits of the religious pilgrimage Karbala in Iraq. 

You can follow Tom's stunning array of photography work on Facebook and his via his portfolio Website. 

Transcript Available Here: 

Produced by Aamon Sayed. Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his podcast series AddLOVE. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here: 

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Angeline is a young person with a big heart, and strong passion for helping others in many different communities. Angeline currently studies Youth Work at RMIT, and spends her time volunteering with many community focused programs covering multicultural youth, homelessness and support for newly arrived people to Australia.

In 2020, deep into lockdown, Angeline was inspired by listening to a podcast series The Authentic Me podcast by Mel Yu that prompted self-reflection and prompted her to volunteer for a variety of causes.

Angeline says "I honestly feel truly blessed to live the life I do and my journey is just beginning. I have had the opportunity to meet the most amazing people through all the work I get to do and am really excited for the future."

Episode Transcript available here.

The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu: Living a life of service, finding your purpose & tackling homelessness | Roseanne Rofaeel | Ep 3

Christmas on Streets is a non-profit organization in Melbourne that works to help break the stigma of homelessness, with the phrase: 'Homeless,not hopeless'. 

UCan2 a partnership between the Centre for Multicultural Youth are looking for volunteers for their upcoming semester program. Register your interest here.

Produced by Rebecca Maakasa, 3ZZZ Podcasts Coordinator.

To share your story, email podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

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Content Warning: This episode discusses grief, childhood cancer and the loss of a child. Support is available at Red Nose Grief & Loss and Hope Bereavement Care.

Our guest today is Heba Shaheed. Heba is a Pelvic Floor expert, and in her professional practice of Physiotherapy supports women living with female related pain issues and pre/post-natal care.

In 2018, Heba's young daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and sadly passed away in May 2022. Heba's story details the surprising lessons of resilience she learned about her self, and reflects upon her self-growth while navigating this grief.

You can follow Heba's work on Instagram

This episode is produced by Egyptian-Australian Aamon Sayed. Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his series AddLOVE. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here: 

Transcript Available Here

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your story, contact podcasts@3zzz.com.au

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Our guest today is well renowned reggae artist Jah Tung. Jah Tung and Aamon discuss the impacts and pressures of digital-globalisation that create a demanding social media presence for musicians and creatives. They also discuss spirituality and self-expression in music, and staying true to yourself in the music industry. 

Jah Tung's latest self-produced album Digital Degeneration is a "commentary on a society moving towards an unnatural, dystopian future, ...covering creation with dem- synthetic imitation." The title-track features an accompanying animation which explores this concept. 

This episode is produced by Egyptian-Australian Aamon Sayed. Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. His work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his series AddLOVE. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here: 

Transcript Available Here.

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

'Digital Degeneration' by Jah Tung purchase at Bandcamp.

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

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Our guest today is. Deepa shares her stories of walking away from a conventional and 'secure' job and moving to Australia, feeling the need for connection in the community. Deepa found that her sou Deepa Ramakrishnanrce of resilience was through creating connecting experiences through food - to hold spaces for others to feel seen and heard. Deepa is a HR specialist, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

You can follow Deepa on LinkedIn. 

Produced by Ruhee M, an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Forever curious, straight-talking, and driven by the conversation around inclusion and equity, Ruhee holds an academic background in psychology and a bachelor’s degree in business management. Having worked across industries including advertising, sport, retail, hospitality, tech, digital marketing, community services and wellbeing, Ruhee brings a wealth of diverse experience and problem-solving perspectives across the board. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

Transcript Available Here

You can follow all of Ruhee's latest work here: 

LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-collective/ 
Website:
alliedcollective.com.au 
Instagram: 
@alliedcollective
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/people/Allied-Collective/100069307755227/ 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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What are the different issues that need to be considered by migrant women when they seek employment opportunities in the western world?

Dr. Chris Bhadra speaks with Monia Choudhary about their experiences of migrant women navigating employment opportunities. 

Monia shares tips for women adapting to work in a new country, including the importance of accessing support and networks.

Monia Choudhary is a qualified risk management and insurance professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Law & Commerce and with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Monia has lived in Melbourne for 16 years and works in the public sector. She is also a Community Leadership graduate of Leadership Victoria. In dedication to her father, who passed away as an organ donor, Monia has been volunteering with Donate Life Victoria to raise awareness about organ donation within migrant and faith-based communities.

Transcript Available Here.

Follow Monia on LinkedIn here.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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This episode talks about identity - specifically learning and relearning aspects of identity from Ruhee's perspective some years after settling in Australia. This episode is produced by Egyptian-Australian Aamon Sayed. Aamon has worked within the Social Work sector since 2012. Aamon's work experience adds sensitivity to interviews to create them in a culturally safe setting. As a podcast producer, Aamon explores the human condition, and how to make the world a more positive place through his series AddLOVE. 

For insightful conversation follow @aamon_basha and subscribe to the AddLove podcast here: 

Transcript Available Here 

Today's guest, Ruhee M. is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Forever curious, straight-talking, and driven by the conversation around inclusion and equity, Ruhee holds an academic background in psychology and a bachelor’s degree in business management. Having worked across industries including advertising, sport, retail, hospitality, tech, digital marketing, community services and wellbeing, Ruhee brings a wealth of diverse experience and problem-solving perspectives across the board. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

You can follow all of Ruhee's latest work here: 

LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-collective/ 
Website:
alliedcollective.com.au 
Instagram: 
@alliedcollective
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/people/Allied-Collective/100069307755227/ 

To share your story of resilience, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3zzz.com.au 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Tran, and Lorena Duranthon from Professional Migrant Women's Group share their own stories of migration, as they reflect upon the Undefeated project - a collection of over 100 stories by women. This episode reflects upon the challenges of being a newly arrived person in Australia, and also celebrates the many achievements of migrant women. 

Transcript available here. 

You can connect with the Professional Migrant Women's Group via their website, and Linkedin page. 

Listen to the Undefeated podcast here. 

Interested in sharing your own Story of Community Resilience? 

Email podcasts@3zzz.com.au 

https://www.3zzz.com.au/shows/stories-of-community-resilience/ 

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This Story of Community Resilience is produced by Ruhee Meghani. Ruhee speaks with Hala, CEO of the Institute of Non Violence. Ruhee and Hala reflect on ideas about resilience, through the lens of gender, their respective lived experiences of migration, and notions about spirituality and how we can build resilience in ourselves, and respective communities. 

Episode Transcript Available - Click here.

Follow Ruhee's work: Allied Collective  LinkedIn Instagram

Ruhee Meghani is an inclusive facilitator and public speaker with over 12 years of teaching and facilitating experience. To support others in their learning journey, Allied Collective was founded to solve the need for impactful, inclusive, and accessible training. Today, Ruhee combines these insights with years of experience in teaching to provide clients with engaging workshops, training, and facilitation.

Follow Hala's work: Institute of Non-Violence | LinkedIn

Hala is the CEO and Founder of the Institute of Non-Violence, a service that was established to support family violence response across Australia. The Institute offers advanced family violence training programs, clinical supervision and therapeutic services to clients who are using or experiencing violence. It also works to eradicate systemic racism and misogyny.

To share your story, contact Rebecca at [podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au]

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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In tough times, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse communities are often the hardest hit and they also come together to overcome challenges, together…

Stories of Community Resilience is a 3ZZZ Anthology series podcast, open to all who want to share their own story and build capacity for culturally and linguistically diverse storytellers to gain podcast experience. Training is provided if needed and supported by a project coordinator.

Have you got a story to share? Interested in gaining podcast experience?

Email podcasts@3zzz.com.au to get involved.

TRANSCRIPT 

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RUPA – “…Being a woman, that too of colour in a very male-dominated industry is hard, we can acknowledge that we validate it – that it is hard to even start thinking about it …”

RITPURNA – “…Grieving takes time, is it something we can learn from?”

SAMEERA – “…I think we derive our hate from our fear and what we are being peddled by media…so friendship circles that have diverse religious groups, or community groups tend to be more open and accepting of ‘the other’ essentially”

VO: In tough times, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse communities are often the hardest hit …

and they also come together to overcome challenges, together… Stories of Community Resilience is a 3ZZZ Anthology series podcast, open to all who want to share their own story and build capacity for culturally and linguistically diverse storytellers to gain podcast experience. Training is provided if needed and supported by a project coordinator.

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DR CHRIS BHADRA:  What would be your message of resilience to our listeners?

RUPA

“Your mental health is as important as your physical health, great … if you’re doing mindful practice but if not it only takes 5 minutes … you have to find the thing that makes you tick, and do that pro-actively …”

RITPURNA 

“hang in there, bare with it, it’s like carbon turning into diamonds under immense pressure, you will have amazing results, and you know that, you have that element inside you that ‘I can come out of it stronger’…”

VO: Have you got a story to share? Interested in gaining podcast experience?

email podcasts@3zzz.com.au or check out 3ZZZ.com.au to hear the episodes of Stories of Community Resilience and get involved.

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Conversations around sexual health and education need to be had on a regular basis in the 21st century. But, are we really having these conversations?

Our guest - Dr Niveditha Manokaran is a dermatologist and a venereologist from India. She works as a clinician in sexual and reproductive health and HIV medicine in Sydney. She is a TEDx speaker, Sex educator, sex positivity advocate and domestic violence (DV) awareness advocate.

Nive is the founder and CEO of the brand 'Untaboos' which focusses mainly on women's health, youth sexual and reproductive health, contraception and DV. Nive is an influencer and a motivational speaker who diligently works for woman empowerment and be the voice of many unheard women.

More info on:

https://www.facebook.com/PoojaBharatS/
Instagram - @untaboos

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Our guest Nora, from Malaysia unpacks an analogy for empowerment and self-esteem - that is, the genius inside one-self that is waiting to come out and share its talents!

Nora is a coach, trainer and facilitator with a focus on career transition work. 

You can follow Nora's work via her website here. 

Produced by Dr. Yasmin Raja. You can connect with Yasmin and follow her projects on LinkedIn. 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your Stories of Community Resilience contact podcasts@3zzz.com.au

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. 

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Nahija discusses what intimacy is, and why it is an essential element in all relationships.

A content advisory that this episode briefly discusses the topic of child abuse, at the 3:30 minute mark. Support is available at Lifeline 13 11 14, BlueKnot 1300 657 380 and 1800 RESPECT. 

Produced by Dr. Yasmin Raja. You can connect with Yasmin and follow her projects on LinkedIn. 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your Stories of Community Resilience contact podcasts@3zzz.com.au 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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In this moving episode, Faizah from Malaysia shares her deeply personal story of grief, after losing her beloved husband only a few months ago. Faizah speaks of grief and love, through her religious perspective of the Islamic faith. 

A content advisory that this episode discusses: grief, sudden loss and the death of a partner. Support is available in Australia - contact GriefLine 

Produced by Yasmin Raja. 

Dr. Yasmin Raja, is an accredited coach, and member of the 3ZZZ Malaysian Broadcast team. Yasmin grew up in Ipoh Perak, Malaysia and migrated to Australia in 2007.  Yasmin obtained her PhD in Marketing in 2011, and has taught at universities for over 25 years. 

You can connect with Yasmin and follow her projects on LinkedIn

Faizah Bazid holds a law degree, and is a certified coach. Faizah started the Facebook support group Women’s Inspiring and Nurturing Dialogue (WIND), where women from various backgrounds join live online, to share both challenging and inspiring stories to empower each other. Faizah has also written a book in honour of her late mother, Hajjah Sapiah Tawil, entitled ‘Mothers are coaches in motion’ 

You can connect with Faizah on Facebook

Technical Assistance by Hazelman N Mahmood.

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

To share your Stories of Community Resilience contact podcasts@3zzz.com.au 

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Hypnotherapy is a type of mind–body intervention in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility in the treatment of a medical or psychological disorder or concern.

Our guest - Pooja Sethi is a clinical hypnotherapist working with the Australian Hypnotherapy Association (AHA) and helps people get rid of stress, depression, anxiety, & any  other bad vices.

She runs a Facebook group for lifting the spirits of women. All wonderful divas are welcome to join group, search - InspirationalDivas.

As part of her business coaching, Pooja also runs certification courses on SAFe and Agile technologies.

More info on:

https://www.facebook.com/PoojaBharatS/
Instagram - @poojabharatss
Website - www.poojabharat.com
Email - support@poojabharat.com

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Domestic violence is one of the major societal vices plaguing the global communities.

Content warning - This episode mentions domestic abuse, domestic violence and marital rape.

Support is available - 1800 RESPECT and Lifeline 13 11 14

Our guest - Kittu Randhawa Kittu Randhawa is the founder of the Indian (Sub-Continent) Crisis and Support Agency the first NGO for this community in Australia.  ICSA is the first fully CALD organisation running professional support services for the target community with a focus on client-centric support services and advocacy.  Kittu is a cultural consultant; an accredited trainer, interpreter, mediator, qualified family dispute resolution practitioner. Kittu’s main are of work is as a senior case worker in domestic and family violence.  She is an expert in complex and culturally driven forms of domestic and family abuse, particularly dowry abuse.  

Kittu has been an advocate against dowry abuse since 2013 and is committed to seeking reform in legislation and systems to protect women who are victims of this form of abuse.  She has developed a library of resources including tailored training to help build organisations capacity in recognising and dealing with dowry issues.
Kittu’s work on social justice and women’s issues involves writing submissions and briefing papers for DFV related inquiries and sits on several boards and committees. This work gained her the Edna Ryan Award in leadership in 2021. 

Kittu regularly is invited to speak on the challenges faced by local CALD support services in dealing with the complexities of DFV in their communities or what is missing from the DFV support services. Kittu’s professional background and career was in procurement and governance working at all levels of government and the private sector. Kittu’s advocacy has had greater impact through her work as the CEO at the Community Resource Network; a sub-regional peak body for Western Sydney Community Organisations working to alleviate poverty and disadvantage. 

If this content is upsetting you can find support at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and 1800 RESPECT 

You can find more of Kittu's works at: https://www.facebook.com/icsasydney

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Mental wellness is as crucial as our physical wellness. There is no second alternative to that.

Our guest - Rupa Parthasarathy is the founder of Mindkshetra and is a bicultural storyteller. Rupa is a mum of 2 young people and is a mental health advocate on a mission to nurture life stories using creativity.

*A content warning that this episode discusses depression.

If this content is upsetting you can find support at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support or call Lifeline on 13 11 14

You can find more of her works at: https://www.mindkshetra.com/

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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This episode is all about breaking the myth that a woman cannot conceive beyond a certain age.

Modern day evidence states that she certainly CAN!

A content warning that this episode discusses pregnancy loss. 

Our guest - Sunobha Nair-Bajaj is a loud and proud 35yr old woman and now is a new mumma in the town. Sunobha lives in Perth with her husband and young daughter.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Being a young parent in the 21st century is no easy task.

Our guest - Mahasweta G Pal is a medical writer who assists doctors and scientists in publishing their research in high impact, peer reviewed journals. She believes in enacting a gender equal approach to parenting. 

Mahasweta is a young mother to a two - year old toddler who keeps her mum busy and occupied.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is hosted by Shy Ganglani - a poet and stand-up comedian working professionally as a copywriter, and Hawraa Kash - a spoken word poet, MC and HR professional.

Hawraa and Shy preview their upcoming event presented by Vibe Union - Poets for Palestine a fundraising event for PARA Foundation. They speak about poetry as a form of resitance, and resilience. 

Transcript Available Here: 

To share your story, contact Rebecca at [podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au]

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Being the parent of a child with disability is no easy task.

Our guest - Maria Zarkovic is the proud mother of two boys and is now a proud grandmother of a little girl. Maria's younger son suffers from a rare disease known as 'Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum' and he was detected when he was 3 years old. 

Maria loves to cook, dance and read. She tries to give back as much to the community as she can. She likes to help everyone with a smile and is a strong advocate for rights of adult people living with disabilities and CALD parents.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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The mining industry is most often regarded as a 'Man's' industry.

Our guest - Dr Ritipurna Das was born and raised in Kolkata, India and moved to Melbourne a decade ago. She has lived and worked in different cities of Australia long enough to pick up the local jargon (pun intended). 

Dr Das is currently working as a Project Geologist in the longest running mining operation in Tasmania. Ritipurna is a trained dancer and loves being outdoors when she is not at work.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Foster Care is a very noble thing to give back to the society.

Our guest - Dr Dhivya Rajasekaran is a lecturer at a private University and has been living in Melbourne since 2010. With a PhD and qualifications in teaching, leading a well rounded life is what Dhivya is mostly focussed on. Being an empath and inspiring people around her to lead a happy and healthy life is what Dhivya cares about.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Body shaming is happening now, more than ever. We often get trolled for not possessing the 'perfect' body. 

How to love ourselves, the way we are?

Charu is a 35 year old advertising and marketing professional. She currently works with a production setup where they are innovating crazy new stuff. She is divorced with no kids. Currently single, Charu is a dog mom and lives life on her terms. Charu has been a typical Indian girl who grew up introverted and self conscious because of her weight and what others said about it.

In a culture and society where actors are idolised, Charu grew up quite ashamed and feeling inadequate of how she looked. It took her a few major life altering moments to realise she was perfect the way she was. And no one else's opinion of her mattered. What mattered was being healthy and feeling healthy - mentally and physically. This started Charu's journey of embracing body positivity.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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As a Game Changer Coach, founder of Scintillate Coaching and bestselling author of “Play it Full”, Shilpa Kulshrestha helps mid-career professionals step into a life of extraordinary wins.
 
She has been awarded with multiple awards including the Change Maker of The Year 2022, Indian Achiever's Award, 2021 & Women Entrepreneur of The Year, 2021. 
 
Featured in Forbes, Outlook, FOX, CNN, TV, Radio and several podcasts, she has raving fans across 15 countries because of the euphoria she enables them to get in touch with in their life.

You can read more about Shilpa at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-kulshrestha

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Soft-skills are soon becoming the must-haves for sustainability and professional growth. Workforces in the 21st century require individuals to understand the importance of leadership and communication skills in their professional lives. 

On that note, Indu Kannaiyan joins us to delve deeper into relevance of soft skills. Indu migrated to Australia in 2011 and is professionally qualified in Human Resources. After 10 years of corporate employment, Indu is currently serving the community as a career coach helping in communication and leadership skills. She is also serving as a Justice of the Peace in NSW.

You can read more about Indu at: https://inucoaching.com.au/my-story/?me=Indulakshmi-K#readmore

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Diabetes is one of those diseases that is slowly cropping in almost every household, irrespective of age and race.

But, can diabetes be prevented?

Mubina Jamdar is an accredited practising dietitian and a philanthropist. She is the founder of a not-for-profit organisation called 'Diabetes Hub Multicultural Australia'. The mission of the organisation is to prevent diabetes and other lifestyle related diseases in the community. Helping communities and individuals is always close to her heart. She's a much loved public speaker.

Mubina gives free health talks and volunteers for several community organisations. Her not-for-profit organisation, 'Diabetes Hub Multicultural Australia, runs several activities to promote health and fitness in the community. Currently, they are looking for volunteers to run their fitness programs. If you are a yoga teacher, dance teacher, exercise trainer or if you are a fitness enthusiast then please contact Mubina.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage or a partnership is an institution that requires a lot of effort for sustainability. However, married couples are often the subject of societal ridicule when they choose not to have children. 

And we ask - why this mandate? Why cannot we think of responsible and sustainable procreation?

On that note, we speak with Akshay Ahuja who joined us all the way from Singapore. Akshay is an IT professional working in Singapore, married with no kids and takes keen interest in diving, mixology, traveling and gadgets.

We hope this conversation is able to put some relevant perspectives about family planning into light.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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In October 2019, shocked, saddened, and angered by economic and political demise in Lebanon, the diaspora community took to the streets in Melbourne and many cities around the world demanding radical systematic change. Initially spontaneous and born out of grief, these gatherings filled with chanting, singing, speeches and traditional dancing brought the diaspora community closer together and established stronger foundations and connections locally and abroad.

This Stories of Community Resilience episode is told through the perspectives of Rebecca and Fatima, and the lasting impact this show of solidarity had on them, and their broader community in Melbourne (Naarm), Australia. 

Produced by Rebecca Maakasa and Fatima Hoblos.

Rebecca is an Educator and Media Specialist with a keen interest for radio & podcast storytelling. You can keep up with her latest projects and initiatives via LinkedIn.

Fatima is a Aerospace Engineer currently studying a Masters in Artificial Intelligence. She is a community activist and an editor at Al Rawiya magazine (a digital publication for the Lebanese diaspora). Fatima has a keen interest in documenting the Lebanese experience abroad. You can follow her latest work on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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A woman is always judged by her external characteristics, even in the 21st century. Women who do not adhere to the societal norms of 'beautiful' are often deemed as an outcast and are judged by one and all.

On that note, we spoke with Ishita Kumar who shared her experience of dealing with hair loss and embracing baldness.  Ishita was born and brought up in Delhi. An architect who turned her profession as furniture manufacturer. She is light headed and proud (took a long time to get here). Growing up, she tried every hack to better hair density, to stop the thinning and balding, struggled and eventually owned it.

We hope Ishita's journey gives everyone a strong message of hope, resilience and confidence.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This audio-story featuring Esther Simbi was produced by Carey Scheer, for the Purple Orange Podcast and is re-shared with permission. Purple Orange is an organisation whose mission is to create a fair world for people with disability.

Esther Simbi speaks to Carey Scheer. Esther contracted polio as a young child, and then went on to live 19 years in a Ugandan refugee camp before being resettled in Australia. She thought coming to Australia meant she was finally free, but then she discovered that her culture's negative you of disability followed her across the ocean. She had to stand up to stigma and shame to find her true freedom. Now she helps other migrants with disability do the same.

A content warning that this episode discusses discrimination and bullying of a person with a disability. 

Transcript available here.

Find The Purple Orange Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts or on their website. www.purpleorange.org.au

To learn more about Esther's organisation, head to https://www.ziondisabilityservices.org.au

To share your story, contact Rebecca at podcasts@3ZZZ.com.au 

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

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Mental health and associated therapy is an often ignored topic as it comes with a lot of stigma associated with itself.

On that note, we speak with Gurvinder Kaur who uses the medium of arts as therapy for mental health. Gurvinder is a South-Asian migrant woman working in the mental health sector for 2 years and uses her lived experience to inspire people to access mental health support. 

Gurvinder started her Instagram page @artsybrownlady to combine her diverse lens using arts to talk about mental health issues with the South Asian community in Australia. Gurvinder is also a qualified youth worker!

She is a strong advocate of mental health issues and recommends everyone to seek help.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Akshita Dabla is all of 19 years and is currently a 1st year MBBS student studying in Uzhhorod National Medical University, Ukraine. In this episode of resilience, she recounts her experience of realising that Ukraine was at war and how she had to cross the borders and fly back to India (her Homeland).

This young woman has a strong message for our society - WAR is not the solution. We wish her words come true, sooner rather than later!

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Religion and faith play a big role in our lives. BUT, what happens when someone grows up in an inter-faith household ?

Our guest- Sameera Singh is 33 and works in IT. Sameera is  a feminist wand is on a journey of learning more about feminism and it’s values while she actively unlearns and challenges some of patriarchal values within our society and values. Sameera enjoys travelling, audio books and trying out new restaurants (huge foodie) and in her spare time she volunteers as a mentor for south Asian women trying to enter IT.

We hope Sameera's journey inspires us to believe that Faith and Religion are all about love and unity.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Dr Pravati Panigrahi is a Medical professional with special interest  in creating awareness on  Mental Health and Domestic violence in communities. As the Founder & Director of Pink Umbrella International,an ACNC regd  public charity(Aus), and as an academics from  University of Sydney in Human rights & Social justice sector, she works passionately for social justice topics,maily for primary prevention of domestic abuse and on Mental health Stigma. 

Currently she is a committee members and  advocate for White Ribbon Australia that focuses on Primary prevention of Domestic Violence and part of Domestic Violence subcommittee of a reputed  Umbrella organization in Australia. She takes special interest in mental health stigma education  and sits as an international   working committee member for Suicide prevetion for United for Global Mental Health,UK) and is a meber of Suicide prevention Australia.

She has delivered many educational talk in various media platform and in conferences, and  is the WIP award recipient , UNITAR ( UN research Center, Geneva, Switzerland),2019-20.

Dr Panigrahi is an Awardee of Emerging Women’s leader, Leadership Victoria,2017 and special Award for Social justice, In 2020. 

We hope Pravati's journey proves to be an inspiration for initiating healthy and positive conversations around various impacts of sexual health.

Produced by Chris Mallika Bhadra. You can find more of Chris's media projects at:

• Coconut Chats YouTube and Instagram
• Durdeshe Bangla YouTube and Instagram
• Ananda Dance Group YouTube and Instagram

Intro and outro music by Gregor Quendel under a Creative Commons Attribution licence

3ZZZ Stories of Community Resilience is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.