Aishapaedia Uncut

Capturing creativity with Jessica Amdur

If you're on social media, you are no stranger to the art of creativity. Aisha discusses with talented photographer and digital entrepreneur Jessica Amdur on what to look out for when it comes to separating yourself from the crowd. As a photographer Jess shares the key elements to photography, how to pose models that aren't professionals and finding your niche in creativity. Tune in to today's season 1 finale and follow Jess on Instagram and YouTube at jessthecreative. 

The stigma from society

No matter what kind of woman you are there is always a stigma attached to those that are either unmarried, married, divorced or even married whilst seeking a career. Aisha dives into the importance of removing the fallacy that women have no potential unless they are meeting societal pressures. This episode is dedicated to all the women out there that are unapologetically themselves. For feedback follow aishapaedia on Instagram.

Race and religion

The manner in which we carry out religion whilst practising anti-discrimination policies is one that remains cohesive in theory but not in practice. Aisha dives into religions that incorporate anti-racism, from Christianity, Judaism to Islam. A topic that requires more attention if we are to truly implement the ethos of our faith, and actively fight against racism. For feedback follow aishapaedia on Instagram.  
 

Planting the vegan seed with Elisa Hugnin

Identifying as vegan speaks more than just your diet, but what exactly does vegan mean? Is it just an “overhyped” lifestyle or does it really matter? With the help of our guest, Elisa Hugnin, the question of how veganism is approached, its effect and if all vegans really are as aggressive as they're perceived is answered. Follow Elisa Hugnin on Instagram at fueledbyplants.
 

Questions & Aishapaedia

Marking halfway through the season, this episode is about answering your questions. Aisha answers everything from her blogging journey to her profession to discovering the best spots to visit in Cape Town. She also digs into modest fashion brands and how to uphold humility in a broken and cruel society - all your burning questions are finally answered! Follow Aishapaedia on Instagram to send through any questions or feedback.

Life as a hijabi: the good, the awesome and the frenzy!

A recent Constitutional Court ruling in Belgium, allowing universities to ban wearing the headscarf, has brought this topic into question. As a Muslim woman observing the hijab, Aisha discusses its definition, symbolism and the impact it has on society when influential hijab wearing YouTubers remove their head scarves as well as how one can do better to learn and support our women in the Muslim community facing these doubts.   

Is print media over? with Arron Moos

Printed media has seen many changes, but with the emergence of digital media, and closures of major publishing houses due to Covid-19, the question must be asked – is print media over? With the help of digital media creative and photographer Arron Moos, Aisha dives into this question and analyses the way media has developed over audiences as well as how far its impact has spanned over the years. Follow Arron Moos on Instagram  and check out his website arronnathan.com for more!

Empowering a powerless society with Moonga K part 2

The conversation continues with Moonga K. in part 2, where Aisha discusses the steps everyone, including the white communities and privileged people of colour, can take to educate themselves about anti-racism, BLM and gender-based violence. 
Stream Moonga's latest album, "An Ode to Growth part 1" on all platforms. 

Empowering a powerless society with Moonga K part 1

The past month has reignited the flame against femicide, GBV, and witnessed the rise of #BlackLivesMatter protests both on and off social media. In Part 1, Aisha and Moonga K. tackle the role of social media in understanding the uncomfortable conversations to empower a powerless society, and disrupt a system plagued by oppression. 

Does quality matter in an age of virality?

With the over saturation of creators on social media, it has become all the rage for people to create and feel validated through their content. To acquire overnight fame is a craze most creators crave. How this is achieved and what contributes to it is a question that has been left unanswered. Aisha dives into this question and unpacks the elements of virality, and asks whether the quality of the content is the true indicator of success?