Every Shade

In this episode, Nina dives into a surprising encounter with a naked man on a London bus, using it as a springboard to discuss our societal desensitization. She explores how, bombarded by constant exposure to extreme situations and media oversaturation, we've developed a Teflon coating that allows too much to slide right off us without leaving an impact. From ignoring everyday absurdities to becoming numb to serious societal issues, Nina challenges listeners to reflect on what it means to truly see and engage with the world around us. Nina questions the normalization of disturbing trends and behaviors, from discrimination and abuse to the overlook of mental health issues. She argues that to make a change, we must first allow ourselves to be affected by what we witness. This episode is a call to peel back the layers of indifference, to find a balance between awareness and action, and to confront the chaos that might one day show up at our own doorsteps. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on "Every Shade" available now on Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms. @ninaatimah @voueeskin

Tactical Resilience Amidst Daily Microaggressions What exactly should you say, how should you respond to an insult, a putdown, being passed over again, not getting a shot because of your (insert suitable attribute here)? In this episode of Every Shade, Nina tires of strategic resilience and demands something for the nasty here and now. She dissects what it means to be tactically resilient amidst a barrage of belittlement and overlooks. Through a blend of humor and raw truth, this episode echoes the silent narratives of many, shedding light on the ubiquitous yet unseen. As we navigate through the waves of being passed over and left behind, again and again, we must armor ourselves against the daily erosion of dignity. Discover how to arm your spirit and Lord knows your mind needs it, against the relentless tide of microaggressions with a pinch of tactical resilience. Learn more About Me and why I give a darn. I would love to hear your stories on navigating these situations. @ninaatimah Tune in to Every Shade on Apple Podcasts and who knows where else, and let's navigate the unseen, together.

"🎙 So they've Kidnapped Your Goat!🐐 | They have kept you hanging, promising the job, the promotion, the commitment, to be better, to be present. Dive into this episode where Nina explores the hilarious yet poignant truths of how life sometimes feels like a never-ending goat-hostage situation. Be it jobs or relationships, why are so willingly to give away the best years of our lives? And who, pray tell, is hoarding all these metaphorical goats? Listen up and let's negotiate the release of your goat! #EveryShadePodcast #SetYourGoatFree" Another day, another rant!..Follow my entrepreneur journey @ninaatimah - IG www.voueeskin.com

Motivated by the woman and her primani purse..who saw me coming and then attempted a quick dash across the street. Let's talk snap judgments and premature assessments! God forbid, that there is more to the person that your premature evaluation! Can we learn to suspend judgment and embrace curiosity? #LaughReflectGrow" in this episode, "Premature Evaluation"! Follow Nina’s journey to build a diverse skincare brand VOUEE!

Who gets to decide who is attractive and who isn't? Who is the lord marshall that will invite us into the club of power, value, beauty or tell us our application has been denied? What does it mean to be beautiful, attractive, in a world that's obsessed with appearance? Laugh, reflect, and challenge societal beauty norms in this episode, "Judge Ye Not My Pimples"! Join Nina Atimah, as she dives deep into the absurdities of beauty standards, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of flawlessness. Each episode of the show is a rollercoaster ride of laughter and introspection, where we expose the quirks of society's expectations. Follow Nina’s journey to build a diverse skincare brand VOUEE, @ninaatimah.

Random conversations with even more random people. In this episode, Nina talks navigating awkward cross-cultural, cross-everything conversations. She shares her experiences so far while building @voueeskin and shares 'how-not-to-connect'.... Follow Nina's startup journey on @ninaatimah. Delays between episodes due to #@&&*(*!

Why bother trying to coerce people to manage their biases when we can all just pretend to like each other? This episode was inspired by a friend and her 'Start with Why' by Simon Sinek exercise book that I was forced into joining. What is the difference between your passions and purpose? Does it matter? How have you ended up where you are, loving what you love, doing what you do? What is the deal with Finnish Liquorice and how did I go from snorting loudly over a Futurama episode to being an advocate for change? Je ne sais pas! Find out more about my whacky races @ninaatimah and www.voueeskin.com. We are building something here!!

Women, women, wooooommmeeennnn!!! @GaryVee gets an honorary mention, we giggle, we talk raising Black boys in America, Child Q, duct tape, systemic roadblocks, and blended families! In honor of #IWD, I talk to Danielle, a woman for other woman. She drives, she supports, she lifts other women….because women! An avid gamer, never far from her cosplay society, Danielle uses gaming to connect, to raise her kids and to build a community. Women who support other women, who help lift, who contribute to the successes of other women, are themselves, more successful. Follow Danielle Meadows-Stinnett and Octane @octanedesigns across IG, Facebook & Twitter. Follow Nina @ninaatimah and her journey to build skincare equity @ www.voueeskin.com!

Expats, Immigrants, Refugees, Asylum seekers - all just words right? In this episode, Nina explores our use of terminology to build, to separate and, to divide. Where does the dichotomy begin and where does it end? Why are migrant domestic workers not expats? In the last episode, Sticks and Stones, we talked about the words we choose and what they mean. Here are two examples - expats and immigrants. Which one are you? Which one do you prefer being referred to as? Do you even care? Where do they go? Do they all end up at the English Channel? Is your country now being overrun by refugees? Is there a flood at your doorstep? Follow our journey to build an inclusive skincare line at www.voueeskin.com. Follow Nina @ninaatimah and @voueeskin.

What is the obsession we have with skin tones? Why is the shade of your skin, marriage criteria and why are people so dissatisfied with their skin, that they take to creams, drugs, lotion and potions to shed their natural hue? And what happens when your baby girl or boy isn't a shade you like? In this episode, Nina rants a little bit about skin tones - the names we call people that refer to their skin...the gibberish people utter and some other stuff. Follow Nina's journey to build a skincare line for melanated tones - that won't make you lighter - www.voueeskin.com. Follow us on IG @voueeskin

The words you say, versus what you mean, versus what people actually hear. In this episode, Nina delves into some of our embedded phrases - from things that get you unfriended and unfollowed to things that get you fired. Why we use different phrases when speaking to people of different genders, age groups, races and ethnicities... Also listen to the amazing Spoken Word section by KSoul - listen to the rest of his spoken word on YouTube - @KSoul. Follow us on IG @voueeskin to see Nina’s journey with VOUEE!

How many times have you heard that comment where a person's attractiveness is linked to the shade of their skin? What skin tones are allowed to be described as beautiful or attractive? Why do we even care about skin tones? Why, within a race, do we apply value to a person based on their skin tone? What does it mean for the kids you are raising? In this episode, Nina talks about colorism across Brown and Black skin tones, the skin whitening epidemic in Asia, the shame/desirability factor and how far we've come. With a cameo from Dr. Ebele O, we remember Delta Girls and ask ourselves if that much has really changed. For a detailed view of the concerning ingredients in these whitening products, have a read of this article on our website. We've spoken to people as we look to launch VOUEE, our skincare brand for melanated skin tones, and we had numerous views on this topic of skin whitening. We invite you to continue the conversation with us on IG - @voueeskin.

Generations of skincare.....everything from argan oil to shea....what did you learn from your mama's dressing room? :-) Y'all remember Dettol baths????? Why Lordt Why? What are the habits that we have now and where do we think they came from; including the dangerous one of not using sunscreen... Every time you lift your hand to pop or poke or prod your face.... In this episode, Nina takes inspiration from the Divas, a group of fierce Caribbean Queens - her tribe, to talk ancient skin care!

'Black don't crack'....but it does sag....eventually. Probably the most common thing said about melanated skin tones and yet there are still many more. There are so many myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings about darker skin tones from 'invincible melanin' to 'no need for sun protection', to thoughts on 'what we can and can't use' and ingredients we swear by. Why do people think darker tones are 'tougher'? What do you think about your skin? In this first episode, Nina introduces myths and misconceptions on melanated tones; she talks being Black in Asia. With cameo from Subira B - entrepreneur in progress! Follow our journey building a skincare line for melanated tones on IG: voueeskin

Welcome to the Every Shade Podcast......from hyperpigmentation to colorism, holy grail ingredients, we are talking melanin-rich skin tones. Join Nina, banker, turned entrepreneur, building a skincare line for melanated skin, while living in Asia. dyUdzLsLs9gCXOYjfsUh