The Diverse Bookshelf
The show that connects you with incredible authors from diverse backgrounds, and does a deep-dive into the issues they write about.
Podcasting since 2022 • 92 episodes
The Diverse Bookshelf
Latest Episodes
Ep92: Wiz Wharton on untold stories, sisters, belonging and feelings of shame & guilt
This week I’m speaking to the wonderful Wharton, who is of Chinese and white European heritage. Wiz’s debut nove, Ghost Girl, Bana...
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Episode 92
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Ep91: Mahvish Ahmed on home, authenticity, mental health & identity
On the show this week, I’m joined by Mahvish Ahmed, talking about her beautiful and poignant memoir, On My Way, which has been one of my favourite recent reads. Mahvish has had a super interesting life so far, full of love, empowerment, change,...
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Episode 91
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Ep90: Mahmoud Muna on stories from Gaza, hope & the future
Today marks one year since the most recent escalation of violence and aggression against Gaza, and the genocide that has unfolded before us. This episode was recorded prior to recent bombardments of Lebanon. On this week’s episode,...
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Episode 90
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Ep89: Pragya Agarwal on motherhood, infertility & being a woman
On this week’s episode, I’m speaking to Dr. Pragya Agarwal all about motherhood, gender-based stereotypes and biases, infertility and so much more. In her book, Motherhood – on the choices of being a woman – Pragya shares her own journey of bec...
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Episode 89
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Ep88: Payzee Mahmod on finding her purpose, child marriage & loss
This week on the show, I’m speaking to activist and all-round incredible human being, Payzee Mahmod. I learned of the amazing work Payzee is doing, and her story after learning about the devastating brutal killing of Payzee’s older sister, Bana...
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Episode 88
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