In this episode, I chat with Shahd, founder of Peace is the Song — a community-based event that brings people together to share their art through spoken word, music, poetry, and more. Shahd is a published poet and author using her platform to foster community, connection, and empowerment.

We discuss:

• The power of community and creative expression
• Knowing your self-worth
• Shahd’s journey from Palestine to the UK at age 18
• How she centres Palestinian voices in her events and poetry
• The importance of female empowerment and building connection
• Peace is the Song Event on 9th August! Get your tickets now before they go: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-is-the-song-london-tickets-1465798666269

Shahd’s work demonstrates how art can heal, unite and create spaces for marginalised voices to be heard and valued.

Tune in to hear her inspiring story, and let us know what you think - your support helps keep these important conversations alive! :)

Connect with Shahd:

Instagram:

@shahdmah850

And here! https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/shahdmahnavipoetrybook?srsltid=AfmBOooVG3P7p1z5LjSK_KrhjAJm-gXBIHRPwtcC8RCSGCEW2GWTpxpT

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In this urgent solo episode, I return to the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza. As the genocide intensifies, it is clear that we can no longer participate in a system that funds, arms, and enables it. We must shut it all down. With a Global Blackout.

I share updates from the ground, my personal reflections, and the next steps of global mobilisation. I introduce the week-long global blackout already underway, a coordinated mass refusal to engage in business as usual. No work. No school. No social media. No spending. No fuel. No consent. Together, we’re using the power of absence to force the world to listen.

This is more than protest. This is strategic disruption.

Our demands are clear:

- An immediate end to the genocide

- Full access to food, water, medical aid

- The withdrawal of IOF/IDF from Palestine

- Justice and liberation for Gaza, and for all colonised peoples

And these are just the starting point. Everything that is happening is because of Capitalism and Imperialism. We MUST rise up. We must NOT comply. WE MUST TAKE THE POWER BACK!

We can make an impact. But only if we act as a global force.

The revolution has begun....

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This ep speaks for itself. Listen. Follow me on Insta for updates on the mobilisation I mention.

THIS IS WHERE WE RISE UP.

GAZA NEEDS US MORE THAN EVER BEFORE.

In hope, peace, love and solidarity x

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