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How can I explore nature as a Disabled person? - The Mix
Lauren (she/her) is The Mix’s Senior Services Officer. She is passionate about disability activism and hopes to one day open her own Dramatherapy practice to give individuals a safe space to be themselves and feel support. Lauren’s guide to exploring nature as a Disabled* person * Disclaimer: I am not a wheelchair user and don’t use mobility aid, so whilst I have tried to be as inclusive as possible, I am aware that my lived experience and advice may not be applicable to everyone.
Why I’m creating an affordable vegan beauty brand for Black women
I’m Saffron and I’m a co-founder of Skiin Cosmetics UK. I’m very passionate about telling the story behind my brand whilst inspiring many young people to follow their dreams and to do what they can to take full advantage of negative situations. Starting my own business during lockdown My mental health journey I’m 22 and currently a student at Sheffield Hallam University and have been struggling with my mental health for the past three years.
Lots Holloway: Lockdown helped me come out as transgender
Lots Holloway is a British singer/songwriter who is unapologetically breaking the boundaries of gender-norms in the music industry as a transguy. Recently, he worked alongside his friend April Kelley to put out a documentary called, A Summer on Ice, that explores all that people have lost and gained during lockdown. This article is about his own experience. When you were young, what helped you feel like you had more control over who you were?
April Kelley: Lockdown helped me come to terms with my mental health
(TW // references to difficulty with food and physical symptoms of bipolar disorder) April Kelley is an award-winning actor and producer. She’s an ambassador for Bipolar UK and is passionate about LGBTQIA+ representation in film. This summer, she and her friend Lots Holloway created a documentary called A Summer on Ice that explored all that people lost and gained during lockdown. This article is about her experience. What were you most scared about when entering lockdown?
What's it like being a student with disabilities?
After Lauren’s amazing takeover on our Instagram, we couldn’t help but turn it into an article. Lauren (she/her) is The Mix’s Services Coordinator. She is passionate about disability activism and hopes to one day open her own Dramatherapy practice to give individuals a safe space to be themselves and feel support.
Talking to your first-generation parents about racism
Hey! I’m Simran and I’m 24 years old. I work as a Marketing and Outreach officer at The Mix. I’m super passionate about giving young people a platform as well as raising awareness around issues centring the South Asian community. Growing up as a second-generation immigrant in a strict Sikh and Punjabi household, you perceive the racist comments ‘casually’ thrown about by your family as something you can’t do anything about. You start to think… how racist can they really be?
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