Episodes

  • Believe in Yourself: Imogen

    Believe in Yourself: Imogen
    Jul 29 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode of authentically abstract, our other team leader Imogen shares some insights into her journey to a fashion degree, including judgemental thoughts expressed by peers and strangers about her "fake" subject, and ways she overcame that struggle to do something she was truly passionate about! #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    23 mins
  • Believe in Yourself: Beth

    Believe in Yourself: Beth
    Jul 29 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode, we ask our team leader Beth on her experiences getting into University and going through a music degree, including the struggles based upon societal standards, as well as how she overcame those and became truly passionate about her craft! #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    21 mins
  • Personal Experiences: Jack and Lizzy

    Personal Experiences: Jack and Lizzy
    Jul 29 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this extra long episode of authentically abstract, teammates Jack and Lizzy talk about their experiences with sport and various other passions they previously held, all the way back to primary school! We discuss the various aspects of the negative sides of being seen as aggressive if you're a women, and perhaps throw in a small debate in near the end too! #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    36 mins
  • Personal Experiences: Isaac

    Personal Experiences: Isaac
    Jul 28 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode, Isaac talks about his struggles with people putting him down while doing GCSEs, and how he overcame the negative feedback and was righteous in the end. He also talks about his personal experiences with other hobbies that were not so successfully kept. #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    21 mins
  • Personal Experiences: Malachy and Colby

    Personal Experiences: Malachy and Colby
    Jul 28 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode, Malachy and Colby explain what issues they've both faced, primarily in the digital world, and how they've overcome negative thoughts and connotations surrounding their various passions and hobbies. #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    25 mins
  • Personal Experiences: Joyce and Sabaah

    Personal Experiences: Joyce and Sabaah
    Jul 28 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode, Joyce and Sabaah, talk about their own struggles with being judged for their true passions, and reveal details about their passions that they never wanted to previously, all to encourage others to do the same and embrace their true selves! #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    28 mins
  • Authentically Abstract: the Podcast

    Authentically Abstract: the Podcast
    Jul 28 2021
    Authentically Abstract. You're different: that's what we have in common. In this episode, Joyce and Malachy, the hosts of the Authentically Abstract podcast, talk about who we are, what we do and are trying to accomplish, and how we plan on doing so. Join us and share your talents with the world, free of judgement! #authenticallyabstract We are a youth organisation based in Birmingham, UK, promoting positive self image and positivity with mental health. We host and moderate an online community where anyone can share their talents and hobbies free of previous judgement.
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    22 mins