Tunay is sharing with us her life journey growing up as a part of a minority - the Roma community in Turkey. That's deep, inspiring, and even a bit funny! Have fun listening 🫶⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:49 Challenges of Growing Up Roma04:28 Experiences in Education06:54 Cultural and Social Integration09:28 Systemic Oppression and Personal Struggles13:32 Community Expectations and Personal Growth15:15 Personal Experiences and Reflections25:44 Feeling Like an Outsider26:43 Family Dynamics and Expectations28:04 Realizing Minority Status30:09 Overcoming Systemic Oppression35:18 Personal Acceptance and Growth41:47 Reflections on Identity and Community🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON:👉 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComingFromPlanetEarth👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111Follow us 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth#roma #minority #gypsy #rejection #identity #crime #discrimination #oppression

Chiara (“Kiki”) is a trained midwife and recent UNFPA intern who worked on gender-based violence and harmful practices—including FGM, child marriage, and sexual violence.

Some facts spoken in the episode might be inaccurate. Here are some useful links if you want to research further🔗:

- Types of FGM according to WHO (World Health Organization) since 2008

- Key facts on FGM 2025 from WHO

- FGM status according to UNICEF

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to gender-based violence

00:33 Understanding female genital mutilation (FGM)

03:08 Cultural and traditional aspects of FGM

06:20 Personal experiences and stories

08:24 The impact and mental health challenges

10:59 Advocacy and education efforts

14:40 Final thoughts

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💼 In this episode, we open up about getting fired — how it happened, how it felt, and what came after. It’s not just about losing a job, it’s about losing part of your identity and realizing: companies don’t care about you.We talk layoffs, survival (At times, it felt like Squid Game), and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to hold on to your values in a system that often rewards the opposite. Whether you’ve been fired, burned out, or just questioning the 9-5 game — this one’s for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: Companies Don't Care About You00:46 Summertime and Job Loss02:19 Surviving Layoffs: A Rollercoaster04:29 The Harsh Reality of Corporate Decisions08:56 Understanding the Higher-Ups13:33 The Bigger Picture: Business Realities16:20 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned21:48 Another Perspective: Reporting to Directors25:30 Disagreement and Conflict26:13 The Reality of Business27:18 The Firing Dilemma28:51 Survival in the Corporate World30:23 Questioning the System37:48 Money and Happiness43:19 Lessons Learned46:22 Coping Strategies51:16 Final Thoughts🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON:👉 Youtube: https://youtu.be/SozCFqq_xXI👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111Follow us 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth