Airing time: Your choice, on-demand
Every Tuesday for the last 5 years an eclectic bunch of women have met at Puke Ariki Library in New Plymouth. Called "Migrant Women Meet", this group is open to any woman who is new to Taranaki, regardless of age, race, beliefs, or reasons for being here. The support and friendship this group provides has been a lifeline for many as they start their new life in this wonderful province.
With the temporary closing of the library, this weekly broadcast was a great way for the women to stay in touch, and to keep sharing and laughing together, when circumstances are keeping them apart.
Your hosts are Cheryl Nomvula Mudawarima and Michelle Bent
Access Radio Taranaki was delighted to help Migrant Women Meet continue their support for one another in this special way.
This radio show continues post-lockdown under the name "Making Yourself at Home", with new hosts, Kadisha and Alina.
Podcasts
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On Mental Health and Motherhood
Join Cheryl, Michelle, Virna, Kadisha and Miia for a frank discussion on the highs and lows of motherhood. They talk openly about love and loss, and the often-taboo subject of Post-Natal Depression. These 5 women from very different cultures share tears, laughter, insights, and a healthy dose of sisterhood.
Duration: 00:58:51 | Date: 16 June, 2020
With Kadisha
Kadisha is a musician, photographer, mum, architect and long-term supporter of Migrant Women Meet. Hear Kadisha's story and her original music.
Duration: 00:58:50 | Date: 9 June, 2020
With Rosemary and Stephanie
Duration: 01:00:03 | Date: 2 June, 2020
With Doella
This week we share the talents of two of our members, with an original song by Kadisha and Doella joining is for a chat. Doella shares her passion for healing, using many different modalities.
Duration: 01:00:56 | Date: 26 May, 2020
With Oceane and Miia
Cheryl and Michelle talk about the ups and downs of Level 2, and their experiences of being back out in the world again. Guests Miia and Oceane join us to share their experience of being consultants for Arbonne, creator of naturally-inspired beauty and wellness products. All this tied together with your musical requests.
Duration: 00:57:54 | Date: 19 May, 2020
Heading for Level 2
With the news of our approaching move to Alert Lvl 2 comes excitement, relief, and for some, anxiety around staying compliant with the rules. Cheryl shares information about a free online seminar happening this week, the "Stimulus Summit". NZ Music Month means that as well as playing your music requests, we also squeeze in some very local music, finishing up with a true Kiwi classic.
Duration: 00:59:55 | Date: 12 May, 2020
05-05-2020
Duration: 00:52:43 | Date: 5 May, 2020
Old Friends
Duration: 00:58:28 | Date: 28 April, 2020
21-04-2020
Duration: 00:56:54 | Date: 21 April, 2020
Hook Up
Duration: 00:59:19 | Date: 14 April, 2020
07-04-2020
Duration: 00:59:48 | Date: 7 April, 2020
31-03-2020
Duration: 00:57:51 | Date: 30 March, 2020
Premiere
Duration: 01:00:56 | Date: 23 March, 2020