The Brown Box
The Brown Box
Podcast Description
This podcast celebrates the lives of Brown women in Singapore, capturing the rich spectrum of their experiences. Through intimate storytelling, we reclaim hidden histories, challenge stereotypes, and explore identity, belonging, and marginalization. There’s no single “Brown woman” experience—we're a kaleidoscope of cultures and perspectives. By sharing our stories, we shape a more inclusive future. Join me as I unpack The Brown Box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast explores a range of themes including sustainability, identity, grief, and the diversity of experiences among Brown women. Episodes cover topics such as building social enterprises from discarded materials, navigating colorism in media representation, and the journey of self-discovery through art, with guests sharing personal stories that challenge stereotypes and societal expectations.
This podcast celebrates the lives of Brown women in Singapore, capturing the rich spectrum of their experiences. Through intimate storytelling, we reclaim hidden histories, challenge stereotypes, and explore identity, belonging, and marginalization. There’s no single “Brown woman” experience—we’re a kaleidoscope of cultures and perspectives. By sharing our stories, we shape a more inclusive future. Join me as I unpack The Brown Box.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this heartfelt episode of The Brown Box, we sit down with Nuryanee Anisah, founder of Commenhers, a Singapore-based social enterprise that transforms discarded textiles into meaningful products.
Inspired by her father’s entrepreneurial drive and her mother’s compassion, Yanee shares how Commenhers supports marginalised women while championing sustainability.
We talk about:
• Her love for secondhand objects and the stories they carry
• Why slowing down is part of sustainability
• The emotional cost of being misunderstood as a dyslexic child
• How her father’s music carried Malay poetry all the way to the White House
• What Rana Plaza taught her about fast fashion and responsibility
• And why care must be central to how we build, work, and live
If you care about sustainability, social impact, or simply finding beauty in what’s been overlooked, this one’s for you.
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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