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Happy Place

Nadiya Hussain

Jan 13, 2020
Nadiya Hussein, The Bake Off winner, writer and presenter, talks about her upbringing, arranged marriage, and the challenges of being a British celebrity raised with Bangladeshi traditions. Topics include struggles with productivity and rest, finding one's voice and battling self-doubt, the pressure to conform, and the chaos and hospitality of home.
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  • Nadia Hussain emphasizes the importance of questioning societal expectations and challenging gender norms.
  • Nadia reflects on navigating conflicting values between her Bangladeshi heritage and the modern world, making choices that align with her beliefs while respecting her family's traditions.

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Challenging traditional gender norms and finding one's voice

In this podcast episode, Nadia Hussein, the Bake Off Winner, reflects on the challenges she faced growing up in a traditional Bangladeshi family in Britain. She discusses the struggle to find her voice and fight against societal expectations. Nadia shares her experiences of being told "no" and constantly being compared to her brothers. She highlights the importance of questioning the status quo and challenging gender norms, both in her personal life and in society as a whole.

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