Podcast
The GWGAB podcast brings stories of black women who work in different areas and inspire other girls and women. Listen and share the tips with those who want to go further!
Glaucia Morais
Glaucia is from Rio de Janeiro, has her Masters in, and teaches English in public schools and knows the impact that education can have on the lives of students. In the conversation with Amanda, she talks about her daily struggles, challenges and also how looking and learning from other black women can be fundamental for the achievements and futures of black girls.
Glaucia is from Rio de Janeiro, is 35 years old and was raised in the favelas of Alemão and Maré. She has a Master’s degree in Linguistics from UERJ and a degree in Literature (Portuguese/English) and Pedagogy. She teaches Bilingual English in public schools in Rio de Janeiro, in the Youth and Adult Education Programme (EJA) and has served as a member of the Steering Group for the British Council as part of UK-BR Skills for Prosperity.
Merllin Souza
Merllin is from the state of Amazonas, a doctor, researcher and scientist and, in her chat with Amanda, she talked about medicine, her research at USP and the importance of black women as the protagonists of their destinies. The conversation also brings reflections on how black girls and women can occupy leadership spaces to transform the Brazilian reality.
Merllin, 31, is from the state of Amazonas and is a black feminist from the city of Humaitá in Amazonas. Physiotherapist from the Federal University of Amazonas, Master’s and PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences from the USP Medical School, she is also studying an MBA in Project Management (USP-Esalq). She is a fellow of the Girl Move Academy and an activist for human rights and science. She is a co-founder of Núcleo Ayé, the first black collective of the Faculty of Medicine at USP.
Livia Lima
Lívia is a teacher and journalist from São Paulo and uses the power of communication to amplify black voices in poor communities. The journalism done from the territories and communities of the group that it is part of, “We, women from the poor communities”, enhances the fight against sexism and racism. In conversation with Amanda, she exemplifies how these narratives are changing the face of journalism.
Lívia, 36, is a journalist from São Paulo and has a degree in journalism from Mackenzie University and a degree in Literature from USP. Master in Cultural Studies from USP, she was one of the founders of Agência Mural de Jornalismo das Periferias. She is co-founder of the journalistic organisation “We, women from the poor communities”, where she works in the institutional area. Collaborates with the Centre for Poor Community Studies at Unifesp-SP, in addition to coordinating workshops and cultural activities at Sesc in São Paulo.
Givânia Maria Silva
Givania is a doctor and researcher from the Northeast of Brazil. In her chat with Amanda, she talks about the ancestral tradition of the quilombos. A specialist in Creole pedagogy, she talks about her experiences from the Conceição das Crioulas quilombo in Pernambuco, and the importance of culture as resistance and strengthening of the race and gender identity of black girls.
Givânia, 56 years old, holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Education Management and a PhD in Sociology from UnB. She is a member of the Brazilian Association of Black Researchers (ABPN) and a member and coordinator of the National Education Collective of the National Coordination of Quilombo Articulation (CONAQ) and a member of the Malala Fund Activists Network. Professor and researcher, she is a member of NEAB/Geppherg and Cauim/UnB.
Bárbara Paes
Bárbara is an internationalist and knows the importance of offering opportunities to learn about programming for girls and women who want to work with technology and don’t know where to start. In conversation with Amanda, she shares what she has learned from her own trajectory and gives tips for girls to occupy spaces in a male-dominated career.
Graduated in International Relations and Master in Gender and International Development, she is co-founder of Instituto Minas Programam (Institute of Girls who Programme), a project that was born with the aim of deconstructing gender and stereotypes that influence the relationships of black girls and women in the areas of science, technology and computing. Host of the podcast “Minas Programam”.
Jucizar
The digital content producer and publisher defines herself as a working-class woman. In the conversation, Jucizar talks about tactics to face a sometimes toxic, sexist and racist digital environment. It reflects how women can be strong, but at the same time, sensitive. As an influencer, Jucizar conveys a message about the importance of taking care of yourself and respecting yourself.
Jucizar Atua, 25 years old, works as a photographer, columnist, editor and creator of digital content. On social media, she addresses African culture and brings guidelines on self-esteem aimed at black women. She is from Niterói, in the State of Rio de Janeiro.