Second episode of Politics of Beauty discussing 'what is beauty?', colourism, and #teamDarkSkin with researcher and self-esteem coach Cintia Cruz. https://youtu.be/1Sk3f__QEkw Look out for part 3 next week! As always, show some love by clicking subscribe and share! I’d love to hear your thoughts – please share them in the comment box below! Follow my... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai Talks: Politics of Beauty (Brazil) pt 1
In this episode I discuss the 'Politics of Beauty' in Brazil; race, class, self-confidence... and how people can tell I'm not Brazilian! My special guest is researcher and self-esteem coach Cintia Cruz. https://youtu.be/KH14OjDieow Subtitles available on this video. Look out for part 2 next week! As always I'd love to hear your thoughts - please... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai Talks: Coach MVA’s Birthday in São Paulo with Family
My month started on a high note with it being my best friend Kinho aka Coach MVA's birthday. Our friendship spans over a decade from when we worked together in London. Despite only seeing each other once a year when Kinho comes to London for a work conference, our 'best friendship' has stood the test... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai Talks | PopPlus Brazil
Last weekend I headed over to PopPlus - a popup space for independent labels promoting 'plus size' clothing and culture that takes place in in São Paulo four times a year; March, June, September and December. Founded by journalist, press officer and DJ, Flávia Durante, its first edition was in December 2012 with 9 exhibitors. To date,... Continue Reading →
Travelmaker Kai Talks: Intro
It's about time I took this YouTuber thing seriously, right? I've had a YouTube channel for almost as long as I've had this blog, since about 2012, however I used it more as a video storage space than a channel! So as part of my Travelmaker Kai re-vamp, I've launched a new weekly (or fortnightly... Continue Reading →