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What happens when a brown woman dares to want more—more power, more freedom, more than the life she was told to be grateful for?

In this gripping episode of Bold Brown British, Quarina sits down with award-winning author Dur e Aziz Amna to dissect her electrifying new novel A Splintering. Set in a politically charged Pakistan and centred around Tara—a woman clawing her way from rural obscurity to urban ambition—the novel is a storm of motherhood, desire, rage, and class struggle.

We talk:

• Ambition and obsession as feminist acts
• The price of breaking free from patriarchy
• Sensuality, survival, and the brown female body
• Class divides and the politics of respectability
• Whether all of us, deep down, are a little bit Tara

Buckle up, samosas—this one is raw, riveting, and unapologetically bold.

🎧 New episodes every week where brownness isn’t a box—it’s a whole bookshelf.

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💌 As always, sending you love and spice.

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You know I had a totally different episode planned—but then the UK government dropped a new Immigration White Paper, and well... when life gives you lemons, we make chutney 🍋🔥

We dive deep into the latest immigration policy changes, including the doubling of the residency requirement from 5 to 10 years, tougher visa rules, and what all this really says about who gets to "belong" in Britain.

From policy breakdowns to personal reflections (and a healthy dose of brown brilliance), this is the episode for anyone who’s ever had to prove they deserve to stay somewhere they already call home.

Press play, samosas—this one’s spicy.

#Immigration #BritishPolitics #BoldBrownBritish #Belonging #UKPolicy #PodcastForThePeople

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Why does aunty treat her son like he's her therapist, husband, and Hinge match all rolled into one? 😬 In this solo episode, Quarina dives headfirst into the spicy and taboo topic of emotional incest—specifically the over-attachment we see in some South Asian mother-son dynamics.

From guilt-tripping mums to boundary-less beta boys, this episode breaks down: 💥 What emotional incest really is (no, not that kind)
💥 Why it thrives in South Asian homes
💥 How it affects sons, partners, and families
💥 And how we can start healing without burning the paratha

It’s raw, real, and unfiltered—with enough humour to keep you laughing through the cringe. Whether you’re a son, a mum, a daughter-in-law, or just a nosy samosa—this one’s for you.

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