Episode 8-Asha Dahya

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author, Speaker and Human Rights Activist Asha Dahya.  <p>The two have an indepth discussion about choosing the life of an activist, differences in perception based on where you are from, having your voice heard as a female, why speaking out as Pro-choice is important and how people who want to use their voice can start. </p> <p> </p> <p>Asha Dahya is an author, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has spent the last 16 years creating, producing and hosting content for networks such as MTV, MSN.com, Disney, ABC, Nickelodeon, Fox, Nine Network Australia and more.</p> <p>Considered a voice of authority in the feminist media space, she has delivered keynote addresses for organizations such as Accenture, UCLA and March for Moms. Asha has also moderated panels for UN Women, Mount Saint Mary’s University, EmpowHer Institute, Women’s Voices Now Film Festival, rePRO Film Fest, and Continuum Collective. Asha is a recipient of the <a href= "https://awesomewithoutborders.org/grant/someone-you-know/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://awesomewithoutborders.org/grant/someone-you-know/&source=gmail&ust=1646691439146000&usg=AOvVaw0QSJDY80n4tuBHzo6eZTzv"> Awesome Without Borders</a> grant from the Harnisch Foundation, and the 2022 <a href="https://www.creativepoweraward.org/winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.creativepoweraward.org/winners&source=gmail&ust=1646691439146000&usg=AOvVaw35tsQKsMkMHWOXfA-wFW_u"> Creative Power Award</a> grant.</p> <p>Asha is currently in post production on a <a href= "https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/someone-you-know/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/someone-you-know/&source=gmail&ust=1646691