Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry

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If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk

Glasgow City Heritage Trust

32 episodes

4 months ago

A podcast by Glasgow City Heritage Trust which focuses on the relationships, stories and shared memories that exist between Glasgow’s historic buildings and the city's communities. Presented by Glasgow City Heritage Trust’s Director Niall Murphy and journalist Fay Young, this series features guests discussing with Niall and Fay a specific area, type of building or aspect of Glasgow’s heritage, not only from a historical and architectural point of view, but also from the perspective of the community; drawing on the guests’ personal experiences, thoughts, knowledge and memories.

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Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry

If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk

45 minutes

1 year ago

Empower Women for Change: Navigating Glasgow as New Scots with Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry

In today's episode, Fay introduces Layla Sadr Hashemi and Ume Chauhdry, who share their experiences with the project Thistles and Dandelions, designed to connect ethnic minority women with Glasgow’s cultural heritage. This initiative by Empower Women for Change has been transformative, fostering a sense of belonging among participants.

Layla, originally from Iran, and Ume, from Pakistan, discuss their initial struggles with isolation, language barriers, and cultural differences upon arriving in Glasgow. Discovering EWfC provided them a supportive community and opportunities for personal and professional growth through workshops and training.

Thistles and Dandelions, one of EWfC’s significant projects, ran throughout 2023, engaging women with Glasgow's heritage beyond just observation. Layla and Ume also describe their involvement with the David Livingstone Birthplace, learning skills in curating, conservation, and exhibition planning, which enhanced their confidence and sense of community.

Highlights:

Symbolism of the thistle and its representation of Scottish history and resilience.
Layla and Ume discuss the specific challenges that immigrants face when adapting to life in Glasgow.
Emphasis on the importance of community support in helping new Scots feel welcomed and empowered.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 - 00:01:00 — Introduction to the Thistles and Dandelions Project: Discussion on the project's symbolism and objectives.
00:05:15 - 00:06:30 — Challenges Faced by New Scots: Layla and Ume discuss language barriers and cultural integration.
00:12:45 - 00:14:00 — Empowerment Through Community Support
00:20:30 - 00:22:00 — Personal Stories of Overcoming Adversity: Layla and Ume share personal stories of resilience.
00:28:15 - 00:30:00 — Future Vision for the Project: Plans for expanding the project's reach and impact

Learn more:

You can find out more about Empower Women for Change on their website
Learn about the Thistles & Dandelion project on their project blog
Follow Glasgow City Heritage Trust on social media: @GlasgowHeritage #IfGlasgowsWallsCouldTalk
Produced by Inner Ear (innerear.co.uk) for Glasgow City Heritage Trust
Sponsored by Tunnock's (tunnock.co.uk)