Culture My Favourite Things: Ayebatonye Abrakasa The coveted Sydney DJ, podcaster and event producer talks intersectional feminism, beauty routines and splurging on accessories. By Angela Ledgerwood Culture The coveted Sydney DJ, podcaster and event producer talks intersectional feminism, beauty routines and splurging on accessories. By Angela Ledgerwood Previous article Why The Layout Of Your Office Could Be Making You More Anxious Next article The 10 Exhibitions You Need To See In 2019 Ayebatonye Abrakasa, introduces herself on Instagram with a simple epigraph: “Working to decolonise my mind and intersect my feminism.” Although she only speaks for herself with these powerful words, one quick inventory of all she’s achieved serves as evidence she’s seeking to ignite real and lasting change in others. From DJing sets at The Sydney Festival and Vivid, to co-organising the original Sydney Women’s March, to creating and hosting the podcast Don’t @ me about identity in Australia. You name it, she’s done it. “I aim to challenge perceptions and empower minority communities through whatever platforms I have access to. Whilst trying not to speak for said communities,” says Abrakasa. “I’m a big believer in diversity in leadership and diversity of thought and I’m convinced that it’s the only way to effect lasting positive change.” Here, we talk to Abrakasa about her love of music, who she likes to watch thrive on Instagram and why approaching feminism from an intersectional lens is the only way forward. myfavouritethings Best of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
