advice
Notes by Nadia: The importance of being a good listener
I hope that more people can value the act of listening attentively and positively responding to conversations.
bands
Misogyny and bigotry plague the heavy music scene
Bands fronted by people of color, queer folk, and feminine-presenting people have always existed, but because their white, cisgender male counterparts overshadow them, they struggle to find and build a following and are often belittled for their musical skill.
fear
The fear of rejection: an epidemic
Each rejection felt like a stab of “you’re not good enough,” and because of this fear, I missed out on so many opportunities to grow.