Podcast 98: Teaching, Being A Muslim, Fashion and Television

How we can teach our young people about stereotypes? Our 98th interview is with Mehreen Baig, a former teacher, blogger, television and radio presenter. In this podcast, listen to Mehreen and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss how Mehreen went from wanting to be a doctor to becoming a teacher and why Mehreen chose to teach at a school near her community, Tottenham. We ask about the role teachers have had to play in tackling knife crime and the pressure on women getting married, plus how Mehreen found her voice and started writing about the unfair standards we hold women to and breaking stereotypes. We discover why she featured on ‘Muslims Like Us’ and Mehreen’s television career, including her BAFTA speech, writing a book and top tips for freelancers - especially during COVID. To find out more about Mehreen, follow her on Twitter and Instagram or listen to her new podcast series, The Secret Life of Teachers