EP2 - Naqiyah Mayat on The Hidden Pressure Women Face Around Food and Culture
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In this episode of SA Food Stories, Nicci Robertson sits down with food creator Naqiyah Mayat to explore how food, culture, and storytelling intertwine to shape identity and purpose.
What began around a family kitchen table grew into a creative journey rooted in heritage, authenticity, and everyday cooking. Naqiyah reflects on growing up between tradition and modern life, the influence of family recipes, and the pressure many women feel to represent culture through food.
This thoughtful conversation goes beyond recipes to explore belonging, creativity, and why the most meaningful work often begins simply by feeding people and staying true to what feels real.
What began around a family kitchen table grew into a creative journey rooted in heritage, authenticity, and everyday cooking. Naqiyah reflects on growing up between tradition and modern life, the influence of family recipes, and the pressure many women feel to represent culture through food.
This thoughtful conversation goes beyond recipes to explore belonging, creativity, and why the most meaningful work often begins simply by feeding people and staying true to what feels real.
