In this episode, Ozla is joined by the incredible Mercy Shibemba 💖 UK-based activist, storyteller, and HIV advocate. Together they spill the glitter on how bumping into each other at Joburg airport grew into 8 years of friendship, solidarity, and plenty of chaos. From capacity building in the mountains of Lesotho 🏔️ to breaking down HIV science into language communities can actually use 📚➡️💬,

Ozla and Mercy reflect on how one small connection (and a single email 👀) can change a whole life path. And introducing our brand-new segment: Red Ribbon Rant 🎀💢 where Mercy gets real about HIV politics, Trump-era setbacks, and why community power will always carry us forward. It’s heartfelt, fiery, and fabulously queer 💅🏽🌈 because our stories, our rage, and our friendships matter. Always.