Chardine’s public speaking and workshop practice is rooted in feminist praxis, the belief that theory must be lived, embodied and collectively produced. Rather than delivering abstract diversity language, Chardine creates spaces where political analysis emerges through culture, memory, music and lived experience. Her work bridges intellectual rigour with accessibility, drawing on Black feminist thought, DIY culture and grassroots organising to generate dialogue that is both critical and practical. Known for being forthright, grounded and engaging, she combines structural political analysis with humour, storytelling and cultural references that resonate across audiences.

Her approach moves beyond passive listening. Whether through facilitated dialogue, collaborative exercises, or creative practice, participants are encouraged to interrogate power, locate themselves within systems, and imagine alternative futures.

Selected Lecture Topics

Decolonising Rock Music
How did a music rooted in African-American culture become framed as the preserve of white middle-aged men? This lecture interrogates canon formation, memory and erasure in music history. Delivered at SOAS University as part of the Decolonising Our Minds programme.

Afrofuturism 101
An accessible introduction to Afrofuturism as political imagination. Drawing on Sun Ra, Janelle Monáe, Octavia Butler and film, fashion and technoculture, this lecture explores Afrofuturism beyond aesthetics — as resistance, myth-making and futurity. Accompanied by curated resources and reading lists.
Afrofuturism 101 Starter Pack

DIY or Die: How to Start a Punk Band and Make Change

DIY or Die: How to Start a Punk Band and Make Change in these tense political times activists begin looking to their strengths to display the variety of ways that we can resist against oppressive forces. Big Joanie discuss how to start a band, why we started as a DIY punk band and how that outlook has affected our band, how you can use music as a creative outlet and how to bring an intersectional outlook to your band. Participants learn basic vocal warm ups  and are encouraged to bring pots and pans and make lots of noise and write a simple song.  Please contact Big Joanie on our Facebook page to book.

What is Intersectionality?
Using music, art and fashion and points to drive discussions around race, gender and class. This workshop get’s participants thinking about intersectional feminism outside of an academic context and how it manifests in our day to day lives.

Wisdom Circles
First used at the Black British Feminism conference in Brixton, wisdom circles provide a far more intimate and connected experience than a standard workshop or talk. There is no particular authority in the circle and so participants are encouraged to engage with topics on both an emotional and intellectual level sharing and learning from each other. Chardine facilitated a wisdom circle and picnic at the ICA on the films of Josephine Decker as part of a one day symposium in collaboration with the Independent Cinema Office.