In the second part of my conversation with Janique Johnson, a renowned TV presenter in Germany, we continue exploring personal experiences, identity and belonging — this time moving into topics such as nutrition, pregnancy, cultural perception and what it means to navigate the world as someone who is, in one way or another, perceived as “different”.

Born in Washington, D.C. to an African-American father and a German mother, Janique moved to Germany at the age of five and grew up bilingually from the very beginning.

In this part of the conversation, we speak about nutrition, especially during pregnancy, and about the many expectations, choices and responsibilities that come with preparing to welcome a child into the world. We also address the topic of alcohol consumption during pregnancy — a subject I personally view very critically du ...