Best Zakia Podcasts (2025)

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Personal Identity: Does Everyone Have it, Do We Do Our Greatest Work When It Is Gone? 45:52

5h ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, we explore the intricate and often elusive nature of personal identity and its relationship with the mind. The personal identity, with its constant commentary, assumptions, and grasp for control, is an entity that forms as a result of being alive. But what happens when this personal identity begins to heal? As we delve into the dis…

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When You See the Mind is When You Distrust the Mind 43:36

3d ago43:36

43:36

By Zakia

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Ep19: Al faza’a (a surge of solidarity) with Manzur Al Matin 37:20

4d ago37:20

37:20

"Beware the level-headed person if they’re angry." — Arabic proverb What happens when a nation reaches its breaking point? In this episode of Trouble Makers, we sit down with Manzur Al Matin, an Advocate in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and Senior Presenter at Channel 24. During the Monsoon Revolution, Manzur took a bold stand—filing lawsuits aga…

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The Root of Ego: A Mistaken Way To Care 1:40:00

4d ago1:40:00

1:40:00

By Zakia

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All Mental Activity is A Result of Fear 59:07

9d ago59:07

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The discussion explores the nature of personal identity, ego, and presence. The speaker describes how thoughts create a continuous narrative about one's experiences, forming a personal identity that structures perception and self-concept. However, this identity can dissolve, particularly in experiences of deep presence or spiritual awakening. The s…

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The Brilliance of Survival (Full Version): Trauma, Identity, Spiritual Awakening + Bonus Content 2:00:26

11d ago2:00:26

2:00:26

The full version of the episodes so far posted in Season 2, covering an array of topics including: Awakening and the Seeker’s Journey The shift from seeking to simply witnessing How the ego and different thought personalities arise in meditation Questioning the self and realizing the illusion of identity The Power of Daily Contemplation and Meditat…

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Releasing Attachment & Finding Freedom in Work, Love, & Routine 17:57

12d ago17:57

17:57

In this episode of The Brilliant Mind, we explore the dissolution of attachment—to work, identity, relationships, and everyday routine. When the psychological self begins to fade, what remains? A love that is pure, unconditional, and free from expectation- even our own. Join me as I reflect on: ✨ The shift from needing work, routines, and validatio…

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The Deep Work of Healing—Feeling the Pain for Unimaginable Change 17:25

13d ago17:25

17:25

In this episode of The Brilliant Mind, we dive into one of the most challenging yet transformative aspects of awakening—actually feeling the pain. Year two of my journey wasn’t about bliss or peace—it was about facing the deep emotional wounds, allowing old stories to surface, and experiencing physical pain as the body processed years of stored tra…

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E18: Story of Self, Us, and Now with Yomna Ahmed 43:03

11d ago43:03

43:03

"If I am not for myself, who will be? And if I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, when?" — Rabbi Hillel the Elder. Yomna Ahmed, a Harvard-trained community organizer, empowers activists through Public Narrative and Community Organizing. She co-founded Athar Network, uniting activists across seven Arab countries. In this episode, Yomna …

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The Power of Daily Contemplation & Meditation: When The Impossible Becomes Automatic 6:42

14d ago6:42

6:42

In this episode of The Brilliant Mind, we explore the profound impact of daily contemplation and meditation—what may begin as a practice, even in one moment, evolves into our natural state over time. I share my personal journey of sitting with every thought, witnessing the mind’s patterns, and experiencing the unexpected moment when meditation beca…

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The Gift of Unconditional Love & Living from the Heart 6:31

17d ago6:31

6:31

In this episode of The Brilliant Mind, we explore one of the most profound gifts of returning to presence—unconditional love. This is love without reason, without attachment, without seeking. It is simply being. I reflect on how the process of awakening dissolves old insecurities, transforms relationships, and frees us from subconscious agendas. Wh…

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E17: Build People Power, then Negotiate with Gino Govender 56:05

20d ago56:05

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What does it take to challenge powerful systems and win? In this episode, we explore the power of grassroots organizing, worker solidarity, and strategic negotiations in the fight for justice. Veteran trade unionist and activist Gino Govender reveals how people power can bring even the most oppressive systems to their knees. From building worker po…

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The Brilliance of Survival – Understanding Trauma and Identity 40:54

26d ago40:54

40:54

In this episode, we explore the fascinating and deeply intricate ways the mind adapts to trauma for survival. Trauma is not just an experience—it becomes an identity, shaping how we see ourselves and navigate the world. I discuss how the mind creates an alternate reality based on fear, leading to dissociation and the development of coping mechanism…

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E16: Use the Law, Don’t Be Afraid of It with Meralney Bomba 18:30

27d ago18:30

18:30

"Winning this case isn’t just about us—it’s about showing people that you can demand justice and fight for your rights." —Meralney Bomba Description: What does it take for a small island community to stand up to a colonial power? How can the law become a weapon of change in the fight for climate justice? In this episode, we meet Meralney Bomba, a c…

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E15: Organizing Strategies that Scale with Zakia Soman 29:24

1M ago29:24

29:24

How do we build numbers? How do we organize at a colossal scale? How do we build mass cooperation amidst our cultural, linguistic, generational, religious diversity? How do we unite around issues affecting us all? Zakia Soman guides us through how she and other Indian women's rights activists established Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, the largest…

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What Successful Online Courses Have in Common 8:33

1M ago8:33

8:33

What separates an online course that learners love from one that falls flat? In this episode of Business Tech Unraveled, host Zakia Ringgold breaks down the essential ingredients for creating impactful courses that resonate with adults. You’ll learn how to design with purpose by understanding adult learning principles, catering to different learnin…

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Don’t Guess—Validate: The First Step to a Successful Online Course 11:11

2M ago11:11

11:11

Creating an online course that delivers results starts with understanding your audience. In this kickoff episode of her 4-part series, Zakia Ringgold dives into the critical step of validation. Whether you’re a corporate trainer or a small business owner, Zakia shares actionable strategies for uncovering what your audience truly needs, from lead ma…

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E14: Joy is a Revolutionary Force – Joséphina Bouden 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

We explore with Tunisian trans activist Joséphina Bouden (Jouda) how joy becomes a powerful form of resistance in the face of oppression. We discuss how cultural disobedience transforms everyday acts into powerful protests. We dive with Josephine into the historical and modern significance of joy as an act of defiance. From enslaved communities cre…

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The Heart of Business: Core Values Shaping Entrepreneurial Paths 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

In this episode, we discuss the core values that drive our brand and help shape every decision we make. From the importance of empowerment through knowledge to the significance of purpose-driven growth, Zakia shares her insights to help you build a business that not only thrives but also stays true to its mission. Tune in to discover how aligning y…

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E13: Why Palestine Matters to Africa – with Wesam and a live audience 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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In this powerful episode recorded with a live audience at MS TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania (a centre established by the administration of Pan-African socialist Julius Nyerere, who famously said “We will stand with Palestine, as we stood against apartheid and colonialism in South Africa”), we sit down with Wesam to learn about the history of Palestinian …

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E12: Fees Must Fall (Pt 2)—With Walter Rodney Library organizer Phethani Madzivhandila 45:47

3M ago45:47

45:47

Phethani Madzivhandila is an organizer, theorist, and unionist based in Azania (South Africa). He’s a member of The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania and one of the Walter Rodney Library founders. He’s also a member of MS TCDC’s 2023 Activist-in-Residence cohort. In this episode, we dive into one of South Africa's most powerful social movements: Fe…

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From Soap to Strategy: How AI and NotebookLM Deepen the Business Journey 20:17

3M ago20:17

20:17

What if AI could tell your business story for you? In this episode we explore Google's NotebookLM tool as an innovative approach to storytelling through AI. Using Google’s NotebookLM tool, we turn a blog post, into this podcast while also, revealing insights from Zakia's journey of transforming challenges into a connected, purpose-driven business e…

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E11: Fees Must Fall (Pt 1)—With David Musiri, a Ugandan political activist 37:34

4M ago37:34

37:34

We explore Uganda's generational discontent as young people challenge the ideological, political, and moral contradictions of the government. Fueled by economic struggles and social injustice at Makerere University and other higher learning institutions across Africa, students demand a freeze to tuition hikes (at the very least, in pursuit of free …

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E10: General Strike—with a Myanmar comrade on their evolving revolution 54:37

4M ago54:37

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“Win or lose, mass strikes reveal the truth.” —Jeremy Brecher In this episode, we dive deep into how general strikes are happening in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our guest explains how as a collective, the citizens are conducting their strikes in demand for an end to the military coup and the release of their leaders. We consider how the people …

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Obongjayar 36:27

4M ago36:27

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If you don’t yet know the name Obongjayar, you will. Since emerging in 2016 he’s made a series of gradual but intentional moves, launching his debut album in 2022 and collaborating with some big hitters like Little Simz, Pa Salieu, Danny Brown and Fred Again. Growing up in Nigeria where power cuts were a regular occurrence, he would often only catc…

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E9: Take risks, but take care—with Nafula Wafula on the Kenyan uprising against the finance bill and feminizing movement culture 54:20

4M ago54:20

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“Martyrdom is a fascist tendency.” —Gopal Dayanenni A lot is happening under the rug in Kenya. In this episode, we speak with Nafula Wafula, a Kenyan protester, organizer, feminist, and Pan-African. Kenya’s uprising against the IMF and World Bank-sponsored Finance Bill recently marked 100 days since its beginning. Repression against the uprising wa…

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RP Boo 29:14

4M ago29:14

29:14

Is this the happiest man in dance music? Kevain Space, better known as RP Boo, is widely regarded as one of the originators of footwork, a high-energy, syncopated form of electronic dance music from Chicago. Starting his career in the 1990s, RP Boo started out as a dancer and a DJ before developing his signature sound, which blends rapid beats, cho…

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Susan Cadogan 36:29

5M ago36:29

36:29

A short-sighted librarian who prides herself on being responsible, reliable and getting home early, Anne ‘Susan’ Cadogan might have been a surprising match for the legendary producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. But it was her version of Hurt So Good, produced by Scratch in 1975, that saw Susan catapult to fame. As the song rose up the UK charts, Susan fou…

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Lee Eelus - Episode 21 1:42:00

5M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

It's Episode 21! It’s been a little while coming this one! We travelled a very short distance to Lee Pennington aka Eelus’ studio in Brighton. Our shortest journey yet. We love his work. His story is a brilliant adventure in self promotion and hard work. We spoke about outselling Banksy, his childhood love of MJ, work ethic and about dealing with m…

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Hieroglyphic Being 30:49

5M ago30:49

30:49

Jamal Moss has been making music in Chicago under the moniker Hieroglyphic Being since 1994. His music is deeply rooted in the influential house and techno scenes of the city but also draws on the avant-garde and jazz. His music is both dark and transcendent, mechanical and organic. In this interview he unpacks the origins of these dualities, descr…

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Vashti Bunyan 30:47

5M ago30:47

30:47

In the 1960s Vashti Bunyan burned all her possessions, saddled up a horse and cart and set off for Donovan’s Scottish island with her boyfriend. So far, so pastoral. But Vashti’s story is not a counter cultural fantasy, and Vashti is not the folksy heroine people assume she is. Vashti was born in 1945 in Newcastle, named after a rebel queen from Pe…

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Episode 8: Intersectionality with Sarita Pariyar 56:23

5M ago56:23

56:23

We speak with Sarita Pariyar, a writer, social justice activist, and the founding convener of the International Darnal Award for Social Justice. She is the principal investigator of Just Futures Initiative (https://www.justfuturespahal.org/). Sarita speaks of her activism in Nepal, learning and struggling with fellow Dalit women. From Black Lives M…

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Yaeji 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

Bedroom producer turned global club-pop icon Kathy Yaeji Lee, better known as Yaeji, is our guest this week. Yaeji self-identifies as an “introspective loner” and was raised between New York and Seoul. In this interview she reflects on how her upbringing has influenced the music she makes today: whether that’s listening to her dad’s mixtapes of Kor…

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Thundercat 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Thundercat doesn’t follow the rules. From his tattoo of the word NO, to his genre-bending playing and extensive collection of cat hair, he's an artist who keeps us guessing and is the perfect guest for Don’t Assume. The bassist, singer, and producer has become a key figure in the West Coast jazz, funk, and R&B scene alongside the likes of Kamasi Wa…

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Diamanda Galás 35:18

6M ago35:18

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Diamanda Galás is one of a kind. The Greek-American artist is known for her uncompromising approach and singular, multi-octave voice. Her work often channels the pain of the dispossessed, giving emotionally charged performances that explore subjects like the AIDS crisis, the Greek-Armenian genocides and experiences of grief. But she is equally at h…

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Don't Assume - Season 2 1:15

6M ago1:15

1:15

Zakia Sewell is back with another season of Don't Assume, brought to you by NTS. This is an interview podcast where avant-garde composer, vocalist, and performance artist Diamanda Galás shared the same feed as Korean-American electronic music producer, DJ, and singer Yaeji alongside Thundercat, Vashti Bunyan and many more... Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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From Garage Dream to Industry Leader: The Essential Depot Success Story with Derek Hodges 27:41

6M ago27:41

27:41

This is the episode you've been waiting for! Join our host, Zakia Ringgold, as she sits down with Derek Hodges of Essential Depot for a discussion on one blog turned into a lye empire and so much more. With over 15 years as a supplier in the soap and skincare industry, Derek shares the incredible journey of Essential Depot - from a one-product star…

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Episode 7: Action Logic with Dan Glass 23:50

6M ago23:50

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Actions speak louder than words. — Ruckus Society motto Have you ever been confused by a protest, or have you asked why activists are even angry to begin with? Perhaps the protesters’ message wasn’t clear. This confusion points to a lack of something we call “Action Logic.” With solid Action Logic, an action can speak for itself. In this episode, w…

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Get Soap Recipe Basics Right: Fatty Acids and Soap Calculators Explained

7M ago

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If creating the perfect soap recipe feels like cracking an impossible code, you're not alone. Listen to this episode to learn how to balance oils and butters to make that flawless bar of soap and finally gain the confidence to formulate your own handmade recipes. In this episode of Makers Tale, Zakia Ringgold demystifies the world of soap making by…

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Classic Episode - Supermundane 1:50:53

9M ago1:50:53

1:50:53

Ahead of our first LIVE evening of talks Newhaven this month we are re-releasing some classic episodes with our speakers on the evening! Our Live Session is taking place on Friday June 21st at Marine Workshops in Newhaven! -----------In episode 4 we spoke to the absolutely awesome Rob Lowe aka Supermundane. We heard some songs, talked about his car…

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Classic Episode - Annie Frost Nicholson 1:26:12

9M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Ahead of our first LIVE evening of talks Newhaven this month we are re-releasing some classic episodes with our spakers on the evening! Our Live Session is taking place on Friday June 21st at Marine Workshops in Newhaven! get tickets here: https://knowideaslive.eventbrite.comThis was the first of three episodes we recorded with Annie back in the ea…

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Classic Episode - Anthony Burrill 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

Ahead of our first LIVE evening of talks Newhaven this month we are re-releasing some classic episodes with our speakers on the evening! Our Live Session is taking place on Friday June 21st at Marine Workshops in Newhaven! get tickets here: https://knowideaslive.eventbrite.comIn this one we are going right back to 2018 when we embarked on this podc…

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Zakia Sewell - Episode 20 1:34:09

9M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

It's Episode 20! We travelled to London to speak to the wonderful Zakia Sewell. We are big fans of her ‘Questing’ Radio show on NTS so it was a pleasure to have her on Know Ideas.Zakia is a broadcaster, writer and Dj from London. We spoke to her about growing up, where she likes to ramble, her journey from music shops to bbc documentaries and djing…

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From Concept to Creation: Small Business Growth with MVP

11M ago

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Today's episode focuses on the power of the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) for small business owners, a concept crucial for success. Host Zakia Ringgold shares her personal journey of creating multiple solutions within a short timeframe, offering practical steps and tools for creating products for customers and clients.…

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Episode 6: The NGOization of Resistance 44:34

12M ago44:34

44:34

Bel dan pa di zanmi (Just because someone is smiling at you doesn't mean they're your friend) — Haitian proverb Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people powered movements, resistance, revolution, it’s all a complex relationship, fraught with many challenges as well as potential! Campaigning organizations such as ActionAid have a history of …

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Beginner's Blueprint: Crafting Pro-Level Product Pages with Outlining and AI

1y ago

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Do you struggle with explaining your products and services to potential clients? This episode offers techniques for organizing thoughts and creating outlines to clarify messaging and effectively showcase products or services on your website. Additionally, it provides solutions for leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva to craft content and turn…

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Babak Ganjei - Episode 19 2:00:21

1y ago2:00:21

2:00:21

Welcome to Episode 19 of Know Ideas! In this episode we travelled to London to speak to Artist, Musician and Filmmaker, Babak Ganjei. His work is funny, satirical, vulnerable and self referencial. He creates hand painted thoughts and makes them into neon signs. Paints living rooms from the 90s sitcoms he wished he’d lived in and lives in a part of …

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Soap, Sales, and Surprises: Christmas Village and Market Insights

1y ago

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Join me for a wild ride at Philly's Christmas Village as I sell soap amidst the holiday cheer. It wasn't easy, but I picked up some valuable lessons that could help you, whether you're a creator or just love holiday markets. Sit tight and hear how I turned chaos into useful tips for anyone hustling in a marketplace. Join Zakia Ringgold in this epis…

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Enhance Your Podcast Workflow with Trebble.FM

1y ago

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If you're passionate about podcasting, struggle with complex audio editing tools, or are eager to learn more about innovative technologies shaping the future of audio content creation, then this interview is a must-listen for you! We have an exclusive interview with Armel Beaudry Kembe, the founder of Trebble.fm. Armel shares the story behind the d…

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Maximizing Engagement in Virtual Spaces: Insights from GoBrunch

1+ y ago

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Are you struggling to find new ways to engage with your audience online? Look no further! In this episode we delve deep into the world of GoBrunch with visionary founder Richard Lowenthal. This platform has revolutionized the way we teach, interact, and learn online, creating a truly immersive and interactive experience.…

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