Adventures and experiences as a first time Mom with other first time Moms. Enjoy! Cover art photo provided by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ashkfor121
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Meet hosts Nnenna, Simbi, and Sophie. Their weekly podcast covers African culture, pop culture, and more as first generation Africans living in the heart of New York. For questions email us dysapodcast@gmail.com. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-speak-african/id1234402712?mt=2
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A podcast about loving greatly through grief. Scalawag knows that for many of us, our grief is simultaneously never news, and the only news. From the mind and lived experience of celebrated jazz artist Nnenna Freelon, Great Grief is a life-honoring outpouring of word, story, and song that plumbs the depths of her own sorrow after the death of her beloved husband, Philip, and her sister, Debbie Irene. Award-winning Great Grief re-emerges at Scalawag through podcasts and live events as a dynam ...
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Welcome to Black Rise podcast, your gateway to inspiring conversations with the crème de la crème of Black talent, leaders of 7-figure and above businesses across a spectrum of industries. Your host is Flavilla Fongang, an award-winning serial entrepreneur and she will be your guide on this journey. Black Rise isn't just a podcast; it's an extension of the first business platform dedicated to connecting the business world to talented, skilled and experienced Black talent. Our aim is to creat ...
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A podcast in which Avren Keating interviews other transgender, genderqueer, and/or gender variant poets about their life and work in order to figure out their place in the world.
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Travel Radio Live is your travel-centric station, bringing you human connections through travel stories and experiences. Our drive is to inspire, inform, and furnish travelers to have travel experiences that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. We believe travel is a powerful tool to better understand and contribute to the continents, its peoples and culture. We create relevant, interactive, connective, and entertaining content from a travel perspective. We tell stories and lead c ...
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You know that feeling, right? When an idea or a thought is niggling you. It may come and go but eventually, you just HAVE to DO it! Well, I call that push from your internal guidance system – The Nudge. It’s that feeling that won’t leave you. It forces you to act, lead, speak, create and love. I invite you to join me as I speak with guests from around the world who are all living life on their terms, because they have followed their nudges. So, if you are looking for some inspiration and mot ...
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How To Drive Global Sustainability and Creative Marketing - With Nnenna Hemeson
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How does a spirited girl from Nigeria rise to become a leading voice in global sustainability and marketing? Meet Nnenna Hemeson, the Global Director of Sustainability, Brand, and Marketing at NatPower, who shares a compelling narrative of resilience, creativity, and unwavering passion. Listen as Nnenna recounts her early days, navigating the expec…
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How To Unlock Your Potential Through Heritage and Resilience - With Michelle Gayle
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What if your heritage could be the key to unlocking your potential? Our latest episode of the Black Rise Podcast features the incredible Michelle Gayle, a beacon of resilience and achievement. Michelle opens up about her upbringing in Northwest London with her Caribbean parents, sharing how her father's empowering stories of their Maroon ancestry i…
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How To Navigate Corporate Challenges with Confidence - With Kate Philpot
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Can the experiences of growing up in a mixed heritage family shape your path to corporate success? Today, we uncover the transformative journey of Kate Philpot, Vice President of Global Sales Enablement at Getty Images. Kate dives deep into her Ghanaian and Irish roots, offering a personal lens on the complexities of navigating childhood in a predo…
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How To Transform Your Unique Skills into Career Assets - With Mahari Hay
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Have you ever wondered how to transform your unique skills into a powerful asset for your career? Join us in this inspirational episode of the Black Rise podcast as we sit down with Mahari Hay, a seasoned leader in the financial services sector and Director in the Innovation and Transformation team at Lloyds Bank Group. Mahari's journey from Kingst…
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How To Rise to the Top in Health Tech - With Dominick Kennerson
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What if a chance encounter on Craigslist could redefine your entire career? Join us on the Black Rise Podcast as we chat with Dominick Kennerson, Senior Vice President of Health Tech at HSBC Innovation Banking, whose remarkable journey from El Paso, Texas, to the heights of health tech leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Born into a military …
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How To Master Customer Experience and Technology - With Marie Feliho
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What if you could transform your business by mastering customer retention and leveraging cutting-edge technology? Our guest, Marie Feliho, Director of Customer Experience at Virgin Media O2, reveals how she navigated her journey from Benin to a thriving career in marketing and technology. We discuss the vital importance of knowing your best custome…
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How To Climb The Corporate Ladder - With Franklin Asante
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Have you ever wondered about the grit it takes to rise from humble beginnings and make a mark in the elite world of business? Franklin's story is one of relentless ambition and the pursuit of knowledge, a tale shared in the company of Franklin Asante. This episode pulls back the curtain on the myths of prestigious banking and celebrates the success…
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How To Build A Tech Empire From Scratch - Oyin Adebayo's Trailblazing Story
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From the roots of ambition instilled by her parents to the blooming success of her seven-figure tech enterprise, Oyin Adebayo's story is one of unyielding determination and strategic brilliance. Join us, as we engage with Oyin in an enlightening conversation on how her favoured status as the first child came with towering expectations that she tran…
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How To Shape A Legacy Of Wealth - With Jerran Whyte
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Sometimes, the realisation hits you: time is more valuable than money. That epiphany became a cornerstone of our latest conversation on the Black Rise podcast, as we welcomed Jerran Whyte from Belvedere Wealth Management to share his insights on building wealth and financial independence. Together, we unpacked the importance of a robust asset portf…
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How To Craft a Future in Commercial Real Estate - With Sarah Stephen
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From overcoming homelessness to embracing the power of property investment, my journey has been a testament to the resilience and determination that defines success. In this candid conversation with property investment expert Sarah Stephen, we peel back the layers of wealth disparity within the Black community and showcase the transformative potent…
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How To Become A Digital Transformation Leader - With Sebastian Wilson
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Sebastian Wilson's story is not just one of personal triumph; it's a powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit. As we unpack his journey from the early days of recognising educational hurdles to becoming a tech transformation titan, we unveil the layers of a man whose essence was shaped by a family of pioneers. His Windrush generation pare…
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How To Forge A Path To Leadership In Corporate Finance - Toyin Odutayo's Inspiring Journey
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Have you ever pondered the nuanced dance between leadership and management? Toyin Odutayo, a financial virtuoso with a kaleidoscope of experiences, joins us to unravel this mystery, offering a beacon of wisdom on empowering those around us. His journey is a narrative rich with lessons from being raised in a large family and the international insigh…
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How To Become A Partner At A Law Firm From The Beginning Of Your Career - With Ashley Williams
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Stepping off the beaten path and forging a new direction can be as daunting as it is exhilarating, which is why the insights of Ashley Williams, tech thought leader and co-leader of the Technology Transactions Group at Mishcon de Reya, are so invaluable. In our latest episode, Ashley takes us through his own journey of identity exploration and care…
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How to become a partner at EY - Oluchi Ikechi's Journey to Black Excellence
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Embark on a transformative ride with us as we unveil the secret ingredients behind the success of Black business leaders, through the eyes of powerhouse Oluchi Ikechi. From the bustling streets of Wimbledon to her journey as a Partner and her own venture, Follow Boss, Oluchi's story is a testament to the sheer force of cultural heritage and the unw…
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How to become a MD at Goldman Sachs as Black Man - From Nigeria to Italy and Now the UK: With Emmanuel Adenitire
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Embark on a transformative odyssey with Emmanuel Adenitire, exploring the fabric of identity and the milestones of a career that transcends borders. As your host Flavilla Fongang, I'm delighted to share the remarkable tale of Emmanuel's rise from his roots in Nigeria, through cultural tapestries of Italy, to the apex of finance in the UK. His story…
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How to Navigate Your Career with Curiosity and Innovation - With Tosin Lanipekun
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When Tosin Lanipekun shares his narrative, it's one that resonates deeply with the spirit of tenacity and the art of connecting dots from a diverse past. The co-founder of Image and Time and host of the Ready Next Podcast walks us through his Nigerian roots, his mother's profound influence, and a life sculpted by resilience and persistence. It's a …
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How to Navigate Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Resilience and Vision - With Andy Ayim MBE
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"When my journey led me from the streets of Tottenham to the diverse landscapes of South America, little did I know how these experiences would shape my entrepreneurial spirit and passion for human connection." In a heart-to-heart with Andy Ayim MBE, we unravel his inspiring narrative, from overcoming educational barriers to becoming a beacon for i…
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How to become a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs - Clare Ashley's success story
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Climbing the corporate ladder in the high-stakes world of finance, Clare Ashley from Goldman Sachs shares her incredible journey, filled with insights that could shape your own path to success. With her feature in "Voices in the Shadow," Clare illuminates the impact of personal narratives on professional growth, highlighting the power of diversity …
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How to Navigate the Journey from Struggle to Financial Success with Emmanuel Asuquo
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Have you ever wondered how embracing your identity can skyrocket your professional life? Well, Emmanuel Asuquo, the financial advisor who's turning heads, joins us to share his dynamic story. Together, we tackle the essence of financial literacy, the impact of positive role models, and the kind of community support that can propel Black talent in b…
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How To Embrace Being The First - Dr. I Stephanie Boyce, The First person of colour, Who Became President of...
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Breaking barriers and constructing legacies, Stephanie Boyce shares her profound journey to becoming the first person of colour to lead the Law Society of England and Wales, defying the odds and setting a new precedence. Her tale, woven from her grandparents' Caribbean roots and their emphasis on education, showcases the intricate dance of persever…
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How To Build Multiple Multi-Million Businesses Without Losing Your Mind - With Tommie Edwards, Serial Entrepreneur
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Embarking on an entrepreneurial odyssey often demands a fortitude forged in the fires of early trials. Our guest, Tommie Edwards, is no stranger to this journey. With roots in Lagos' vibrant markets, she's navigated the transition from teenage business manager to tech trailblazer. Hear her story as she recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her c…
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How To Build A Global Brand In The Event Industry: Lessons from Raphael Sofoluke - CEO of Black Business Show
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I'm your host Flavilla Fongang, and I've been on an incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur, a journey that's been both challenging and filled with triumphs. This episode, I'm thrilled to have Raphael, a beacon of creativity and resilience, join us to discuss his own remarkable path. Through the lens of our personal experiences, we unravel the …
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How to build a 7 figure Brand Early In Your Career - Ashleigh Ainsley, Co-founder of Colorintech
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When Ashleigh, the co-founder of Colorintech, joined me on the podcast, we embarked on an illuminating journey through his life and work. We traverse his academic excellence as a child to his fervent efforts in advocating for a more inclusive tech industry. His story captivates, illustrating the impact of diversity in tech and the need for broader …
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How To Build Multiple Global Brands - Karima Catherine Goundiam CEO of B2BeeMatch
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Have you ever wondered how resilience can shape a person's journey through life's tumultuous seas? Karima Catherine Goudiam, our esteemed guest this week, offers an intimate look at her life story that is nothing short of extraordinary. From her humble beginnings in Senegal to her ascension as a global business titan, Karima unfolds the saga of her…
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How to Build A 9 Figure Global Digital Marketing Brand - The Jellyfish Story with Rob Pierre
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Picture a global digital marketing giant, now imagine being at the helm of it. That's the thrilling reality of our guest, Rob Pierre, co-founder and former CEO of Jellyfish. We'll have an intimate conversation about his riveting journey from the humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success. Bracing personal loss and confronting professional hurdles…
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How To Become The Go-To Brand In A Saturated Market - Business in Africa with Bolaji Sofoluwe, CEO of ETK Group
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Have you ever wondered how certain individuals manage to seamlessly transition between industries, tackle the challenges of entrepreneurship, and still maintain a healthy work-life balance? Our guest, Bolaji Sofolowe, is a living testament to such remarkable adaptability and resilience. Born in Birmingham and raised in Nigeria, Bolaji has a rich ba…
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Seasons of Change, Episode 4: Holiday Season
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The festive season carries such a high expectation of joy that can feel inaccessible for so many grievers. In this previously-recorded live edition of Great Grief, Nnenna Freelon gathers with community to create a warm space for us to sit with our loves and our losses in the company of those who also know suffering. Join Scalawag and Nnenna Freelon…
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Seasons of Change, Episode 3: The World Since You Left
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How do we communicate with those who have “gone?” Is it even possible? In this episode of Great Grief, Nnenna Freelon sets about asking the moon, the sun, and even the leaves how she might get in touch with her beloved Phil. If grief shows us that time isn’t linear, maybe sorrow is more than a season. Maybe it’s a portal. Join Scalawag and Nnenna F…
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Seasons of Change, Episode 2: Ashes, Ashes
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Grief can take us to our knees—right back to the dirt, dust, and the earth, from which all things grow. In this episode of Great Grief, Nnenna Freelon consults Mother Nature—and a Black woman hemp farmer—to lean into how we might grow on even in harsh environments and bitter seasons. Join Scalawag and Nnenna Freelon in Durham, North Carolina, on Su…
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In this episode of Great Grief, we follow Nnenna Freelon on a walk through the woods, where she contemplates autumn, the changing of the seasons, and the possibility of renewal after everything dies. Read a transcript of this episode. Join Scalawag and Nnenna Freelon in Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 10 for "Great Grief—Live! Home for …
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Great Grief with Nnenna Freelon, season 2: "Seasons of Change," launches November 28, 2023. The seasons are changing, an apt metaphor to talk about the shedding, withering, and falling away that accompanies the most painful parts of grief. In the latest series of Great Grief, Nnenna looks to nature and the cyclical movement of time to delve deeper …
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How To Become A Fintech Leader - Ezechi Britton, CEO of Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology
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Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to break down barriers in the financial technology industry? Well, we did! And who better to answer than Ezechi Britton, a tech entrepreneur, and CEO of CIFIT who's been navigating those waters? This episode offers an incredible opportunity to walk in the shoes of Ezechi, giving you a firsthand account of …
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How To Be A Versatile Leader And Succeed - Eric Collins, CEO of ImpactX
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Ever felt like you're standing at the bottom of a mountain, looking up at the journey of success others have carved out, and wondering, "How did they get there"? In our latest podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Eric D. Collins, an American businessman, serial entrepreneur, technology expert, and former President Obama appointee. He…
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How to commercialise "Diversity" to scale your brand while making social impact - Cynthia Davis, CEO of Diversifying Group
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cynthia V Davis CBE, the CEO of Diversifying Group, an entrepreneur, and business leader who has overcome numerous challenges and barriers to build a successful career. In this episode, Cynthia shares her journey from a loving and supportive family in Zimbabwe to navigating the world of recruitment in the …
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How to become a MD or Partner in a multinational company - Damian Corneal, Partner at PWC
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Get ready to be inspired by Damian Corneal, a partner at PWC and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and driven by the values instilled in him by his hardworking parents, Damian is unafraid to break boundaries and challenge the status quo. Tune in as we trace his remarkable career, from …
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Scaling Your Business to Multimillion-Pound Success: Insights from Frank Okoisor, CEO of Toyota Connected Europe
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Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Frank Okoisor, the CEO of Toyota Connected Europe and Executive Sponsor of ERG for Culture, Race, and Ethnicity at Toyota Motor Europe. In this episode, we uncover the remarkable journey of Frank, a man who defied the odds and rose to the top through determination and a thirst for knowledge. From his…
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How To Become A Pioneer - A conversation With Dr Heather Melville OBE, Partner at Teneo
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Welcome to the Black Rise podcast, where we highlight exceptional individuals who've profoundly impacted the world. In this episode, we're honoured to feature Heather Melville, a trailblazer with a career spanning over 40 years across financial, professional, and technology services, specialising in international trade, entrepreneurship, and corpor…
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Unlocking the Immense Potential of Black Talent: An Intimate Journey with Flavilla Fongang, CEO of Black Rise
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Welcome to the introductory episode of the official podcast of Black Rise. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the untapped potential, stories of resilience, and extraordinary achievements within the Black talent community. In this inaugural episode, your host and branding expert, Flavilla Fongang, takes centre stage. With a passion for em…
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The podcast Great Grief takes shape around Nnenna’s own great grief, which she experienced after the death of her husband, Philip Freelon, in 2019. A wife for nearly 40 years, Nnenna wonders in this episode what to make of the term "widow."Perhaps loss does not make her into a widow. Perhaps it is turning her into something else altogether. Read a …
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Our relationship with our hair is a complicated entanglement. It holds our history, personality, and identity. It also holds our grief. In this episode, "Hairstory," Nnenna sits us down in the chair at her mother’s beauty salon, where for generations, Black women have celebrated one another and have gathered to discuss hair—the grief over it, and t…
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No woman makes it through life without a sister. In grieving the death of her baby sister, Nnenna alights on all the ways Black women experience sisterhood. Through faith, family, and struggle, we inhabit a deep solidarity that allows us to hold one another close, even at the very end. Read a transcript of this episode. This is episode two in our f…
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Wailing Women, Episode 1: When Grief Speaks
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Grief is a woman with plenty to say. This shape-shifting step-sister of ours wasn’t originally a part of the plan, but now she is coming with—no choice there. But did you know you also have the ability to shape your grief? It's true, but first, you must be willing to meet her where she lives. In this episode of Great Grief, Nnenna Freelon asks us t…
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Grief is your shape-shifting step-sister. While she wasn't originally part of the plan, now she is coming with—no choice there. In order to shape your grief, you must first be willing to meet her where she lives. With "Wailing Women," the first four-part installment of Great Grief, Nnenna Freelon uses story and song to explore the profound beauty a…
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Finally, after a long break, Waves Breaking returns with this interview with Kamden Ishmael Hilliard. Kam generously shares their time with me to discuss their debut book of poems, MissSettl, out last year with Nightboat Books. We go in deep to discuss their thoughts around the sentence, modes of speech, writing poems within this current era of lat…
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Photo of Yanyi, taken by him In this episode I spoke with Yanyi about his new book, Dream of the Divided Field, and his newsletter, The Reading. Yanyi is the author of Dream of the Divided Field (One World Random House, 1 March 2022) and The Year of Blue Water (Yale University Press 2019), winner of the 2018 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize. His …
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Interview with Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor
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In this interview, I spoke with Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor about their latest publication Already Knew You Were Coming. We discuss Igbo cosmology and time, vengeance poetry, their process in writing this chapbook, and more. Sarah Nnenna Loveth Nwafor (They/Them) is a queer Igbo-American Poet, Educator, and Facilitator who descends of a powerful anc…
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In this episode, I spoke with Cody-Rose Clevidence about their latest publication, Aux Arc / Trypt Ich, out with Nightboat Books. We dug into language, exploring motif, grief, love—all that good stuff. Cody-Rose Clevidence is the author of BEAST FEAST (2014) and Flung/Throne (2018), both from Ahsahta Press, Listen My Friend This is the Dream I Drea…
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In this episode, I spoke with féi hernandez about Hood Criatura, their poetry collection released in 2020. We also spoke about their incredible skills as an illustrator, and féi recommends some fantastic reads. féi hernandez (b.1993 Chihuahua, Mexico) is a trans, Inglewood- raised, formerly undocumented immigrant artist, writer, healer. They have …
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In this episode, I spoke with Larkin Christie about their book gather all your supple creatures. Larkin Christie is a queer poet living on unceded Pocumtuc land in what is currently known as Western Massachusetts. Their second collection, gather all your supple creatures, is out now. Their creative work draws on experiences as an educator, organize…
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In this episode, I spoke with KB about their zine “A New Relationship to Pain,” their relationship to poetry, the pandemic, working as a poet and educator, and more. KB is from Stop Six, Fort Worth, Texas. They are a Black queer nonbinary poet, educator, student affairs professional, and lover of most plants/people. They want to be your friend as w…
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