Best Layla K Podcasts (2024)

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Nelson ZêPequéno of Black Men With Gardens and Cayetano Talavera of Hecho By Caye on why fashion needs to listen to nature’s lessons on slowing down, tuning in, practicing patience & cultivating creativity ... 1:04:31

11d ago1:04:31

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Episode 322 features Nelson ZêPequéno, a Ghanaian-American Artist and the founder of Black Men With Gardens and Sustain Creative, alongside Cayetano Talavera, a fiber artist, zero waste fashion designer, and the creative force behind HECHO BY CAYE. Through ‘Black Men With Gardens’, a digital and print publication, Nelson spotlights the connection B…

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Conversations (the WOPenheimer) 43:58

17d ago43:58

43:58

Today I invited........hell, MYSELF LOL to chop it up about the most talked about event of 2024 so far, The Pop Out / Ken & Friends concert. After a pretty extensive sabbatical, DOT got me out of the house and back on the mic to chop it up about the goings on last week on Juneteenth, and my thoughts about it. Spoiler alert, I loved every minute of …

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Teju Adisa-Farrar of Black Fiber & Textile Network and Author Layla K. Feghali on geography and what our relationship to place can teach us about sustainability 1:23:56

1M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Episode 321 features Teju Adisa-Farrar, the founder and co-creator of the Black Fiber & Textile Network and the creator/host of the Black Material Geographies podcast, alongside Layla K. Feghali, the founder of River Rose Remembrance, a Plantcestral & Ancestral Re-Membrance practitioner, cultural worker, author & story re-collector (archivist). Tej…

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Season Three Finale - That's A Wrap! 12:59

2M ago12:59

12:59

That's a wrap on Season 3 of the Is It Just Me with Layla K and MJ podcast! But before we go on hiatus until September, we thought to highlight a few episodes that confirmed it wasn't just LaylaK or MJ who thought a topic merited a conversation. And, of course, share a few ever-popular bloopers. Thanks for listening and following our podcast! While…

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Topics To Avoid: Don't Bring This Up! 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and then they suddenly bring up an uncomfortable topic? Like asking about your salary - or maybe wanting to know if you prefer cats to dogs? In this episode Layla K and MJ discuss, or at least raise, precisely those! And it's not just the usual topics you might expect. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Sp…

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We've Always Done It This Way! 10:14

3M ago10:14

10:14

"We've always done it this way!" In this episode, Layla K and MJ share real-world, in hindsight humorous, examples of the six words that make leaders cringe. Minor details have been changed to protect the innocent! Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, …

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The Market Decided! 9:28

3M ago9:28

9:28

On the last episode, Layla K and MJ discussed products that might have seemed silly during the pitch, but the market decided and they ultimately made millions of dollars! On this episode, they discuss products that the market decided were fails. Think chicken and crab meat frozen entrees, brought to you by your favorite toothpaste brand! Spoiler al…

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Wafa Ghnaim of Tatreez and Tea & Dr. Tanveer Ahmed of Central Saint Martins on preserving culture, decolonial frameworks, and how intersectional reform can be a pathway toward sustainable fashion futures ... 1:21:11

3M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Episode 320 features Wafa Ghnaim, a Senior Research Fellow at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Curator for the Museum of the Palestinian People and Founder of The Tatreez Institute, alongside Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, a Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Race at Central Saint Martins and also Course Development Lead for MA Fashion and Anthropology at London Co…

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Let The Market Decide! 10:25

4M ago10:25

10:25

How many times have you seen a product that is so silly and ridiculous, yet still hit those amazing million dollar mark in sales so quickly? You know the products, like the Pet Rock and the Clapper! On this episode, Layla K and MJ discuss some of the seemingly ludicrous products that people just can’t get enough of - so we say, “let the market deci…

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Sustainable fashion podcasters unite — Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast & Stella Hertantyo of Conscious Style Podcast help us reflect on 11 years since Rana Plaza, celebrating collective movements & ways ... 1:13:36

3M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Episode 319 features guests Stella Hertantyo, the co-host of the Conscious Style Podcast, alongside Emily Stochl, the host and creator of Pre-Loved Podcast. Stella also works as writer and communications coordinator, while Emily also works as the Vice President of Advocacy & Community Engagement at Remake. “There are so many painful roots when you …

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Conversations (feat. Ms. Christina Curates, Mr. Al Pete & Soops Kitchen) 1:20:03

4M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Today I invited Christina Curates, Mr. Al Pete & Soops Kitchen to chop it up with me about the complicated relationship with Gen X and music (that sh!t grinds our gears). I also send a message of condolence to the late Casey Benjamin, hand out some flowers to NCAA women's hoops, my input on the Cowboy Carter album and add a new mf to the "he's just…

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Deryk Gilmore: What IS NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) And Why The Controversy? 20:39

4M ago20:39

20:39

Just what is NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) all about? Some college athletes are now earning more than their coaches - and it’s not stopping there! On today's episode, Mr. Deryk Gilmore, President & Owner of Day 1 Sports & Entertainment, an NFLPA Contract Advisor, breaks it down for all of us. We learned that it’s not so cut and dry - everyone’s g…

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Upcycling artists Francisco Alcazar & Ella Wiznia of Series NY are redefining sustainable fashion while reimagining craft & challenging the gender binary 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

*DISCLAIMER — this episode features stories connected to eating disorders and sexual abuse. Episode 318 features guests Francisco Alcazar, a zero waste designer based in Los Angeles, California, alongside Ella Wiznia, the founder and designer of Series NY. Using his 25 years experience as a structural engineer, Francisco is leading the movement tha…

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62 - Solidarity Medicine Making with Rox Madeira 37:52

5M ago37:52

37:52

This is an interview with Rox Madeira (she/her) a herbalist based in Scotland. In this episode we explore all her community herbalism work, including solidarity medicine making with refugees, the community learning apothecary and many other projects! Links & resources from this episode Rox’s website Movement in Thyme The Sage’s Cabin Podcast Films …

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Deryk Gilmore: Life As A Sports & Entertainment Agent 18:33

5M ago18:33

18:33

On today's episode, Mr. Deryk Gilmore, President & Owner of Day 1 Sports & Entertainment, an NFLPA Contract Advisor, shares the real behind-the-scenes perspective of life as a sports and entertainment agent. Come for the glamour and celebrities, stay for lessons on hard work and hustle to get the job done. That "biggest deal for an NFL wide receive…

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How gender plays into the devaluing of knowledge and its links to sustainable fashion & wellness with Megan Schnitker of Lakota Made and Niha Elety of Tega Collective 1:12:12

4M ago1:12:12

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Episode 317 features guests Megan L. Schnitker, an Indigenous Traditional Herbalist and Niha Elety, a fashion advocate, designer, chef, and storyteller. Megan is the owner of Lakota Made LLC, who offer plant medicinals and personal care products. Niha is the founder and CEO of fashion brand, Tega Collective, a brand that co-creates with Adivasi (In…

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It's Tax Time Again? 10:42

5M ago10:42

10:42

It’s tax season, again?? Yes, as the saying goes, like death, it's inevitable. Is it just LaylaK and MJ whose minds wander to... how did we get here?? Take a break from those receipts and forms for a quick review of just that, including some pretty unusual taxes that have existed in the past. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a co…

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Celebrating the cultural tradition, past and present, of Palestinian Tatreez with artists / educators Lina Barkawi and Eman Toom & why sustainable fashion must include cultural sustainability 1:14:30

5M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Episode 316 features guests Lina Barkawi, a Tatreez practitioner, preservationist, and educator based in Brooklyn, alongside Eman Toom, a Palestinian Tatreez artist, teacher, sewer and crafter. “Part of just doing tatreez, in my personal opinion, is a form of resistance because we’re basically just existing and we’re showing our Palestinian identit…

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61 - All about the new Herbalism and State Violence Book 27:22

5M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks all about the new Herbalism and State Violence book! She shares about the different sections and content of the book, where to buy it and more. The book blurb: State violence is a brutal reality for vast numbers of people. It is an experience that is racialised, classed and gendered in its design and applicat…

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60 - Community Herbalism with Rasheeqa Ahmad 1:42:38

5M ago1:42:38

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This is an interview with Rasheeqa Ahmad (she/her) a herbalist based in Walthamstow, east London. In this episode we explore what community herbalism can mean in practice, drawing on Rasheeqa’s decade of organising as a herbalist in her local area. We learn about the Community Apothecary project, as well as other current and previous herbal project…

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S2-Ep10: The Show is Back! Updates, The Vibe Expo, and More! 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

After a long hiatus, the show is back with a new sound, new episodes, and more dynamic content than ever before! This is my first solo episode since starting season 2 and I am so excited to share all the exciting news with you! From the behind-the-scenes of The Vibe Expo in Hollywood, the official launch of Artistic Edge Magazine, new Toy reviews, …

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Things That Don't Go Together 10:20

5M ago10:20

10:20

This episode drops on Valentine's Day, which got LaylaK and MJ thinking about... things that DON'T go together! While it leads with a controversial take, don't worry, they end on a positive note. From food, to famous characters from TV and film, to the business world, this episode covers it all in just 10 minutes. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to r…

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Intergenerational knowledge & sustainable fashion — how clothing is more than just aesthetics; it’s about the upholding of cultural practices and the amplifying of knowledge & traditions 58:01

5M ago58:01

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Episode 315 features guests Amy Denet Deal, the founder of 4Kinship, a Diné (Navajo) owned sustainable artwear brand, alongside Sha’Mira Covington, Ph.D., an interdisciplinary scholar-artist and Assistant Professor in Fashion. “Thinking about sustainability beyond just the textiles, thinking about the land that we’re on, how we can live in reciproc…

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59 - Herbalism, Resistance and Remembrance with Layla K. Feghali 1:19:48

6M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

This episode is an interview with Layla K. Feghali (she/her), an ethnobotanist and cultural worker living between Lebanon and California. We talk about the current iteration of genocide in Gaza, and the need for resistance, rage and action. Layla shares her experiences within herbalism and how folks can support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions…

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True Crime: Dumb Criminal Files 10:35

6M ago10:35

10:35

Are some "True Crime: Dumb Criminal" stories just too funny to be true? Well, LaylaK and MJ double checked the sources of all these stories for a quick and entertaining look at crime gone wrong. These capers, a mix of bad intentions, bad planning, and pure arrogance, will definitely have you asking, “Is it just me? How is that even real?" Have an i…

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Vintage stylist Beth Jones & Dounia Wone of Vestiaire Collective on whether fast fashion brands fit into the resale experience 1:05:55

6M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

In episode 314, you’ll hear our first official roundtable format, featuring guests Beth Jones, YouTube star and creator of B. Jones Style, alongside Dounia Wone, the Chief Impact Officer at Vestiaire Collective, a platform that showcases luxury preloved fashion. “It’s few and far between that the fast fashion holds up against vintage or really qual…

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58 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Five 12:12

6M ago12:12

12:12

Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part four of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces abolition (very briefly!) as well as the roles of herbalists in abolitionist movements. About the workshop: This workshop explores the…

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57 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Four 11:34

6M ago11:34

11:34

Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part four of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces healing from prison and herbal support for trauma. About the workshop: This workshop explores the role of herbalism in supporting pris…

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56 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Three 17:27

6M ago17:27

17:27

Content warning – prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part three of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces practicing herbalism in prison based on Nicole’s (she/her) experiences inside with testimonies from people inside that have worked wi…

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55 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part Two 16:51

6M ago16:51

16:51

Content warning - prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part two of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces the health impacts of incarceration, looking at medical neglect in prison, as well as what makes incarceration so traumatic. About the …

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54 - Herbalism, Incarceration and Abolition, Part One 30:11

6M ago30:11

30:11

Content warning - prison, racism, suicide, self-harm, medical neglect, chronic illness, trauma This is part one of a workshop that explores herbalism, incarceration and abolition. This particular section introduces incarceration and the prison industrial complex, with a focus on the so-called UK and US. About the workshop: This workshop explores th…

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Is My Diamond USED with Louis Valentine 16:24

6M ago16:24

16:24

When one episode on diamonds just isn’t enough! A few weeks ago we shared an interview with Mr. Louis Valentine, a gem industry expert. We learned how he entered the field and about his innovation: The Virgin Diamond™. In part two of this interview, Louis tells us more about his innovations of this ancient trade including the DiamondPower™ card and…

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Why self work is integral to advocating for transformation in fashion & why we must deeply question our personal values to truly get active in creating a more sustainable fashion future 1:23:30

6M ago1:23:30

1:23:30

In episode 313, you’ll hear from co-hosts (yes, co-hosts!) Kestrel Jenkins and Natalie Shehata in the launch of Season 7. This is also the first episode in which Kestrel and Nat showcase their new co-host dynamic. With this powerful community-driven change, they’ve teamed up to reimagine some aspects of the show. Here’s what you can expect this sea…

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53 - 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review & Plans for 2024 56:43

7M ago56:43

56:43

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares the 2023 Solidarity Apothecary Review and plans for 2024! The episode signposts to all sorts of resources from free workshops, to upcoming courses, podcast episodes, crowdfunders and more. Content warning – some references to prison, suicide, border violence, pregnancy Links & resources from this episode 202…

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Predictions! 12:32

7M ago12:32

12:32

Nothing says "new year" like predictions! Layla K and MJ decided to invite friends of the podcast Jason Gilmore, Neville Waters, and Anita Scarlett to share their predictions, and make a few of their own. Do you have any predictions for the year? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc …

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Good Gift? Bad Gift! 10:16

7M ago10:16

10:16

Stumped for the perfect gift for someone? Maybe even for your podcast hosts? This is the episode for you! LaylaK and MJ give a quick guide on what makes a good gift, bad gift, and what to do in the awkward situation of an asymmetrical gift. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on…

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Conversations (feat. Oz of Opinions While Black) 1:17:11

7M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Today I invited Oz to chop it up with me about the Jonathan Majors verdict, our picks to play Kang and the niggardry levels of barbershop talk. I also send a message of condolence to Howard University (GO RATTLERS). Make sure to subscribe and follow Opinions While Black podcast here: https://opinionswhileblack.com/ Follow Oz : https://www.instagram…

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Diamonds Are Year Round with Louis Valentine 20:32

8M ago20:32

20:32

Is it just Layla K and MJ, or does everyone love sparkly diamond jewelry? On this episode, they interview Mr. Louis Valentine, an expert in diamonds, on how he got into the industry and invented the brand of the Virgin Diamond. They also discuss a bit of the brilliance (ahem...) in recent diamond marketing and how even this ages-old industry is cha…

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We Chat MORE With Julie Durbin: Learning Difference and Multilingual Success Stories 11:49

8M ago11:49

11:49

Layla K and MJ interviewed Julie Durbin about her vocation at "Learn Differently, Teach Differently" a few weeks ago. In this follow-up episode, they celebrate "Making Math Real" success stories and the conversation continues with real life experiences being raised multilingual. You will be inspired by these stories! Have an idea for a pod? Guest t…

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52 - Trauma and Solidarity while fighting dictatorship with Anarchist Black Cross Belarus 1:14:35

9M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Content warning - explicit references to state violence, murder, torture, raids, imprisonment This episode is an interview with Boris (he/him) from Anarchist Black Cross Belarus (ABC) about life under dictatorship, solidarity and resistance. We talk about what the reality of dictatorship means and how even under dictatorship, collective solidarity …

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That's Just Not True! 9:03

9M ago9:03

9:03

Do you ever read something, know it’s not true, but just somehow accept it, maybe if a little bit suspiciously? Maybe it’s not just you! Give a listen as LaylaK and MJ discuss a few top-of-mind examples that might make you think twice the next time you hear one of these “not quite true” statements. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never …

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Denali Jöel on fashion as an art praxis rooted in Afro-Indigenous philosophies, interrogating the emphasis placed on the industry & reminding us of the possibility of creating new ecosystems 51:36

8M ago51:36

51:36

In episode 312, Kestrel welcomes Denali Jöel, a non-binary Multidisciplinary Artist, Designer, Educator and Fashion Griot, to the show. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Denali has been an asylee living in the US since 2014, recently obtaining their U.S. citizenship this year. Their art praxis intersects design, performance, media and community…

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S2. Ep. 9 - Dr. Stefani Goerlich - Kink, Vanilla, and everything in between! 1:02:40

9M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Can vanilla and kinky people mix? What kind of people are drawn to kink and BDSM to begin with? And what does cyber security have to do with kink? In this episode, we cover all these topics and so much more! I am beyond excited to bring on the show someone I’ve admired for several years, the award-winning author and certified sex therapist, Dr. Ste…

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51 - 5 Reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course 30:41

9M ago30:41

30:41

In this episode, Nicole (she/her) shares five reasons to join the Herbalism, PTSD and Traumatic Stress course which is closing for enrolment on Thursday 2nd November 10pm BST! She shares more about the course, why it matters and why it can be transformational for folks working through it. Links & resources from this episode Herbalism, PTSD and Trau…

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50 - Herbal Support for Panic Attacks 39:07

9M ago39:07

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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) talks about herbal support for panic attacks. We explore what is a panic attack and why they happen, how to reduce activation in the sympathetic nervous system and how plant medicines can support this. We look at herbs that can be taken acutely during a panic attack, as well as those that can help prevent panic att…

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49 - 5 Kinds of Nervines 42:04

9M ago42:04

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In this episode, Nicole (she/her) introduces nervines - herbs with an affinity for the nervous system. We explore the differences between five kinds of nervines - Relaxant nervines, Hypnotic nervines, Nerve Tonics, Cardiac nervines and Stimulating nervines. Learn what these herbal actions mean and why they are so important to herbalists and anyone …

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Julius Tillery aka the "Puff Daddy Of Cotton" on the need to remix both the perception of the cotton industry and the business model 35:40

9M ago35:40

35:40

In episode 311, Kestrel welcomes Julius Tillery, founder of BlackCotton, to the show. A 5th-generation cotton farmer from North Carolina, Julius founded BlackCotton to help center and uplift the Black community closest to the cotton fields in Northampton County, North Carolina. “There’s so many demons and like bad spirits and bad tropes around cott…

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48 - Disability Justice with Cyree Jarelle Johnson 40:39

9M ago40:39

40:39

This episode is an interview with Cyree Jarelle Johnson (he/him) from the organisation Sins Invalid that is a disability justice based performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralising artists of colour and LGBTQ / gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalised. Cyree also descr…

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Coffee. COFFEE, coffee! 9:51

9M ago9:51

9:51

Just how important is coffee to LaylaK and MJ? Listen to this listener-requested episode to find out! You might also learn something about your favorite cup of morning goodness. Do you have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! F…

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47 - Trauma and Class with Diffwys Criafol 1:05:05

9M ago1:05:05

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This episode is an interview with Diffwys Criafol (she/her) a former anarchist organiser, mother and writer who is writing in order to process class-related trauma and how our social movements are so anthemic to working class people. In this episode we discuss narratives around class, how they can flatten people’s experiences, concepts such as the …

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