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Created, hosted, and produced by Erick Taylor Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly podcast where Black LGBTQ professionals share about their countries and professions. Guests include Executive Director at PEOPLE Magazine Jeremy Helligar, Cameron Johnson, Executive Producer of the CW series Tom Swift, and Cyril Nri, a BAFTA-nominated British actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We cover a new theme in holistic health every Wednesday. Kamilah Redding, director of NRI Wellness, dives deep into the 10 Dimensions of Wellness: 1. Accountability 2. Creative Wellness 3. Occupational Wellness 4. Emotional Wellness 5. Intellectual Wellness 6. Physical Wellness 7. Financial Wellness 8. Environmental Wellness 9. Social Wellness 10. Spiritual Wellness Hosting weekly interviews with guests who are experts in their industry, or addressing health issues head-on. Come on, join us ...
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A budget NRI with a foreign accent and an Indian Indian with an Indian accent indulge each other in their love for films and their passionate views on toilet etiquette. The Indian recommends an Indian film and the foreigner recommends a foreign film (vice-versa) every week and talk about it together. The recommendations range from obscure indie films to mainstream hot garbage. We do it cause screw toilet paper.
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Hello Everyone and Namaskar! We’re thrilled to welcome you to Globalise - Asian (G-A), a Podcast especially put together by and for the Asian community settled in the UK and the World over. Globalisation has truly brought us all from varied backgrounds, faiths and cultures closer. Therefore it's appropriate we address ourselves as Globalise Asian. We will use this platform to have an informal and candid chat with dynamic ethnic individuals who are successful Entrepreneurs, Socialists, Blogge ...
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So much of current sports media is filled with hot takes and people screaming at each other. Each week, join Ben Phelps and Brandon Buskirk as they discuss current events in sports and a few other things on their minds. They are two teachers with a love of sports and sharing information with others to give rational takes on sports. If you love sports and want to learn more about advanced stats, the financial side of sports, and just want to listen to a couple of guys have fun, this baseball- ...
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Dear Pari, India’s first narrative podcast on adoption hosted by parents Rakesh and Priya, will take the listeners through their journey of adopting their daughter while discussing pertinent issues. Parents, adoptees, government officials, anti-trafficking experts on child adoption are part of this series. This series is brought to you by Suno India, a podcast platform for issues that matter. Subscribe on https://www.sunoindia.in
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Host Gabrielle Collins continues her Bridgerverse deep dive, this time taking on the Shonda Rhimes helmed prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Every episode, we’ll explore Shondaland’s official take on the one-of-a-kind story. Binge the series on Netflix and join us for character deep-dives and the creative processes that brought the show to life with Shonda Rhimes, Tom Verica, India Amarteifio, Corey Mylcreest and more. Listen to new episodes of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, ...
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Devashish Makhija often tells stories of people he doesn't belong to; of people who have been deliberately silenced or ignored by the majority, or the powerful. While he battles unimaginable odds to bring those stories to light, telling them comes with their own, often heartbreaking pitfalls. We continue our conversation through somewhat contentiou…
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Chris Caldwell is an American wine ambassador, global digital nomad, and co-founder of Obsidian Wine Retreats in Cape Town, South Africa. We met in Cape Town during my three-month visit to South Africa. Chris shares about his journey as a Black gay digital nomad and entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Devashish Makhija is arguably one of the most important voices in independent cinema in India today. His latest feature film Joram, produced by Zee Cinema, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on December 8, after a whirlwind global festival tour following its debut at the prestigious Rotterdam Film Festival. In a no-holds-barred conversation,…
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Recorded in October 2022 in Bath, England, My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe (originally Ep. 41) is about Erick Taylor Woodby's travels to Swedish cities like Stockholm, Malmö, and Uppsala. And the British locales of Bath, Brighton, Liverpool, London, Southampton, and Winchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Palmira Koukkari Mbenga is a Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Nexiko, working on Season 3 of the Netflix series Young Royals. Previously, Palmira was with Sveriges Radio as a correspondent portraying young people's issues around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Reverend Jide Macaulay is a British-Nigerian LGBTQ rights activist and ordained Anglican priest with the Church of England. Reverend Jide is also a speaker, author, poet, and founder of the House of Rainbow, a non-governmental organization (NGO) “fostering relationships and creating a safe community for Black, Asian Minority LGBTIQ+ individuals and…
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Shelly Oberoi, the academic-turned-politician now runs the second largest municipal corporation in India, as the mayor of India's capital city, New Delhi. Recently in Brisbane at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit, we sat down with the Mayor for a quick conversation about the Kejriwal model of urban planning, why she left academia for politics, and som…
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I share with Gamal 'G' Turawa about my three-month stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Which included a 4-day visit to Johannesburg. Where I got to meet Kaecy, the podcast's Ep. 55 guest. Thank you to G for suggesting I speak about my experiences, feelings, and takeaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Trigger warning: This episode includes references to domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, and mental health issues. This may be traumatising for some people. Caution advised. Shivam Patil is an Indian actor and activist who champions men's mental health, child safety, and gender issues. He is also a climate change activist. Shivam is a domestic…
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Our first politician on the show, who is also a practicing doctor, with a Master's degree in film, television and media writing, Dr. Sapna Samant is an exemplary leader who is equal parts dreamer and doer. She joins us to talk about her work as a Greens Party candidate in New Zealand, why she decided to join active politics, the changing diaspora e…
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Juliany Taveras is an American playwright, artist, and facilitator. Their plays include YAELIS, The Anatomy of Light, and the 2023 fall production of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The story is adapted from Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant children’s book of the sa…
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Rob Berkeley is the founder and managing editor at BlkOutUK.com, “a not-for-profit social enterprise run and owned by a volunteer collective of black gay men.” He's also a writer who contributed to the 2014 anthology Black and Gay in the UK. His story is titled The Brotherhood Dilemma. Described as an educationalist with interests in media, creativ…
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Paulo Saka is a Swedish senior content programming manager at Spotify. He’s also a writer for Krull Magazine, “a creative digital platform and the preeminent lifestyle publication for black culture in Stockholm, Sweden.” Paulo is a dynamic and engaging individual who shares who he is as a Black queer Swedish professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Cameron Johnson is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He's written for series like Fox’s Empire, the CW’s Nancy Drew, and BET’s Zoe Ever After, starring actress and singer Brandy Norwood. Cameron is also the co-creator and executive producer of the CW series Tom Swift, and producer of The Best Man: The Final Chapters. He shares with …
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Byron Adu is an Australian senior policy and project officer for a governmental agency in Melbourne. Originally from Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, Byron and his sister were contestants on season two of Hunted Australia, a reality television series based on the British series of the same name. He’s also the founder of Every Minority…
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Antoine Craigwell is the President and CEO of DBGM, Inc., an organization “dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs.” This past June 2023, Mental Health America presented Antoine with the Clifford W. Beers Award, an honor presented annually to an…
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Welcome to the final episode of our reflections on "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." This episode, we embark on a journey into the minds of Creator Shonda Rhimes and Executive Producer Betsy Beers to dig into their creative process. Shonda a writer who we learn writes in her head, and Betsy, the self-described Shonda-whisperer, are the produci…
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Russell Brooks is a Montréal-based Canadian crime novelist with familial roots in Barbados. And he has the distinction of being my first Canadian guest. Russell is the author of four suspense thrillers which include Pandora’s Succession, Unsavory Delicacies, Chill Run, and The Demeter Code. His most recent is titled Jam Run, Russell’s first Afro-Ca…
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In this episode we welcome renowned author, Julia Quinn. Julia teases the pages of Queen Charlotte https://juliaquinn.com/books/queen-charlotte/, and uncovers her creative process working on the spin-off novel with series creator Shonda Rhimes. Julia takes us beyond the romanticized days of co-writing the fantasy story, offering a unique perspectiv…
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We have the extraordinary privilege of sitting down with Shonda Rhimes, the creative genius behind Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story. Throughout our conversation, we touch on Shonda’s inspirations, challenges, and the pivotal moments that lead to producing this series. Discover the vision and passion that drive Shonda's remarkable body of work as…
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John-Paul Zaccarini is a Professor of Performing Arts for Bodily and Vocal Practices at Stockholm University in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Project Leader of FutureBrownSpace. John-Paul is a trained dancer and actor who has directed and choreographed circus and theater productions in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden, working with circuses and choreograph…
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In this episode of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the Official Podcast, we sit down with India Amarteifio and Golda Rosheuvel, the women who brought Queen Charlotte to life. The actresses take us behind the scenes, revealing the joys and surprises they encountered on set, and within. As we explore their favorite memories working alongside the…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of image, representation, and self-expression with the brilliant Arsema Thomas. Join us as we explore Arsema's personal journey, navigating the complexities of growing up with media that often plays down the infinite array of womxn, breaking free from archetypes, and the empowering …
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Got Queen Charlotte questions you need answers to?? Submit them here!: https://bit.ly/ask-shondaland In this episode, actors Adjoa Andoh, Keir Charles, and Cyril Nri dish on all the things left unsaid between the Danburys and Ledgers. Adjoa picks up where we left off, savoring the intrigue and mystery around Lady Danbury before we poke around her l…
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Welcome to an animated, wholly embodied discussion with the inimitable Yogesh Parmar. Yogesh is a leading behavioural scientist and the founder of GameChangers, India’s first fully integrated and diversified learning and development services enterprise. He is one of 100 Emerging Leaders in Asia, awarded by World Consulting & Research Corporation (W…
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In this episode, we sit down with Corey Mylchreest and Michelle Fairley to explore their favorite moments from the series. We'll gain a deeper understanding of their characters King George and the Dowager Princess Augusta, and how they fit into the overarching story of Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story. Michelle and Corey delve into their experie…
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Ashanti Martinez serves as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the General Assembly from Prince George’s County District 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates. A graduate of Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, D.C., Ashanti, shares about this and more as a Black LGBT politician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
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In this illuminating episode, Executive Producer Betsy Beers and Choreographer Jack Murphy take us behind the scenes of "Queen Charlotte A Bridgerton Story" to explore the intricacies of Shonda Rhimes' writing, the importance of movement in storytelling, and the heroic efforts that make this series an ode to women who remain the three-dimensional s…
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In this episode we're thrilled to welcome actors Sam Clemmett and Freddie Dennis. Join us for a delightful day off with the stars as they reflect on filming the hit show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts
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George Kachimanga is a Malawian human rights advocate and programmer. I was connected to George by Victor Chikalogwe, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Episode 2 guest. George shares about his career, his advocacy with organizations like Nyasa Rainbow Alliance, and his love of travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Series Director and Executive Producer Tom Verica re-examines the series' characters, aesthetic, and scope through his unique perspective as a key creative contributor. We wrap up with casting director Kelly Valentine Hendry who introduces us to the cast’s new faces, and what special moments led her to finding the right fit. For More Queen Charlott…
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Babu Gogineni is an Indian humanist, rationalist, and human rights activist who has served as Executive Director of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) and is also the founder of, South Asian Humanist Association and Indian Humanists. He is also the founder and owner of Skillguru, a training organization. On this episode of Pause wi…
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For anyone wanting to live with the cast and creative minds behind Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton story a little while longer, they’re in the right place. We're diving into each episode of Shondaland's stellar prequel. On Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Official Podcast, writer Shonda Rhimes, executive producer and series director Tom Veric…
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Sampson McCormick is an American stand-up comedian, writer, screenwriter, film producer, and activist. Through comedy, writing, directing, and his YouTube channel that features the Profiles on Black Gay Love series, Sampson encourages conversations around Black gay male life and sexuality. As a naturally funny and insightful comedian, Sampson has p…
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Season 3 debuts with Kaecy, a South African singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Performing since childhood, Kaecy has worked with such artists as Bongi & Collin, TheHasanGreen, and Letang Phumelela. Ditoro was the 1st single from Kaecy’s 2017 debut release titled So Beautiful. And he is a featured singer on the 2022 album We Too Are…
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This is more than a conversation. This is a video essay of a purposeful life, well-lived. My guest on this episode is Sushama Deshpande, writer, journalist, actor, director and all round awe-inspiring human. She is playful and passionate, a serious feminist and a delightful trouble maker, who shows us things ‘polite’ society would much rather not f…
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Jarrod D. King is a Philadelphia-based American author, national speaker, and co-host of the BoyFriends podcast. Jarrod and his co-hosts share their insights and experiences in relation to friendships and dating. With a focus on creating LGBT characters of color, Jarrod is the author of the 2016 sci-fi fantasy novel titled Pangaea: Unsettled Land, …
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Nandita Das is a curious mix of passionate purpose and laid-back charm. Director, producer, actor and activist, she brings a uniquely humanistic sensibility to all she does, exploring lesser explored facets of life through nuance and empathy. After the much acclaimed film, Manto, she now presents Zwigato, a slice of life film that holds a mirror to…
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Rasheed Newson is an American executive producer of Peacock's Bel-Air, a television drama writer, and the author of the New York Times notable and New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice debut novel My Government Means to Kill Me. Rasheed’s other producing and writing credits include Netflix’s Narcos, and Showtime’s The Chi. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Provocative, pragmatic and pioneering; Hansi Mehrotra is a force unto herself in the world of financial education. Founder of The Money Hans and one of Linkedin's top 10 voices in Money and Finance, Hansi talks us through her life and choices, the perils and pitfalls of following fads and unqualified 'finflueners' and the most sensible pathways to …
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Rayceen Pendarvis is an American event host, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian. And is known as the High Priestess of Love, the Queen of the Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC. Since the 1980s, Rayceen has received many honors, which include Capital Pride Hero in 2016, finalist in The Mayor’s Arts Awards for Ex…
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Interviewing over 50 professionals in the entertainment, literary, and other industries, creator and host Erick Taylor Woodby shares what sparked the idea in February 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden, to create a platform showcasing a global population often overlooked by LGBTQ+ and Black media outlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…
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Delano Burrowes is an American writer, poet, artist, and curator who has written for publications like HuffPost. He's from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the same city as early 20th Century Black American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. Delano's also co-founder of The Blackyard Collectiv…
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From theatre to television to film, Vinay Pathak is an acclaimed actor with extraordinary flair who slips in and out of roles with consummate ease. We travel with him to Bhojpur and Allahabad, to New York and Bombay, while he talks about his craft, how he keeps it honest, and why less is more when it comes to the portrayal of truth. Thank you for l…
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Adé Adeniji is a Dutch-based British consultant, coach, trainer, investigator, and mediator. With an academic background in employment law, Adé has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He’s also the co-founder of The Quest Collective C.I.C, a group supporting gay, bisexual, and queer men…
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Cyril Nri is a BAFTA-nominated British actor whose career spans over four decades, traversing stage, film, and television. Notable roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company include Lucius in Julius Caesar, Ariel in The Tempest, and Polonius in Hamlet. He earned his BAFTA nomination playing Lance Sullivan in Russell T. Davies’ 2015 Channel Four serie…
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Stefano Duc is an Italian writer for Il Grande Colibrì, a publication offering a "wide vision on the LGBTQIA world". Stefano digs beneath the surface of Italian society to write about the country’s diversity, highlighting the challenges faced by those who don’t fit one’s perception of who is Italian. With family origins in Mauritius, an island nati…
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Interviewed by notables like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Lulu® is an award-winning DEIB & LGBTQ youth & parent advocate helping parents to accept, affirm, and support their LGBTQ+ children. Known as The Momatrician, Dr. Lulu® is a media consultant, event host, bestselling author, and 3x TEDx Speaker. Her literary works include the books How to Raise Well-Ro…
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Cultural-political activist and feminist, Radhika Ganesh talks passion, politics, and privilege as we uncover what Ek Potlee Ret Ki is, if young people are even interested in politics, and the issue with the single story - tune in as we explore all of this and more. Thank you for listening! Watch all episodes of Pause with Nandini on https://youtub…
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