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Conversation's Need To Be Had!S2.EP.3 A Conversation with Andreena Leeanne.It was a pleasure to have conversation with Andreena Leeanne on this episode. Andreena Leeanne is a Self-Employed Lived Experience Speaker, Writing Workshop Facilitator, Poet & Author of CHARRED: A survivor speaks her truth to inspire, a collection of poems published by Team Angelica in October 2020.Andreena writes and performs poetry to come to terms with and speak out about her personal experiences with homelessness, mental health, childhood sexual abuse and the many other challenges she has faced in her life. By speaking her truth, she hopes to inspire and empower others to speak and write their truth....2022-05-0157 min
Conversation's Need To Be Had!S2.EP.2 A Conversation with Teshay Makeda.We were honoured to have Teshay Makeda join us on Conversation's Need To Be Had! . Teshay Makeda is a Singer Songwriter and Vocal Healer. She has just released her debut EP " Omega Mother Goddess. " Teshay Makeda has created her own sound called Roots and Soul influenced by her love for Reggae and Soul. Teshay Makeda allows us into her world and her heritage on this episode. Teshay Makeda shares her journey into music and how her Rastafarian up bringing influenced her. We also talk about gentrification, food health, spirituality and so much more. Teshay Makeda spoke openly on...2022-04-131h 00
Conversation's Need To Be Had!S2.EP.1 A Conversation with Monique.We are back!!! Chantelle is Joined by Monique. An ex-girlfriend she dated in her Late Teens. This reunion was unexpected from both sides but 2020 was a unexpected year. Their Relationship was turbulent and Chantelle didn't know until this podcast they was "Official" Monique played a significant part in Chantelle's Life journey. Monique was studying at St Andrews University and invited Chantelle to live with her. This experience opened Chantelle's mind who was 17 at the time. This is something Chantelle is grateful for as she experienced "university life" at St Andrews. However it was an intense and heartbreaking experie...2022-03-071h 50
Conversation's Need To Be Had!Pt.2 A Conversation with Steph Thompson.The continuation of Steph Thompson’s story. She goes into her alignment with Christianity. After feeling the desire to connect to God. Steph connected with a Church which changed her life. She found a place where she felt unconditional love. After hiding her gender to her Church, she came out to her Pastor before being baptised. This then lead to Steph asking serious questions to herself and God. “Can she can still follow Christianity and be Trans?”Steph then shares her choice to de-transition. She shares how she deliberated about the decision. This is...2021-03-291h 27Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.10 A Conversation with Steph Thompson Pt. 1.On our final Episode of Season 1. We have the pleasure of having a Conversation with Steph Thompson. This Podcast has been broken into two parts, as we really did flow!!Steph is a Director, Producer and Writer. Her most recent project” Silenced” is available on Amazon Prime which is about Domestic Abuse. Directed by Sereena al Noor. Steph lives in Birmingham and is of Jamaican descent. Steph was well known on the LGBT scene as a transgendered Man. She has recently De transitioned. Her bravery encouraged me to reach out as it is very ra...2021-03-261h 01Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.9 A Conversation with Umreet Sandhu.On this Episode i was joined by my cousin Umreet. It was such a bizarre experience but im glad i get to share. We spoke in detail about Umreet's profession and how the pandemic has effected his career. He went into the benefits that have come because of the pandemic.Umreet also discusses being a Sikh and how his faith helps him to navigate in the world. His understandings of the current protests by Farmers in India. As explained on this podcast, It is much more complex then current times. Umreet went into the history and impact of...2021-03-081h 38Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.8 A Conversation with Samantha Browne.* Trigger Warning * This episode features Sexual exploitation, Human Trafficking. There was no stone left unturned in this episode. I had the pleasure of aligning with an absolute diamond who ironically has a project called Diamond you projects. I met this Queen in 2018 at beat-freeks in Birmingham.Since then, Samantha has shared her story as well as working with some incredible organisations such as Amensty Uk. She shares in this episode being groomed into prositution then the porn industry. Sadly Samantha was later sex trafficked across the united kingdom. She was at the hands of pure...2021-02-221h 45Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.7 A Conversation with Demetrius Williams.On this episode we had a conversation with Demetrius Williams. We initially met whilst working on Blvck canvas tv as Demetrius is a co-producer. This is a show focused on the uk black community and discussing different topics effecting the community. This platform gives space for perspectives and possible solutions. It was a pleasure to participate and to work alongside the whole Blvck canvas team. Demetrius is a ex ballet dancer which i was highly shocked about on this episode. ( please be aware of the pitch on this episode at that moment lol) Demetrius is now a Digital Marketing S...2021-02-071h 37
Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.6 A Conversation with StickyDub.Oh boy! The man that is StickyDub joined me on this Episode! " Original man of creation Stickydub, Musician & Herbalist" In his own words. This conversation delved into so many areas. We spoke about Nu tribe a collective StickyDub is a member of. The music industry, theories on humanity, Fatherhood, Solo Travel and everything in between. Join us as we flowed between timelines and give you this raw honest conversation. 2020-11-161h 29Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.5 A Conversation with Jeff.On this Episode, we go back to 2017.I still was under the name Iviee Mercutio. This is a Conversation between one of my Now friends Jeff who i met through NRKY! a producer i used to make music with a lot. Myself and Jeff collaborated on my 2018 EP Divine Timing alongside his music partner IK PROJECT. Jeff is a sound engineer/ producer/dj/photographer who is half Thai, Half british. We met down South. Eastbourne to be exact, a coastal town i grew up near. . I have many fond memories creating music with IK PROJECT. Jeff is s...2020-10-0859 min
Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.4 A Conversation with Él LÍnko.On this episode we had a conversation with Él lÍnko. He is one of my soul brothers. It was great to have him feature on this podcast. Él Línko is a poet and songwriter. Born in Toronto, Canada but grew up in London, England. His purpose is to help raise the vibration of the planet, through his art. Although writing is his main art form, his love for the arts branches off into; rapping, singing, music production and dancing. We spoke about Él Línko's dual heritage, his views on Toxic Masculinity, Education and Spirituality. Be sure...2020-09-281h 14
Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.3 A Conversation with Lauren.On this episode I had the delight of having a conversation with Lauren. She is a Poet, Artist, Carpenter and Earth Angel. We spoke about her experiences living with B.P.D (BorderLine Personality Disorder) Lauren also shared that she received a late diagnosis and how that hindered her understanding of self. Lauren also delved into her Spirituality and how that helps her to deal with her Mental Health. Be sure to follow this Queen on her socials @_La_luz_del_lobo 2020-08-2447 min
Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.2 A Conversation with Shanice.On this episode we had a conversation with Shanice. She spoke about her experiences going to theatre school. Her upbringing, relationships and how she developed her mindset through 'ohtherealher". This was recorded in 2018 so some content is not relative to her current lifestyle. Shanice is also a writer and youth support worker. She graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2015 and since then has worked with Complicitè, The English National Opera, BBC, ITV and more. Shanice is now working on her debut one woman show 'Girls are Mental' while simultaneously working as a yo...2020-08-181h 18Conversation's Need To Be Had!EP.1 A Conversation with Kharis.On this first episode. We had a conversation with Kharis, a fashion designer (Bykharis) based in London. She delved straight into her experiences in the fashion industry. Her spiritual awakening and her view on the world. This was recorded in 2019 since then Kharis has expanded her business to provide crystal hand made jewellery aswell as providing spiritual wisdom and direction in these uncertain times. Be sure to follow her on all socials @bykharis2020-08-081h 21