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A VOICEOVER'S AUDIO ADVENTURE PODCASTRadio Producing | S3 E2In this episode, we talk about how your favourite radio shows are made and the people behind it. In this episode, we speak with radio producers Lisa Wahinya (BBC), Paul McLaughlin (Bauer) and have an in-depth chat with Adele Cross (BBC)Main TopicsWhat do radio producers doSkills needed to be a radio producerTips & tricksAnd more…Additional ResourcesYou can find me at www.jotroy.comMy E-BOOK https://www.jotroy.com/ebookJoin the community https://www.instagram.com/voaudioadventurepodcast/_____Adele Cross - ht...
2023-11-1029 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 10 – SEASON FINALE – KELECHI OKAFOR ON BEING “JUST A BABY GIRL”**End of Season 1**
Multi-award winning Baby Girl, yes you read that correctly, Kelechi Okafor is my tenth and final guest this season.
If you're on social media, Kelechi Okafor is probably no stranger to you. I've been following Kelechi for years so I am thrilled that I got a chance to speak with Kelechi and gain more of an understanding of who she is and where she comes from.
The Nigerian-born south-Londoner opens up about breaking cultural boundaries, social expectations, and much more.
Allow us to take you on the final trip this season.
A quote from Kelechi:
‘Society teaches us...
2021-06-2421 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 9 - JOIVAN WADE - FROM THE WALL TO HOLLYWOODActor and entrepreneur Joivan Wade, joins me on the penultimate episode of Mind The Gap. For many of us, we first saw the British actor on the web series Mandem On The Wall. The show was a big hit and gained millions of views. But the multi-talented young Londoner didn't stop there. There was a lot to cover on this episode, from the wall to Hollywood, Joivan has proved time and time again that whatever he puts his mind to, he can and will achieve.
Listen as we discuss the influence his Jamaican roots have had on h...
2021-05-2415 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 8 - LADY PHYLL - BE THE CHANGEIn this episode I am joined by the co-founder of UK Black Pride, Lady Phyll.
You will hear Lady Phyll take you on a trip, travelling all the way back to her roots, upbringing and how all this has played a role in the woman she is today.
The work she has done for the LGBTQ+ community cannot be overlooked. Founded in 2005, UK Black Pride is Europe's largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent. UK Black Pride puts together a yearly event to celebrate diversity.
Website: www.ukblackpride.org.uk
Not to m...
2021-04-2419 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 7 - ISLAM, BRITAIN & MEIkram Mohamed is first generation in her family to be raised in the U.K. Her parents left everything they knew in Somalia to move to the U.K. As Ikram grew into her teens her parents became more and more concerned that her religious and cultural beliefs would be affected by her environment. Hear how Ikram navigated her identity with her unique life experiences in this episode.
This episode was featured on The Voice Online Newspaper. Have a read:
https://www.voice-online.co.uk/entertainment/sponsored/2021/03/19/mind-the-gap-keeps-our-culture-alive/
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2021-03-2417 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 6 - LOVE ISLAND SAMIRA MIGHTY ON BLACK BEAUTY STANDARDSLove Island contestant Samira Mighty was one of the originals on the hit show Love Island U.K. When she found out she was going into the villa, she knew her life would change but when she came out, it wasn't all glitz and glam. On this episode, Samira opens up about coming from a mixed heritage, the challenges she faced dealing with societies black beauty standards and the impact this has had on her overall mental health. Plus, we went on to discuss her time on X-Factor Celebrity back in 2019 and her journey transitioning from being known as a...
2021-02-2416 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 5 - EXPLORING BLACK-BRITISH IDENTITY WITH FEMI OYENIRANWelcome back to Mind The Gap! It's the first episode of 2021 and I’m kicking it off with award-winning actor and filmmaker Femi Oyeniran.
You may first have heard of Femi when he was playing the character Moony in Kidulthood but he has since then continued to make a mark in Black-British culture. He has directed films like The Intent which was a huge success. Not only did the film appear worldwide on Netflix but also sold out cinemas. Not to mention the fact it was funded and shot independently.
In this episode, we explore Fe...
2021-01-2417 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 4 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #MTG2020WRAPUPOn this episode I am joined by Madusha and Linda.E as we look back on the previous episodes of Mind The Gap in 2020.
Thank you to both Madusha and Linda.E as well as the entire Mind The Gap family for being a part of the journey.
I look forward to bringing you new fresh content in 2021.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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2020-12-2424 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 3 - THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON EDUCATIONFounder of Rant + Rave, Atem Mbeboh, joins me on this episode to discuss what it was like for him at age fifteen coming to the UK from Cameroon trying to figure out his identity. Whilst also trying to uphold the family pressures he was facing with regards to his studies and career.
Atem has also very kindly created a playlist, titled 'Mind The Gap - Time Capsule' on Spotify which includes a selection of tracks from his childhood.
Spotify playlist link: https://spoti.fi/3m1SkMv
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2020-11-2414 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 2 - BLACK, GAY AND A DRAG QUEENDaniel Jacob joined me on this episode to discuss the stigma attached to homosexuality among the African and Caribbean community. I am pleased to be able to share this with you on a month where we are celebrating black culture and life. It is important that we stick together moving forward, accepting one another and loving our differences.
In this episode you will hear about Daniel's journey in pushing through cultural pressures as a gay man and how he was able to overcome the obstacles he faced.
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2020-10-2413 min
MIND THE GAP(S.1) EPISODE 1 - THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE WITH EDDIE KADIBritish-Congolese comedian Eddie Kadi discusses what it was like leaving everything he had ever known as a child living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to come to the UK in hopes of a better life for him and his family.
During his youth, he struggled to embrace his culture as he tried to conform to the pressures of society in the UK. In an attempt to fit in, he found himself speaking less and less Lingala, his mother tongue, and soon discovered that by doing so he lost sense of his identity.
In t...
2020-09-2418 min
MIND THE GAPS1.TRAILER: MIND THE GAPI will be speaking to first generations raised in the UK about the pressures they've had to deal with growing up on Series 1 of Mind The Gap.
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2020-09-1800 min
blaxkcurrentLisa Kinga-Wahinya: The Power of ConversationBlaxkcurrent chats hosted by Patsy Aysha
A mini series all about race.
In this episode we talk growing up first generation in Britain, the affects of colourism and how to keep the Black Lives Matter movement going.
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2020-08-0936 min