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Rich Queer AuntiesIt’s Not a Mother Wound. It’s Patriarchy.We keep saying we have mother wounds, but what if the real injury is deeper than our mothers? In this episode, we ask the question no one wants to touch: Who are our mothers, really? Not the role they performed. Not the fears they passed down. But the person underneath all that patriarchal survival.Christabel and Kachi crack open a deeply personal conversation about rage, abandonment, girlhood, queerness, and what it means to love our mothers without excusing the harm. From forced obedience to performative connection, we explore how patriarchy trains us to mistrust other women, and ho...2025-06-1846 min
CA3 Cup of tea seriesCrafting Loyalty from Day One: Employee Experience with Christabel Mensah StapletonOver the last few months we have been running a series of employee experience-themed podcasts, each aiming to give insight into several different aspects of employee experience. Today, I’m delighted to be joined by Christabel Mensah Stapleton, an expert in employee experience who is currently on secondment at Dalkia. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years at EDF in various roles, Christabel has continuously evolved her career within one of the world’s leading energy companies, ensuring her work stays exciting and impactful.What’s even more inspiring is how her passion for employee experi...2025-06-0221 min
2025 The Breath of Bliss Facilitator Training PodcastSomatic Presence Call with Christabel - May 202025-05-201h 34
2025 The Breath of Bliss Facilitator Training PodcastSomatic Presence Call with Christabel - April 12025-04-011h 40Rich Queer AuntiesSevered Selves, Righteous Rage & the Courage to ReintegrateIn this raw and reflective episode of Rich Queer Aunties, Christabel and Kachi use the hit show Severance as a powerful metaphor for the emotional fragmentation many of us endure, especially queer, Black, immigrant, and formerly religious folks.Through deeply personal storytelling, they explore themes of reintegration, rage, community, grief, and the courage it takes to reclaim your full self in a world that rewards compartmentalization. From family estrangement to navigating therapy, medicine, and chosen family, this conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t clean, but it’s real.Whether you’ve seen Severance or not, thi...2025-03-2749 min
2025 The Breath of Bliss Facilitator Training PodcastSomatic Presence Call with Christabel - March 182025-03-181h 37
2025 The Breath of Bliss Facilitator Training PodcastSomatic Presence Call with Christabel - March 42025-03-041h 22Rich Queer AuntiesBuilding Relational Skills to Defy EmpireIn this episode of Rich Queer Aunties, we dive deep into why relational skills are essential for our collective liberation. We explore the tensions between individualism, collectivism, and interdependence, unpacking how capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy have shaped the way we relate to one another.Christabel and Kachi reflect on their personal journeys with repair, conflict resolution, and deepening relational skills, not just in friendships and romantic relationships, but also in movement spaces. Why do so many relationships fall apart over unspoken expectations? How do we build the resilience to stay, repair, and grow while also discerning...2025-02-2544 minRich Queer AuntiesIf Your Spirituality Is Isolating You, It’s Not Working: A Critique of How We Practice Indigenous SpiritualitySpirituality should bring us closer to ourselves, to each other, and to the land. But too often, we see people leaving oppressive religious structures only to recreate the same hierarchies, dogma, and isolation in their spiritual journeys.
In this episode, we ask: Are we truly decolonizing our spirituality, or are we just replicating the same patterns with different language?
We explore:
✨ How indigenous wisdom offers pathways to healing beyond Western individualism
✨ The ways colonial trauma shapes modern spiritual practices
✨ Why relational accountability must be central to any spiritual path
...2025-01-3042 minRich Queer AuntiesHealing Beyond the Master’s Tools: Therapy, Queerness, and Rediscovering Indigenous WisdomHealing Beyond the Master’s Tools: Therapy, Queerness, and Rediscovering Indigenous Wisdom
In this deeply reflective episode, Christabel and Kachi dive into the layered complexities of healing as queer African immigrant women navigating Western therapeutic tools, cultural inheritance, and the longing for ancestral wisdom.
They explore questions like:
• Are the tools we’re using to heal truly liberating us?
• What happens when therapy and mindfulness no longer feel like enough?
• How do we reclaim indigenous healing practices that were disrupted by colonialism?
Through raw storytelling and vulnerable reflection, the...2025-01-0736 minRich Queer Aunties2024 Reflections: What we're leaving behind & what we're carrying forwardIn this heartfelt end-of-year episode, Christabel and Kachi sit down to reflect on 2024, its challenges, triumphs, and transformative lessons. From navigating healing journeys and embracing authenticity to setting bold intentions for the year ahead, this conversation dives deep into vulnerability, creativity, and the power of showing up fully in our lives.
Join us as we share personal stories, honor growth, and explore what it means to let go of fear, lean into courage, and build a life rooted in authenticity and ease.
✨ What you'll hear in this episode:
Insights from Kachi's healing journey post-injury
Ch...2024-12-2529 min
AudioDiasporaEP 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Breaking Barriers through Personal NarrativesEp. 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Using Personal Narratives in Podasts to Break BarriersIn a world where societal expectations can be stifling, Louise Lyons-Appiah’s story is a testament to breaking free from self-doubt to build communities and empower others through collaboration.In this episode, I speak with Louise, the co-founder of BreatheUnion and a passionate advocate for mental health, personal development, and equality. She shares her journey from feeling undermined as she battled sexism and racism in Britain, her home, to becoming an influential voice in the Black British diaspora. Her journey is nothing short of...2024-12-1333 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 81: Fight for the Life of Your Work! AudioDiaspora 2024 HighlightsEP 81: Fight for the Life of Your Work! AudioDiaspora 2024 HighlightsIt’s nearly the end of 2024, and as the year winds down, Christabel takes a moment to reflect on some of the most impactful AudioDiaspora conversations of the year so far. From the power of telling your truth to the art of owning your narrative, this episode is packed with wisdom from Black creatives you SHOULD know - and stories that will help the creators amongst you to push boundaries and stay true to your roots as you create your work.You'll hear Nana Ama Da...2024-11-2924 min
AudioDiasporaEp 80: Channing Chasten: It's Okay to Feel Discouraged; Use Those Feelings as Motivation to Reach Your Goals!Channing Chasten on ‘The 1% Kid’: Don’t Let Your Setbacks Dictate Your FutureChanning Chasten, the former Phoenix Rising football star and author of the kids' book, "The 1% Kid," shares why honoring disappointment and sadness in setting goals and boundaries was essential in achieving his career or creative goals. He also recounts how often being the only Black player on his team fueled his drive to excel - and how that drive has served him as a writer and business owner.Channing loves football – or soccer, as it’s called in the US, and talks about his...2024-11-1533 minRich Queer AuntiesChoosing Between an Anti-Black Country and a Homophobic One: Building a Youth Empowerment Center in GhanaIn this deeply personal episode of Rich Queer Aunties, we confront a difficult and often unspoken question: What do you choose when both anti-Blackness and homophobia are constant realities? As queer African women navigating these harsh truths, we share our stories of living between worlds - Christabel a nurse, and writer who immigrated to the U.S. from Ghana, and Kachi, a healer and Nigerian artist.
As two queer women, we’re in Ghana right now, facing the challenges head-on to build a youth empowerment and retreat center that offers safety, skill-building, and community for marginalized people. But it’s not j...2024-11-1115 min
AudioDiasporaEp 79: Shaznay Martin Is Challenging Media Stereotypes That Strip Black Women of Their Power.Shaznay Martin Is Creating The World She Wants To See Using the Camera and the Pen.In this week’s episode, we are joined by Shaznay Martin, a writer and filmmaker who is forging her path in the media world and creating space for Black women on both sides of the camera. As a writer, Shaznay dissects and celebrates movies with complex Black women who take up space. Now, she’s spreading her creative wings by producing her film, inspired by classic Hollywood movies called ‘Noir.’ As she shares her journey with Christabel, you’ll learn effect...2024-11-0135 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 78: Dr. Shaun Anderson - Why I Share the ‘Right’ Stories of Athletes Pushing for Social JusticeHi everybody,I think the universe is ‘having a laugh’ because why is the episode we’re playing one week after I broke my ankle about…sports?!TOO. SOON!I jest! It’s fine!In this week’s episode, I speak with Dr. Shaun M. Anderson, the Knight Chair in Sports, Race, and Media at UNC-Chapel Hill, who is on a mission to share how athletes increasingly use their influence for social change. Our conversation comes a week after releasing a new collection of essays called ‘The Power of Basketball: NBA...2024-10-1837 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 77: How Did Halle Berry Call Hollywood Out?: AudioDiaspora Round UpHi everybody,I'll try to keep this note short(ish) because, well, a (not very) funny thing happened to me on Monday. I broke my ankle while on a run. I thought it might be a sprain. It turns out it is more than that. So I'm doing something I've never done before. I am going to rest, or should I say, I will sit my @$$ down (aka park my brain and slow things down.How did it happen? Well, I went on a run one day after recovering from the cold that I told...2024-10-1111 minRich Queer AuntiesDear Queer Babies, Your Healing Matters: Lessons from Our StoriesShow Notes:
In this episode of Rich Queer Aunties, we bring it all together - how our personal journeys of healing and self-discovery are deeply connected to yours. After sharing our own vulnerable stories in the last two episodes, today we reflect on what it all means for you, our dear queer babies, and why your healing matters.
Christabel and Kachi discuss the importance of storytelling in the healing process and how being open about our struggles can help others feel seen. We share lessons learned from our journeys - how healing isn’t linear, how being present with your em...2024-10-0829 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 75: Come Through, Diaspora!Fam!The impact of Black creators has been felt this week. For some, that has come with a feeling of uneaase. For others, it’s been a moment to celebrate a win. Nevertheless, what each of these creators are demonstrating is the power of following that north star, and the desire to tell the truth as you see it. Keep reading to hear about their inspiring achievements.First, thank you for listening to my interview with the Haiti Editor of ‘The Haitian Times,’ Fritznel D. Octave. Despite the insane pop culture news about a forme...2024-09-3011 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 74: Fritznel D. Octave: The Haitian Journalist Guided by the Pursuit of TruthHi everyone, Thank you for joining me again. I’m glad you’re back. How are you? It’s been another insane week, at least in US politics.Like everyone else, I laughed at the clever memes and remixes of the absurd, racist - and debunked - claims by former President Donald Trump that Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating cats and dogs in the US town of Springfield.Trump’s comments were so outlandish I was confident we’d move on quickly. Remember when he talked about ‘Sh!hole Countries’? Exactly. And then I woke up...2024-09-2044 minRich Queer Aunties20 Percent Better by 80 - A Conversation on Rage with ChristabelIn this episode of Rich Queer Aunties, Christabel's partner, Kachi, returns to the podcast to interview Christabel. They delve into Christabel's journey of healing through therapy, navigating complex PTSD, and embracing her authentic self.
Christabel shares personal stories about her struggles with anger and emotional outbursts, her challenging experiences growing up in an abusive household, and her journey to self-worth and acceptance, despite the lack of support from her religious community. The conversation also touches on the importance of a secure therapeutic relationship, the role of self-compassion, and practical steps for emotional regulation and personal growth.
Additionally, Christabel introduces her...2024-09-1751 min
Artist's Corner#27: Talking with Christabel Annora & Masdito Bachtiar about Music Process, Indonesia & Life!Hey everyone, welcome to Artist's Corner! I'm your host Nolan Brewer and today I'm joined by special guests Christabel Annora and Masdito Bachtiar. Both of them are musicians and songwriters and together they worked on the Mojiken game studio's "A Space for the Unbound". Outside of that, Christabel has released more amazing albums and music, and Masdito has worked on other great games and made great soundtracks for them. Huge thanks to Christabel and Masdito for joining me on today's episode, it was a blast! Artist's Corner is less of a formal interview, and more...2024-09-151h 28
AudioDiasporaEp. 73: AudioDiaspora RoundupWell, hello, hello!Thank you for the great feedback on last week’s episode—the conversation with Charlene Campbell. I loved it, too. She’s so generous with her time and talents. Speaking of sharing time, this weekend, I’m talking about interviewing authentically and finding historically under-recognized voices with student journalists for an online forum presented by the Youth Media Forward initiative by The Center for Sports Human Rights. I’ll be supporting their work over the coming months, too. As part of my prep for the event, I've created a set of tips to h...2024-09-1339 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 72: Charlene Campbell - What Executives Want in a PitchA WORD FROM OUR HOSTAD Fam!I had a hard time developing a good title for this week's newsletter. Then, just as I was about to give up, my producer, Nancy Kwamboka, pinged me to check out this week’s social media artwork she’d put together. Then, *cue angel chorus!*The phrase, a quote from Charlene Campbell of London’s Renaissance Studios - jumped out at me. The full quote is this: “Never underestimate the power of a good title and the conviction to keep pushing, even when others don...2024-09-0639 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 71: Up Next on AudioDiaspora!AD Fam!It was Labor Day in the US, so we’re dropping our episode on Tuesday! That means that Autumn (or Fall) is just around the corner. Don’t worry; I’m not ignoring the family members in the Caribbean, South America, or Africa (and yes, we have listeners there - I know this is a season of change for you, too!This third quarter of the year signals new things for all of us. In a previous edition of this newsletter, I talked about this being a season where we enjoy our harvest. I know...2024-09-0409 minRich Queer AuntiesComing Home to Self: A Conversation with KachiIn this episode of Rich Queer Aunties, Christabel welcomes a special guest, their partner Kachi, who shares their personal journey of self-discovery and healing. Kachi, an Igbo-American Nigerian artist and recovering engineer, delves into their transition from conforming to societal expectations to embracing their full, authentic self.
They discuss the influence of culture, family, and identity on their path, including the pivotal moments of moving to California, growing their facial hair, and exploring traditional Igbo spirituality.
The episode highlights the importance of living authentically, sustaining personal liberation, and the complexities of feeling connected yet different from one's community. Ideal for s...2024-09-031h 09
AudioDiasporaCherotich KibetA WORD FROM OUR HOSTAD Fam!I’m back in the US and still processing the crazy ups and downs of my world(s.)In the UK, while the riots may have quelled, people of colour around the country are still dealing with the effects. Writer Poorna Bell wrote this week that people are DMing her stories of being spat at in the street and afraid to leave the house. I dearly hope Britain doesn’t return to business as usual because we can’t move past this without an honest, open c...2024-08-2339 min
AudioDiasporaReplay Episode - Reflection: Britain Is Mine TooThis week, we’re replaying our conversation with Howard J. Davis, which first aired on May 15, 2024. Read a NEW reflection from Christabel about this episode:When I first talked to Howard J. Davis, aka HAUI, in May, I reflected on how, as a child, I felt compelled to fight against media portrayals of my community in the UK and found the courage to chase my dreams from American TV shows.Three months after my conversation with HAUI, I have new reflections. At the time of my writing, Britain experienced riots that broke cities and...2024-08-1629 minRich Queer AuntiesBoundaries in Context: A Guide for Those of Diasporic OriginWelcome back to RichQueerAunties, I'm Christabel, your host - nurse leader, writer, and African auntie. Today's episode explores boundaries within the unique context of diasporic origins.
Boundaries are often discussed but not in ways that fit our lived experiences. For many of us from the global South or with parents from there, boundaries are intricate. We grew up valuing community and family over individualism.
So how do we begin to own our individuality while respecting our roots? Unhooking our worthiness from our actions is key. Accepting our realities in a hyper-capitalistic society, recognizing our inherent worth, and building nurturing communities...2024-08-1324 minRich Queer AuntiesBoundaries in Context: A Guide for Those of Diasporic OriginWelcome back to RichQueerAunties, I'm Christabel, your host - nurse leader, writer, and African auntie. Today's episode explores boundaries within the unique context of diasporic origins.
Boundaries are often discussed but not in ways that fit our lived experiences. For many of us from the global South or with parents from there, boundaries are intricate. We grew up valuing community and family over individualism.
So how do we begin to own our individuality while respecting our roots? Unhooking our worthiness from our actions is key. Accepting our realities in a hyper-capitalistic society, recognizing our inherent...2024-08-1324 min
AudioDiasporaSummer ReadingA WORD FROM OUR HOSTIt’s my last week in the UK, and what a week it’s been.For me, this time was consumed by the inspiring highs of familial reconnection and Olympic superheroism. On the other end of the scale, I’ve had to process my anger and fear as I watched the UK riots first-hand.Watching the public conversation avoid having honest discussions about British racism had been hurtful.And in all of this, the country seems to have forgotten that all of this started because of mis...2024-08-0916 min
AudioDiasporaSummer ReadingWelcome Back, AD Fam!. For the third part of our Summer Picks series, we're super excited to welcome back Priscilla Owusu from 'Just Read It.' This week, Priscilla takes us through the powerful novel “How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House” by Cherie Jones.The book, which was shortlisted for the Women's Prize, follows the lives of Lala, Mira, and Wilma. Priscilla gives us a great overview, highlighting the themes of survival, loss, and resilience that make this story unforgettable. This episode promises an engaging discussion that will make you think about the me...2024-08-0211 min
AudioDiasporaSummer ReadingWhat’s good, AD Fam?!For the second part of our Summer Picks series, our special guest, Priscilla Owusu from ‘Just Read It’ takes a deep dive into the legacy and representation of “Queenie,” written by Candice Carty-Williams.For anyone who hasn’t read it yet, the novel centers around Queenie Jenkins, a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London. It explores her journey to self-understanding, love, and forgiveness as she struggles through a difficult breakup. The book, which many called groundbreaking when it was released in 2019, tackles the impact of being ‘the strong Black girl, discusse...2024-07-2613 min
AudioDiasporaSummer ReadingHappy Friday, AD Fam!In the first episode of our Summer Reads series, special guest Priscilla Owusu of ‘Just Read It’ walks us through a story that resonates deeply with the themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of one's true identity.The captivating tale of ‘Maame,’ officially called Maddie Wright, reveals the challenges of a 25-year-old British-Ghanaian woman navigating the demands of family, ambitions, and personal growth. While her elder brother is out pursuing his own goals and desires, her mother is away in Ghana managing the family business, and she is left at home to...2024-07-1913 min
AudioDiasporaAndy Mundy-CastleA WORD FROM OUR HOSTHappy Friday, AD Fam!First, I’m taking a break from interviewing folks for the next few weeks because I will be on my summer break! But worry ye not! Over the next four weeks, Priscilla Owusu of ‘Just Read It’ will share her Summer Book Picks with us! Tune in—listening to our ‘fabulous auntie vibes’ will be worth the listen, lol.That said, I’m leaving you all with a banger of an interview before my break. I’m speaking with the founder of Doc Hearts and the D...2024-07-1246 min
AudioDiasporaKerry-Ann StimpsonA WORD FROM OUR HOSTWOOSAH! It’s the end of the school year in my neck of the woods. And my eldest kid is moving on to middle school. It’s all-change here!! I gotta say, the transition to summer break is always a struggle for me. Like many guardians of school-aged humans, trying to entertain kids at home or taking them to camps that start at different times of the day often challenges my ability to maintain the good habits (like working out) I’ve tried to (re)establish. Wish me luck!I’...2024-06-1438 min
AudioDiasporaAudioDiaspora RoundupA WORD FROM OUR HOSTLately, I've been thinking a lot about how we creators tend to overlook the significance of using data to deepen our relationship with our audience. When I guide clients in refining their show angles, I always begin by asking who their target audience is. I've noticed that people rarely fully answer this question. Here's my take: knowing your audience means understanding their interests and where they engage with your content (i.e., your channels.) If you're unsure, don't fret - you can use data to gain insights into your a...2024-06-0708 min
AudioDiasporaTamara Barton-CampbellA WORD FROM OUR HOSTIf you’re a content maker with a mission or social message, it can feel hard to make a living telling content that’s meaningful to your community. But Tamara Barton-Campbell found a way to do it. She’s a bold storyteller and businesswoman who knows she deserves a seat at the media table. She shares invaluable tips on pitching your idea to a potential broadcast (or financial) partner. Subscribers can also read Tamara’s tips on financial viability AND discover what broadcasters are looking for in a show pitch.2024-05-3139 min
AudioDiasporaAudioDiaspora Round-UpA Word From Our HostTeam! I’m in New York City, wrapping up my time as part of the Sulzberger Executive Leadership 2024 cohort. I was selected because program leaders see me as an editorial leader with the potential to change the media. After five intense months, I’m inspired and ready to do just that. Part of my vision is to coach creators across the Diaspora who want to thrive in this new creator economy. The other part is to amplify diaspora creators who should be on your radar. So, I’m excited to tell you th...2024-05-2408 min
AudioDiasporaHoward J. DavisA WORD FROM THE HOST“A History is written, but I believe a myth is what we believe.” When I think about Howard J. Davis saying those words to me, I can’t help but reflect on the history I was told and believed – AND how that shaped how I moved in the world.As a kid, I loved TV and was fascinated with the US primarily because of the many American sitcoms I watched. Through those shows, I fell in love with the myth of the American Dream. So much so that I lo...2024-05-1729 min
AudioDiasporaNana-Ama DanquahA WORD FROM THE HOSTALWAYS fight for the life of your creative work. It’s a twist on a lesson Nana-Ama Danquah shares on the show and one of the biggest takeaways I’ve learned from her over the years.We first met in the aughts when she was a contributor on a radio show I supervised at NPR. Even then, she brought nothing but her ENTIRE self. That honesty unnerved me back then, and I tried my best not to show it. Today, I embrace it. As a writer, coach, and c...2024-05-1036 min
AudioDiasporaAlex ZepherinA WORD FROM THE HOST“Bet on yourself!” That’s the takeaway from my interview with Alex Zepherin. She is clear on why she does her work. When you listen to our interview, you’ll discover what helps her decide what kinds of projects she takes on and how her job gave her a new perspective on Black British culture and history. She’s creating the work-life balance that we all seek. She reminded me why staying true to your passions will rarely, if ever, steer you wrong.Today, we're diving headfirst into the world...2024-05-0325 min
Growing PainsVika's Adoption from RussiaIn today's episode, Vika shares her perspective on adoption starting from the beginning of her story -- in Russia. She gets honest, as per usual, and shares a unique point of view about what being adopted means to her and how it got her to where she is today. Christabel listens, responds, and asks questions at the end. This is a story with so many interesting nuances that will teach you not to judge anyone by their appearance.
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AudioDiasporaSvetlana Chigozie Onye-SanyaA WORD FROM THE HOSTI’m excited to be back with a new season of changemakers who are connecting the dots about our world in inspiring ways! Meet Svetlana Chigozie Onye-Sanya. Through her journalism, she helps us understand the conversations around climate justice. Through her fiction writing, she helps us demystify it - and compels us to connect with others. And through her music, she reminds us that we have a right to speak up.Welcome back to Audio Diaspora, Season 6! As we kick off this exciting season, we're thrilled to embark on...2024-04-2621 min
AudioDiasporaReplay Episode: Namulanta KomboA WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER + HOSTIt’s funny how the body keeps up with what the mind doesn’t. When my producers suggested we run this day on April 19th, a wave of tiredness came over me, but my eyes blasted past it, and my brain shut off. I simply said, ‘Yes,’ It’s just another day. But it’s not. You see, April 19 is the day my dad passed away.So, replaying this show on this date feels very appropriate. During my conversation with Namunlanta, we talked about the gifts our parents...2024-04-2038 minGrowing PainsRecognizing and Redirecting CodependencyIn today's talk on the red couch, we get right into it. It's about one of the most common and undetected toxic, and sometimes abusive, traits -- codependency.
Talk about a trauma bond. This episode is about our stories with codependency and what we've learned along the way.
We're each at different points in our journeys, as you will be too. That's the point. Be patient and compassionate with yourself. The only way out is through your truth.
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AudioDiasporaReplay Episode: ‘Chile, Please!’ with Felicia PrideA WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER + HOSTIf, like me, you spent some of this week digging deep to stay focused and energized as strangers made assumptions about what you bring to the creative table, this is the show for you. Listening to her talk about her passion for ‘the work’ and her unwavering focus on her ‘why’ helped her achieve her goals, even on the most challenging days, will re-energize you.This show is a perfect reminder that the shenanigans probably aren’t even about you. You’ve got this, and your people have got you!...2024-04-1330 min
AudioDiasporaEpisode Replay: Kimberly McIntoshA WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER + HOSTBlack Girl Magic. I love that term. We are magical and excellent, but I believe we’re just as loveable when we’re not so magical - you know, like when we’re regular - or when we fail. Seeing it in specific contexts, like work, brings to mind - for me at least - this idea of needing to be twice as good to get half as much; something that still rings true for so many of us, sadly. Our conversation might focus on Black girls, but given the pressur...2024-04-0640 min
AudioDiasporaEpisode Replay: Dr. Therí A. PickensA WORD FROM THE FOUNDER + HOSTThis conversation reminded me that not everything you see is what you get. Black superheroes, like Sojourner Truth, didn’t become great despite their disabilities. They became great BECAUSE of them. They were shaped by all of whom they were to lead and become legends in their own way. I urge you to listen to this conversation. It was one of those moments where, as I listened to Dr. Therí drop dimes in the most beautiful, graceful way, I found myself checking my ability bias in the BIGGEST way...2024-03-2942 min
AudioDiasporaEPISODE REPLAY: Unpacking "Under-Recognized" with Chloe NwangwuUnder-represented or under-recognized? My brain exploded during this conversation with N. Chloe Nwangwu. Listen to the show, and you’ll hear the moment it happens. When Chloe introduced the term ‘under-recognized’ in our conversation, I immediately understood how that framing moved the onus - aka the responsibility and the lack - away from the people fighting against it - and TOWARD the people who have the biases. And in doing so, the term signals WHO should be doing the work. HINT: It’s NOT the people who are regularly shut out of media narratives but the tradit...2024-03-1735 min
AudioDiasporaEsther Armah - Unveiling Stories of Healing and Emotional JusticeTo mark International Women’s Day, we sit down with Esther Armah, the visionary CEO and founder of The Armah Institue of Emotional Justice. On this powerful episode of AudioDiaspora, Esther shares her insights on Black women’s relationship to work, joy, and Black love, as discussed in her latest book, “Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing.” She also shares the groundbreaking work of her institute.From her upbringing as the daughter of activists during the 1966 Ghanaian military coup to her dynamic career as a playwright, author, and journalist, Esther’s journey serves as a testament to the res...2024-03-0840 min
AudioDiasporaChloé Nwangwu - A Conversation with The Brand ScientistStep into the thought-provoking realm of Audio Diaspora as we engage in a dynamic conversation with Chloé Nwangwu, also known as “The Brand Scientist.” In this episode, we explore the intersection of academia, technology, and underrepresentation — and unravel the complexities of visibility biases and their profound impact on individuals and communities.Chloé shares her academic journey and unique approach to leveraging behavioral science and mediation to empower brands and marginalized voices. From her family’s medical legacy to her pioneering work in conflict resolution, Chloé shares insights into navigating the often-unseen dynamics of the tech world and beyond. 2024-02-2435 min
Why We CareLearning from and for nature with Christabel Reed, Co-Founder of Earthed and AdvayaIn today’s episode I’m speaking with Christabel Reed, the co-founder of two online learning platforms: advaya, and Earthed. A few years ago Christabel and her sister Ruby created advaya, a platform at the intersection of ecology, consciousness and the body, to help people heal their relationships with themselves, each other and the natural living world. They then developed and launched Earthed, a nature skills platform removing the obstacles towards a mass mobilised ecosystem restoration movement.I love that through Earthed you can access a mix of theoretical as well as very practical courses, and lear...2024-02-2129 min
AudioDiasporaBlaine D. Teamer - From Playwright to Podcaster: Afro-Existential JourneyStep into the vibrant world of creativity with host Christabel Nsiah-Buadi as she welcomes Blaine D. Teamer, the multi-talented artist, playwright, and host of the Afro-Existential podcast.Get ready to dive into the behind-the-scenes journey of Blaine's creative endeavors, from the stages of LA and NY to the captivating world of podcasting.In this candid episode of Audio Diaspora, Blaine shares juicy details about his theatrical roots, his bold approach to storytelling, and the rollercoaster ride of pitching a children's book amid a pandemic.So, grab your headphones and prepare to be inspired...2024-02-1035 min
AudioDiasporaTino Bvuzawabaya - Host of Black and RAWW PodcastIn this episode, Christabel goes ‘back home’ to the UK for a chat with Tino Bvunzawabaya, the host of the Black and RAWW podcast. He started this incredible journey during the pandemic, driven by a deep passion for exploring and celebrating Black masculinity.Tino's journey from Zimbabwe to the UK shaped his perspective as a Black man in Britain. Feeling stuck between different worlds, he created a platform to break free from stereotypes.With over 60 episodes, Tino's podcast delves into vital issues facing Black men in the Diaspora. He also hosts events...2023-12-1642 min
AudioDiasporaNamulanta Kombo - Host of "Dear Daughter"On this episode of "The Cipher," we journey to Kenya to meet Namulanta Kombo, the host of "Dear Daughter," a BBC World Service production. Namulanta's podcast offers practical advice to future generations, driven by her experiences and a desire to share constructively with her daughter. She won the BBC World Service's International Podcasting competition, choosing podcasting as a flexible medium to gather letters from friends and family, exploring topics like generational trauma and life advice. The podcast transforms mother-daughter relationships and highlights the personal lives of parents. Hear Christabel and Namulanta reflect on their experiences of...2023-12-0138 min
My Cute NameChristabel meaningMeaning of name ChristabelView more details about name Christabel in: mycutename.com/name/Christabel#Christabel#MyCuteName#baby_name Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2902 min
AudioDiasporaJuliana Ogechi says there’s ‘No Shame In My Name!’In this episode, Christabel asks Juliana Ogechi, the host of the podcast ‘No Shame In My Name,’ what power do names carry? You’ll discover in this episode that the answer is ‘family history, global history, re-connection, and love.’Juliana is a Nigerian-British woman with a thoughtful and academic mind who wanted to explore the power of names in her podcast, ‘No Shame In My Name,’ to reflect on her own experiences and to see if others felt the same. It started three years ago and has attracted people worldwide, who are excited to share the meanings be...2023-10-1328 min
AudioDiaspora"Rewind Episode" W/Priscilla OwusuIn this episode, Christabel talks to Priscilla Owusu, a writer and the founder of Just Read It, a repository of reviews of books by Black British, American, and African authors. She has also written for The British Blacklist, the online global home for African and African-Caribbean British creative professionals on the screen and stage.A self-proclaimed ‘lover of a good book,’ Priscilla loves exploring the stories and creative expression people use to weave their narratives. She also loves discovering stories that put people from her community at the story's center. It’s something she’s always loved - listen...2023-09-2844 min
AudioDiasporaA Look Back to Daron Jenkins FULL EpisodeIn this episode, Christabel talks to Daron Jenkins, a NY-based media professional, content creator, podcast host, and producer, about what would happen if creators stopped second-guessing themselves and trusted their gut.Daron talks about how he created one of his shows, ‘12 Million,’ with his co-host Akbar Majeed and why he named the show after the Richard Wright book, ‘12 Million Black Voices.’ He also reflects on the show’s first episode, 'What it Means to be a Black Man in America,’ which Daron recorded right after George Floyd’s murder. It’s a raw, personal, and pained reflection of how he felt a...2023-09-2238 min
The Dave Crenshaw Success ShowThe Empowering Creator, Christabel Nsiah-Buadi - Creator Development Lead, SpotifyDiscover how Christabel Nsiah-Buadi became an award-winning journalist and developed Spotify's ground-breaking production fellowship: Sound Up: Behind the Mic. Her talent for writing and passion to help empower her community guided her into the successful life she enjoys today. In this episode, you'll learn how Christabel harnessed the power of listening to help others, followed her instincts, took calculated risks to reach her goal, and created boundaries to maintain a healthy balance in her life. Listen to Christabel's story and decide which action below will serve you best.Action Principles 2023-08-0954 minRich Queer AuntiesNavigating Religious Trauma, Self-Discovery, and Family Estrangement: A Journey of Healing and Growth. A conversation with Dan.This episode is sponsored by Rich Queer Aunties. Visit Rich Queer Aunties for all your fly RQA merch.
In this episode of Rich Queer Aunties podcast, host Christabel invites guest Dan to share their journey from being raised as Jehovah's Witnesses and their spiritual journey afterwards.
Dan, a multi-dimensional being who is an organizer, spiritualist, sorcerer, and abstract visual artist. Dan also uses sound and music as tools for healing and celebration.
They discuss topics such as religious trauma, being ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, the experiences of gay individuals shunned by their families, African religious spirituality, spiritual journeys, self-development, and estrangement from...2023-07-241h 26
AudioDiasporaS3: E15 - Representation Month: Dollie Henry MBE Dancing the Path to Change - and the Power of MovementStep into the vibrant Jazz dance world and its roots as Christabel sits down for a lively and captivating conversation with Dollie Henry MBE. Dollie is a true force in the world of performing arts. Her illustrious career as a performer, choreographer, theatre director, and jazz artist spans over four decades, earning her immense respect and admiration. As the founder and Artistic Director of BOP Jazz Theatre Company UK, she has been at the forefront of bringing Jazz to life on stage.But wait, this isn't your typical Jazz discussion! Dollie takes us on a journey to...2023-06-3036 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E14 - Kimberly McIntosh - "Black Girl, No Magic"Join Christabel in a captivating conversation with Kimberly McIntosh, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking book, "Black Girl, No Magic." Prepare to have your perspectives challenged as Kim and Christabel dive deep into discussions surrounding class, race, and the female experience within Black British communities. In this episode, Kim sheds light on her background and how she skilfully interwove childhood and adulthood stories into the powerful narrative of her book.From a young age, Kim had a passion for writing, which eventually led her to pursue a degree in History at The University of Manchester. Drawing from...2023-06-1640 min
AudioDiasporaSE3: E13 - Unleashing Audio Magic: Andrew Spence's Journey from Radio Waves to Podcast WavesJoin Christabel as she dives into a lively conversation with Andrew Spence, an award-winning Radio DJ, presenter, and co-founder of UNEDITED, an award-winning audio and visual production company.In this episode, Andrew spills the beans on his incredible journey, taking us from his creative roots to his thriving entrepreneurial ventures. He also shares his musical adventures, which include opening for some of the world's biggest acts - and having a front seat as Black British music finally found its voice. He and Christabel explore how his West Indian background fuels his work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit! Get...2023-06-0240 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E12 - The Psychedelic Path to Healing: Uncovering Deep Truths with Tonya MosleyIn this episode, The Cipher passes the mic to Tonya Mosley, once again, with the release of a new season of Truth Be Told. In this season, she looks at psychedelic therapy as a new path toward working through racial trauma. Buckle up as we fearlessly navigate the uncharted territory of this topic. Be prepared to have your preconceptions shattered as Christabel and Tonya lift the veil on the ancient relationship our communities have had with these therapies.This exploration goes beyond usage. In this episode, Christabel and Tonya discuss how in 'Truth Be Told, M...2023-05-2035 min
Archivradio – Geschichte im OriginalChristabel Pankhurst fordert das Frauenwahlrecht | 18.12.1908
Christabel Pankhurst (1880 - 1958), in Manchester geboren, war eine britische Suffragette und Tochter von Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928).
Einsatz für Frauenrechte durch Verbalattacken und Hungerstreiks
Mit öffentlichen Protesten, Verbalattacken auf ranghohe Politiker oder Hungerstreiks setzte sie sich für Frauenrechte ein. Ihre Aktionen bescherten Christabel Pankhurst mehrere Gefängnisaufenthalte.
Christabel Pankhurst – für Gleichberechtigung und Frauenwahlrecht
Von ihr stammt die erste Ton-Aufnahme einer Frauenrechtlerin überhaupt. Hier ist Christabel Pankhurst in einer Rede vom 18. Dezember 1908 zu hören – nachdem sie mal wieder aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wurde. Sie fordert vor allem, dass Frauen als gleichberechtigte Staatsbürgerinnen anerkannt wer...2023-05-1604 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E11 - Producing podcasts - From radio to a new medium: Daron Jenkins - Art, Music, PodcastsIn this episode, Christabel talks to Daron Jenkins, a NY-based media professional, content creator, podcast host, and producer, about what would happen if creators stopped second-guessing themselves and trusted their gut. Daron talks about how he created one of his shows, ‘12 Million,’ with his co-host Akbar Majeed and why he named the show after the Richard Wright book, ‘12 Million Black Voices.’ He also reflects on the show’s first episode, 'What it Means to be a Black Man in America,’ which Daron recorded right after George Floyd’s murder. It’s a raw, personal, and pained reflection of how he felt a...2023-05-1240 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E10 - Priscilla Owusu - Pen to Paper: Exploring the Art of StorytellingIn this episode, Christabel talks to Priscilla Owusu, a writer and the founder of Just Read It, a repository of reviews of books by Black British, American, and African authors. She has also written for The British Blacklist, the online global home for African and African-Caribbean British creative professionals on the screen and stage. A self-proclaimed ‘lover of a good book,’ Priscilla loves exploring the stories and creative expression people use to weave their narratives. She also loves discovering stories that put people from her community at the story's center. It’s something she’s always loved - listen...2023-04-2846 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E9 - Being Your Own Boss Month: Bernard Achampong - How Do You Balance Being Creative With Running A Business?In this episode, Christabel talks to Bernard Achampong, founder and co-director of UNEDITED, an audio and visual production company whose partners include Spotify, Audible UK, Amazon Music, Acast, BBC Radio 1Xtra, and ITN Productions.Bernard sits down with Christabel to discuss how he and his business partner, Andrew Spence (a future guest) went from wondering how they could change media narratives of Black Britons, following the death of Mark Duggan in 2011, to creating award-winning content that has caught the attention of Britain's media establishment. And yes, we're talking about awards, people! Bernard also shares production tips for...2023-04-1447 min
Unwind With a Free AudiobookA Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette Audiobook by Christabel PankhurstListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 677948
Title: A Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette
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Christabel Harriette Pankhurst (September 22, 1880 - February 13, 1958) was a British suffragette born in Manchester, England. A co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)--and daughter of women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and radical socialist Richard Pankhurst--she directed its militant actions from exile in France from 1912 to 1913. In 1914, Pankhurst supported the war against Germany. After...2023-03-3004 min
Embrace Into A Vivid Full Audiobook While Cooking.A Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette by Christabel PankhurstPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/677948to listen full audiobooks.
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Christabel Harriette Pankhurst (September 22, 1880 - February 13, 1958) was a British suffragette born in Manchester, England. A co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)--and daughter of women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and radical socialist Richard Pankhurst--she directed its militant actions from exile in France from 1912 to 1913. In 1914, Pankhurst supported the war against Germany. After the war, she moved to the...2023-03-2904 minDownload Latest Full Audiobooks in History, WorldA Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette by Christabel PankhurstPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/677948to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 4 minutes
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Genres: World
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Christabel Harriette Pankhurst (September 22, 1880 - February 13, 1958) was a British suffragette born in Manchester, England. A co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)--and daughter of women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and radical socialist Richard Pankhurst--she directed its militant actions from exile in France from 1912 to 1913. In 1914, Pankhurst supported the war against Germany. After the war, she moved to the...2023-03-2904 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in History, WorldA Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette by Christabel PankhurstPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/677948 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Rare Recording of Christabel Pankhurst, British Suffragette Author: Christabel Pankhurst Narrator: Christabel Pankhurst Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 4 minutes Release date: March 29, 2023 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: Christabel Harriette Pankhurst (September 22, 1880 - February 13, 1958) was a British suffragette born in Manchester, England. A co-founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)--and daughter of women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and radical socialist Richard Pankhurst--she directed its militant actions from exile in France from 1912 to 1913. In 1914, Pankhurst supported the war against Germany. After the war, she moved to...2023-03-2900 minRich Queer AuntiesUnconvering Authenticity- A Solo Episode on Love Loss and Learning to HealUncovering Authenticity: A Solo Episode on Love, Loss, and Learning to Heal
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AudioDiasporaEp. 19: THE CIPHER REWIND: Chantal Miller - Island Girls Rock!We're celebrating International Women's Month by replaying our favourite conversations with powerful women who are changing the world before we drop our NEW season on April 14.Straight from Nevis, we have a Caribbean connection for our final Women's History Month celebration — @chantal_olivia_miller_ from Island Girls Rock.Chantal started islandgirlsrock.com as a cultural movement. A movement for positivity. A movement to represent those from her diaspora in community and entrepreneurship.She and Christabel unpack the impact the mis- and under-representation of their communities had on their sense of nationhood. They also ta...2023-03-2429 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E4 - THE CIPHER REWIND: Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström - Telling Black Women’s Stories. Her way.The Cipher podcast is celebrating International Women's History Month by replaying conversations with some of OUR own change-making faves!Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, the author of In Every Mirror She’s Black, photographer and wanderluster, drops serious gems about self-belief, individuality, and what a culture’s relationship to work and play says about it.If you’re stressing out about writing that first word or wondering how to pivot INTO the job or life you love, this conversation with Lola is just for you!—'The Cipher' podcast amplifies Black creators worldw...2023-03-2228 min
AudioDiasporaS3: E3 - THE CIPHER REWIND: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah - Black Women. Pleasure. Freedom.We’re replaying conversations with powerful Black women who are changing the world to mark International Women’s Month! We’re starting with Christabel’s conversation with Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, author of ‘The Sex Lives of African Women,’ from season two. She reflects on how these stories changed her perspective on pleasure and freedom. She also shares why Black women should embrace our relationship with sex - no matter what that looks like. Here's a hint: it's 'cause we deserve it.Tap into The Cipher at thecipherpod.com - and give us a five-star rating while you’re...2023-03-2031 min
The Pankhurst Presents: Health Tech MattersMeet the Pankhurst Institute Director: Professor Niels PeekIn the opening episode, we speak to Professor Niels Peek, who is Director of the Christabel Pankhurst Institute and the University of Manchester's lead for Digital Health and Care. Niels has a background in computer science and AI, and his research focuses on translational data science for clinical risk prediction, personalised and precision medicine, patient safety, and multimorbidity. Niels and Videha discuss how to create thriving environments for health technology innovation and what makes a good leader. 2023-03-0119 min
The Pankhurst Presents: Health Tech MattersTrailerThe Pankhurst Presents: Health Tech Matters (HTM) is a podcast about technology and healthcare. It is hosted by Videha Sharma and Lamiece Hassan, from the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation. In each episode, we interview leading researchers, innovators and healthcare professionals linked with the Pankhurst Institute about how advances in areas such as digital health, advanced materials and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of healthcare. Podcast team Dr Videha Sharma hosts the HTM podcast. Videha is doctor in the NHS with a PhD in healthinformatics. He is interested i...2023-02-2801 min
AudioDiasporaS3:E1 - Anniwaa Buachie: "Creativity is Intrinsic to Being African!"Aaaaand we’re BACK for another great season of conversations with global Black visionaries. In this first episode of our THIRD season, we speak to Ghanaian-British actress, filmmaker, and writer Anniwaa Buachie, star of the film Moon Over Aburi. She talks about creating roles for women, traveling, finding your own space - and embracing her global African kid superpowers!Her other credits include the long-running British drama Holby City, Survivors Remorse STARZ, British feature film Aux - and Marvel X-Men ‘97.----Never miss an episode of The Cipher when you subscribe to our news...2023-02-1835 min
AudioDiasporaS2:E7 - AfriPods CEO Molly Jensen: African Podcasters Should Take Up Space!In the FINAL EPISODE of our second season, we go to Kenya, a nation with a vibrant podcasting scene. We’re passing the mic to Molly Jensen, the CEO, and co-founder of AfriPods. She tells Christabel why African podcasting is a brilliant way for creators to preserve cultural histories and create new spaces to explore taboo topics. Enjoy a vibrant discussion on why being OK with supporting a show’s growth, even if you’re not part of its target audience, is essential to keeping podcasting equitable and democratic.—Never miss an episode of The C...2023-02-1833 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 13: Freetown Collective - Embracing Unity While Challenging Traditional Views of Caribbean Manhood.We’re back in Trinidad for this episode of The Cipher, talking with Lou Lyons and Muhammed Muwakil, founding members of the supergroup Freetown Collective.Proud dreamers, these two artists created their Freetown Collective as a form of self-expression that would provide a uniquely Caribbean perspective. The two, who had very different careers before starting the band, met in 2010; their meeting was a meeting of minds; they bonded over their love of music and passion for social advocacy.Freetown Collective would become a source of music and thoughtful social advocacy. In thi...2023-02-1742 min
AudioDiasporaS2:E5 - Chantal Miller Black Girls Rock!In this episode, we take the mic to… Nevis (brapp! We’re in Nevis!) talking to the Founder of Island Girls Rock, Chantal Miller.Island Girls Rock is a cultural movement and a creative entrepreneurial community for women from the Caribbean and its diaspora. The movement offers events, a podcast, and an accompanying blog that delves into the stories of prominent black women from the community.Listen as Chantal and Christabel reflect on growing up Black in the UK, how the under-representation of African and Caribbean communities in the media made both women feel invisible, and...2023-02-1729 min
In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai104. The Great Regeneration: On Stories, Systems & Self / Ruby Reed & Christabel ReedIn 2015, sisters Ruby and Christabel Reed started organising events to explore the interconnections between ecology, community, spirituality and wellbeing. They understood the ecological emergency and mental health crisis to be inherently connected and wanted to learn about ways of being that could create happier, healthier and more just cultures.
This unfolding project became Advaya, a systems change initiative that organises around the principles of radical regeneration and joyful revolution. Since its inception, it has become a global platform for transformative education, which has organised over 200 events that promote everything from regenerative narratives, embodiment, daily practice, small scale agriculture and degrowth...2023-01-2150 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 11: Dhano Mc Nicol - Colo(u)r Outside The Lines. Break Out of Your Lane.In this episode, we take the mic to Trinidad and talk to ‘creative-preneur’ Dhano Mc Nicol, the mind behind the brand A BigBox of Crayons.A BigBox of Crayons includes a podcast called We Are Crayons, and a mini-documentary series, called Shades of a Crayon; a mini-documentary series. He also blogs regularly about celebrating Caribbean positivity and the movement of creatives, thinkers, and makers in the region.Christabel and Dhano reflect on the impact of being told to colo(u)r in the lines as a kid(sorry, not sorry!), the ways people in the Blac...2022-10-2834 min
AudioDiasporaEp. 9 - Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah on Love, Sex and LibertyIn this episode, we’re passing the mic to Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, author of “The Sex Lives of African Women.” We at 'The Cipher' fell in love with her book instantly. It’s brave, bold, and vulnerable. If ever there was a work that challenged a narrative about Black life worldwide, it’s this. In her book, Sekyiamah gathered African women from across the world to to talk about their relationships with sex. The good, bad, and ugly. But don’t be fooled, the book serves nothing but power, love, hope and freedom.Christabel and Nana get into what it...2022-09-2134 min
Rich Queer AuntiesWho’s to blame?Episode 4 - Who’s to blame?In this episode, Ginele and Christabel talk about the role blame plays in their life and relationship. Who’s to blame for all the things that can happen in a relationship? The infidelities, the feelings of abandonment, the lack of boundaries? It’s a good one.While you’re here, please remember to rate and write a review. It goes a long way to producing a successful podcast and we want nothing but success for our baby. Don’t forget to visit www.richqueeraunties.com/shop for exclusive R...2022-05-2432 minRich Queer AuntiesThe downside of being an empath - Part 1In this episode of Rich Queer Aunties, Ginele and Christabel get vulnerable on their opposing dispositions as a non-empath and an empath respectively. They talk about who an empath is, how it’s viewed in society as well as realizations they are having as they continue on their healing journeys. The connection between being an empath and hyper-vigilance as a result of trauma is not often talked about. In this episode, they talk about realizations Christabel is making about how the two are connected for her. Ginele shares how she integrates empathy into daily practices of s...2022-05-0935 minRich Queer AuntiesOur Origin Story - How we met.In the very first episode of the Rich Queer Aunties podcast, Christabel and Ginele dive into the story of how they met. Listen along as they reminisce about meeting in nursing school, moonshine nights, and, Christabel’s first divorce.Go to www.richqueeraunties.com for exclusive RQA merch.2022-04-2721 minRich Queer AuntiesIntroducing Fireside Chats With Ginele and Christabel.Hi everyone, it's been a while but that's because I really haven't been in the mood to record.I recorded this episode with Ginele back in November and I’m finally uploading it because I think its hella cute and raw and honest…kinda like our relationship.We’re going to be recording episodes going forward called Fireside Chats with Ginele and Christabel to talk about all the things. Our relationship is my favorite. Not because it’s perfect but because it is a chronicle of two people who knew nothing about how to love, learning...2022-01-2908 min
What Could Possibly Go Right?#44 Christabel Rose Reed: Curating Diverse Voices to Co-Create New FuturesChristabel Rose Reed is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and activist. She is on a mission to link inner transformation with social change and empower people to embark on the entwined journey of inner and outer healing.In 2015, Christabel and her sister Ruby founded Advaya, the London-based system change initiative that organizes around the principles of radical regeneration and joyful revolution. Since then they have launched a media platform called EarthSpace and organized over 150 events including full-day immersions, panel discussions, retreats, pilgrimages, circles, and festivals.Christabel addresses the question of “What Could Possibly Go Right?” with...2021-06-1535 min
Fear Less U™Fear Less University - Episode 34: Fear and Surviving the Arena ft. ChristabelChristabel is the host of the Surviving the Arena Podcast whom I had the pleasure of meeting through another friend of mine, Cassandra Rosa. Since this interview, we have connected through Instagram supporting each other’s various endeavors and entrepreneurial pursuits, and even though it’s been remotely through the pandemic, she is a genuine spirit I am delighted and honored to call a friend.
Inspired to motivate people to make their dreams into realities and help them start living the lives they have always wanted, Christabel focuses on taking people with her as she embarks on a jo...2021-03-191h 27
Nordic Art Agency PodcastChristabel Blackburn - In ConversationBritish artist Christabel Blackburn won Sky Art's Portrait Artist of the Year earlier in 2020 with her minimal and stripped back contemporary portraiture style. Christabel's compositions typically include flat planes of colour, architectural aspects, simplistic interiors with limited details balancing of context, reduction and intimacy.In the podcast, she discusses her journey as an artist and her recent experience painting music legend Nile Rodgers, founder of the 70s band Chic, which now hangs in the Royal Albert Hall in London. A must watch is the brilliant final of Sky Art's Portrait of the Year, which was...2020-10-0247 min
Surviving the ArenaIntroducing...Surviving the Arena!Welcome to the Surviving the Arena podcast! I am excited to launch this pilot episode and start this journey of self-improvement and healing with all of you listening. This episode gives you a brief introduction to me, your host Christabel, and an explanation of why I have decided to start this podcast. Please enjoy and stay tuned for tips and advice on how to overcome your past and create the future you have always wanted! 2020-08-0127 min
The Inner Olympian#10 - Christabel Nettey | Taking the Pressure off YourselfIn this episode, I chat with Canadian Olympian Christabel Nettey. Christabel is a 2016 Canadian Olympian, 2018 Commonwealth Champion, 2015 Pan American Games Champion, 7x National Champion, and 2021 Olympic hopeful. She is also the Canadian record holder in the long jump both indoors and outdoors. We talk about handling disappointment, losing her friend in the lead up to the 2016 Olympics, injury, taking the pressure off yourself, mindset & emotion management, giving yourself an opportunity, and much more.About Christabel NetteyChristabel grew up in British Columbia, Canada and is the youngest of two sisters. She made her first Canadian...2020-06-2242 min
Ignite Intimacy61 :: Uniting the Masculine + Feminine and Being Human with Christabel Jessica Christabel Jessica created a beautiful and powerful card deck focused on uniting the divine masculine and feminine energies. When I was introduced to her by a friend I knew we had to get on the line and jam about this important topic! Before our recording Christabel pulled a few cards and gives us a live reading on the call! We dive into topics like energetic clearing after intimate encounters, allowing ourselves the space to be human and experience our emotions fully, creating safe spaces physically and energetically and the importance of exploring and expressing both masculine and feminine energies in who we b...2018-03-1346 min
peopletalk's PodcastChristabel Clark reads the Devil by Guy de MaupassantChristabel Clark reads the Devil by Guy de Maupassant Directed and produced by Nigel KillickChristabel is a member of The National Youth theatre, and hopes to follow a career in acting after completing her degree in Philosophy at The University of Cambridge. Until then her she is seeking out any opportunity she can to be involved in the world of drama, and intends to join Footlights as soon as she gets to Cambridge!Christabel Clark is a young aspiring actress, currently filling her gap year with as much acting...2009-04-1920 min
peopletalk's PodcastChristabel Clark reads the Devil by Guy de MaupassantChristabel Clark reads the Devil by Guy de Maupassant Directed and produced by Nigel KillickChristabel is a member of The National Youth theatre, and hopes to follow a career in acting after completing her degree in Philosophy at The University of Cambridge. Until then her she is seeking out any opportunity she can to be involved in the world of drama, and intends to join Footlights as soon as she gets to Cambridge!Christabel Clark is a young aspiring actress, currently filling her gap year with as much acting...2009-04-1920 min