They, Defined

Listen to the wisdom that went into Adam Elliott-Cooper's latest book Black resistance to British policing and learn the history and politics that has created the racist police structure in Britain and the wonderful work of activists pouring their hearts into creating institutions that seek to care for our society before punishing and policing it. #StopTheBill

Yomi Adegoke is one of Britain's best writers, seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare, the Bible and an encyclopaedic knowledge of reality TV history. In part 1 of our conversation, Yom and I touch on what her childhood taught her about storytelling, the nuances of representation, and the dangers of teaching a young black woman about the societal injustices she is likely to face before she has the chance to define herself for herself.

Yomi Adegoke is one of Britain's best writers, seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare, the Bible and an encyclopaedic knowledge of reality TV history. In part 1 of our conversation, Yom and I touch on what her childhood taught her about storytelling, the nuances of representation, and the dangers of teaching a young black woman about the societal injustices she is likely to face before she has the chance to define herself for herself. Thank you, Yomi. Always a pleasure.

Hear the ups and downs of my first Ramadan. This was an intense, exciting, upsetting, and inspiring experience and I am so grateful for everyone who shared their time, words, and wisdom with me. If you're thinking about doing Ramadan, get in touch. It's definitely worth a go. Stay safe, stay well, and look after each other. Ramadan Mubarak!

A hero of mine, Musa Okwonga is a poet, podcaster, sports writer, and novelist whose latest novel In The End It Was All About Love explores what it's like to leave a place that is no longer right for you, to move to a new city, and to find your way once more. I loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Thanks.

Jamie Brown spoke to me about his poetry, creativity, and memories of his father, who he lost to Covid at the beginning of the year. While the pandemic has left the world asking "What's the point?", Jamie has still found the strength to channel his energy towards campaigning with Covid Justice UK. Find them on Facebook and Instagram at @covidjusticeuk to find out how you can help them get answers from the government about its management of the crisis and make sure no one else has to lose someone close to them.

Jamie Brown spoke to me about his poetry, creativity, and memories of his father, who he lost to Covid at the beginning of the year. While the pandemic has left the world asking "What's the point?", Jamie has still found the strength to channel his energy towards campaigning with Covid Justice UK. Find them on Facebook and Instagram at @covidjusticeuk to find out how you can help them get answers from the government about its management of the crisis and make sure no one else has to lose someone close to them. Thank you, Jamie, for being so honest, open, and friendly. Thanks for listening.

Here is part 2 of the my conversation with the amazing feminist, artist, entrepreneur and productivity mentor Claudia Sahuquillo. She talks to me about how she learned to find meaning and create her life as a piece of art. She now runs three businesses and teaches others to use creativity to make art, do business, find meaning, and be happy. Thank you, Claudia.