Recent Episodes
Episode 4
22 March 2024
Shaping Authentic Audiences
We are joined with Micallar Walker, Founder of Dark Matter Agency. We speak about building a community of authentic Black audiences, and the importance of centring Black voices in film, cinema, publishing, and the Arts.
Episode 3
2 August 2023
Honouring our Ancestors
Apex Zero is a multi-disciplinary artist who works as an emcee, beatmaker, filmmaker, photographer, and writer, and is originally from West London. He joins us for a deep and insightful conversation. We learn about how he honours the ancestors to create future possibilities through his work.
Episode 2
16 June 2023
Building Success and Serving Communities
World renowned barber and entrepreneur Mark Maciver, aka SliderCuts, joins us at the table to discuss the key components to building an international business whilst staying connected to local communities.
Episode 8
28 September 2022
Heritage Rooted & Connected Across Diasporas
Writer, photographer, and videomaker Riaz Phillips joins us to talk all things food, heritage, culture and community with the release of his latest book 'West Winds: Recipes, History and Tales from Jamaica'. We discuss the many ways we are connected through food across the African Diasporas.
Episode 7
10 August 2022
The Determined Path to Success
Gloria Ugwarelojo Biachi, a Lagos based Dance Artist, Choreographer, Fitness instructor, Actor and Costume Designer, shares how determination fuels her to achieve her goals and remain on the path to success.
Episode 6
31 March 2022
Authentic Expressions of Black Joy
Visual artist and teacher Birungi Kawooya joins Heather and Kamara for a heartfelt conversation about celebrating Black Womxn within the arts and making space for authentic expressions of joy and healing within her practice.
Episode 12
26 February 2021
Cultivating Roots Confidence
Writer, activist and creative entrepreneur Nick Makoha sits with us at the Yams & Yuca table to share his passion for food and poetry. We explore what it takes to cultivate confidence especially during challenging times.
Episode 11
17 February 2021
Experiencing Full Circle Moments
Heather shares her story of experiencing full circle moments in her life, and how they have contributed to her being able to continue the art of storytelling through her artistic and creative work.
Episode 10
12 February 2021
Building Visible Legacies
Pawlet Brookes, Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Serendipity is an experienced and highly respected senior manager and producer. She is at the forefront of developing Black arts in the UK.