Afleveringen
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It's been a while! In this episode we say goodbye - *sob*. We chat about our podcasting journey, reminisce on our fave episodes + reflect on some challenges.
We're so grateful to our listeners who have continued to listen despite periods of patchiness sometimes. This podcast has been an integral part of both our lives and our friendship, and we will always have fond memories of it. Enjoy this final reflection from The Echo Chamber!
Lots of love + gratitude,
Jade + Ez x
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In this weeks episode we sit down and chat with Timi Sotire, editor of the anthology 'Black Joy'. We chat about what joy means to us, the revolutionary act of finding joy and being joyful as black people, and the process behind the production of the book. We chat about our parents, being joyful as a collective and as individuals, and how we're going to cultivate joy.
'Black Joy' is available to purchase where ever you buy your books. Remember your black and independent book retailers!
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In this episode we talk about the press-run and launch of Keisha The Sket by JadeLB. Jade talks about the journey, her emotions and some of the day-to-day realities of the whirlwind publication. Ez talks about her position as close friend to Jade and how it was to observe very closely.
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In this episode we talk about gendered oppression. We name some of our experiences of gendered violence, as well as how living as women presents specific dangers for us. We talk about the way this has lead to negative experiences in our sexual encounters with men and how these experiences are linked to wider narratives regarding misogyny in society. Jade names the link between misogyny and her desire to distance herself from Keisha The Sket for so many years and we both discuss the unlearning required for us to work towards living freely as Black women in Britain.
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In this weeks episode we talk about imposter syndrome and how it impacts our lives. Ez shares her experience of imposter syndrome in relation to her writing and Jade talks about the way it shows up for her in relationships. We highlight the way our identity as working class, Black women means that we struggle with both internal and external narratives about being imposters. Moreover, embodying these minoritised identities means we are often proponents of what Jade refers to as ‘DIY culture’, where we are innovators in our fields and this can add to feelings of being an imposter. You can read and subscribe to the newsletter referred to in this episode on: nancyadimora.com
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In this episode we model an intergenerational conversation with business woman, activist and recently published author Chief Mrs. Taiwo Taiwo. We talk about her experience as a Nigerian woman navigating business in Lagos in the 70’s and 80’s and discuss the many achievements which led her to writing her recently published book ‘My Mother’s Daughter’. Our conversation touches on some of the themes covered in the book including activism and grief within the Nigerian context. We look at our different approaches to activism and ask questions about the generational differences in our approach to and understanding of activism and social justice. You can buy Mrs. Taiwo’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mothers-Daughter-Coloured-Taiwo/dp/9785849457
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In this weeks episode we talk about love, reviewing bell hooks’ book ‘All About Love’ we discuss our foundational experiences of love and how that has informed our view of and interactions with love throughout our lives. bell hooks theory on love offers a radical, community centred approach to love which we are both challenged and refreshed by. The book encourages us to interrogate our understanding of love which in our case has highlighted the need to unlearn old patterns and beliefs.
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In this weeks episode we chat with Sharmadean Reid, winner of the 2021 Bold Future Award.
Find her on Instagram @sharmadeanreid and her latest venture @thestack.world
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In this weeks episode we discuss School. We both look back on our experiences and very different trajectories in primary school very briefly, and secondary school in greater depth.
Jade reflects on how her experiences of school, at a strict convent, provided academic support and direction she doesn’t remember getting elsewhere. She identifies that the struggles that stand out to her during school were relational, and the ways in which she has avoided processing this truth, while Ez identifies hers as being related to structures and more systematic in nature.
Despite having happy memories of school and identifying how popularity played a massive part in her experience, Ez identifies how her time at two secondary schools shaped a lot for her going forward. She relays how traumatic school experiences have been a theme as she’s spent time in adulthood unpacking childhood trauma.
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In this weeks episode we talk about shadow work. Ez describes shadow work as an act of self care, essential for self love and acceptance. We explore the discomfort and shame that accompanies looking at our shadows whilst acknowledging that shadow work is necessary to push past shame and live liberated lives. We touch on the relationship between shadow work and collective consciousness/collective care, examining how engaging with our shadow supports us to show up in community lovingly and authentically. Shadow work is painful, but important work and we hope this conversation resonates with you.
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In this weeks episode we talk about our journey as writers. Ez talks about grappling with feelings of imposter syndrome in relation to her writing and some of the ways whiteness clouds her ability to engage with diversity within literature. Jade touches on the importance of keeping a diary as a child and the way this nurtured her love for writing and expressing herself through writing. We acknowledge the way our identity differs from what would be considered the traditional archetype of a ‘writer’ and whilst this may come with its limitations it also fuels our desire to tell our stories and the stories of those from marginalised communities.
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In this weeks episode we sit down with special guest Ebinehita Iyere, Founder of Milk Honey Bees. Ebinehita talks about her experience of working with young Black women which led her to study Black girlhood in education. We share memories about when we first engaged with ourselves through a racialised and gendered lens, acknowledging the difficulties Black girls face growing up in the UK.
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We broach a very sensitive subject and debate that is being had about some comments the writer and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made about transgender women, as well as the more broader conversation on cancel culture.
In this episode we discuss our observations of the conversations being had, as well as Chimamanda's essay published in response. In terms of the transphobia part of the conversation, we acknowledge the gaps in our knowledge as well as our positions as privileged learners.
We hope you enjoy our musings in this conversation, and we're open to any feedback or comments.
Jade & Ez x
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In this episode we recap on our goals for the year and take stock of the progress we’ve made in relation to the vision boarding exercise we completed in January. Ez spoke about the magic of manifesting a new life in Nigeria as well as some of the difficulties in reaching her financial goals. Jade speaks about the sense of ease and alignment she feels in relation to her housing situation as well as progress with her upcoming book. Traditionally, setting goals has felt anxiety inducing for us so we celebrate our commitment to ourselves and the ways we’re able to map progress in this area of our lives. We send love to anyone working towards specific goals this year as well anyone who struggles with goal setting.
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Ep 67. Have A Break Have A KitKat by The Echo Chamber
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In Conversation with a Social Worker ft. Sarah by The Echo Chamber
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Ep 65. The Verdict ft. Franklyn Addo by The Echo Chamber
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In this episode we discuss our experience of breakdowns. We talk about some of the things we can identify as structural causes of mental breakdowns as well as the interpersonal, relational causes for people to reach breaking point. We talk about how it felt to witness our mums breakdown and Ez talks about how living with Borderline Personality Disorder means she experiences breakdowns regularly and how she is learning to cope with this.
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In this episode we chat with Kadra Abdinasir of CharitySoWhite. We discuss the ways in which structural racism pervades the Third Sector and Charitable organisations, and the ways in which this impacts black recipients of charitable assistance as well as Third Sector employees, both at home and internationally.
Having each had a variable degree of experience in the sector, we start of the conversation sharing our hopes for the sector and end the chat with new fire for the creative ways that white supremacist patriarchy impacts the livelihoods of black people the world over.
Check out the work of CharitySoWhite here:
Twitter - @CharitySoWhite
Find Kadra Abdinasir here:
Twitter - @Kadra_A_
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