For this episode, gal-dem are joined by comedian and writer Sophie Duker as she discusses grief, escapism and teenage escapades. During a difficult period of her life, Sophie describes the comfort she found in trivial dramas during her teenage years. She was soon met with the stark reality of growing up after the passing of a close relative, causing her to realise the sacrifices her family had made for her happiness and to enable her to feel carefree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Nov 12, 2020•32 min
Author of incredible novels ‘ Here Comes the Su n’ and ‘ Patsy ’, Jamacian born writer Nicole Dennis Benn joins us this week to discuss colourism. A topic that she’s previously explored in both of her novels, Nicole reads an extract from an article she wrote on the colourism she was exposed to as a child. Having been witness to the glorification of skin bleaching in Jamaica, Nicole speaks on the long lasting impact of absorbing negative views about dark-skin, how writing has helped her heal and ...
Nov 05, 2020•35 min
Following a big move to Berlin prompted by Brexit, Dialogue Books publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove joins us this week to reflect on her journey of finding home. Having experienced homelessness after she moved out of her family home at 16, Sharmaine speaks about the difficulty she had receiving government support due to assumptions made about her middle class background. Despite a strained relationship with her parents, Sharmaine acknowledges the privileges her upbringing afforded her and speaks abo...
Oct 29, 2020•41 min
Today, gal-dem are joined by youth worker, community organiser and founder of Exist Loudly , Tanya Compas as she covers sensitive topics including racism, homophobia and homelessness. Framed through her journey with counselling, Tanya opens up about difficult periods in her life and the chosen family that were key in giving her the confidence to be the truest version of herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 23, 2020•39 min
It’s time to meet our new CEO, Mariel Richards; a familiar face who has previously headed up the Commercial division at gal-dem! An independent, sorter of problems, art lover and sewing extraordinaire, it’s time to get to know the many lovely facets to Mariel (she even knows some Japanese). Having matured from the self-confessed recklessness and adventure of her youth, join us as Mariel reflects on the true beauty of growing up: meeting all the different versions of ourselves. Hosted on Acast. S...
Oct 15, 2020•31 min
A major voice within the queer activism pace, we speak to the person at the heart of UK Black Pride , Lady Phyll . Delving into moments in her life and the pockets of wisdom that arose from them, Lady Phyll covers important topics when growing up as a young queer person of colour, such as spirituality and colourism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 08, 2020•49 min
Diane Abbott reflects on her Maiden speech and speaks to Liv and Charlie about her expansive political career and how she maintains hope for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week Aja joins Liv and Charlie to reflect on a recent article about sustainability, she discusses recent events online and gives us an insight into what she was like as a child - a furious letter written who called for brands to be and do better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Actress Diane Parish joins gal-dem and shares a short story written as a teenager. She offers insight into where the inspiration for the story came from as well as sharing valuable insights into parenthood and how she’s been coping during lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Chanel Miller speaks to gal-dem about the process behind writing her book, the importance of family and why she reads children's books to start her day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, gal-dem are joined by director, filmmaker and fashion stylist Basma Khalifa as she reflects on her love of storytelling and how it has nurtured her multifaceted career. A self-professed workaholic, Basma gives insight into how being a Black woman has shaped her sense of drive, shares wise words from her parents and proves why being ballsy can be a great thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this week’s episode of the podcast, gal-dem speak to Lewisham-raised musician, producer and songwriter Bradley Miller, who DJ’s as cktrl . Having experienced a difficult breakup, Bradley shares how heartbreak shaped his upcoming EP and ultimately led to fond memories and lessons learnt. Bradley discusses the ways in which cis straight men open up about their feelings, letting your guard down in relationships and his experience featuring in Beyonce’s Black is King . Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Aug 27, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week we are joined by Clara Amfo, who reflects on how her parents instilled within her the confidence to do anything in life - despite the stereotypes around black parents. She was the world's cutest kid, and she speaks to us about how she's defining what success looks like to her and dealing with people's all too often unsolicited opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, we are joined by the incredibly talented, Tiwa Savage. She talks about her activism work, supporting survivors of sexual violence in Nigeria as well as all things motherhood and the lessons her son has taught her over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week, we are joined by Amanda Seales, who reflects on her personal statement from a university application. She speaks to Liv and Charlie about the lessons she's learned throughout her career, about race and politics and how social media has cemented the idea that if it didn't happen online, it didn't happen! Amanda is a firm advocate for blocking and deleting people who don't make you feel good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 05, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem we chat with LA based musician Raveena , one of our cover stars for gal-dem Secrets. As a singer whose career has skyrocketed, Raveena delves into her journey to success and the difficulties she has faced along the way. We discuss relationships, life in and out of them, and how important boundaries and space are for personal growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 30, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Singer and cellist Kelsey Lu joins gal-dem to discuss religious cults, family love and finding harmony in nature. Growing up in a strict Jehovah’s Witness household, Kelsey Lu often got into trouble for having friends outside of her religion. Delving into her moments of rebellion and the associated guilt that came alongside them, Kelsey Lu explains how she found freedom by learning to accept herself. Find transcripts and show notes for all of Growing up with gal-dem here . Hosted on Acast. See a...
Jul 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, gal-dem are joined by journalist, author, and host of Slay In Your Lane podcast and book , Yomi Adegoke as she discusses manifestation, taking up space, and why social media is blurring notions of success. Upon entering an industry traditionally dominated by white, privately educated men, Yomi describes how she forged her own path as a journalist and became the representation she wanted to see growing up. Find transcripts and show notes for all of Growing up with gal-dem here . ...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week, author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri joins Liv and Charlie to talk about her experiences of growing up black in Ireland and how as a young girl she was held to more rigid standards than her peers. Her number one hobby at the time was boys, and she kept a diary which she speaks through during the show. Find transcripts and show notes for all of Growing up with gal-dem here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 08, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Singer-songwriter and BRIT nominee Joy Crookes joins gal-dem in this episode to explore all things family. Having moved out at a young age, Joy reflects on what it meant to have a ‘chosen’ family as a support network during a time of newfound responsibility and freedom. Also discussing topics such as generational trauma, Joy shares a restorative, bonding exercise that helped shape her connection with her heritage and her relationship with a loved one. Find transcripts and show notes for all of G...
Jul 02, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Theatre maker, producer and artist Travis Alabanza speaks to gal-dem about the idea of confessions, shame, and their introduction to queer spaces. They discuss the confidence that came with embracing their inner freak and how a pivotal moment at 17 have shaped who they are today. Find transcripts and show notes for all of Growing up with gal-dem here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 25, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Joining gal-dem for this episode is writer and cook Ruby Tandoh , who discusses food in lockdown, high expectations and why friends are so important. Having always been hyper-productive, as a teenager Ruby would closely align self-satisfaction with personal targets. A plethora of challenging goals and Ruby’s own high expectations of herself, caused her time to be spread thinly, weighing heavily on her mental state and sense of inner well-being. Here, Ruby discusses how being less busy enabled ti...
Jun 17, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, we speak to actor, writer, producer and creator of Chewing Gum Michaela Coel. Michaela reads an old blog post from her days in drama school where she reflects on the idea of "taking the note" as a young actor, as well as the limited roles that exist for black women on screen. Michaela also speaks to us about her experience of being spiked and how this informed her new drama; I May Destroy You , which is available to watch on iPlayer now . Find transcri...
Jun 10, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Recording live from Words Weekend festival , on this special episode we’re joined by Reni Eddo-Lodge , journalist and author of ‘ Why I’m No Longer Speaking to White People About Race ’, Mariam Khan , editor of anthology ‘ It’s Not About the Burqa ’ and writer, journalist and critic Anita Sethi . In a joint discussion between all three of our literary guests, we speak about encountering casual racism within friendship groups, the complexities of existing in multiple cultures and the impact that ...
Jun 03, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
During the fifth episode of Growing Up with gal-dem , singer-songwriter Sasha Keable speaks to gal-dem about her journey with mental health, substance abuse, and why taking medication should be destigmatised. After a lengthy battle with depression, we hear about the importance of therapy at various stages in her life. After seeking out therapy at a period when she was self-harming at a young age, she guides us through how these experiences have shaped her process as a musician. Find transcripts ...
May 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For the fourth episode of Growing Up with gal-dem , we hear from cultural curator and founder of BBZ , Naeem Davis . Naeem tells us about the LGBTQI+ spaces that helped to shape their identity growing up and how they were inspired to curate spaces that were even more inclusive. We hear about how a trip to San Francisco was a pivotal moment for adopting the term ‘queer’ and how this has influenced how they define themself. Naeem shares a text they sent a soon-to-be girlfriend, who they chased in ...
May 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, we sit down with model, LGBTQI+ activist and founder of Goddess Platform , Munroe Bergdorf . A prominent speaker on trans rights, she highlights members of the community and works to combat transphobia through her activism. Munroe reads text messages from a toxic relationship and shares the difficulties that come with growing apart from a partner. Having been in a relationship with someone with vastly differing views to her own, she reflects on how she...
May 13, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
After moving to London from Singapore, artist Elizabeth Gabrielle Lee was shocked by the everyday discrimination and sexualisation she faced and quickly realised that many other East Asian women either had been through or would experience similar issues. This inspired her project Xing - a photography book that explores how East Asian women move through the world. Through collaborating on creative projects, Elizabeth explains the strength and beauty she has found in forging interracial friendship...
May 06, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Kicking off the series, gal-dem speaks to Candice Carty-Williams, author of best-selling novel ‘ Queenie ’, about continuously being labelled the strong friend and family member. After the death of a close friend in her early twenties, Candice discusses her battle with depression and anxiety, and the pressures facing in the context of her Caribbean upbringing. We hear about the tools she has used over the years to enhance her mental wellbeing and set boundaries and how they inevitably influenced...
Apr 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Growing up with gal-dem , our first ever podcast. Inspired by our book I will not be erased: our stories growing up as people of colour , Liv Little and Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff of gal-dem magazine interview guests with their past diary entries, text messages and letters to uncover valuable lessons on growing up. Find transcripts and show notes for all of Growing up with gal-dem here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 20, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
