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...
Mar 14, 2022•56 min
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! Find us on...
Nov 15, 2021•52 min
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. Find us on Twitter @echochamberpod_ Instagram @theechochamberpod and Facebook @theechochamberpod
Nov 08, 2021•56 min
Find us on Twitter @echochamberpod_ Instagram @theechochamberpod and Facebook @theechochamberpod
Nov 01, 2021•42 min
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 re...
Oct 24, 2021•47 min
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’, whe...
Oct 10, 2021•34 min
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 differe...
Oct 03, 2021•59 min
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. Find us o...
Sep 27, 2021•50 min
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 Find us on Twitter @echochamberpod_ Instagram @theechochamberpod and Facebook @theechochamberpod
Sep 20, 2021•32 min
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 he...
Sep 12, 2021•53 min
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 authent...
Sep 05, 2021•49 min
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 ‘write...
Aug 30, 2021•37 min
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.
Aug 15, 2021•59 min
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 h...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 w...
Aug 01, 2021•45 min
Ep 67. Have A Break Have A KitKat by The Echo Chamber
Jun 06, 2021•41 min
In Conversation with a Social Worker ft. Sarah by The Echo Chamber
May 09, 2021•59 min
Ep 65. The Verdict ft. Franklyn Addo by The Echo Chamber
Apr 25, 2021•57 min
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. Find us on Twitter @echochamberpod_ Instagram @theechochamb...
Apr 18, 2021•41 min
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 whit...
Apr 11, 2021•50 min
In this episode we discuss homophobia in the Black community. We share our views on Lil Nas X’s controversial music video - Montero (https://youtu.be/6swmTBVI83k ) and talk about the impact of his use of religious imagery. We discuss the tension between our discomfort, admiration and empathy, and go on to talk about how our Christian upbringings influenced how we engaged with the video. The conversation moves on to directly address our views on homophobia in the Black community, which we identif...
Apr 04, 2021•40 min
In this latest episode we comment on Meghan & Harry’s interview with Oprah. We share our thoughts on the interview as a whole, the parts that surprised us, and the parts that didn’t. We ponder on the responsibilities Harry may have missed or not been privy to when he married Meghan and brought her in to the fold. This commentary begins to consider some of the politics, planning and contingencies that ought to follow when embarking on an interracial relationship. More broadly we re-look at ou...
Mar 22, 2021•46 min
TW: This conversation discusses sexual assault, murder and gendered violence towards womxn. In this episode we discuss the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, who was abducted and killed on her walk home. Sarah’s murder has sparked a national outcry and opened up the much needed conversation about sexual harassment and violence against womxn and girls. The lead suspect for Sarah’s murder is a serving Metropolitan Police officer and we talk about the abuse of power and the relationship between power ...
Mar 15, 2021•57 min
In this episode we sit down with therapist, author and business owner Laura Jayne to discuss her journey into becoming a therapist. Laura touches on her motivations to become a therapist and the fact that young, black, working class people still lack representation in her field. We talk about boundaries required in practising therapy and how this has positively impacted Laura's personal as well as her professional life. We discuss how race plays out in the therapy space and the way cultural comp...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode we sit down with Nancy Adimora, founder of AFREADA to discuss all things books and storytelling. We name the important role African literature has played in each of our lives and the impact of representation in literature for us as black girls growing up. Jade and Ez discuss the relationship between reading and their writing and some of the tension which accompanies this. Nancy eloquently describes her love for storytelling which led her to leave the corporate world to pursue a c...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we discuss our trajectory with money and debt. We talk openly about the relationship between money, debt and our mental health - acknowledging some of the challenges we faced growing up working class and black. We name the fact that our socio-economic backgrounds presented a number of challenges for us regarding our relationship with money and speak about the importance of having to teach ourselves to be financially competent as adults. Jade celebrates the progress she has made i...
Feb 22, 2021•54 min
TW: This episode is about suicide In this episode, Ez speaks openly about her experiences of suicidal ideation, following a suicide attempt last year. Ez and Jade discuss how the experience impacted them both. Framed around a recent think piece published on Black Ballad, we discuss our belief that although there has been progress in raising awareness around mental health within the Black community, some topics, such as suicide still feel 'too dark'. We're glad to be able to share this conversati...
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
In this episode we discuss the politics around diaspora identities generally and in relation to us, personally. Ez talks about home feeling like Eastern Nigeria generally despite it being a vast place made up of several states. She acknowledges the varying definitions of home and how the feeling of being at home manifests in response to surroundings, community and comfortability. Jade talks about her complex relationship with Britain being the place she has accepted as home to some degree due to...
Feb 01, 2021•48 min
In this episode we give an update on our therapy journeys, looking at the impact accessing regular therapy has had on us. Referring back to the very first episode, we’re able to map our progress in therapy and how for both of us, therapy served as a gateway into prioritising care and wellbeing. We discuss breaks in therapy and the difficult task of finding a new therapist. Jade touches on codependency and boundaries within the therapeutic relationship and the need to be mindful that we are trust...
Jan 25, 2021•38 min
In this episode we talk about our relationship with Intimacy, particularly in relation to sex. We talk about our difficulties with intimacy and how it shows up in sex and relationships, and some of the things that we're learning as we continue to journey in relationship with other people. We set some intentions for the future reflecting how we hope we can engage with in intimacy comfortably, healthily and authentically. Follow us on Instagram @theechochamberpod Twitter @echochamberpod_ and Faceb...
Jan 18, 2021•36 min
