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  • 14. A Good Name Is Worth More Than Money-Renée Neblett
    May 31 2024

    In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with artist, designer, educator and founder of Kokrobitey Institute, Ghana, Renée Neblett, affectionately known as 'Auntie Renée'. This conversation explores what it means/what it looks like to be a person of principle and to be honest, this conversation scratches the surface of the stories and the wisdom that Auntie Renée has to offer. Do check out the links below to learn more about this powerhouse of a woman is nothing short of inspirational.

    Also if you are an artist, they have a beautiful residency space next to the ocean, so you might want to check that out.

    Links:

    • Kokrobitey Institiute
    • Vogue Article
    • A Lesson in Development & Literacy - Building Kokrobitey (video conversation)



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    45 min
  • 13. Bring Your Voice In - Jasmine Cooray
    Apr 29 2024

    In Today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with poet, educator, psychotherapist and authour of poetry collection Inheritance, Jasmine Cooray. This expansive conversation delves into unlearning silence as goodness in womnahood, alopecia, learning to own yourself, and what it means to choose life on a daily basis. And Yes, I do get Jasmine to read one of her poems.

    You can and should buy yourself a copy of her book here:

    Inheritance

    Follow her work on social media: Instagram

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    1 h et 23 min
  • 12. Being Strong Is About Knowing How To Ask For Help - Edwige-Renée Dro
    Mar 31 2024

    In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks to Edwige Dro - translator and founder of 1949 Library of women's writings from Africa and the Black world.

    This conversation wanders through the many ways we find to ourselves and the joys and reality of accepting all that you are.

    Links to Edwige's work:
    1949 Library
    Website


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    1 h et 19 min
  • Recap
    Mar 2 2024

    This is the Season 2 teaser - host Tolu Agbelusi has woven a spoken word poem out of some of the memorable conversations of season 1 which she reads here.

    Mention is made of 2 poetry workshops which Tolu is running online in March 2024 - called Exploring the other Story and Writing Trauma. If these interest you, head over to www.toluagbelusi.com/shop

    Conversation 1 will be back on 31 March

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    8 min
  • 11. I Wouldn't Change A Thing - Tosin Oshinowo
    Aug 31 2023

    In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks to Architect, Designer and founder of CM Design Atelier, Curator of Sharja Architecture Triennial 2023, Tosin Oshinowo.

    This conversation unpacks what it means to live with purpose and vision, to start again after what may be deemed a failure (broken marriage) , the importance of doing good work so that you are ready when opportunity shows its head, and being alert to the fact that every part of your journey may have in it a lesson for your becoming.

    Tosin's work:

    CM Design Atelier - Architure and Design firm
    Ilé Ilà - Luxury furniture brand
    Sharjah Architecture Triennial

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    55 min
  • 10. Can't Cage the Wind - Mackayla Forde
    Jul 31 2023
    In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks to poet, performer, academic and author of Breathing Water, Mackayla Forde, in a conversation that explores the impact of education, what it means to start again, getting out of your own way and the joy of community especially in sisterhood.

    Mackayla's poetry collection Breathing Water is available here and you can find out more information about her and the services she offers on her website.

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    1 h et 10 min
  • 9. Bad Sex and Bad Sentences / Anything Is Possible - Leone Ross
    Jun 30 2023

    In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks to author, editor and educator Leone Ross, in an all encompassing conversation that moves smoothly from authenticity as a measure of strength, to beauty standards, the miracle of the human body, self talk, somatic therapy, sex and negotiating boundaries, eating disorders, upbringing and more. There are also little gems for the writers interspersed through the conversation.

    Leone's books which you should get are linked below

    This One Sky Day/ Popisho
    Come Let Us Sing Anyway
    Orange Laughter
    All the Blood Is Red

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    1 h et 26 min
  • 8. Seeing Myself as Whole - Anni Domingo
    May 31 2023

    In today's episode Tolu Agbelusi speaks to Anni Domingo, an Actress, Director, Teacher, Author and Artist.

    This conversation covers pivoting in your 70's, the importance of role models, fertility and adoption and knowing yourself enough to not be threatened by anyone else.

    Anni's first book 'Breaking the Maafa Chain' can be purchased here and wherever else you buy your books.

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    #Unlearning
    #UnlearningStrongwoman
    #StrongBlackWoman
    #Conditioning
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    56 min