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Growing up with gal-dem

A weekly Society, Culture and Personal Journals podcast
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Growing up with gal-dem

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Growing up with gal-dem

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Growing up with gal-dem

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Growing up with gal-dem

A weekly Society, Culture and Personal Journals podcast
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We're closing season 8 of Growing Up with gal-dem in conversation with North London’s very own Nigerian songstress: Bellah. Nie & Natty sit down with the singer-songwriter talking all about her musical journey and creative storytelling process.
This week on Growing up with gal-dem we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto.Clarkisha talks to Natty and Nie about nurturing a safe space
On this week’s episode of our podcast, Natty and Nie speak to Lava La Rue about growing up as a Black alt kid, co-founding NiNE8 collective with school friends Biig Pig and Mac Wetha, and the importance of collectivism in the creative industrie
In this episode, Natty and Nie are joined by British-Chinese cricket player Issy Wong. Issy shares how she came into her cricket career and the lifestyle she cultivated from this. Familial connection is a prevalent value with Issy; and througho
This week we're joined by fashion designer and creative Priya Ahluwalia. With Nigerian and Indian roots, Priya talks to Natty and Nie all about the intersections between creativity and sustainability in the fashion industry.We hear more about t
Welcome to this week's episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, with Valentine's day around the corner. Tune in to our conversation with 'quintessential' Gemini, queer Chinese-Australian and author of 'Be not afraid of love', Mimi Zhu.This episode t
This episode of Growing up with gal-dem contains mentions of death and grief. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to this episode, please skip this one and listen to one of our othersThis week, we're kicking off season 8 with Amaarae, pr
In our final episode of season 7 we are joined by the ever-talented Paapa Essiedu, actor and primetime Emmy winner. In this uplifting and hilarious episode Natty, Nie and Paapa discuss the power of representation on stage and screen. In his joy
In this week’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem, Natty and Nie are joined by Maliha Abidi: artist, author and NFT Queen. Maliha talks us through why her books are about representation and appreciation for all the women of colour who have chan
This week on Growing up with gal-dem, Natty and Nie chat to blogger Natalie Lee, also known as Style Me Sunday. They talk all about body confidence and being one of the first people to strip off on social media. Natalie discusses her ongoing jo
This week we are joined by Debbie: singer, songwriter and musician who has worked with the likes of Stormzy. Debbie speaks to Natty and Nie about being the middle child of Ghanian and Nigerian parents and how church music started her inspiratio
Following her debut book release Brown Girls, we are joined by the lovely Daphne Palasi Andreades. Her new book takes a deep dive into the lives of a variety of young women of colour growing up in Queens, New York. Daphne masterfully taps into
This week on Growing up with gal-dem we’re joined by queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist Radam Ridwan. Radam talks about how they created an authentic space on social media and the importance of setting boundaries online. We discussed ho
Welcome to this week’s episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, Tune in to our conversation with inspiring coach, keynote speaker and founder of Pepper Your Talk, Dior Bediako. Natty and Nie talk to Dior all about her drive to build her own business
We’re back with season 7 of growing up with gal-dem, our amazing hosts natty Kasambala and  Niellah Arboine! This week, we’re kicking off with the amazing and one of a kind Mahalia who talks to us about her new song Whatever Simon Says and her
It’s our final episode of season 6 and we are joined by the lovely Anchal Seda, social media content creator, presenter and culture champion. In this positive and inspiring episode Anchal talks to us about her new book, What Would the Aunties S
Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes a mention of an abusive relationship and instances of violence.This week we are joined by Bonita Chola, Angela Camacho: indigenous creative, Bruja, and a community organiser for
Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death and illnessIn this’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem Natty and Nie are joined by Aisha Shaibu, LGBTQ+ activist, cultural producer, and founder. We hear about the significance of queer
Content warning: this episode contains mentions of deathThis week on Growing up with gal-dem, Nie and Natty chat to musician Rachel Chinouriri about the vast influences (spanning alternative music to horror films) that have affected her music n
Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes mentions of sexual violence. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to this episode, please feel free to skip this and listen to one of our other episodes.This week we are jo
Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated 3rd album featuring the likes of Pa Salieu, Jorja Smith and Berwyn we are joined by the legendary duo Ibeyi - twin sisters Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz. They talk us through their new song “Made of
This week on Growing up with gal-dem we’re joined by Anti-Disciplinary artist Tobi Adebajo.  Tobi talks about being a doula from both beginning of life to end of life - supporting black women after experiencing a traumatic birth experience them
Welcome back to Growing up with gal-dem, this week we’re joined by one of the leading next generation DJs in the UK, JAMZ SUPERNOVA. Hosting a weekly specialist show on BBC RADIO 1XTRA, Jamz has the privilege and platform to showcase new talent
We’re back with season 6 of growing up with gal-dem, our amazing hosts Natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine! This week, we’re kicking off with film and culture critic Zeba Blay who was one of the first people to coin the viral term #carefreeblac
In this, our final episode of season 5, we’re so excited to be joined by Malorie Blackman, award winning writer, and hero of so many of our childhoods. It’s an incredible episode, and one we’re so excited to share with you as we prepare for our
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