Conversation's Need To Be Had!

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IN PECKHAM? This topic was already on my radar. This episode was recorded earlier this year in April. Many of us already have felt displaced when it comes to black hair shops such as PAKS. So recent events just brings back what we already knew was occurring within our community. We are joined by the one and only Marie Baker. She was born in Uganda. She is a truly b...

As we learnt in part 1 Maya Matanah is a qualified in many areas. We delve deeper into Maya's education and musical theatre school on this episode. Foundations within community: "Created and managed a Performance Art Youth Theatre within Lewisham, (1987)  Kept it functioning for 12 years (named Lewisham Black Arts Group  then renamed Loco Bravura Arts Group). Did some travelling and self...

On this episode we had a Conversation with Maya Matanah. (The SoothSayer Who Cooks) I am so happy i had an opportunity to learn more about this incredible woman. It is a privilege to share this conversation with the world. Many currently in London may know Maya as the woman behind Love Gift Vegan. A vegan Carribean restaurant in South London. Maya also has My Inner Sanctuary right next door to Lov...

It was a pleasure to have conversation with Andreena Leeanne on this episode. Andreena Leeanne is a Self-Employed Lived Experience Speaker, Writing Workshop Facilitator, Poet & Author of CHARRED: A survivor speaks her truth to inspire, a collection of poems published by Team Angelica in October 2020. Andreena writes and performs poetry to come to terms with and speak out about her pe...

We were honoured to have Teshay Makeda join us on Conversation's Need To Be Had! . Teshay Makeda is a Singer Songwriter and Vocal Healer. She has just released her debut EP " Omega Mother Goddess. "  Teshay Makeda has created her own sound called Roots and Soul influenced by her love for Reggae and Soul. Teshay Makeda allows us into her world and her heritage on this episode. Teshay Makeda sh...

We are back!!!  Chantelle is Joined by Monique. An ex-girlfriend she dated in her Late Teens. This reunion was unexpected from both sides but 2020 was a unexpected year.  Their Relationship was turbulent and Chantelle didn't know until this podcast they was "Official"  Monique played a significant part in Chantelle's Life journey.   Monique was studying at St Andrews Unive...

The continuation of Steph Thompson’s story. She goes into her alignment with Christianity. After feeling the desire to connect to God. Steph connected with a Church which changed her life. She found a place where she felt unconditional love.  After hiding her gender to her Church, she came out to her Pastor before being baptised.  This then lead to Steph asking serious questions to herse...

On our final Episode of Season 1.   We have the pleasure of having a Conversation with Steph Thompson. This Podcast has been broken into two parts, as we really did flow!! Steph is a Director, Producer and Writer. Her most recent project” Silenced” is available on Amazon Prime which is about Domestic Abuse. Directed by Sereena al Noor.  Steph lives in Birmingham and is of Jamaican descen...

On this Episode i was joined by my cousin Umreet. It was such a bizarre experience but im glad i get to share. We spoke in detail about Umreet's profession and how the pandemic has effected his career. He went into the benefits that have come because of the pandemic. Umreet also discusses being a Sikh and how his faith helps him to navigate in the world. His understandings of the current protests...

* Trigger Warning *  This episode features Sexual exploitation, Human Trafficking.       There was no stone left unturned in this episode. I had the pleasure of aligning with an absolute diamond who ironically has a project called Diamond you projects. I met this Queen in 2018 at beat-freeks in Birmingham. Since then, Samantha has shared her story as well as working w...

On this episode we had a conversation with Demetrius Williams. We initially met whilst working on Blvck canvas tv as Demetrius is a co-producer. This is a show focused on the uk black community and discussing different topics effecting the community. This platform gives space for perspectives and possible solutions. It was a pleasure to participate and to work alongside the whole Blvck canvas team...

Oh boy! The man that is StickyDub joined me on this Episode! " Original man of creation Stickydub, Musician & Herbalist" In his own words. This conversation delved into so many areas. We spoke about Nu tribe a collective StickyDub is a member of. The music industry, theories on humanity, Fatherhood, Solo Travel and everything in between. Join us as we flowed between timelines and give you this...

On this Episode, we go back to 2017.I still was under the name Iviee Mercutio. This is a Conversation between one of my Now friends Jeff who i met through NRKY! a producer i used to make music with a lot. Myself and Jeff collaborated on my 2018 EP Divine Timing alongside his music partner IK PROJECT.  Jeff is a sound engineer/ producer/dj/photographer who is half Thai, Half british. We met do...

On this episode we had a conversation with Él lÍnko. He is one of my soul brothers. It was great to have him feature on this podcast. Él Línko is a poet and songwriter. Born in Toronto, Canada but grew up in London, England. His purpose is to help raise the vibration of the planet, through his art. Although writing is his main art form, his love for the arts branches off into; rapping, singing, mu...

On this episode I had the delight of having a conversation with Lauren. She is  a Poet, Artist, Carpenter and Earth Angel.   We spoke about her experiences living with B.P.D (BorderLine Personality Disorder)  Lauren also shared that she received a late diagnosis and how that hindered her understanding of self. Lauren also delved into her Spirituality and how that helps her to deal w...

On this episode we had a conversation with Shanice. She spoke about her experiences going to theatre school. Her upbringing, relationships and how she developed her mindset through 'ohtherealher". This was recorded in 2018 so some content is not relative to her current lifestyle.  Shanice is also a writer and youth support worker. She graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Dram...

On this first episode.  We had a conversation with Kharis, a fashion designer (Bykharis) based in London. She delved straight into her experiences in the fashion industry. Her spiritual awakening and her view on the world. This was recorded in 2019 since then Kharis has expanded her business to provide crystal hand made jewellery aswell as providing spiritual wisdom and direction in these unc...