How Did I Get Here?

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Tobi Oredein, starting from her childhood fascination with journalism to the creation of groundbreaking platform, Black Ballad. She reflects on the unique challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, her upbringing with White adoptive parents, and the profound connection she maintains with her Nigerian culture. She opens up about h...

In this episode, we journey through the life and career of Dr. Ayshah Johnston, exploring her path into studying history, her early career in writing, freelancing and publishing, and her experiences with Islamophobia. She shares her work in curriculum reform, educating people about Black British history, and the importance of interrogating histories. Plus, valuable advice for young historians and...

In this episode, learn about Michael Buffong's journey starting out as an actor, realising his calling was in directing and then landing his role as the Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre. Get an insight into some of the learning curves he's experienced in the industry and how he finds balance, his thoughts on the UK vs US entertainment industry, and the changes he wants to see in the UK theatre...

In this episode, Dr. Peggy Brunache shares her journey from TV, music, and festivals to becoming an archaeologist. She explores Black joy, slave cuisine, resistance, her path into food history, and creating partnerships between universities. She also offers advice for young people and reflects on her unconventional academic career blending arts. __      How Did I Get Here? is a Blac...

A non-conventional academic career, with a mix of arts has been on the menu for Dr. Peggy Brunache, exploring archaeology, the culinary tapestry of slave cuisine, and Black joy as forms of resistance. __      How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heri...

Writing, freelancing, and publishing were just the beginning for Dr. Aysha Johnston. She set out to educate people on Black British history, interrogate histories, and reform the curriculum. __      How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage indus...

Tobi Oredein had an idea to create Black Ballad, a lifestyle platform that seeks to tell the human experience through the eyes of Black British women, all while navigating her identity, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. __      How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into...

From the big screen to behind the scenes, Micahel Buffong thought he'd take up space as an actor but his journey in the theatre industry led him to becoming the Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre. __    How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage indus...