Anthems

Char Ellesse | BALD Char Ellesse is a content creator, model and speaker. She is the founder and director of Girlswillbeboys, an online platform using content to blur the lines between gender roles. Char’s debut film, Omg She’s Bald, showcased the stories of women from different cultures and backgrounds who had shaved their hair and was screened internationally.  Her word of the day is Bald.  CONN...

Raven Smith is a creative director, writer. He was formerly the commissioning director at Nowness, a contributor for British Vogue, and The Sunday Times style columnist, as well as freelancing as a creative director. Raven recently published his first book, ‘Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits’.  His word of the day is Straight.  CONNECT WITH RAVEN:  I: @raven_smith T: @Raven_Smith    #AnthemsPride is...

Jodie Mitchell is a stand-up comedian and drag king. Their work includes founding the queer stand-up comedy collective The Lol Word, hosting podcast Secret Dinosaur Cult with fellow comedian Sofie Hagen, and performing drag as John Travulva as part of award-winning drag king collective ‘Pecs’. Their word of the day is King.  CONNECT WITH JODIE:  I: @jodiemitchetc T: @JodieMitchell_    #AnthemsPrid...

Marc Thompson is an activist, health promotion specialist, mentor, lover of film and all things hip hop. Marc is the co-founder of www.prepster.info, a community based intervention that aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and an editor of www.blkoutuk.com a movement dedicated to creating safe spaces for black gay men. Marc is currently the director of The Love Tank, a...

Isabel Adomakoh Young is a performer, writer and activist. She performs with companies including Shotgun Carousel, and the award-winning drag king collective Pecs. She is also the founding director of Brainchild, an arts festival of live music, spoken word, film and art.  Her word of the day is Give.    CONNECT WITH ISABEL:  I: @bellefrog T: @isabel_ay   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 origina...

Amrou Al-Kadhi is a writer, drag performer and filmmaker. They have been selected as a Screen International Star of Tomorrow and one of 6 BFI/BAFTA Flare LGBTQ+ emerging filmmakers in 2017. Amrou is also the author of Unicorn, a memoir about queer intersectionality, and has written for publications including Attitude Magazine, The Guardian and Independent Voices.  Their word of the day is In-betwe...

Ellie Prohan is a DJ, broadcaster and promoter. She hosts shows for the likes of Beats 1 and Foundation FM, and does sets across the country such as Boiler Room. As well as this she puts on her own events, such as Ellie & Friends at The Ministry. Her word of the day is Culture.  CONNECT WITH ELLIE:  I: @ellieprohan T: @djellieprohan   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speech...

Jules Von Hep is a broadcaster and the most celebrated celebrity tanner. He co-founded the self tanning brand Isle of Paradise, and has tanned celebrities from Sienna Miller to Kate Moss. Jules also co-hosts comedy show ‘The Jules and Sarah Podcast’ with Sarah Powell.   His word of the day is Proud.    CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobic abuse and disordered eating.  CONNECT WITH JU...

dodie is a singer-songwriter and YouTuber with almost 3 million subscribers across her 2 channels. Since self-releasing her first EP in 2016, she has released a further 2, with ‘Human’ rising to number 5 on the official UK Albums Chart, and has collaborated with fellow musicians including Tom Walker, Jacob Collier and Orla Gartland.  Her word of the day is Complexity.    CONNECT WITH DODIE:  I: @d...

Travis Alabanza is a performance artist, poet and writer. After becoming the youngest recipient of the artist in residence workshop programme at the Tate, they’ve gone on to perform at venues including the V&A, the Roundhouse and the Barbican, including sold out international runs of their show ‘BURGERZ’, and to write a column in the Metro. They have been listed as one of the 25 most influential u...

Lotte Jeffs is a freelance writer and creative consultant. Previously, Lotte was the acting editor-in-chief and deputy editor of UK ELLE Magazine. She’s written for the likes of The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian, and is the author of the book How To Be A Gentlewoman.  Her word of the day is Wild.  CONNECT WITH LOTTE:  I: @LotteJeffs  T: @LotteJeffs    #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 or...

From June 1st we bring 30 Episodes over the 30 days of Pride Month written and voiced by contributors exclusively from the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring Lotte Jeffs, Travis Alabanza, Jamie Windust, dodie, Raven Smith, Lady Phyll, Asifa Lahore, Freddy McConnell, Lee Gray, Marc Thompson, Anick Soni and many many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casey is a musician, songwriter and DJ. Home for Casey is in their shared house in South-East London, with their newly adopted cat. Their word of the day is Release. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and ass...

Daljeet is a theatre in education and community arts practitioner. Home for Daljeet is in the home counties, where she can hear constant birdsong from her garden. Her word of the day is Nest. CW: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse and racial discrimination. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people...

Sian is a freelance journalist, creative and mental health campaigner. Home for Sian is currently the converted warehouse in North London that she shares with 11 housemates. Her word of the day is Foggy. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over...

Emma Nzioka | REFLECTION Emma is a freelance artist, DJ, cinematographer and photo-journalist. Home for Emma is Nairobi, but she feels equally at home travelling around the world for work. Her word of the day is Reflection. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executiv...

Kathryn is an actress, writer and comic. Home for Kathryn is Walthamstow via Essex. Her word of the day is Crowd. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mar...

Hunter is a writer, screenwriter, professor and human rights activist. Home for Hunter is New England. Her word of the day is Equanimity. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Dunca...

Viv is a DJ, singer-songwriter, presenter and writer. Home for Viv is East London. Her word of the day is Confidence. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by...

Nic is a tech worker and chef. Home for Nic is West London with her extended family of six.  Her word of the day is Daybreak. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwo...

Jen is an aspiring comedy writer. Home for Jen is the flat she once shared with her partner. Her word of the day is Craughing. CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Bro...

Lalah-Simone is a writer and freelance marketing consultant. Home for Lalah-Simone is a warehouse full of creatives and kittens. Her word of the day is Lust. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant p...

Carl is the founder of “Stretch” yoga studio and former DJ. Home for Carl is Hackney with his Wife, two boys and a growing community.  His word of the day is Respair. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and as...

Anton is an actor and aspiring writer. Home for Anton is Glasgow, with his Granny (who for the record, is a pure legend) His word of the day is Homevideo. CW: This episode contains discussion of grief. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound d...

Leonor is an actor and freelance content writer. Home for Leonor is Portugal, with her (very) new boyfriend.  Her word of the day is Resiliency. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Be...