Bangles and Headdresses

Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with organizer, strategist, and movement builder Robby Diesu for a conversation on the power of community-led change, the responsibility of protecting future generations, and the enduring legacy of grassroots organizing. Diesu reflects on his work building coalitions across movements, advancing environmental and social justice, and strengthening solidarity among fron...

Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with model, activist, and advisor Velonika Pome'e to explore her journey from community organizing to the runway. Pome'e reflects on being discovered for LA Fashion Week, breaking into modeling, and what it meant to be featured in the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - all while staying deeply connected to her Tongan roots. Later, she shares what it mea...

Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with supermodel, activist, and author Cameron Russell for a candid conversation about her journey into modeling at just 16 and the experiences that shaped her along the way. Russell also reflects on her evolution into activism, sharing insights on motherhood, raising young men, and what it means to step into the role of a modern matriarch. Host: Elizabeth Yeampierre...

Elizabeth Yeampierre reunites with content creator and cook Nasim Lahbichi more than ten years after they first met at UPROSE. From Brooklyn teen to online culinary storyteller, Nasim shares how his Puerto Rican and Moroccan roots, city travels, and a curiosity for the kitchen shaped the creator he is today. Host: Elizabeth Yeampierre Guest: Nasim Lahbichi Executive Producer: Erika Cervantes Produ...

Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with CCCADI Executive Director and Bronx native Melody Capote to discuss the evolution of the Caribbean Cultural Center and the importance of building inclusive spaces that honor the women who paved the way. They reflect on shared values and collective goals across communities, while acknowledging this milestone year for CCCADI.Hos...

Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! Elizabeth Yeampierre is joined by artist, musician, author, and Brooklyn native Patrick Dougher. They reflect on his childhood in Bed-Stuy and the culture that shaped him throughout his life and career. Later, they explore his book, Concrete Dreamland: Coming of Age in Underground New York, and what it was like to revisit the past. Host: Elizabeth Yeampierre Gue...

Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! In this episode, Elizabeth Yeampierre is joined by producer, journalist, and filmmaker Sandra Guzmán. Together, they explore Guzmán’s Boricua roots, what shaped her path into storytelling, and her most meaningful creative projects — including producing a documentary about Toni Morrison and authoring her own anthology. Host: Elizabeth Yeampierre Guest: Sandra Guz...

Welcome to 'Bangles & Headdresses,' a podcast hosted by Elizabeth Yeampierre. A podcast reclaiming matriarchal ancestral traditions through intimate conversations with artists, activists, and cultural voices. We explore how storytelling, lineage, and ancestral wisdom help us navigate the modern world. New episodes every other Tuesday. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get you...