It's Layered Podcast

On our season finale, we reflect on the making of our Season 6, the journey from our start in 2020 and our goal for Season 6 - celebrating the work of black women and giving flowers where it’s due. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@ bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@ pinkladypicnics...

For this episode, we got to sit down with multi-hyphenate rapper / singer / lawyer / voice actor, Simba Mak . While we are celebrating women and our soft-era, we felt it important to get a man’s perspective on life and its complexities. Simba sat down with us to talk about his journey from Zimbabwe to Australia, the acknowledgement that nobody is self-made, and the complexities of creative d...

We’re going behind the curtain on this episode as we discuss what goes into being a musician, especially one that hails from Zimbabwe -the actual hustle and grind of pursuing artistry.    We were joined by the dynamic and incredibly talented Niasha on this episode and we went into the layers of following artistic passion whilst also maintaining a 9 - 5 and what it was like touring...

To be a parent or not to be… did we even know we had the choice?! On this episode, we discuss how our viewpoint on having children has evolved, the pressure of bearing children especially as black African women, who has the right to make a call on having children and everything else between. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@ bittersweet.studios_)  T...

Beyond the myths and mysteries of Sex and why it’s so taboo, we felt it important to delve into Sex for People of Colour. Why is it so hard for us to talk about? How do we handle being hypersexualised at a young age and losing our innocence? What is our hope for People of Colour when it comes to sex and healing? We were joined by the immensely profound Nadine Atia of Aateeyah Sexology who sp...

*** CONTENT WARNING ***: This podcast episode may contain material that can be confronting and disturbing. Sometimes words can cause sadness or distress, or trigger traumatic memories for people, particularly survivors of past abuse, violence or childhood trauma. For some people, these responses can be overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, there is support is available through some of the...

We got to bid 2024 farewell at  Beyond the Valley Festival in Victoria, Australia and we had a tiiiiiime! As our very first live show, we were honoured, nervous and excited to take the stage with a new audience. We also loved Milo Hartill as the host of the Podcast Stage for the festival.  For this special bonus episode, listen in to what we got up to for our live set!  Thanks again...

On this episode, we sat down with ‘ Undone the Podcast ’ Host, Kudzai Dune to talk all things ‘community building’. From dealing with migration trauma, developing relationships as adults, to why it’s so difficult to build community as people of colour which inhibits the collaboration we need to move forward.   Keep up with Kudzai and all she’s up to: Undone...

We’ve been listening and after 5 whole seasons, we’re finally bringing you a topic that you’ve beeeen asking for!! SEX! On this episode, we’re delving deeper into sex and are joined by Sexologist, Laura Miano , of Miano Clinical Sexology who delves deeper into why sex is so hard to talk about, the myths around sex, self-pleasure, and her sex concept store, Posmo . Keep up w...

Weddings! They say that women dream about their weddings as little girls. We’re here to give you the real-real on weddings! Let’s talk about what really goes into planning weddings, the family dynamics, the financial strain and looking back, what advice we’d give ourselves. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@ bittersweet.studios_)  The gorg...

To see the world is to understand people and to see things from a different perspective. Unfortunately, this grace and understanding is not always afforded to Black people, especially black women who travel.  For this episode, we sat down with host of ‘ Can We Talk About It ’ podcast, Charmaine to unpack the myriad of experiences she’s had whilst travelling. From passport pr...

We’re baaaaaaaaaaaaack!!! And long overdue - we know! Let’s just say life has been LIFEing but we finally got together and sat down in studio in Melbourne to record Season 6 of the pod!! On this first episode, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to, where we’re at, our first ever live podcasting experience at Beyond the Valley Festival and everything in-betwee...

Surprise!!! On this very special bonus episode, we are excited to be coming to you live from Portimão, Portugal where we got to experience the 3-day Afro Nation Festival! What an experience! We delve into the process of organising ourselves for the festival, where to stay for the Afro Nation Festival, what to expect, what surprised us, what we were glad to see and if it’s something we would recomm...

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting! You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode. Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller w...

We have to celebrate all we are as black people and all we have to offer. In this episode we talk about the Beauty in our Blackness. You know you're black when? What makes us so special? What do we love the most about being black? We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayere...

Welcome to The Special Series! We know, we know! You’ve gotten to know us before and we’re doing it again! Here’s the thing, we last did a ‘Delve Deeper On Us’ as our very first episode - a whole 4 years ago. A couple of things have changed since then - and we’d like to think we’ve grown a little too.  In this episode, we talk about our green flags, what would bring us knocking on each other’s doo...

Privilege is a complex thing.  Those who have it often don't realise how much it makes life easier for them. Those who don't understand all too well how much the lack of that privilege affects their lives.  In this episode, we go a little deeper and unpack the complexities of knowing you have privilege and what you can do with it to help others. We'd love to hear from you! Website:...

Earlier this year, we got to sit down with Zimbabwean-born artist, Kye and talk all things music and how spreading joy is at the core of her musical expression. We had a blast talking about her musical influences, going down nostalgic memory lane and speaking about representation matters. Get into our interview with Kye and let us know your thoughts. ----- About Kye In the short time since KYE for...

Trailer: 'It's Layered Special' We're coming in hot with the our special where we finally had the chance to sit down together - in studio - and crack the mics! Sign up on our website : www.itslayeredpodcast.com to find out when it drops and to catch all the episodes! Videography & Editing: Beth Watkins Sound Mixing & Engineering: Phil Threlfall Recorded at The Base Stud...

Perfectionism is defined as “ refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. ” In philosophy it is “a doctrine holding that perfection is attainable, especially the theory that human moral or spiritual perfection should be or has been attained .” | The Oxford Dictionary In our season finale, we are unpacking the complexities of perfectionism, its origins, the role society plays as well as our...

Allyship is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the quality or practice of helping or supporting other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although you are not yourself a member of this group. One of the most important ways to practise allyship is just to listen. Allyship means using your power, position, or privilege to uplift others .” It is also an acronym for...

Of course, as Barbies- we have to find our Ken! 💝 This artist’s music manages to do just that- convey a deep connection and love; from hits such as “Muroora”, “Chargie”, “Premiere” and “Love Story Part 2”- Hillzy truly sings from the heart.  Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Hilary ‘Hillzy ’ Chipunza and got to know a little more about the man “in the building”. His early...

Danayi Madondo is a force to be reckoned with on the Zimbabwean and African fashion scene. Her business, ‘Haus of Stone’ uses multidisciplinary methods to tell the story of the modern age African designs. We sat down with Danayi to talk about her journey to entrepreneurship; funding her fashion business; handling the uncertainty and instability of the Zimbabwean economy as a business owner; her la...

IT’S OUR 50TH EPISODE!! We are so thrilled to bring you our 5th episode of season 5 which is the 50th episode of our podcast! Did somebody say, ‘alignment’? In light of this podcast being our side hustle, we decided to delve deeper into the topic of ‘Side Hustle Culture’. What is side hustle culture? Is it for everyone? Is it sustainable? Are families and friends supposed to support your side hust...

“It’s an act of revolution to tell your story.” | Dr Wadzanai Motsi-Mueller And a revolutionary she is. On this episode, we got to sit down with a friend of the podcast, Dr Wadzanai Motsi-Mueller to talk about dating around the world. What’s the dating scene like in Japan? Or Tanzania? We heard the men in Ghana are foine - is it true? We had a blast chatting to Wadzi, creator and host of the YouTu...