logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2022
43m 53s

Diaspora CDMX With Brenda Lopez aka Bren...

W!ZARD STUDIOS
About this episode
This was special. I spoke to Bren Lopez, Co-Founder of Diaspora about her journey to creating a party that has become a cultural movement. Her stories and experience lead us beyond the dancing and into the foundation and heart of the collective behind CDMX's hottest party. There are touching stories from Brenda's childhood and reflections on becoming. We tou ... Show More
Up next
Sep 2022
We Are Timeless; The Woman King and other things with Emilyne Mondo
Host Emilyne Mondo shares thoughts on why Woman King is a watershed moment, how black artists are timeless, why this is an important moment for dark skin women in film, and giving thanks to our peers and ancestors in this changing time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg ... Show More
11m 59s
Aug 2022
Mondologue: Their words not mine. ( This should feel like a cuddle )
Emilyne Mondo reads 2 poems by Rumi and an extract from writing by Dr. Bayo Akomfole followed by words by Angel kyodo Williams. reading and sharing wisdom that has helped me in tricky times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
9m 48s
Aug 2022
An Ode to Grandmothers With Emilyne Mondo
Poetry. Inspired by the previous episode with Bren Lo, we are sharing a poem in celebration of Grandmothers. Reading in English by Emilyne Mondo In Spanish by Natalia aka Talia-Arose In Lugisu by Betsy Kimayo The poem was written by Emilyne Mondo @mondomoments All the musical int ... Show More
8m 19s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2022
The Woman King
It certainly feels great to cover a good movie again! Our mini-run of new releases ends with Gina Prince-Bythewood’s crowd-pleaser - the African female warrior epic “The Woman King”. We’ve got David’s exclusive report on the film’s world premiere at TIFF (humblebrag), a deep dive ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 2022
Jackie Aina: Evolving With The Times + The Pay Gap Between Black and Non-Black Creators
This week on PB, the girls are getting down to business with Youtube legend and business-owner, Jackie Aina. As a black creator and entrepreneur, Jackie gives her unique perspective on the pay gap between black and non-black creators, encouraging creators to advocate for not only ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2023
Karima K. Jeffrey-Legette, "Speculative Film and Moving Images by or about Black Women and Girls" (Lexington Books, 2022)
Karima K. Jeffrey-Legette's book Speculative Film and Moving Images by or about Black Women and Girls (Lexington Books, 2022) examines depictions of African-descended women and girls in twentieth and twenty-first century filmmaking. Topics include a discursive analysis of stereot ... Show More
1h 48m
Mar 2025
Leave Snow White Alone
Disney's live-action remake of Snow White is officially out, and people have a lot of strong feelings. Kat and Latisha reflect on their own experiences growing up as women of color and how far representation has come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
38m 21s
Mar 2025
Clip "How Growing up in Italy as a Black Woman Shaped her Identity" from Episode 8
This clip is from Episode 8: "Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube In the full episo ... Show More
7m 40s
Apr 2023
The Honor and Weight of Being a Role Model
Kelly’s guest is actress and author Constance Wu - you may know her from her roles in the breakthrough tv show Fresh Off the Boat and the blockbuster film Crazy, Rich Asians. Constance shares her experiences as an actress in Hollywood both on and off screen: the privilege and res ... Show More
56m 42s
Jun 2021
Queens corner with Ash: Living Mixed Raced featuring Grace
In this episode Ash speaks with Grace about life as a biracial women. Grace tells us what inspired her to set up her social media platform supporting people from a mixed heritage background, and the two share their challenges and experiences growing up and living mixed race. To f ... Show More
39m 13s
Oct 2024
What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o [VIDEO]
Lupita Nyong’o joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss her new podcast and its colorful stories of the African diaspora. The three also discuss their multifaceted identities, why Lupita refuses to expect rejection, and get into a debate for the ages–can they crown a “best” African ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2025
Belissa Is A Beauty
Ros & Eric are so excited to welcome today's guest, as she is part of the new generation of Latin representation in Hollywood. Belissa Escobedo is here, not only to talk about her show Happy’s Place on NBC, but to also share her story on how she has had to manage an unpredictable ... Show More
31m 36s
Mar 2018
Black Panther Love with Robyn Warren + Chavon Coleman
There’s so much to talk about in Black Panther, and I was so excited to chat with Robyn Warren of Geek Girl Strong and Chavon Coleman of Geeky and Creepy.   Since seeing Black Panther together opening night (along with Robyn’s mom and Chavon’s nephew), we haven’t really been able ... Show More
30m 42s