Best Black Oni Podcasts (2026)

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Black Writing, Bold Futures: Dr Kadija Sesay on Activism, Archives, and Technology 1:15

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Dr Kadija George Sesay has spent decades championing Black writers, preserving overlooked stories, and building Pan-African literary networks that stretch across continents. In this rich conversation, I sit down with her to explore what it really means to decolonise the bookshelf and ensure that our stories are not only published, but preserved for…

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From Lion King to Iwaju: Hamid Ibrahim of Kugali Media on Building African Worlds That Travel - ep 28 1:26:29

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In this episode, I speak with Hamid Ibrahim, creator and production designer of Iwaju, the groundbreaking Afro-futuristic series produced in collaboration between Kugali Media and Disney. We dive into his journey from portrait artist, to Hollywood VFX work on films such as The Lion King, Dumbo and Doctor Dolittle, to building one of the most import…

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Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm on Building Platforms for Women Writers - ep 27 52:22

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This week I have a lively conversation with author and literary activist Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm about building platforms for women of colour from the 1990s to today. Rasheda traces her path from founding Candace magazine to writing fiction, creating the WILDE Foundation, running writing retreats in Jamaica, and launching the H&F Writers’ Festival …

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Inside the Publishing World: A Literary Agent’s View with Francesca Riccardi - ep 26 1:29:15

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with my literary agent, Francesca Riccardi of Kate Nash Literary Agency, to unpack how publishing really works. Drawing on her 15 years at publishers like Harper Collins, Atlantic Books, and Canelo, Francesca explains the differences between traditional, indie, and self-publishing; what age…

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Reimagining Entrepreneurship: Dr. Carlton Brown on Race, Data, and Doing the Work - ep 25 1:02:12

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In this powerful episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I’m joined by Dr. Carlton Brown, founder of the UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference (BBEC), business strategist, and author of the Black Entrepreneurs Report. Dr. Brown shares his personal journey from watching his Jamaican mother run blues parties and the community padner financial sc…

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From Shazam to Bestselling Crime Fiction: Ajay Chowdhury on Tech, Creativity & Storytelling - ep 24 55:33

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with prize winning crime fiction author and tech entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury. His career journey spans co-founding Shazam, leading innovative tech ventures, and writing the Kamal Rahman series. Ajay shares how his early years in India shaped his creative and business mindset, why food, cult…

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Women, Wealth, and Change: Nanna S Soenya’s Fight for Inclusive Funding - ep 23 1:16:48

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with the dynamic Nana S Soenya, founder of Omega Seven Global Limited. Nanna shares her powerful journey—from her early life in Ghana to becoming a passionate advocate for women’s rights in Mexico. We talk openly about the systemic challenges black and brown women face when trying to secure…

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PropTech, Power & Purpose: Dr. Chenai Gondo on Leading in UK Real Estate and African Startups - ep 22 1:05:09

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, host Stella Oni speaks with Dr. Chenai Gondo—a British-Zimbabwean award-winning business strategist and entrepreneur. With a rich background in real estate, PropTech, sustainability, and corporate leadership, Dr. Gondo shares her unconventional journey from synthetic chemist to tech-savvy executive le…

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Business & Culture in Saudi Arabia: Tech, Tradition & Opportunity | w/ Corina Goetz - ep 21 53:23

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In this fascinating episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, host Stella Oni sits down with Corina Goetz, founder of Star-CaT and a leading Middle East business strategist, to explore Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, cultural intelligence in business, and the evolving role of technology in Gulf economies. Corina shares her personal journey from luxury ho…

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Reimagining Couture: Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah on the Future of Fashion and Tech - ep 20 1:05:21

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I had the pleasure of sitting down with internationally acclaimed bespoke designer Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah. From sketching bridal dresses as a young boy in Nigeria to becoming a sought-after name in fashion, Yemi shared his remarkable journey—and the mindset that’s carried him through every stage. We…

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The Digital Age of Career Strategy: Sandra Johnson on Personal Branding & Success - ep 19 1:11:21

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I speak with Sandra Johnson, a communications and policy expert with a fascinating career journey that spans Whitehall, digital transformation, and creative writing. Sandra, a second-generation Windrush professional, shares insights into building a meaningful career, navigating imposter syndrome, and …

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Marketing for the Culture: Micallar Walker of Dark Matter Agency on Tech, Inclusion & Storytelling - ep 18 1:09:34

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with Micallar Walker, founder of Dark Matter Agency, to discuss digital marketing strategies, AI in creativity, and marketing to Black audiences. Micallar shares her journey from working in cinema and film distribution to launching her innovative marketing agency, which specializes in commu…

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Beyond the Page: Ope Oduwole of Floor Mag on Tech, Publishing & Community building - ep 17 56:20

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit with Ope Oduwole, Editor-in-Chief of Floor Magazine, to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and community-building. The conversation kicks off with a discussion on the UK government’s current AI consultations and the potential impact on creatives. Ope shares his journey in launch…

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Exploring Storytelling, Technology & Representation with Jendella Benson - ep 16 55:28

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with Jendella Benson—author, editor, speaker, and head of editorial at Black Ballad, a digital platform amplifying Black women’s voices in Britain. We dive deep into her journey as an author, her work in media, and how technology is shaping representation in publishing. We also discuss the …

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Crafting Creativity in a World Ruled by Tech : A Solo Episode - ep 15 10:59

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In this solo episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, host Stella Oni delves into the podcast's mission and her unique journey as a crime fiction author with a career in technology. She explores the impact of AI on creative industries. She outlines the podcast's goals: educating creatives on emerging tech trends, highlighting success stories through…

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Exploring Creative AI in Travel and Tourism with Alex Bainbridge - ep 14 57:42

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In this episode of the Talking Tech with Creative Podcast, I sit down with Alex Bainbridge, a specialist in tourism and technology, to discuss the fascinating ways artificial intelligence is transforming the tourism industry. Together, we explore how AI enhances creativity in travel experiences, from personalized tours to autonomous vehicles. Alex …

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Navigating the Digital Shift: Insights on Writing, SEO and AI with Abidemi Sanusi - ep 13 1:14:28

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I welcome Abidemi Sanusi, an accomplished author and SEO expert. We dive into her journey from working in human rights to becoming a multi-faceted professional in writing and technology. I also share insights from the recent World Travel Market show in Excel, London, focusing on how AI is influencing …

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From Storytelling Roots to Global Screens: Film maker Tony Abulu’s Vision for Nigeria’s Creative Economy - ep 12 1:59:07

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We interview Tony Abulu, an Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of Black Ivory Communications, whose extensive career spans over 30 years in film, publishing, and international marketing. Abulu discusses his journey, from his storytelling roots inspired by his grandmother in Edo state to the business lessons learned from his uncle. Despite early societal ex…

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Behind the Lens: Film maker and producer, Izu Okafor on Authentic Nigerian Storytelling - ep 11 1:25:14

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In this episode, Izu Okafor, a filmmaker passionate about bringing authentic Nigerian stories to the screen, joins us. Izu shares his creative journey, explaining how he started producing and is now making strides toward directing, with an exciting upcoming Israeli-Nollywood project in the works. He talks about the balance between formal education …

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Exploring Augmented Reality and Storytelling with Bee Kapitan - ep 10 1:16:35

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In this exciting episode of the Talking Tech With Creatives podcast, I welcome Bee Kapitan, an augmented reality (AR) expert and a creative technologist. Bee shares her fascinating journey from web design to becoming a leader in AR, virtual reality (VR), and XR (Extended Reality) development. We dive deep into augmented reality, discussing its appl…

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From Afrobeats to Industry: Gbenga Sokefun’s Vision for Africa’s Future - ep 9 44:23

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Join Stella Oni on the latest episode of "Talking Tech with Creatives" as she sits down with Gbenga Shokefun, a multi-talented Nigerian-American author, lawyer, and industrialist. Gbenga shares his fascinating journey from an influential creative family to his pivotal role in the Afrobeat genre and the founding of Question Mark Records. Discover hi…

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Breaking Barriers: AI, Legal Tech, and Women’s Leadership in Africa with Yetunde Asika - ep 8 31:15

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In this compelling episode of “Talking Tech with Creative podcast ” host Stella Oni sits down with Yetunde Asika, a dynamic leader and advocate for social justice, to explore the transformative power of technology, law, and innovation across Africa. Yetunde, who wears many hats as a mother, social justice activist, and CEO of the African Leadership…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Marketing and Self-Publishing with Wendy H Jones - ep 7 39:42

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In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of marketing and self-publishing with the accomplished marketeer and self-published author, Wendy H Jones. Wendy shares her expert perspective on the most critical elements of successful marketing campaigns in today’s digital landscape, highlighting the importance of adaptability and creativit…

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Building Africa’s Tech Future with Charles Emembolu - ep 6 1:02:46

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In this episode, we feature Charles, a serial entrepreneur dedicated to building tech capacity online. Charles is the founder of Dexude, a technology training platform, and the TechQuest STEM Academy. His work focuses on equipping people with essential digital skills, which he believes is crucial for Africa’s economic growth in the digital economy.…

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Luxury Branding Secrets: Insights from luxury expert Elizabeth Solaru - ep 5 52:58

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In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, host Stella Oni interviews luxury business coach and strategist Elizabeth Solaru, an award-winning cake designer and expert in understanding the luxury market. Elizabeth shares her incredible journey from being a scientist and headhunter to becoming a renowned luxury cake designer, serving elite clien…

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Be James Bond for a Day: Ana’s Immersive Experiences Revolutionising Tourism - ep 4 55:08

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With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Ana founded Imagine Experiences in 2020 to offer personalised, immersive tours in response to COVID-19. These tours include unique experiences like being James Bond for a day, The View From The Shard, and more, with past clients including Jeff Wayne’s of War of the Worlds. As a World Trade Market panell…

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Cyber Insights: Bridging Creativity and Security with Ibukun Emmanuel Adebayo - ep 3 24:54

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In our latest episode, we are thrilled to have Ibukun Adebayo, a renowned Cybersecurity expert, as our guest. Ibukun holds leadership positions in Cybersecurity and IT, and she is a mentor, speaker, and co-founder of the professional community hub, Ladder Back Down. With a commitment to corporate social responsibility and extensive experience devel…

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Championing Culture and Tech: Obi Asika's Vision for Africa's Creative Future - ep 2 1:01:56

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This episode features Obi Asika, a creative industries entrepreneur and digital technology leader. As CEO of Storm 360 and founder of the Iba Ije Asika Resource Centre, Obi champions Nigerian culture and innovation. He is currently Nigeria's Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture(NCAC). The interview covers his inspirations, challe…

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Artistry to Entrepreneurship: Rob Moore on Monetising Creativity - ep 1 34:37

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Talking Tech with Creatives explores the convergence of creativity and technology. This episode features Rob Moore, an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster, who owns numerous UK properties and has written 18 bestsellers. Rob shares his journey from artist to property developer, discussing his multifaceted career, digital assets for recurring income,…

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Cultural Worker x Transplant Survivor x Agender with Walela Nehanda 53:10

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Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Walela Nehanda, a cultural worker, transplant survivor, and agender writer who created their debut book, Bless the Blood - A Cancer Memoir as an archive for Black, Young, and Disabled people. Walela helps us shift the narrative toward a world rooted in care, interde…

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Black Woman x Free Spirit with Shavon Swain 58:19

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Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Shavon Swain, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. Shavon helps us understand that the layers of curiosity, imagination, and possibility are cultivating your innate wisdom. What do…

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Poetic x Empathy Driven Curiosity with Xenia Viray 48:04

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Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Xenia Viray, Imagination Healer, Multidimensional Artist, and Community Weaver focused on facilitating workshops and writing. Xenia expands our perspective of relationship dynamics, interconnectedness, and imagination as the ability to wade through the depths of exp…

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Black x Multiple AuDHD x Creative Activist with Ben-Oní 48:04

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*CORRECTION: Neuroexpansive is a term coined and trademarked by Ngozi Alston. Episode Summary: In this episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ben-Oní, a neuroexpansive clinical psych doctoral student, orator, writer, and Black disability justice activist. Ben-Oní shares their experience as a Black Multiple AuDHD and how that translates…

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Community Curator with OlaRonke Akinmowo 58:54

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In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Ola Akinmowo, the Founder, Curator, and Creator of The Free Black Women's Library: a Black feminist literary hub and community care space that features a collection of over 5000 books written by Black women. Ola helps us understand how to explore the different routes of expression, …

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Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring with Courtney Lanctot of The Unpopular Black 53:37

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In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Courtney Lanctot, the founder of The Unpopular Black, a platform built to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Courtney’s work serves as both representation and a specific type of relatability for the Black American experience. Is it unpopular …

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Biracial x Partially Blind x Introvert with Karyn Paige 49:40

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Episode Summary Welcome to Season Three of What Happens in Between, which will focus on multiplicity and how we develop the rich, internal narratives of who we are. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Karyn Paige, a certified human design practitioner — and self-proclaimed late-blooming, daydreaming, indoor kid — who helps us be compassionate a…

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Season 3 Trailer 1:31

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mercurial process of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for biweekly explorations of the layered thinking, feeling, and living process — where complexities come untied, yet aren’t seen as unhinged. Season 3’s focus is Multiplicity and how we develop the internal narratives of who we are. Tune in for conversations with practitioners, communit…

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Black Oni Podcast 107: PSP 1:25:52

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Is the Playstation Portal an instant hit, or is it dead on arrival? Black Oni and The Audio Lover discuss the viability of the device and the state of gaming in a post live service spin out era. Support the podcast by subscribing, and watch/listen on all major platforms, from itunes to spotify! Follow The Audio Lover: https://theaudiolover.comFollo…

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Black Oni Podcast 106 | Lashin' Out 1:54:12

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Oh we've got lots to talk about this time! Let's get into it, everything from Florida Man, politics in the US, live service games living or dying, and much more!Follow The Audio Lover | ⁠https://linktr.ee/theaudiolover⁠Follow Black Oni | ⁠https://blackoni.com

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Black Oni Podcast 105 | Embracing the Chaos w/ Special Guest Mav Attack 1:36:55

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Join me in welcoming Mavattack to the Black Oni Podcast as we discuss content strategy, collaborating with and being inspired by your partner, Microsoft's Activision acquisition, Resident evil 4 remake, and more! Check out this podcast episode's sponsor Western Rise | https://westernrise.com/blackoni Follow Mav Attack | https://beacons.ai/mavattack…

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Black Oni Podcast 104 | CASTCEPTION 1:55:32

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Join me in welcoming Andrew "Uriyya" Alliance back to the Black Oni Podcast! Incidentally, as the Black Oni Podcast returns, Andrew blesses our community with insight, and a behind the scenes look into his newly released book "Podcasting: What You Should Know." Looking to learn more about starting your own show? Buy now at https://andrewalliance.su…

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Black Oni Podcast 103 | Creators & Talent ft Kinzie K 2:04:52

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Join me in welcoming Kinzie K to the Black Oni Podcast! I'm late to upload this due to the worldwind of busy activity this past month with launching Anikara and the subsequent merch, but I'm incredibly excited for this episode, not only for the content of our discussion, but because Kinzie K is definitely an up-and-coming creator to look out for, a…

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Black Oni podcast 102 | Content 2:53:47

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Join me in welcoming Rolemxbast to the Black Oni Podcast! I wanted to take this opportunity to share her amazing work, cosplays, and lewd content, and her story! There's more to her than her looks, and there are tons of other creators who are multi-talented like her! Check out her website at https://rolemxbast.com Links to all media | https://black…

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Black Oni Podcast 101 | Curation 3:14:29

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Join me in welcoming Todd Johnson to the podcast! On this episode, we discuss running a successful business, living with passion and purpose, music, curating collections, and about politics. We also delve into the Uvalde massacre, and the shooting epidemic that has been plaguing our country for decades. Black Oni | https://blackoni.com The Audio Lo…

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Season 2 Recap 4:04

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Athena discusses the best way to stay in touch while you wait for Season 3 and shares key takeaways from each episode. Listen to the private podcast HERE Follow Us: Instagram Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Focusing On The Feelings (Instead Of The Outcome) Creates Lasting Joy with Shirin Eskandani 48:22

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Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach and alchemist, busts the myth about building your dream life. It’s easy to constantly look to the next big thing to finally make you feel fulfilled. But the truth is, satisfaction and fulfillment live in the present, in what’s happening now. Shi…

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Black Oni Podcast 100 | Better Games ft Tanya DePass 2:40:31

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Join the crew as we usher in a new format for the Black Oni Podcast? Not limited to only gaming, we've transitioned into a lifestyle and gaming podcast, and this is the first episode to take advantage of that! In this episode, TheAudioLover and Black Oni interview Tanya DePass of "I Need Diverse Games" to understand how her org started, what it's m…

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Remember Who You're Centering with Rose J Percy 49:38

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Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Rose J Percy, founder of Quni Community and Dear Soft Black Woman, goes beyond standard definitions of culture, faith, and religion. She has created a community for all to gather who live at the intersections of several identities and this did not happen on a whim or overnight. This ha…

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Communing with Your Lunar Ancestry Juliana Luna 37:00

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Are we products of our environment? Or do we have ancestral gifts we can tap into? Is it possible to rewire our childhood predispositions? Juliana Luna, founder of Aluna Method, shows us how to trust our intuition as a way to open space for new narratives. Luna’s story starts where her ancestors left off; it’s in her name and it’s in her nature. We…

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How to Transform Your Audience Into An Invested Community With Kacie Willis 37:26

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Kacie Willis, founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool and You Heard Me Write, tells us her story behind sound design and how one unique experience can transform the trajectory of your career. During a specific sound design project, Kacie was struck by not what was being created but how it was being created; there was no hierarchy of work, no dram…