BeUPod

About BeUPod

BEUPod is hosted by Anya & Dr. Tiamo; two ambitious African women navigating life, identity, and mental health while chasing the American dream. Born from personal experience and a shared commitment to honest dialogue, this platform exists to remind us: everybody struggles with something, and it’s okay to be vulnerable, even while striving for excellence. Each episode features unfiltered stories from their own lives and honest conversations with guests from across the globe; creatives, professionals, healers, and everyday people. You’ll hear about burnout, identity, resilience, and what it really takes to protect your peace while going after your goals. Expect laughs, reflections, and practical tools for your mind and heart. This is Black Excellence, Unfiltered. Connect or collaborate: beunfilteredpod@gmail.com

Publisher

Anya & Dr. Tiamo

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2024

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Bonus Episode: The Polygamist #Unfiltered

   Anya and Dr. Tiamo unpack the viral series The Polygamist and explore whether the conversation is really about polygamy - or about trust, betrayal, power, and accountability. They discuss why accomplished women may stay in unhealthy relationships, how identity, reputation, upbringing, and societal expectations shape our choices, and why families and communities sometimes enable harmful behaviour. The episode also explores consent, non-monogamy, gaslighting, emotional safety, and what healthy love truly requires. Beyond the drama, this is a deeper conversation about the relationships we normalize and the kind of love we should expect.

2. 

   4 May 2026

   S2.E5 “Healing Through Humanity": Tamanda Namangale on Turning Shame into Purpose

   What does it mean to fight for others without losing yourself? As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Tamanda Namangale - pre-law student, organizer, and writer - shares her journey from growing up as a Malawian military kid to leading in politics and immigrant advocacy. She opens up about identity, being targeted in college, having her visa revoked twice, and the hidden mental health toll behind “high-functioning” success. This is a conversation about burnout, boundaries, and redefining Black excellence through self-knowledge, wellness, and joy. A reminder that meaningful work shouldn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing.

3. 

   12 Apr 2026

   S2.E4 “I Call It African Excellence”: Joe Ekue Kinvi on Identity, Investment & Building Without Borders

   Anya and Dr Tiamo are joined by Joe Ekue Kinvi, Pan-African entrepreneur and founder of Borderless, to discuss redefining Black excellence through an African lens. From his journey moving to Ireland at 15 to leadership roles at Stripe and Paystack, Joe shares insights on identity, bias, and building economic power across the African diaspora. This episode explores Pan-Africanism, diaspora investing, and how collective capital can shape Africa’s future. Topics include: Black excellence, African identity, entrepreneurship, diaspora investing, and economic empowerment.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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