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Growing up with gal-dem

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90 episodes
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Welcome to <a href="https://www.gal-dem.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gal-dem</a>'s first ever podcast, Growing up with gal-dem. Over the course of the series Natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine invite a different guest to respond to old diary entries, text messages, or letters from their younger selves - nurturing important conversations about growing up.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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4/20/2020

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Episode thumbnail for Bellah on self expression through songwriting

March 16, 2023

Bellah on self expression through songwriting

<p>We're closing season 8 of Growing Up with gal-dem in conversation with North London’s very own Nigerian songstress: Bellah.&nbsp;</p><p>Nie &amp; Natty sit down with the singer-songwriter talking all about her musical journey and creative storytelling process. Bellah expands on her ability to connect with her audiences by writing songs that paint a vivid image into telling the truth about her experiences in life.</p><br><p>Through an extract from the first-ever song she wrote after a breakup, Bellah reflects on her growth since writing this at 18 years old, and how she has maintained a deep connection to herself and her emotions through her healing.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics

March 9, 2023

Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics

<p>This week on Growing up with gal-dem we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto.</p><br><p>Clarkisha talks to Natty and Nie about nurturing a safe space for herself within complex family dynamics and whilst writing her book Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Her book taps into her memories, both pleasant and unpleasant, and traumatic experiences around fatphobia.</p><br><p>In her extract, Clarkisha describes two pictures of herself which reflect on pivotal times in her life that have affected her identity development. Clarkisha reflects on these two identities and how she found herself through the displacement of cultural dissonance. </p><br><p>You can also check out our other podcast series "Reclaimed and Rewritten" hosted by Clarkisha - all episodes live now.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid

March 2, 2023

Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid

<p>On this week’s episode of our podcast, Natty and Nie speak to Lava La Rue about growing up as a Black alt kid, co-founding NiNE8 collective with school friends Biig Pig and Mac Wetha, and the importance of collectivism in the creative industries.</p><br><p>Lava reads a poem that expresses her understanding of her identity as a mixed-race person and the politics around it; of being raised by a Black family in a Black community, and navigating the complexities around having a mixed heritage in the UK.&nbsp; </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is Growing up with gal-dem?

Welcome to <a href="https://www.gal-dem.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gal-dem</a>'s first ever podcast, Growing up with gal-dem. Over the course of the series Natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine invite a different guest to respond to old diary entries, text messages, or letters from their younger selves - nurturing important conversations about growing up.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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