In the 100th episode of the No Shame In My Name podcast, we hear from British-Nigerian poet Theresa Lola, as she offers meditative reflections on the process of writing her second collection ‘Ceremony for the Nameless’ – a layered exploration of the life and stories behind names. Listen as she first offers a peek into the context of her own middle name ‘Theresa’ – and then her other names, showing how they blend perfectly together to reveal themes of faith, family, prayer and purpose.
Themes explored:
Names as an expression of faith
‘Ceremony for the Nameless’ - the process of writing the collection
Naming matters
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Theresa's Instagram: @theresa_lola
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Ceremony for the Nameless is available across all major bookstores in the UK.
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6 Apr 2026
2026 - Bye to the hiatus.
After an almost three year hiatus, our host Juliana brings a short reflection on the genesis of the No Shame In My Name podcast — now platform.
A note from Juliana:
Thank you to all the wonderful family, friends, mentors, creatives, guests and listeners who have helped to shape this platform into a capsule of beautiful stories, memories, discoveries and more.
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1 Nov 2023
SHEELA BANERJEE
In the opening chapter of Sheela’s book – What’s In A Name?, she writes, ‘our names reveal a multitude of stories, reveal feelings, states of consciousness and lost histories that embody who we really are and where we come from’. Listen as she exposes the deeply intimate process of writing a book about her own hybrid name – and that of her close friends.
Themes explored:
Hybrid name in 60’s Britain
What’s In A Name? - The book & the process
Speaking Bangla
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Sheela’s Instagram: @sheelabanerjeewords
*What’s In A Name? is available across all major bookstores in the UK.*
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