39 min
EP 1. A discussion from my kitchen table: Elina Ashimbayeva talks about diversity I Can't Make Bread So I Made a Podcast
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Why is diversity important to the stories we tell? And how do white folks become better allies? These two questions I tried to tackle at my kitchen table with the wonderful Elina Ashimbayeva.
Elina launched Storyo in 2019 with her partner to tell people's stories who aren't represented by the mainstream media. They wanted to celebrate people who are social workers, local artists and local politicians, sex workers, and teachers. To celebrate diversity.
At the time of recording a Hollywood producer had announced they were going to make a film about the Christchurch Mosque Attacks, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as the central character. We sat down over cups of tea and biscuits to discuss why it is problematic when you move the narrative away from being victim-centered. Which was a great springboard into a conversation about diversity, privilege, and getting uncomfortable.
Topics covered:
How to be an inclusive storyteller
What diversity looks like in practice
How to be a good ally
I Can't Make Bread so I Made a Podcast is a podcast made by HK Productions. A podcast for podcasters!
Elina's Links
Storyo website
Storyo Instagram
HK Productions Links
Website
Instagram
The C Word Radio Podcast
Music: This Podcast Opener, NoahSound
Why is diversity important to the stories we tell? And how do white folks become better allies? These two questions I tried to tackle at my kitchen table with the wonderful Elina Ashimbayeva.
Elina launched Storyo in 2019 with her partner to tell people's stories who aren't represented by the mainstream media. They wanted to celebrate people who are social workers, local artists and local politicians, sex workers, and teachers. To celebrate diversity.
At the time of recording a Hollywood producer had announced they were going to make a film about the Christchurch Mosque Attacks, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as the central character. We sat down over cups of tea and biscuits to discuss why it is problematic when you move the narrative away from being victim-centered. Which was a great springboard into a conversation about diversity, privilege, and getting uncomfortable.
Topics covered:
How to be an inclusive storyteller
What diversity looks like in practice
How to be a good ally
I Can't Make Bread so I Made a Podcast is a podcast made by HK Productions. A podcast for podcasters!
Elina's Links
Storyo website
Storyo Instagram
HK Productions Links
Website
Instagram
The C Word Radio Podcast
Music: This Podcast Opener, NoahSound
39 min