Kat's Korner: The Podcast Kat's Korner: The Podcast

EPISODE 6

On the 15th of February, I was told that the diagnosis is cancer of the sigmoid colon. I was sitting down, but I felt like I was sliding off the chair. It felt like the whole room was tilted to the right, and I was trying to hold on. Tears start coming because all I'm thinking about at that moment is I'm going to have to go through some shit. It has been an unexpected journey into a personal hell that has had all of its ups and downs, but still has a lot of light and gratitude with it.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Watch on YouTube: A Complex Announcement: My Health Update, Come With Me: Chemo Infusion Round #2
Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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EPISODE 5

This episode is a story that brings together my eldest daughter symptoms and syndromes alongside my recent trip to Art Basel in Miami. And of course, there's always some sort of epiphany and life lesson brought to you this time by my father. So walk with me as we go on this journey. I'm hoping that as we get closer to the end of 2022, as we start to get ready for the next year, is that you have a little peace, and quiet and even moments of magic because that's what it's all about.

Key Takeaways:


Deconditioning is a daily process–even when you think that you've sloughed off something, you have to check.
Traveling these days has changed a lot, so I have to travel in a way that allows me space to acclimate.
As crazy as the world gets, there are still good people out there–there are still these moments where you interact with a complete stranger, and it's just a magical moment that you never would have had otherwise.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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EPISODE 4

As some of you may or may not know, in addition to all of the amazing things that I get a chance to be a part of, I am also a professor. I have a master's degree in African Literature and History from The Ohio State University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, Black Terps. In this episode, I talked about some big takeaways for me as a professor, as well as the most memorable excuses I've ever heard for not being able to turn in an assignment.

Key Takeaways:


I have to remember the grace that I give them, I have to give it to myself as well.
I have to remember that I'm a creative–there are ways that I can bring a little bit more fun into the space where the learning still happens, but works in a way that works with my creativity.
Students coming in with a D or F grade and finishing with a C grade is still progress.
It’s important to let students know that they are being heard and valued, but at the same time, hold them accountable so they know how and what to improve.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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EPISODE 3

This episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is a porch session with the illustrious aunties and uncle–Eddie Smith, Elise Perry, and Evelyn Bandoh, where we talked about Wakanda Forever as a Creative Practice. And yes, this is the home of people who love Black Panther so you're not going to hear too much bashing, although I'm sure that there are some valid things to be said.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Listen to Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast
Follow Elise Perry on Instagram @veryeperry
Follow Eddie Smith on Instagram @heyedsmith
Follow Evelyn Bandoh on Instagram @rootsandwaysglobal
Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Rihanna - Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Audio recording | Beauxart Media
Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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EPISODE 2

We’re on location in Morocco! As you may know, traveling has been a big part of my identity, and while I was in Morocco, I decided to record this particular episode because I don't know if I'll be able to access emotionally, what this trip has done for me once I fly back home. And this trip has been an unexpectedly transformative one.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Opening and Closing Music
Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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EPISODE 1

Season 4 is here! This season is going to be a lot more frequent and a lot more personal because I'm approaching my 50th year and I'm realizing that there's a lot that I want to at least document as part of my contribution to the larger conversation.

This very first episode is a love letter to the Black creatives specifically because that's who I think needs to hear this. And this is being sparked by a couple of things that have happened over the last two years, but really some major things that happened at the beginning of this year. You’ll also hear me share what my process looks like, and how my experiences and the experiences of others that I am really close to, really do kind of help understand the creative life.

Key Takeaways:


Perfect is the enemy of done.
Get an advisory committee–people you've given permission to hold you accountable, who are going to give you not only honest feedback but are going to give you the kind of support you're going to need to move forward.
Proof of Concept: Treat things as the experiments that they are, enjoy the process of creating and problem-solving from the place of ‘This is what I do’, as opposed to ‘This is what I have to prove.’

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

Links:


Listen to James Baldwin’s Speech: The Artist's Struggle for Integrity
Listen to KKS3 EP 9 | After The Fact: I Directed An Opera
Follow Kat on Instagram @katskornerco
Follow LiL SoSo on Instagram @lsp_onthego
Kat’s website | LiL SoSo

Audio credits:


Audio editing and mixing | Aileen Andrada of Your Pod Bud Podcast Management Services
Produced by LiL SoSo Productions


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