Writing Black Joy

Safiya Robinson
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Writing Black Joy is a celebration of Black creatives whose joyful narratives are changing the world - one story at a time. The seasonal podcast showcases conversations between host Safiya Robinson and a myriad of Black creatives crafting joyful narratives - including writers of fiction and non-fiction, poetry and music, as well as other creatives. Be prepared to hear conversations that question current narratives, celebrate Black joy and discuss creativity in it's many forms.  If you are a creative who is ready to be inspired, or lover of the arts - then you are going to love Writing Black Joy.

  1. Tamara Gibson: Scent, Heritage and Caribbean life

    7 OCT

    Tamara Gibson: Scent, Heritage and Caribbean life

    Tamara Gibson is the founder and artisan perfumer behind Native Caribbean— an artisan fragrance house handcrafted entirely in the Caribbean by women of the region. Based in Barbados, Tamara blends storytelling, ancestral knowledge with the sense of smell to archive the textures of Caribbean life—bush medicine, folklore, rituals, language, and cuisine. Her fragrances are rooted in heritage, layered with meaning, and reshaping how we experience culture and define luxury through scent. I loved talking to Tamara about the power of scent, and we dove deep into: Her journey as an entrepreneur and why she doesn’t consider herself “creative”Her rich background that led her to being in the creative and cultural spaceHow travel has inspired her to reflect on her identityHow she became inspired by a trip to visit her grandmotherHow she developed the scents that evoke memories from her home and cultureHow identity feeds creativity - and her journey of showing up as an entrepreneurHow we can tell our story in the Caribbean through our craftsmanship and cultureWhat it means to be a Caribbean native.Some of the inspiration behind the scents in her Grandmother’s wisdom collectionAnd so much more! I hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can follow Tamara's fun and informative IG account below, and check out her website. https://www.instagram.com/nativecaribbeanscents/ www.nativecaribbean.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  2. Can my podcast be art? Solo Episode

    30 SEP

    Can my podcast be art? Solo Episode

    Today in a recording of a blog post I wrote recently, I discuss whether my podcast can be considered art. You can read the post, and posts around other questions I have been asking myself - as well as reflections from 8 years of blogging over on my website! Link to the post is https://www.safiyarobinson.com/recent/can-my-podcast-be-art Take a read and enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    10 min
  3. Kelly Morgan: Writing, Publishing and Inspiring Joy

    23 SEP

    Kelly Morgan: Writing, Publishing and Inspiring Joy

    Today's guest is Kelly Morgan. Kelly Morgan is an author, publisher, and the founder of Bright Headed Publishing — a platform dedicated to bold storytelling and underrepresented voices, especially from BIPOC communities. She’s the author of Weight For It and You Sound White, and the host of The Author’s Mic, a podcast that supports indie authors with real talk and practical tools. Kelly also created BTA Fridays™ (Breaking the Algorithm), a series that helps writers market their books without chasing trends or gimmicks. Her work centers truth, emotional depth, and building something powerful from the ground up — especially for storytellers who’ve been overlooked or underestimated. Kelly and I discussed: Her journey from writing to publishing - and even diving into audiobooks and podcasting - after she got scammedHer desire to empower writers with information around publishingHow she wrote her first book, and translated the “movie in her head” onto the page.How she chose to write her fiction from her own experiences - and how this helped her to healThe process of writing, publishing and marketing and some of the skills involved in these phasesHer book club and the Author’s mic podcastHow she used her experience of being scammed as fuel to create her current businessHer journey of writing a children’s book, and translating the movie in her head over to an illustratorHer plans for the future of her publishing companyAnd so much more. You can find Kelly's links below, including her linktree. Take a listen to her show, and check our her book club if you love reading and discovering new authors! Website - brighheadedpublishing.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightHeadedPublishing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhplcc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightheadpublishing Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mJ9IIuhz4bjnKKtNf1oO0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brightheadedpublishingllc7004 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-headed-publishing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BrightHeadedPublishing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  4. Aisha Shillingford: Black Imagination and Intelligent Mischief

    16 SEP

    Aisha Shillingford: Black Imagination and Intelligent Mischief

    Today's guest is Aisha Shillingford.  Aisha Shillingford is an anti-disciplinary artist, experiential futurist, and world builder originally from Trinidad & Tobago. She is an archivist of Black futures. She is the Artistic Director of Intelligent Mischief, a creative studio unleashing the power of Black radical imagination to shape the future.  She is a former Fellow and Artist In Residence (Create Change Fellow ‘20 and AiR ‘23)  at the Laundromat Project, former mentor at the New Museum Incubator (New Inc.), and a former Project Fellow at NYU ITP. Her work has been commissioned by the Anchorage Museum, Earthseed, and Good Mirrors to name a few.. She has co-created experiential futurist installations at Carnegie Hall (Afrocosmicmelatopia, 2022), Tone Gallery in Memphis, TN ((Archipelago,2022) and a virtual 24 hour rave all based on collectively imagined future worlds in which Black people are thriving, sovereign, and free (Nation X). She has crafted several immersive sonic experiences to guide individuals and groups in creating palpable, irresistible visions of beautiful futures. Aisha and I discussed: How her creative journey was impacted by growing up in Trinidad, by carnival, by her father who was an academic and by living with art students as a community organiserHow making art led her to the intersection of art and social changeIntelligent mischief - a cultural futures lab whose purpose is to unleash Black imagination to shape the futureHow she defines art and sees its potential for impactHow art can be a space for communicating social issuesHow she became involved with organisations crafting narratives around reparationsConnecting the imagining of new worlds to ideas around repairBringing a big vision to life and creating team around itAnd so much more! You can find links below to her work and to Intelligent Mischief, and go along and visit Futures of Repair! Links are below. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10104573448120110 Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@IntelligentMischiefStudios Instagram: http://instagram.com/intelligentmischief Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DBoxD59oqVQ0gNIpjBxL1?si=36550e274d8b43b1 Visit Futures of Repair: https://www.intelligentmischief.com/visit Shop; https://www.intelligentmischief.com/buyart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 h y 6 min
  5. Safiya Robinson celebrates 4 years of Writing Black Joy

    9 SEP

    Safiya Robinson celebrates 4 years of Writing Black Joy

    Host Safiya Robinson celebrates 4 years of Writing Black Joy with the lessons she has learned along the way. Learn about what lessons she has leared about creativity - and about herself - and hear from a listener!! Check out the blog post mentioned - https://www.safiyarobinson.com/recent/can-my-podcast-be-art and leave us a voicenote over on https://www.writingblackjoy.com/ letting us know - what is bringing you joy right now! And come over to Instagram to follow us!! @writingblackjoy.

    17 min
  6. Corinne Walker: Bringing Play to the stage

    2 SEP

    Corinne Walker: Bringing Play to the stage

    Today's guest is Corinne Walker. Corinne is passionate about telling diverse, local stories with a political edge which shine a light on the South West and champion regional, underrepresented talent. She has also written for audio, animation and stage. Corinne recently completed the Channel 4 New Writers Scheme where she wrote her first full-length drama pilot. Her BFI NETWORK-funded film Homegrown  has screened at BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festivals including Encounters and Norwich and internationally at festivals in Canada and the U.S. She is an alumni of We are Parable’s Momentum scheme, BFI Network SW’s New Voices scheme, BFI Network’s  Script Development Lab and was commissioned by BBC New Creatives for her first short film, a comedy short which she wrote and directed. Her Arts Council funded play The Fight Well Project  premiered in September 2024 and toured to London, Bristol and Plymouth. It is now in further development. I loved our conversation so much! Corinne and I talked about:  Her journey as an actor, eventually leaning into her writing for film and theaterHer desire to bring a sense to play to more serious topics and how this led to the video game format of her fight well projectHer process of translating the video game format to a stage showBringing theater and well-being into community discussions around Black women’s healthPerforming Fight Well and the response from the public - as well as from educational institutionsBringing together creativity and learning in healthcareHow she handled and balanced the roles of being writer, producer and the main actor in the performanceThe highs and lows of bringing a show together The extra layer of joy that the audience can bring to a live performanceFollow Corinne on instagram over at https://www.instagram.com/corinneswalker  And find out more about her projects at corinneswalker.co.uk Also - head over to www.writingblackjoy.com and leave me a voicenote - letting me know what is bringing you joy right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min
  7. Cher Terais: Writing Wanderlust

    26 AGO

    Cher Terais: Writing Wanderlust

    Today's guest is Cher Terais Cher Terais is an acclaimed author known for her captivating love stories set in exotic destinations worldwide. She beautifully explores the complexities of Black love, blending rich cultural experiences with heartfelt romance. Her debut novel, Bali Blue, immerses readers in Bali’s lush landscapes, while Mess on the Mara intertwines modern dating with Kenya’s breathtaking savannahs. Originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, she has traveled across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, crafting immersive, culturally rich narratives. As a proud mother and grandmother, she embraces adventure in both life and writing. A true voice in Wanderlust Romance, Cher’s stories celebrate love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of travel. I loved chatting with Cher as we discussed - How the books she grew up reading inspired her writing of wanderlust romanceHow a solo trip inspired her first bookWhat travel means to herA song she wrote for her latest bookHow she became inspired by other indie authorsHow her books became a brand that extended beyond the pageHow she builds her reader communityFuture projects that dig a bit into New Orleans Magic and tie in her love for history and designAnd so much more. Instagram- @cher_terais_author/ Facebook - @cherterais TikTok- @cherterais Website: cherterais.com/home Link to order: Steel Horses Leather Roads You can leave me a voicenote over on www.writingblackjoy.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  8. Keshia Sakarah: Cooking and Culture in the Caribbean

    19 AGO

    Keshia Sakarah: Cooking and Culture in the Caribbean

    Today's guest is Keshia Sakarah. Keshia Sakarah is a food writer, recipe creator and former chef patron of Caribe' Caribbean Eating in Brixton. Raised in Leicester with Montserratian and Barbudan heritage, she developed a love of cooking from a young age. Named one of CODE's 100 influential women in food in 2021 and 2022, Keshia has contributed to publications like Waitrose Weekend, Guardian Feast and Good Food. Keshia has appeared on BBC Radio Four's Woman's Hour, Good Food, Tastemade, Twisted and Masterchef: The Professionals. Caribe is her first book. One of the things I love about this podcast is that every time I record a season, I find that themes emerge, and one that has come through loud and clear in this season is truth. And there is nothing truer than food. So I love the truths that Keshia and I discuss in this episode including -  Her inspiration to create the cookbook laced with history - to record the wisdom from her elders and begin to showcase her experience and the experiences of others through foodHow she built an unconventional cooking career How ingredients can bring us more than just nourishmentThe connection between food and the stories of the people who cook and eat itThe dishes she loves to cookHow she defines homeHow ideas around creating that sense of home led to her creating the book,How she researched the recipes and the history from other islandsHer process of creating and organising the bookI hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Keshia’s website: https://www.keshiasakarah.com/ Link to purchase the book: https://geni.us/caribe Social media links:  @sakarah_ @caribe_uk @quadrillebooksAnd you can follow us over on @writingblackjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min
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Writing Black Joy is a celebration of Black creatives whose joyful narratives are changing the world - one story at a time. The seasonal podcast showcases conversations between host Safiya Robinson and a myriad of Black creatives crafting joyful narratives - including writers of fiction and non-fiction, poetry and music, as well as other creatives. Be prepared to hear conversations that question current narratives, celebrate Black joy and discuss creativity in it's many forms.  If you are a creative who is ready to be inspired, or lover of the arts - then you are going to love Writing Black Joy.

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  • Creador
    Safiya Robinson
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodios
    54
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