Selam & Hello

I love listening each time a new episode of Selam and Hello comes. Lilly speakers to each guest with love, justice and a genuine interest and joy of what they add to our world, especially in the East African region. I learn so much each time from an area of the globe that is and always will be a slice of my heart. Thank you Lilly. This week it was especially endearing hearing her interview her two daughters with those same qualities. Throughout the hour all three brought a smile to my face. I loved it.

I have been a listener of this podcast from the time it started, I really love the topics, the diversity and the discussions in each episode. I love the energy, the laughter and the ease of the conversations that makes us all connected to the topic. Thank you for educating us, connecting us and enlightening us in each episode.

Lilly has a tactful ability to shine a light on stories that need to be heard. With her guests, she explores nuanced ideas pertaining to the continent of Africa, and indeed beyond. Her ability to weave through guest to tell their story, and contextualize their experiences, while opening larger topical issues, is humanizing on a micro level, but also places discussions in relatable, urgent, and global level. A must hear!

Selam dena nesh! I am only a kid but my mom mostly listens. I did listen to the episode about you and your family living in Kenya. I liked it because I was born in Ethiopia and l visited Kenya a lot. Lidu (10 years old)