Meena Ayittey - Micro-aggresions, Voices & Action
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Date/Episode: S2E8 - Meena Ayittey Title: Microaggressions, Voices & Action Description: Ella and Meena deepen their brand new connection as they recognise the consequences of living with micro-aggression and discover ways forward Bio: Meena Ayittey is an award winning film director. From and based in London, her fascination with stories and human nature started from an early age. Through writing stories and making films she has developed a passion for providing a voice to marginalised communities and the voices those who often go unheard. It is this passion that has been a...
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Cerrita Smith - Self-definition & Claiming Space
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Episode: S2 Ep7 – Cerrita Smith – self-definition and claiming space Description: This week Ella chats with old friend Cerrita Smith and explore the boundaries of curiosity, appropriation and the joy of music Cerrita at a glance: Cerrita is a Music Therapist, Musician and Tutor and consultant. She has explored the developmental benefits of music both nationally and internationally and is a proud Northerner. Show Notes: How we met What brings joy Composer diversity Music and cultural appropriation What is music therapy Otherness Internal bias Curiosity 10 questions Advice for those 10 steps...
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John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong
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Episode: S2 Ep5 – John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong Description: In this episode Ella catches up with emerging theatre director John R Wilkinson and shares thoughts on dealing with others perceptions of your most obvious traits amongst other things. John at a glance: John is a disabled theatre director who has worked with The National Theatre, the Young Vic and has a passion for dramaturgy Show Notes: audio books who is John r Wilkinson - the role of a director and dramaturg mediating allowing for communication errors diversity or platforming empathy listening...
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Keely Liles - Pleasure, becoming & Self
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S2 Ep5 – Keeley Liles – Pleasure, Becoming and Self In this episode Ella and Keeley share the joy of working together and explore what it takes to become more yourself Keeley at a glance: A filmmaker, photographer and teaching artist. Keeley is working on herself and created the Embrace your pleasure documentary - Show Notes: the essence of self pleasure the art of filmmaking Loving it when a plan comes together. the joy of directing stepping into your power defining the standards that denote belonging the work of becoming 10 step question Find Keeley: Learn more about...
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Ndrika Anyika - Inclusivity, Boundaries & Collaboration
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Episode: S2 Ep4 – Ndrika Anyika– Inclusivity, Boundaries & Collaboration Description: In this episode Ndrika and Ella bond over what brings them joy, creating inclusivity and boundaries Ndrika at a glance: She/Her Ndrika is a full time filmmaker who has worked with the BBC and BFI among others and is passionate about telling the stories of the misrepresented. Show Notes: What is a DOP? The joy of collaboration creating an inclusive environment the importance of boundaries and overwork, paid what your worth how is increased inclusivity changing things working with others money 10...
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Intimacy, Consent & safeguarding with Rufai Ajala
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In this episode Ella touches base with Rufai “Roo” Ajala and explores the world of Intimacy Coordination, Roo’s journey into it and the lessons for our wider culture "Please note that this conversation explores personal experiences of sexual violence and emotional abuse, as well as the healing journeys of survivors. Below is information in the liner notes about trusted UK organisations who can support you if you have experienced violence - and please know that you are not alone. Rufai at a glance: They/Them Rufai has journeyed from troubled beginnings and in an epic...
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Caitlin McNamara - Self definition & Claiming Space
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Episode: S2 Ep2 – Caitlin McNamara – self-definition and claiming space Description: This week Ella chats with the incredibly versatile writer and campaigner Caitlin McNamara. They explore their perspectives on privilege, belonging, societal value and knowing your worth. Caitlin at a glance: Caitlin is currently writing her first radio documentary (airing on BBC Radio 4 in April 2022), working as Director of Jude Kelly Studios, and campaigning on legal reform to better prosecute gender-based violence. Show Notes: The mundanity of joy the limitations of self labelling ...
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Nomi Abadi - Abuse, Harrasment & Speaking Up
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In the first episode of Season 2 Ella chats with Nomi Abadi about abuse, experiences of harassment in the workplace. They cover themes of trauma survival and the importance and difficulty of speaking up. Show Notes The joy kids bring to inspiring work & working as a female composer with kids Being a female composer The and the sadness of its necessity. Surviving trauma and harassment in the workplace The dynamics and consequences of disbelieving women The mechanics of and responses to predation Speaking out The Nory Keytar The 10 step Question Bio Nomi is a Grammy®-nominated...
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Season 2 Trailer
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Beyond The Chameleon Season 2 - The Conversation Continues Ella shares her experiences of the last year weaving it into her excitement and anticipation for the coming Season
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Interview with Rebecca Olayinka
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Today, Ella speaks to Rebecca Olayinka, a Social Worker and advocate. Her latest poem featured in “I’m speaking now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope”.
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Ella shares her experiences of the last year weaving it into her excitement and anticipation for the coming Season