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May 13, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

This Week's Listen: 'Sincerely Accra' Gets Real

If you’re looking for an authentic sound of Ghana, eiiii, Chale!... "Sincerely Accra," will give it to you.

Jun 5, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

Welcome BACK to AUDIODIASPORA

We're BACK and celebrating the Sound of Global Black Culture through podcast reviews, creator interviews, and curated lists. No borders. Only vim.

May 28, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

Evolving from AudioDiaspora to Your Podcast Pipeline

Join me in this next chapter of (exciting) growth!

Feb 28, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

39:55

Josh Rivers is “Busy Being Black” and Using Audio Storytelling To Explore & Celebrate.

Josh Rivers on building a career he loves – and an engaged audience: “I want to talk to queer Black people all day, read books…and pontificate about the…

Jan 13, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

Recent posts

LA Fires. Lost Homes. Losing Memories. Pause.

I'm postponing the release of my conversation with Josh Rivers to Monday, January 13, as I process how the LA fires have affected my community.

Jan 9, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

33:29

EP 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Breaking Barriers through Personal Narratives

This powerhouse is changing public conversations around race and mental health. But Louise Lyons-Appiah says she only realized her power and voice after…

Dec 13, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

24:11

Ep. 81: Fight for the Life of Your Work! AudioDiaspora 2024 Highlights

This week, some media ‘showed themselves’ again when they overlooked Cynthia Erivo in their ‘Wicked’ coverage, underscoring why I’ll always amplify…

Nov 29, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

AudioDiaspora

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Podcasting

39:55

Josh Rivers is “Busy Being Black” and Using Audio Storytelling To Explore & Celebrate.

Josh Rivers on building a career he loves – and an engaged audience: “I want to talk to queer Black people all day, read books…and pontificate about the…

Jan 13, 2025 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

35:56

Ep 79: Shaznay Martin Is Challenging Media Stereotypes That Strip Black Women of Their Power.

This filmmaker and writer grew up not seeing women like her on the big screen. Today, she’s celebrating—and creating —films where Black women are…

Nov 1, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

11:53

Ep. 77: How Did Halle Berry Call Hollywood Out?: AudioDiaspora Round Up

Plus, My Painful Reminder That Fixating On My End Goal Was A Distraction (and a Recipe For a Broken Ankle)

Oct 11, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

34:41

Cyril Afeku of The Gold Coast Report

Step into the vibrant world of storytelling on the latest episode of AudioDiaspora as we sit down with Cyril Afeku, co-founder of The Gold Coast Report…

Mar 2, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

culture change

25:06

Unleashing Creativity in Animation

May 3, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

40:33

Esther Armah - Unveiling Stories of Healing and Emotional Justice

To mark International Women’s Day, we sit down with Esther Armah, the visionary CEO and founder of The Armah Institue of Emotional Justice. On this…

Mar 8, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

35:46

Chloé Nwangwu - A Conversation with The Brand Scientist

Step into the thought-provoking realm of Audio Diaspora as we engage in a dynamic conversation with Chloé Nwangwu, also known as “The Brand Scientist…

Feb 24, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

51:26

Paula Boggs - Creator + Lead Singer of ‘Paula Boggs Band’

Join us on a journey to Seattle, Washington, to chat with the incredibly talented Paula Boggs, the creative genius behind Paula Boggs Band.

Feb 17, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

Books

33:07

Ep 80: Channing Chasten: It's Okay to Feel Discouraged; Use Those Feelings as Motivation to Reach Your Goals!

The football (soccer) player, entrepreneur, and author of the children’s book The 1% Kid inspires resilience and shares steps for achieving goals.

Nov 15, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

37:21

Ep. 78: Dr. Shaun Anderson - Why I Share the ‘Right’ Stories of Athletes Pushing for Social Justice

This thought leader, who was once discouraged from studying why athletes speak up embodies the phrase “stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready!”

Oct 18, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

36:42

Nana-Ama Danquah

Fighting for the Life of Your Work

May 10, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

40:33

Esther Armah - Unveiling Stories of Healing and Emotional Justice

To mark International Women’s Day, we sit down with Esther Armah, the visionary CEO and founder of The Armah Institue of Emotional Justice. On this…

Mar 8, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

TV

35:56

Ep 79: Shaznay Martin Is Challenging Media Stereotypes That Strip Black Women of Their Power.

This filmmaker and writer grew up not seeing women like her on the big screen. Today, she’s celebrating—and creating —films where Black women are…

Nov 1, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

45:06

Ep. 76: Nikki Fagbemi's Dark Humor Helps Us Laugh Through Life's Highs and Lows

When the writer (reluctantly) shared her private jokes and experiences, they took on a new, inspiring power.

Oct 4, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

39:23

Ep. 72: Charlene Campbell - What Executives Want in a Pitch

Charlene's hit show, 'The Dating Pool,' was inspired by an Uber ride during the pandemic. Discover how she pitched the idea to executives and her tips…

Sep 6, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

39:30

Cherotich Kibet

Nurturing Your Creative Garden: Rest, Planting Seeds, and Community

Aug 23, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

Music

51:26

Paula Boggs - Creator + Lead Singer of ‘Paula Boggs Band’

Join us on a journey to Seattle, Washington, to chat with the incredibly talented Paula Boggs, the creative genius behind Paula Boggs Band.

Feb 17, 2024 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

42:43

Ep. 13: Freetown Collective - Embracing Unity While Challenging Traditional Views of Caribbean Manhood.

Lou Lyons and Muhammed Muwakil, founders of Freetown Collective, discuss their music journey and advocacy for freedom of expression.

Feb 17, 2023 • Christabel Nsiah-Buadi

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