In this episode of Unlearning Strongwoman, host Tolu Agbelusi engages in a profound conversation with Rachel Afi Quinn, an associate professor and writer, about the evolving definition of strong woman, the importance of adaptability, and the influence of Black feminist thought. The discussion also touches on the emotional toll of grief, the challenges of contemporary feminism, and what it means to navigate whiteness as a mixed race Black girl/now woman raised by white women.

Link to Rachel's work

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In this rich conversation, Tolu Agbelusi and Joy Francis explore the complexities of vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and the importance of understanding and expressing anger. We discuss the adultification of Black girls,the significance of self-awareness, the inner child, and the necessity of rest and self-care in a fast-paced world. The dialogue delves into the deconstruction of armor and the embrace of authenticity, highlighting the power of sisterhood and community support.

You can find Joy here:

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Words of Colour

DJ HybridJ on Insta

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In this episode, Tolu Agbelusi engages in a profound conversation with Siana Bangura, a poet, playwright, producer, changemaker and creative practitioner. We explore the multifaceted definition of a strong woman, the importance of Black feminist practice, and the significance of community and sisterhood. We discuss the challenges of unlearning societal expectations, the journey into womanhood, and the complexities of relationships. Sianna shares her insights on success, legacy, and the need for joy amidst adversity, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and accountability in love and friendship.

Links to Siana's work:

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In this episode Tolu Agbelusi speaks with MoAfrika wa Mokgathi, a South African poet, singer, cultural activist, translator, producer and so so much more. She is the authour of poetry collection 'My Tongue is A Rainbow'. In this expisode we explore what it means to redefine strength for yourself and the joy we can have when we allow others to share our load. I particulalry enjoyed MoAfrika speaking about learning and unlearning things and then going back to her mother to say this is how you taught me but there's a better way and seeing the liberation such an exchange brings on an intergenerational level.

Bonus: at the end, Mo shares a poem.

Links to MoAfrika's work:

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In today's episode Tolu Agbelusi speaks with Seyi Oluyole, a filmmaker, chorepgrapher, activist and founder of Dream Cathers Academy. This expansive conversation explores the traps of beauty, the journey to self acceptance, the importance of knowing who you are and learning not to be defined by what has happened to you.

Seyi's Dream Catchers Academy creates a sustainable future for orphaned and underprivileged girls in NIgeria by providing housing, education, arts engagement, leadership and life skills. You may have seen them in some viral videos such as their France's Got Talent performance.

You can read some of their success stories here.

Please consider donating to their work here.

Visit the Dream Catchers Website here.

Visit Seyi Oluyole's Website

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In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with Emily Kwok, a world class Brazillian Juijitsu champion, entrepreneur and artist. This is a conversation that explores the importance of the stories we tell ourselves, how we navigate the ages and stages of life, making space for others without neglecting yourself, martial arts as self expression and life metaphor and so much more.

Emily has a great podcast called 'The Master and the Apprentice' - which is worth a listen - find it here.

Emily's website

Some podcast appearances you may be interested in:

- Peak Performance feat Emily Kwok

- The ROL Radio Juijitsu Podcast

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In today's episode, Tolu Agbelusi speaks with historian and writer Marius Kothor
in a conversation that explores silence, reconstructing strength, choosing when to do hard things and deconstructing the notion that womanhood should be synonymous with struggle. We also discuss the iconic Nana Benz.

Articles by Marius -

Working with Histories that Haunt Us

Race and the Politics of Knowledge Production in African Studies

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In today's episode I'm contemplating rest by looking back on old interview snippets from days before the podcast when the conversations became medium articles. In addition to my voice, you'll also be hearing from:

Gaylene Gould
Jemilea Wisdom Baako
Iyabo Agbelusi (My mother)

Links to the medium articles with their interviews are below:

From A Mountain to A Flower - Gaylene Gould
Choose Who You Want to Be - Jemilea Wisdom-Baako
Why Be A Repressed Human Being When You Can Be Free?- Iyabo Agbelusi

The Question is How do you rest in a way that transcends the physical? Unlearning Strongwoman is all about rest- perharps not explicitly so; but by encouraging you to engage with introspection and beginning or continuing the process of identifying and unlearning traits that no longer serve you, the hope is that you walk mor and more into your true self where you are truly at peace - at rest.

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The music for Unlearning Strongwoman is created by Shade Joseph
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