Bellah on self expression through songwriting
We're closing season 8 of Growing Up with gal-dem in conversation with North London’s very own Nigerian songstress: Bellah. Nie & Natty sit...
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Welcome to gal-dem's first ever podcast, Growing up with gal-dem. Over the course of the series Natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine invite a different guest to respond to old diary entries,...
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Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics
This week on Growing up with gal-dem we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author...
Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid
On this week’s episode of our podcast, Natty and Nie speak to Lava La Rue about growing up as a Black alt kid, co-founding NiNE8 collective...
Issy Wong shares the connection to family and her mutual love of sport
In this episode, Natty and Nie are joined by British-Chinese cricket player Issy Wong. Issy shares how she came into her cricket career and...
Priya Ahluwalia on representation in fashion, creativity and sustainability
This week we're joined by fashion designer and creative Priya Ahluwalia. With Nigerian and Indian roots, Priya talks to Natty and Nie all ab...
Mimi Zhu on finding yourself again after love
Welcome to this week's episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, with Valentine's day around the corner. Tune in to our conversation with 'quintes...
Amaarae on finding the beauty in everyday after grief
This episode of Growing up with gal-dem contains mentions of death and grief. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to this episode, pl...
Paapa Essiedu on finding time and space to be easy on yourself
In our final episode of season 7 we are joined by the ever-talented Paapa Essiedu , actor and primetime Emmy winner. In this uplifting and h...
Maliha Abidi on smashing through cultural expectations
In this week’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem, Natty and Nie are joined by Maliha Abidi : artist, author and NFT Queen. Maliha talks us...
Natalie Lee on her journey with alopecia
This week on Growing up with gal-dem , Natty and Nie chat to blogger Natalie Lee , also known as Style Me Sunday. They talk all about body c...
Debbie on creating your own path
This week we are joined by Debbie : singer, songwriter and musician who has worked with the likes of Stormzy. Debbie speaks to Natty and Nie...
Daphne Palasi Andreades on the wonders of daydreaming and creativity
Following her debut book release Brown Girls, we are joined by the lovely Daphne Palasi Andreades . Her new book takes a deep dive into the...
Radam Ridwan on deconstructing imaginary life milestones
This week on Growing up with gal-dem we’re joined by queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist Radam Ridwan . Radam talks about how they cr...
Dior Bediako on the importance of self care in a side hustle world
Welcome to this week’s episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, Tune in to our conversation with inspiring coach, keynote speaker and founder of...
Mahalia on the true meaning of a love hangover
We’re back with season 7 of growing up with gal-dem, our amazing hosts natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine! This week, we’re kicking off wit...
Anchal Seda on the power of affirmations and making a plan
It’s our final episode of season 6 and we are joined by the lovely Anchal Seda, social media content creator, presenter and culture champion...
Angela Camacho on being happy and alive from now to 105
Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes a mention of an abusive relationship and instances of violence.This week w...
Aisha Shaibu on getting back out into the world
Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death and illnessIn this’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem Natty and Nie are joined by...
Rachel Chinouriri on the importance of memories in creating who you are today
Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death This week on Growing up with gal-dem, Nie and Natty chat to musician Rachel Chinour...
Ruby Rare on the reflections of heartbreak
Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes mentions of sexual violence. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to...