Episodes

Send us a Text Message. The Emotional Burden of Being the Only Black Voice in the Room In this deeply personal episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei takes us back to September 2022 for a powerful reflection on the chal...

Send us a Text Message. In this inspiring episode of Black All Year, Steph Edusei sits down with Loveness Scott, the Positive Action Lead at the North East Ambulance Service and Vice Chair of the National Ambulance BME Forum....

Send us a Text Message. In this week's compelling episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei sits down with an extraordinary 13-year-old playwright, Kayla Ayerty. Hailing from East London, Kayla has already made significant...

Send us a Text Message. When did you first become aware of your race? Join me, Steph Edusei, along with writer, performer and producer, Risaria Langley, as, in the second part of our discussion, we explore the profound experi...

Send us a Text Message. Is the idea of a "pure British lineage" nothing more than a myth? Join us for an eye-opening conversation as (in a release of an episode from 2022) I, Steph Edusei, am joined by Risaria Langley, and ex...

Send us a Text Message. What if the recent UK general election was more than just a competition between Labour and Conservative parties? Join me, Steph Edusei, as I try to make meaning of the election results and what they re...

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a traumatic incident in your youth shapes your entire worldview? Join Steph Edusei in conversation with James Carss, founder and chief executive of Castle Peak Group, as he recounts h...

Send us a Text Message. This week we share the keys to understanding power and privilege in our latest episode of Black All Year, featuring the insightful Ngozi Lyn Cole, one of our most popular topics and guests from Season ...

Send us a Text Message. Culinary Reinvention from Nissan to TikTok Who says life's second acts can't be as flavorful as the first? Nige Thompson, the culinary maestro behind "Tea with the Thompsons," graces our podcast with s...

Send us a Text Message. Inclusion with Humanity: Eradicating Workplace Bullying and Discrimination Can adopting "inclusion with humanity" truly eradicate workplace bullying and discrimination? Join Steph Edusei as she welcome...

Send us a Text Message. Engagement and Equity: The Critical Role of Voting in Society How impactful is your vote really? Join Steph Edusei as she sits down with freelance journalist and non-executive director for Newcastle Cr...

Send us a Text Message. Rooted in Africa, Raised in the North East, United for Social Change Embark on a personal journey with me, Steph Edusei, as we navigate the intricate blend of my Black African Ghanaian roots and white ...

Send us a Text Message. After a bit of a break and a rethink about the format creator and host Steph Edusei is pleased to announced that Season 2 of Black All Year is coming very soon. Subscribe now to make sure you get it as...

In this transformative discussion with me, Steph Edusei, the remarkable Tina Simbo joins us to unravel the complex threads of internalised oppression that profoundly impact marginalised communities, particularly among Black p...

When Marsha Hilton joined me on the podcast, her story of overcoming domestic abuse and transforming that pain into a beacon of hope for others struck a chord deep. Her expertise as a trauma-informed consultant illuminates th...

As we peel back the layers of our own identities, we often uncover strength we never knew we had. Beverley Powell, a beacon of leadership and empowerment, joins us to share how she's helping nurses from the global majority ha...

I had a heart-to-heart chat with the incredible Martin Hilton, renowned dancer and dance teacher who passionately shared his journey into the world of dance. His dance story begins from his school days, where he was exposed t...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break barriers, change power dynamics and make an impact in the face of adversity? Listen to Steph Edusei in conversation with Festus Akinbusoye, the UK's first black Police and Crime ...

What happens when you're a Black person, facing discrimination and harassment in a world that often fails to provide the necessary protection and support? Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by our guests, Louja...

Baby loss is more prevalent in Black communities in the UK than in white communities and yet Black women and families access the support available to them less often. Following the loss of her son, midwife Alicia Burnett deci...

Whilst discussion about menopause is on the rise, you might be forgiven for thinking that it only affects white women. Google 'menopause' and you'll see images of white women; menopause spokespeople in the media are all white...

When it comes to race and ethnicity, language is powerful. Fear of getting it wrong is used as a reason to not talk about race at all. Getting it wrong can have terrible consequences for all involved. It can uplift and it can...

The NHS is the UK's biggest employer of black and minority ethnic staff. What has it found it so hard to make progress on equality at work? How do we move from tick box exercises and make a real impact on equity and inclusion...

In this just for podcast episode Black All Year creator and host, Steph Edusei gives a very personal reflection on representation ahead of UK Black History Month. Representation matters and that shouldn't be up for debate, bu...