Episodes

Is it just hair, or is it something much deeper? In this episode, host Steph Edusei is joined by social entrepreneur and founder of Teakisi, Salha Kaitesi, for an insightful conversation about the cultural, political, and pro...

What happens when a young Black boy, newly arrived in the UK, faces racism, isolation, and nearly loses himself trying to fit in? In this deeply honest episode of Black All Year, Steph Edusei speaks with Ghanaian artist Kelvi...

Why does talking about race make so many white people uncomfortable, and what happens when that discomfort shuts the rest of us down? In this solo episode of Black All Year , Steph Edusei unpacks the concept of white fragilit...

What does it mean to die with dignity and who gets access to that dignity? In this deeply compassionate episode of Black All Year , host Steph Edusei speaks with Dr Karon Ornadel, a specialist palliative care physician and co...

How do racism, bias, and systemic inequality show up in our healthcare systems—and in our bodies? In this eye-opening episode of Black All Year , host Steph Edusei sits down with Dr. Tina Sikka, Reader in Technoscience and In...

Send us a text Jenny Kovacs, "The Queen of Being Seen," shares her expertise on visibility and how professionals can step into the spotlight authentically without feeling like show-offs. She unpacks her Visibility Vibe System, a powerful framework that helps individuals enhance their visibility thr…

Send us a text Jenny Kovacs, "The Queen of Being Seen," shares her expertise on visibility and how professionals can step into the spotlight authentically without feeling like show-offs. She unpacks her Visibility Vibe System...

Send us a text In this powerful solo episode, Steph Edusei reflects on what it means to be seen, but not fully yourself. Sparked by a moving interview with TV presenter Angelica Bell, Steph explores the complexities of visibility, the unspoken cost of code switching, and the emotional weight of bei…

Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode of Black All Year, Steph Edusei shares a heartfelt reflection inspired by her upcoming book, A Little Book of Leadership Lessons. Drawing from her own journey as a Black woman in leadership, Steph unpacks the weight of imposter phenomenon, the pre…

Send us a text Black All Year – Season 3 Trailer Host: Steph Edusei Steph Edusei is back with Season 3 of Black All Year ! Join us as we continue to centre the voices, stories, and experiences of Black and minoritised people—...

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...