Date/Episode: S2E8 - Meena Ayittey

Title: Microaggressions, Voices & Action

Description:

Ella and Meena deepen their brand new connection as they recognise the consequences of living with micro-aggression and discover ways forward

Bio:

Meena Ayittey is an award winning film director. From and based in London, her fascination with stories and human nature started from an early age. Through writing stories and making films she has developed a passion for providing a voice to marginalised communities and the voices those who often go unheard. It is this passion that has been a driving force in her work with subjects ranging from domestic abuse, mental health and race.

Her Recent Docu series collaboration Panasonic focuses on dispelling the myths and stereotypes that many African women face. with Her 2020 Black Lives Matter film ‘Mama’ made in response to the murder of George Floyd, earned her several accolades including a nods at Ciclope and awards at AICP, The Webbys, OnePointFour to name a few.

Show Notes:

The joy of recognised voices

The drive behind the work

Meena's film - All the little things

Microaggressions

the mental arithmetic of action

belonging and lived experiences

10 steps

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.meenamachina.com/all-the-little-things

Listen to the show

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Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.meenamachina.com/all-the-little-things

Find Cerrita:

www.meenamachina.com

https://twitter.com/meena_machina

https://www.instagram.com/meena_machina/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/meenaayittey

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

Description:

This week Ella chats with old friend Cerrita Smith and explore the boundaries of curiosity, appropriation and the joy of music

Cerrita at a glance:

Cerrita is a Music Therapist, Musician and Tutor and consultant. She has explored the developmental benefits of music both nationally and internationally and is a proud Northerner.

Show Notes:

How we met

What brings joy

Composer diversity

Music and cultural appropriation

What is music therapy

Otherness

Internal bias

Curiosity

10 questions

Advice for those 10 steps behind you

Listen to the show

Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY

Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO

Mentioned in this episode:

Find Cerrita:

www.wecync.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cerrita-s-b3608255/

https://twitter.com/CSmithMT

Who is Cerrita Smith?

Cerrita is a Music Therapist, Musician, Tutor and Organisational Consultant. 

She has worked as a music therapist in inpatient mental health hospitals within the NHS for 10 years. She also works in private practice with children, who have experienced developmental trauma (primarily with adopted children) and their families. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and her work has been published in a number of journals. In 2017 and 2018 Cerrita worked in Rwanda, in East Africa, with Music as Therapy International, where she up a music project to support teachers to use music to support educational goals and to develop strategies to support children with additional educational needs. 

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

Episode: S2 Ep5 – John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong

Description:

In this episode Ella catches up with  emerging theatre director John R Wilkinson and shares thoughts on dealing with others perceptions of your most obvious traits amongst other things.

John at a glance:

John is a disabled theatre director who has worked with The National Theatre, the Young Vic and has a passion for dramaturgy

Show Notes:

audio books

who is John r Wilkinson - the role of a director and dramaturg

mediating

allowing for communication errors

diversity or platforming

empathy

listening when angry

questions that shouldn't be asked

getting it wrong

the ten step question

Find John:

https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/john-r-wilkinson

https://twitter.com/johnrwilkinson1

Who is John R Wilkinson? 

John is the tenth recipient of the Genesis Future Directors Award at the Young Vic. He trained on the National Theatre Directors’ Course and is currently undertaking research into new work and touring companies with English Touring Theatre, Wise Children, Stockroom and the Royal Court, as part of Arts Council England’s Developing Your Creative Practice.

Direction: Mugabe, My Dad and Me (York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre, Audible.com), Bear Shaped and Amazing (Tutti Frutti Productions), Pink Skies… Vinny’s Delight (Manchester Royal Exchange), Hello and Goodbye, Swallows and Amazons, Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down (York Theatre Royal), Talking Heads (co-directed with James Brining and Amy Leach, Leeds Playhouse), Winter (Young Vic).

Associate Direction: NT Connections 2020-21 (National Theatre), Sunshine on Leith (Leeds Playhouse – UK Tour).

He is a Trustee of Stage Directors UK, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Pilot Theatre and Middle Child.

Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

S2 Ep5 – Keeley Liles – Pleasure, Becoming and Self

In this episode Ella and Keeley share the joy of working together and explore what it takes to become more yourself

Keeley at a glance:

A filmmaker, photographer and teaching artist. Keeley is working on herself and created the Embrace your pleasure documentary - https://www.embraceyourpleasurefilm.com/

Show Notes:

the essence of self pleasure

the art of filmmaking

Loving it when a plan comes together. the joy of directing

stepping into your power

defining the standards that denote belonging

the work of becoming

10 step question

Find Keeley:

https://lovelightmedia.mypixieset.com

https://www.instagram.com/lovelight_media/

https://www.facebook.com/LovelightMediaLLC/

Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

Episode: S2 Ep4 – Ndrika Anyika– Inclusivity, Boundaries & Collaboration

Description:

 In this episode Ndrika and Ella bond over what brings them joy, creating inclusivity and boundaries

Ndrika at a glance:

She/Her

Ndrika is a full time filmmaker who has worked with the BBC and BFI among others and is passionate about telling the stories of the misrepresented.

Show Notes:

What is a DOP?

The joy of collaboration

creating an inclusive environment

the importance of boundaries and overwork, paid what your worth

how is increased inclusivity changing things

working with others

money

10 steps question

Listen to the show

Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY

Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO

Find Ndrika:

http://ndrika.com/

https://twitter.com/NdrikaAnyika

https://www.instagram.com/ndrikaanyika/

https://vimeo.com/ndrika

Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

In this episode Ella touches base with Rufai “Roo” Ajala and explores the world of Intimacy Coordination, Roo’s journey into it and the lessons for our wider culture

"Please note that this conversation explores personal experiences of sexual violence and emotional abuse, as well as the healing journeys of survivors. Below is information in the liner notes about trusted UK organisations who can support you if you have experienced violence - and please know that you are not alone.

https://mindlinetrans.org.uk

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.safeline.org.uk

https://www.mankind.org.uk

https://www.refuge.org.uk

https://www.womensaid.org.uk

https://rapecrisis.org.uk

https://lgbt.foundation

Rufai at a glance:

They/Them

Rufai has journeyed from troubled beginnings and in an epic journey of self-discovery and healing from trauma, is now a cinematographer and lighting technician and a trained Intimacy Coordinator. They have a passion for safeguarding especially as it pertains to Queer Trans and Non-Binary Gender people of colour

Show Notes:

The dichotomy of finding joy in your work

Mitigating harm

Making peace with yourself

Bitterness and anger

An unexpected route into the industry – from troubled youth, to industry professional and Intimacy coordination

Healing through the work & support

Safeguarding & vulnerability on set

Mechanics of IC Boundaries –

Belonging to yourself

To kiss or not to kiss – permissions & consents

The 10 step question

Listen to the show

Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY

Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO

Find Rufai:

http://intimacyconsultancy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rufaiajala/

https://www.instagram.com/intimacywithroo

https://rufaiajala.com/

Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

Episode: S2 Ep2 – Caitlin McNamara – self-definition and claiming space

Description:

This week Ella chats with the incredibly versatile writer and campaigner Caitlin McNamara. They explore their perspectives on privilege, belonging, societal value and knowing your worth.

Caitlin at a glance:

Caitlin is currently writing her first radio documentary (airing on BBC Radio 4 in April 2022), working as Director of Jude Kelly Studios, and campaigning on legal reform to better prosecute gender-based violence.

Show Notes:

The mundanity of joy

the limitations of self labelling 

work denoting societal value

Belonging, Privilege and claiming your space

Cynicism, belonging in a female space and Woman of the year award

money, women, finance & knowing your worth

Activism and Money

Quotas

Advice for those 10 steps behind you

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.judekellystudio.com/

The Body is not an Apology

Find Caitlyn:

www.caitlinmaymcnamara.com

https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmaymcnamara

This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

Show Notes

For more information about working with Ella as a composer, or to be featured on the podcast, visit www.ellajarman-pinto.co.uk.