It's Layered Podcast

On our season finale, we reflect on the making of our Season 6, the journey from our start in 2020 and our goal for Season 6 - celebrating the work of black women and giving flowers where it’s due. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #podcastreflections #sasonreflection #Season6 #blackcreators #blackpodcasts #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, we got to sit down with multi-hyphenate rapper / singer / lawyer / voice actor, Simba Mak. While we are celebrating women and our soft-era, we felt it important to get a man’s perspective on life and its complexities. Simba sat down with us to talk about his journey from Zimbabwe to Australia, the acknowledgement that nobody is self-made, and the complexities of creative duality and how he juggles that.    Keep up with Simba and all he’s up to: Instagram: @itssimbamak   We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #SimbaMak #ZimbabweanRapper #ItsSimbaMak #CreativeDuality #Creativity #ZimCreatives #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re going behind the curtain on this episode as we discuss what goes into being a musician, especially one that hails from Zimbabwe -the actual hustle and grind of pursuing artistry.    We were joined by the dynamic and incredibly talented Niasha on this episode and we went into the layers of following artistic passion whilst also maintaining a 9 - 5 and what it was like touring with Sampa the Great. When they say dynamite comes in small packages, they were talking about Niasha because she is an entertainer of note!   Keep up with Niasha and all she’s up to: Instagram: @msniasha (https://www.instagram.com/msniasha/?hl=en) We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #Niasha #MsNiasha #ZimbabweanArtist #AustralianMusician #SampaTheGreat #Touring #jugglingcareerandmusic #howtopursueyourpassion #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To be a parent or not to be… did we even know we had the choice?! On this episode, we discuss how our viewpoint on having children has evolved, the pressure of bearing children especially as black African women, who has the right to make a call on having children and everything else between. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast  Instagram: @itslayered  Twitter: @itslayeredpod  TikTok: @itslayered  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #children #parenting #childless #thedecisiontohavechildren #whentohavechildren #Africanchildren #patriarchy #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond the myths and mysteries of Sex and why it’s so taboo, we felt it important to delve into Sex for People of Colour. Why is it so hard for us to talk about? How do we handle being hypersexualised at a young age and losing our innocence? What is our hope for People of Colour when it comes to sex and healing? We were joined by the immensely profound Nadine Atia of Aateeyah Sexology who spoke on the trauma that First Nations and People of Colour carry and how it manifests into our sexuality and sex life. Keep up with Nadine and all she’s up to: Instagram: @aateeyah.sexology  Website: Aateeyah Sexology  We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #sextalk #NadineAateeyah #AateeyahSexology #SexforPeopleofColour #PeopleofColour #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***CONTENT WARNING***: This podcast episode may contain material that can be confronting and disturbing. Sometimes words can cause sadness or distress, or trigger traumatic memories for people, particularly survivors of past abuse, violence or childhood trauma. For some people, these responses can be overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, there is support is available through some of the following services which are available 24 hours a day: 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 beyondblue: 1300 224 636 Lifeline: 13 11 14 BetterHelp   Are black people and people of colour traumatised? What is the source of this trauma? How does trauma manifest itself in our lives? What are the triggers? And how do we cope with trauma in its many forms? We’re delving deeper into trauma and how it shows up in our lives - and what some of those triggers are. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #trauma #traumamanifestation #Africantrauma #Zimbabweantrauma #healingfromtrauma #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got to bid 2024 farewell at Beyond the Valley Festival in Victoria, Australia and we had a tiiiiiime! As our very first live show, we were honoured, nervous and excited to take the stage with a new audience. We also loved Milo Hartill as the host of the Podcast Stage for the festival.  For this special bonus episode, listen in to what we got up to for our live set!  Thanks again to our team that helped us:  Stylist @alyxleachstyling  Stylist assistant @laeinantoni  MUA @ebonygb.makeup   We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com #ItsLayeredPodcast #BeyondtheValleyFestival #BTVFest #livepodcast #Australia #Victoria  #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we sat down with ‘Undone the Podcast’ Host, Kudzai Dune to talk all things ‘community building’. From dealing with migration trauma, developing relationships as adults, to why it’s so difficult to build community as people of colour which inhibits the collaboration we need to move forward.   Keep up with Kudzai and all she’s up to: Undone The Podcast Instagram: @undone.thepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/undone.thepodcast/?hl=en)  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Undone.thepodcast We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #CanWeTalkAboutItPodcast #SafeSpaceMedia #TravellingWhileBlack #TravellingAsBlackWomen #TravellingWhileBlack #PeopleofColour #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been listening and after 5 whole seasons, we’re finally bringing you a topic that you’ve beeeen asking for!! SEX! On this episode, we’re delving deeper into sex and are joined by Sexologist, Laura Miano, of Miano Clinical Sexology who delves deeper into why sex is so hard to talk about, the myths around sex, self-pleasure, and her sex concept store, Posmo. Keep up with Laura and all she’s up to: Personal Instagram: @lauramianosexology (https://www.instagram.com/lauramianosexology/?hl=en)  Posmo Instagram: @_posmo_ (https://www.instagram.com/_posmo_/?locale=de_DE&hl=en)  Website: Miano Clinical Sexology ( https://mianoclinicalsexology.com.au/ ) Posmo Store: https://posmo.com.au/ We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast  Instagram: @itslayered  Twitter: @itslayeredpod  TikTok: @itslayered  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #sextalk #LauraMiano #MianoClinicalSexology #Posmo #TalkingAboutSexIsHard #SelfPleasure #LetsTalkAboutSex #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weddings! They say that women dream about their weddings as little girls. We’re here to give you the real-real on weddings! Let’s talk about what really goes into planning weddings, the family dynamics, the financial strain and looking back, what advice we’d give ourselves. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) #ItsLayeredPodcast #weddings #weddingplanning #weddingpressure #therealityofweddings #Africanweddings #Zimbabweanwedding #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetwork We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To see the world is to understand people and to see things from a different perspective. Unfortunately, this grace and understanding is not always afforded to Black people, especially black women who travel.  For this episode, we sat down with host of ‘Can We Talk About It’ podcast, Charmaine to unpack the myriad of experiences she’s had whilst travelling. From passport privilege to feeling safe, we talk about it all.  Keep up with Charmaine and all she’s up to: Can We Talk About It Podcast Instagram: @canwetalkaboutit.au  Personal Instagram: @saitari_ Website: Safe Space Media  We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)  Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)  Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)   TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com  #ItsLayeredPodcast #CanWeTalkAboutItPodcast #SafeSpaceMedia #TravellingWhileBlack #TravellingAsBlackWomen #TravellingWhileBlack #PeopleofColour #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re baaaaaaaaaaaaack!!! And long overdue - we know! Let’s just say life has been LIFEing but we finally got together and sat down in studio in Melbourne to record Season 6 of the pod!! On this first episode, we’re catching you up on what we’ve been up to, where we’re at, our first ever live podcasting experience at Beyond the Valley Festival and everything in-between. We’re also talking about ‘Life Before The Internet’. As millennials we def remember life pre- and post-internet, so we discuss the benefits and challenges that come with it. Mavis Beacon anyone?! Tune in to hear our tales of learning the internet and navigating this complex world we live in. We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)  The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics) We'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast  Instagram: @itslayered  Twitter: @itslayeredpod  TikTok: @itslayered  Email: [email protected] Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com #ItsLayeredPodcast #LifeBeforeTheInternet #BeyondTheValley #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprise!!! On this very special bonus episode, we are excited to be coming to you live from Portimão, Portugal where we got to experience the 3-day Afro Nation Festival! What an experience! We delve into the process of organising ourselves for the festival, where to stay for the Afro Nation Festival, what to expect, what surprised us, what we were glad to see and if it’s something we would recommend. From Uncle Waffles leaving us speechless, to Tyler ICU getting us to dance til’ our feet hurt, Major League Djz bringing errrbody on the stage with them, seeing Tyla perform ‘Water’ in a full-circle moment to Asake and his fire gun - we had a tiiiiiiime!! Being in a long-distance friendship, we do not take it for granted that we got to do this ‘first’ as friends - a memory that we will cherish for life. We are also excited to announce that we have officially joined the BlakCast Podcast Network which is part of the iHeart Podcast Network family - making this special episode that much sweeter! Tune in to hear all our thoughts and sentiments. – Be sure to check out our social interviews with festival goers on our social platforms: Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en) Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod) TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered) Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/) Email: [email protected] —--- Hotel: Jupiter Algarve Hotel Afro Nation 2025 Tickets Cab Service: AlgarLux Transfers Intro & Outro Song: ‘Eatup’ by artbybigveeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting! You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode. Follow along each Wednesday as host Jamila Rizvi decides which storyteller will take home the grand prize and be crowned the Find And Tell champion. Search Find And Tell on your podcast app or click here! Meet the storytellers at findandtell.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have to celebrate all we are as black people and all we have to offer. In this episode we talk about the Beauty in our Blackness.You know you're black when? What makes us so special? What do we love the most about being black?We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Privilege is a complex thing. Those who have it often don't realise how much it makes life easier for them. Those who don't understand all too well how much the lack of that privilege affects their lives. In this episode, we go a little deeper and unpack the complexities of knowing you have privilege and what you can do with it to help others.We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Special Series!We know, we know! You’ve gotten to know us before and we’re doing it again! Here’s the thing, we last did a ‘Delve Deeper On Us’ as our very first episode - a whole 4 years ago. A couple of things have changed since then - and we’d like to think we’ve grown a little too. In this episode, we talk about our green flags, what would bring us knocking on each other’s door late at night; fun facts and tidbits for you to enjoy.Let us know what surprised you, what tracks and what you thought we’d say in the comments!—---------Sign-up on our website and be the first to get the latest episodes and news as soon as they drop: www.itslayeredpodcast.com We'd love to hear from you!We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, we got to sit down with Zimbabwean-born artist, Kye and talk all things music and how spreading joy is at the core of her musical expression. We had a blast talking about her musical influences, going down nostalgic memory lane and speaking about representation matters.Get into our interview with Kye and let us know your thoughts.-----About KyeIn the short time since KYE formally introduced herself to the world,she's already won over audiences with her celebratory, sun-soakedsound that effortlessly bridges pop and R&B, keeping joy and freedomat the forefront with shining rhythmic deliveries, championing herundeniable songwriting and vocal talents.Zimbabwean born, London raised, now Naarm/Melbourne based,KYE’s relationship with music blossomed as a young child growing upin the UK. In between vivid memories spent singing through sicknessand health, gospel songs, talent shows, girl bands and more, her voiceflourished with each deep embrace of her identity.Deeply informed by her experience as a young black womanexperiencing life through a predominately white societal lens, KYEfindsherself today confident, strong and humble, ready to share her mantraof embracing openness andfinding joy in it, with the world.----Keep Up with KyeInstagram: @getitkyeTikTok: @getitkyeWebsite: https://www.getitkye.com/ We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trailer: 'It's Layered Special'We're coming in hot with the our special where we finally had the chance to sit down together - in studio - and crack the mics!Sign up on our website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com to find out when it drops and to catch all the episodes!Videography & Editing: Beth WatkinsSound Mixing & Engineering: Phil ThrelfallRecorded at The Base Studios, Melbourne: www.thebase.com.auWe'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfectionism is defined as “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.” In philosophy it is “a doctrine holding that perfection is attainable, especially the theory that human moral or spiritual perfection should be or has been attained.” | The Oxford DictionaryIn our season finale, we are unpacking the complexities of perfectionism, its origins, the role society plays as well as our own struggle with perfectionism. Do you grapple with perfectionism? How do you manage it?Our Season Finale ShoutoutTo every one of you who has listened to our podcast, shared, submitted your comments and feedback - we truly appreciate your support throughout this milestone season. Thank you and keep the comments and reviews coming!We'd love to hear from you! Website: It’s Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.