Podcasts by The BLK IRL Podcast

The BLK IRL Podcast

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects themes related to race in the influencer economy through research-supported commentary and intimate interviews with predominantly Black content creators, scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, marketing experts, and cultural critics. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkirl/support

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The BLK IRL Podcast
Stop Waiting for Perfect with L'Oreal Thompson Payton from 2023-08-15T10:00

For the Season 3 finale, Anuli speaks with award-winning journalist, motivational speaker, and blogger L’Oreal Thompson Payton about what life is like after you get the things you’ve always want...

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In Our Carefree Era with Oludara Adeeyo from 2023-08-01T10:00

In this episode, Anuli talks with Los Angeles-based mental health therapist, author, and social media content creator, Oludara Adeeyo, about what it means to embrace being carefree, her pivot fr...

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Becoming Your True Self with Sierra Imari from 2023-07-18T10:00

In this episode, Anuli talks with tech-focused Creative Advisor and Strategist, Sierra Imari, about her current chrysalis era, her love of The Sims, and how it feels to bet on yourself.

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Know Thy Country, Know Thyself with Kimberly Binns from 2023-07-04T11:55:28

In this episode, Anuli talks with interdisciplinary artist Kimberly Binns about knowing yourself well enough to know what environments you work best in, determining when it is time to pivot or c...

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Self-Discovery through Self-Portraiture with Autumn Nelson from 2023-06-20T10:00:26

In this episode, Anuli talks with artist Autumn Nelson about asserting sexual agency through art, dating yourself to find yourself, and how the consumer of an art piece impacts its meaning and i...

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Representing for the Hot Girls with Ariel Dannielle from 2023-06-06T10:00:03

In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks with artist Ariel Dannielle about the importance of friendship among Black women, what it means to be a hot girl, and why it is okay for art to...

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Manipulating Memories with Jasmine Best from 2023-05-23T10:00:36

In this episode of BLK IRL, Anuli talks with mixed media artist Jasmine Best about what it means to be a “true Southern artist,” her creative process, taking agency as a Black femme, and somethi...

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Living and Leaving a Legacy with Sierra King from 2023-05-09T10:00:33

In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks with multidisciplinary artist, archivist, and curator, Sierra King, about how she got into the work of archiving, her personal approach to self...

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Living and Working as an Independent Artist feat. Garth. from 2023-04-25T10:00:33

In this episode, Anuli talks to New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth about their shared history, his musical influences, and the ins and outs of trying to make i...

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A Whole New World from 2023-04-11T10:00:37

Influence starts as an inside job. For season three of The BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli explores how Black people create worlds for ourselves through our creative work and everyday rituals where we ar...

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I Love Seeing "Us" from 2022-02-15T11:00

For the final episode of season 2, Anuli talks to digital media entrepreneur Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista about her career as a content creator, how she has expanded her business over th...

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They Almost Don't Feel Local Anymore from 2022-02-01T11:00

In this episode, Anuli talks to the award-winning reporter and podcast host Jewel Wicker about her childhood in Atlanta, her career trajectory, and her overall thoughts on the state of the Ameri...

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The Memory and Reality of Atlanta from 2022-01-18T11:00

As rapper Andre 3000 from the Atlanta-based duo Outkast proclaimed to the world during the 1995 Source Awards: “The South got something to say!” For Season 2 of the BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli travel...

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History is Happening Now from 2022-01-04T11:00

As rapper Andre 3000 from the Atlanta-based duo Outkast proclaimed to the world during the 1995 Source Awards: “The South got something to say!” For Season 2 of the BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli travel...

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Welcome to Atlanta from 2021-12-21T11:00

As rapper Andre 3000 from the Atlanta-based duo Outkast proclaimed to the world during the 1995 Source Awards: “The South got something to say!” For Season 2 of the BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli travel...

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Mapping it Out from 2021-12-07T11:00

As rapper Andre 3000 from the Atlanta-based duo Outkast proclaimed to the world during the 1995 Source Awards: “The South got something to say!” For Season 2 of the BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli travel...

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Georgia on My Mind from 2021-12-07T11:00

As rapper Andre 3000 from the Atlanta-based duo Outkast proclaimed to the world during the 1995 Source Awards: “The South got something to say!” For Season 2 of the BLK IRL Podcast, Anuli travel...

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What It Means to be Black from 2020-12-29T11:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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More Than Just Your Token Black Girl from 2020-12-15T11:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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Making It as a “Social Beauty” in Hollywood from 2020-12-01T11:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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The Memeification of Black Women and Girls from 2020-11-17T11:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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Get in Loser, We're Going Viral from 2020-11-03T11:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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Performing Self-Care Online from 2020-10-20T10:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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So, you want to become a professional influencer? from 2020-10-06T10:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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A (New) Cult of Personality from 2020-09-22T09:00

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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Introducing the BLK IRL Podcast from 2020-09-21T14:56:31

The BLK IRL Podcast is an audio docuseries that explores the business of “influencing” and the power dynamics at play in the act of cultural exchange. Join host Anuli Akanegbu as she dissects th...

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