Helen Russell
Helen Russell
#7 Yomi Adegoke
#7 Yomi Adegoke
#7 Yomi Adegoke
Wednesday 31st March 2021
Award-winning journalist Yomi Adegoke shares her journey through sadness and racism on 'How to be Sad' podcast with Helen Russell.
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Get the buttons here!Yomi Adegoke: Navigating Sadness and Racism with Grace
I'm physically- and I think this is the case for so many like women, so many black women, so many people that are marginalized in some way like it's a necessity- I was like: wow, if I don't actually create this publication, my writing is not going to go out anywhere.
What happens when an award-winning journalist opens up about her struggles with sadness and racism? In this episode of 'How to be Sad', Yomi Adegoke, a celebrated columnist for Vogue and The Guardian, sits down with Helen Russell to share her journey. Known for her impactful writing on race and her bestselling book 'Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible', Yomi dives into the complexities of being a Black woman in today's world.
She discusses the unique challenges she faces in the workplace, the toll of performative allyship, and how she uses creative outlets like painting to cope during tough times. Yomi also touches on how expressing grief can be a political act and why diversity within diversity is crucial. This conversation is filled with insights on emotional expression, the importance of sisterhood, and advice she'd give to her younger self.
If you're looking for a candid discussion that blends personal anecdotes with broader societal issues, this episode is a must-listen.