Bonus Episode: Meet Anya Mhone "Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Brokenness"

In this bonus episode, Dr. Tiamo sits down with Anya Mhone, global business leader, creator, and co-host of @beupodcast, for a raw and deeply moving conversation about resilience, identity, and the art of healing. From her roots in Malawi and the loss of her parents at a young age, to her upbringing in the UK, life in New York, and her decade-plus journey at Google; Anya opens up about the experiences that shaped her empathy, ambition, and strength. She reflects on navigating bias and belonging in corporate spaces, the quiet courage it takes to rebuild, and the intentional joy that anchors her through life’s transitions. Anya believes that Black excellence is about embracing joy as a form of rebellion, and that our brokenness, like in the Japanese art of Kintsugi, adds to our beauty, rather than diminishing it. This candid conversation explores what it means to hold power and tenderness in equal measure, to lead with authenticity, and to find purpose in imperfection. Join us for a conversation that reminds us that transformation isn’t about being flawless, it’s about finding gold in life’s cracks.