Polymathic Storyteller

As part of my digital media creation training at the RNTC in the Netherlands, we had to create multimedia content. My interview with Anna was my submission for my podcast content. It was co-edited by my coursemate Adella. You can find more of Anna on my website forgedbywords.com

What exactly defines greatness? In our past four episodes, we have not only given you the answer but we have shown you.  People who have broken unticked boxes and broken stereotypes. Giving their all and pushing their limits.

In this episode we will be celebrating gold medals. If you listened to last week's episode, we mentioned Erin Jackson who became the first black woman to not just earn a medal but win gold in speedskating after she came in first place during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, on Sunday (Feb. 13).

We are back with another episode. This time, we break down the legend of Debi Thomas, the brilliance of Shelley-Ann, the artistry of Mia Clerc and the drive of Yassine. We focus on what makes them stand out and why we should continue to pay attention. This episode was recorded before Erin Jackson won gold at Beijing 2022 in speedskating. We'll talk more of her journey in the next episode. 

Black participation at the Winter Olympic Games is few and far between but carries great significance in the quest for inclusion and diversity in the Olympic Movement. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, Chibuogwu and I look back on the grit and glory of both past and present black athletes who, against all odds, have made a name for themselves and blazed a trail for others to follow. In this episode, the focus is on athletes who have represented Africa, a continent known for its warm weather, at the Winter Olympics.

Black participation at the Winter Olympic Games is few and far between but carries great significance in the quest for inclusion and diversity in the Olympic Movement. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, Chibuogwu and I look back on the grit and glory of both past and present black athletes who, against all odds, have made a name for themselves and blazed a trail for others to follow. This episode gives a brief history of the Winter Olympics and the participation of black athletes at the showpiece of snow and ice.