Description
Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita Nyong’o as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind.
This ten episode series is coming your way September 19. Episodes drop weekly, wherever you get your podcasts.Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. Original music for the trailer by Lauryn Newson, Cheflee, and Ehiorobo.Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark RistichManaging Editor: Regina BediakoDirector of Production: Marisa DodgeSeries Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla AlabiMusic Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-NduStory Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko MocheEditors: Nancy López and Anna SussmanEngineering: Miles LassiOperations Manager: Florene WileyStory Consultant: John FecileGraphic Design: Jemimah EkehOriginal Artwork: Mateus SitholeSpecial Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods
Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.
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Your body is your smoke detector.
This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
“It’s in His Kiss”: 18-year-old Lupita falls for Juan, a handsome family friend. Just when she thinks he couldn’t be more perfect, they share their first...
Published 11/14/24
No one rules forever on the throne of time.
This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
“The Black Ties”: In high school, Lupita pushes back against an archaic rule with a secret weapon.
Original score by Cheflee.
“The Holy...
Published 11/07/24