In the second part of my conversation with Janique Johnson, a renowned TV presenter in Germany, we continue exploring personal experiences, identity and belonging — this time moving into topics such as nutrition, pregnancy, cultural perception and what it means to navigate the world as someone who is, in one way or another, perceived as “different”.
Born in Washington, D.C. to an African-American father and a German mother, Janique moved to Germany at the age of five and grew up bilingually from the very beginning.
In this part of the conversation, we speak about nutrition, especially during pregnancy, and about the many expectations, choices and responsibilities that come with preparing to welcome a child into the world. We also address the topic of alcohol consumption during pregnancy — a subject I personally view very critically due to the preventable harm it can cause to unborn children. Janique herself does not drink alcohol at all, which made for an honest and thoughtful exchange.
Another important theme in this episode is belonging: what it means to grow up between cultures, to be seen as “from somewhere else”, and to navigate identity, visibility and otherness. As two women with migration backgrounds — and for Janique specifically as a woman of colour — this is a conversation close to both of our hearts.
As it often happens when speaking to friends, the conversation occasionally drifts into unexpected directions — which, is part of the charm. :-)
I named the episode "CROWN" since Janique referred to this very song of mine in another interview — one she conducted — saying how much she loves the song. It's also another beautiful way to greet her little girl, who was born healthy and happy at the beginning of April 2026.
Stream CROWN everywhere: https://ffm.to/lennypojarovcrown
BABY FACE TALK is available on all major audio platforms, while YouTube remains my main channel since the podcast is filmed as a full video podcast. Custom subtitles can also be activated there.
Interview language: German
Intro, outro & description: English
Hosted by me, Lenny Pojarov
Produced by me & ASRC Entertainment
Camera work, sound, editing & post-production by ASRC Entertainment
Location – courtesy of Capacity, home of professionals
