Discovering Delight

I'm kicking off the new year on Discovering Delight by acknowledging how chaotic life has felt and setting an intention to complain less and talk about my work with more gratitude. A friend recently called out how I've been speaking from exhaustion and dread about the very things I prayed for, so I'm trying to harness the "year of the fire horse" energy with more courage, movement, and optimism. I share work updates: Coyi is expanding from Coyi Drama Club into a theatre company with a second project coming, I'm building offerings for youth and adults, and I won seed funding from a training program—plus I gained a local mentor. I also have speaking gigs and a podcasting masterclass ahead, I'm redefining success and support, and I'm committing to documenting my work and posting monthly episodes.

00:00 New Year Check In

00:27 Complaining Less Mindset

02:31 Fire Horse Energy

03:49 Work Updates And Growth

08:32 Measuring Success And Support

10:43 Creative Stability Lessons

11:39 Podcast Focus For Creatives

12:57 Fear Of Being Seen

14:38 Consistency Plans And Goodbye

Rediscovering the Joy of Reading and Exploring Justice Through Vigilante Narratives

In this episode of Discovering Delight, I share my recent journey of reigniting my passion for reading after a hiatus, motivated by Angela Makholwa's book 'Black Widow Society.' I dive into the captivating story of a black women-led vigilante group that helps women escape abusive marriages through drastic actions. This narrative sparks a deeper reflection on justice, accountability, and the role of community in protecting vulnerable individuals. I discuss my thoughts on the deficiencies of current justice systems, the principle of equal retribution, and the concept of mob justice. Join me for an engaging session filled with thought-provoking ideas and reflections on societal values.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to Discovering Delight

00:19 - Rediscovering the Joy of Reading

01:34 - Diving into 'Black Widow Society'

03:02 - Reflections on Justice and Vigilantism

09:28 - The Role of Community in Justice

13:44 - Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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Until next time, I hope you find little joys wherever you are!

Sweetest greetings! In this episode I discuss my latest project, Coyi Drama Club. I yap about the inspiration behind this project and what it means to me to (finally) do something that I have dreamt about for years. My heart is filled with so much gratitude and joy.

Happy new year beloved, and happy 1 year anniversary to the podcast! This yapping session is inspired by the books I read this month. I hope you enjoy it!

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With great love,

Siye

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With great love,

Siye

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Please remember that you are your biggest project and you owe yourself endless chances. With love, from me to you.

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