HomeGrown

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Innocent Mutanga, a social entrepreneur and finance professional. Innocent has been in HK for over 7 years after moving from Zimbabwe as a refugee. He shares his remarkable story of fleeing to Hong Kong, living homeless for months as a refugee, winning the right to study, and joining a global financial company before starting The Africa Centre.

One of our longer episodes due to the sheer depth of the conversation, we touch on a lot of topics ranging from the impact of colonialism, to the history of Chungking Mansions and  our old friend Mr "single narrative ". The perfect episode for the long weekend, hope you enjoy listening as much as we did.
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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @innocent_mutanga | @africacentrehk
• Book Recommendation: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
• Music Recommendation: Ndolwane Super Sounds and Oliver Mtukudzi 

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Guleed Dualeh, a Psychologist who moved to Hong Kong  from Denmark three and a half years ago.

Mental health has really come to the forefront in the last few years, and particularly with the events of the past year, it is one that is discussed more and more in the Black community. Guleed shares his observations on these changes and the importance of taking care of our mental health. He talks to us about his life and work in Hong Kong compared to some of his previous postings in South Sudan, Kenya and other countries. Plus we talk life in quarantine and Tinder etiquette. Join us for another great conversation...

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Book Recommendation: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

• Guest Instagram: @corporate_trill
• Book Recommendation: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
• Music Recommendation: Fast Wine by Machel Montano 

HG is taking the week off, so there will be no guest interview this week. We won't leave you hanging though, so check out our two favourite podcasts while you wait and we'll be back with you next week with another fantastic episode!

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Notes and links from this episode:

Fo's favourite podcast: Revisionist History by Malcom Gladwell
Lou's favourite podcast:  RACE2RISE by Renee Sterling & Rondette Amoy 

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Aliki Jonas a performing arts teacher who recently moved to Hong Kong from Shanghai by way of Melbourne Australia. Brand new to the city and moving during the pandemic, Aliki talks about the contrast between Hong Kong and Shanghai in terms of work and play, and gives us another look into tiny apartments in the City.

In this hilarious episode, Aliki discusses coming from a small town in Australia, being the only black family in town and the funny but exhausting encounters she has had. An episode full of laughs, gasps, and short stories, and definitely one to share with a friend!

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @Alikijean
• Book Recommendation: The unexpected Joy of Being Single by Catherine Gray

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Hervé Kozikila, the (very French!) Head of IT Procurement for BNPP and co-founder & CEO of Feedelon, a marketplace promoting sustainable brands. He moved to Hong Kong six years ago after leaving Paris for stints in London, Singapore and eventually Hong Kong.

We talk about his experience starting a business in Hong Kong and the importance of finding the right partners. Then we learn more about family life in Hong Kong - the contrast to Singapore, apartment surprises and his son meeting his doppelgänger in Marks & Spencer...

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @hervevh
• Book Recommendation: Becoming by Michelle Obama

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Dionne Lashley, Head of Middle school at an International school in Hong Kong and a mother of 4. She moved to Hong Kong almost 8 years ago from Barbados feeling the need for more challenge, she has managed to find that as well love and a new family along the way.

We discuss the charming yet difficult conversations surrounding blended families, (especially in a place where they are all in the ethnic minority) pregnancy, paternity leave, and medical practices in Hong Kong.....and Fo continues his search for the perfect podcast intro.

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @dijonblend
• Book Recommendation: So You Want To Talk About Race 

In this week's episode, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Nic Jarret , a regional legal counsel for markets and financial services. Born to Jamaican parents, Nic moved to Hong Kong 7 years ago from London.

We discuss what it's like being black and gay in Hong Kong, the differences and similarities between Asian and Black culture (especially concerning family), as well as  Nic's journeys through law, psychotherapy and trail running!

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @nicolasnickle
• Book Recommendation: The Antidote

In this first episode of season 2, Louisa and the Fantastic Fo speak to Janaia Joy Farrell, an International Recording and Performing Artist from Toronto and the lead singer of Hong Kong’s #1 Soul/Funk/R&B band Onpoint. 

Janaia talks to us about the biases we sometimes carry when we move to new places and gives an insight into the music performance industry in Hong Kong (after eight and a half years) and how COVID-19 has affected it. Listen out for a special outro from Janaia right at the end!

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Notes and links from this episode:

• Guest Instagram: @janaiaisjoy
• More about Janaia, click here 

We're baaaaack! We've a whole month (and a bit) off - but who's counting?

Join Louisa and The Fantastic Fo as they catch up on the holidays, Fo getting stuck in London, Lou's new job, Fo's new niece and the Bali controversy. Tune in for an update and to find out what to expect from the rest of the season!

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