Kat's Korner: The Podcast

EPISODE 6

On the 15th of February, I was told that the diagnosis is cancer of the sigmoid colon. I was sitting down, but I felt like I was sliding off the chair. It felt like the whole room was tilted to the right, and I was trying to hold on. Tears start coming because all I'm thinking about at that moment is I'm going to have to go through some shit. It has been an unexpected journey into a personal hell that has had all of its ups and downs, but still has a lot of light and gratitude with it.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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EPISODE 5

This episode is a story that brings together my eldest daughter symptoms and syndromes alongside my recent trip to Art Basel in Miami. And of course, there's always some sort of epiphany and life lesson brought to you this time by my father. So walk with me as we go on this journey. I'm hoping that as we get closer to the end of 2022, as we start to get ready for the next year, is that you have a little peace, and quiet and even moments of magic because that's what it's all about.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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EPISODE 4

As some of you may or may not know, in addition to all of the amazing things that I get a chance to be a part of, I am also a professor. I have a master's degree in African Literature and History from The Ohio State University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, Black Terps. In this episode, I talked about some big takeaways for me as a professor, as well as the most memorable excuses I've ever heard for not being able to turn in an assignment.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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EPISODE 3

This episode of Kat’s Korner: The Podcast is a porch session with the illustrious aunties and uncle–Eddie Smith, Elise Perry, and Evelyn Bandoh, where we talked about Wakanda Forever as a Creative Practice. And yes, this is the home of people who love Black Panther so you're not going to hear too much bashing, although I'm sure that there are some valid things to be said.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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EPISODE 2

We’re on location in Morocco! As you may know, traveling has been a big part of my identity, and while I was in Morocco, I decided to record this particular episode because I don't know if I'll be able to access emotionally, what this trip has done for me once I fly back home. And this trip has been an unexpectedly transformative one.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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EPISODE 1

Season 4 is here! This season is going to be a lot more frequent and a lot more personal because I'm approaching my 50th year and I'm realizing that there's a lot that I want to at least document as part of my contribution to the larger conversation.

This very first episode is a love letter to the Black creatives specifically because that's who I think needs to hear this. And this is being sparked by a couple of things that have happened over the last two years, but really some major things that happened at the beginning of this year. You’ll also hear me share what my process looks like, and how my experiences and the experiences of others that I am really close to, really do kind of help understand the creative life.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator, and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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This is part 2 of the conversation I had with Ayra Kip, who initiated the annually recurring Keti Koti Festival together with her twin sister, Ira Kip. In this episode, Ayra talked us through the process of taking Free Heri Heri For All from an idea to a phenomenal reality. I think you're really going to get a lot out of this episode.

Warning: This episode is not suitable for ages below 16. The conversation contains discussions of violence perpetuated against Black people, so please be mindful.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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While I was in Amsterdam, I had an illuminating conversation with Ayra Kip, who initiated the annually recurring Keti Koti Festival together with her twin sister, Ira Kip. Ayra and I talked about many things, but primarily how she and her sister got to the point of creating Free Heri Heri For All (Heri Heri is a Surinamese dish with ground fruits, fish, and egg).

This is a 2-part series where we're going to learn about Ayra’s origin story and the effects the murder of George Floyd had on her activism.

Warning: This episode is not suitable for ages below 16. The conversation contains discussions of violence perpetuated against Black people, so please be mindful.

About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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As a cultural architect, my primary goal is to tell the story, the message. How I go about doing that depends on what is necessary. So for me, the medium is inconsequential. Not to say that it's not important, but it doesn't figure into whether or not I'm going to do it. What's important to me is I can tell a good story that the people are interested in or a story that I'm interested in. And if that means I'm going to direct an opera, then that's what I'm going to do.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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Consider this episode a general brain dump where I'm thinking about how we show up authentically, and in a way that sustains us. In this episode, I shared how much the work that I do sustains me, and how much I learned about myself in the process. I also shared a bit about Ruth E. Carter’s story, a Black American costume designer for film and television, who has found her passion, built a life out of it, was recognized for her brilliance, and was pushed out in front into the world after being the costume designer for Black Panther. In relation to her journey, I also talked about an excerpt from a book by Paulo Coelho that I’m re-reading, which is about how many things in life, personal and professional, are like the bamboo tree–it takes time before your year arrives and with it will come changes that you hadn't dreamed of.

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About Kat:

Founder and owner of LiL SoSo Productions, Risikat “Kat” Okedeyi lives a varied life from being a radio and podcast host, a creative director, a writer and professor, a motivator and a traveler. It is from all of these roles the term “cultural architect” comes when describing what she does. As a cultural architect, Kat is mainly concerned with creating meaningful Black content and experiences, pulling on the global Black thread that brings the element of “cool” wherever it is stitched in.

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