UncleLouSpeaks Podcast

Tara Goddard was born in the Deep South of America and I was born in Zimbabwe. You would think that in itself will mean opposite sides of the fence. She is a musician and I once dabbled in music and I love music when its done well. We are both parents. We are now residents of the cradle of English civilisation here in Yorkshire.

In this episode we look our backgrounds and some of the assumptions I have about America. She schools me on her experience growing up in the States and naturally I throw in my Zimbabweness into the conversation.

Natasha is my niece. She is a mother to a daughter who encapsulates everything good about this life. Secretly I refer to her as my granddaughter because the concept of grandniece is a foreign (White) concept to an African such as I.  I am often fascinated about how these young babies are raising their babies. So Tasha and I talk about everything under the sun.

I have lived in the United Kingdom far longer than in Zimbabwe my country of birth. My experiences though different are universal for a number of people who are classed as 'Black'. I love my new home even through some of those experiences that would make me raise my eyebrow and emit an occasional 'mmmhhhh'. Yes I am aware the episode is quite lengthy but bear with me as I figure out a format that is okay for everyone. Thank you for listening.

Tara Goddard is a vocal powerhouse. The first time I met her I knew I had to be part of her circle and thus far I have. She is a wonderful human being and feels like a family member. As much as this was about her music journey prior to the recording we were chopping it up about raising kids and the adventures of parenthood. Did I tell you she is a wife and mother to a son and two daughters. I am also her cheerleader.

I have glibbly named this episode 'Fatherhood' but in reality it is about 'Growing up Black’, how we were are raising our children. What is interesting is how Lee's experience despite growing up on opposite sides of the world has recognisable similarities. In essence the 'Black' experience is similar in the diaspora. 

This is one of those unplanned spontaneous conversations that we have that start on one thing and end on a completely different topic. He is my friend, gym buddy, a positive human being who is part of my circle.  As you will notice this is my attempt at this saturated world of podcasting. I love to talk.

It has taken a while to try and figure a way to introduce the podcast. From overthinking the process to second guessing myself to finally going for it. Do not worry this is probably the only episode that features only me. In future episodes I am bringing guests.