The Activists of Brighton
The Activists of Brighton podcast is a multimedia project which focuses on the tensions between political work and mental health. By hosting conversations with various activists who are dedicated to different causes, the aim is to create a safe space where activists can discuss their wellbeing, their techniques for self-care, and the ways in which their activism has helped them find catharsis. Created by Luisa De la Concha Montes (IG: @erst.while) Music by Rowan Lees (IG:@rowanlees)
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Episodes
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
In this episode, I spoke to mixed-race creative and activist, Kaia Allen-Bevan. Kaia's work focuses on racial justice, In 2020, she was part of the Black Lives Matter protests in Brighton and she spoke at TEDx Brighton.
Our conversation focused on the idea of self-awareness, with a special emphasis on performativity and how it plays out on social media.
Kaia's projects: @yappedoutpodcast, @riseup.art & @watchthisspace
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
In this episode, I spoke to the poet, activist and PhD student AFLO. the poet (@aflo.thepoet) about the boundaries she has learnt to draw between her public persona and her private self. We also discussed some tips and ideas of how to get involved with activism, and how to take care of yourself through the whole process.
AFLO's poem, 'Wake Up': https://bit.ly/3bqLOvq
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
In this episode I spoke to Priss Nash (@prissnashpoetry) and Jessica Leigh (@jesssjleigh). Priss is a spoken-word poet who has been closely involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. Jessica’s is part of the Our Streets Now project, who are campaigning to end public sexual harassment through cultural and legislative change.
Jessica's TedTalk: https://bit.ly/3ydxtw2
Priss' poem 'Wake Up': https://bit.ly/3bqLOvq
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In this episode I spoke to Maddie Ross, the creator of the feminist theatre collective Girl Code Theatre who make performances about sexual harrassment. We talked about how having an activist community to rely on has allowed her to keep her mental health in check.
Music by Rowan Lees (IG: @rowanlees).
Girl Code Theatre's IG: @girlcodetheatre.