Talkay Pod

In this episode, we brought on Winifred and Jerome to discuss how Liberians can empathize and speak up in solidarity against the alleged murder of George Floyd in the United States and racism. Follow us at talkaymedia.com for links to all our social platforms and podcasts.

Talkay Media create platforms to steer conversations. Its newest podcast, 'What's in the News?' will expand on and analyze current events from around the world, contextualizing Liberia as the subject. You can listen to new episodes on our Talkay Pod RSS feed wherever you get your podcast or visit our website talkaymedia.com for more information.

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Read 'We are not our mothers' here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/op-ed/we-are-not-our-mothers/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Read 'Bow Not' here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/poetry/bow-not/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. The Poem, behind the Ray-ban, initiates a conversation about depression and the struggles of finding safe spaces to let go and accept help. Read 'Behind the Ray ban' here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/poetry/behind-the-ray-ban/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Twitter: @InMonrovia Instagram: @sleeplessinmonrovia Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com Instagram: @talk8na Twitter: @talk8na Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/talkay-pod/id1505132168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KAg9Yi6Dvu5N4jcNfuri1

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Female leaders across all sectors are often penalized for seeming less likeable. The featured article, ' I'm not BOSSY, I'm the BOSS ' is a 'fuck off' note to the patriarchal that pressures women to moderate their assertiveness and their leadership style. Read 'I'm not BOSSY, I'm the BOSS' here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/op-ed/im-not-bossy-im-a-boss/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Twitter: @InMonrovia Instagram: @sleeplessinmonrovia Follow Talkay Media here: https://linktr.ee/TalkayMedia

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Putting the P in politics, anonymous writer, Demosthenes gives a backdrop to his famous article, 'who thought this was a great idea?'. He shares his frustrating performance review of President George Weah lead government and its rooted incompetence he describes as crippling to our governance and democratic progress. DISCLAIMER: Ourguests's views are their own. Read 'who thought this was a great idea' here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/2019/10/24/who-thought-this-was-a-great-idea/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. The piece, Rainbow in the dark, is a heartbreaking story of acquiescing and surrender to societal conformity that most #LGBTQIA people are subjected to every day. The interview anatomizes the weaponization of culture and religion against sexual orientation and tolerance. Read the Rainbow in the dark here: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/2018/12/06/rainbows-in-the-dark/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Twitter: @InMonrovia Instagram: @sleeplessinmonrovia Follow Talkay Media: talkaymedia.com Instagram: @talk8na Twitter: @talk8na Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/talkay-pod/id1505132168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KAg9Yi6Dvu5N4jcNfuri1

The Writers' Podcast Series is a Talkay Media and Sleepless In Monrovia production; putting a voice to the words of outstanding pieces written by some writers from the Sleepless In Monrovia blog. Herstory is a wishful pro-woman conceptualization of the creation story. The co-writers of this piece dissect their thought process during the writing of the piece and the reception from their audience. To read the full poem: https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/2019/07/19/1908/ Follow Sleepless in Monrovia here: sleeplessinmonrovia.com Twitter: @InMonrovia Instagram: @sleeplessinmonrovia Follow Talkay Media : talkaymedia.com Instagram: @talk8na Twitter: @talk8na Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/talkay-pod/id1505132168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KAg9Yi6Dvu5N4jcNfuri1

Nine pertinent and enlightening conversations later regarding various subjects of intersectional sex education, sexual experiences and self-pleasure, we are glad to bring you the final episode of Season 2 - The Recap. Thank you all for your unwavering support all season long. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

This is officially the ultimate self-care episode. Are you staying safe and prioritising your genitalia health? We have you covered. Matter of fact, Dr Kadri has you covered. The episode breaks down the various methods of contraceptives per body type and age while dropping tips on vagina-care. How exciting? Find Dr Kadri Hibrawi Hatoun Myriam: Address: 60, Rue De L' Oukaimeden, Agdal, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër, 10080, Rabat 10080 Telephone: +212 5376-71615 Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Some conversations merit diverse takes. So, we are honoured to bring you the male's perspective on age preference along the dating and sexual attraction spectrum with the guys of Talkay Media - Gerald and Joshua. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Two of Talkay Pod hosts Winifred and Cyrene, took on the cultural conversation concerning age and sex. In this episode, they addressed societal's acceptation of age differences in relationships, the physical and age preferences to sexual attraction. Feel free to share your experience or take on the topic with us to be featured on our final Q&A episode of this season. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Talkay Media sat with Omar to address the widespread obsession and consumption of pornography materials which have diversified with the accessibility the internet provides. To read more on the topic, click the links below Links: The great porn experiment | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSF82AwSDiU&t=144s Porn The New Tobacco | Jack Fischer | TEDxBinghamtonUniversityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9pPgIraoOM https://www.vice.com/en_CA/article/nne53b/what-did-porn-do-to-millennials https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/scary-effects-pornography-21st-centurys-accute-addiction-rewiring/ Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

This week, we tackle the self-indulging act of masturbation. Nolwazi shares her experience and thoughts on the gender spectrums of self-pleasure and the unlining religious stigmatisation. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Are you into sex toys or nah? Sylvia, owner of Bedroom bully (online sex toys and lingerie store with a massive clientele of Liberians ) chats with Talkay Pod this week about toys, self-pleasure and empowerment. You want in on this one. We promise. Follow Sylvia: Twitter - @bedroombully_x @aye_IamSylvia Instagram - @bedroombully_x @liberian_beauty90 Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

This is part 2 of a two parts interview with Elle Yancy on same-sex relationships and sex. In this second part, Elle gets into the needy-greedy of navigating sex, culture and the misconceptions non-homosexuals have about queer love and sex. Follow Elle: www.elleyancy.com Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

We are dispelling the miseducation surrounding sex within same-sex relationships with Liberian Photographer, Elle Yancy. Follow Elle: www.elleyancy.com Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

The culture of silence surrounding sex has for generations deprived people of understanding and responsibly managing their sexual inclinations. In this episode, Abner delves into the binding elements hindering SexED from a Liberian standpoint. Follow Abner: Twitter - @AbnerThePahpay/ @liaspora Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

WARNING: CONTENT CONTAIN TRIGGERS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. Atty. Joshua S. Kulah shared with us a vulnerable memory of his first sexual encounter and how he found closure and purpose from his experience. Follow Joshua: Instagram - @Ic3ly Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Karishma is one of few openly transgender persons in Liberia. Existing in a space that culturally and legally opposes your existence is the ultimate life challenge. But Karishma is transferring her experiences, skills and exposure to empower other transgender persons in Liberia through her Forum, Trans Network of Liberia (TNOL) that works closely with the West African Trans forum to support and protect people within the trans community. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Identified as a radical-feminist-lesbian, Jennifer is one of the few known openly-gay persons in Liberia. With an unwavering passion for living her true self, she created LEGAL to give others the chance to understand and live their truth. She shares, in this episode, her experience, spearheading the LGBTIQ rights movement in Liberia, Follow LEGAL: https://web.facebook.com/LEGAL2012/ LLEGAL2012_Liberia@yahoo.com Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Since the age of 9 years old, Satta F. Sheriff has relentlessly championed the protection of girls' rights; from Kakata, Margibi County, to the national and global stages. As a Peace Ambassador for the OneYoungWorld.com Satta is maximizing her 11 years experience in advocacy to lead substantial actions through her organization Youth in Action for Peace and Empowerment. Follow Satta's work: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sattafsheriff YAPE: https://web.facebook.com/Yape4peace/ Instagram: @satta_f_sheriff_ Twitter: @SheriffSatta Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

In a political space that is male-dominated and, young people are inconsiderably underrepresented, Cornelia is defying the status quo. At age 28, Cornelia decided that her passion was bigger than her fears, and she took the big leap by contesting in Liberia's 2018 bi-election for representative of Montserrado County, district 13. Follow Cornelia: web.facebook.com/cornelia.w.kruah Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Creative and Founder of the Koloqua Dialogues, Adrienne Tingba shares her journey of becoming a Story-teller through her blog, "The Koloqua Dialogues"; curated to narrate the unique stories of Liberia and its people. Follow The Koloqua Dialogues: https://thekoloquadialogues.com/ Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Mental illness is a topic less considered in the west African country of Liberia. Many cultural reasons factor in the dismissive nature surround mental care. Princess Sarsih, having experience, herself, episodes of mental break-downs decided to create the Mental Care Liberia NGO to steer awareness and provide assistance to the many people fighting silent battles of mental illness in Liberia. Follow Mental care Liberia: Instagram (@mcareliberia) Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com Please leave us a review and share with others.

In over two years, Melissa has gone from no professional experience to earning nine internship positions with a variety of companies like Google, Bain & Co, in Africa, Europe and Asia. In this episode, she shares her professional journey and tips she has acquired along the way. Follow Melissa Kariuki: Instagram (@melichi_bliss) Website (Melkari.org/) Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com Please leave us a review and share with others. Thank you for listening.

Bleejay Innis is a Liberian native and an Agent of change who is using his skills and passion for his homeland to catalyst investment projects in Africa, particularly in Liberia. In this episode, he shares his career journey and initiatives such as the Grand Bassa Trade & Investment conference he organized in April of 2018. Follow Bleejay: Instagram: @mr_innis Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com

Mechanical Engineer, Activist and founder of Liberia's first ever social justice blog, 'Sleepless in Monrovia', Shari Raji talks of the change SIM is leading in Liberia through writing. Follow Sleepless in Monrovia: -https://sleeplessinmonrovia.com/ - @sleeplessinmonrovia (Instagram, Facebook) Follow/ Subscribe to Talkay Media: - Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media - Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na - And Talkay Pod on Soundcloud, Stitcher & Spotify

Only about a year ago, Emma was country Director of the International Republican Institute-Morocco, with an acquired 12 years+ experience working in the international development, diplomacy and political sectors. In this episode, she shares her experience in 'TAKING THE BIG LEAP' from senior development expert to a travel Concierge and proud owner of AFewXtraDays.com travel service. Follow/Subscribe to Talkay Media: Facebook & Youtube: Talkay Media Instagram & Twitter: @talk8na SoundCloud, Stitcher & Spotify: Talkay Pod Gmail: talkay.media@gmail.com