Podcast appearances and mentions of kenya hunt

Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK Kenya Hunt discusses her love of the essay, the multiplicity of motherhood and the importance of blazing your own trail.   Kenya is an award-winning American journalist who has now been working in the UK for a decade. Her career spans working for some of the most influential women's publications on both sides of the Atlantic, from her post-graduate days as an Assistant Editor at the seminal magazine, Jane, to her time as Deputy Editor of Grazia UK. Kenya is the author of Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic, and in 2021, she was recognised by The British Fashion Council for her work with a Global Leader Of Change Award.  Kenya's book choices are: **All About Love by bell hooks **The Flagellants by Carlene Hatcher Polite **Against Interpretation by Susan Sontag **The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison **Creative Visualisation by Shakti Gawain  Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season six of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of season six? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Elle UK editor Kenya Hunt talks to Press Gazette about why she hopes readers will pay £150 a year to become fashion industry insiders as members of Elle Collective.She also talks about the future of magazines, diversity and why magazine editors have a duty to present images of female beauty responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Kenya Hunt, editor in chief of ‘Elle' UK, to the studio. Plus: Vienna's first kiosk dedicated to indie food publications and the founder of ‘Eaten', a magazine exploring food history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even if you have never walked the red carpet at the Met Gala, or sat in the front row of a Fashion Week runway, the notion of fashion is hard to escape. For some of us, what we wear – whether it's Gucci or the GAP–is about more than just the clothes on our bodies. Fashion is often about who we are - our ideas, identity, and culture. For those who cover and create fashion, it can be a way to challenge and change the culture in ways that resonate beyond the red carpet and the runway. Host Michel Martin speaks with designer Eileen Fisher, one of the first in the industry to introduce sustainable clothing prodution. She is stepping down as CEO of her self named company after 34 years.Kenya Hunt is stepping into the editor-in-chief role at Elle UK. She is the first Black woman to hold the position. Hunt talks about why she chose Lizzo for the magazine's September cover. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Robert Baldwin III. It was edited by Jeanette Woods. Our executive producer is Natalie Winston.

Emeli Sandé is one of Britain's most successful songwriters. With 19 million singles sold including three number one singles, 6 million albums and four BRIT awards (including Best Female twice!). Emeli joins Emma to discuss her music, and has a specially recorded version of There Isn't Much – a track written with Naughty Boy and Shaq, from her new album Let's Say For Instance. Over the weekend in Afghanistan the Taliban ordered that all women must wear a burqa in public. It's the latest blow to women's rights in the country since the Taliban took power in August last year. Yalda Hakim is an International Correspondent for the BBC and spoke to us about this development. What is it like to run a fashion magazine? We ask Kenya Hunt, who became the first black Editor-in-Chief at Elle UK when she took over the role in March. With print readership in decline, and the fashion industry reeling from the pandemic, how does she plan to keep women reading magazines? Depp v Heard. It's the court case that has gripped not just America but the whole world. The actor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation over an article in which she said she was a victim of abuse. The BBC's Holly Honderich joins Emma to discuss this very public trial. Anna Kent is a humanitarian aid worker, NHS nurse and midwife. She was 26 when she joined Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) for her first assignment in South Sudan in 2007. She has subsequently worked as a midwife across the world including Ethiopia, Haiti, Bangladesh and the UK. She has now written a book, Frontline Midwife: My Story of Survival and Keeping Others Safe. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Emma Pearce

Kenya Hunt, Author, Girl, Gurl, Grrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. Kenya Hunt was born American and moved to London over a decade ago. As a guest on Sunday Morning Magazine, Hunt explained that her new books is a collection of essays from successful Black women. Hunt also takes an interesting angle as a fashion writer and unpacks the fashion industry as it stands through the eyes of a Black woman, and how being in the fashion industry often means she is the only Black woman in the room; and one of the few select women who can offer hope and wisdom to other women of color in the industry. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/girl-gurl-grrrl-kenya-hunt?variant=33097716957218

Tonight's dinner guest is the model, writer and activist Munroe Bergdorf. It would be fair to say that Munroe isn't just the most visible trans woman in fashion, she's the most visible in UK culture. Her journey to get here has been impressive. She's fronted fashion campaigns, she's been the first Black trans woman on the cover of magazines, she's on the Diversity and Inclusion board for L'Oreal and has just launched her own podcast ‘The Way We Are'. Interviewing her is Kenya Hunt, Deputy Editor at Grazia. Munroe and Kenya discuss the compelling femininity of Alexander McQueen, fashion as resistance in a patriarchy, the need for diversity at social media companies, the powerful feminine glamour of ‘campness' and the enduring appeal of a sparkly Louboutin. Lyst is a fashion shopping app. Make great choices with personal recommendations from over 12,000 of the world's best brands. Download here: https://lyst.app.link/munroe You can shop our Munroe inspired list in the app with our Feminine Style Icon series here: https://lyst.app.link/spotify-munroe

Getting dressed is emotional. Grazia Fashion News and Features Director Laura Antonia Jordan understands this better than anyone. In Why I Wear It, she tracks down stylish people and delves into the whys, whos and wheres of their wardrobe. What do they wear when they are not OK? Who do they really dress for? Why do clothes matter – or not? This is fashion, with feelings. Listen here to the first episode - with Kenya Hunt, Deputy Editor and Fashion Director of Grazia magazine, and author of Girl. And find the rest of the series wherever you usually get your podcasts.

“I've rediscovered the joy of wearing a body skimming dress”. Kenya Hunt, Deputy Editor and Fashion Director of Grazia magazine, and author of Girl, is emerging from the pandemic with a desire to show off her body. Raised in the USA, she tells Laura Antonia Jordan what has influenced her style, how she sometimes wears ‘man-repellent' pieces, and why she likes clothes that “reflect other women's shine”.

*RECORDED IN QUARANTINE* Audio may have slight distortion. This week's guest is Kenya Hunt, Grazia UK's Fashion Director and Auther of GIRL - essays on black womanhood. TTYA Talks is a platform curated by Irene Agbontaen focusing on navigating through a creative career, providing global access to successful women working within the creative industry and sports.

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On today's episode of our books podcast, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly speaks with Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of Liberty. She also talks to Kenya Hunt, deputy editor of Grazia UK and the author of Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. Be sure to check out her project www.roommentoring.com.

Kenya Hunt is the Fashion Director of Grazia UK, and Author. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Vogue, Marie Claire, The Evening Standard and other publications. And she has made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News and more. As the founder of R.O.O.M. Mentoring, she advocates for greater diversity within the fashion industry by providing a supportive network for some of the many talented aspiring designers, journalists and image makers of colour London has to offer. An American based in London, she lives south of the river with her husband and two sons.   Website: http://www.kenyahunt.com Subscribe to Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast mailing list to receive weekly updates and enter to win in our Monthly Drawing https://bit.ly/34LALts.You will receive exclusive content delivered right to your inbox. Also Connect on Facebook http://bit.ly/2jn5TaO

In this "Reflections" episode Part 1, Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes in the "Mirrors and Windows" theme: Episode 138: Caitlin Garvey on navigating grief through “The Mourning Report,” Episode 139: Kenya Hunt on her book, “Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic,” and Episode 140: Shu Matsuo Post on his memoir, “I Took Her Name: Lessons From My Journey Into Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Feminism.” During our conversation, Michael and I touched upon the following resources in our conversation: The current status of the Equal Rights Amendment The Storycorps podcast The spread of media supporting the "male supremacist" movement, also known as the "MRA" or "Men's Rights Activists" The Meghan and Harry Interview with Oprah --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Join our feminist community of survivors, advocates and allies! Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Kenya Hunt, award-winning writer, and author of her new book, an essay collection, entitled Girl, Gurl, Grrrl:  On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic.  Our conversation explores the lives of Black women and cultural differences within the Black community, the trials and tribulations of being a mother, especially a mother to Black children, and the meaning of #BlackGirlMagic and what it really stands for.  In short, we examine themes of belonging, connection, resilience, and identity. During our conversation, Kenya and I referenced the following resources: Joan Morgan's book, When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down CaShawn Thompson's coining of the term, "Black Girl Magic" The importance of "mirrors and windows" and diversity and inclusion in children's texts --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Join our feminist community of survivors, advocates and allies! Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Librarians Melody and Lizzy welcome back guest librarian Maren to discuss their favorite books and series written by and about women. Covering a variety of genres, they talk about poetry, memoir, children’s fantasy, "I Survived" for girls, and 21st century romance writing. Recommended Titles: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. Girl Gurl Grrrl by Kenya Hunt. Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron. Girls Who Build by Katie Hughes. Girls Survive series, including Alice on the Island by Mayumi Shimose Poe and Mary and the Trail of Tears by Andrea L. Rogers. Brothers Sinister series, including The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan. A League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore. Spindle Cove series, including Beauty and the Blacksmith, Once Upon a Winter’s Eve, and A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare. Visit the American Indians In Children's Literature Blog: https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/ Participate in our #OwnVoices Challege: northshorelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 Check out Books: www.countycat.mcfls.org/ wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-mcfls/content www.hoopladigital.com/ Follow us: #northshorebookchat www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/?hl=en E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

This week, Farai Chideya and her guests talk about the challenges and victories of Covid vaccination efforts, and dive into the administration’s plans to reverse course on four years of Donald Trump. Dr. Grace Lee of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices describes what must be done to distribute vaccines equitably. “Vaccine Vixen” Ashley Nealy explains why as a Black woman she wanted to participate in the clinical trials. Actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith analyzes the image of Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House. Author Kenya Hunt reflects on Black female identity around the world in her book, Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. Plus, political journalist Errin Haines of The 19th and Jess Morales-Rocketto of the National Domestic Workers Alliance get into the swift actions of the Biden-Harris administration, the white supremacy problem within law enforcement, and the future of the Republican party.EPISODE RUNDOWN0:43 Dr. Grace Lee explains that some populations who are less likely to be willing to receive the Covid vaccine, are the same groups that have been disproportionately ravaged by the disease. 4:20 Although many people are skeptical about getting vaccinated, Dr. Lee says inoculation is the best way for society to create immunity.7:10 Dr. Lee emphasizes the importance of community leaders leading the way towards vaccination, especially within groups that may not trust the medical establishment.10:21 A caller from the SPEAK platform shares what she’d do to get the pandemic under control if she was at the White House.12:03 Ashley Nealy, a Covid-19 vaccine trial participant, shares why it’s important to encourage other people of color to take the Covid-19 vaccine. 15:56 Playwright, university professor and author Anna Deavere Smith discusses her most recent works, including a TIME magazine article on Vice President Kamala Harris. 18:02 Deavere Smith explains how she uses performing arts to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.23:04 Fashion director Kenya Hunt explores her experience of Black womanhood, in the U.S. and abroad.24:14 Hunt explains why she thinks Black women like herself feel pressure to represent a whole demographic of people, and why that’s too simplistic.27:20 Seeing the political force that Black women wielded in the recent U.S. elections gives Hunt hope and optimism.28:19 Errin Haines, editor-at-large at The 19th, and Jess Morales Rocketto, civic engagement director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance, take part in our weekly politics segment Sippin the Political Tea.28:58 Haines and Chideya talk about the slate of executive orders signed by the Biden-Harris administration within the last week, including the reversal of the transgender military ban. 34:09 With the new administration’s huge emphasis on racial equity, Morales Rocketto admits that she has been slightly skeptical, yet optimistic, about the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to deliver on this front.36:56 Haines breaks down Democrats’ plans to get cash to people who are most in need of assistance, emphasizing the impact this could have specifically on women.41:07 Haines and Chideya discuss the warnings from the Department of Homeland Security of increased threats of domestic terrorism.43:24 Haines and Morales Rocketto unpack the importance of the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, which is expected to start on February 9th. 

Kenya Hunt, Author, GIRL GURL GRRRL: On Womanhood & Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. In the new book, Gurl Gurl Grrl, Kenya Hunt (an American who moved to London and has called it home for the last decade) - unpacks what it means to be a black woman and girl. It's a timeless celebration of what it means to be a Black woman in today’s world.

"Girl-Dad" Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author Kenya Hunt about her book of personal essays, "Girl, Gurl, Grrl - On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic," in which she explores the impact and importance of women throughout history.

On Take The Lead Podcast we discuss In the new book, Gurl Gurl Grrl by Kenya Hunt what it means to be a black woman. It's a timeless celebration of the beauty of Black woman in today’s world. We dive deep in the term "Woke" The movement by "Black Twitter" as well as the Fashion Industry, Activism, Motherhood and of course Self-Love & Self Acceptance. KENYA HUNT is the Fashion Director of Grazia UK. Her career spans working for some of the media world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from her post-graduate days as an Assistant Editor at the seminal magazine, Jane, to her years as Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Vogue and other publications. And she has made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News and more. Get Your Copy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GIRL-Kenya-Hunt/dp/0008371970/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=girl+kenya+hunt&qid=1588153233&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/terachantelle/support

Today’s guest is Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK and author of GIRL: Essays on Black womanhood. She has worked at some of the world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from being an Assistant Editor at Jane, to her years as Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. Today we are discussing her new book which I absolutely loved. It has been described as “a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world.” I loved this conversation all about sisterhood, social media, culture, friendship, activism and fashion. We cover lots. Hope you enjoy!You can buy Kenya's book GIRL: Essays on Black womanhood here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780008371975 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American in London, Kenya Hunt has blazed trails and paved the way for Black women in fashion. Kenya currently serves as Fashion Director for Grazia UK, and is soon to be in a new role at the Digital Magazine as Deputy Editor beginning in January 2021. Kenya's career spans working for some of the world's most influential women's titles on both sides of the Atlantic, so its no wonder why her advice for incoming fashion girls and boys is something not to be missed. In this episode of "UNDUNN" Kenya Hunt opens up about her career journey, working as a Black woman in fashion, the inspiration behind her new book "Girl"  living abroad and much more. You can follow Kenya on Social Here: Instagram: @kenyahunt

Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, joins O.T.T today! A journalist, editor, my mentor, Kenya, recently added author to her resume. Hunt's debut book "Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood!" is a powerful collection of essays discussing the Black woman experience in this world that also features contributions from her peers, including Funmi Fetto and Jessica Horn. Hunt worked her way up the ranks from her Assistant Editor days at Jane Magazine to becoming Elle UK's first Black Deputy Editor. A powerful force in creating change in the fashion industry, she founded R.O.O.M mentoring, a mentoring scheme that aims to improve diversity in the fashion industry. I'm so grateful to have Kenya on O.T.T today! We will be discussing her rise in the industry, her move to London, and her incredible new book.

The Luminaries Edition of the Balance Boldly Podcast is a dedication to outstanding WOMEN who inspire, influence, and ignite a better tomorrow with the courageous work they implement today! Today, Naketa Ren Thigpen welcomes Luminary Kenya Hunt, Author of Girl, Gurl, Grrrl and Fashion Director of Grazia UK. Kenya's career spans working for some of the media world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from her post-graduate days as an Assistant Editor at the seminal magazine, Jane, to her years as Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Vogue and other publications. In addition, she has made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News and more. An American based in England, she lives south of the river in London with her husband and two sons. Against the backdrop of this rise in visibility of black women, I was watching us go from milestone to milestone when to win headline-to-headline, magazine cover to magazine cover, but at the same time encountering so many incredibly inspiring women through my work. “I wrote this book as a love letter to us” [Kenya Hunt 3:31] Key takeaways:· I wanted this book to really send her (black woman) joy, as if I wanted to send her the joyful aspects of being who we are, as well. Therefore, I mean, I really just hope that women will read it and feel seen and recognized, but just really reflect on the particularity of their own experiences. Kenya Hunt [6:12] · I wrote about the idea of black girl magic and black excellence in the chapter of my book called bad bitches, and how there is sometimes this perception of black girl magic being twinned with exceptionalism and excellence and that drive to be the headline makers. And there's beauty in that and there's power in that. Kenya Hunt [9:06] · There is a real power in recognizing the black excellence and the black magic in the every day. So if we did not just wake up in the morning in a global pandemic, manage to get our kids dressed for school, and get them off for the day. That is a moment of excellence and that's, that is worth really celebrating too. Kenya Hunt [9:36] More about Kenya Hunt In her new book, Girl Gurl Grrrl, Kenya Hunt (an American who moved to London and has called it home for the last decade) - unpacks what it means to be a black woman and girl. It's a timeless celebration of what it means to be a Black woman in today’s world. As a collection of essays, the opening essay discusses the variations of the word “girl”, how and why it’s used, and especially in relation to how Black women use this word. Kenya Hunt also takes an interesting angle as a fashion writer and unpacks the fashion industry as it stands through the eyes of a Black woman, and how being in the fashion industry often means she is the only Black woman in the room; and one of the few select women who can offer hope and wisdom to other women of color in the industry — and writes frankly about the exhaustion, and hope, that this brings. Contact: Kenya Hunt Website: www.kenyahunt.com/books Twitter:/KenyHunt/ Instagram: /kenyahunt Go, create and your balance and create your joy, but do it BOLDLY!- Naketa Ren Thigpen @asknaketa Certified Selfish Community

Nearly 55 percent of Americans say they're doing their holiday shopping online this season. How do you avoid the pitfalls of counterfeit goods? Kasie Brill joins us to discuss. Thinking about adding to your family in the new year? Kamilah Bunn from the Adoption Exchange Association (AdoptUSKids.org) will be our guest to discuss adopting from foster care. Lt Col Dan Rooney joins us to talk about his new book Fly in to the Wind. Journalist and author Kenya Hunt captures the essence of what it means to be a woman of color today. We Wake up Grateful with author Kristi Nelson and we're star-crossed with author Lori Nelson Spielman.

Nearly 55 percent of Americans say they're doing their holiday shopping online this season. How do you avoid the pitfalls of counterfeit goods? Kasie Brill joins us to discuss. Thinking about adding to your family in the new year? Kamilah Bunn from the Adoption Exchange Association (AdoptUSKids.org) will be our guest to discuss adopting from foster care. Lt Col Dan Rooney joins us to talk about his new book Fly in to the Wind. Journalist and author Kenya Hunt captures the essence of what it means to be a woman of color today. We Wake up Grateful with author Kristi Nelson and we're star-crossed with author Lori Nelson Spielman.

Nearly 55 percent of Americans say they're doing their holiday shopping online this season. How do you avoid the pitfalls of counterfeit goods? Kasie Brill joins us to discuss. Thinking about adding to your family in the new year? Kamilah Bunn from the Adoption Exchange Association (AdoptUSKids.org) will be our guest to discuss adopting from foster care. Lt Col Dan Rooney joins us to talk about his new book Fly in to the Wind. Journalist and author Kenya Hunt captures the essence of what it means to be a woman of color today. We Wake up Grateful with author Kristi Nelson and we're star-crossed with author Lori Nelson Spielman.

 In this episode of our JOY series, we talk to Kenya Hunt whose new book GIRL: Essays on Black Womanhood was released in November 2020. Episode notes Kenya Hunt is an American editor and writer based in London. She is currently the Fashion Director at Grazia UK and previous positions include Deputy Editor at ELLE. Kenya also founded R.O.O.M. Mentoring, which provides support for those trying to get into the fashion industry and works to help the sector become more diverse. Kenya's book GIRL: Essays on Black Womanhood is a collection of essays about what it means to be a black woman in our time, told through her own story and experiences and those of some of her peers. It was published in November 2020. In this episode, we talk about: Why writing this book was so important for Kenya (0:35)Who Kenya had in mind when writing the book and the mantra ‘For us, by us' she kept returning to (1:56)Social media and hashtag culture, and the role of women in social movements and the recent US election (2:51)Kenya's experience starting out in the fashion industry and the importance of dedicating time to try to shift the industry to be more inclusive (7:33)How Kenya thinks about the experience of being a black woman today, and her hopes for how she would like this to evolve (12:15)The initiative Kenya started in response to the homogenous publishing and fashion industry she encountered in the UK, which helps graduates break into the industry and gives them support to progress within it (13:25)The influence of Kenya's parents, and how they continue to impact her own approach to parenting (16:04)How Kenya finds joy spending time with family and writing (18:23)The music and magazines Kenya uses to lift her mood and find joy (20:08)You can find Kenya @kenyahunt on Instagram and her book is available to buy online and in bookshops. We can't recommend it enough. Be part of the conversationWe would love to know how this conversation resonates with you - have you read Kenya's book or are you planning to? Find us on Instagram @portrait_of_a_londoner Facebook @Portrait of a Londoner Twitter @portraitpodcastor email us at portraitofalondoner@gmail.comWe are completely self funded so if you would like to support us we would be extremely grateful: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34411265Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast! If you've enjoyed this episode, why not send it to a friend? 

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On a chilly autumn afternoon, I picked up Kenya Hunt's Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood - and didn't put it down until it was way past my bedtime. It's a totally compelling and gripping read, combining social observation, cultural criticism, history and rich personal anecdotes to examine different elements of black womanhood and the black experience. Kenya writes with such a lightness of touch, it's a joy to read - as well as being thoroughly thought-provoking and insightful. That she published this while also raising two children and holding down a high flying job as Grazia UK's Fashion Director is hugely impressive - but that doesn't surprise me, since I've known Kenya for a few years now, ever since I covered her maternity leave while she was deputy editor of Elle, and she is the very embodiment of impressive. I loved talking to her about the book, as well as hearing about her childhood growing up in Virginia, breaking into the fashion industry in New York, then moving to the UK, why her habit of journaling fuelled the essays in Girl, and so much more. By the book here: https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/girl-essays-on-black-womanhood/ Twitter: @KenyaNHunt / @aliceazania Instagram: @kenyahunt / @aliceazania Edited by Chelsey Moore

We first interviewed today’s guest at a GRACE Talks event in London a year ago. Little did we know what 2020 had instore for us. The next time we spoke, the world would look very different. At the time American in London Kenya Hunt had just left ELLE UK where she was deputy editor to move to GRAZIA UK as the fashion director. This month has been an incredibly big one for Kenya, she has been promoted to deputy editor and she has also just published her first book – Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood, a collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today's ever-changing world. Kenya looks at how black women have never been more visible or more publicly celebrated. But for every new milestone, every magazine cover, every box office record smashed, the reality of everyday life remains a complex experience. Now, there’s more. And yes, as you can tell Kenya is incredibly dynamic, ambitious and passionate about making a difference in this world. Kenya is also the founder of R.O.O.M. Mentoring, which advocates for greater diversity within the fashion industry by providing a supportive network for some of the many talented aspiring designers, journalists and image-makers of colour London has to offer. She also sits on the British Fashion Council’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and is a mother of two. We recorded this interview a few months ago and I can’t tell you how excited I am to share it with you. As always, we talk about it all today. Childhood, career, motherhood and more. Her book launches this month so add it to your holiday reading list. Find out more about Kenya at kenyahunt.com Purchase Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood Follow @kenyahunt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Magic Book Club Podcast Tom Price catches up with amazing writer, editor and fashion director Kenya Hunt about her debut book Girl. An American ex-pat, Kenya chats about Trump's America, virtue signaling, and what it's like when your kids have the wrong accent! In the Magic Book Clubs first ever video chat, Tom calls James Blunt to find out just what it takes to be a Twitter legend... and of course, to have a nosy at his Ibiza pad!

This week the Queens are joined by Grazia UK's Fashion Director & Deputy Editor of Fashion and News, Kenya Hunt to discuss her debut book, 'Girl' out on 26th November, life as a journalist, inspiration for writing 'Girl' and more!Buy 'Girl' here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/girl-essays-on-black-womanhood-kenya-hunt?variant=32632989220942Stay Connected with us:instagram.com/2queensinapodtwitter.com/2queensinapod

An American in London, Kenya Hunt is Grazia's fashion director, and has written for some of the biggest publications on both sides of the Atlantic. Her book - a collection of essays on Black womanhood called Girl - is out in November.

Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as it relates to diversity. As well as recalling stories from Bethann’s own experience as a black model, they discuss how fashion brands are responding to the current political climate, and the positive steps many of them are taking towards change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The soprano Laura Wright first came to prominence when she won the BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year in 2005 aged just 15. A lover of sport, she’s well known for her performances at huge sporting events from the FA Cup Final, British Grand Prix, Invictus Games and being England Rugby team’s first ever official anthem singer. She tells Jenni how during lockdown she has been using her voice by working with organisations and charities to address the challenges of isolation. To mark Mental Health Awareness week, she’s released a new single with The Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London in aid of charity. Could oestrogen provide some kind of protection against Covid-19? Dr Louise Newson is a GP and menopause specialist. She is working closely with NHS England to see whether women having periods or taking hormonal therapies like the pill and HRT are protected in some way. Covid Symptom Study: https://covid.joinzoe.com/ Professor Heather Viles has been awarded the Royal Geographical Society's prestigious Founder's Medal for her excellence in establishing the field of bio-geomorphology - the scientific study of the physical landscape, and how plants and animals help with those process. She joins Jenni to discuss her career: from researching the contribution of acid rain to the deterioration of English cathedrals, to studying black slime growing on rocks at the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the global economy. One area that has been hit particularly hard is the fashion industry. What will be the long term impact and how is Coronavirus forcing us to think differently about fashion? Kenya Hunt is the Fashion Director at Grazia UK. Annie Clarke is a merchandise manager. Presenter - Jenni Murray Producer - Clare Walker Guest - Laura Wright Guest - Dr Louise Newson Guest - Heather Viles Guest - Kenya Hunt Guest - Annie Clarke

The Coronavirus pandemic has seen a high level of anxiety among pregnant women and their families. So, what can pregnant women expect when the time to give birth does come? Jo Mountfield is Vice President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a consultant obstetrician at University Hospital Southampton. She explains what maternity services might look like and why mums-to-be should still seek help if they’re concerned. We also hear from a new mother who gave birth on 30th March. Running a household in the coronavirus lockdown can feel a bit like we’re back in the 1950’s. Calling over the fence to borrow a cup of sugar has once more become a reality as some foods are now in short supply, and there’s ‘rationing’ of items in supermarkets, although some of those restrictions are now lifting. But every last breadcrumb counts if you don’t want to or indeed can’t leave the house. Dietician, Priya Tew and baking legend, Mary Berry share their tips on how to maintain a healthy diet and make the most of what you’ve got. When the first world war broke out the suffragettes suspended their campaign for Votes for Women to join the war effort. Pioneering couple, Louisa Garrett Anderson and Flora Murray moved to France and set up two small military hospitals with a staff of volunteer women surgeons, medics and nurses, amidst fierce opposition. Their medical and organisational skills so impressed they were asked by the War Ministry to return to London and establish a new military hospital in the heart of London’s West End. Wendy Moore’s book 'Endell Street' is about the lives of the pioneering couple and the hundreds of remarkable women who worked with them. Grace Davidson is a British soprano who specialises in the performance and recording of Baroque music. Grace is one of the soloists on a new album for Holy Week. A durag is a type of scarf, typically used to protect and maintain different styles of black hair, like dreadlocks or braids. It can be also worn as a fashion statement, and has been a staple part of black culture. But durags have also had their fair share of controversy, with some people making affiliations to gang culture. Last week, Rihanna made history – and a statement – by wearing a durag for her photoshoot on the front cover of British Vogue. Is this a turning point for how the durag is perceived in both popular culture and high fashion? Kenya Hunt is a Fashion Director at Grazia UK. Funmi Fetto is a Contributing Editor at British Vogue and the Beauty Director at the Observer Magazine. Co-parenting can be difficult at the best of times. But the outbreak of COVID 19 and the latest government advice to stay indoors, has forced some separated families to make some difficult choices. If you and your ex-partner share the caring responsibilities of your children, what’s the best way to manage? Ex-partners, Natalie Duvall and Daniel Dubier, and single mother, Endy Mckay, join Jenni to share their experience of the last couple of weeks. Julia Samuel has worked for the last thirty years as a psychotherapist, first for the NHS and then in private practice. Her second book, 'This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings' has just been published. She talks to Jenni about how people are coping and how to manage in this time of tremendous change. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Rosie Stopher Editor: Kirsty Starkey

With most families self-isolating how should we explain the sudden absence of close family members to very young children? Listener Glynis is 73 and self-isolating alone. She used to see her 26 month old granddaughter regularly but has now completely disappeared from her life. Will her granddaughter be feeling abandoned and confused? Is she too young to really notice? Lynne Hipkin is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children and families and will be explaining how everyone can accommodate these recent changes to our lives. Durags, black culture and high fashion. This week, Rihanna made history – and a statement – by wearing a durag for her photoshoot on the front cover of British Vogue. Is this a turning point for how the scarf is perceived in both popular culture and high fashion? Kenya Hunt is a Fashion Director at Grazia UK. Funmi Fetto is a Contributing Editor at British Vogue and the Beauty Director at the Observer Magazine. Young workers and women have been hardest hit by the shutdown of large sectors of the economy, according to research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. We hear from the Deputy Director Robert Joyce. The American podcast Criminal has over 5.5 million downloads each month, and 133 episodes to date. Each episode tells a different real life story, ranging from Jolly Jane the notorious woman poisoner, to the tale behind the phrase Stockholm syndrome. Phoebe Judge, host and co-creator, joins Jane to talk podcasting, women criminals, and why people find true crime so fascinating? Novelist Sarah Vaughan on her new book, Little Disasters - a psychological thriller about the impossibility of understanding what’s going on in the mind of another. It explores the judgement of mothers, the loneliness some women feel and the need to reach out even when someone appears to be coping just fine. Presented by Jane Garvey Produced by Jane Thurlow Interviewed guest: Lynne Hipkin Interviewed guest: Robert Joyce Interviewed guest: Funmi Fetto Interviewed guest: Kenya Hunt Interviewed guest: Phoebe Judge Interviewed guest: Sarah Vaughan

Are your clothes holding you back? Viv Groskop talks to Kenya Hunt, deputy editor at Elle UK, about Karl Lagerfeld; the performance secrets of being a professional dancer and how to own the room on different sides of the Atlantic. Oh, and why you should visit a tailor. Now.

With Elle deputy editor Kenya Hunt, and authors Viv Groskop and Juno Dawson.

Lean in, lean out, lie down? Raise your hand if you’re obsessed with being better and overachieving. ELLE's Lotte Jeffs was and wrote a story about it. She's joined in discussion by colleagues Kenya Hunt and Lena de Casparis to debate the pros and cons of taking a break. Special guest: Ann Friedman, of the hugely popular Call Your Girlfriend.