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Unbound

Podcast de Mbiye Kasonga

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Unbound is a bookish podcast focused on highlighting the culture and craft of books. Join me, Mbiye Kasonga for genre-spanning, in-depth, and thoughtful conversations that will inspire listeners to read more books.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 episodios

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Welcome Back to Unbound

Welcome back to Unbound! I'm back after a hiatus with a new perspective on the show, and I'm excited to move into a new chapter for the podacst. In this episode, I'm sharing some updates, including my engagement, the successful book events I've been hosting, and my second podcast Sylly, co-hosted with my good friend Tembe Denton-Hurst. The episode also highlights recent my reads, an exciting new book swap event, and upcoming plans for the Unbound community. Engage in enriching reading experiences and join the conversation about books, relationships, and more! Thank you for listening! Please leave us a review so other book lovers can find us. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/unboundwithmbiye/?hl=en] Subscribe to the Unbound Substack for weekly book reviews and more [https://unboundpodcast.substack.com/] (00:00) Introduction and Podcast Changes (03:02) Personal Updates and Engagement (09:46) New Podcast and Reading Updates (13:12) Hosting In-Person Events (14:43) Bring Your Own Book Event (21:42) Book Swapping and Community Building (24:06) Conclusion and Contact Information Unbound is a Moyo Media Production [https://www.moyomedia.me/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

2 de oct de 2025 - 16 min
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Memorializing Black Girlhood with Kendra James

After a summer hiatus, we’re back! For our first episode back, I had the chance to speak to Kendra James, author and podcast producer at Crooked Media. We discuss Kendra's memoir 'Admissions,' which recounts her experiences as a Black girl at Taft School. Our conversation delves into our shared experiences of Black girlhood, the complexities of writing a memoir, and of course, all of the books that shaped Kendra’s reading experiences as a kid.  00:00 Welcome Back to Unbound 00:32 Introducing Kendra James 01:36 Diving into Kendra's Memoir 03:31 Kendra's Childhood Reading Influences 05:16 Exploring Historical Fiction and Girlhood 15:29 Harry Potter and Fan Fiction Beginnings 25:47 Boarding School Expectations vs. Reality 30:56 Navigating Identity and Social Dynamics at Taft 41:04 Reflecting on Early Career Challenges 41:40 Navigating DEI Work in Independent Schools 43:12 Self-Reflection and Program Issues 44:33 Subtle Racism and Personal Experiences 49:26 Writing a Memoir: Process and Boundaries 52:57 The Journey to Publication 01:03:39 Bookish Lightning Round 01:14:11 Final Thoughts and Future Plans For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack  [https://unboundpodcast.substack.com/] Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra James  [https://rep.club/products/admissions?_pos=1&_sid=83027ceb4&_ss=r] Follow Kendra James on instagram: @kendrajames_ [https://www.instagram.com/kendrajames_/] Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K [https://www.instagram.com/mbiye_k?igsh=MXQ0emYwYWx2M2E5MA==] Produced by Moyo Media. [https://www.moyomedia.me] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

24 de sep de 2024 - 1 h 15 min
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Taking Romance and Commercial Fiction Seriously with Iman Hariri-Kia

For this episode of Unbound, I’m talking to writer, editor, and author of A Hundred Other Girls, Iman Hariri-Kia!  Tune in as we discuss: * The complexities of girlhood being reflected in Young Adult fiction * The publishing industry’s relationship with the Romance genre  * Book Tok as a tool for community * The disparity of sex education in America * The methodology behind writing a sex scene  * Her sophomore novel, coming soon, The Most Famous Girl in The World  I am left with the thoughts of how our own familial love can be reflected in fiction writing and being a character in New York’s story rather than New York a character in mine.  For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack  [https://unboundpodcast.substack.com/] Follow Iman Hariri-Kia on instagram: @imanharirikia [https://www.instagram.com/imanharirikia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Follow Iman Hariri-Kia on TikTok:@imanharirikia [https://www.tiktok.com/@imanharirikia?lang=en] Visit Iman Hariri-Kia [imanharirikia.inquiries@gmail.com] website: https://www.imanharirikia.com/about [https://www.imanharirikia.com/about] Check out Iman’s Substack: Cherry Picked [https://imanharirikia.substack.com] Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K [https://www.instagram.com/mbiye_k?igsh=MXQ0emYwYWx2M2E5MA==] Produced by Moyo Media. [https://www.moyomedia.me] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

20 de jun de 2024 - 1 h 2 min
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Deep Reading and Deep Writing with Tembe Denton-Hurst

For the first episode of Unbound I knew that I had to start off by talking to beauty and culture writer and author of Homebodies, Tembe Denton-Hurst!  Tune in as we discuss: * The intimacy of reading  * Being both a deep reader and a deep writer * Representation in children’s fiction * The key elements of space and place within Homebodies * The promise that New York City holds  Leaving me to ruminate on books as affirmation and answering the question of do we truly have to like the protagonist in the books we cherish. For a full list of books mentioned, join the Unbound community on Substack  [https://unboundpodcast.substack.com/] Follow Tembe Denton-Hurst: @tembae [https://www.instagram.com/tembae?igsh=OWxwbzV2cG8zczA0] Check out Tembe’s Bookish Substack: Extracurricular Substack [https://tembe.substack.com] Follow Mbiye Kasonga: @mbiye_K [https://www.instagram.com/mbiye_k?igsh=MXQ0emYwYWx2M2E5MA==] Produced by Moyo Media. [https://www.moyomedia.me] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

4 de jun de 2024 - 59 min
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