the Black Monologues

MEET LANRE...54, CISGENDER WOMANPUBLIC SPEAKER, MOTHERBREAST CANCER SURVIVORMENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATESHE LOVES BEING A MOTHERPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Naja. Audio Production Assistant.A runaway neuroscientist, radio presenter, pop music fan, groovy ally, based in LondonEmail: naja.mahler@gmail.comWebsite: www.najamahler.comMeet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Solomon. Composer.A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpExecutively produced by Obsidian + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: obsidian@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Obsidian, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/theblackmonologues)Support the show (https://linktr.ee/theblackmonologues)Support the show

MEET SHANI & OLIVIA-RAE...34, CISGENDER WOMAN6, CISGENDER GIRLUK, JAMAICANACTUARY, SUPA DUPA MOTHER, DAUGHTERTHEY LOVE BEING JAMAICAN PLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Naja. Audio Production Assistant.A runaway neuroscientist, radio presenter, pop music fan, groovy ally, based in LondonEmail: naja.mahler@gmail.comWebsite: www.najamahler.comMeet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Solomon. Composer.A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/theblackmonologues)Support the show

My amazing best friend, Funmi Ogunlusi and team put together an episode to celebrate my 30th birthday without me knowing! It is genuinely the best gift I have ever received. I would like to share this with you, so you too can feel inspired that your hard work isn't just about what you produce for money, but is also about how you invest in your loved ones too. It also seriously makes me proud to hear the confidence and growth in my team members, whom I love dearly. Thank you sincerely - Laura, Naja, Solomon, Lewis, Simon & Lizzie. You are all destined for greatness!- Funmi Adebayo, Founder of the Black Monologues Support the show

MEET GOLDALYN...17, CISGENDER GIRLLUHYA, KENYAALBINISM, SCIENTISTSHE LOVES COMMUNITY PLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Lewis. Composer of the music score.A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in LondonEmail: lewisacampbell99@gmail.comWebsite: www.lewisacampbell.co.ukMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET KOBE & KYLE...27 , CIS WOMAN27, CIS MANUNITED STATESTHERAPIST & FINANCEGHANAIAN & AMERICANPARENTS & MARRIEDTHEY LOVEGODPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Solomon. Composer.A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET KOBE & KYLE...27 , CIS WOMAN27, CIS MANUNITED STATESTHERAPIST & FINANCEGHANAIAN & AMERICANPARENTS & MARRIEDTHEY LOVEGODPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Solomon. Composer.A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET MICHAEL...49, CISMANUNITED KINGDOMDRUM & BASS DJRADIO BROADCASTERHE LOVESMUSICPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Lewis. Composer of the music score.A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in LondonEmail: lewisacampbell99@gmail.comWebsite: www.lewisacampbell.co.ukMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET KATIE...29, CISWOMAN UNITED KINGDOMECONOMISTRUNNERECOLOGISTSHE LOVESHER IDENTITY PLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Lewis. Composer of the music score.A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in LondonEmail: lewisacampbell99@gmail.comWebsite: www.lewisacampbell.co.ukMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET ASHLEY...27, TRANSMAN UNITED KINGDOMVISUAL MERCHANDISERFRENCH GUIANESEDEPRESSIONHE LOVESHIMSELFPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Solomon. Composer.A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET EDWIN...31, NON-BINARY SWITZERLANDCOMEDIANANXIETY + ADHDDISABLEDTHEY LOVESTORYTELLINGPLEASE Support us here!the Episode Production Team:Meet Simon. Composer of the Black Monologues Brand Ident.An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Lewis. Composer of the music score.A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in LondonEmail: lewisacampbell99@gmail.comWebsite: www.lewisacampbell.co.ukMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gmail.com Website: www.lizziebmusic.com Executively produced by Funmi Adebayo + “whatever means necessary” to get it done (including audio editing, interviewing & vibes)Email: funmi.adebayo@theblackmonologues.com Website: www.theblackmonologues.comthe Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest.the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience.the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible.the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks.*Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. Support the show

MEET FUNMI... 29, NON-BINARY WOMXN BRITGERIAN SCIENTIFIC CREATIVE CPTSD + FND STORYTELLER THEY LOVEBLACKNESSPLEASE Support us here! Funmi Adebayo, is the CEO & Founder of Olorun Limited. Olorun Limited is a production company focused on illuminating Black Culture.  the Black Monologues podcast is the first production by Olorun Limited. It is a series of monologues by Black people, set to originally scored film music.the Intention, is to create an immersive experience for the listener, so that they are taken into the world of the guest. the Aim, is to evoke empathy and understanding of the guests’ experience. the Interviews, are conducted by Funmi Adebayo, who carefully curates a line-up of guests to explore as many different perspectives within the Black community as possible. the Unique Production Process, focuses on taking the raw interview and editing it down into a 15-20 minute monologue narrative, solely in the guests voice. An unbiased* approach is taken towards guests’ opinions and perspectives. It is then uniquely scored by composers to accompany the guests' monologue, using foley elements to create an immersive experience. Then sound engineered to provide another level of intimacy. We want you to feel like you are really sitting opposite the guest and listening to them tell you who they are and their experiences, with no interruption from you or anybody else, for that matter! The only time you hear a voice other than the guests, is when they are quoting somebody else's' words to them.  After all, those words wouldn't have been said in the guests voice!the Debut Season is called “Love in all its different forms”. 22 people were interviewed, from every continent (except from Antarctica); between the ages of 6-70+, across different sexualities, genders, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, occupations, disabilities and beyond. Themes such as self-love, storytelling, music, interracial dating, mixed race experience, cultural assimilation, faith, spirituality, activism + more are discussed through the lens of love. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. *Excluding slurs and offensive language targeted at disadvantaged groups. We believe you can be honest, without being offensive or punching down!P.S. the entire production was done remotely, including the interviews, through the COVID-19 pandemic, by some miracle. Thank you, Zoom. the Production Team:Meet Solomon. Composer. A musician aka the last musicbender, gamer, anime fan, from Barbados, based in LondonEmail: solomonbeckles3@gmail.comInstagram: @blizzardlpMeet Simon. Composer. An artist, entrepreneur, Blinkist fan, outdoor lover, ally, from GermanyEmail: simon@simonashwood.comWebsite: www.simonashwood.comMeet Lewis. Composer. A musician, writer, wannabe polymath, ally, from Wales, based in LondonEmail: lewisacampbell99@gmail.comWebsite: www.lewisacampbell.co.ukMeet Laura. Audio Production Assistant.  A dj, budding radio producer/presenter, bonnet lover, from Angola, born & based in London Email: lcandengue@gmail.comInstagram: @Lauracan._ Meet Naja. Audio Production Assistant.A runaway neuroscientist, radio presenter, pop music fan, groovy ally, based in LondonEmail: naja.mahler@gmail.comWebsite: www.najamahler.comMeet Lizzie. Sound Engineer  An artist, study of all trades & expert in music/radio production, based in LondonEmail: lizziebmusic123@gSupport the show