
The show where business meets love, and culture meets critique. We’re Aiwan and Tamanda, two Black women with 20 years each in entertainment, research, and social justice. We’re also a married couple figuring out what it means to build a life and two businesses together.
We'll talk about the realities of running a business, making creative work that matters, and navigating research with integrity.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsScienceSocial SciencesSociety & Culture | |||

What was it like to grow up Black in Belfast during the Troubles? In Northern Ireland in the late 1990s, religious identity could carry life-or-death consequences: Are you Catholic or Protestant? Which neighbourhood are you from? Which school do you ... more
When pop star Tyla identified herself as “Coloured,” it broke the internet.
For many Black Americans, the word carries the brutal legacy of Jim Crow segregation. In Britain, it’s an outdated, offensive label once used broadly for non-white people. ... more
Philanthropy literally means “the love of humanity.” So why does Aiwan hear something else? The “love of control”?
Last week on Rigour & Flow, we explored the deeply personal side of charity. Aiwan grew up receiving it. Tamanda was socialised to giv... more
When it comes to charity, are you the person who gives or the person who receives? That’s where this episode started. Then we got to the question we actually needed to answer: “Who is charity ultimately for?”
We thought we were sitting down to have ... more
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This episode on fatherhood was so insightful and deeply moving. THANK YOU! Even though I didn’t experience much of what was shared in a Caribbean context, I recognise what was shared from observation and having the privilege of coming alongside people who have been spiritually abused. Blessings to you both.
Rigour & Flow provides the personal, cultural and business questions and discussions we are all thinking and might be scared to share. Tamanda and Aiwan’s vulnerability, openness and research means I go away from every episode feeling like I’ve learnt more about them, key issues and the world and I’m so deeply grateful for that. A must listen and follow!!
Finding Tamanda and Aiwan has been an absolute joy. There is RIGOUR in the way that topics are explored and openly discussed, and wow does the conversation just FLOW! Now that season 2 has ended, I don’t know what I’m going to do without these 2 newly found friends whose intelligent reflections sparked interest, learning, thought, an eagerness to converse, and some great belly laughs. Don’t miss out - this is one of the best podcasts around right now. Sit down, relax and listen.
I've been a fan from the first episode. Honest, insightful, witty and challenging in all the best ways. Aiwan and Tamanda have such a genuine rapport that makes the difficult conversations effortlessly listenable and deeply moving. The music and show recommendations are great, too!
I LOVE this podcast. The dialogue between Aiwan and Tamanda is intelligent, caring and curious regardless of the episode topics. And the topics are RELEVANT, relatable and almost always (somehow) fun—even when they are challenging.
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The show centers on entrepreneurship, research integrity, and cultural critique through candid conversations between two Black women who navigate both business and relationships as a married couple. Episodes frequently blend personal storytelling with sharp analysis of power, race, gender, and social change, covering topics from land rights and colonial legacies to DEI in workplaces, community-led research, and representation in media and sound. Noteworthy aspects include a rigorous, empathetic tone, a willingness to address difficult social questions, and a collaborative approach to building two businesses while producing thoughtful, impact-focused content. The format tends to feature guest insights from entrepreneurs, researchers, and art... more
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Recent guests on Rigour & Flow include:
1. Sarojini Nadar
2. Michael Hamilton
3. Rianna Raymond-Williams
4. Tessa Sanderson
5. Elizabeth Day
6. Kelvin Frimpong
7. Dr. Alex Blower
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