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Rigour & Flow with Aiwan and Tamanda

Rigour & Flow with Aiwan and Tamanda
London, United Kingdom
Rigour & Flow
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Leeds, United Kingdom
Patriarchy
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Covid-19
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The Ubele Initiative
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Entertainment Industry
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Divorce
Race
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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

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How do we move beyond stories of victimhood to stories of Black ingenuity and resistance?

In this special summer Feedwarmer, Aiwan and Tamanda explore the power of audio storytelling to reshape how we understand Black history and agency.

Aiwan pull... more

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It happened to us right here at Rigour & Flow. One of the stories we needed to tell turned out to be the one the digital world was least willing to amplify.

In this Unfinished Business episode, Aiwan and Tamanda revisit some of the most powerful con... more

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What happens when your white father, who’s your ultimate hero, has not lived your Black reality? In part two of our fatherhood series, Tamanda shares the intensely personal story of her father.

For years, he was the "encyclopaedic hero" of a "Disney... more

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In this deeply personal episode, Aiwan shares the "three goes" she had at fatherhood and why all of them failed her.

From a biological father known only through fragments, to a step-parenting experience defined by high control religion and mushrooms... more

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Michael Hamilton
Founding member, The Ubele Initiative
The Ubele Initiative
Episode: 95% of Doctors Who Died Were Black | Why Was This Not a National Scandal?
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Doctor and activist focusing on race, education, health
Impact on Urban Health
Episode: 95% of Doctors Who Died Were Black | Why Was This Not a National Scandal?
Tessa Sanderson
Athlete, six-time Olympic competitor, 1984 Olympic gold medalist
Former Olympic athlete; ambassador; founder (MOD)
Episode: What a Gold Medal Meant for Black Britain: Tessa Sanderson’s Legacy
Kelvin Frimpong
Ex-red pill/alt-right participant turned thinker and artist
Independent (artist)
Episode: Lost Black Boys: Education, The Red Pill & Incel Culture
Dr. Alex Blower
Researcher and practitioner focused on education, masculinities, and policy
Lost Boys Task Force / Boys Impact
Episode: Lost Black Boys: Education, The Red Pill & Incel Culture
Millie Odhiambo
Kenyan MP, lawyer, author, actor, poet, coach, mentor, philanthropist
Member of Parliament, Kenya
Episode: Bad Gals Get The Corner Office | Millie Odhiambo, Black Wildlife Filmmaking & Class Difference
Dorcas Amunson Fakbolun
Founder/leader of Peacemaker International and Women in Safe Hands (WISH)
Peacemaker International; Women in Safe Hands (WISH)
Episode: Confronting FGM in Britain: “A Lifetime Sentence” | Feedwarmer 4
Jonathan Smith
Listener; asks about global perspectives on being African queer
Episode: Sickle Cell, Queer Faith & Black Britishness - Through Your Voices
Princess Banda
Medical anthropologist; active contributor and critic in season one
Oxford University (PhD student)
Episode: Sickle Cell, Queer Faith & Black Britishness - Through Your Voices

Hosts

Aiwan Obinyan
Co-host and researcher with focus on entrepreneurship, culture, and social justice.
Tamanda Walker
Co-host and researcher with emphasis on culture, media critique, and community leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Brilliant Disturbing & Sad

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    007RD
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • All the things you could want

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toad2312
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Aptly named - Rigour and Flow - what a great podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winntra
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • 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!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jsmithconnect
    a year ago
  • Essential Listening

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KB8240
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Confronting FGM in Britain: “A Lifetime Sentence” | Feedwarmer 4
Q: What is your biggest challenge right now for your charities?
Her organizations face funding and resource constraints, with issues around political power and local support, highlighting the need for sustained advocacy and better alignment with local authorities.
Confronting FGM in Britain: “A Lifetime Sentence” | Feedwarmer 4
Q: Can you tell me who you are and what you do?
Dorcas explains she is from Bradford, leads Peacemaker International and Women in Safe Hands, and provides support for women and children facing domestic and sexual violence, with a particular emphasis on campaigning against FGM and offering training and career support.
Bad Gals Get The Corner Office | Millie Odhiambo, Black Wildlife Filmmaking & Class Difference
Q: What changes could help diversify wildlife storytelling in Africa?
Increasing local access to wildlife sites, supporting local production companies, recognizing indigenous and elder knowledge as valid, and nurturing audiences in Africa through locally produced wildlife content, not just Western-centered narratives.
Bad Gals Get The Corner Office | Millie Odhiambo, Black Wildlife Filmmaking & Class Difference
Q: Why are there no Black African documentary filmmakers in wildlife/natural history filmmaking, according to the hosts?
The hosts argue that barriers such as access to wildlife reserves, expensive permits, lack of funding, and the prevalence of Western-trained scientists and narrators suppress local voices and make it difficult for Africa-based filmmakers to compete, even though indigenous knowledge is rich and valuable.
Bad Gals Get The Corner Office | Millie Odhiambo, Black Wildlife Filmmaking & Class Difference
Q: Tell me all the things about Millie Odhiambo.
Millie Odhiambo is described as the original African bad girl, a multi-hyphenate figure known for her roles in politics, law, authorship, acting, poetry, coaching, mentoring, and philanthropy; she recently published a book that embodies her energy and serves as a roadmap for young women.

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Two Black women bring rigorous analysis to entrepreneurship, research ethics, and culture, pairing personal experience with thoughtful critique. Episodes center on running businesses, producing meaningful creative work, and navigating identity-driven topics with care, honesty, and intellectual curiosity. The show often bridges personal relationships, social justice, and media culture, featuring insights from guests who are entrepreneurs, researchers, and artists. A notable strength is the collaborative dynamic between long-time partners who balance rigorous inquiry with accessibility and warmth, making it appealing to listeners who want depth without sacrificing relatability.

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2. Rianna Raymond-Williams
3. Tessa Sanderson
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5. Dr. Alex Blower
6. Millie Odhiambo
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