
The Voices on the Side podcast centers stories of marginalized identities as an antidote to white supremacy. Our guests have a variety of backgrounds. Some are thought leaders actively focused on the fight for collective liberation while others share stories rooted in their personal history. As people of the global majority, we all resist oppression through our insistence to live, create, and be s... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book Mom, Unfiltered. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.
Our guest today is Ashley Simpo. Ashley i... more
Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book Mom, Unfiltered. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.
Our guest today is Paris Abbas. Paris is a ... more
Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book Mom, Unfiltered. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.
Our first guest is Robina Khalid. Robina foun... more
Jesse Mechanic is a columnist, essayist, and artist based in New York’s Hudson Valley. His work has been published in Mother Jones, In These Times, Huff Post, Truthout, World Post, and The Overgrown, among other publications. He is author of The Last... more
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I really loved the vibe of this gathering. It felt like community. It felt genuine. Looking forward to listening to more.
Leah always has incredible guests, filled with love, inspiration, education and things I like to jot down in notes to think about further.
She sounds like someone I’d be friends with as do her guests and I just really enjoy listening and unlearning and learning and loving.
These conversations are so meaningful and empowering, filled with care and concern for each other. Reaching out to people from all places who are deep in liberation work, and living with clarity and purpose. Leah is engaging and connects with her guests in personal and respectful ways.
I discovered Leah’s podcast Voices on the Side a couple of months ago and have been binging her episodes ever since. Every conversation is thought-provoking, intelligent, considered, insightful and impactful. As a white caucasian woman, these conversations are an incredible contribution for me to interrogate my biases, decolonise my perceptions and use my privileges in a positive way towards collective liberation. In Leah’s episodes I find what feels like reason and sense in a world and industry... more
This was an unexpected treat to hear of the good work being done in this world. The guests have a lot to offer.
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A thought-provoking interview-focused series exploring narratives of marginalized identities through personal storytelling, publishing journeys, and activism. Episodes frequently blend intimate life experiences—motherhood, trauma, and mental health—with broader systems of power, racism, and imperialism, often weaving in topics like Palestine, colonial histories, and pathways toward collective liberation. Notable in-depth discussions include introspective looks at writing, publishing, faith, and creative practice, all framed by a commitment to justice, community, and practical steps for meaningful change.
The show tends to feature authors, artists, educators, organizers, and practitioners who bring historical context, cultural critique, and... more
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Recent guests on Voices on the Side include:
1. Ashley Simpo
2. Robina Khalid
3. Jesse Mechanic
4. Bianca Mabute-Louie
5. Kristin Lee
6. Lena Derhally
7. Park Jin-woo
8. Molly Crabapple
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