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Voices on the Side

Leah Kim
Palestine
Social Justice
Collective Liberation
Cultural Appropriation
White Supremacy
Asian-American Identity
Generational Trauma
Parenting
Colonialism
Community Care
Mental Health Counseling
Neurodiversity
Identity and Heritage
Wellness
Yoga
Rest
Activism
Racism
Vulnerability
BIPOC Empowerment

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

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Bianca Mabute-Louie is a Sociology PhD candidate at Rice University, where she researches the intersections of race, religion, and politics. She is published in top academic journals, including Social Forces, Socius, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, ... more

Kristin T. Lee is a writer whose work has appeared in Christianity Today and Sojourners, and a primary care physician serving Boston's Chinatown community. She writes about faith, culture, books, and solidarity at The Embers. Kristin's passion is hig... more

Lena is an author and a licensed psychotherapist certified in Imago Relationship Therapy. She has been published in The Washington Post and Huffington Post. She has also been interviewed for a variety of publications including Self Magazine and Glamo... more

Jinwoo is a Korean Canadian novelist whose debut Oxford Soju Club won the Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award. The novel is about Korean spies of three different nationalities: North, South, and American. A tale of deception, espionage, and identity ... more

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Recent Guests

Lena Derhally
Author of My Daddy is a Hero and The Facebook Narcissist
Episode: Writers Series with Lena Derhally
Park Jin-woo
Korean-Canadian author and parent
Author
Episode: Writers Series with Jinwoo Park
Molly Crabapple
artist and writer, author of Here Where We Live is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Episode: Writers Series with Molly Crabapple
Yumi Sakugawa
Artist and writer featured on the show; author of Spells for Transmuting Limerance into Liberation
Independent creator
Episode: Writers Series with Yumi Sakugawa
Benjamin Faye
Writer, content creator, musician, and educator
Episode: Writers Series with Benjamin Faye
Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Author and storyteller focused on themes of joy, trauma, and the immigrant experience.
Episode: Writers Series with Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Fariha Róisín
Author and community organizer
Episode: Writers Series with Fariha Róisín
Anjali Rao
Author of Yoga as Embodied Resistance
Episode: Yoga as Embodied Resistance with Anjali Rao
Kavita Das
Author and advocate focused on racial justice
Episode: Creating Social Change with Kavita Das

Host

Leah Kim
Host with a passion for storytelling and issues surrounding marginalized identities, advocating for collective healing and social justice through personal and community narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Cha with Naley by Nature

    I really loved the vibe of this gathering. It felt like community. It felt genuine. Looking forward to listening to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unapologetically_Jenn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always inviting and inspiring

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J cornez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fuel and salve for our time

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lohagan1
    United Statesa year ago
  • The most educational podcast on my radar right now!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan @higherlove_withmegan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this show

    This was an unexpected treat to hear of the good work being done in this world. The guests have a lot to offer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ismee LD
    United States2 years ago

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There is appreciation for the focus on marginalized narratives, which contributes significantly to listeners' understanding of social justice topics.
The authenticity and vulnerability of conversations resonate as deeply inspiring for those navigating social issues.
Listeners praise the engaging atmosphere and sense of community fostered by the host and guests.

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#247
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Talking Points

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Writers Series with Benjamin Faye
Q: Do you want to talk a little bit about what happened?
Benjamin explained how his words were plagiarized by a prominent account, discussing his disappointment and the reactions that followed.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: What is the central message of your book?
Leah explains that her book aims to convey that while motherhood often feels like a loss of freedom, it can actually lead to liberation, emphasizing the communal aspect of maternal mental health.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: What sparked the inspiration to write your book, Mom, Unfiltered?
Leah mentions her initial experiences of sharing her story with other mothers, revealing common struggles which led to the realization that maternal identities intersect deeply with societal issues.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: Can you talk about the differences between being a visible yoga teacher and a writer?
Leah discusses the similarities of teaching yoga and writing, emphasizing the need to connect inner experiences to the external world, yet noting the unique pressures each role carries.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: When did you start writing? When did you know you loved it? When did you start taking yourself seriously as a writer?
Leah shares that there has always been a gap between being curious about writing and taking herself seriously, with her writing journey tracing back to her childhood prayer journal.

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The discussion series explores narratives from marginalized identities, positioning these stories as essential tools in resisting white supremacy. Guests range from thought leaders actively engaged in advocacy for collective liberation to individuals sharing deeply personal histories. The emphasis is on community, healing, and empowerment, inviting listeners to challenge systemic oppression while fostering a deeper understanding of shared humanity. Through these conversations, the series cultivates a sense of connection and highlights the importance of visibility in societal narratives, reminding audiences of the resilience found within diverse experiences.

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Voices on the Side launched 3 years ago and published 131 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Voices on the Side include:

1. Lena Derhally
2. Park Jin-woo
3. Molly Crabapple
4. Yumi Sakugawa
5. Benjamin Faye
6. Nancy Jooyoun Kim
7. Fariha Róisín
8. Anjali Rao

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