In this introduction to my storytelling podcast featuring original stories from women of color, music writer Crystal discusses the impetus for writing her story. 

MUSIC: "The Best is Yet to Come" by Andreya Triana (Lapalux remix)

INTRO PART ONE: a chat with Crystal

In the debut episode of "The Back Talk," we focus on the body. Included in the episode is a personal essay by Britt about style and control and a featured story by Hafsa Arain about sexuality and revelation.

Britt Julious is a writer and essayist. Hafsa Arain is an interfaith activist, writer, and educator.

Many thanks to TinyLetter and the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs for facilitating the creation of this podcast!

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MUSIC:
"Forget" by Lianne La Havas (Shlohmo remix)
"I Go to Sleep" by Anika (cover)
"Like the Desert to the Sea" by Ben Bix
"Floor Show" by Kelela

01: Written on the Body

In the second episode of "The Back Talk," you'll hear stories from Meryn, a new friend I met in the course of the creation of this project, and Crystal, one of my dearest, coolest friends. The theme for this episode is celebrity: their influence, their legacy, their impact. 

I share a story about finding power in celebrity idols, even if there are few to find. Meryn shares a story about her lifelong love of En Vogue. Crystal shares a story about Lucy Liu and growing up as an Asian-American woman in the U.S. 

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SOUNDTRACK:
"Valentine" by Jessie Ware and Sampha
"Stand Strong" by Sherwood & Pinch
"I Got You" by Hazy Memories
"Giving Him Something He Can Feel" by En Vogue
"Pretty Girls" by Little Dragon
"Too Many Stars" by Last Night in Paris

02  Goddess, Queen, Mom

In the third episode of "The Back Talk," we're focusing on confidence. How do we find it? What does it mean to be a confident person? How do we overcome the limitations of our minds versus our hearts. I'm super thrilled to have beautiful stories from Fatima, of the GREAT podcast Black Girls Talking, and Emerald Shaw, a rising figure in the fashion PR world. 

SOUNDTRACK:
"Chandelier" by Sia (B A S E C A M P remix)
"Worry Heart" by Evy Jane
"What This World Needs Now" by Cooly G
"Fighting to Dance" by Paul White
"Choices (Interlude)" by Dawn Richard

Naomi Campbell Walks

After an extended break, The Back Talk is back with its fourth episode. Titled "Where Am I," this episode deals with ideas of place: what it means to occupy place, coming home, safe spaces, and the ways in which some spaces are never meant for us. We've got two brilliant stories from Allie Mullin, a photographer from North Caroline, and Aurelia Belfield, 1/4 of the amazing podcast, Black Girls Talking. 

SOUNDTRACK:
"Bad Girls" by Solange (Verdine Version)
"You Can't Stop the Rain" by Loose Ends (remix)
"I Love You But I'm Lost" by Sharon Van Etten
"Bodysnatcher" by Amalia
"Separator" by Radiohead
"Be Free Baby" by Andres


04: Where Am I

The Back Talk is a podcast featuring conversations, essays, and anecdotes from young women of color. Writer and essayist Britt Julious is the creative director and editor of The Back Talk.

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