Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o podcast

Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years? Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear.Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. Production by Snap Studios at KQED, ad sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.

Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years? Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear.Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. Production by Snap Studios at KQED, ad sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.

 

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Listen Now: What’s In An Accent with Lupita Nyong’o

This week, we’re bringing you an exciting conversation where Lupita Nyong’o jo... more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:35

17 Dec 2024


#11

I Lied to Me O

Your body is your smoke detector. This episode contains strong language and graphic imager... more

14 Nov 2024

55 MINS

55:29

14 Nov 2024


#10

School Daze

No one rules forever on the throne of time. This episode contains strong language and grap... more

07 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:31

07 Nov 2024


#9

Safe Passage

Wherever you go, there you are. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery.... more

31 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:01

31 Oct 2024


#8

Potential Energy

You can’t spot a red flag while wearing rose-colored glasses. This episode contains strong... more

24 Oct 2024

40 MINS

40:37

24 Oct 2024


#7

Chain of Possession

The kola nut stays longer in the mouth of those who value it. STORIES “The Pearl Dress”: L... more

17 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:58

17 Oct 2024


#6

Freedom Fathers

When elephants fight, the grass suffers. This episode contains strong language and graphic... more

10 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:31

10 Oct 2024


#5

For You, Anything

Love is sweeter than reason. STORIES “Sister Trouble”: Lupita, her sister Fiona, and cousi... more

03 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:46

03 Oct 2024


#4

Guilt Trips

The longest journey is from daughter to mother. STORIES “Up in the Air”: Lupita and her mo... more

26 Sep 2024

37 MINS

37:42

26 Sep 2024


#3

The Shadow Side

The dead man does not know the value of his coffin. This episode contains strong language ... more

20 Sep 2024

43 MINS

43:44

20 Sep 2024


#2

The Sound of Home

Sound travels in all directions, but your feet can only follow in one. STORIES “Losing My ... more

19 Sep 2024

37 MINS

37:11

19 Sep 2024


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Mind Your Own Trailer

Welcome to Mind Your Own, a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all f... more

03 Sep 2024

02 MINS

02:55

03 Sep 2024