20 - Growing up a Black Nerd w/Heleana Blackwell

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True Story London Podcast

True Story London

38 episodes

9 months ago

Join host Michelle Toth and our guests as we listen to a true, personal story told live at one of our storytelling shows in London, followed by a conversation with the storyteller about their background, process, story themes, and more.

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20 - Growing up a Black Nerd w/Heleana Blackwell

True Story London Podcast

29 minutes 27 seconds

1 year ago

20 - Growing up a Black Nerd w/Heleana Blackwell

Today's storyteller is Heleana Blackwell sharing her story of growing up as a black nerd in a conservative, mostly-white small British town. Heleana is an stand-up comedian who also works as a strategist and this story shows us why she excells at both. After the story, we delve deeper into the challenges she faced, and the strategies she used to overcome them.

Find Heleana on Instagram here: @h_a_blackwell

Find out more about True Story London on our website: truestorylondon.com

CREDITS:

Hosted by Michelle Toth

Produced by Ellis Ballard

Theme Music by Sea Noise

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