In this episode, Dr. Peggy Brunache shares her journey from TV, music, and festivals to becoming an archaeologist. She explores Black joy, slave cuisine, resistance, her path into food history, and creating partnerships between universities. She also offers advice for young people and reflects on her unconventional academic career blending arts.

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How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage industry. Episodes are released monthly.

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In this episode, learn about Michael Buffong's journey starting out as an actor, realising his calling was in directing and then landing his role as the Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre.

Get an insight into some of the learning curves he's experienced in the industry and how he finds balance, his thoughts on the UK vs US entertainment industry, and the changes he wants to see in the UK theatre industry.

Michael reflects on his career and future hopes for himself and Talawa, providing advice to young creatives, including the importance of networking, with valuable tips and the services that Talawa are doing for young creatives.

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How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage industry. Episodes are released monthly.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we journey through the life and career of Dr. Ayshah Johnston, exploring her path into studying history, her early career in writing, freelancing and publishing, and her experiences with Islamophobia.

She shares her work in curriculum reform, educating people about Black British history, and the importance of interrogating histories. Plus, valuable advice for young historians and those interested in their history, along with insights on imposter syndrome and words of wisdom to her younger self.

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How Did I Get Here? is a Black Cultural Archives original series, providing practical and transparent insights, for young people interested in breaking into the arts & heritage industry. Episodes are released monthly.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.