I had the opportunity to speak on ABC Radio’s Evenings with Helen Shield about the four people to watch in 2024. Here’s the full interview:
Netflix, Shondaland and a new Black Barbie documentary
Black Barbie: A documentary debuted at SXSW Texas in April 2023 and even had a screening at SXSW Sydney! The film tells the story of the first Black Barbie and the incredible Black women who worked to create her. I caught up with director Lagueria Davis about the film, beginning with how her aunt Beulah …
Tina: The Tina Turner musical star Ruva Ngwenya
Ruva Ngwenya stars as Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. In her podcast debut, Ruva described the time she sang Tina’s classic hit “River Deep, Mountain High” back in high school, her experience preparing for the Tina Turner Musical and the time she performed at the NRL Grand Final. The Tina Turner Musical …
Welcome Merchant: Supporting refugee and asylum seekers in Australia
It’s the 50th episode of That’s Lit with Shazzie Dee! Joining me on this special episode is Marjorie Tenchavez, the founder and director of Welcome Merchant! Welcome Merchant elevates refugee and asylum seeker entrepreneurs in Australia; providing a directory for their products and hosting events in partnership with them. Marjorie described how the organisation began and …