Freedom Fire Podcast

Jan 10 2025 6 ep. 28 mins 4

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Celebrate Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling and enjoy conversations steeped in laughter, advice, and encouragement. The Freedom Fire Podcast is hosted by best-selling author Kwame Mbalia, who leads joyful interviews with fellow authors, friends, and inspirational creatives as they explore their journeys, from their art to their process.

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Kwame Mbalia x Anika Noni Rose Ep4

Jan 10 2025 17 mins

Host, Kwame Mbalia speaks with actress and children’s book author Annika Noni Rose. Their joyous conversation dives into her transition from actress to author, the delight in creating and why perfectionism is not a badge of honor. They also talk about her bringing her own take into the world of Disney Princesses with her new picture book, Tiana’s Perfect Plan. Learn more about

Kwame Mbalia x Nikkolas Smith Ep5

Jan 10 2025 37 mins

Host, Kwame Mbalia chats with illustrator Nikkolas Smith. Their conversation spans collaboration, artivism, and his advice and technique for aspiring artists. The two also discuss their work together on Captain America: Brave New World: A Hero Looks Like You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kwame Mbalia x Leah Johnson Ep3

Nov 01 2024 30 mins

Host, Kwame Mbalia talks and laughs with friend and Freedom Fire launch author, Leah Johnsone. Kwame and Leah chat about what makes the midwest great, carving out writing time anywhere and Leah’s experience writing and editing the story collection, Black Girl Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kwame Mbalia x Kwame Alexander Ep2

Oct 04 2024 41 mins

Host, Kwame Mbalia talks to fellow author and fellow Kwame- Kwame Alexander. They compare notes on their new projects (Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek and Black Star respectively), the authors that inspire them, ostrich hats and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kwame Mbalia x Tracey Baptiste Ep1

Sep 06 2024 40 mins

Kwame talks to author and friend Tracey Baptiste about Carnival, music, snacks, and all things magical. The conversation spans storytelling, hot takes on Writer’s Block, the job of the subconscious, and Tracey’s new book, “Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing the 'Freedom Fire Podcast'

Celebrate Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling and enjoy conversations steeped in laughter, advice, and encouragement. The Freedom Fire Podcast is hosted by best-selling author Kwame Mbalia, who leads joyful interviews with fellow authors, friends, and inspirational creatives as they explore their journeys, from their art to their process. Learn more about your ad c