Candid Conversations episode 17

In this episode 5 of Candid Conversations,we have the privilege to meet the captivating, charismatic ,winsome Alymat Aderayo Salam. Alymat is a poet, storyteller and curator of the famed Rough Draft Poetry website, and she joins us to share her personal story.

In her elequent, elegant, egmatic voice, Aderayo details her adventures in Ireland like a Movie Director. Her words carefully crafted yet laced with practical knowledge, understanding and humour designed to equip us with new nuggests of wisdom to germinate our creative attitude for personal growth and development.

About the series

Join host Mary Oyediran for the Candid Conversations podcast, where she meets members of the African diaspora to discuss their personal experiences living in Ireland. The series explores, in a candid and open manner, the impacts of racism on minority communities. We’ll hear about the cultural experiences and focus on the many positive contributions the African diaspora make to enrich Irish society. Candid Conversations podcast is available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get podcasts.

Produced in Near FM studios. Coolock, Dublin, Ireland. Edited by Cáit Boyce Willis. Social Benefit content is made with the support of Coimisiún Na Mean, Sound and Vision scheme. Funded by the Television License fee.