Freedom Fire Podcast en Copyright 2026, The Walt Disney Company. All rights reserved. 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.  https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4b49cef4-64ca-11ef-9a42-771127934038/image/444cab3f43c377a9fc4a73b97ea4bc4e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Freedom Fire Podcast no episodic Conversations with creatives, authors, and artists about Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling, hosted by best-selling author Kwame Mbalia. If you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and join us. Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia 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.  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. 

]]> The Walt Disney Company dmed.podcast.operations@disney.com Kwame Mbalia x Anika Noni Rose Ep4 https://books.disney.com/freedom-fire/ 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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia The Freedom Fire Podcast is a place for joy, celebration, and appreciation of storytelling from the Black Diaspora. But this isn’t an exclusive party, if you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and listen. 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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

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]]> 1078 Kwame Mbalia x Nikkolas Smith Ep5 https://books.disney.com/freedom-fire/ 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 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia The Freedom Fire Podcast is a place for joy, celebration, and appreciation of storytelling from the Black Diaspora. But this isn’t an exclusive party, if you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and listen. 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 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.

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]]> 2256 Kwame Mbalia x Leah Johnson Ep3 https://books.disney.com/freedom-fire/ 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 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia The Freedom Fire Podcast is a place for joy, celebration, and appreciation of storytelling from the Black Diaspora. But this isn’t an exclusive party, if you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and listen. 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 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.

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]]> 1829 Kwame Mbalia x Kwame Alexander Ep2 https://books.disney.com/freedom-fire/ 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 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia The Freedom Fire Podcast is a place for joy, celebration, and appreciation of storytelling from the Black Diaspora. But this isn’t an exclusive party: if you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and listen. 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 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.

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]]> 2489 no Kwame Mbalia x Tracey Baptiste Ep1 https://books.disney.com/freedom-fire/ 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 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000 full Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia Freedom Fire Podcast: Conversations with creatives, authors, and artists about Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling, hosted by best-selling author Kwame Mbalia. If you love good tales, jokes between friends, and maybe an educational moment or two, grab a seat and join us. 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 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.”

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]]> 2444 no 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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:07:00 -0000 trailer Disney, Hyperion, Kwame Mbalia Freedom Fire Podcast: Trailer 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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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