Safe Passage

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Wherever you go, there you are. This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES “A Christmas Misadventure”: ¡Feliz Navidad! Lupita is in Mexico for Christmas when a friend invites her to join him and his relatives for the holiday. Original score by Parker Halliwell, Jr. AKA Dakim. “TikTok Ticket”: Phoebe didn’t grow up with much else besides her dreams. To support herself and her family, she leaves Uganda for difficult work abroad, despite warnings from her loved ones. This story references forced labor. Please take care while listening. Thank you, Phoebe Kukkiriza, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anna Sussman. Original score by Clay Xavier. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the songs Color by Preyé and Journey With Me by Blocka Beats ft. Karun. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark RistichManaging Editor: Regina BediakoDirector of Production: Marisa DodgeSeries Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla AlabiMusic Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-NduStory Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko MocheEditors: Nancy López and Anna SussmanEngineering: Miles LassiOperations Manager: Florene WileyStory Consultant: John FecileGraphic Design: Jemimah EkehOriginal Artwork: Mateus SitholeSpecial Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods Episode transcripts can be found here. Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.