Lucy speaks to Nanou Thassinda, a community activist with Migrants Organise, about her campaign work and her experience of migrating to the UK from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Follow the links below to find out more about Migrants Organise, the campaigns mentioned in this podcast and the Democratic Republic of Congo. To learn more about Harin…

You know it's always Marisol, Marisol, Marisol, but what about Nina. Doesn't Nina have adventures? Doesn't Nina have a rich inner life? Well, apparently, yes. Yes, she does. You can listen to the full episode on the WGC Productions Patreon. You can also listen to the the episode, along with hundreds of other shows on Apollo+. Cast Yodeet Nymberg as…

We're back! No Small Victories returns from the summer break with a very special episode about a hotel for asylum seekers in Haringey and its closure. We meet and hear from those who lived and worked in the hotel, as well as the community who campaigned to support its residents. Follow the links below to find out more about the events and organisat…

A special message to No Small Victories Podcast listeners Haringey Welcome Statement on Violence Across the UK https://haringeywelcome.org/2024/08/05/haringey-welcome-statement-on-riots/ To learn more about No Small Victories and Haringey Welcome’s work please visit our website at https://haringeywelcome.org/ or follow us on Twitter @HaringeyWelcom…

Lucy talks to Martin Newell, a Catholic Priest and social activist about his work for migrant justice in Haringey for the London Catholic Worker, including his involvement in Giuseppe Conlon House, a home for destitute migrants in North London. Follow the links below to find out more about the London Catholic Worker and Giuseppe Conlon House as wel…

Lucy talks to ‘Ahmed’, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan who worked for NATO until 2021. He explains why he fled his country and what sustains him in his quest for safety as he navigates the UK’s cruel, hostile environment policies. Follow the links below to find out more about Afghanistan and the challenges Afghan refugees face in finding safety i…

Lucy talks to Tonya Mavri about her work with children and families for Caris Haringey and her memories of growing up in Tottenham in the 1980s and 1990s. Please visit Caris Haringey to find out more and consider donating here. Follow the links below to find out more about the issues and organisations mentioned in this podcast . To learn more about…

Welcome to Season 2 of No Small Victories! In this first episode , Lucy speaks to Rossana Leal, Founder and CEO of The Refugee Buddy Project and a refugee who arrived in Britain from Chile in the 1970s. Recorded at the end of 2023, fifty years after the violent right-wing Chilean coup toppled Salvador Allende's democratic government and brought a 1…

A Hollywood actor shadows a female Harvard professor for research on a role. When the two are presumed to be “dating” by the press, they go along with it. He to bolster his image, she to bolster her fledgling book sales. But what happens when a fake romance turns into the real thing?Av WGC Productions

Howdy everyone! This is Jade (I wrote and created and produced the show) and I wanted to tell you that I am doing writer commentaries of every Small Victories Season 2 episode over on the WGC Productions Patreon, and ever though the rest of the episodes are Patreon exclusives, the first episode gets to go out into the world like a Disney Princess i…

Marisol is new and old and the same all at once. Changed and never-changing, she once again wakes up in a hospital after a particularly strange experience with a multi-eyeballed creature. Life continues as it always does. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Henry Howland as Nurse. KenYatta Rogers as Arthur. Akanimo Effang as H…

A long-coming conversation occurs. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Chinna Palmer as The Stranger. Nathan Gabriel as First Responder. Akanimo Effang as Host. Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Supervising Producer). Will Stokes (Associate Producer). Micha…

Things have fallen apart. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Lolita Marie as Summer. Chinna Palmer as The Stranger. Jaucqir LaFond as Oliver. KenYatta Rogers as Mr. Montgomery. Akanimo Effang as Host. Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilso…

Do you hear the wedding bells!? I do! The big day is here. Little Marisol Montgomery and Nina Greene are tying the knot. Jumping the broom. Getting hitched. I, for one, cannot wait to see how this goes. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Lolita Marie as Summer. Joy Jones as Kelly Greene. Dereck Snow as Jonah Greene. Steven Wr…

So, things are spiraling right. Well, not spiraling. Well, yes, spiraling, but aren't things always spiraling? So, who cares if things are bad? Aren't things always bad? And who knows what you can tolerate when things are always at the max?? So many questions, no good answers. No good answers at all. Also, Nina's parents are coming over and the wed…

As far as affairs go, this one is going pretty good. Until a certain person with a seasonal-name starts asking some personal questions which puts a real damper on things. And then an old friend and current enemy appears which...I mean, you can't even be funny about that one. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Lolita Marie as …

So...last episode was...sure something. Things were done that can't be undone. Things were said that can't be unsaid. And now Marisol has to figure out how to deal with this reality of her own making. God, there's gonna be so much talking. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Lolita Marie as Summer. Akanimo Effang as Host. Crew…

Little Marisol Montgomery has been channeling her inner Mother Teresa. For the past month she has not missed a single volunteering session at the food bank. Which definitely has everything to do with the fact that it's a good thing and nothing at all to do with the person she is volunteering with. Because that would be inappropriate. And Nina would…

Well, Saturday's here! Which means Marisol gets to spend a day with Summer. Which she is excited about for purely altruistic reasons. Helping people, right? I mean, that's good. Plus they get to talk more about moral philosophy and you know Marisol....always a big enjoyer of....that. Don't think about it too hard let her have this! Starring: Mo McK…

Five months after Marisol was stabbed things are looking up. Well, anything that's not being dead is "looking up". She has been sober for 142 days (though the doctors did give her a lot of very strong painkillers so...there's that), she's planning a wedding (though Nina keeps moving it up because her Dad is getting worse so....that's another thing)…

Like the title says it's been a while and while we'll always recommend you go back and just listen to all the show (because it's a fun time dang it!) it's also two and a half hours and that's a lot. That's like the length of a movie that's trying really hard to get an Oscar, so here's a recap for you.…

Last but least in our Small Victories interview series is the voice of Marisol, Mo McKynzie. Listen as she discusses how she approached season 2, how she kept her performance fresh, and how her feelings on Marisol changed throughout the new season. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the life of recovering drug addict, Marisol Mont…

This week in our Small Victories interview series we have the voice of Nina, Yodeet Nymberg. Yodeet discusses the difference in her season 1 and season 2 process, the complexity of Nina, and what episode the audience should look out for in Season 2. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the life of recovering drug addict, Marisol Mon…

This week in the Small Victories interview series we speak to a new cast member and voice of The Stranger, Chinna Palmer. Listen as she discusses her thoughts on her mysterious new character, how her work on the stage affects her voice acting, and how she will celebrate the Small Victories premiere on August 3rd. Small Victories is a slice-of-life …

This week in the Small Victories interview series we speak to a new cast member and the voice of Summer, Lolita Marie. In this episode, Lolita discusses why she chose to join the Small Victories team, the nature of her new character, and how she managed to build a character within 72 hours. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the l…

This week in the Small Victories interview series we speak to the voice of The Host, Akanimo Effang. Listen as he discusses the Host's larger presence in Season 2, how he approaches the Host's unique role, and his thoughts on that surprise moment in the Season 1 finale. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the life of recovering dru…

This week on the Small Victories interview series we speak to the writer, creator, and producer of Small Victories, Jade Madison Scott. And by "we" I mean her. And by "her" I mean me, since I'm the one writing these things. Yeah, I guess we get a little metatextual this episode. Don't worry about it too much though. It's all part of the show's voic…

This week in our Small Victories interview series we have our director and sound designer, Nathan Gabriel. Listen as he discusses his thoughts on the Season 1 ending, how he strive to keep Season 2 fresh, and what his sound design influences are. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the life of recovering drug addict, Marisol Montgo…

This week in the Small Victories interview series we speak to our supervising producer, Virginia Wilson. Listen she discusses what drew her to the show in 2019, how her work on season 1 affects her work in season 2, and what she is surprised changed from the original season 2 drafts. Small Victories is a slice-of-life dramedy following the life of …

In this episode, we remember the remarkable but tragic life of Sharif Barko, long term resident of Haringey, friend and supporter of Haringey Welcome, and a Sudanese refugee from Darfur’s Massaleit community, who was tragically killed on a family visit to Darfur in January 2021. Through Sharif’s story we explore the wider context of conflict and ge…

The first of a nine-week bonus series, in the upcoming interview you will learn more about the Small Victories cast and crew as they tell about their experiences working on the series in their own words. Listen as our season 2 marketing director, Brittany A. Jones, discusses how she was brought onto the team, how she transferred the show's strong v…

Lucy speaks to Mavis, a single mum, author, campaigner, and migrant, about coming to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and living for decades with insecure immigration status, navigating rules and systems such as ‘no recourse to public funds’ and the ‘ten-year route’. Mavis explains how she eventually found her power and her voice and the courage t…

Lucy speaks to Mulugeta, Resettlement Support Worker at Haringey Council, about his experience of growing up in war-torn Eritrea, of travelling for two years in search of sanctuary, and finally of enduring the challenges of the UK’s hostile asylum system. Mulugeta shares his love of education and commitment to community development, which have allo…

Lucy speaks to Abdulrahman Bdiwi, Lived Experience Involvement Officer at Breaking Barriers, about his experience of starting a new life in Britain after coming here via the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. In a remarkably honest and revealing conversation, Abdulrahman describes the many challenges he and his family have lived through…

Lucy speaks to Revd Matt Lunn, Minister at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, about how, together with Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill Synagogue, he set up Muswell Hill Welcomes, a support initiative for asylum seekers and refugees in the area. Follow the links below to find out more about Muswell Hill Methodist Church and Muswell Hill Welcomes. To l…

Lucy speaks to Dr Latefa Guemar about her personal and professional experience of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. They discuss Latefa’s forthcoming book, Algerian Women and Diasporic Experience (September 2023). You can find out about the UK’s complex asylum and immigration system and other topics mentioned by Latefa by following the links …

Lucy speaks to Alison Davy about Community Cook Up in Northumberland Park and its ethos: solidarity not charity. They talk about the importance of providing a safe, friendly environment for people to meet and about the magic food offers to bring people together. You can find out more about the Community Cook Up by following the links below. To lear…

Lucy speaks to Joel from Haringey Anti-Raids about the development of the Anti-Raids Network and their activities in Haringey. How can immigration raids be resisted and what rights do those being targeted have? They also discuss plans to protest removal of asylum seekers from a Haringey hotel to the notorious Napier Barracks. The protest took place…

Leyla Laksari, CEO of Living Under One Sun in Tottenham, tells Lucy about her arrival in the UK from Iran in 1976, her work with migrant communities and the importance of collective space, friendship and belonging. They discuss how land, food and creativity can foster wellbeing, how much we can learn from each other and why we are stronger together…

Lucy speaks to Jessica Potter, Consultant at North Middlesex University Hospital, about the right to health and dignity for all. They discuss why the Hostile Environment is so detrimental to our collective wellbeing and how racism is corroding the UK’s public health provision. You can find out more about health-focused organisations campaigning for…

Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol Montgomery. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina Greene. Cody Smith as Aaron. Jacquir LaFond as Oliver. Chinna Palmer as The Stranger. B. Narr as Jack. Akanimo Effang as The Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor). Ste…

Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol Cody Smith as Aaron Akanimo Effang as Host B. Narr as Jack Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer) Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant) Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor) Sterlyn Termine (Composer) Julia Patrick (Logo Artist) Thank you for listening! Small Victories is supported by …

Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol Yodeet Nymberg as Nina Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer) Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant) Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor) Sterlyn Termine (Composer) Julia Patrick (Logo Artist) Thank you for listening! Small Victories is supported by listeners lik…

Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Jaucqir LaFond as Oliver. Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor). Sterlyn Termine (Composer). Julia Patrick (Logo Artist) Thank you for listening! Small Victories is supported by liste…

Marisol asks Aaron for a favor. Aaron reminisces about old times. Deal proceedings go south. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Cody Smith as Aaron. Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor). Sterlyn Termine (Composer). Ju…

Marisol prepares for her first job interview in a very long time. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Giovanni as Carl Granieri. Cody Smith as Aaron. Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor). Sterly…

Marisol and Nina reconcile, and Marisol makes a rather embarrassing miscalculation. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Jaucqir LaFond as Oliver. Cody Smith as Aaron. Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Su…

Marisol and Nina meet for the first time in 21 days. The conversation swerves all across the emotional spectrum. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Akanimo Effang as Host. Jade Madison Scott as Door Knocker Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia…

After talking to an old friend, Marisol makes a deal with a metaphorical devil. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Cody Smith as Aaron. Akanimo Effang as Host Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel (Director/Sound Designer/Script Consultant). Virginia Wilson (Script Supervisor). Sterlyn Termine (Composer). Julia Patrick (…

In honor of her 20th day of sobriety, Marisol prepares to celebrate with her best friend. Life has other plans. Starring: Mo McKynzie as Marisol. Yodeet Nymberg as Nina. Jaucqir LaFond as Oliver. Cody Smith as Aaron. Akanimo Effang as Host. Friendly Biking Stranger as Carl Granieri Crew: Jade Madison Scott (Writer/Creator/Producer). Nathan Gabriel …