S2.E7 | Keta Newborn | Faith and the Strength to Begin Again
04/03/25 • 46 min
Keta Newborn: A Life Rewritten Through Theatre
There are moments in life when everything seems set—the destination clear, the plan solid. And then, something unexpected happens, shifting everything we thought we knew. Today’s guest, Keta Newborn, knows this journey well.
After 12 years as a computer engineer, Keta faced a life-altering challenge that forced her to rethink everything. But rather than letting it define her, she found a new purpose—one rooted in storytelling, creativity, and the magic of live theatre.
In this episode, we discuss:
🎭 The unexpected turn that led her from tech to theatre
🙏 How faith and resilience shaped her artistic journey
✍🏾 The power of storytelling as a tool for healing and transformation
Grab Keta's book: So Emotional
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
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Keta Newborn: A Life Rewritten Through Theatre
There are moments in life when everything seems set—the destination clear, the plan solid. And then, something unexpected happens, shifting everything we thought we knew. Today’s guest, Keta Newborn, knows this journey well.
After 12 years as a computer engineer, Keta faced a life-altering challenge that forced her to rethink everything. But rather than letting it define her, she found a new purpose—one rooted in storytelling, creativity, and the magic of live theatre.
In this episode, we discuss:
🎭 The unexpected turn that led her from tech to theatre
🙏 How faith and resilience shaped her artistic journey
✍🏾 The power of storytelling as a tool for healing and transformation
Grab Keta's book: So Emotional
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
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- Instagram: @Keybard_IG
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Previous Episode
S2.E6 | Dr. Dwayne Wood | Instructional Design that Meets the Moment
From Military Leadership to Instructional Design: Dr. Dwayne Wood on AI, Education, and Rethinking Grading
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Dr. Dwayne Wood, an educator, instructional designer, and military veteran with over 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army. Now a leader in instructional design and curriculum development, Dr. Wood shares how his military background shaped his approach to education, leadership, and mentorship.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How military leadership naturally cultivates teaching skills
✅ Why Dr. Wood challenges traditional grading systems
✅ The role of AI in education and its impact on instructional design
✅ How discipline fuels innovation in learning and development
✅ Dr. Wood’s journey from the Army to instructional design
About Dr. Dwayne Wood:
Dr. Dwayne Wood is a distinguished educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer who specializes in creating engaging learning experiences for adult learners. His expertise spans instructional design, AI in education, and innovative assessment strategies.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
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Next Episode
S2.E8 | Alan Sharpe | Placing Black LGBTQIA+ Stories Center Stage
Alan Sharpe, ACT
What does it take to build a theatrical legacy that centers the lives and truths of Black LGBTQIA+ folx? In this episode, Thembi sits down with prolific playwright, director, and founder of the African American Collective Theatre (ACT), Alan Sharpe, whose work spans decades of dedication to sharing the full range of Black queer experiences.
- Alan's lifelong artistic journey
- Why Washington, D.C. is the setting for most of his work
- How he accidentally created one of the first Black web series
- Artists that influenced him and shaped his work
- How ACT has created community, mentorship, and visibility for generations of Black queer artists
Learn more about Alan Sharpe at https://alansharpe.org/.
Learn more about ACT at https://a-act.org/.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
- Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share
- Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate
- Instagram: @Keybard_IG
- Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast
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