Erick Taylor Woodby

About

Writing | Podcast | CV/Resumé

Erick Taylor Woodby is the creator, host, and producer of the top-ranked global biweekly Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. A platform where he interviews Black LGBTQ+ citizens who share about who they are in their countries and professions. In over 95 episodes, 25 countries are represented. Erick is committed to highlighting a population often overlooked by mainstream, LGBTQ+, and Black media outlets.

Erick is a contributing writer for the Swedish English-language Krull Magazine, composing diverse stories and histories that chronicle the lives of individuals making a difference in Sweden, Scandinavia, and other locations.

His interest in creative communication extends to learning languages. Erick is proficient in conversational Spanish and basic Swedish. Since 2008, he has visited Botswana, Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Mexico, Latvia, Norway, South Africa, Spain, and Sweden. Stockholm, Sweden, and Brighton, UK are two of his favourite cities.

Erick’s over 20-year career as a graphic designer encompassed creating well-defined designs from logo, brochure, and print design to multimedia. His clients include a BAFTA-winning documentary protagonist, an award-winning yoga instructor, and an international investment banking firm.