Erick Taylor Woodby
About
Erick Taylor Woodby is the creator, host, and producer of the top-ranked biweekly Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Erick interviews Black LGBTQ+ citizens who share about who they are in their countries and professions. In over 95 episodes, 25 countries have been represented. Since its April 2021 debut, 42 professions have been showcased. Erick is committed to highlighting a population often overlooked by mainstream, LGBTQ+, and Black media outlets.
Writing for publications like Queerty, Inc.’s NATIVE SON and the Swedish English-language Krull Magazine, Erick composes diverse stories and histories that chronicle the lives of individuals making a difference in South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and other locations.
Erick’s interest in creative communication extends to learning languages. He’s 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.
A longtime career as a graphic designer encompassed Erick 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.