# Shakeel Kimotho on Confidence, Culture, Tip Toe & Taking Up Space

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Podcast: [The Pieces with Bimini](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pieces-with-bimini-7054154)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You might recognise our guest from the acclaimed new Russell T. Davies' thriller Tip Toe, but Shakeel Kimotho's work and reputation extends far beyond the screen. Known for her work across fashion, media and culture, Shakeel has built a reputation for championing underrepresented voices and challenging the industry's traditional standards of beauty, identity and success. Through her creative work and advocacy, she continues to push conversations around race, representation and belonging into the mainstream. Having built an acclaimed stage career in productions of La Cage Aux Folles and Cats, Shakeel makes a striking television debut as Hanna in Tip Toe. On this episode of The Pieces , Bimini and Shakeel discuss the realities of navigating creative industries as marginalised people, the importance of authentic representation, and how fashion can be both a form of self-expression and resistance. They explore masculinity, race, queerness and the pressures of visibility, while reflecting on the role community plays in building confidence and creating change. Don’t forget to subscribe and don’t miss new episodes of The Pieces every Tuesday! Follow The Pieces with Bimini Listen Now on Global Player Instagram: @thepiecespod TikTok: @thepiecespod YouTube: @thepiecespod

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