About

My name is Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to say. I’m fired up about authentic voices telling their own stories and enjoy using humour to help young people speak up and out for themselves.

I’m constantly re-discovering who I am as an artist. I’m exploring, experimenting and playing, unlocking unexpected joys in my writing life.

I often capture my writing adventures on audio, so tune in to Two Words with Taku, wherever you find your fave podcasts and subscribe to join our podcast community.


Latest Posts

Enjoy Yourself

I’m feeling a renewed joy about my stories. I’m inspired to keep dancing and to keep writing. I’m excited to do my work well, Knowing I’m surrounded by deep kindness and love. My heart is full of joy and gratitude.

In the Silence

I just wrote a little something, for writers, really. Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn’t comfortable. I dare you. In a world that entices us to browse through the lives of others to help us better determine how we feel about ourselves, and to in turn feel the […]

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