Episode 8 of my podcast is out! This is the last episode for 2020. Thank you for listening and your support so far! Please feel free to send me a message on your thoughts about this podcast or any of my guests - david@davidowasi.com.
My guest is Uzoma Asagwara. They are an addictions specialist, registered psychiatric nurse and an elected official as the MLA for Union Station in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Prior to their election, Uzoma worked as a psychiatric nurse specializing in adult and youth mental health and addictions. They have a long history of grassroots community activism and was also a member of the Canadian National Women's Basketball and acts as a mentor for youth athletes in downtown Winnipeg.
Uzoma was one of the first 3 black Canadian MLAs elected in Manitoba and was also the first queer person to win a seat and is Manitoba's first gender non-conforming MLA.
In this podcast episode, we discussed their self-discovery and career journey, emotional intelligence and their role as the critic for Health, Seniors and Active Living in Manitoba.
Happy holidays and see you in 2021!
