Today's guest is my friend, Sussex based photographer and activist Natasa Leoni. She focuses on humanitarian, protest and lifestyle photography, inspiring change through visual storytelling and photojournalism. Natasa has taken many a photo of me, and I lovingly call her 'the Queen Maker', since she legitimately makes everyone she snaps look like a queen!
She's a long term volunteer and campaigner in the charity and migrant solidarity sector, running the Brighton branch of Care for Calais, which supports refugees and those seeking asylum. Her activism is something I've long admired. Her recent photography exhibition in Brighton entitled In Limbo showcased photo portraits of individuals living in temporary hotel accommodation, having travelled to the UK to escape harsh experiences in their home countries.
I was so excited to have a personal, up close conversation with Natasa to explore how activism touches every single area of her life.
Episode Highlights:
02:53 Defining Activism: A Personal Perspective
05:23 The Role of Community in Activism
09:36 Natasa's Journey into Activism
14:42 Experiences in Calais: Volunteering During COVID
19:45 Supporting Refugees in Brighton
24:34 In Limbo: The Photography Exhibition
31:58 Photography and Activism: Capturing the Spirit
37:43 Activism and Wellness: A Holistic Approach
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