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Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Patrish - Fashion Model, Public Speaker, Sickle Cell warrior & advocate and owner of Sickle tellerFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with gorgeous Patrish Zea - Fashion Model, owner of Sickle teller, Public Speaker, Sickle Cell warrior and advocateDiscussing challenges faced living with SCD whilst navigating a successful modelling career.from working with Rimmel London, Wonderland Magazine, Elemis, Replay and more to creating her platform "Sickle Teller" dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing her journey with Sickle cell through social media, vlogging, YouTubing etc. Patrish highlights the importance of selfceare and taking precautions but also being fearless and always feeling limitless due to her incredibly p...
2023-09-0649 min
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Wunmi - Discussing living with SCD whilst building her successful career in PR and leveraging her voice to help less advantaged people living with sickle cell to have the same access to treatmentsFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with Wunmi Bakare - owner of The Sickle Cell Prodigy, Sickle Cell Warrior & Advocate and PublicistDiscussing living with SCD whilst building her successful career in PR, from working with big names like WizKid, Tiwa Savage, Davido to Advocating and leveraging her voice, platform, influence & knowledge on a global level to help less advantaged people living with sickle cell to have the same access to treatments. She also highlights the positive traits of living with sickle cell and how It has made her adaptable throughout h...
2023-08-3045 min
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Chris - Emmy award winning producer, Author, Sickle cell warrior and activist discussing succeeding with sickle cell and proving to yourself that you are capable of achieving anythingFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with the Emmy award winning producer, Author, Sickle cell warrior and activist Chris Ruffin Jr. discussing succeeding with sickle cell and proving to yourself that you are capable of achieving anything you put your mind to regardless of your health condition and you can succeed whilst doing what you love ✨Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed todays episode you can continue to follow Stacey's incredible journey and upcoming projects on her instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/chrisruffinjr I hop...
2023-08-0239 min
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Stacey- Discussing motherhood with sickle cell whilst navigating a career in healthcareFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with Stacey Chellz - incredible Warrior, Mother, and NHS occupational therapistDiscussing motherhood with sickle cell and how despite the fear and challenges she is able to raise her two beautiful children whilst navigating a career in healthcare. As an occupational therapist Stacey also highlights the benefits of having a career in healthcare and knowing all the medical terms, medications, doses and how to communicate with doctors and advocate for yourself in hospital Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enj...
2023-07-261h 01
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastMummy Special with Mrs Joyce Sodeinde - sharing her incredible wisdom of the trials and triumphs of raising a child with Sickle CellFor this weeks very special episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with her incredible mother Mrs Joyce Sodeinde on her Birthday week while she shares her inspiring wisdom of the trials and triumphs of raising a child with Sickle Cell and how Knowledge is Power ✨From studying the ins and outs of the condition and writing her university dissertation on SCD to finding holistic alternatives to help Barbara manage her sickle cell, being huge advocate supporter within the community and Business woman who inspired her daughter to follow in her fashion entrepreneurial footsteps and nev...
2023-07-191h 00
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Aisatu- Content creator, Sickle Cell Warrior & Advocate Discussing how she created her powerful charity @africasickleaid to provide much needed resources and essentials for people living with Sickle Cell in LiberiaFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with Aisatu - Content creator, Sickle Cell Warrior & AdvocateDiscussing how she created her powerful charity @africasickleaid to provide much needed resources and essentials for people living with Sickle Cell in Liberia including medication, hot water bottles etc., spreading awareness through radio and YouTube and eliminating stigmas within Africa, Aisatu also highlights how sickle cell had a huge affect on her mental health from anxiety to stressing about pain and finding ways to overcome her challenges.Thank you so much for listening, I...
2023-07-051h 04Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with June- Discussing her inspiring journey with SCD and how she created her incredible foundation to Extend the uplifting narrative and support that she received from her dad growing up to other kids living with Sickle Cell in AfricaFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with a special June Baby June Okochi Multidisciplinary Artist & Author, NHS Worker, Sickle Cell Warrior & AdvocateDiscussing how she created her incredible foundation @fittoachieve to Extend the uplifting narrative and support that she received from her dad growing up to other kids living in Africa who are being told that they can’t achieve anything due to their Sickle Cell and using her love for art and writing to as a form of expressing her pain Thank you so much...
2023-06-281h 15Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Gigi Robinson - Chronic Illness Advocate, Author, Sports Illustrated Model and Content Creator Discussing Being diagnosed with EDS and being the first chronically ill women to model for Sports IllustratedFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with the ever inspiring Gigi Robinson, Chronic Illness Advocate, Author, Sports Illustrated Model and Content Creator.Discussing Being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) at 11 years old , being the first chronically ill women to model for Sports Illustrated and promoting body positivity and using that opportunity to advocate for chronic illness. turning her pain and using her platform to create a children’s book (A Kids book about Chronic Illness) to help support and educate others about the struggles of living with a chronic illness.
2023-06-2134 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastListen to your body- Barbara discusses the importance of Listening to your Body, understanding what triggers your crisis and how Prevention is better than cureFor this weeks episode - We invite you for another solo episode to get up close and personal with Barbara discussing the importance of Listening to your Body - understanding what triggers your crisis and how Prevention is better than cure. From navigating peer pressure as a teenager to finding the perfect balance and knowing your weaknesses, your strengths and limits, Barbara goes into detail to shine a light on some of the challenges she faced growing up with Sickle Cell and how Listening to her body has helped her manage her Sickle Cell and live a full healthy...
2023-06-1437 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Sharon - Discussing how she created her foundation Cells of Generation born from the lack of representation of black women in the media, especially Black women with disabilitiesFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with the lovely Sharon Brown Peter TV/Film producer at CNN, Journalist, Sickle warrior and advocate in Nigeria and UK. Discussing how she created her charity foundation Cells of a Generation and an innovate comic book “the Didi Project” to shine a light and support people with sickle cell, born from the lack of representation of black women in the media, especially Black women with disabilitiesThank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed todays episode you can continue to follow...
2023-06-071h 07Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with A Star- Discussing all things genotype, using his music as a form of therapy, a platform to inspire others and shine a light on SCD - featured on BBC Radio 1, Channel 5 & moreFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with Rapper/Grime artist, youth worker, Sickle Cell warrior and advocate Alidor aka A Star who has been making waves with his music and being broadcasted on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, Channel 5 news, The independent and many more. Discussing all things genotype, using his music as a form of therapy and platform to share his experience living with sickle cell to inspire others and the upcoming launch of his Charity foundation @hiddenpainsociety.Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed to...
2023-05-3148 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Khadijah Jay - discussing all things business, funding gap for women of colour, challenges she's faced having a child at 17For this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with Khadijah Jay - Journalist at the Morley Fool, the Keen gamer & Medium, copywriter and budding entrepreneur who has sickle cell trait discussing all things business, funding gap for women of colour, challenges she's faced having a child at 17, taking risks to pursue her dreams across the pond to create generational wealth and be a role model for her son Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed todays episode you can continue to follow Khadijah's incredible journey and upcoming projects on her ins...
2023-05-241h 06Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastFinding Purpose through your pain- My Fashion story From navigating the fashion world through intense internships to starting her Fashion brand DUMEBI with an invisible illnessFor this weeks episode - We invite you to get up close and personal with Barbara with a solo episode discussing how fashion was her hope and escape whenever she was in hospital and how her passion for Fashion has given her so much purpose and joy and helped with her recovery and management of her Sickle Cell. From navigating the fashion world through intense internships to starting her Fashion brand DUMEBI, Barbara goes into detail to shine a light on some of the challenges she faced and is still currently facing running a business and pursuing her dreams...
2023-05-1732 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastSister Special with Justina Biosah - Discussing what it was like growing up with a sibling with sickle Cell, being an incredible support system and her creative talentsFor this weeks episode Barbara had the pleasure to sit down with her fabulous sister - Actress, Singer, model Justina Biosah and Discuss what it was like growing up with a sibling with sickle Cell, being an incredible support system and pushing Barbara to be strong and follow her dreams, using her creative talents to create a short film to shine a light on “Living with Sickle Cell” and finding out she has Sickle Cell traitCheck the @atelier_dumebi Podcast #bling @barbara_dumebi is wearing ✨Thank you so much for listening, I hope you...
2023-05-1036 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Jenica Leah - Award winning Author discussing all things Sickle Cell, Mental health, pain management and creating a children’s book to help educate and spread awareness of Sickle Cell Anaemia.For this weeks episode - Sliving with Jenica, we had the pleasure to sit down with Award winning Author, Sickle Cell Warrior and advocate Jenica Leah who has been making a huge impact with her channel @myfriendjenintl from being featured in #Forbes #BBCNews #ITV and many more - we discuss all things Sickle Cell, Mental health, pain management and creating a children’s book to help educate and spread awareness of Sickle Cell Anaemia. Check the @atelier_dumebi Podcast #bling @barbara_dumebi is wearing ✨Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed...
2023-05-031h 10Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastSliving with Sophia - Discussing all things dating, beauty image, social pressure and creating a platform to empower disabled women to be embrace their sexualityFor this weeks Episode - Sliving With Sophia, we are honoured to sit down with the gorgeous Author, Activist, Model and Warrior Sophia Anna @sophiaannawriter Discussing all things dating with a disability, Hip replacement journey, dealing with mental health, beauty image, social pressure and creating a platform to empower disabled people to be embrace their sexuality - The Sick Sexy @thesicksexy Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed todays episode you can continue to follow Sophia's incredible journey and upcoming projects on her instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/sophiaannawriter/ // https://www.instagram.c...
2023-04-261h 31
Sliving with Sickle Cell podcastIntroduction - What is sickle cell Anaemia? What to expect from this PodcastHey Everyone welcome to the first episode of the Sliving with Sickle Cell Podcast, my name is Barbara Biosah and I am a Sickle cell warrior, CEO & Fashion Designer of luxury womenswear brand DUMEBIFrom the Queen Paris Hilton Sliving = Slaying and Living your best life, we all deserve to do this I’m here to bring you all of the fabulous tales, the struggles and the triumphs of living with Sickle cell Anaemia and running a business with a disability, there has been many highs and many lows but I think its important to share...
2023-04-1914 minSliving with Sickle Cell podcastComing soon - Sliving with Sickle Cell (Trailer)Hey Everyone we are so excited to announce the launch of the Sliving with Sickle Cell Podcast, my name is Barbara Biosah and I am a Sickle cell warrior, CEO & Fashion Designer of luxury womenswear brand DUMEBIFrom the Queen Paris Hilton Sliving = Slaying and Living your best life, we all deserve to do this I’m here to bring you all of the fabulous tales, the struggles and the triumphs of living with Sickle cell Anaemia and running a business with a disability, there has been many highs and many lows but I think its i...
2023-04-0501 min