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Opportunity ChatsEp 10: Pravjoth Gill: Inspiring Positive Change at BCUIn this episode of "Opportunity Chats," host Nathan Keseka talks with Pravjoth Gill, the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at Birmingham City University Student Union (BCUSU). Pravjoth's journey from being the President of Enactus to being a finalist for the I AM BCU Community Hero Award highlights her commitment to making BCU a better place.
Join us as we explore Pravjoth's inspiring story and her vision for a more inclusive and diverse university. Her experiences and dedication to positive change are sure to inspire students, community leaders, and anyone interested in creating a more inclusive world.
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Cancer U ThriversShare Your Story: Pravoth GillPravjoth (Prav) is a 20-year-old, young entrepreneur, and a student at Birmingham City University studying Business Management. Prav owns and manages her own company which sets to become a platform providing personalized fitness and nutrition plans targeting people with disabilities and medical conditions. Prav is also an endometrial cancer survivor.
02:46: I used to get bullied quite a lot in my school and I developed an eating disorder.04:29: We ended up switching to another gynecologist and that's when he figured it all out.06:40: Monday morning me and my mother went to the hospital.09:08: It made sense to me why...2021-09-2834 min
The AWARE Panel#42: Final Episode with Pravjoth GillAfter one amazing year of hosting The AWARE Panel, 2 seasons, 43 episodes and 41 amazing guest and social issues spoken about, we have decided to cancel the podcast. Thank you to the amazing support that we did when it started during isolation. We will have one solo episode coming out next week, but we will say goodbye to The AWARE Panel.2021-07-0116 minThe AWARE Panel#41: Boxing, depression and fitness with Lewis SmaleI had an inspirational conversation with Lewis who talks about his journey with depression and his mental health struggles and turned to boxing and has now won his first boxing game whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK and is now training to compete at his second game in July 2021. He also spoke about how the COVID 19 pandemic has affected his wellbeing and fitness journey.
Lewis is a committed, hard-working individual. He suffered in the past with depression and obesity but managed to find his way out through boxing, fitness, and determination. Lewis spent the last few...2021-05-0624 minThe AWARE Panel#40: Recovering from brain injury with Peter LevineI had a delightful conversation with Peter, who spoke about how there is a misconception of people who suffers from a brain injury or stroke and speaks up about his own research into helping people who were suffered from a brain injury to conduct research into it.
Peter G Levine is a professor, clinical researcher, and author of the book Stronger. His focus for more than twenty years has been brain plasticity and brain injury. Pete has been In the forefront of developing and testing many of the most innovative stroke neurorehabilitation recovery options including wearable...2021-04-1534 min
Our Rights Podcast#21: Recovering from brain injury with Peter LevinePeter G Levine is a professor, clinical researcher, and author of the book Stronger. His focus for more than twenty years has been brain plasticity and brain injury. Pete has been In the forefront of developing and testing many of the most innovative stroke neurorehabilitation recovery options including wearable robotics, constraint-induced therapy, and mental practice.2021-04-1434 minThe AWARE Panel#39: Running for mental health with Nellie EnglishI had a good conversation with Nellie who talked about her journey to running and how she is raising money for different mental health charities in Zimbabwe.
Nellie is an Irish-Zimbabwean writer, mother, and runner. In 2017 she became the first person to run across Zimbabwe, a total.of 724 km in 16 days. This year on 2 December 2020 she became the first woman to run Chesil Beach in Dorset, a challenging route of 18 miles of shingle. She writes a humorous blog, children's books and works as a political journalist. She is currently studying to become a paramedic. 2021-04-0829 minOur Rights Podcast#20: How to live an Unstoppable, Unforgettable and Unbelievable Life with Gail HamiltonGail Hamilton is an internationally-recognized motivational virtual and live speaker certified through the National Speakers Association, accomplished author Soaring into Greatness, a Blind Woman’s Vision to Live her Dreams and Fly, and a powerful singer who is totally blind. Many people allow their fears, negativities, and Self-blinding beliefs to stop them from experiencing life to the fullest. This is not the case with Gail. Gail motivates, facilitates, educates, and exhilarates her audiences, unlike any other speaker, … to fully open their eyes and change the way they see in order to live unstoppable, unforgettable, and unbelievable lives. Gail...2021-04-0723 minThe AWARE Panel#38: Resiliency and Reinvention after Loss with Nesreen AhmedI had an insightful conversation with Nesreen who spoke about her own experience with losing her sister to an unknown cause and since then, she has stayed resilient and advocates this to other people.
As the Founder and CEO of Harbor Light Coaching LLC, professional certified coach Nesreen Mahmoud Ahmed is a pioneer in the world of grief, loss, and change and is committed to providing transformational coaching to clients around the world. Nesreen’s coaching is focused on helping clients find peace after a loss, divorce or illness. She supports them in addressing their mi...2021-04-0132 minOur Rights Podcast#19: Disability fitness with Jay ManuelJay Thomas Manuel is a fitness lover who plans to take over the fitness industry by showing that fitness goes beyond disability. He has a brittle bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3, he has had over 200 fractures and 20+ surgeries. It also causes him to be short in stature, however with Jay’s outgoing personality, it has allowed him to fully embrace the cards he was dealt with. Outside of creating fitness related videos showing him do various workouts, he is a successful music producer who goes by the name of Mini Producer. He has worked thousands of independent artists an...2021-03-3127 minThe AWARE Panel#37: Carbon footprint with John MunnI had an interesting episode with John who spoke about the importance of being carbon neutral and reducing carbon footprint, and his opinion on different ways to do so such as becoming plant-based, less travel, etc.
John is a multiple-award-winning serial entrepreneur currently helping people across the UK become carbon neutral via his social enterprise, ZeroSmart.
John started the world's first brewery to specialize in ancient alcoholic drinks when he was just 20. Just two years later John successfully exited the brewery following ethical concerns and instead started a social enterprise called Global Digital Week...2021-03-2533 minOur Rights Podcast#18: Spinal cord injury with Delmit GolatiDelmit had a spinal cord stroke similar to spinal cord injury. His diagnosis is AVM. He got told by the doctors that he has a 1% chance of walking after being paralyzed, which certainly he changed. He walks with walking aids and is not where he wanted to be but he has come very far away from where he started. Delmit is now post 6 years of his injury & he keeps pushing every single day beyond limits. He is a director of a clothing company and does not let anything define him. It’s mind over matter! 2021-03-2426 minThe AWARE Panel#36: Integration and Ayahuasca with Molly WilderI had an insightful conversation with Molly, who talks about how ayahuasca and alternative medicine have impacted her to overcome depression and mental health issues. Now she advocates others to look at self-discovery, healing, and plant-based medications.
Molly Wilder is a Life Coach & entrepreneur with a Yoga background from 11-years-old and a career as an Athletic and Exercise Therapist. When a lifelong struggle with depression escalated, she decided to seek healing one more time and participated in a transformative Ayahuasca ceremony. Molly found healing through realizing the truth of the emotions hiding within her body, and...2021-03-1830 minOur Rights Podcast#17: Fighting for a diagnosis with Jacquelyn PhillipPatriarchy and poor medical practices towards women propelled a decade-long search to find out how mental illness, hormonal imbalance, and trauma became the perfect storm for chronic pain and the eventual breakdown of major connective tissue. Albeit a small part of her inspirational memoir, Jacquelyn is always willing to tell her story of misdiagnosis and misadventure and how perseverance combined with holistic medicine is finally bringing her relief.2021-03-1734 minThe AWARE Panel#35: The Red Movement with Shadan KapriI had an interesting conversation with Shadan, who talked about her book, The Red Movement, which tackles ending modern day slavery, consumerism, and impact on the environment. She spoke about movements such as the Farmer's Protest is unjust to modern-day slavery as well as multinational companies who takes advantage of this.
Shadan is a US Attorney, Activism to Environmental Sustainability, The End of Modern Day Slavery and Consumerism, and Author to The Red Movement2021-03-1122 minOur Rights Podcast#16: Clinical Depression with Jim ShoopackJim was born and raised in Eastern Pennsylvania (USA), in East Stroudsburg, approximately one hour and fifteen minutes from downtown Manhattan. He has been teaching Spanish for the past 14 years, and has also been a soccer coach at the school where he teaches. He is presently the Assistant Varsity/Goalkeeper Coach with the girls Varsity team. He has been married to his wife Shannah, for over ten years. Shannah, Jim and their three dogs Snitches, Sadie and Stewart (chihuahua and chihuahua mixes) enjoy travel, and have ventured throughout the United States (east of the Mississippi...2021-03-1033 minThe AWARE Panel#34: Women Priest in Catholic Church with Margaret O'ConnorI had a delightful conversation with Margaret who spoke about the lack of female priests in Catholic Churches and how factors such as feminism can play a role in this. she also talks about how history has had female priests and the impact modern history has changed that.
Margaret Mary O'Connor has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buffalo, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, from Christ The King Seminary in East Aurora, NY. She is a former Chaplain and now a Eucharistic Minister. She literally walks the walk, on picket lines...2021-03-0428 minOur Rights Podcast#15: Dementia with Alex WinstanleyAlex is an award-winning individual with international experience of working with children and young people. Years of experience as a teacher, carer, and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator led to him founding a not-for-profit organization, alongside one of the young men he cared for. Happy Smiles Training CIC empowers disabled young adults to create positive social change, by delivering awareness training across schools, community groups, businesses, and more. Alex is currently working on a series of children's books, to raise awareness of a range of long-term health conditions, particularly in adults. Starting with a dementia awareness book, inspired by his...2021-03-0329 minThe AWARE Panel#33: Plant based eating and veganism with Kathleen GageI had an interesting conversation with Kathleen who spoke up about the impacts that veganism / plant-based eating can do on your health, despite her only having plant-based foods for medical reasons and now has adopted it's to her everyday living and advocating veganism to others.
Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her speaking and consulting business since 1994. An award-winning speaker, author, and marketing strategist, Kathleen works with mission-based, plant-based and vegan companies on business development including marketing and sales strategies. With more than thirty years of experience in sales, marketing, management, public relations, and promotions, Kathleen has...2021-02-2524 minOur Rights Podcast#14: Autism with Ben SorensenBen is a quirky, eccentric, bearded, media personality, voiceover guy, writer, music lover, presenter of stuff & unable to leap tall buildings. Ben is a keynote speaker and consultant in the areas of Autism/Aspergers, Conscious Kindness, Comedy, Advertising, Social media, Marketing, and a board member of inclusion organization FriendInMe.org.au But most of all is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire."2021-02-2431 minThe AWARE Panel#32: Depression and suicide with Jonathan ValentinI had a deep and intense conversation with Jonathan who spoke up about the effects that depression can cause suicide in all age groups and also spoke up about his own experience facing depression and having suicidal thoughts and attempts. I would advise my listeners to not listen to this if you suffer from suicidal thoughts unless you are with a trusted person that you can have a conversation after this episode
Jonathan was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Joined the US Army at 19. He has a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), a bachelor's in Information...2021-02-1829 minOur Rights Podcast#13: Mental health illness with Margaux BaumgartenMargaux is a professional in the mental health industry finding jobs for those with severe mental illnesses and people with criminal backgrounds. Margaux has 5 years experience in this profession and many more years personally dealing with mental illnesses. Margaux is looking to expand her network and make an even bigger difference in the mental health world.2021-02-1728 minThe AWARE Panel#31: Racism and climate change with Sachin AnthonyI had a good conversation with Sachin who spoke about the two most important societal issues, racism, and climate change. He spoke about the impact that the BLM movement had on so many people around the world and then moving on to how global warming and forest deforestation is impacting the world and how people should be more sustainable.
Sachin is a student, writer, YouTuber, and the host of Podcast Project Why. He love to raise his voice by creating awareness about racism, climate change, and so on. His life motto is "Let's bring change to this...2021-02-1120 minOur Rights Podcast#12: Common misconceptions in the fitness industry with Zachary BrinkerZachary is a 26 year old CEO and Head Coach of the FitMuscle Method. He fell in love with working out and eating healthy at 14 years old, but when he was 20, Zach was diagnosed with low testosterone. This horrible experience allowed him to make a shift and learn how to optimize health for good. Zach made it his ultimate goal to help 1 million men optimize their health as well.2021-02-1032 minThe AWARE Panel#30: Self Motivation with David HackettI had an inspiring chat with David who spoke about the different issues that many people face from self-motivation and the story behind his own self-motivation. He also speaks about the impact that the PMA (positive mental attitude) has on him and implementing it in everyday's life, and especially in the education system
David is a motivation advocate based in the USA, originally from England, and is here to answer and inspire people to feel good, sharing positive with those who need it!2021-02-0428 minOur Rights Podcast#11: The effects of alcohol and depression with Michael UnderwoodMichael Underwood is a singer/songwriter from Scotland whom after, another, but serious suicide attempt refound his love for music. After a long yet successful karaoke career, has finally recorded and released his own single and plans to record an Ep in the summer of '21.2021-02-0323 minThe AWARE Panel#29: Overcoming adversity with Anza GoodbarI had an uplifting conversation with Anza who talked about overcome adversity, difficulties, and troubles. COVID 19 pandemic has affected everyone and she sees it in a positive light and advocates this to other people.
Anza Goodbar is a serial entrepreneur, John Maxwell certified coach, life design strategist, trainer, motivational speaker, and 5x best-selling author. After experiencing financial setbacks in 2008, with just $27 in her bank account, Anza opened up her first online business. Within her first year, she created a thriving six-figure business. She has designed a business model with multiple streams of income to...2021-01-2827 minOur Rights Podcast#10: Disability Activism with Lauren FreedmanLauren Freedman is an award-winning entrepreneur, voice actor, writer, and activist who lives in Los Angeles. She has lived with depression and anxiety since she was a teen, and was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and sleep disorders in 2017. Harrowing experiences of medical gaslighting and disability, paired with her work in women’s health activism, prompted her to seek community…where none was available. It was when she became aware that even close friends were living with invisible diagnoses that she began speaking out — and kindled her own community so nobody would have to feel lost in their body’s m...2021-01-2743 minThe AWARE Panel#28: Men's Mental Health with Warren MorrisWarren Morris is a advocate of Males following the loss of a child , Angel dad to Oliver he is Driven by his sons memory and his own experiences following the loss of his son and lack of support he found2021-01-2121 minOur Rights Podcast#9: Cerebral palsy with Elle DempseyElle is a 111 NHS call handler and a social media influencer with over 4000 followers on Instagram and 10,000 followers on Twitter and promotes disability awareness for other people who also suffer from a disability. She suffers from a condition called cerebral palsy which is a physical disability that affects muscle movement and coordination. This condition was caused by birth and throughout her life, she was mostly on wheelchairs and crutches.2021-01-2038 minThe AWARE Panel#27: Colonialism for racism with Laura FernandezI had an interesting episode with Laura who talked about racism that is faced today and how colonialism can be responsible for some of the racism that is happening today and how it impacts individuals on a daily basis.
Laura is enthusiastic, passionate, and loves to learn about the world and herself, which can be dangerous. "Unlearning is one of the most difficult things, with more benefits than anything else in life. For me, it's necessary, to be responsible and grow as an individual and as a community". For her, not knowing is starting to learn.2021-01-1426 minOur Rights Podcast#8: Kidney Failure with Darrell MilsapDarrell is a Chicagoland native who was living a fairly content, uneventful life until the day that changed everything – the day he learned that he had kidney failure Since then, Darrell have been through the same situations many are going through now, and he is glad to say that he got through it like not only a Kidney Warrior, but a Kidney GLADIATOR!‘2021-01-1340 minThe AWARE Panel#26: Indian Culture and Queer Studies with Akanksha BarthwalWelcome back to season 2, and we are starting things off with an amazing conversation with Akanksha, where we spoke about how the Indian culture is often stigmatized today because of their sexuality and the queer community is something underrated.
Akanksha Barthwal is currently a visiting faculty at Doon University, Dehradun. She is a poet and writes for The Taj Mahal Review, her recently published poetry is I Remember. She is an active member of Poetry Soup which is an online forum for poets writing from across the globe. Miss Barthwal is a passionate individual who is deeply...2021-01-0723 minOur Rights Podcast#7: Heart Attacks with Kevin GoreyAfter a series of heart attacks and open-heart surgery to repair three blocked coronary arteries at just 40 years old, Kevin began making healthy lifestyle choices and is currently doing much better. He hosts a podcast called the Gorey Bypass Podcast which focuses on heart healthy topics and interviews.2021-01-0632 minThe AWARE PanelThe AWARE Panel Season 2 TrailerIn society, there are so many people. People with different visions, paths, and lights. But what do you mean by society? One that encourages you to be your true self or one that is unfair? People from different interests, skin colours, rights, mental health, cultures and other issues, and some are unheard of. Through the first season, we have heard from people from different backgrounds speak up about the topics that society brought to them to bring more awareness. Now we bring in season 2, where more topics will be spoken about.
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The AWARE Panel#25: Culture and its effect on Mental Health with Maragatha VadivuI had an insightful episode with Maragatha who talks about how does mental health has affected different cultures and talked about her own culture too. She also talks about how mental health resources can be stigmatized within different cultures as well, being from Dubai an eastern city.
Maragatha is a business psychology postgraduate and an aspiring coach. She is passionate about maintaining mental health well-being and intends to help breakdown the stigma revolving around seeking help for mental health illnesses. She is particularly keen on raising awareness for mental health through the perspective of culture; with an...2020-12-1724 minOur Rights Podcast#6: Heart Failure with Asha GriggsAsha Griggs is a confident, determined and motivated women, with the aim to make difference in the world. She suffers from Heart Failure since being diagnosed at the age of 17 and she wants to share her story of her journey with Heart Failure. 2020-12-1629 minThe AWARE Panel#24: Doing Business God's Way with Mechi ReneeI had an impactful conversation with Mechi who spoke up about how God has guided her to impact other business and running a non-profit consulting company and talks about why God is the CEO, whilst she is the COO.
Mechi Renee is the Founder and COO of Unikorn Trybe. Mechi holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Organizational Development. She has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Coaching and Project Management. Mechi Renee is Certified Mediator, Christian Life & Business Coach, Online Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Blogger and Writer. Mechi...2020-12-1031 minOur Rights Podcast#5: Depression with Terry McGuireAfter losing family members by suicide, and having her worst-ever bout of depression, Terry dedicated herself to using her broadcast news background to bring stories of "lived experience" to others still in depression's darkness. Terry founded the non-profit Giving Voice to Mental Illness, Inc. and launched the weekly Giving Voice to Depresson podcast. She has also posted daily for the past four years across social media platforms to remind people they are not alone and that help is available.2020-12-0930 min
TheStudentCast22: with Pravjoth Gill | Surviving Cancer, Eating Toilet Paper, Living with Cerebral Palsy.In this episode, I speak to Pravjoth about starting her business and why she started a business degree. Prav also opens up about her cerebral palsy and how it has affected her upbringing and life to date. Prav also opens up to her mental health issues and battle with cancer and how she is succeeding and thriving in her life at the moment.
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If you would like to donate and help support the podcast it’s always appreciated, and every penny will be used to im...2020-12-0400 minThe AWARE Panel#23: Crohns Disease in Lockdown with Lev MyskinI had an inspiring and encouraging talk with Lev, whospeaks up about how does his autoimmune disease, which is Crohns disease has been shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how being a high risk and vulnerable individual has affected him and his family.
Lev is a writer and podcaster which his voice-over work ranges from character pieces, advertising and corporate voice overs to podcasting, ASMR and radio play. He has recently written content and articles for WrestleTalk Magazine, Ultimate Quality Content and wrestling website TheIndyCorner. He has also done research work for popular online video podcast series...2020-12-0300 minThe AWARE Panel#22: British Rock Music with Victor RouaI had a good conversation with Victor, who talks about the history of British Rock Music talking about the Beatles, The Whos and more and how young people can be influenced by the genres and also the pros and cons of listening to rock music.
Victor is a freelance writer, researcher and musician. He firstly had two websites in his portfolio, the first one being a personal blog while the second one being an entertainment website which focused on one of his greatest passions, more specifically rock music. He previously volunteered for bigger causes...2020-11-2600 minOur Rights Podcast#4: OCD Empowerment With Chloe TinsleyHaving grown up experiencing issues with OCD, Chloe Tinsley is somebody who knows how important it is to take care of your mental and physical health. Experiencing therapy throughout her childhood, their suggestion to use art as means of escape led to her finding such freedom in drawing that she pursued into a degree here at BCU, now being in her third year studying in Illustration.2020-11-2533 minThe AWARE Panel#21: Navigating your early career and choosing the right opportunities with Jenika KarsanI had a motivating talk with Jenika, who spoke about how students can benefits from different resources and advice when it comes to finding the right career path. She also talks about her journey on becoming from a clueless Physics Postgraduate to becoming a self-employed Digital Marketing Consultant.
Jenika Karsan, is a Physics postgraduate, former Analytics Consultant and B2B Marketing Manager and now a self-employed Digital Marketing Consultant. Jenika has a strong background in the financial sector, having worked for Barclays, Experian and a specialist risk analytics consultancy previously. She is passionate about helping students leverage...2020-11-1900 minOur Rights Podcast#3: Invisible Disabilities with Sarah KirwanSarah is the Founder and CEO of Eye Level Communications, LLC, a California-based disability and woman-owned small business. She is also the host of the Incluse This! Podcast, a movement for disability equity. Sarah is a public administration professional with more than 25-years of experience, and her work and research for the last decade have focused on healthcare administration, communications, training, and policy. Sarah was diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2011, and Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence, a rare inner-ear disorder, in 2019. Her personal and professional experiences have made her a passionate disability rights champion, and she’s dedicated to ha...2020-11-1850 minThe AWARE Panel#20: Diversity in the entertainment industry with Malin EvitaI had an encouraging conversation with Malin, where we discuss how the entertainment industry is not doing enough to promote and show diversity in TV Shows, Movies and amongst comedians too. We also discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement has affected the way that media production sees diversity in their backgrounds and storylines.
Malin is a writer, radical empathy advocate, and the co-host of the podcast Making It: Women in Film. Through a lens of cultural and social impact, she works to promote diversity in gender, race, sexuality, and ethnicity, behind the camera in the...2020-11-1200 minOur Rights Podcast#2: Crohn's Disease with Lev MyskinLev is a writer and podcaster which his voice-over work ranges from character pieces, advertising and corporate voice overs to podcasting, ASMR and radio play. He has recently written content and articles for WrestleTalk Magazine, Ultimate Quality Content and wrestling website TheIndyCorner. He has also done research work for popular online video podcast series OSW Review.2020-11-1130 minThe AWARE Panel#19: The Ignorance of the Over 50s with Suzanne NobleI had an amazing conversation with Suzanne who speaks about how the over 50s age group has impacted her life in different means such as starting and managing a business, in the media and also with financial help.
Suzanne Noble is a serial entrepreneur currently working on a solution to help homeowners over 50 'age in place' and reduce social isolation by matching them with compatible long-term lodgers called Silver Sharers. On the side, she runs a social enterprise called Advantages of Age helping over the 50s to access a pro-ageing community of like-minded people and hosts events...2020-11-0500 minOur Rights Podcast#1: Brachial Plexus Injury - Danielle RobertsDanielle Roberts is the founder and CEO of Unlimited You - an online fitness platform for disabled people where they provide on-demand and accessible workouts. She suffers from Brachial Plexus Injury which is a disability which cut off all or parts of the communication between the spinal cord and the arm, wrist, and hand, and this came with scoliosis.
"Unlimited You is hoping to create a community where everyone is welcome and all members support each other on their journey to become healthier and happier individuals." Danielle Roberts2020-11-0422 minThe AWARE Panel#18: Public speaking in the education system with Mahmut Atakan OrhanI had a good conversation with Atakan, who talked about the importance of public speaking to be placed in the national curriculum for children and young people and have the ability to speak in front of people, developing their speaking and communication. He also spoke about how he came to be a public speaker and debater.
Mahmut Atakan Orhan is a public speaking and debate coach, tutor and adjudicator. After attending numerous international and national debates academies and tournaments, he went through written and verbal examinations. Passing all of them, he started coaching an adjudicating debate teams...2020-10-2900 minOur Rights PodcastOur Rights Podcast TrailerBIG NEWS!
We are bringing a new podcast! We will be speaking to some inspiring guests who talk about their personal struggles coming to terms with their disability or medical condition and their journey to empowerment.
Our first episode is out next week and we cannot wait to embark on this journey and talking to some inspiring people!2020-10-2801 minThe AWARE Panel#17: Chocolate Drop in Corporate America with Genesis Amaris KempI had an outspoken and inspiring talk with Genesis, who talked about race and social group discrimination within the workplace and her personal journey of becoming an administrative assistant to being the best selling author in a topic that she is passionate about.
Genesis is the best selling author by releasing a book called Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace, where she discusses challenges in the workplace can affect yourself. She speaks up for not only minorities but also anyone who ha been slighted on in any way.2020-10-2200 minThe AWARE Panel16: Three Seconds of Impact with Akshita JaiswalI had an impactful conversation with Akshita, who talked about how can impact can be done within the workplace and also in things in your everyday life. She also teaches me how she has applied the use of impact in her training and consultancy business, 3 Seconds.
Akshita Jaiswal is an Internationally Certified Image & Wardrobe Consultant. She helps individuals dress as per their roles to reach their goals effectively. Through the process of lifestyle evaluation and working on an individual’s body language, etiquette, grooming and dressing, she helps them project an impactful image to the world.2020-10-1500 minThe AWARE Panel#15: Fragile and Toxic Masculinity with Daniel McKeonI had a great conversation with Daniel, who talks about how masculinity in today's society has affected male and male domination has changed perceptions today. He talks about how masculinity can be perceived as one stereotype that a male must be a tough individual, he aims to break down the barriers of what it takes to be a man in today's society.
Daniel is the Producer and Host of his podcast, That's Rich! This is a fortnightly podcast where they discuss historical gossips. He is also a Contributor and Performer at BBC New Comedy Show in Norfolk...2020-10-0800 minThe AWARE Panel#14: Black representation in the media industry with Dureyea RashadI had such an eyeopening talk with Dureyea, who is a media producer and an actor. He talked about his views and perceptions on the Black Lives Matter Movement and specifically, talks about the discrimination and prejudice that black actors and actress faces today, as well as speaking about the media industry.
Dureyea Rashad is a multitalented media producer having started his studies in Theater Arts over 18 years ago. After obtaining his BFA in Directing and Acting he went on to do a brief stint in the US Army. He has performed most often at The...2020-10-0135 minThe AWARE Panel#13: Overcoming age prejudice with Anabela VenturaI had a great conversation with Anabela who talks about how age has had an impact on living life and talks about a personal experience of facing age discrimination while doing her masters and Ph.D.
Anabela Ventura is a Communicator and Project Coordinator interested in all things related to human behavior, technology, and environmental sustainability. She has reinvented herself multiple times professionally and personally always with the intent of self-development to then give back to the community. She got her master's degree in Human Development at 42 and started a Ph.D. at 45. She thinks it´s...2020-09-2539 minThe AWARE Panel#12: Staying strong during COVID-19 : Not Just Physically But Mentally with Som MadanI had a great chat with Som, who is a Digital Marketing Manager who talked about the physical and mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, pinpointing issues within the pandemic on a global basis.
Som is a proactive professional who been making waves in the digital industry for the past 5 years. Before becoming an online marketer, he has been a fashion designer and a print model for several successful projects in India as well as globally. Having lived in 4 different countries, his creativity is true as limitless as his experience.
Somesh has also actively...2020-09-1733 minThe AWARE Panel#11: How Trauma Like Domestic Violence Can Affect Our BrainsI had an emotional and raw conversation with Miki Sturges, who talked about her own personal experience with domestic abuse and violence within the household and how our brains can be affected by this. She is such an inspiring woman who has faced many obstacles to get to where she is today, in a much happier environment.
Miki is a Women's Empowerment and certified Master Neuro Coach, who is passionate about helping women get out of the feeling of unworthiness, insecurity and hopelessness and find their God-given greatness so that they can live a...2020-09-1041 minThe AWARE Panel#10: How to find self-empowerment with Florence LeonardoI had an eye-opening and inspiring conversation with Florence, who is a Podcast Host of Discovery of Self, where she talks about her journey to self-empowerment and increasing confidence.
Florence is a self-empowerment coach where she struggled with self-esteem for three decades. Seen by many as too much, yet often felt not enough. She began to pursue everything/everyone without knowing her value. Seven years of healing childhood trauma and valuing self, she nows collaborates with women to come to self for deeper self-love.2020-09-0336 minThe AWARE Panel#9: Homeschooling on parenting with Richard GatheruI had an inspiring talk with Richard Gatheru. He highlighted on the current Stigma of Homeschooling, the challenges of Homeschooling Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it has massively affected Parents and Children's Mental Health.
Richard Gatheru is Risk Analyst by profession and passionate Content and Article Developer, who thrives in writing as a way of expressing opinion, ideas, and research findings to the Global World. His passion and zeal for Content Development has made win an award for the Best Article on Leadership and Governance by Speedy Writers. He is Financial Engineer who analysis...2020-08-2718 minThe AWARE Panel#8: The importance of Happiness with Gurupma SinghI had an inspiring talk with Gurupma Singh, who spoke about the perception of happiness and how this has affected his life since failing his engineering GCSEs and showing that happiness can be perceived in different ways and I have learnt so much about happiness in today's episode
Gurupma is completely dedicated to bringing others happiness! He runs a podcast, writes blogs, and does public speaking all based on happiness. With the amazing team of 5 backing him, there is no doubt that Gurupma will go on to help many people to create happiness within their life.2020-08-2035 minThe AWARE Panel#7: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Laraib MirzaI had an inspiring and brave conversation with Laraib, who talked about her journey towards overcoming her eating disorder, where she suffered from anorexia and bulimia, as well as speaking her truth about the pressure of eating disorders between teenagers all the way to celebrities, such as Demi Lovato.
Laraib is a teacher and a graduate in psychology and neuroscience with a self-help blog (laraibm.com) focusing on the recovery and research into eating disorders. She aims to raise awareness about the illnesses and empower people to take steps towards a safe recovery while reflecting on...2020-08-1330 minThe AWARE Panel#6: The Impact of the BAME Community with Amir IqbalI had a great talk with Amir, who talked about how discrimination of people in the BAME Community can affect people's mental health and also how university students can be affected by this. He also talks about his own experiences growing up as a Muslim man in Italy and this was very eye-opening to me!
Amir Iqbal is the Vice President Opportunity and Community of the Birmingham City University Student Union. He wants to give something back by working alongside students to help societies grow and help them gain new skills. As the President of BCU Italian society, too, he...2020-08-0630 minThe AWARE Panel#5: How to Start A Sneaker Business with Vijay SinghI had an amazing conversation with Vijay Singh who is the CEO and Founder of Hype Sneaker Society and we talked how to start-up sneaker businesses and the problems that a sneakerhead can have in the community.
Vijay Singh is a determined business owner that has developed an online exclusive sneaker business which has been operating for over 10 years but only brought to a social presence in the last year. An interest was taken and developed into a flourishing online organisation that operates in a highly competitive market, which is always competing for a top spot.2020-07-3023 minThe AWARE Panel#4: The Use of Social Media with Kristian MarcusI had an amazing talk with Kristian Marcus who talked about how people use social media in today's society and seeing in which ways does it affect us on a day to day basis
Kristian is an engineer who worked in the automotive industry for three years before founding his startup “FLTR” (pronounced filter) in August 2019. FLTR is a “social development platform” that helps its users connect with likeminded people so that together they can take small steps towards finding and pursuing something they love.2020-07-2324 minThe AWARE Panel#3: Tackling Disabilities with Danielle RobertsI had a great conversation with Dani, the CEO and Founder of Unlimited You where we spoke about growing up and living with a disability to talking about the discrimination that we face as a disabled person in today's society.
Danielle Roberts is the founder and CEO of Unlimited You - an online fitness platform for disabled people where they provide on-demand and accessible workouts. She graduated from Aston University with an MSc in Entrepreneurship and International Business. 2020-07-1639 min
CANDID with LUBNA FARHANGENERAL PUBLIC | Mental Health | Bulimia | Body Shaming | Disabilities | Bullying | CancerGeneral Public: Laraib Mirza & Pravjoth Gill: Laraib shares her experience of BULIMIA, Body Shaming, Mental Health and recovery... www.laraibm.com Pravjoth talks about her disability, mental health issues, bullying and cancer diagnosis...
'CANDID with Lubna Farhan' (PODCAST): Do you have burning questions on tough topics that you wished people would just answer candidly? Are there things you wished you could talk more openly about but hesitate to because you feel they are taboo? Well, then tune in to ‘Candid with Lubna Farhan’ a new Podcast that aims to quench your inquisitive thirst, provide insight, raise awareness and i...2020-07-1345 minThe AWARE Panel#2: Mental Health with Caitlin Samuel-CampsI had an amazing conversation with Caitlin Samuel-Camps who wanted to bring more awareness to mental health right and the impact that COVID 19 affected people
Caitlin Samuel-Camps is a finalist in Miss International UK, representing as Miss South Staffordshire International 2020. Alongside pageantry, she works as a freelance fashion and beauty model - published internationally. She is also a student at Birmingham City University studying a degree in Business Management (Enterprise) as well as running her own cosmetics business - My Shimmer Cosmetics.2020-07-1032 minThe AWARE Panel#1: The effects of the COVID 19 pandemic with Kaelen KotechaI had a good discussion with Kaelen Kotecha, a second year biochemistry student at the University of Birmingham, where we talked about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected us as students and also how the government responded to the situation.2020-07-0920 minThe AWARE PanelThe Aware Panel TrailerHi everyone, thank you for listening to the trailer of The AWARE Panel
The AWARE Panel is a panel show, broadcasting on the social media platform, Instagram. The panel show has the vision of bringing a community together to discuss various topics such as racism, mental health, climate change and more. Guest coming onto the show can choose a topic of their choice and aims to raise more awareness about that topic The guest list for the panel show is open and people with any background will be able to have the chance to appear on...2020-07-0800 min
The Millennial Entrepreneur#16: Beating Cancer & Living With a Disability to Starting My Own Fitness Brand – Pravjoth GillIn this episode, I had a really eyeopening and inspiring discussion with Pravjoth, who goes into how growing up with a disability and then surviving cancer at the age of 17 has given her the motivation to start a fitness and wellbeing brand focused on disabled people. She talks about how her mindset changed once she got diagnosed with cancer and goes into how this life changing experience has motivated her to want to start a business while at university. --- The Millennial Entrepreneur publishes a new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the most inspirational young hustlers an...2020-07-0834 min