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The Sheerah PodcastEpisode #19 Special Edition for International Women's Day 2023In this special edition for International Women's Day we asked a cross section of leaders pertinent questions about gender equality, women in leadership and how they are championing women in their spheres of influence. The theme for this year is Embrace Equity. Listen to Carol Stewart (Executive, Career and Leadership Coach), Claudia Crawley (Executive and Career Coach), Dorcas Mirembe-Korsah (Journalist) and Shona Austin-Chukwu (Financial Crime Consultant) as they share their thoughts, hopes and the legacy they want to leave. Do listen to the end as we share some exciting news!
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2023-03-0630 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #18 Women in Science; one woman's path to leadership with Dr Emma AkuffoFind out how a love for science led Emma Akuffo to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Biotech, and Clinical Research at a time when few women were venturing into this male dominated arena. She later became a Director and a member of the executive board for a thriving company for many years before leaving to start her own consultancy in Scientific Learning &Development. With several awards under her belt, Emma is passionate about encouraging young black women in Science. She still has time despite her busy schedule to write poetry, and run her own skin care manufacturing comp...
2023-02-0645 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #17 – Special Edition: Reflecting on plans, goals and expectations for the New Year.Hosted by Lisa Leonce, this episode welcomes previous guests Yvette Ankrah OBE and Rema Khatum reflecting on last year and helping us focus on the year ahead. The episode contains a free reflection exercise for you to do after the panel discussion at about ten minutes before the end of the podcast so do have your notebook and pen ready to take part. There are seven thought provoking questions as well as a grounding, breath and release exercise.
Connect with our guests and listen to their individual interviews:-
Dr. Yvette Ankrah OBE – Episode #1. www.yvett...
2023-01-021h 16The Sheerah PodcastEpisode #16 – Through the eyes of a male leader with Nigel LangfordWe are delighted to share this in-depth conversation with Nigel, Director of Domestic Mission at the Bible Society and a long-time champion of women in leadership. Nigel leads a team to develop strong missional partnerships with leaders of churches, community networks and organisations and is passionate about developing opportunities for women in leadership in all spheres. He brings great insight about what it’s like to lead alongside women from various ethnic backgrounds, the role male leaders play and what he has learned from his journey of leadership. We encourage both men and women to listen to this conversation becau...
2022-12-0557 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode # 15 – Leading in Media, Law and Sustainability with Amanda AlexanderJoin us as we talk to Amanda Alexander, Founder & CEO of an Eco, Sustainable Social Enterprise called Female Dignity, based in Bishops Stortford. Female Dignity is committed to leading a revolution against menstrual poverty, empowering girls and women while at the same time protecting the earth and sea from continual pollution with menstrual products made using chemicals, fragrances and plastics. Amanda has a law degree from the university of West London and a Masters in Television journalism. She has also been a wedding celebrant, a supporting artist in a number of films and TV series globally, has her own Ch...
2022-11-0754 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #14 - Opening the Mailbox with Lisa Leonce and Oge Austin-ChukwuIn this special Black History Month edition, Lisa and Oge, Co-hosts of The Sheerah Podcasts and Co-founders of The Sheerah Network answer your questions about leadership and ethnic minorities. Join us as we tackle some interesting and challenging questions sent in by you - our listeners. its also an opportunity to find out a bit more about your hosts! #TimeforChange #ActionnotWords #BHMUK
Connect with Lisa and Oge: http://www.sheerahnetwork.com
Email: info@sheerahnetwork.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheerah-network/about/
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2022-10-0341 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #13 – Be more than the perspective of others - with Rema KhatumA qualified Coach and Project Manager, Rema has a plethora of experience in providing advice and guidance to students in Higher Education supporting them to unlock their full potential and overcome barriers. With over five years’ experience in the H.E sector, she currently provides strategic leadership through her role as an Institutional Equity Officer, supporting departments to embed the elements of equality, diversity and inclusion in their practices and ensuring an equitable culture has been established for students and staff. Once told she wasn’t good enough to get a degree, find out how Rema proved the naysayers wron...
2022-09-0557 min
The Sheerah PodcastEpisode #12 – Leading in today’s world with Rev Dr Kate ColemanDiscover how leaders are dealing with the aftermath of the last few years as we talk to Rev Dr Coleman, founding director of Next Leadership. Kate has 35 years of leadership experience and is a mentor and coach to leaders from diverse sectors, backgrounds, and communities. She was the first black woman Baptist minister in the UK and has been recognised as one of the 20 most influential black Christian women leaders in the country. We delve into her journey, hear about the lessons she has learned and find out how she is supporting leaders both nationally and internationally, as they...
2022-07-0445 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #11 Embracing EDI and Occupational Health in the workplace with Hazel Ade WilliamsThis episode features Hazel Ade Williams, an Occupational Health Specialist in the Higher Education sector and founder of Counter-Col Network (CCN), a charity dedicated to supporting black women in their working lives. Hazel has worked in senior leadership roles in private and public health sectors, and is passionate about upholding equity and justice in the workplace. Listen as we explore the issues women face at work and how being better prepared for challenges goes a long way in improving their careers and working lives.
Connect with Hazel
Website: https://counter-colnetwork.org.uk
Email: con...
2022-06-0651 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #10 Re-defining what is possible with Dr Susan OzerDr Susan Ozer is a Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician in the NHS and private practice. The recipient of multiple clinical excellent awards for innovation, leadership and patient quality of care, she is also the founder of a mentoring and coaching charity, Co-founder of a Neurodevelopmental Social Enterprise, a medical educator, and an award-winning published writer. Find out in this episode, how Susan achieved phenomenal success and what she has learned along the way.
Connect with Susan:
Website: https://one2onementoring.com
Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/drsusanozer?trk=people-guest_people_search-card
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2022-05-021h 00The Sheerah PodcastEpisode #9 Changing the narrative for people of colour in education with Linda NneneThis episode features Linda Nnene, a Christian, wife and mother, educator, teacher and currently Head of Social Sciences. She is also a worship leader and songwriter. Linda has served in a number of school leadership roles, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education at University of Nottingham in 'Successful Academic Attainment/Learning Experiences'. We hear her insights about underachievement, bias within the education sector, and what progress still needs to be made.
Connect with Linda:
https://powerandbeauty.org
Instagram: @ikeandlinda
Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/linda-nnene-1b1b56145?trk=people-guest_profil...
2022-04-0453 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #8 - Special International Women's Day Edition - #BreakTheBiasWomen have come a long way since an International Women’s Day was first begun, but we still have some more ground to cover. Join us and our special guests , Eme Tony-Uzoebo (Co-founder Envirogro), Margaret Ogunbanwo (Food Brand Specialist) and Yasmin Udugba Executive Assistant) as we discuss issues around gender, race and the bias that still exists in the world today.
Connect with our guests:
Eme Tony-Uzoebo: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emetonyuzoebo
Margaret Ogunbanwo: https://maggiesafricantwist.com
Yasmin Udugba: @yasmin_udugba
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2022-03-0852 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #7 Breaking the glass ceiling in the world of academiaIn this episode, we find out from Professor Amaka Offiah what it was like being the second black female Professor of Medicine in England, how an opportunity she least expected presented itself, and the people that have helped her along the way. One of only a few academic Paediatric Radiologists in the UK, with several awards and honours to her name, Professor Offiah has co-authored three books and hundreds of academic articles in peer reviewed journals.
Connect with Professor Offiah here:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amaka-c-offiah-4428a435
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2022-03-0133 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #6 Championing vulnerable young people, changing UK laws with Aneeta PremAneeta Prem has been an activist from an early age, fighting especially for vulnerable young women. In 2010 she founded Freedom Charity – a charity that works relentlessly to protect the lives of children and young people by raising awareness of forced marriage, FGM and modern-day slavery in the UK. She has served as a Magistrate in London for more than two decades, was influential in the change in legislation on 16th June 2014 that made forcing someone into marriage a criminal offence, and in the crucial 2015 amendments to the Act covering FGM issues. Listen to Aneeta's inspiring story and find out how she...
2022-02-0740 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #5 Against all odds with Eme Tony-UzoeboWith a two-year-old and an almost term pregnancy, Eme Tony-Uzoebo left her home country to study at Harvard Business School where she obtained an MBA. Co-founder of Enviro-Gro Farms (a producer of fresh vegetables and processed meat products) and Vice-Chair of the Alumnae Advisory Board for the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), she is passionate about producing healthy, sustainable food that is accessible and affordable, and helping women achieve financial independence enabling them increase their right to economic resources and their control over decisions that benefit themselves, their households and their communities. Listen as Eme tells us how against a...
2022-01-0332 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #4 Turning adversity into new opportunities with Natasha NecatiIn this episode we speak to Natasha Necati, Co-owner of Crafty Arts, a multi-award winning, multi-million-pound e-Commerce retail outlet. Natasha is also an advocate for women empowerment, and loves seeing the growth of confident female entrepreneurs. She talks to us about success in business; leading well and dealing with the curve balls life can sometimes throw at us.
Connect with Natasha here:
https://www.craftyarts.co.uk
https://twitter.com/Crafty_Arts
https://www.instagram.com/craftyartsuk/
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2021-12-0636 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #3 Continuing the fight for equal rights with Natasha JohnsonThis episode features Natasha Johnson, Co-founder of “All Black Lives UK”. Natasha is a young leader, working towards a BA in Creative Writing and Drama. She has won awards with All Black Lives and has been featured in Hunger TV & The Guardian.
Natasha is passionate about working towards an equal society and about uplifting Black voices as we continue to work towards equal rights for all.
Connect with Natasha here:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/natasha-johnson-35b55b203
https://twitter.com/allblacklivesuk?lang=en
https://www.instagram.com/allblacklivesuk/?hl=en...
2021-11-0135 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #2 - Bonus Edition - How a road less travelled can yield great benefits with Margaret Ogunbanwo.This episode features Margaret Ogunbanwo, founder of Maggie’s An African Twist to your Everyday Dish and a member of The Food and Drink Wales Industry board. Holder of 2017 Business Wales Mentee Award and four Great Taste Product Awards, she is particularly passionate about untying women’s hands so they can fulfil their potential. We talk about life, work, racism and how she turned a recent adverse situation into an opportunity to grow her business.
Connect with Margaret here:
https://maggiesafricantwist.com
https://www.facebook.com/maggiesafricantwist
https://www.instagram.com/maggi...
2021-10-1831 minThe Sheerah PodcastEpisode #1 - Success at work without stress and burnout with Dr Yvette Ankrah MBEIn this very first episode of the Sheerah Podcast, hosts Lisa and Oge speak with Dr Yvette Ankrah MBE, Transformational Business Coach, Consultant and recovering overachiever. Yvette talks about her journey through burnout and recovery, and how she helps business owners create the optimum environment, tools and skills to thrive in business, without the overwhelm or burnout.
To find out more about Dr Ankrah, please visit:
http://www.yvetteankrah.com
The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to...
2021-10-0455 minThe Sheerah PodcastTrailerWe are excited to introduce the Sheerah Podcast! Listen to hear what this podcast is all about and what to expect. Look out for the first episode on the 4th of October 2021.
The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging black and ethnic minority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence. We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management. Check out our resources and offers here:
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