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Pamodzi CreativesInspirational Women of Portsmouth 2024: Claire Odd and Jo AustinBefore the Award event, Shamila Dhana spoke to Claire Odd (nominated in the Business: Established) and Jo Austin (nominated in the Inspirational Role Model category).
The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, our pre award event Ubuntu Afternoon Tea Party hosted at the Queens Hotel celebrates all people nominated for the awards.
A showreel of the sold out 2024 event hosted at The Guildhall is available here
2024-05-2019 min
Pamodzi CreativesInspirational Women of Portsmouth 2024 : Chelsea BarrettBefore the Award event, Shamila Dhana spoke to Chelsea Barrett who was nominated in the Business Emerging Category.
The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, our pre award event Ubuntu Afternoon Tea Party hosted at the Queens Hotel celebrates all people nominated for the awards.
A showreel of the sold out 2024 event hosted at The Guildhall is available here
2024-05-1214 min
Pamodzi CreativesInspirational Women of Portsmouth 2024 : Kate PearceShamila Dhana speaks to Kate Pearce who was nominated as an Inspirational Elder and Role Model
The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, our pre award event Ubuntu Afternoon Tea Party hosted at the Queens Hotel celebrates all people nominated for the awards.
A showreel of the sold out 2024 event hosted at The Guildhall is available here
2024-05-0731 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet our supporters: Jodie Phelps (Financial Advisor)The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards would not be possible without the support of sponsors like Jodie Phelps who is pictured with this year's Business Emerging Award Recipient Helen Brown and Lady Mayoress Nikki Coles.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
2024-04-3010 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet Our Supporters : Yvonne Clay, Centre Director of Gunwharf LandsecThe Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards would not be possible without the support of sponsors like Yvonne Clay, Centre Director of Gunwharf Quays. In this episode, our podcast host Shamilla Dhana spent some time with Yvonne.
The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, our pre award event Ubuntu Afternoon Tea Party hosted at the Queens Hotel celebrates all people nominated for the awards.
2024-04-2607 min
Pamodzi CreativesInspirational Women of Portsmouth 2024 : Sandra BakerShamila Dhana speaks to Sandra Baker who was nominated as an Inspirational Role Model.
The annual Awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
As well as raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, our pre award event Ubuntu Afternoon Tea Party hosted at the Queens Hotel celebrates all people nominated for the awards.
A showreel of the sold out 2023 event hosted at The Guildhall is available here
2024-03-2522 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet our Event Sponsors : SLR Recruitment SolutionsSarah Roads (SLR Recruitment owner) inspires me...She is making it all happen..she is the kindest, sweetest most uplifting person .. you can be successful and be a beautiful human being as well. She's given me a lot of self belief
Sammie Burr
Pamodzi Creatives was proud to have SLR Recruitment Solutions as the Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023 Event Sponsors. The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards which mark International Women's Day took place at the Portsmouth Guildhall. The awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context...2023-07-0109 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet our IWP23 Award Sponsors : Helen Reeder, NEU Joint Branch SecretaryI am an NEU Caseworker...many women may have just given up their jobs..but by having someone just sitting by them and supporting them...them they were able to continue in their careers.
Helen Reeder NEU
Pamodzi Creatives was proud to have The Beautiful Mind Coach and Phoenix Photography as Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023 Award Sponsors. The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards which mark International Women's Day took place at the Portsmouth Guildhall. The awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
Pamodzi Non-Exec an...2023-06-2610 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet our IWP23 Award Sponsors : Hannah Murray (Beautiful Minds) & Debbie Fowler (Phoenix Photography) “Its all about making that (mental health and well being support) accessible for everyone…no matter who you are, where you come from, what your background is”
Hannah Murray, Beautiful Minds
" I work with high trauma background women who want to be photographed just for them ..and reminding them we are incredibly powerful’
Debbie Fowler, Phoenix Photography
Pamodzi Creatives was proud to have The Beautiful Mind Coach and Phoenix Photography as Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023 Award Sponsors. The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards which mark Internatio...2023-06-0536 min
Pamodzi CreativesMeet our IWP23 EVENT SPONSORS : Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors"Even at our board level, we’re top heavy in terms of women Directors…empowering women has been something I’ve been quite passionate about all my life".
Alison Lee , Biscoes MD
Pamodzi Creatives was proud to have Biscoes Solicitors as the Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023 Event Sponsors. The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards which mark International Women's Day took place at the Portsmouth Guildhall. The awards celebrate individuals making a positive impact within their communities, whatever the context.
Pamodzi Non-Exec and founder of the The Female Creative Hannah Rope...2023-06-0510 min
Pamodzi CreativesCreative Transitions Schools Engagement : Young people of colour on life in Portsmouth : Sef and TanakaThe Creative Transitions Schools Engagement programme includes the Who Inspires You? strand. The Admiral Lord Nelson School project aimed to provide inspirational and aspirational local connections for the young people of colour. Activities included an opportunity for young people to volunteer for the Haven Women's Drop in centre, a chance to meet a Portsmouth Football club player through Pompey in the Community, an Afro-Caribbean cooking workshop, a CPD session for school staff delivered by Duke Harrison-Hunter, a networking meal with local inspirational people at Natty's Jerk restaurant and a podcast interview with some of the participants.
In...2023-06-0217 min
Pamodzi CreativesCreative Transitions Schools Engagement: Young People of colour on life in Portsmouth : Mahdiya& TanishaThe Creative Transitions Schools Engagement programme includes the Who Inspires You? strand. The Admiral Lord Nelson School project aimed to provide inspirational and aspirational local connections for the young people of colour. Activities included an opportunity for young people to volunteer for the Haven Women's Drop in centre, a chance to meet a Portsmouth Football club player through Pompey in the Community, an Afro-Caribbean cooking workshop, a CPD session for school staff delivered by Duke Harrison-Hunter, a networking meal with local inspirational people at Natty's Jerk restaurant and a podcast interview with some of the participants.
In...2023-06-0217 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3:3 Meet our supporters Rebecca Lodge: Director of Little Kanga Ltd and brand founder of StartUp Disruptors
Becky Lodge is a degree and CIM qualified entrepreneur ; she is Director of Little Kanga Ltd and brand founder of StartUp Disruptors.
One of TechRounds Women in Tech to watch in 2022 and awarded as one of Sky News 100 Women in Business in 2018; for her work engendering more parity; diversity and inclusion in business both in the U.K. and worldwide to help women be heard.
Becky founded her business Little Kanga Ltd a management consulting firm that helps universities and governments with strategies around business and start-up growth from her kitchen table - and in 2016; she founded S...2023-01-2713 min
Pamodzi CreativesCreative Schools Engagement : Claire Tamplin speaks to Roni EdwardsThe schools engagement strand of Pamodzi Creatives aims to facilitate creative collaborations inspired by the curriculum.
The Creative Transitions programme of works will focus on supporting PSHE needs and raising aspirations. The programme will include two focus areas; the Mindful Movement and Who inspires you strands.
The Mindful Movement PSHE strand led by The Mindful Movement Coach Claire Tamplin will train a practitioner, support school staff, and young people preparing for their SATS exams.
This episode introduces Claire Tamplin ; a Secondary School Teacher of English with over 11 yea...2023-01-1309 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3:3 Meet our supporters Rebecca Lodge (StartUp Disruptors) Express FM Interview with Nicola Lashley‘Lead with empathy and you’ll never go wrong’.
This episode is a radio feature of Rebecca Lodge, founder of StartUp Disruptors with special thanks to Express FM’s Nicola Lashley.
StartUp Disruptors are an inclusive online incubation and business acceleration community that provides world-class mentoring, coaching and advice, without any expensive risks. They will help you to refine and realise your business offering and make that move away from the day job, or corporate life, once and for all.
Rebecca Lodge, talks to Nicola Lashley of Express FM about creating a sustaina...2022-03-2420 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3:2 Meet our supporters : Biscoes Solicitors‘I like the quote: you never look down on someone unless it stops help them up..I genuinely believe this” Alison Lee
The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Project would not be possible without the supporters behind it. This series takes time out to meet some of the wonderful Award Event Sponsors. In this episode Roni Edwards talks to Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors about the challenges and opportunities women and young girls face in the city.
Biscoes is an award winning law firm based in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Th...2022-02-2515 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3:2 Meet our supporters : NEU“At a local level its much more like (a family) so its kind of an extension of your school family. There’s people there who you can bounce ideas off, who you can share ideas with and collaborate with”.
The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Project would not be possible without the supporters behind it. This series takes time out to meet some of the wonderful Award Event Sponsors. In this episode Roni Edwards talks to Alison Rogers, National Education Union (NEU) Portsmouth Equalities Officer about the important role the NEU plays in supporting its members.
...2022-02-2509 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3.1 Meet our supporters : The Middle Group“(As employees) I’m proud we’re able to offer taking your child to playgroup as the norm…..a fundamental issue for people in the city is childcare…its got to be worth you going back to work” Anna Smith
The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Project would not be possible without the supporters behind it. This series takes time out to meet some of the wonderful Award Event Sponsors. In this episode Roni Edwards talks to Sarah Roads and Anna Smith, founders of The Middle Group about the importance of work life balance and making sure you’re paying attenti...2022-02-2021 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:42 Conversations with my son : Vicky and Jack So we got all the friends together on the group chat and I said “(the police will find you)..just tell them, be honest and tell them what happened …. if you don’t tell anyone and you try and keep it hidden, you’ re going to be guilty..if you give yourself in, then you’ll still be guilty, but you’ll have the respect of knowing that you know that you messed up and you want to tell someone”…so that made them realise and they told their mum (Jack, 15 )
Pamodzi means together. We celebrate inspirational stori...2021-11-1722 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:41 Conversations with my Son : Siobhan & Dylan“Mental health means being kind to yourself….and it also means being able to let your emotions help you” (Dylan, 7)
Pamodzi means together. We celebrate inspirational stories and collaborate with creatives to challenge, affirm and inspire. For #internationalmensday, our "Conversations With My Son" series celebrates the magic of family and leans into conversations around mental health and the impact of culture to our definition of family. Dylan and his Mum Siobhan talk about the post transition back to school and he also gives the grown up in his life some advice on how to protect their mental health.
...2021-11-1720 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:40 Conversations with my son : Julia & James"Sad feels like you’re falling 100 miles into a black world….hugging my mummy helps". (James, 7)
Pamodzi means together. We celebrate inspirational stories and collaborate with creatives to challenge, affirm and inspire. To mark #internationalmensday, our 'Conversations With My Son' series celebrates the magic of family and leans into conversations around mental health and the impact of culture to our definition of family. James and his Mum Julia talk about the power of hugs, the importance of empathy and kindness and the joys of planning an unplanned pregnancy with four weeks notice !
#boystomen #internationalwomensday #conversation #podcast #po...2021-11-1722 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:39 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Jessica Whitbourn“Advice to my younger self ? Stay connected. Keep your eye on the ball..don’t look from the outside in”
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. Jessica Whitbourn recently launched her own Performing Arts School and is an Award Recipient (Sports) for her incredible commitment to building an international Twirling movement during Lockdown.
Find out more about her work on these platforms :
Website : Jessica Whitbourn School of Performing Arts
Instagram JW School of Perf...2021-09-1415 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:38 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Gemma Hinks"I find everything about Autism amazing. It's like undoing a little puzzle piece, finding these connections..... and once you get the communication and they come to you with a symbol or something like that, it's just amazing. I just love my job ".
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode Gemma Hinks talks to Shamila Shirima about why her father is her inspirational role model, what motivates her in her and the privilege of being able to volunteer in different ways...2021-05-0814 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:37 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Hazel Mallinson-Nesmith"Children don't have the magic for long enough and this Christmas... I really wanted to create that magic (with) the North Pole Elf Company and ... wanted to help families create memories that were really tangible and weren't necessarily through a screen.... we gave away a number of visits (people nominated families who had a particularly difficult year) ..the nominations and stories that came out of it were incredible ....".
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. Hazel is founder of B...2021-04-3024 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:36 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Claire Snowdon-Darling"when I've thought about it, it's actually the people in my tribe, my close personal friends, my partner, my daughter who I want to be the best version of themselves and they want me to be the best version of myself ....who encourage me to be braver with the decisions that I am making. To spread my wings, to be the biggest version of myself....they are actually the people who inspire me".
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being in...2021-04-1617 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:35 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Shelagh Simmons"Its about the tribe.. a lot of us have never been involved in any campaigning. We've come out of our comfort zones completely and we've gone out there ; we've spoken at rallies, we've spoken at meetings, we've lobbied at parliament...'
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Shelagh speaks to our Non-Exec Board member Jasmine about her involvement in the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign that fights for justice for all women born in th...2021-04-0813 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:34 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Laura Mellor"If you are campaigning (within a community) that sees things from a different point of view to yours, its really important to be determined but, also not to lose sight of the fact that other people's values and opinions are just as relevant as your own are"
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Laura speaks to our Non-Exec Board member Jasmine about the values behind her campaigning and environmental work and how projects like play...2021-04-0212 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:33 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Nicole Geddes‘You can do so much more as a team than on your own..I’m hoping that the (creative) industry as a whole will carry on embracing that”
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Nicole speaks to our lead podcaster Shamila about the #performerpreneur movement ; a wonderfully supportive group for with over 900 professional performers turned entrepreneurs. She also reflects on her personal inspirations and how, as a child, her grandmother’s often humorous proclamations that Nicole was...2021-03-2615 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:32 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Bethany Norris"Covid (lockdown) has shown me I don't need anything I don't already have.."
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Bethany speaks to our lead podcaster Shamila about motherhood, breakups in a time of lockdown and the joy of being able to share sunflower care packages. Shamila's wonderful gift is to inspire and empower and their conversation closes with a lovely anecdote about the value of a £10 note....
Search Inspirational Women of Portsmouth on P...2021-03-2020 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2:31 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Hannah Murray‘One of the biggest lessons that I’ve learnt is that I need to have more faith in myself…and I need to trust the process and enjoy the journey’ .
As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Hannah speaks to Jasmine Bone. Hannah reflects on what she’s learnt from the past year and how for her, inspiration is far richer when its found in the people you interact with locally.
To fi...2021-03-1215 min
Pamodzi Creatives#IWP 2020 conversations with Annelies jamesAs we approach the next #IWP Inspirational Women of Portsmouth 2021 Awards, listen to Annelies James interview some of the Award Recipients and organisers on the night of the awards (complete with background sound effects of a performer's getting ready !) as they reflect on their experience of the award night, what it means to be in a tribe and what advice they would give to their younger selves. This section includes Sassy Harvey (Event host), Carrie Wilson (Business: Established Nominee), Janine Milburn (Community:Activism Award Recipient) and Diane Urquhart (Community: Volunteer Award Recipient).
2021-02-1306 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.30 Sitting At My Elder's FeetThis one-off episode accompanies a Blog Post of the same title reflecting on our culture's relationship with Elders. The podcast was a spontaneous opportunity to capitalise on a gathering of women who were related to each other but very rarely saw each other. In this episode, Roni Edwards has a conversation with her aunts and Gogo (grandmother) about what inspires them, what changes they have seen in their country, and how to deal with someone who accuses you of witch craft ! This episode is dedicated to Esther Gumbie who briefly features in the episode and recently passed away.
I...2021-01-3015 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.29 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Professor Claudia Maraston
‘I would suggest to my younger self ..be enthusiastic …….look for reward, fun, enthusiasm’ Professor Claudia Maraston has lived and worked in Italy, Germany, Oxford and Portsmouth. In this episode she talks about the importance of treating life like an adventure and the privilege and responsibility that comes with being in an exclusive (and literal) club of female astrophysicist Professors !
2020-07-1723 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.28 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Diane Urquhart‘I am almost privileged that I had that opportunity to understand a part of a mental ill health episode . Its very easy for people to see their view of it and its that you’re just a mum not coping….and I’ve learnt a lot and even now its very easy for people to label you’ Diane Urquhart is the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Volunteers Award Recipient for the broad range of work she does with Portsmouth Family church. In this episode she talks about self care, learning from others and overcoming mental health.
2020-07-1116 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.27 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Grace Fincham‘After my heart transplant I was asleep for a few days, but when I woke up, my Mum told me that I had been asked to do the mini mode fashion show. It was probably the best thing I could have woken up to and funnily enough about six days later I was out of ICU. Maybe the knowledge that if I got out I could do it pushed me to do everything I could to get healthy'.Grace Fincham, our youngest Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Finalist talks about living life to its fullness as a DEBRA fundraiser and Fa...2020-07-0222 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.26: Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Kasia Rajca‘I would say to my younger self: Dream. Dream and do it. Don’t wait, just do it.”
Kasia Rajca , our Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Arts Finalist and founder of Salsa Solent talks about building a creative community and being kind to yourself during lockdown. Kasia also talks about healing from a hip arthroscopy surgery; something that could have taken away her passion for dance.
Follow her on Facebook & Instagram @salsasolent
2020-06-1918 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.25 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Alison Colley
‘There is also this element (in law firms) that you can’t possibly be effective unless you’re there from seven in the morning till seven at night’. In this episode, Alison Colley talks about how her refusal to conform to a gruelling work culture motivated her to set up her own law firm, which she established when her baby was six months old. In this episode Alison also talks about what inspired the growth of https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/ and the unique opportunities she has had to build an organisation with positive values that focus on nurturing teams.
* Please note th...2020-06-1221 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.24 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Grainne Gregory‘I am glad I was brave and strong enough to just say I’m not happy here, so I am just gonna go with it’….Grainne Gregory was a Finalist in the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Arts Awards category and in this episode she talks about the joy of being able to bravely nurture her passion for dance ; regardless of what society dictates you should be aspiring towards.
* Please note that episode was recorded remotely during the coronavirus lock down.
2020-06-0533 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.23 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Sarah Hilditch'I was so determined…from not being able to see..I ended up playing table tennis for England’ …Sarah Hilditch is an integral part of the Portsmouth Teaching School Alliance team and is also the moderation lead for Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Schools. In this episode she talks about her passion for education work and how the personal challenges she has faced moulded her into a determined advocate for raising standards in education.
*Please note that this episode was recorded remotely during the coronavirus lock down.
2020-05-2921 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.22 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Gemma Green & Lilliah Butcher (PARCS Project Catalyst)‘I hope for the young women (involved in Project Catalyst) to grow and develop into the young activists...and they change things for themselves and the culture that they have inherited”. Gemma Green, Project Coordinator and Lilliah Butcher, Project consultant, talk about what inspires them, what they have learnt about themselves and how the PARCS Project Catalyst has evolved into an Activism project for young women aged 16-24.
* Please note that this episode was recorded online and in isolation during lock-down and elements of the audio may be slightly compromised.
2020-05-2227 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.21 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Jodie Hughes‘If I could give my younger self any advice it would be (that) you don’t have to live in pain…get this sorted now’ Jodie Hughes is founder of Endometriosis South Coast and was an Inspirational woman of portsmouth Community Category Finalist. In this episode, Jodie gives an insight to the many seasons of sacrifice and resilience which has led her to pursue a doctorate based around her Endometriosis research (though she definitely was not a fan of neuroscience ! ).
Jodie has also set up a crowd fund to raise money for her new not for profit organisation...2020-05-1427 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.20 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Lorraine Lambert‘In the January, I had my leg off. Within 6 weeks I was up and walking along Southsea seafront with my best friend'. Lorraine Lambert is the Sports category Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Award Recipient. She is a Paralympic athlete, motivational speaker, sports instructor & trained counsellor and is due to represent Great Britain in the next (postponed) Paralympics games. In this episode she talks about how her determination to overcome adversity saw her representing Portsmouth and competing in her first sports competition five months after her amputation.
Lorraine is also working with British Shooting on a fundraising challenge for the...2020-05-0827 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.19 #MyStemJourney Emila & NayaabJasmine Bone is a Pamodzi Creatives Apprentice who in her own words ‘absolutely loves science !’ so we put her in charge of our special women in STEM podcast in support of the University of Portsmouth Global & International College Portsmouth (ICP) #MySTEMjourney project. In this podcast, Jasmine talks to Nayaab & Emila about the people that inspired and enabled their STEM journey. They also talk about the challenges and opportunities of being a young woman of colour studying and building a career in a male dominated STEM industry (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
You can read more about Nayaab and E...2020-02-2830 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.7 Trailblazers: LuLu Whitmore
Lulu is founder of Love Southsea and the latest addition to the Trailblazer panel. LuLu's contagious laugh and passion for life helps explain how she has achieved the successful community focused empire that is 'Love Southsea' and the important roles she played in the founding of Victorious Festival and Mutiny festival.
2020-02-0728 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.6 Trailblazers: Liz WoodLiz passionately talks about her role within Harbour church in creating a space that challenges negative assumptions of what church really means. Liz and her team run Spa 61, pamper sessions inspired by the belief that all women deserve gentle care and nurturing as 'all of us are vulnerable but some of us hide it better'.
Check out our short video about Liz here 2020-01-3125 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.18 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Janine Milburn'You look lovely, be good, be careful, see you later'. These were the last words Janine said to her daughter Georgia as she left for the Mutiny Festival in May 2018. Georgia died from an accidental overdose of MDMA. In this episode, Janine talks to the project Apprentice, Charlotte Wallace about the how the heartbreaking and life changing experience inspired Janine to set up 'Don't Go with the Flo' which campaigns for improved drug education and front-of-house drug testing at festivals.
2020-01-2420 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.16 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Sally CallowDid you know that more research funding is spent on addressing male baldness then M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis?) . Just some of the little nuggets gleaned from the privilege of meeting the enigmatic Sally Callow, MD at Stripy Lightbulb. On this podcast, Sally talks about her experience with M.E. as well as the challenges and opportunities that this has presented.
2020-01-1124 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.15 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Towera ZimutoIt has been a year since the death of Towera's teenage son, Stephen who died last December. This 'festive' season carries a totally different layer of emotion for Towera and her family. In this episode, Towera talks about the unimaginable heart break that comes with burying your own child, and reflects on the constant healing balm that was community through out her journey of grief.
If you are struggling and in need of someone to talk to, contact The Samaritans Portsmouth 023 9269 1313 or the National Helpline 116 123 (this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill).
2019-12-2139 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.14 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Samantha WorseySouthsea Bathing Hut began with a mission to revive Portsmouth’s lost soap-making heritage. Today, founder Samantha Worsey and her team make a complete range of natural skincare products inspired by the seaside. Meeting Samantha was a delightful lesson in the art of skincare and thalassotherapy. She also spoke about the journey of building a creative business and some of the challenges along the way.
2019-12-1327 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.13 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Alison Lee
Alison Lee is Director to the North End branch of Biscoes Law firm. She heads Biscoes' Mental Health & Capacity Team and personally specialises in Mental Capacity & Court of Protection matters.
In this podcast, Alison talks about being part of enabling a culture change within the law firm that includes babies attending board meetings!
2019-12-0615 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.12 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Yvonne ClayYvonnne Clay is the Senior Marketing Manager to Gunwharf Quays. In this episode, Yvonne talks about enjoying the challenge of having a diverse role, the importance of brilliant teams, and how her experience as a young Engineer & qualified Welder gave her some grit !
2019-11-3015 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.11 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Charlene MainesCharlene Maines is so much fun to spend time with; a half-hour meeting pretty much turned into two ! Here, she talks about her eclectic projects and initiatives including 'Choices for You' which provides employment services to women, community cooking initiatives and International Women's Day projects. I also find myself, yet again talking about my love of food.
2019-11-2219 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.10 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth : Amanda MartinAmanda is the 2019 #PIW: Education Award Recipient which recognised her inspirational work as the National Vice President of the National Education Union. Here she talks about her passion for empowering women as part of the NEU values, her love for Portsmouth & the ever-demanding balancing act of being a working mother.
2019-11-1628 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.2. Trailblazers Rowshonara RezaRowshonara is Trailblazer & part of the selection panel selecting Award Recipients for She works with Adult Social Care within Portsmouth City Council. As a Community Development Officer, her role is to work with Black, Asian Minority & Ethnic Refugees [BAMER] and enable these communities to access to a range of services that reduce isolation and promote well being.
2019-09-1115 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.9 Every Day Inspirational Women: Priscilla MuyatwaPriscilla is founder of the Noah Mapalo Centre which aims to give vulnerable communities the dignity of finding sustainable, empowering solutions to their challenging situations. Priscilla talks about the organisation's current focus of period poverty and also reflects on the importance of having a tribe around you.
2019-05-2716 min
Pamodzi CreativesKim Hosier, Centre Director of PARCSPamodzi is proud to support the Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service Kim Hosier is Centre Director and is an incredible gift to Portsmouth. As well as talking about what inspires her, Kim talks about the need for a holistic approach that also finds ways to challenge cultures that support the continuation of violence against women, men, boys and girls...'because perpetrators love myths'.
2019-05-2518 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.5 Every Day Inspirational Women: Dr Joanne PrestonDr Jo Preston, a Marine Biologist talks about the unique privilege of leading a ground breaking marine project and how being a female Scientist can have both challenges and opportunities. She also talks about how she was inspired to define her own rules on how mother-hood and family life can compliment her identity as a leading Scientist in her field.
2019-05-0322 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.7 Every Day Inspirational [Young] Women: Samm Hart
Samm Hart, is the youngest person so far in the series. One of my favourite moments is her describing being the only girl in a rugby team ; 'I didn't want them to get the wrong impression of me, so for my first game, I just tackled the biggest boy on the pitch'.
2019-04-2721 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3.3 Conversations With My Mother: The Fabulous Josh & Tracie
The Fabulous Josh & his Mother Tracie talk about Josh's formative years of growing up in a safe, nurturing space and being free to play with 'non-gender specific toys' before 'non-gender specific toys became fashionable' and the delight of being able to have a mother as a muse that enables creative, accessible art'.
2019-04-0129 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3.2 Conversations With My Mother: Carrie Ann & DylanCarrie Anne and Her son Dylan (10) talk about his recent achievements at the World Hip Hop Championships and the importance of attitude in winning and being inspired !
2019-03-3010 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 3.1 Conversations With My Mother: Deanne & JackyDeanne & her mother Jacky talk to Roni Edwards about finding mutual support from each other and other inspirations, their love for Portsmouth and the inevitable evolution of you eventually sounding like your own Mum !
2019-03-2522 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.6 Every Day Inspirational Women: Louise BlakleyLouise talks about the unique challenge of carving out a career that includes front line research on consulting people who have experienced detainment under the Mental Health Act Assessment and how much the process itself may impact on the longer term recovery process.
2019-02-1721 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.3 Trailblazers : Clare MartinClare Martin, Chief Executive to 'Pompey In The Community' talks about the incredible social impact being made by the charity and the unique strength of being a woman working in a predominantly male environment. I watched her carry rubbish bins out before our chat and couldn't help but notice how her positive, enabling energy transcends the entire organisation.
2018-11-3019 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.3 Every Day Inspirational Women: Clare SeekPortsmouth is so very fortunate to have this Eco-Warrior-Community-Activist-Queen who continues to nurture the very heartbeat of the city. Listen to Clare talk about how she works to challenge our relationship to consumerism with her vision of a community without loneliness.
2018-11-2823 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.2 Trailblazers: Carly-Ann PurcellCarly-Ann Purcell, Founder of Most Wanted Dance & currently the phenomenal Women's Empowerment Movement that is Neptune Girls Dance talks about the never ending journey that is personal growth and building up the vision and movement that is Neptune Girls.
2018-11-0220 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.4 Trailblazers: Jen SanchezFounder of Dimples & Daisies, Liberty Photography & Liberty Lounge, Jen is a self professed workaholic Moon-Child Witch who loves nature & beautiful finds. She has photographed over 800 women in the last 3 years in a mission to free them from the limiting beliefs they place about beauty standards and what they can achieve. They hold women circles & also use drama therapy techniques to get women back to a creative childlike state of play with breathtaking results !
2018-10-2924 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.4 Every Day Inspirational Women : Tamzin CormicanTamzin Cormican talks about the adventures of being a [fabulous] plus size dancer and her bemusement at just how many insta' followers her Dad has....
2018-10-2916 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 2.1 Every Day Inspirational Women : Clare HamerClare Hamer is an inspirational force of nature and talks about the challenges of building a business and importance of having people to walk alongside you through it all.
2018-10-2910 min
Pamodzi CreativesEpisode 1.1 Trailblazers: Maricar JaggerMaricar Jagger talks about her love for the city of Portsmouth and the joys and challenges of protecting and nurturing your creativity when working within P.R. Watch her short video on our youtube page
2018-09-2711 min