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A Better Way - The PodcastEp15. Speaking Up, Speaking Out, Eurovision And Christmas Films with Jude HabibJude is founder and director of Sounddelivery Media – who champion the expertise and insights of lived experience leaders. In this episode, Polly and Roger talk to her about…
…Why Jude left her BBC career behind to set up an organisation to tell new and different stories
…The true meaning of “informed consent”
…How active allyship alongside lived experience sets leaders up to fly
…Building capacity to change norms and correct injustices
…CEO guilt trips
…And much more
Jude can be reached via:
jude@sound...
2024-03-1246 min
Cumberland LodgeDialogue & Debate: Togetherness In Times Of CrisisRecorded live: 16 April 2020
This Dialogue & Debate webinar with Cumberland Lodge, on 'Togetherness in Times of Crisis', features guest panellists Dr Mattia Diletti (Sapienza University of Rome), Jude Habib (SoundDelivery), and Sarah Farquhar (Crisis UK).
The discussion is presented by our former Programme Director, Dr Jan-Jonathan Bock.
2021-08-2557 min
Being The StoryAlex Rush ‘The Indispensables: Working class heroes of the pandemic’Alex Rush is a 15-year-old from Rochdale. He believes the media negatively stereotypes young working class lads like him but he’s passionate about making positive change in his community. Alex is a young activist with Manchester-based Reclaim, a youth leadership and social change organisation that supports working-class young people. Alex shares how the pandemic has impacted him as a working class young person. Alex’s parents are both key workers, working on the frontline and Alex asks has enough been done to ensure that key workers are seen as the indispensable workforce they are? Join in the conv...
2021-03-1908 minBeing The StoryOnjali Rauf ‘The Nightbus Hero’Onjali is an award-winning children’s author; her debut book The Boy At the Back of the Class won the Blue Peter’s Children’s Book of the Year 2019 and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2019. Her second book The Star Outside My Window, focuses on the tragic impacts of domestic violence on the lives of children. Onjali’s third book The Night Bus Hero explores themes of bullying and homelessness, while celebrating kindness. Onjali shares the story behind her book, and how we can take action against homelessness at a time where it’s more important than ever to have a home...
2021-03-1214 minBeing The StoryCraig Spillane ‘We need to talk about male suicide’Electrician by day, Craig set up Men Unite one morning in 2019 before work. He wanted to give some friends an outlet to speak and not be judged. Men Unite is a closed Facebook group to help men deal with any issues they face; suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, addiction, debt, bereavement. They now have over 12,000 members in 78 countries with volunteers around the world so there’s a person available to chat 24 hours a day. In this talk he describes the impact of lockdown on men’s mental health and how online networks like Men Unite are providing a vital connection.
2021-03-0511 minBeing The StoryNylah Abitimo-Jones ‘Black Lives Matter: What it means to be Young, Gifted & Black in 2020’7-year-old Nylah had a very memorable experience of lockdown. She performed her poem ‘Black’, inspired by rapper Dave’s song, in front of over 5000 people at the Black Lives Matter protest in Cheltenham. Nylah’s poem centres around self-love and her own experience of being Black with pride. Videos of her performance have been watched by millions, and reposted by celebrities like Missy Elliott and platforms like NAACP, NowThis, BBC, Al-Jazeera. Nylah performs some of her poetry, and speaks to Jude about what it means to be young, gifted and black. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheS
2021-02-2609 minBeing The StoryDom Raban 'Xploro: filling the hospital information vacuum'Dom’s 13 year old daughter, Issy, was diagnosed with rare bone cancer in 2011. Issy’s treatment was characterised by two extremes; the fantastic care she received, but also feeling isolated, unable to receive accessible information about what would happen to her. As MD of Corporation Pop, a digital innovation agency, Dom wanted to use his professional skills to address the problem and so his company is building the world’s first healthcare app to use augmented reality, gamification and artificial intelligence to deliver health information directly to children. Xploro App (previously Patient’s Virtual Guide) aims to reduce the stress a...
2020-12-1815 minBeing The StoryMarina Cantacuzino 'The Restorative Power of Storytelling'Marina is an award-winning journalist who responded to the invasion of Iraq, by collecting narratives of people who’ve lived through injustice and tragedy, yet sought forgiveness not revenge. This formed The Forgiveness Project, a charity using the experiences of victims and perpetrators to explore reconciliation. Marina believes sharing real stories of transformation reaches across rifts to create a new story. This work has led to Marina speaking at the UN and featuring in film documentary Beyond Right and Wrong. In 2015 Marina published her book ‘The Forgiveness Project: Stories for a Vengeful Age’. Join in the conversation online...
2020-12-0413 minBeing The StoryRic Flo 'Creativity For Change'East-London based Creative Director and Rapper, Ric Flo uses rap to explore his own experience in foster care and create positive change for young people with experience of the care system. Ric uses creative workshops to inspire young people, while creating his own music with Hip-hop Collective Jungle Brown. Ric encourages young people to use their voice, stating “It’s the most powerful tool of amplification we have and in the presence of no fear, anything is possible and I want young people to know that”. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-11-2018 minBeing The StorySimeon Moore and Dylan Duffus 'Dats TV Reshaping Culture'Simeon Moore and Dylan Duffus were members of rival Birmingham gangs. They were brought together by award-winning filmmaker Penny Woolcock for the documentary One Mile Away. Simeon and Dylan are now advocates for young people, working together to tackle what they see as the glamorisation of gang culture through their YouTube channel DatsTV. Simeon and Dylan describe their journeys and the impact participating in the film had on both them and their community. They share their vision of how we can best tackle youth violence and provide young people with an alternative vision. Join in the conversation online using...
2020-11-0616 minBeing The StoryThe Geezers 'The Geezer’s Guide to Growing Old'Life begins at 70 chief geezer Ray says. The Geezers are a group of east-end pensioners changing the way we see ageing, creating local change and bringing older men together with fun socialising. They have undertaken numerous intergenerational projects, notably a series of films made with young people in their area, which won an Institute of Community Cohesion award and featured in the Sunday Telegraph. They’re not afraid to bare all with the campaign ‘Where’s My Boozer Gone?’ seeing them produce a ‘naked calendar’ raising awareness about the loss of local pubs. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStor
2020-10-2321 minBeing The StoryOnjali Rauf 'No Action Too Small'Onjali has been a self declared feminist from the age of seven, specialising in Women’s Studies at the University of Wales and Oxford University. In 2011 her aunt was murdered by the husband she had been trying to escape for five years, highlighting systematic failures in the UK to tackle the abuse of women. Determined to honour her Aunt’s memory, Onjali established Making Herstory, working across the UK supporting women’s shelters and outreach projects. Onjali tells her story of unexpected journeys and why there is no such thing as an action too small. Join in the conversation online...
2020-10-0916 minBeing The StoryNick O’Shea 'A Brewery with a Difference'Ignition is a south London brewery, founded by economist Nick O'Shea in 2015 as a not-for-profit organisation with the mission to employ people with learning disabilities and showcase their many talents and undiscovered skills. The team has a lot to offer and with the right support and care, they can make beer that competes on the open market and satisfies the thirst of any customer. Nick shares what it takes to have a new idea and implement it, how to maintain composure and hope, whilst resisting a fridge full of beer. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-09-2500 min
Being The StoryAmanda Hailes 'Sharing our Stories to the Streets and Back'Amanda is representing a collective of twelve women sharing their experiences of street prostitution in Hull. Through their book An Untold Story, they have shared their stories of abuse, pain and loss and also exceptional courage and hope. The stories help shatter stigma and foster understanding for women with similar experiences who face marginalisation. The women’s stories have now gone on to be featured in the media including BBC World Service, BBC Woman’s Hour and The Big Issue. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-09-1100 minBeing The StoryBelmira Monteiro ‘Getting Outdoors, Building Communities’Originally from Angola, Belmira came to the UK from Portugal and settled in Newcastle. She has been volunteering with The Comfrey Project for 10 years, which works with refugees and asylum seekers on allotment sites across Newcastle and Gateshead. Belmira manages the garden at one of the sites, improving her English. It’s all in her name - Belmira means ‘nice view’ in her native language. When she’s in the garden she forgets the time and forgets her problems. Belmira believes we could all gain a lot from getting involved in the outdoors. Join in the conve...
2020-07-0300 minBeing The StorySteve Arnott and Dave Okwesia ‘Changing Lives with the Hull Beats Bus’ Steve and Dave are united by their love of Hip-hop which had a huge impact on their lives, and motivated them to co-found the Hull Beats Bus with Nigel Taylor. The Beats Bus is a mobile recording studio building confidence through music and art. They’re bringing creative workshops to children across Hull who wouldn’t normally be able to access the arts, being deemed ‘hard-to-reach’. The Beats Bus is changing the lives of the children involved and Steve and Dave want to encourage more arts-based education to help young people thrive. Join in the conversation online using #Beingthe
2020-06-2600 minBeing The StoryDan Dewsbury ‘Telling Stories through Documentary'Dan Dewsbury is a BAFTA-nominated Director with a strong belief that the issues raised in documentaries can lead to real change.Dan shares how he started his career on a BBC traineeship programme and has worked on Louis Theroux, Storyville, The Detectives, Crime and Punishment, Hospitaland The Mighty Redcar.That series –exploring the inequality of opportunities for young people in Redcar-won two Royal Television Society awards. He talks about the sense of responsibility he feels to accurately portray people’s lives, often filming them at crucial and intimate moments of their lives
2020-06-1900 minBeing The StoryPeter Mitchell ‘Out of the Madness, Into the Light’Peter Mitchell, a former journalist and television executive, has been in recovery from alcoholism for 10 years. He is Chief Executive of the Road to Recovery Trust, a Newcastle-based charity that supports 12-step, abstinence-based recovery from addictions. He believes addicts face many barriers to recovery but one of the hardest to overcome is the image of the disease itself. While society is quick to praise those in recovery, it’s likely to brand those in active addiction as weak-willed. There is a need for better-funded treatment and a greater understanding of this much misunderstood condition. Join in the co...
2020-06-1200 minBeing The StoryJonny Benjamin ‘The Journey to Hope and Recovery’When Jonny Benjamin talks, people stop and listen. Jonny is a mental health campaigner, writer and presenter. He shares his story, being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and depression at the age of 20. During his recovery Jonny started making YouTube films about the condition that have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. Jonny now speaks publicly about living with mental illness and has given various interviews on TV, Radio and in print around the world to help educate and break stigma. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-06-0500 minBeing The StoryBrigitte Aphrodite ‘My Beautiful Black Dog’ Brigitte Aphrodite is a Punk Poet, Musician, Writer, Theatre Maker and Feminist Showgirl. Brigitte will discuss how performance can be used in mental health education and will be performing a selection of songs and poems from her critically acclaimed musical ‘My Beautiful Black Dog’ which tackles the complexity of our mental health and challenges the stigma that surrounds depression - but it’s not depressing – it’s joyous, funny and hopeful. Brigitte has performed at Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude, Bestival and sold out runs at the South Bank WOW festival and Hackney Showroom. ...
2020-03-2000 minBeing The StoryEmma Lawton ‘Dropping the P Bomb’ Emma shares her story being diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s Disease at only 29. Emma has made it her mission to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and fundraise for Parkinson’s UK. This journey has taken her from an unexpected diagnosis to winning awards and being featured in ‘Cosmopolitan’, where she reached out to other young women. Through her social media campaigning, Emma has done so much to raise the profile of this condition and believes that having Parkinson’s was the making of her. Join in the conversation using #BeingtheStory
2020-03-1300 minBeing The StorySue James ‘The Power of Stories to Make the Invisible Visible'Sue`s mantra is “find the story and give the client a voice”. A housing solicitor for 25 years she runs a busy court housing duty scheme, providing last-minute help to people facing eviction or repossession. Sue shares her belief that in order to find solutions, it’s important to know someone’s story so you can properly advocate on their behalf and ensure they get access to justice. She sets a challenge to those in positions of power to put a spotlight on what is happening to some of the most vulnerable in our society. Join in the conv...
2020-03-0600 minBeing The StoryNaveed and Samiya Parvez ‘Building on our experience to change the future’Andiamo was founded after husband and wife Naveed and Samiya had their son Diamo in 2003. He had a difficult birth due to medical negligence leading to Cerebral Palsy and sadly passed away in 2012. They share their journey; how their difficult personal experience finding orthic braces for their son spurred them on to revolutionise orthotics technology to ensure that no child anywhere in the world must wait more than a week for their medical device. They drive forward through empathy, designed around the child and their family. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-02-2800 minBeing The StorySam Smith ‘Re-writing the Labels that Hold Us Back’Supporting young people has been a lifelong passion for Sam. In this talk he shares his own personal story of how he has overcome barriers from his tough background and rejected the labels given to him to become a successful social entrepreneur. He founded Support the Youth, a community interest company based in Blackpool, to assist young people not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). He challenges us to help support and empower future generations and give them the confidence to choose their own identity. Join in the conversation online u...
2020-02-2100 minBeing The StoryClare Patey, Empathy Museum ‘A Mile in My Shoes’Clare shares her work at the Empathy Museum, the world’s first experiential arts space dedicated to helping us look at the world through other people’s eyes. A Mile in My Shoes is an interactive shoe shop where visitors can walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – literally. The exhibit holds a diverse collection of shoes and audio stories exploring our shared humanity. From a sewage worker to a sex worker, a war veteran to a prison psychiatrist, visitors can walk a mile in the shoes of a stranger whilst listening to their story. Join in the co...
2020-02-1400 minBeing The StoryMandy Thomas ‘Telling my story to help others share theirs’Mandy shares her personal story of being in an abusive relationship and how this led her to campaign about domestic abuse. Mandy has become a voice for those who don’t have one increasing awareness and understanding. Mandy’s experiences informed the Radio 4 series The Archers domestic abuse storyline, for which she met with the lead actress. The response to this story has put a spotlight on an issue at a time when services for women who’ve experienced domestic abuse have been cut drastically. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory *Trigger warning: Mandy’s story co...
2020-02-0700 minBeing The StoryEpisode 12: Giles Duley ‘Documenting the Legacy of War’Award-winning photographer Giles Duley shares his story; moving from music and fashion photography to humanitarian and losing both legs and an arm whilst photographing the US Army on patrol in Afghanistan. He talks about the ability photography can have to transform lives. Recounting how a small gift changed his life and how that led to his work documenting the refugee crisis in Lebanon for the UNHCR. Duley tells the stories of normal families caught up in the Syrian civil war, and his belief that each act, no matter how small, can create positive change. Join in the c...
2020-01-3100 minBeing The StoryPastor Lorraine Jones ‘Turning Pain into Power through the Power of Love’Lorraine’s son Dwayne was a few months short of his 21st birthday when he was fatally stabbed in Brixton in 2014. He was acting as a peacekeeper helping a younger boy and died as a result. Dwayne was from Brixton’s Angell Town Estate and had created a boxing club to address its lack of facilities for young people. In her talk Lorraine shares her quest to turn Pain into Power, relaunching the boxing scheme as Dwaynamics in his memory. Dwaynamics helps young people develop life skills through boxing, training, mentoring and employability workshops. Join in the...
2020-01-2400 minBeing The StoryHassan Akkad: 'My Journey to Europe'Hassan shares his personal story of fleeing his home and job as an English teacher in Damascus, Syria to journey to Europe. He will share his experience of turning the camera on himself in the BBC2 documentary Exodus to record this life-risking journey that thousands of refugees have made. He has provided a voice for many unheard refugee stories and he’ll discuss the implications of this. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2020-01-1700 minBeing The StoryOn Top of the World: CAN YOU HEAR US FROM UP HERE?“We are more than faces at windows held high” How often do we hear the voices of the residents of Tower Blocks? In a collaboration between The Royal Exchange Theatre and One Manchester housing association the residents of four high-rise blocks in Manchester created ‘Can you Hear Me From Up Here?’. Produced by Tracie Daly the performance explores the lived experience of Tenants and attitudes towards people who live in social housing, prejudices and stigma, isolation, and the hopes and aspirations of those housed there. The residents performed a sequence from their play. Join in the conversation online u...
2019-12-1300 minBeing The StoryBrenda Birungi Lady Unchained: Creating a platform for prison poetry“My life ended and began with a prison sentence, those metal doors awoke the faith in me” Sitting in her front room, with a group of like-minded friends, Lady Unchained and her friends would have debates and discussions about the problems they faced and write about how they made them feel. This inspired her to set up Unchained Poetry, a platform for artists with experience of the criminal justice system. She now hosts Unchained Nights in partnership with Artsadmin at Toybee Stations, a night of inspirational storytelling, through poetry and music, performed by artists with lived experience of the just...
2019-12-0600 minBeing The StoryPeter Atakpo “It’s surprising what you hear when you listen”Nigerian-born Peter came to Britain in 2010 and works as a barber in Clapham, London. In a collaboration between Empathy Museum and Migration Museum, Peter shared his experiences of migration for ‘A Mile in My Shoes’ where visitors of a giant shoe shop can literally walk a mile in the shoes of a person whilst listening to their story. His barber shop also provided material for Inua Ellam’s critically acclaimed play, Barber Shop Chronicles. Peter shares what qualities are needed in his role as a barber. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-11-2900 minBeing The StoryMarissa Begonia -The invisible workforce: My fight for migrant Domestic WorkersMarissa shares her journey as a domestic worker, from facing financial abuse and sexual harassment to finding a family who treated her well. She talks about the challenges that changes to government policy have had on the women she seeks to support, and her fight to ensure that domestic workers have their rights recognised. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-11-2200 minBeing The StoryCaroline Kennedy The Unlikely CampaignerFamilies face many obstacles to overcome poverty. But the insights of the people experiencing poverty are invaluable and people of influence are starting to listen. Raising two sons as a single parent in the East End of Glasgow, Caroline has felt the impact of poverty firsthand. Caroline shares her campaigning journey to address poverty and how experts by experience can share their knowledge to influence approaches to reducing child poverty. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-11-1500 minBeing The StoryCharlie Craggs - Tackling Transphobia fabulously with education and empowermentCharlie Craggs is a broadcaster, author and trans activist. Charlie shares her insights on trans activism, what’s next in her fight for equality, and how we can all continue to break down the understandings around trans experiences because as Charlie puts it ‘prejudice and hate comes from fear and misunderstanding’. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-11-0800 minBeing The StorySteve Arnott: Getting to the heart of a Northern SoulSteve was a struggling warehouse worker by day and hip-hop performer by night. After a chance encounter with award-winning documentary maker Sean McAllister, Steve was asked to get involved in A Northern Soul a film Sean was making. Steve shares his experience of putting his life in the spotlight through the documentary, the issues it raised and how he’s now trying to create new opportunities for young people in Hull. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-11-0100 minBeing The StoryLaura Ashurst: Becoming Friends with Hope - Living with CancerLaura’s story is one of hope and survival against the odds. Diagnosed with secondary breast cancer 11 years ago, she tells an account of her experience of cancer and the impact that has had on her. Through psychological intervention and support Laura has learned to live more presently, understanding that it’s our vulnerabilities that makes us all human. As she feels hopeful once more and driven by her experience of cancer, she campaigns with cancer charities to try to make a difference for others. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-10-2500 min
Being The StoryMilly: Your dark past can become your greatest gift – my journey into journalismAs a child Milly had dreams of being a journalist, but her young adulthood was consumed by a cycle of addiction. Milly shares her story from her introduction to radio in rehab, to becoming a regular reporter for Radio 4’s flagship programme; Woman’s Hour, where she’s found her niche in reporting on subjects she has personal experience of, telling stories with nuance and empathy. Join in the conversation online using #BeingtheStory
2019-10-1400 min
sounddelivery podcastsCharity EffectivenessHere at sounddelivery, we've been working on a series of podcasts for the Society Guardian in association with KnowHow NonProfit. The first instalment was released a few weeks ago, while the second, which focuses on the general election, went live...
2010-04-0900 minsounddelivery podcastsFamily Holiday Association short filmThe Family Holiday Association helps people take a break away from home. They help hundreds of families every year - many of whom have never been on holiday before. sounddelivery has been working with the FHA to help them tell the stories of the families they help.
2009-11-1600 minsounddelivery podcastsThe sounddelivery year 2008Festive Greetings from sounddelivery! 2008 has been a great year for sounddelivery: in the last year we've trained nearly 300 people in podcasting and social media techniques. Our production portfolio includes over 50 audio features and podcasts, 10 videos and...
2008-12-1100 minsounddelivery podcastsCharityComms Goes LiveOur latest sounddelivery podcast highlights the work we do for other organisation. This episode shows how you can capture an event - whether conference or seminar using audio. CharityComms held their October seminar at NCVO, London. Over 100 people attended...
2008-10-2800 minsounddelivery podcastsMuseum of LondonOne of sounddelivery's most interesting recent projects has been working with the Museum of London to create a series of podcasts for visually impaired people. Run as part of the Museum's social inclusion programme of projects, Podcasts from the Past...
2008-05-3000 minsounddelivery podcastsLive from CharityCommsWelcome to a new year, and a new look to the sounddelivery podcasts. We want to share with you the work we've been doing and give you some tips and advice on how to make the most of your audio...
2008-02-0100 minsounddelivery podcastsThames Reach - Giving Trevor Real Opportunities for WorkHi and welcome to another sounddelivery podcast. Sounddelivery was commissioned to record a series of audio interview with trainees and Thames Reach staff as part of a web based ‘tool-kit’ to share ideas with other like-minded organisation. Giving Real Opportunities...
2007-11-2100 minsounddelivery podcastsCase Study: Can you create a podcast in one day?sounddelivery runs regular courses in podcasting and new media. Our Power of Sound training course is a hands-on workshop giving trainees the skills to become fully fledged audio-gatherers. Delegates gain practical experiences in collecting audio, simple editing, creating mp3 files,...
2007-11-0700 minsounddelivery podcastsCase Study - Peabody TrustGiving a Voice to Young People sounddelivery works with a range of charities and community groups to help them tell their stories. We worked with 7 young people to record their views of life on 3 different Peabody housing estates....
2007-10-2600 minsounddelivery podcastsWeb 2.0 event podcastsounddelivery recently hosted a one-off evening event, in partnership with the Cass Centre for Charity Effectiveness, to explore the role Web 2.0 is playing in the way charities communicate with their audiences. The evening explored the world of blogging, podcasting,...
2007-10-1900 minsounddelivery podcastsWeb 2.0 The What? The Why? The How?sounddelivery is organising a one-off evening event, in partnership with the Cass Centre for Charity Effectiveness, to explore the role Web 2.0 is playing in the way charities communicate with their audiences. Download soundelivery_web2.0_podvert.mp3 More and more organisations are taking...
2007-10-0900 minsounddelivery podcastsCase Study: The Family Holiday AssociationThis week's Sounddelivery podcast is an audio diary produced on behalf of the Family Holiday Association (FHA). The audio was recorded on location by Conor and Kirstie-Mae, aged 12, and Sounddelivery produced and mixed the episode. Download Belgium_Audio_Diary.mp3 The mission...
2007-09-2000 minsounddelivery podcastsCase Study: The Blue CrossSoundDelivery were recently asked to revamp audio ‘Petcasts’ for The Blue Cross - Britain's pet charity. The organisation provides practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. The Blue Cross were already using podcasts but until Sounddelivery got...
2007-09-1600 minsounddelivery podcastssounddelivery and the YHABreaks4Kids is a YHA led initiative to encourage young people from disadvantaged areas to have the opportunity of their first trip away from home. The YHA asked sounddelivery to record the children's' trip to show to corporate sponsors the difference...
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