The SJW Podcast

The SJW Podcast Episode 22 with Tomi Ayede

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/fan_mail/new] 🎙️ Podcast Episode 22 — Tomi Ayede The SJW Show Podcast returns with another powerful and thought-provoking conversation as Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi sits down with award-winning DEI professional, spoken word artist, and founder Tomi Ayede. In this deeply honest episode, Tomi shares her journey through identity, grief, belonging, culture, advocacy, and equity. From leading inclusion work within major institutions to using spoken word as a tool for healing and storytelling, this conversation explores what it truly means to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Tomi currently works within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is the founder of Made2BMore. Recognised with the DEI Rising Star Award and nominated for the BPIC Inspiring Diversity Champion Award, her impact continues to inspire communities across the UK and beyond. Together, Jasmine and Tomi unpack: • Identity and belonging within the diaspora • Grief and healing through storytelling • Equity and representation in leadership spaces • The power of lived experience • Advocacy, inclusion and community impact This is more than a podcast episode. It is a conversation about humanity, resilience, purpose and using your voice to create change. 🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms 🌐 www.sapphirecommunity.org [http://www.sapphirecommunity.org/] 📧 info@sapphirecommunity.org [info@sapphirecommunity.org] 🎥 http://www.youtube.com/@TheSapphireCommunityGroup [http://www.youtube.com/@TheSapphireCommunityGroup] 🎙 https://thesjwpodcast.buzzsprout.com [https://thesjwpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] #SJWShow #Podcast #TomiAyede #DEI #Belonging #Equity #Identity #Leadership #BlackVoices #Community #Advocacy Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/support]

The SJW Podcast Episode 20 with Lily Mott

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/fan_mail/new] 🎙 The SJW Show Podcast Episode Title: Youth Media, Ethical Storytelling & Global Impact Guest: Lily Mott – Founder, Be the Change Media Network In this powerful episode of The SJW Show, host Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi sits down with Lily Mott, founding director of Be the Change Media Network, to explore the power of youth voices, ethical storytelling, and the role media plays in shaping a more just and informed world. Launched during the Black Lives Matter protests in Washington DC in 2020, Be the Change Media Network began as a response to the urgent need for young people to tell their own stories. Since then, Lily has built a global platform featuring over 280 podcast episodes and a growing network of 35+ young creators under 25, all committed to creating meaningful conversations about social change. In this conversation, Jasmine and Lily dive into the responsibility that comes with having a voice in the digital age, discussing the balance between viral content and ethical storytelling, the importance of media literacy, and how young creators can use their platforms to inspire action rather than simply attract attention. The episode also explores the vision behind the Be the Change Media Academy, a new initiative aimed at equipping the next generation with the tools, confidence, and integrity needed to tell impactful stories and lead through media. Together, they reflect on the deeper question behind it all: What does it truly mean to “be the change”? This episode is a must-listen for young leaders, aspiring podcasters, storytellers, and anyone passionate about using media as a force for positive global impact. ✨ Key themes: • Youth leadership and media power • Ethical storytelling and responsibility • Media literacy in the digital age • Building global youth networks • Turning platforms into purpose 🎧 Listen now and discover why meaningful media matters. Closing reminder from the episode: “You don’t need millions of followers to change the world. You need integrity, intention, and impact.” Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/support]

The SJW Podcast Episode 19 with Tina Pokuaah

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/fan_mail/new] 🎙 SJW Podcast – Episode 19 Safeguarding, Faith & Building Cultures of Accountability In Episode 19 of the SJW Podcast, we are joined by Tina Pokuaah, Founder of Kesis Consulting — an international safeguarding trainer, consultant, woman of faith, mother, and recognised next-generation trailblazer. With over 15 years’ experience across education, social care, international development, and multiple global sectors, Tina supports organisations to build safer, accountable, and inclusive cultures. Her work centres on protecting children, young people, and adults at risk, while equipping leaders and organisations to respond effectively to safeguarding and domestic abuse concerns. In this powerful 30-minute conversation, Tina shares her journey into safeguarding, explores why safeguarding is not just a policy requirement but a cultural responsibility, and unpacks what faith-informed, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practice looks like in real life. Drawing on her global experience across the UK, Africa, the USA, and the Middle East, Tina offers insight, challenge, and hope for leaders navigating complex safeguarding landscapes. Tina holds a BSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Children and Young People, and an MA in Children, Youth and International Development. She was recognised as a Next-Generation Trailblazer by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, affirming her leadership and impact in the safeguarding field. This episode is essential listening for leaders, practitioners, faith communities, and anyone committed to protecting those most at risk and creating environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported. 🎧 Release date: 1 February at 6PM 🔗 Listen now: https://thesjwpodcast.buzzsprout.com [https://thesjwpodcast.buzzsprout.com/] 🔗 Connect with Tina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-pokuaah-bsc-dip-ma-8a98a413a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-pokuaah-bsc-dip-ma-8a98a413a] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/support]

The SJW Podcast Episode 18 with Balkis Chaabane

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/fan_mail/new] 🎙 SJW Podcast Guest Balkis Chaabane Peace & Security Practitioner | Founder & Executive Director, Youth Transforming Narratives Global 200 Women Power Leader | Human Rights Expert | Youth-Inclusive Peacebuilding Advocate Balkis Chaabane is a Tunisia-born Peace and Security Practitioner and one of the leading emerging voices advancing youth-inclusive peacebuilding across the MENA region and globally. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Transforming Narratives (YTN), a youth-led organisation committed to decolonisation, narrative transformation, and empowering young leaders to shape more just and inclusive societies. Recognised internationally for her impact, Balkis was named among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders 2024, representing Tunisia on the global stage. She is also a former Global Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), where she deepened her work at the intersection of peace, security, and global governance. With over seven years of experience, Balkis has worked with 25+ international organisations, including UNESCO, USAID, Peace Direct, and multiple UN entities, contributing as a trainer, programme designer, youth engagement specialist, and regional leader. She has launched fellowships, directed youth-led initiatives, and currently leads human rights training at the AMEL Institute, overseeing a network of nearly 1,000 alumni. A four-time full scholarship recipient, Balkis holds an Advanced Master’s in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law from the Geneva Academy and a Master’s in International Affairs from the Lebanese American University. Fluent in three languages, her work boldly challenges traditional systems while reshaping narratives around peace, justice, cultural identity, and youth leadership. 📍 Based in Tunisia 🌍 Available globally for speaking engagements, training, interviews, and policy consultations 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/balkis-chaabane [https://www.linkedin.com/in/balkis-chaabane/] 📸 Instagram: @balkis.chaabane | @balkischaabane96 🏷 Organisation: @yt.narratives Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/support]

The SJW Podcast Episode 17 with Lillian Ogbogoh

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/fan_mail/new] 🎙 SJW Podcast – Guest Feature Episode: Becoming Woman – The Power of Voice with Lillian Ogbogoh Transformational Storyteller | Feminine Power Architect | International Speaker | Host of In Her Own Name About Lillian Ogbogoh Lillian Ogbogoh is an international speaker, transformational storyteller, and Feminine Power Architect whose mission is to help high-achieving Black and Brown women stop shrinking and start leading boldly in their own name. A certified NeuroChange Practitioner, Coach, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lillian blends behavioural science, storytelling, and archetypal leadership to guide women into deeper self-ownership. Her signature methodology — Voice, Power, Becoming — sits at the core of her transformation framework Becoming Woman, empowering women to move from overfunctioning and burnout into embodied, legacy-level influence. Lillian is also the host of In Her Own Name, a powerful podcast that curates intimate, unapologetic conversations on identity, leadership, and navigating systems not designed with women of colour in mind. Her magnetic presence, radical clarity, and ability to shift the atmosphere make her a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer. She has delivered leadership talks and workshops for organisations including the UK Civil Service, NatWest, the Ministry of Justice, and multiple Pan-African leadership platforms. Across all her work, Lillian remains committed to helping women reclaim their visibility, rewrite limiting narratives, and lead with authenticity and power. Podcast: In Her Own Name Streaming on all platforms A courageous and soul-stirring exploration of identity, visibility, and what it truly means to lead boldly as a woman of colour. Lillian invites guests into deep conversations on joy, power, reclaiming voice, and stepping into spaces designed to shrink you — without apology. Connect & Bookings * Website: www.LillianOgbogoh.com [http://www.lillianogbogoh.com/] * Email: Lillian@lillianogbogoh.com * Instagram: @lillian.ogbogoh * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianogbogoh/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianogbogoh/] * Location: London, UK Available globally for speaking, interviews, panel discussions, and corporate training. Host Intro (One-Liner) “Today’s guest is Lillian Ogbogoh — an international speaker and host of In Her Own Name, who helps high-achieving women stop shrinking and start leading in their own name.” Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391704/support]