She Leads For Legacy

012: Inclusive A.I. - How Erika Brodnock MBE is Redressing the Balance

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu. In this episode, Sharon and Afiya speak with Erika Brodnock MBE – tech entrepreneur, researcher, and fierce advocate for equity.  The chat about her remarkable journey from teen mother to systems disruptor shaping the future of AI and wellbeing. They discuss the power of resilience, the dangers of algorithmic injustice, and how Erika is creating inclusive technology that supports workplaces and communities to truly thrive. Connect with Erika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabrodnock/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabrodnock/] Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time. For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/ [https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/]

011: Introverted, Visible, and Leading : Carol Stewart

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu. This episode features a chat with Carol Stewart, an executive coach, author, and champion for introverted women in leadership. Carol shares her inspiring journey from clerical assistant to founder of her own coaching business. They explore the power of introversion, the challenges of visibility in the workplace, and the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in leadership. Carol's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/] Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time. For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/ [https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/]

010: Leading with Purpose: Claire Quansah on Self-Belief and Allyship

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu. This episode welcomes Claire Quansah, she's a leader in change around her industry and is now helping agencies to grow - people first. She discusses how to lead with purpose and having the self-belief to make a difference in your organisation, along with finding allyship in your colleagues. Connect with Claire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-quansah/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-quansah/?originalSubdomain=uk] Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time. For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/ [https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/]

009: Equality vs Equity : Jenny Garrett OBE

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu. This episode welcomes Jenny Garrett OBE, award-winning career coach, author, and advocate for equity in the workplace, to explore the urgent need for inclusive leadership and systemic change. Jenny shares insights from her latest book Equality vs Equity and her decades of empowering women and advancing racial equity. We discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of sponsorship over mentorship, and how leaders can move from performative gestures to genuine, equity-driven action. Jenny's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Equality-Equity-Tackling-Issues-Workplace/dp/1803826762 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Equality-Equity-Tackling-Issues-Workplace/dp/1803826762] Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time. For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/ [https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/]

008: Leaping Beyond Limits : Abigail Irozuru

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu. In this episode, Olympian and businesswoman Abigail Irozuru joins She Leads for Legacy to share her powerful story of resilience, faith, and reinvention following a career-threatening injury.  Abi reflects on her early influences and the path that led her from dance and the Air Training Corps to elite athletics. Sharon, Afiya and Abi explore the hidden costs of high performance, Abi's remarkable return to Olympic finals, and her evolution into a speaker and entrepreneur passionate about wellbeing, purpose, and legacy. Her Website: https://abigailirozuru.com/ [https://abigailirozuru.com/] Abbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/?hl=en-gb [https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/?hl=en-gb] Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time. For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/ [https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/]