The Art of Otherness

Agnes Nsofwa the Global Health Advocate

June 19 is world sickle cell day and in this month’s episode, we are shining the light on sickle cell disease with Agnes Nsofwa the Founder and Executive Director of Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy (ASCA) and Amplify Sickle Cell Voices International. Our conversation is on the challenges of advocacy, knocking on doors of manufacturers to have Hydroxyurea doses reduced for sickle cell patients, newborn screening and the power of connection. “You have no control over who opens doors. We have knocked on many policymakers and organisations doors and people did not respond. But when I believe in something I don’t give up. Be persistent, be resilient, know when to stay back, then pick it up and keep going. Remember you can’t do advocacy alone have a team around you.” Agnes Connect with ASCA: * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AggieMN [https://www.facebook.com/AggieMN] * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scdtalks/ [https://www.facebook.com/scdtalks/] * Twitter https://twitter.com/AggieMN?s=09 [https://twitter.com/AggieMN?s=09] * Twitter https://twitter.com/scd_talks?s=09 [https://twitter.com/scd_talks?s=09] * Instagram @scd_talks * Instagram @AggieMN * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-n-72b88a6 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-n-72b88a6] * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/scd-talks-with-agnes [https://www.linkedin.com/company/scd-talks-with-agnes]

Divya Mohan the Children's Author

Divya Mohan is an author of children’s books. Her upcoming book is “The Angry Alligator and the big Atishoo!” She has 5 children's books under her belt. We talked about  anger management for kids, her 5am self care routine, self appreciation, resilience and ignoring the haters on social media. Quote: "Plant your thoughts on paper all the time and keep nurturing them. Do not forget to pull out the weeds of doubt" - Divya Mohan Connect with Divya: * Website: www.authordivya.com [http://www.authordivya.com/] * Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDivyaMohan [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDivyaMohan] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AuthorDivyaMohan [https://www.instagram.com/AuthorDivyaMohan] Get her books from Amazon https://amzn.to/3dmLNsI [https://amzn.to/3dmLNsI]

Olivia Omotosho the 10-year old author of 21 Girls Who Made the World a Better Place

Olivia Omotosho is the 10-year old author of 21 Girls Who Made the World a Better Place. The book features the likes of Thandiwe Chama, Ruby Bridges and Bana Alabed whose advocacy in education, civil rights and refugees are changing other young peoples' future. We discussed how young people can achieve anything, her passion for writing and the support from her parents that keeps her motivated. 21 Girls Who Made the World a Better Place is available on Amazon and if you are in Australia and New Zealand, you can order using this secure link http://bit.ly/21GirlsWMTWABP [http://bit.ly/21GirlsWMTWABP] Quote: “No matter how young you are, you can achieve anything" - Olivia Omotosho Bemba Proverb: Imiti ikula empanga - Today's bush is tomorrow's forest

Mayase the human centred storytelling technologist

Conversations on fearless authenticity is back. This episode get to know your host Mayase the human centred storytelling technologist why she is digging into studies, how she is doing self care, growing as a leader in Tech and most importantly how she is navigating her way to her true self. Episode Proverb Bemba: Inshiku tashi chela mumo English: Days do not awake the same

Gama and the magical elephant

Gama and the magical elephant is adapted from a Sri Lankan tale "The farmer went to heaven" Lesson Letting go of something wholesome is a simple as making a gesture.