BBIB Episode #23 | Out of The Darkness And "INTU" The Light | Ft. Shilla Shomai

BBIB Episode #23 | Out of The Darkness And "INTU" The Light | Ft. Shilla Shomai

Introducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcast Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcast Want to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.com Want to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcast Want to feature in our podcast? Email us: bbib.thepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Shilla and Multiple Roles 00:03:46 - Balancing Career and Motherhood 0:07:24 - The Pressure to Prove Myself in Academia 00:10:45 - Writing a Book 00:14:02 - Positive Experience in the Care System 00:17:25 - Discovering Passions and Encouraging Young People 00:20:52 - Overcoming the Odds and Creating Change 00:24:22 - The Importance of a Supportive Network 00:27:48 - Pursuing Your Dreams & Overcoming Challenges 00:30:52 - Outro

BBIB Episode #22 | I Quit My Job, Then Tripled My Income | Ft. Heike Faith Adex

Introducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcast Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcast Want to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.com Want to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcast Want to feature in our podcast? Email us: bbib.thepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction with Faith 00:02:28 - Faith's Story & Career Change 00:04:51 - Transitioning into Tech & Engineering 00:07:24 - The Importance of Pursuing What You Want 00:09:55 - Quitting My Job and Taking the Leap 00:12:24 - Work-Life Balance and Flexibility 00:14:48 - The Financial Rewards of Working in Tech 00:17:32 - The Impact of Leaving Jobs Without Support or Opportunities 00:20:00 - Taking Advantage of Internal Networks 00:22:20 - Gratitude for the Support

BBIB Episode #21 | Improving Black Student Experiences | Ft. Iman Federico-Awi

Introducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcast Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcast Want to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.com Want to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcast Want to feature in our podcast? Email us: bbib.thepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Iman and Her Journey 00:03:22 - Teaching 16-18 Year Olds 00:06:51 - Challenges in the Teaching Profession 00:10:30 - Feeling of Not Belonging in the Teaching Profession 00:14:17 - Challenges of Teaching in the UK 00:17:13 - Challenges in Differentiating Instruction 00:20:30 - The Challenges of Teaching During Covid 00:23:28 - The Challenges Faced by Students During Covid 00:27:06 - Barriers Faced by Black Students in Higher Education 00:30:14 - Personal Identity & Outro

BBIB Episode #20 | The Current State of UK Hospitals | Ft. Abimbola Ogunseyi

Introducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcast Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcast Want to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.com Want to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcast Want to feature in our podcast? Email us: bbib.thepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introducing Abimbola and her Occupation 00:03:18 - Witnessing Loss of Life in her Work 00:06:43 - Juggling Work and Personal Life 00:10:03 - The Impact of Social Support in Hospitals 00:13:04 - The Challenge of Communicating in Faith Communities 00:16:11 - Work-Life Balance and Doctor Shortage 00:19:19 - Economic Issues and Struggles 00:22:34 - The Influence of Leeds on Faith Journey 00:25:57 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Insecurities 00:29:08 - Outro

BBIB Episode #19 | Education And The Pursuit Of Justice | Ft. Paul Olubayo

Introducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcast Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcast Want to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.com Want to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcast Want to feature in our podcast? Email us: bbib.thepodcast@gmail.com This podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Paul and Background 00:02:32 - Activism in Education 00:04:54 - Educating the Younger Generation 00:07:21 - Harnessing the Power of Young People for Change 00:09:35 - Utilizing Social Media to Influence Change 00:11:46 - Balancing Activism and Life 00:16:35 - Finding Balance in the Midst of Stress 00:18:53 - Redefining Activism and Pushing Boundaries for Change 00:21:09 - Outro