• BBIB Episode #01 | Meet The Co-Founders of RARA | Ft. Emma Taonga
    Mar 15 2023

    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 - Intro
    00:28 - What is RARA?
    03:18 - Black Invisibility
    05:45 - The Birth of RARA
    12:18 - RARA Community Projects
    23:11 - RARA Consultancy Services
    32:29 - Next steps for RARA
    38:49 - RARA Academy
    41:50 - RARA Research
    44:02 - Final words
    44:33 - Outro

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    45 mins
  • BBIB Episode #02 | Visibility of Black Women in Criminology | Ft. Jen Harris
    Mar 22 2023

    Chiedza interviews Jen Harris, Founder and Director of The CrimiTalk and The Black Criminology Network. Jen is also a Criminology PhD Researcher with a focus on Policing, Race Relations and Critical Race Theory, with the view to centre perspectives from Black Communities.

    Learn more about CrimiTalk - https://thecrimitalk.com/
    Learn more about The Black Criminology Network - https://blackcriminologynetwork.com/
    Contact Jen Harris at - https://linktr.ee/Criminolojen

    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 - Intro
    00:49 - Founding Crimi-Talk & The Black Criminology Network
    04:38 - Why Jen chose to study criminology
    07:35 - Why social support systems are needed
    10:36 - Managing her mental health during a pandemic
    14:45 - Identifying pressing social issues in policing
    17:29 - Responding to pressing social issues in policing
    18:18 - Jen's vision and ambition for her body of work
    21:51 - Jen's advice to 16-year-old Jen
    23:05 - Final words
    23:55 - Outro

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    24 mins
  • BBIB Episode #03 | Black Representation in Higher Education | Ft. Udy Archibong
    Mar 29 2023

    Get ready for an enlightening conversation as Chiedza converses with a true champion of diversity and inclusion in higher education, Uduak Archibong PhD MBE. As the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of the Centre for Inclusion and Diversity at the University of Bradford, Uduak has a wealth of experience and insights to share on the topic. This episode promises to be a candid and thought-provoking discussion on the importance of representation in higher education. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain some valuable knowledge and perspective! Tune in now.

    Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/
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    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 - Intro
    00:49 - Introducing Professor Udy Archibong
    01:17 - Is there a need for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion?
    04:20 - Has the UK made progress since George Floyd on racial lines?
    08:24 - What should we be doing going forwards towards progression?
    18:53 - Representation and presenting yourself authentically
    26:39 - Udy's career journey, highlights and challenges
    37:22 - Advice for Black women in the education sector
    42:56 - Final words
    43:46 - Outro

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    44 mins
  • BBIB Episode #04 | Black Representation in Clinical Psychology | Ft. Nihad Mahama
    Apr 5 2023

    Join Chiedza in a thought-provoking conversation with Nihad Mahama, a Doctoral Trainee Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Your Guide Therapy. Get ready to delve into the important topic of the lack of Black representation in the field of clinical psychology and the need for interventions to enhance access to clinical services. This podcast promises to provide real and authentic insights into an issue that affects many individuals and communities. Don't miss out on this enlightening and informative discussion!

    Learn more about Your Guide Therapy - https://www.instagram.com/yourguide.therapy/
    Contact Nihad Mahama at Your Guide Therapy - nihad.yourguide@gmail.com

    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:

    0:00 - Introduction to Episode 4
    2:01 - Nihad's clients and the people she helps
    3:28 - Why Nihad chose to pursue a career in Psychology
    5:06 - The Liverpool demographic in Nihad's field of study
    8:17 - Barriers disabling minority groups from accessing clinical services
    15:21 - What does the field of Psychology look like post-pandemic?
    19:55 - 'Your Guide Therapy' Nihad's online platform
    24:51 - Conclusion
    26:23 - Outro

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    27 mins
  • BBIB Episode #05 | Entrepreneurship, Motherhood and Women's Wellness | Ft. Esta Yemaya
    Apr 12 2023

    Tune in as Chiedza engages in a heart-to-heart with Esta Yemaya, a Holistic Mindset Coach and the visionary founder of Female Magik. In this episode, they discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, and the challenges of navigating the highs and lows of business and motherhood, while pursuing a harmonious work-life balance. Expect nothing but real and transparent insights here on #BBIB.

    Learn more about Female Magik - https://linktr.ee/femalemagik
    Check our Female Magik on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/femalemagik/
    Contact Esta Yemaya at Female Magik - femalemagik@gmail.com

    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:

    0:00 - Introduction to Esta & Female Magik
    1:51 - How Female Magik began
    3:33 - Turning Female Magik into a Business
    7:45 -- Female Magik in the present, and looking to the future
    12:16 - The struggles of starting a business while raising children
    15:37 - Este's advice to her former self
    18:35 - Final words & where to find Esta
    21:20 - Outro

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    22 mins
  • BBIB Episode #06 | Giving Voice To Afro-Caribbean Mental Health Experiences | Ft. Titilope Awolola
    Apr 19 2023

    Join Chiedza in a thought-provoking conversation with Titilope Awolola, change management consultant and co-producer of Afromindz Mental Health Documentary. With a heart and passion to apply change management frameworks to drive culture and behavioural change, join Titilope as she dives into her journey of co-directing the production of a documentary during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explores some of the key findings of the documentary and the future direction of Afromindz. So don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that offers real insights into the power of story telling and the lessons learned having captured and documented the lived experiences of a collective of Black Afro-Caribbean individuals on their mental health journeys.

    Learn more about Afromindz - https://www.instagram.com/afro_mindz/
    Contact the team at Afromindz - afromindz@gmail.com

    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 TickTock - 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:

    0:00 - Introduction To Titilope Awolola
    0:20 - Intro To The Afromindz Documentary
    4:35 - Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services
    8:35 - Equipping Children With Mental Health Literacy
    10:59 - Barriers to Speaking On Mental Health Issues
    14:11 - The Intended Audience For The Documentary
    16:11 - Equipping Faith Communities To Engage With Mental Health Talk
    17:39 - Why Titilope Chose To Create The Documentary
    18:55 - The Future Of AfroMindz
    20:02 - Challenging A 'Hush Hush' Generation To Speak Up
    22:56 - Ethnic Differences Between Black Africans And Black Carribeans

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    27 mins
  • BBIB Episode #07 | Human Rights, Social Policy and Awaab's Law | Ft. Christian Weaver
    Apr 26 2023

    In this powerful episode, Chiedza Ikpeh sits down with Christian Weaver, an exemplary Barrister who specialises in Actions against the State, Inquests, Public Inquiries, and Parole Board work. Christian's work has been instrumental in leading the change in social policy following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who passed away due to prolonged exposure to mold in his home. As the barrister to Awaab's family, Christian has been at the forefront of the fight for justice, holding state bodies accountable for their actions. Through his work, Christian has helped shape social policy, ensuring that the rights of individuals are upheld and protected.

    Join us as we delve into Christian's experience and expertise, exploring his leading role in this landmark case and the broader implications for social justice and public policy. With a Legal 500 Tier 1 ranking as a rising star in Administrative and Public Law, Christian's insights are not to be missed! If you have any inquiries relating to this case, please contact gcnchambers@gcnchambers.co.uk or his instructing solicitors at info@farleys.com. Don't miss this must-watch episode of important conversation and advocacy.

    Follow Christian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christianweaver60/
    Follow Christian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChristianKamali
    Connect with Christian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianweaver01/
    Click to buy Christian's book "The Law 60 Seconds" - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-law-in-60-seconds/christian-weaver/9781788166492

    #BBIB is an all-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/

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    27 mins
  • BBIB Episode #08 | An Ex-Marine on Education and Representation | Ft. Miles Tagoe
    May 3 2023

    In this heartwarming podcast episode, host Chiedza sits down with Miles Tagoe, a true inspiration and pillar of his community. As a former marine, educator, and loving father from Toxteth, Liverpool, Miles draws on the invaluable lessons learned during his career journey.

    What truly stands out in this interview is Miles' unwavering belief in the transformative power of positive role models and diverse representation in shaping a brighter and better society. Additionally, he emphasises the grounding influence of his faith in shaping and guiding his work ethic.

    Miles' inspiring story serves as a reminder of the importance of representation, education, and faith in making a positive impact on the world around us. Tune in to this podcast episode for a conversation filled with warmth, wisdom, and inspiration.

    Follow Miles on Instagram - https://instagram.com/milest_316?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Read Miles’ Blog - https://substack.com/profile/49548318-miles-r-tagoe

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    40 mins