|E39| Noreen talks: How My Family, Legacy & Heritage Has Made Me A Positive Disruptor

Noreen is a debut novelist and TedX speaker, having recently released her father's memoir in May 2021. Her father, Amir, is an expat from the 1972 Ugandan Asian expulsion, ordered by President Idi Amin. However, writing was not always something she had intended to pursue. In this episode, we explore what inspired her to document her dad's incredible journey and experiences, how her poems were published in an anthology, delivering her first Ted Talk and much more. In this episode, we discuss: Writing her father's memoirs Ugandan Asians' lack of addressing their emotions and the story of being expelled from Uganda Understanding and 'appreciating' our previous generations' struggles (and vice versa?) What it means to be a 'positive disruptor' (the topic of her Tedx talk) The 3 keys to success of South Asians after Ugandan explusion Navigating an East Africa, Indian and Pakistani identity in a Catholic school The key to becoming a better communicator within different communities Not fitting into the stereotype of other South Asain schoolkids Deciding to write her debut book 'Expelled from Uganda How to become free of who you think you're meant to b Is globalisation and technology making cultures more appreciated or more diluted? Quotes by Noreen: "this was my last hurdle, this was the last label that i needed to understand and fuse as part of me - and i had an urge to put it in the public" "until you don't step out of your own shoes and try to gain perspective on other people's experiences, you can't fully see yourself as well" "many people out there are almost trapped and enslvaed to their own version of who they THINK they are" About Noreen Noreen has led a successful and ongoing career for a over a decade in the field of further education as a Lecturer of Digital Arts and Creative Media. Ever since she had deep rooted conversations with her father of his experiences back in March 2019, Noreen decided it was high time it was documented. After gathering most of the details, they both decided there was enough material to publish a book. Noreen took to seeking writing courses and mentors who assisted her in finding her feet within the writing community. She joined a local writer's group in Sheffield, where she had the pleasure of having her poems published in an anthology. She had the opportunity to explore various themes, genres and ideas amongst experienced members of the group. It’s been a long journey and a labour of love, but her work is finally complete and is available to purchase on Amazon. Watch Noreen on TedxDoncaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnLCYWpG1hk Get in Touch: https://www.noreennasim.com/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.