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377 Preserving Confidence with Desna McKenzie
Fuelled by an unwavering passion for education, viewing it as a key to unlocking potential and a catalyst for social progress, Desna McKenzie recognises the historical injustice of education withheld from marginalised people for generations. Desna confronts the traumas and disenfranchisement experienced by Black children in the UK. As a devoted mother, Desna has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by the Black community in school systems, particularly impacting Black boys. For Desna, it’s about being really intentional in cultivating their potential and preserving confidence.
KEY TAKEAWAY
“As long as they are helpless and subjected to that unfairness, that creates disenfranchisement that pushes our children to the fringes of society.”
ABOUT DESNADesna is the Founder of Parents of Black Children UK, through which she champions educational advocacy and community unification for transformative change. In her podcast, "Higher Playing Field," Desna explores Black parenting, education, and community, paving the way for a new dawn of self-determination for the Black Community.
CONNECT WITH DESNA
https://higherplayingfield.com/
ParentsOfBlackChildren.co.uk/focusonwhy
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter
CONNECT WITH AMY
https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson
HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson
DISCLAIMER
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.
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Fuelled by an unwavering passion for education, viewing it as a key to unlocking potential and a catalyst for social progress, Desna McKenzie recognises the historical injustice of education withheld from marginalised people for generations. Desna confronts the traumas and disenfranchisement experienced by Black children in the UK. As a devoted mother, Desna has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by the Black community in school systems, particularly impacting Black boys. For Desna, it’s about being really intentional in cultivating their potential and preserving confidence.
KEY TAKEAWAY
“As long as they are helpless and subjected to that unfairness, that creates disenfranchisement that pushes our children to the fringes of society.”
ABOUT DESNADesna is the Founder of Parents of Black Children UK, through which she champions educational advocacy and community unification for transformative change. In her podcast, "Higher Playing Field," Desna explores Black parenting, education, and community, paving the way for a new dawn of self-determination for the Black Community.
CONNECT WITH DESNA
https://higherplayingfield.com/
ParentsOfBlackChildren.co.uk/focusonwhy
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.
WORK WITH AMY
Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY
Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter
CONNECT WITH AMY
https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson
HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson
DISCLAIMER
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.
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