Nooshin, a Chartered Architectural Technologist and sustainability specialist, champions Ecological Economics for environmental sustainability. A former academic, she fled Iran with her son, facing challenges to secure their rights. Migrating to Turkey in 1996 and the UK in 2000, she achieved refugee status in 2003 after legal battles. Both Nooshin and her son are now proud British citizens. Her profound commitment to motherhood defines her, emphasizing it as the most significant achievement in her life.

Kwame Asamoah-Kwarteng, a Ghanaian Cocoa Farmer's son and seasoned cocoa sector expert, boasts extensive experience in managing industrial and research projects within the Cocoa-Chocolate value chain. As a distinguished Columnist for The Cocoa Post and the Business & Financial Times, his insights shape industry discourse. Notably, Kwame made history as the 1st International student in the University of Manchester's 158-year history, elected General Secretary/President of the largest students Union in the UK. Follow his contributions on Twitter (@asamoahpeters) and explore his articles via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwameasamoahkwarteng) and Linktr.ee (https://linktr.ee/Kwames_Articles).

Georgia Rose was an elected member of the Students’ Union at Swansea University, where she worked part time alongside her studies and campaign to make the University and its students more sustainable and environmentally friendly. With her role she undertook regular beach cleans, attending Sustainability Conferences in Nottingham, banning single-use plastics and coffee cups across both campuses and raising over £300 for the Amazon Rainforest.

Being an active member of the Students’ Union gave her the opportunity to increase her confidence and embrace the knowledge she gained during Geography undergraduate studies, in order to help the university and its students become more sustainable.

In addition, she believes being Environmental Officer has also her vital experience which will help benefit her future career goals in Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change and Conservation. In addition to my different roles at University, She was the Charity Representative for the Swansea University Geography Society for an academic year and the Vice President of the society for 4 months. She organized fortnightly events for charity, large events such as the annual Geography Ball and Christmas Meal. During her time on committee, the Geography Society was voted 'highly commendable' for Society of the Year 2018/2019 and was the Students' Union's first official Society of The Month in October 2019. In this episode she talks about the importance of speaking about climate change and what steps we as young people can take.

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*TRIGGER WARNING * This episode speaks about eating disorders . If you’re struggling please seek help ( contacts mentioned below ). Alejandra A.K.A Alex is a Neuroscience and Psychology graduate Internationally published model. In this podcast she talks about how Social media can negatively affect body image because users are typically exposed to thin, fit, and "idealized" body types and will often compare themselves to peers and celebrities. Pictures on social media, many of which are altered, play a role in how one seeks validation, often finding our worth by how many “likes” and comments we receive. I have worked with individuals that have used this to decide if they were going to eat that day or not. Selfies on social media can potentially send a message that our beauty determines our worth and our body, a message of which many with an eating disorder struggle. Helpline: 0808 801 0677 Studentline: 0808 801 0811

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Ryan, now an Academy Tutor at Carshalton Athletic Football Club, overcame a challenging upbringing in South London, navigating troubled teenage years. After facing adversity, he transformed his life, dedicating himself to community and youth work. In his journey, Ryan emphasizes the significance of steering young minds away from the streets and reflects on the essence of home. Touching on Euro 2020, he sheds light on systemic issues contributing to racism. While rooted in South London, he shares insights from his impactful experiences in Bolton and Leicester.

Inês, a 24-year-old psychology graduate from Swansea University, adopted a vegetarian lifestyle 8 years ago, transitioning to veganism 4 years later. During her university days, she crafted quick and budget-friendly recipes. Post-graduation, she compiled her culinary wisdom into "NOURISH WITH NISH," a vegan food blog now evolving into a book set to launch on July 30th 2022. Explore her delicious and practical creations designed especially for students and those embracing a vegan journey away from home at https://www.nourishwithnish.com.

The tragic death of Sarah Everard ignited a UK movement against violence towards women. Seeking answers and action, today's podcast episode aims to provide a platform for connection, reflection, and understanding. In this conversation, Lyndsey Vaughton, a former detective with 16 years in Lancashire Constabulary, delves into her transition from pursuing justice to working closely with domestic abuse victims. With a background in child protection and a current focus on a Ph.D. in Psychology Psychotherapy, Lyndsey sheds light on the crucial need for societal change to prevent violence and abuse.

In June 2017, Grenfell Tower's tragic fire claimed 72 lives. Our guest, Gill Kernick, a former resident, now works with high-hazard industries. Passionate about accident prevention, she champions leadership and culture, emphasizing frontline voices. Gill's global impact extends from executive coaching to strategic safety initiatives. Explore her insights on fostering change and preventing major accidents, drawing from diverse experiences worldwide. Visit her platform, The Grenfell Enquirer, dedicated to learning and preventing such catastrophes: grenfellenquirer.blog

Amelia McLoughlan, Network Director of Disabled Students UK talks about disability, disabled students and the impact of the pandemic on how disabled people are seen and how we can change that narrative.

Disabled Students UK is a voluntary disabled student-led organisation who envision a world where disabled students have the same access to education as non-disabled students. They work collectively to make universities truly accountable to their disabled student and disability law.

Amelia works as Network Director co-ordinating and faciliating spaces for disabled students, disabled students officers and activists in order to raise their collective voices. She holds a anthropology degree and postgraduate diploma in palaeopathology from Durham University, and was formerly Welfare & Liberation Officer at Durham SU (2019/20).

Twitter: @hamsterxwheels / @ChangeDisabled

Find out more at http://disabledstudents.co.uk

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Meet Daniel Sukula, a local hero at just 30 years old. 15 years ago, facing deportation to Congo's civil war, Daniel's family rallied with Boltonians, successfully lifting the threat and securing their safety. Now, as the Founder and CEO of Be The Best Community C.I.C, Daniel empowers disadvantaged youth in Bolton. Launched in 2015, the project, born out of community support, boasts 200+ members and partnerships with influential organizations. Daniel's impactful work extends to addressing knife crime in local schools, contributing to police services' improvement, and earning him an honorary England Football squad membership, recognized by the Football Association in 2020: https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/aug/23/daniel-sukula-lionhearts-230820