In this episode Peymana, the first person of Afghan origin elected to public office in the United Kingdom, shares how her lived experiences as a child refugee coming to London from Afghanistan shaped the trajectory of her education and career. A refreshingly honest exchange with a politician who chronicles her journey from volunteering, charity work, activism to eventually finding her political home with the Labour Party in Harrow. She is fierce in her approach in that she has clarity and direction about the role politics and politicians should play in society. For her, politics is inseparable from campaigning and activism, it is not about the 'me' but about the 'we' and 'us'. She is one of those rare change markers, with not only a vision for society that is inclusive, collaborative and safe for everyone but she is armed with a plan. Scouted by the Obama Foundation to take part in the leaders in Europe programme, she absolutely has the drive, passion and fire to trailblaze and responsibly pull the ladder down for those behind her.