Irish-Ghanaian boxing champion Lesley Sackey shares her remarkable journey from avoiding PE class to winning EU gold medals, and ultimately founding Fight Forward and Pillow.AI. After surviving a seven-year abusive relationship, Lesley transformed her trauma into purpose, creating innovative organizations that use boxing as a therapeutic tool for domestic abuse survivors. She details how physical movement releases "calcified energy" stored in the body, helping women reclaim their power and voice.

As a mother of three and a social entrepreneur, Lesley discusses balancing motherhood with her mission to help 10,000 women fight forward. Her story exemplifies how African women are pioneering trauma-informed approaches to healing and demonstrates that our greatest challenges can become our most meaningful contributions to the world.

You will learn:

• How to harness physical movement as a healing tool: Boxing can help process trauma by shifting "calcified energy" stored in the body through intentional physical activity.
• How to build a supportive community for healing: Creating safe spaces where women can be heard without judgment is essential for recovery after abuse.
• How to reclaim your power after trauma: Setting challenging goals that push your boundaries can help rebuild confidence and self-trust.
• How to maintain mental well-being through movement: Regular physical activity serves as a foundation for mental wellness and can help process emotions that might otherwise remain trapped.
• How to transform personal pain into purpose: By sharing your journey authentically, you can create pathways for others to heal while continuing your own healing process

What We Discuss:

[01:27] - Irish-Ghanaian Heritage and Cultural Identity

[08:57] - From Theatre Kid to Unexpected Athlete

[14:21] - Finding Her Boxing Community

[19:43] - Winning Gold: The European Championships

[26:30] - Life's Unexpected Plot Twist

[30:12] - The Kadara Moment: Birth of Fight Forward

[36:03] - Boxing as Trauma Healing Medicine

[42:07] - Pillow: Tech Solution for Survivors

[47:10] - Success Habits of a Champion

[52:52] - Life Lessons from the Boxing Ring

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Fight Forward Website |Pillow.AI Website

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts. 

While we spotlight African women's experiences, our stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.

Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living. 

This podcast is a production of Kadara Media LLC. All rights reserved.