Flower Hour

Flower Hour

By shaun daniel carl floresSociety & CultureEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
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Flower Hour episodes

  • Politically Homeless and Philiosphically Nuanced: In Conversation With Jamal Walker

    Jamal Walker is a young man who reminds me of what we have in common. We are politically homeless and philosophically nomadic. Our views change all the time, we remain rarely stagnant. Having discourse is the key to helping the world we live in. Within the conversation, we tried to find solutions, as omnivorous is the lifestyle best describing how he eats up issues with a wide array of discussions.

    Jamal is also 1/3 of the podcast "As it unfolds" whereas directly taken from their podcast bio.

    "Inform! Explore! Inspire! A space for learning and unlearning as we navigate this thing called life. Jamal, Sarah & Rush discuss topical issues such as: Social Culture, Education & Current Affairs. Giving ordinary people from all walks of life an opportunity to express their journey “As It Unfolds”.

    Find Jamal on Instagram at @jamalwalker_ https://www.instagram.com/jamalwalker__/

    Support the podcast @asitunfolds_  https://www.instagram.com/asitunfolds_/

    It was a pleasure to have Jamal's words of wisdom has been imperative and I have taken away his optimism for the world, and remind myself that when catching up with old school friends, you can be taken back to school to learn. The day you stop learning is the day you stop living!

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    58 min
  • Wholesomely Masculine and Beautifully Feminine: In Conversation with Kay Rufai Founder of Smiling Boys Podcast

    Kay Rufai, a poet, photographer, filmmaker, playwright, mental health researcher, informed me of his own personal journey and professional journey. His work is monumental to exploring, uncovering and opening up the emotions of black boys allowing them to be more emotionally literate and conscious. 

    Often black men are not allowed or afforded the chance to be emotional, through family and even friends. Kay and I connected and found a brotherhood within one another.

    A well-researched man, who I will be personally supporting as his work is essential to the betterment and upliftment of young black boys and men

    Kay runs his own podcast which can be found here https://www.buzzsprout.com/991417

    A link to all his work can also be found: https://linktr.ee/Kayrufai


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    1 hr 33 min
  • Black People cant do water sports, we cant swim?!: In Conversation with Jamaican Olympic Diver Yona Knight Wisdom

    Often we hear black people and water sports are two worlds that do not come together. Individuals like Yona remind us that black people can do water sports. Yona began his journey through gymnastics, transferring his strengths to diving. originally representing Great Britain he felt it was time to represent Jamaica. Meeting the likes of Usain Bolt who congratulated him on his achievements and his success, thus showing us how far he has come. 

    Yona and I explored his background, his journey to becoming an athlete and the decision to switch from Great Britain to Jamaica.

    Below you can find a link to Yona's Instagram if you want to ask further questions

    https://www.instagram.com/yonakw/?hl=en

    Enjoy!

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    57 min
  • The Man behind the "Mind The Gap", a handbook of clinical signs on black and brown skin: In conversation with Malone Mukwende

    Malone Mukwende is a third year medical student in London. He has co-authored on a Mind the Gap which is a handbook of signs and symptoms in black and brown skin.

    He noticed there was a lack of teaching in darker skin at medical school and decided to make a change about it.

    Thank you to this young man for being a breath of fresh air in a medical field that doesn’t always re

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Community centre rehabilitating the community: In Conversation with Carneys Community Centre

    Rehabilitation over revenge and prevention over cure, carneys community centre and their world is instrumental in proving young people with a new outlook on life. 

    In a society that typically holds them to negative standards, Carneys Community Centre reminds them that they can be something, they can be more. 

    Supported by the likes or stormzy and more, they will continue to pave the way for centres and society to remember young people need positive energy and to reminded they are more than their mistakes !

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Men need to talk more, open your mouths: In conversation with @sweetslewis from the @themant
    @sweetslewis from @themantalk , we spoke about the need for men to speak about their emotions. Knowing thy self is important to do the inner work is key. External validation prevents us fromSometimes working towards what is better for us in the long run.We spoke also about gratification and how the platform is encouraging dialogue between men all types of menCheck out their work and support !

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    1 hr
  • Young Politician who dreams have no limits: In conversation with @athianakec

    Athian is a 17 year old activist with the world at his feet and the wind on his doorstep. He embodies the hope and resilience of a growing generation who are fighting for change. The future looks bright!We discussed racism, black politics, akala and how the system needs to be equalised to help alleviate systemic racismGo and follow this young man who is a game changer @athianakec

    Thank you!

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    1 hr
  • A medical doctor hoping to close the gap: In conversation with @jess.olo

    Jess is a student medical doctor, with the world at her doctors tool. 

    We spoke about the medical inequalities facing black women in particular, Jess informed me of her journey to becoming the young person she is now. 

    With more people in the medical field with her Vigour, passion and dedication we are in safe hands. Thank you @jess.olo

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    1 hr
  • You knew Bobsleighing from Cool runnings, guess what its a olympic sport: In conversation with Professional Athlete Mica Moore
    @micalm92 her smile is as warm as her personality , we spoke about her journey from being an Olympian in running and also bobsleigh. As a woman she understand the pressure of being called too muscular, which only highlights her perseverance. Coached by her dad for the last 10 years she continues to reach the heights, thank you so much !

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    1 hr 1 min

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“Flower Hour” is a podcast that unravels the trajectories of individuals, seeking to comprehend why they are the person they are now, but also understanding the moments and times that…

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