She Leads For Legacy

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode, Sharon and Afiya speak with Erika Brodnock MBE – tech entrepreneur, researcher, and fierce advocate for equity.  The chat about her remarkable journey from teen mother to systems disruptor shaping the future of AI and wellbeing.

They discuss the power of resilience, the dangers of algorithmic injustice, and how Erika is creating inclusive technology that supports workplaces and communities to truly thrive.

Connect with Erika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabrodnock/

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode features a chat with Carol Stewart, an executive coach, author, and champion for introverted women in leadership. Carol shares her inspiring journey from clerical assistant to founder of her own coaching business.

They explore the power of introversion, the challenges of visibility in the workplace, and the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in leadership.

Carol's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode welcomes Claire Quansah, she's a leader in change around her industry and is now helping agencies to grow - people first.

She discusses how to lead with purpose and having the self-belief to make a difference in your organisation, along with finding allyship in your colleagues.

Connect with Claire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-quansah/

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode welcomes Jenny Garrett OBE, award-winning career coach, author, and advocate for equity in the workplace, to explore the urgent need for inclusive leadership and systemic change. Jenny shares insights from her latest book Equality vs Equity and her decades of empowering women and advancing racial equity.

We discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of sponsorship over mentorship, and how leaders can move from performative gestures to genuine, equity-driven action.

Jenny's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Equality-Equity-Tackling-Issues-Workplace/dp/1803826762

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode, Olympian and businesswoman Abigail Irozuru joins She Leads for Legacy to share her powerful story of resilience, faith, and reinvention following a career-threatening injury.  Abi reflects on her early influences and the path that led her from dance and the Air Training Corps to elite athletics.

Sharon, Afiya and Abi explore the hidden costs of high performance, Abi's remarkable return to Olympic finals, and her evolution into a speaker and entrepreneur passionate about wellbeing, purpose, and legacy.

Her Website: https://abigailirozuru.com/

Abbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/?hl=en-gb

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode of She Leads for Legacy, Sharon Afiya are joined by author, coach and gender equality advocate Hira Ali. Hira shares her journey from Pakistan to the UK, reflecting on the global challenges women face in the workplace and the inspiration behind her books Her Way to the Top and Her Allies.

Together, they explore the barriers women encounter, practical steps for allyship, and the importance of empathy over caution. Hira also highlights the role of intersectionality, and how to challenge workplace culture.

Buy and Review Her Allies: A Practical Toolkit to Help Men Lead Through Advocacy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Allies-Practical-Toolkit-Advocacy-ebook/dp/B0CRP6CXN8?ref_=ast_author_dp

Hira's official "Advancing Your Potential" Website: https://www.advancingyourpotential.com/

Hira's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hira-ali-careercoach/?originalSubdomain=uk

Hira's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancingyou/

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this Sharon and Afiya are joined by Caroline Flanagan — former lawyer, executive coach, international speaker, and author of Be The First. Caroline shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity and redefining what it means to lead as the "first" in the room.

They explore imposter syndrome, reframing exclusion as empowerment, and how to lead with legacy in mind.

Buy BE THE FIRST : AmazonUK

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya speak with Professor Dawn Edge, the first Black female professor at the University of Manchester, and a powerful advocate for equity in mental health.

She shares her journey to professorship, the significance of culturally inclusive research, and the importance of allies in creating lasting systemic change.

Connect with Dawn here: https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/dawn.edge

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya speak with Diane Modahl, former Olympic athlete and co-founder of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation. Diane shares her journey from elite sport to empowering young people through leadership and opportunity.

She discusses the resilience needed to overcome challenges, the importance of representation in sport, and how investing in future generations creates lasting impact.

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya reflect on Suzy Levy's address at the latest She Leads for Legacy "Accelerate Action" event.  Suzy is a leading advocate for workplace inclusion and author of Mind the Inclusion Gap. She shares her insights on fostering allyship and driving meaningful change in organisations.

They discuss the barriers to effective allyship, the role of senior leaders in championing diversity, and practical steps to create inclusive workplaces.

Here's Suzy's highly recommended book, "Mind the Inclusion Gap" : AmazonUK

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