The Art of Otherness

June 19 is world sickle cell day and in this month’s episode, we are shining the light on sickle cell disease with Agnes Nsofwa the Founder and Executive Director of Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy (ASCA) and Amplify Sickle Cell Voices International.

Our conversation is on the challenges of advocacy, knocking on doors of manufacturers to have Hydroxyurea doses reduced for sickle cell patients, newborn screening and the power of connection.

“You have no control over who opens doors. We have knocked on many policymakers and organisations doors and people did not respond. But when I believe in something I don’t give up. Be persistent, be resilient, know when to stay back, then pick it up and keep going. Remember you can’t do advocacy alone have a team around you.” Agnes

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Divya Mohan is an author of children’s books. Her upcoming book is “The Angry Alligator and the big Atishoo!”

She has 5 children's books under her belt. We talked about  anger management for kids, her 5am self care routine, self appreciation, resilience and ignoring the haters on social media.

Quote: "Plant your thoughts on paper all the time and keep nurturing them. Do not forget to pull out the weeds of doubt" - Divya Mohan

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Get her books from Amazon https://amzn.to/3dmLNsI

Olivia Omotosho is the 10-year old author of 21 Girls Who Made the World a Better Place. The book features the likes of Thandiwe Chama, Ruby Bridges and Bana Alabed whose advocacy in education, civil rights and refugees are changing other young peoples' future.

We discussed how young people can achieve anything, her passion for writing and the support from her parents that keeps her motivated.

21 Girls Who Made the World a Better Place is available on Amazon and if you are in Australia and New Zealand, you can order using this secure link http://bit.ly/21GirlsWMTWABP

Quote: “No matter how young you are, you can achieve anything" - Olivia Omotosho

Bemba Proverb: Imiti ikula empanga - Today's bush is tomorrow's forest

Conversations on fearless authenticity is back. This episode get to know your host Mayase the human centred storytelling technologist why she is digging into studies, how she is doing self care, growing as a leader in Tech and most importantly how she is navigating her way to her true self.

Episode Proverb

Bemba: Inshiku tashi chela mumo

English: Days do not awake the same

Gama and the magical elephant is adapted from a Sri Lankan tale "The farmer went to heaven"

Lesson

This conversation with Twaambo Kapilikisha host of Tea time with Twaambo podcast is about individualism in motherhood, postnatal depression, and how we can support the mothers around us. 

Loves: Seeing young people exploring their creative side

Pet peeve: ironing

Quote: “Not everything you hear works for your child"

Renee Aharon is a Writer and Director focused on helping businesses discover their authentic voice with the magic of words. She combines creative, technical and strategic perspectives to create genuine, exciting connections.

My conversation with amazing human Renee Aharon touched on Jewish culture, storytelling, developing lasting connections and how to make your business memorable

Loves: Connecting with people

Pet Peeve: That she thinks that she does not have enough time

Quote: "It's ok not to know everything. Go with the flow of things when plans don’t go the way you thought they would. "

Jack Sussmilch is a neurodiversity advocate, technology leader, and inventor. He specialises in building software development teams by bringing neurodivergent thinking into organisations.

Our conversation is on Neurodiversity, Autism, and Creativity as a service

Loves: Using innovation and technology to enhance human life

Quote: "If you want to innovate you can’t have people who think the same way"

Go to the links below for more information on autism and S23M

S23M Website

S23Ms Autistic Collaboration website

S23M Creativity As a Service

https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient

Come with me to a land where animals speak and adventure never ceases.

Country of Origin: Botswana

Lesson: Just because someone is doing something doesn’t mean you too must do it. Find your own path. 

"Where attention goes, energy flows" - Marie Forloe

Sound Editor - Jimmie Linville