The Elevate Podcast

The Elevate Podcast

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The Elevate Podcast episodes

  • Diversity and Inclusion Expert Aiko Bethea

    In this week's episode Ramita chats with Aiko Bethea about her roles at RARE Coaching & Consulting, and Brené Brown’s Daring Way, and the Dare to Lead communities about the importance of diversity, equity and psychological safety around the workplace and how we can shape this for our youth. 

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • RARE Coaching & Consulting
  • Aiko Bethea's website
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    54 min
  • Global Curriculum Designer Gahmya Drummond-Bey
    Gahmya recounts her journey of traveling to South Korea after Barack Obama's comments about the excellence of their education system. She tells us her first-hand findings and observations that have reshaped the way we should look at curriculums across the globe, what we need to focus on and how we can make the impact in schools children need. 
     
    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:
    • Gahmya Drummond-Bey's website
  • TED Talk
  • TED X Talks
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn-rWmoq7Is&feature=youtu.be
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0MDTptXOYo&feature=youtu.be
  • Teacher training
  • Books
  • Workshops and retreats
  • Digital Online Learning Platform
  • 49 min
  • Former Co-owner & Vice Chairman of Arsenal FC & former Vice-Chairman of the FA, David Dein

    We are joined by none other than the Former Co-owner and Vice Chairman of the Arsenal Football Club and the former Vice-Chairman of the Football Association, David Dein. A visionary and pioneering force within the sport who transformed in many ways including founding the first women's team. He and Ramita also discuss rehabilitation within prisons, transferable learnings from the boardroom to the classroom, and advice on how to lead a successful life.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Twinning Project
  • Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
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    54 min
  • Mother, Transgender Activist, and Pediatrician Paria Hassouri
    Pediatrician, and mum of 3, Paria Hassouri joins the Elevate Podcast sharing her story with raw honesty of acceptance. We explore her journey of overcoming a parent's grief  along with the overwhelming challenges surrounding her inspiring daughter's transition during her teenage years. 
     
    Her book 'Found in Transition'. 
    Paria's website.
     
    You’ll find her on social media here: 
     
    Facebook 
    Twitter 
    Instagram 
    1 hr 12 min
  • ADHD Coach Soli Lazarus

    Soli Lazarus joins the Elevate Podcast and is gracious in sharing her story of raising her son with ADHD. We go in-depth into the misconceptions, and the feelings kids with ADHD go through without us realizing.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Soli Lazarus' website
  • Yellow Sun
  • 50 min
  • Brand Manager and Entrepreneur Angela Farrugia

    An entrepreneurial discussion with the co-founder of one of the most successful Brand Management companies in the world. Angela Farrugia shares her wealth of knowledge and outlines her journey to the top to inspire and encourage others that the same ability and success rests within us all.

    44 min
  • World Salsa Champion Artia Zandian

    World champion dancer and teacher Artia Zandian shares his experience of being brought up in Iran, and how he didn't let their outlawing of dancing get in the way of achieving his dream. Having not only overcome the challenge of moving from his home country to Australia, Artia also discusses mental health concerns and eating disorders, and shares what we can do to help those in need.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Artia Zandian's website
    44 min
  • Computer Scientist and Software Engineer Hannah Beder

    A passionate conversation with creative technologist Hannah Beder. Ramita and Hannah dive into the gender disparity in STEM, and how these roles are risking our children's curiosity to try new things.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Creatable
  • Time's 'Kid of the Year'
  • The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen
  • 48 min
  • Dyslexia Specialist Sally Ashcroft

    Sally Ashcroft joins the podcast and enlightens us about the highly-complex world of dyslexia. She shares resources, parenting tips, advice, and stories she has experienced throughout her career to help aid those struggling with the disorder, along with those not even aware they are part of this incredible community.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Handy Spelling
  • British Dyslexia Association
  • Dyslexia advice and training
  • 53 min
  • Serial Entrepreneur and Author Mo Gawdat

    The one and only Mo Gawdat joins the Elevate Podcast and shares his extraordinary knowledge about how we can invest in our own happiness. Ramita and Mo discuss loss, technology's influence in the modern world, and how our very own children have an innate wisdom within them, and how we can discover it.

    You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

    • Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
  • Solve for Happy book
  • 1 hr 19 min

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Conversations on how to empower girls with thought leaders, innovators, educators, creatives and activists who champion girls. Working together to lift young girls to live remarkable lives.