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Since the 8th and 9th of April, the La Soufriere volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines has been erupting consistently. There was an evacuation of over 10,000 people from the Red Zone to a safer part of the island in the Green Zone. However, recurrent eruptions and thick clouds of ash which cover a large portion of the island has traveled as far as St Lucia and Barbados; this has compounded the disastrous effects of the volcano on the people and island itself. The island is also dealing with the current Covid-19 pandemic like the rest of the world and also a recent Dengue fever outbreak. In this special episode, UnMute Now speaks with guests Dr. Rose-Ann Smith who is a Natural Disaster Management Consultant and Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus) and the St. Vincent Consul General in Northern Ireland Dr. Christopher Stange about the impact of this humanitarian crisis on St. Vincent and if there is a way to move forward.

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Amidst the hustle and bustle and the heaviness of the past few weeks,let's have a chuckle. In this episode we take a look at cultural  proverbs and their meanings in a conversation dubbed "Granny Used to  Say..." The  proverbs we reflect on are those which offer words of caution, wisdom  or plain old humour from our repository of loving memories..come along  and join the conversation and share your own memories.

In this episode we discuss how to 'Bridge the Gap' with the lovely Lata  Sharma. Lata is a lady of Indian descent born and raised in Northern  Ireland who grew up during "The Troubles". She tells of her own cultural  clashes as well as her experiences as a person whose face 'did not  fit', whilst paying tribute to the community in which she was born. We  hope you enjoy it!

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Hey Friends! In this episode we have invited two HR specialists: Clover Watts and Sylvia Ombati to help us put our best corporate foot forward! Whether you are looking to land that dream job or looking  to progress in your current job we've got you covered Tune in and have your pen and paper ready!

In "Funny Mummy" the ladies celebrate Mother's Day by having a laugh at some of the amusing aspects of Motherhood.

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For our 2021 International Women's Day special! "Spotlight 6" We  selected 6 amazing women from the Ethnic and Migrant communities in  Northern Ireland who are doing amazing things in their careers and chosen fields. In keeping with the theme for IWD 2021, they are choosing  to challenge: bias, stereotypes, patriarchy, prejudice, cultural taboos concerning mental health and much more! Featured are: Dr. Manal Mahdi - OBGYN, Vivian Ogundipe- Counsellor,  Andrea Montgomery- Playwright /Theatre Production, Joan Boyle-  Corporate Lawyer, Grace Abosi- Fashion Designer, Sasha Samara- Singer,  Song Writer.

It is a refreshing and enlightening discussion.

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Last  season, the podcast hosts received a special request from one of the  young ladies they mentor. In response, on today's episode, the ladies of UnMute Now discuss advice or messages they would give to their younger selves. It promises to be fun, light-hearted and insightful. #unmutenowpodcast #raisethevolume

Valentine's Day is this weekend and the ladies of UnMute Now discuss Valentine's Day past and present. Is it just a nostalgic notion for some or a day to celebrate romance? While some make a big deal about Valentine's Day, others aren't fussed. What does Valentine's Day look like in a pandemic and how are people finding or maintaining love in lock-down? 

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Hi guys! We're back! On a new Podcast Host! Happy 2021! Welcome to Season 2 and the first  episode of our re-branded UnMute Now podcast. The ladies share a catch  up of what they have been up to since the end of Season 1 and how  they're been making it through the current pandemic and yet another lock  down. They are ready to continue raising the volume in the new season! 

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Hey guys! We are currently in Lockdown (again) but the ladies of UnMute podcast have been busy these past few months working on a re-brand for Season 2 of our podcast! As you can see, we've changed our name to UnMute Now! We're still bringing you fun, insightful and informative discussions in our episodes. We didn't expect to be in lockdown at this time but true to our brand name we Pivot! and turn obstacles into opportunities! Join us this Friday at 7:30 pm for our Season 2 Introduction! #UnmuteNow #unmutenowpodcast #ukpivot #raisingthevolume