Growing up Black in the UK Part 1 with James Pogson | Everyday Leadership Podcast

Stories are powerful and they play a key role in creating perspectives, informing identities and educating people. As we celebrate Black History Month I wanted to share untold stories of Black people and I could not think of anyone else than my guest today James who is a natural storyteller. About James Pogson: James Pogson is a Black British Narrative Storyteller: Writer. Speaker. Humorist. Creatively Clear Compelling Communicator with 25+ years working in the public, private, arts and entertainment sectors ______________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMP (Times are approximate) * What life was like growing up in the ’70s * Having “The Talk” with your parents * Paying to be insulted on TV * Not feeling British * Being put in a box at school by teachers because you were Black * Having a degree was a hindrance * The distinction between logic and emotion * Leaving his job for emotional reasons * Not being treated as a human * Aggressions are not micro *The problem with BAME * Have things got better _________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH GUEST LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pogson-617aa812/ If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / leave a comment - it goes a long way! ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Deezer | Amazon Music | Google Podcast | Podchaser | Podcast Addicts | Listen Notes For feedback or inquiry: [email protected] We appreciate you and your support! #everydayleadership #mindsetshift