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UnMute Now
by UnMute Now Podcast
UnMute Now Podcast is a product of UK Pivot an independent organisation which seeks to advocate and lobby primarily on behalf of minority communities in Northern Ireland, UK. Its primary aim is to highlight and speak on issues relevant but not limited to these communities.The hosts represent the African & Caribbean communities in Northern Ireland. There are: Angela, Nattassa, Raquel and Yolande.UnMute Now Podcast- "Raising the volume on the whispered conversations in our communities"
Episodes
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S5 Ep|8: Funding Diverse Communities with Kate Beggs
In this episode UnMute Now speaks with Kate Beggs, the Northern Ireland Director of The National Lottery Community Fund. We discuss how grassroot and other non- profit community organisations can access funding and just how the Fund goes about ensuring diverse communities can benefit. This is a...
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S5 Ep|7: Cancel Culture
Should we cancel 'cancel culture'? This is the question we're asking in this episode as we look at the phenomenon and how it affects people's lives and livelihoods. We also consider whether it has a more adverse effect on people from diverse backgrounds. Our special guest is community activist,...
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S5 Ep|5: Hot & Bothered
"Hot & Bothered"- Real Talk about Menopause. In this episode, we discuss the different phases of menopause and coping mechanisms as well as mental health and wellness for women. SPECIAL GUESTS Roisin Hillman Dr Daniel Gboloo-Teye UnMute Now Podcast is a product of UK Pivot, an independent...
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S5 Ep|6: Privilege- Do You Have It?
In this episode, we have an insightful about UK Pivot's Privilege Project with some of the participants in that project. Based on a similar exercise conducted by Harvard University, the project explores the concept of privilege in the Northern Irish context, through a 'Privilege Walk'. The...
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S5 Ep|4 Finding Repair in Reparations ft Dr. Esther Stanford Xosei
We present episode 4: "Finding Repair inReparations" with our special guest Esther Stanford Xosei. In this episode, we speak to Esther about reparations being more than financial compensation. We discuss how colonialism affected and still affects us today. This conversation may encourage you to...
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S5 Ep|3: Women at Work
In Episode 3, we speak with Patricia Morgan a healthcare professional and Sibongile Mude a professional in the pharmaceutical industry who chose to start her own business venture. Let us know if their experiences and journeys resonate with you. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please like…
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S5 Ep|2 Marriage Talk: Is Love Enough?
In Episode 2, we dig deep with our guest Denise Hughes into Marriage Talk - is love enough? What are your thoughts on starting over? Divorce? Balancing work life and relationship all while constantly evolving can lead to challenges in most relationships. Denise shares a bit of her personal story…
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S5 Ep|1 Introduction to Season 5: We're back!
Hi guys! UnMute Now podcast is back for an exciting new season. We are now in Season 5 and we want you to know that we are continuing to raisie the volume on the whispered conversations in our communities. We have some dynamic episodes coming up and some candid guests who will definitely spark…
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 8- Dr. Dadebo- Health Issues Facing The Black Community
In this 8th and final episode of our special Levelling Up series, we present Dr. Dadebo. Dr. Dadebo is a graduate of the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology- Ghana in 1991. Currently he is a locum specialist registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.…
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 7- Clover Watts - Recruitment & Employability: Get To Know Your HR
In this seventh week of the series, we present Clover Watts an HR professional with 25 years in the business. Clover tells us what HR is really for and how best to utilise your HR department. In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters...
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 6- Sylvia Ombati - Recruitment & Employability: Make Your CV Stand Out!
In this sixth week of the series, we bring Sylvia Ombati, a successful recruiter in the filed of Tech. In this episode Sylvia offers insight into what recruiters look for when they see your CV. She gives tips on how to make your CV stand out above the rest and how to put your best foot forward to...
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 5 - Marta Aluko - The Power of Social Media
In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you...
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 4 - Dr Lisa Whitten - Brexit & Immigration
In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you...
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Levelling Up Series: Ep 3 - Dr Daniel Gboloo-Teye
In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you...
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Levelling Up Series: Ep2- Esther Stanford Xosei: “Time for Change”
We bring you Esther Stanford Xosei in episode 2 of our “Levelling Up” series of presentations held during the recently concluded Black History Month in October. Esther is a Motherist, Jurisconsult, Decolonial Reparationist and Community Advocate specialising in the critical legal praxis of ‘law…
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Levelling Up Series: Ep1- Lori Gatsi-Barnett on Entrepreneurship
In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed Levelling Up. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming every Friday night at 8pm for the next 8 weeks, we will be bringing these deep discussions and powerful presentations…
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S4|Ep8 - GenZ Voice: "Live Finale"
Join all the GenZ Ladies and UK Pivot Hosts for the final episode of Season 4 Finale live!! Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we have been sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022…
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S4|Ep7 - GenZ Voice: "Old But Gold"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development program which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they...
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S4|Ep6 - GenZ Voice: "Red Faced"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development program which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they...
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S4|Ep5 - GenZ Voice: "Managing Expectations"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as…
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S4|Ep4 - GenZ Voice: "Life in Contrast"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as…
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S4|Ep3 - GenZ Voice: "Is Social Anxiety Taboo?"
Episode 3 GenZ Voice Title: Is Social Anxiety Taboo? Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in...
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S4|Ep2 - GenZ Voice: "Boundaries In Relationships"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as…
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S4|Ep1- GenZ Voice: "Are We GenZ?"
Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as…
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10: "Wrap & Reflect"
Hi guys, in this final episode of Season 3, we had the pleasure of having 3 of our lovely audience members live on the podcast with us and we had a blast! Plenty of laugh out loud funny moments as we reflected on what was a 'rollercoaster', 'whirlwind' and 'dramatic' season and relived some of…
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9: "The Race Card"
Hi guys, in this penultimate episode of season 3, we tackle a very emotive subject - the issue of 'playing the race card'. There were some passionate contributions in this episode and a general consensus that this was probably a topic that needed to be revisited in the future. You may be…
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8: "Navigating Friendships"
Episode Description: Hi Everyone. Thanks for tuning in and sorry for the late upload. In this episode, we give a shout out to good friends who have shown themselves to be more valuable than money in our pockets, and discuss whether losing track of time when with friends, is a good thing or bad...
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7: "Dealing With Workplace Grievances"
Hi guys, in this episode, the ladies are joined by Patricia Coulter, Knowledge Manager at the Labour Relations Agency, to discuss some of the most common workplace grievances and how to handle them. Patricia provides very valuable insight into the work of the agency and how it interacts with...
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6: "The He(art) of Giving"
Hi guys, in this festive episode, we discuss the question of what to do with unwanted or unsuitable gifts. Is it ok to re-gift, return or even sell them? Do you feel the pressure to give gifts to others because they gave to you? Do you feel pressure to give 'everybody' you know or are you more...
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5: "Positive Discrimination"
In this episode, the ladies discuss the controversial topic of positive discrimination. What it mean vis a vis positive action and affirmative action. Is there a case for making it legal in the UK? What should organisations be doing to increase diversity within their workforces? These and other...
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4: "Ageing With Grace"
In this lively and eventful episode, the ladies discuss growing older - the joys and pains. Sharing their thoughts on what they're looking forward to and what they're dreading, the conversation swings back and forth from 'laugh out loud' funny to informative and insightful, enriched by comments…
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3: "Reading Between the Lines"
Hi Guys, Sorry for the late upload it was due to technical difficulties. In this episode, we discuss how having to read between the lines can either help or hinder effective communication between partners, colleagues, friends etc. How skilled are you at Reading Between the Lines? Have you ever...
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2: "Re-imagining Failure"
In this episode, Yolande, Nattassa and Raquel speak with guest Leo Brown. Leo is a Northern Ireland born semi-pro footballer at Sutton Coldfield Town FC who was once a pro footballer based in Birmingham. He encountered multiple injuries in quick succession which led to being let go after his…
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1: "Season Intro & Code Switching"
Hello Guys! We are back with a new and dynamic Season 3! In this our first episode, the ladies give you an idea of what they have been up to over the past few months and discuss Code Switching. Do you use it? When and why? Is there a good reason to code-switch sometimes? Listen and be a part of…
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Season 3 Promo
Season 3 Ep 1 airs 9:30pm GMT Friday 18th November, 2021! Hello and welcome to UnMute Now Podcast Season 3! This season we're doing something new and different! We're streaming our podcasts LIVE! To those of you joining us LIVE on our You Tube channel and Face Book streams thank you! You can...
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14: Season 2 Finale!
As the curtains close on Season 2 of UnMute Now Podcast, we let our hair down in this episode and really get candid on what it was like behind the scenes bringing you this season with the current challenges! We speak about our bloopers, favourite episodes of the season and what we think about…
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13: Weddings Our Way
Love is in the air and wedding bells are ringing this season - but what happens when things don't quite go as planned? In this light hearted episode, the ladies share hilarious stories of their wedding experiences - for one of the hosts, it's a case of 'if anything could go wrong, it definitely...
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12: Spotlight on Decade for People of African Descent
In today’s episode, in recognition of Africa Week, we highlight the United Nations designated International Decade for People of African Descent. The decade runs from 2015-2024. The theme of the Decade is: “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.” We would like to raise…
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11: Africa Week: Discussing "The Lesser Shown Africa"
The 25th of May is Africa Day and we have partnered with the African & Caribbean Support Organisation Northern Ireland (ACSONI) to highlight brilliant stories and initiatives being undertaken in various fields across a few countries on the continent. Technological and Social advancements are...
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10: Lifting the Veil on Domestic Violence
In this episode, UnMute Now lifts the veil & raises the volume on domestic violence against women. DV cases have risen sharply since the pandemic, not just in Northern Ireland but across the globe. Our guests Rev. Nicole Ashwood (World Council of Churches) Rebecca Grounds (Belfast & Lisburn…
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9: La Soufriere: Volcanic Humanitarian Crisis
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...
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8: Granny Used to Say: A Cultural Look at Proverbs
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...
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7: Bridging the Gap ft Lata Sharma
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...
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6: HR Tips For Workplace Progression
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!
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5: Funny Mummy -Mother's Day Tribute
In "Funny Mummy" the ladies celebrate Mother's Day by having a laugh at some of the amusing aspects of Motherhood. UnMute Now Podcast is a product of UK Pivot, an independent organisation which seeks to advocate and lobby primarily on behalf of minority communities in Northern Ireland, UK. The...
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4: IWD 2021| "Choose to Challenge"- Spotlight 6
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,...
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3: Advice to Our Younger Selves
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...
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2: Valentine's Day or Valentine's Nay!
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…
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1: Welcome to UnMute Now!
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…
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UnMute Now Season 2 Promo
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...
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UnMute Now Podcast is a product of UK Pivot an independent organisation which seeks to advocate and lobby primarily on behalf of minority communities in Northern Ireland, UK. Its primary aim is to highlight and speak on issues relevant but not limited to these communities.The hosts represent the African & Caribbean communities in Northern Ireland. There are: Angela, Nattassa, Raquel and Yolande.UnMute Now Podcast- "Raising the volume on the whispered conversations in our communities"
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