Overcoming Barriers

Hi Everyone, Join us in this episode as we dive into the first year university experience with Adonay reflecting on his career ambitions, motivation and life. We also discuss the importance of progress and how Adonay was able to successfully attain some of the most competitive spring weeks - experience in industry. Please make sure to follow our socials to stay updated and follow Adonay too! Podcast Instagram: @over_comingbarriers Olivia's Instagram: @blkgrlsage Adonay's Instagram: @adonay.ldn

Hi Everyone! We hope you have all had an amazing week. This week we discuss the importance of words and reflect on how they can be used to build or destroy an individual. For "Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." - Proverbs 18:21 This month was National Poetry Month and we would love if you could check out the talented poet mentioned in our episode: @allthewaysipoetry on Instagram (J.S) Please make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend to tell a friend if you enjoyed this episode!! @over_comingbarriers - Podcast Instagram @blkgrlsage_ - Olivia's Instagram

Hi Guys!! Hi everyone! We hope you are well and staying safe. This week we discuss productivity and procrastination - TV and random stuff. We share our opinions on why we believe that marginal gains should be celebrated daily just as much as the big achievement. Here's a link where you can purchase Atomic Habits - James Clear as mentioned in the episode.  Please make sure to leave a review and share with two friends if you enjoyed this weeks episode we really appreciate all the support! Follow us on our socials too: @over_comingbarriers on Instagram @blkgrlsage Olivia's Instagram

Hi everyone! We hope you are well and staying safe. This week we discuss what makes you a good person - the nature, characteristics and charity. What do you think makes a person good or can someone even be good? Join us to hear our thoughts and opinions. Please make sure to leave a review and share with a friend if you enjoyed this weeks episode we really appreciate all the support! Follow us on our socials too: @over_comingbarriers on Instagram @blkgrlsage Olivia's Instagram

Happy Good Friday everyone! In today's episode Lynn and I talk about what it means to be compassionate and have compassion for one another. We share our own personal experiences on enduring certain hardships as well as what our opinions are on where we see compassion in this world. Don't forget to share and leave us a good review if you like what you hear - it really helps us. And you can find us frequently posting @over_comingbarriers on our Instagram. Be blessed, not stressed and we'll see you in the next one

Hi everyone, this week we dive into the deep talking about who's responsibility it is to keep women safe, protesting and crime. Listen in to find out our opinions and capital punishment and why we all need to love and respect one another. Stay safe and stay blessed. Follow our instagram: Podcast Instagram - @over_comingbarriers Olivia's Instagram - @blkgrlsage 

Hi everyone, this week we are talking about femininity and discussing the roles of women in society. This Women's History Month we want to celebrate and recognise female role models who have had an impact on changing the world! Stay updated on our Instagram where we will be sharing our inspirational women every day next week in different categories. We really hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave a review and share if you can :) Our Instagram: @over_comingbarriers Olivia's Instagram: @blkgrlsage

Happy Friday!! This week we discuss about our childhood expectations of secondary school, growing up and moving from expectations to reality. We hope you find this episode encouraging and motivating. Feel free to get in touch with us on our instagram and we hope you enjoy the episode! Overcoming Barriers Instagram: @over_comingbarriers Olivia's Instagram: blkgrlsage_ See you next week :) 

Hi everyone!! In this episode, we talk about body positivity and keep in good health. We hope this episode brought you encouragement, strength and hope in your self image, beauty and confidence.  Here are some biblical verses and sayings for reference:  Psalms 139: 14 Because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Proverbs 14: 30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.  

Hey guys, this week join us as we discuss our thoughts on social media, algorithms and cookies!! We dive into the benefits & drawbacks of being online and the future of online social connections.  Please make sure to leave us a review if your listening on Apple Podcasts we really do appreciate it! Follow us on our socials too: Podcast Instagram: @over_comingbarriers  Olivia's Instagram: @blkgirlstage 

Hello beautiful people, happy Friday! As it is the period of Lent, In this episode Lynn and I talk about our individual relationships with God: our past beliefs, our battles with pride and unforgiveness and most of all - being saved by the grace of God through it all. We hope you enjoy this week's episode. And let's keep the conversation going. You can find us at @over_comingbarries on instagram. Don't forget to leave a like, comment and share with others....

Happy Friday! In this episode, we talk with business with Ruth. On First episode of a four week exclusive "February Founders" where every week we join with businesses and brands that are making a difference! We discuss everything with Ruth ranging from her inspirations and motivations to her struggles. This week discover more on what it really is like to be behind the camera, more than just the lens and all about the focus. To learn more about us, find the links below:  Find Us @over_comingbarriers on Instagram You can find me (Olivia) at @blkgrlsage on Instagram You can find my co-host Lynn @lynnjulieanne on Instagram You can find our honorary guest host Ruth on @ruthieldn and her photography page @ruthiesvisuals on Instagram

Happy Friday! In this episode, we talk with our old friend Ella (who is currently doing an apprenticeship) about what it's like attending University versus taking an Apprenticeship and the REALITY behind it. We cover a number of topics from expanding your skillset and networking to experiences we've learned from, whilst having some light-hearted fun in the process. So if you are unsure about whether or not you want to attend University or do an Apprenticeship in the near future, this episode will definitely help as we give some advice on what to do. To learn more about us, find the links below:  Find Us @over_comingbarriers on Instagram You can find me (Olivia) at @blkgrlsage on Instagram You can find my co-host Lynn @lynnjulieanne on Instagram You can find our honorary guest host Ella @ellabdw on Instagram  

Hi Guys! This week we talk Money Matters; Lynn and Olivia give a quick insight into their financial goals and the designer culture that cultivates social media.   Check us out on: @over_comingbarriers  - Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne   - Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey Guys! This week we are joined by our guest star Yelena Eve! From business ventures, to career prospects Yelena gives us an insight into her career path, her success story and what she hopes for the futures.   You can find us all on instagram:  @over_comingbarriers - Yelena Eve's Insta : @yelenaeve -Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne  -Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey Guys! In this episode, we are joined by our friend (and first guest) Laura. It's been quite a while since we've last done an episode and sometimes life gets in the way. So this catch-up episode is a little bit different where instead of discussing pressing topics, we just have a funny conversation about where we all are in life and just the little things.  This year we aspire to drop a new episode every Friday, make sure to follow us on out socials to keep updated! -You can find us @overcoming_barriers on Instagram. -Laura's socials : @lauraspiec -Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne   -Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey guys! Join us as we reflect on finding out that our A Level exams were cancelled, the grading system and the lifestyle changes we have made to be more open & positive to unexpected situations. We know that this has been a stressful and difficult time given the change in the A Level Grades awarding system. Please find below some links that you might find useful and relate to what we discussed:  UCAS - A Level Results Day Advice:  https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-confirmation-and-clearing/ucas-undergraduate-results Eric Thomas: You Owe You:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxz060iedY Verywell Mind Tips: https://www.verywellmind.com/simple-tips-for-achieving-goals-3145003 Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/

Hey guys, after a two week break we're back and will be dropping three episodes this week discussing everything school related. Following the shambolic A Level and GCSE Results day, join us as we unravel our secondary school experiences and what we have learnt so far. Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm - so it is important we stayed clued up! Please find below the  statistics referred to in this episode: - https://www.studyinternational.com/news/the-uk-is-the-best-country-in-the-world-for-education-says-study/#:~:text=The%20UK%20has%20scooped%20the,one%20spot%20from%20last%20year. - https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/education-rankings-by-country Please feel free to get in contact with us at: overcomingbarriersinfo@gmail.com

Hey guys, join us in this weeks episode as we discuss about false perceptions of the working class. Inspired by Jordan Theresa, we look at how the class system works, were we fit and how the media influences our own opinions on people of different economic backgrounds. Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm -  so important that we stayed clued up! Please find below links to the documentary and statistics referred in this episode: Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class- Owen Jones https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chavs-Demonization-Working-Owen-Jones/dp/1844678644 Jordan Theresa - Demonization of the Working Class https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzwYn8MGTs Thatcherism & The Welfare State: LSE Economic Research Papers http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/66525/1/Binder1.pdf

Hey guys, join us in this weeks episode as we discuss about the media. We explore the idea of limiting freedom of information and find out how influential the press has been in society, ranging from politics to our perceptions of people and more ... Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm -  so important that we stayed clued up! Please find below links to the documentary and statistics referred in this episode: The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (BBC iPlayer): https://www.mediareform.org.uk/media-ownership/who-owns-the-uk-media Who owns the Media Data Sheets 2019: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TLWeZGbo1jlw-Wf_oA02EaEa5yb9WOB5 Report: Who Owns the UK Media? : https://www.mediareform.org.uk/media-ownership/who-owns-the-uk-media If you want to know more about Overcoming Barriers or have any queries, plese don't hesitate to email us at overcomingbarriersinfo@gmail.com

Hey guys, join us this week where we talk about the upsetting state of Yemen and mention how we as people can help. We also come across the topic of the White Saviour Complex, loudly express our frustrations with the  on the matter and more... If you enjoy this week's episode, please check the rest of series on CHANGE and if you want to know more about Overcoming Barriers or have any queries, plese don't hesitate to email us at overcomingbarriersinfo@gmail.com If you are passionate about changing the world for the better check out these following pages: Here is a link to a fundraiser created by Pathu Sutharsan, who was a noble Alumni at Wallington County Grammar School but sadly lost his life yesterday whilst cycling from London to Brighton in support those affected by the war in Yemen. Although he unfortunately wasn't able to complete his goal of 120Km in his bike ride for Yemen, surely with everyone's help we can exceed his target of raising £200.  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pathu120kmbikeride If you want to learn more about Yemen and help millions, check out: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/yemen-crisis

Hey guys! This week we discuss potential changes to the British judiciary after reading that the judiciary may possibly get rid of the jury system all together. We also shed light on other areas in relation to faults with the British Legal System such as Racial profiling, and unfair biases as well as our day-to-day experiences with real acts of implicit discrimination in a multi-cultural society such as micro-aggressions (*TRIGGERED*). If you happen to like this episode, please share to potentially inspire others to help continue the conversation to bring about change.  Have a look at these articles, documentaries and studies to find out more about racial bias in the justice system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMouTYuw7g&feature=youtu.be https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/849200/statistics-on-race-and-the-cjs-2018.pdf http://www.irr.org.uk/research/statistics/criminal-justice/ When They See Us (Central Park) - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80200549

In the first episode of our series CHANGE, we discuss how racism remains prevalent in society following the death of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. We would really appreciate if you could sign the following petitions and/or donate to the Black Lives Matter Movement: Justice for Breanna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?source_location=topic_page Anti Racism in Education (Petition): https://www.change.org/p/secretary-of-state-education-anti-racism-education-to-be-compulsory-in-u-k-schools-c27ddfe2-0ae9-4d7f-b168-f23ef32200f8?original_footer_petition_id=22587575&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=10&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAHiPWAEAAAAAXtozp5FmisA0MGIyODA3Mg%3D%3D Black Lives Matter (Donate Page): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Recommended Books: So You Want To Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire - Akala

Overcoming Barriers is a podcast to enlighten, educate and empower people to action for change. We want to use our platform to promote charities, petitions and organisations that seek to help communities most in need. As two young black women, growing up in London we talk about current affairs and how they affect our personal experiences. Join us every Thursday for a brand new episode.