Real stories

Stephen Graham is a multi-disciplinary educational service provider and is the founder of EP Global Ltd, trading as Stephen Graham Projects. SGP is a company that aims to inspire and enlighten through informative films, books, workshops, health and fitness, and youth and family active mentoring. Stephen truly is a man of many talents. He has a degree in sports medicine, which he attained in 2011; and is a qualified musculoskeletal rehabilitator, personal trainer and has various sports and health qualifications. Using his skills obtained and personal life experiences, Stephen runs multiple programmes and workshops within educational establishments, private and public sector, as well as in the community. Incarceration JA link  https://stephengrahamprojects.com/books/incarceration-ja Website link https://stephengrahamprojects.com Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/stephengrahamprojects/ Twitter link https://twitter.com/StephenGGraham

Nina Grunfeld founded LifeClubs in 2004 to help people become happier and more self-confident. LifeClubs runs workshops globally.At the age of 21, Nina was told by her ‘dad’ that he wasn’t her dad after all. Her blood father had already died. In that moment Nina was forced to question everything she believed about herself and her background. Nina is currently collecting interviews of similar stories for a book. If you know anyone who was not told the whole story about their father when they were young, she would love to interview them. Most stories are anonymous. The book is being written to address the feelings that one has on being told the truth and is primarily to help those in the future to whom this might happen. Atm Nina is not looking for those who have been adopted. With thanks for any help - please contact nina@lifeclubs.co.uk

Matthew Liam Gardner is a Global Change Leader and Speaker seeding New Paradigm Communities and initiating emerging leaders

Dean Okai Snr is the founder of the African Diaspora Public Affairs Committee CIC, which is the culmination of 27 years of his advocacy and entrepreneurial experience. ADPAC is an umbrella established to coordinate the British African/Caribbean grassroots organisations, advocates, professionals and influencers. His five-year journey of analysing the socio-economic conditions of the population and consultation across professionals in specific disciplines has brought about relationships that solidify our umbrella.

Dorina Owindi is a Soul Healing Invoker, A twice published author and a Healing Facilitator. She focuses on helping people come home to themselves. By assisting them on their healing journey through holistic and spiritual methods.

Julbert Abraham the Founder and CEO of AGM,  A B2B training firm based out of New Jersey that focus solely on LinkedIn. Since 2013 they have been fortunate enough to work with over 600+ clients in 4 continents helping them use LinkedIn better. 

Bijal Shah is a bibliotherapist, counsellor, author and poet. She is the founder of Book Therapy, which offers individual, couple’s and group bibliotherapy, literary curation and personalised reading services as well as bibliotherapy training. Bijal’s book recommendations have featured in the Guardian, Marie Claire, NBC News, Asian Voice and various other publications. She is a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and the American Library Association. She is also the author of the non-fiction book, "The Happiness Mindset”, which has received more than 50 reviews on Amazon with a 5 star rating.  Bijal has also completed a post-graduate professional accountancy qualification and a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, after attending Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls. She is a mother of two and currently resides in Hampstead, London with her husband.

Alleyne Dance was founded in 2014 by sisters Kristina and Sadé Alleyne. Their aesthetic reflects their diverse background of athleticism and dance training. AD blends Afro- Caribbean, Hip Hop, Kathak and Circus Skills within a contemporary dance context. Their movement is fast paced and dynamic with infusions of lyrical and fluid motion, with a focus on rhythms and textures.In this episode Tanya talks to Sade and Kristina about their experience as black female dancers in the UK.https://www.alleynedance.com/about-us/

Patrick Mensah served 13 years as an army Veteran. Shaun Pascal found his purpose when stepping into the role of a police officer. Both men have dedicated their lives to serve the British community. In this episode I talk to both men about their challenges, success and their childhood.

Alexis is passionate about positive mental health and using the power of the internet and social media for good. Alexis aim is to focus on ethical attitude to social media; no sketchy, black hat techniques or bought followers. Her belief is that a small, engaged audience is better than a a million people who don't care and that quality is more important than quantity. Eliminating emotional mainstream manipulation in marketing

Maikel Groenewoud "Why I am passionate about anti-racism? Well, I am a descendant of Africans, who at one point were abducted, abused and enslaved by White Europeans. I live in a society where certain types of White people for instance believe it is okay to racially abuse elderly Black people in the streets. So, I am here to talk about White History. The enslavement of Africans, that is White History. The genocide of Native-Americans, that is White History. The genocide of millions of Congolese people by the Belgians, that is White History. And this White list goes on and on and on… Psychological trauma that is not healed, is passed on from generation to generation. Racism that is not unlearned, is passed on from generation to generation. I am here to aid in healing the soul of Black folks, and to shred to pieces the fantasy of white-supremacy/superiority."

David H Solomon founder of Progress Junkie focused on fitness and coaching. 

Creator of the Pain-Free Living program. Helping people who are suffering from physical ailments that are causing them pain, who have exhausted everything in western medicine and are looking for other alternatives.  After a back injury and suffering PTSD, the recommended medication route did not work. Complementary therapies restored Amber's health and wellbeing in a short space of time, and she decided to study and qualify for the most effective treatments. Amber is determined to help people who have suffered a setback to not give up hope. 

Sarah Mitial is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams. Currently, she serve's as an HR Consultant at People Architectural Group. One of her delights is speaking at women, family, and youth conferences. Most of her previous speaking engagements have been in religious settings as she thrives in supporting others 

James Pogson is a Narrative Storyteller. As a professional writer and public speaker, he has more than 25 years experience operating in the public, private, education, arts and entertainment arenas. In this episode he talks openly about his personal story. 

Unisa Kamara is a global youth advocate. He is a passionate speaker that enjoys helping people achieve their goals and build positive relationships. In this episode Unisa tells his story of growing up in America and transitioning from life in Africa.

Paula Quinsee: Relationship Coach and passionate advocate for creating healthy relationships at home, in the workplace, and against GBV, to co-create a more human connected world and positively impact people's lives. Paula is also an international speaker and author of Embracing Conflict and Embracing No. More info: https://paulaquinsee.com/

Dion Johnson has a background in midwifery and I has over 20 years experience helping women navigate their personal development process in bespoke ways Dion learnt that when you support the woman behind the job title, the leadership transforms by default so she created exclusive opportunities for senior women to develop, mature and grow their personal power Her clients report that as a direct result of working with her they: Cope better with challenges Show up more confidently at work and Are taken more seriously by the people they work with so they Become more influential in their organisation and industry. This is “Leader Development’ like you’ve never known it!

Sahana presents at global conferences on topics like: Building a Culture for Social Learning, Creating a High-Impact Learning Strategy, Reimagining Learning for the VUCA World, MOOCs: The Decentralization and the Democratization of Learning, etc. Sahana blog can be found at www.idreflections.blogspot.in, write in https://medium.com/@sahana2802, and am a columnist for Enlivening Edge (https://www.enliveningedge.org). 

Daniela Felletti is a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Educator and Consultant who is Passionate about human behaviour and educating humans into a more inclusive world, Daniela is a multilingual professional specialised in Diversity and Inclusion Advisory for Executive Level. She has an international roster of senior executive leaders as worldwide clients, helping them thrive as inclusive leaders, creating a workplace culture of belonging.  www.danielafelletti.com (http://www.danielafelletti.com/)  

 Eleanor Snare is an artist, writer and educator. In this podcast Tanya takes Eleanor on a journey to explore the personal emotion of 2020  in relation to astrology and numerology. The focus is on the transition of Capricorn energy into Aquarius energy. 

As we come to the end of the year I felt the need to reflect on the events of 2020 from a global and personal perspective. To do this I asked Garry and Abi to join me. I wanted to look at how 2020 had impacted their world. From Covid 19, black lives matter and the new world, the new way.

“It helps if remember that everyone is doing their best from their level of consciousness.” Deepak Chopra In this episode Tanya explores what consciousness means to her. She explains the power of working with ones chakra energy and the power of connection.

Samantha is a sustainable design strategist and chartered engineer in the field of urbanism and architecture. A global citizen involved in various international regeneration networks, Samantha seeks to build a global platform for South-South regenerative dialogue.  Find out what Samantha's up to next at linktr.ee/samsupp.

Natasha is an intuitive business coach and healer, working with conscious business owners to step into their next level of impact and leadership. She works with the ancient wisdom of the Akashic Records to support her clients to overcome whatever is standing in their way from having a thriving and abundant business that they love. It’s time for us all to stand in our Soul Power and Shine. She is also the co-founder of the Circle of Light Movement to invite women from all over the world to transform their lives, dance into the light, and change the world.

I'm a leadership coach, consultant and transformation specialist who supports people to lead and live with more authority and authenticity in all areas of their life. I particularly focus on relationships within leadership since this is where the real impact as a leader is made. 

Alexander is a dedicated environmental sustainability professional with experience in film, television and podcast production. She is the Producer and Host of A Sustainable Mind, a top-rated podcast, where she interviews environmental changemakers each week, inspiring listeners worldwide to take daily eco-friendly action. A Sustainable Mind has reached #23 on the iTunes homepage, has received over 500,000 downloads and is heard in over 150 countries.

Dianne is a visible pioneer of the #EthnicityPayGap campaign. This is a significant contribution towards credibility and encouraging transparent discourse. She is an Advisory Board Member for the Society of Emotional Intelligence International UK & Europe. Listen to her experience and learn why she is responsible for the campaign Ethnicity pay gap

Dr. Gail is a Race Relations Consultant and Speaker and has been called a Conduit and Bridge between the Races, the genders, the generations, and the political parties because of her unique ability to paint pictures with words to promote understanding between communities. She also serves as an Advisor for the American Diversity Report and on the Leadership Council for the Women Business Collaborative.

Dr.  Lynda Ince-Greenaway is the author of Hard Truth. In this podcast Lynda tells her story about coming out of adversity. She has experienced grief, transition, racism and still managed to set up a company and write two books. To learn more listen and share your thoughts Connectedlifecoaching.co.uk (http://connectedlifecoaching.co.uk/)

I thought it was about time I told my story through the power of music. When I listen to music, I listen in great depth and connect with aspects of my life. After many request I choose to tell my story using music as a stimulus 

Mildred Talabi talks openly about her journey before and after discovering she had a brain tumour. she says her experience does not define who she is but it has made her look at life differently. 

Rachel is a national thought leader in the field of wellbeing.  Through virtual and live experiences, Rachel helps leaders and their teams be more resilient and connected, so they can navigate change and uncertainty with confidence, courage and compassion. Rachel posts inspirational videos - sometimes singing - on LinkedIn. Follow her there and on her website www.UnmutedLife.com (http://www.unmutedlife.com/) , where you can download her free Resilience Toolkit. Please help me welcome, Rachel DRUCK-in-mill-er.  

Are you ready to awaken to your truSELF? Learning to focus on the present moment and to always lead with your heart, by putting love, kindness and compassion at the forefront of everything you do will awaken you to your higher purpose and your highest frequency. Simultaneously lifting those around you. By committing to a practice of daily meditation and personal development, letting go of need and accepting that simply being is all you can truly ask for. Awakening to curiosity and consciousness expansion you will discover real connection, real love and real purpose. https://truselfcoaching.com

Teresa Quinlan (https://www.iqeqtq.com/) – Founder of her personal brand and the formula IQ+EQ=TQ, Teresa is passionate about emotional intelligence as the key ingredient to leveraging your IQ and breaking through the interference on your way to peak performance success. Having spent over 25 years cultivating a rich and diverse set of skills, Teresa has developed shoot straight coaching, training, and mentoring techniques which foster opportunities for sustainable behavioural changes that lead to exceptional results; whether these results are to improve an individuals overall sense of well-being, a teams ability to be innovative, collaborative, self-organizing and self-directing, or an organizations ability to truly live their values throughout every uphill battle and downhill celebration.

Are you fed up of the term angry black woman. I do not believe the term. If you are provoked and you tell the truth you could be seen as the angry black woman.  In this podcast I discuss the term with Jacqueline Hinds 

Jacqueline, is Founder & CEO of the Society of Emotional Intelligence International UK & Europe. She is passionate about people, their empowerment and development toward growth and uses  her skills and expertise to motivate, upskill and support others, helping  them to  realise, unlock and release their potential to be the best they possibly can be.

Nicola is a founder of BIRCH-HR with Sam Hulson. Nicola has extensive HR experience in the public and private sectors across education, manufacturing and engineering. Nicola’s core specialism, adding a great deal of value to our clients, is working alongside Catholic school and multi-academy companies and supporting maintained, free and independent schools, academies and multi-academy trusts as a Senior HR advisor and consultant.  Nicola is also mum to George, who is living with the life limiting disease Cystic Fibrosis. She spent 4 gruelling years campaigning for life saving drugs to be made available on the NHS while they were locked in a financial dispute with the pharmaceutical company. The first step of that campaign was successful in October 2019. This week the news broke that the next generation of CF drugs will be available on the NHS as soon as they are available. For George, this is the nearest thing to a cure!

Valerie Lewis talks openly about her experiences growing up with Jamaican parents who were invited to England during the time 1950s. Her parents were part of the Windrush generation. Valerie talks about there   experienced as well as her experience.

Helen Barnett talks about the PTSD she experienced after working in the police force. Her mental scars and resilience lead her to work with charities like Rock to recovery and Hidden valley bushcraft. To hear her story in depth please click on the link 

Joia Gibble is an Advanced Akashic Records Consultant, Master EFT Tapping Practitioner, Reiki healer and yogi. Her life's work is to help others as they find their own Truth so we can all live with peace and love in our hearts. She has an online Akashic Records Course available for those who wish to access the records of their Soul's Journey for healing. You can find her at www.joiagibble.com (http://www.joiagibble.com/) .  

Mike believes, “It’s more than what we accomplish – it’s who we become along the journey!” His mission is to Lift Others, helping people discover their potential, embrace a growth mindset and achieve at inspired levels. Mike has transformed businesses and inspired people to perform at levels they didn’t think possible. Mike's known as a great listener and collaborative, creative problem solver. For generating speed and confidence through innovation and transformation. His current endeavors as advisor, consultant and keynote speaker, are shifting the belief in what is possible and opening hearts to a better vision and future of business around the globe. Sharing his extensive career of invention, reinvention and highly complex business combinations, he consistently delivers on the belief that the heart of any organization is People – People drive results.   www.mjvacanti.com (http://www.mjvacanti.com/) www.humansfirst.club (http://www.humansfirst.club/)   https://www.amazon.com/Believership-Superpower-Beyond-Leadership-Experience/dp/1457571277

Emotional intelligence is not an inherent trait, but a skill developed through targeted education and practice. Quinn talks about his experiences of lack of emotional intelligence in the workplace. He strives to change negative biases and promote emotional intelligence.

Vivian Acquah is a driven woman who likes to talk about the holistic way of sustainable employability, called workplace wellness. For her, this is the way to work on a healthy culture at work. Vivian advises managers and companies on how to keep their team members healthy, happy, and safe. Becoming a mother inspired Vivian to shift from being a Finance/ IT consultant to becoming a workplace wellness advocate. She made a promise to her son to help make the world a sustainable place by advocating for a healthy workplace where people can thrive.

Josia is a consultant to the high-tech industry, and loves sharing all the good Israel has to offer the world. She has a BA in International Relations and Political Science, and was the IDF's second female sniper instructor. In Real Stories Josia talks about her journey to enlightenment.

This podcast is a tribute to George Floyd. Tanya talks to Cultural Intelligence expert Marsha Ramroop and Mental health psychotherapist  Farah Harris about the current racist attacks in the US. How can we change the society? In this podcast Tanya talks openly about George Floyd and racism

Carrie Eddins aka Blondepreneur helps ambitious business owners and entrepreneurs be seen and heard in the media; so that they become an authority and generate more leads and business! In this episode Tanya communication doctor talks to Carrie about her personal journey as a blonde women in business.

Through Alberto's personal journey, He often questioned himself about his real purpose, what did he really want to do and where could he add more value to others. Thanks to some of his inspirational sources, he developed a methodology to help others discover their purpose, and It worked. Once He found it, It was easy, take one step, to change and do it with courage.

Jennifer Corcoran is the Founder and CEO of My Super Connector, an award-winning social media consultancy.   Jennifer is more than a skilled social media scheduler or self-pronounced ‘Expert’.  Her talent and hard work have made her one of the UK’s most successful LinkedIn trainers.  Her ability is recognised with awards ranging from Social Media Influencer of the Year through to recognition in national campaigns such as F-Entrepreneur.  She currently holds 1st place on the #LinkedInROCKSTARS list.   While working in London as an executive PA, Jennifer used social media to elevate her reputation.  This helped her win regional, national and global awards.  A back injury cut her City career short but led Jennifer to find her true calling – as a LinkedIn trainer and networking adviser.   

Lex McKee cares about our transformation through adopting better ways of thinking.  When we change our thoughts, everything else changes too.  To accelerate this process he writes and broadcasts on a daily basis.  His publications include, "The Accelerated Trainer," [Gower publications] and two Kindle titles, "The Accelerated Learner," and, "The Accelerated Salesperson."