Reflect Forward

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The Reflect Forward podcast is a short-format podcast that talks about issues related to racism - through the specific lens of sport. You'll hear from elite athletes as well as our hosts Jamal Elsheikh - a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist and co-founder of One Love Australia, as well as Adam Cassidy who has worked in DE&I in the sports world for several years now including a stint at Cricket Australia & the ICC. Produced by Joel Buncle & Emma Clark

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Episodes

The Search of Knowledge

Sometimes we must take it upon ourselves to learn and gain knowledge. We do this in many aspects of our lives, it's time we explored how to do it when it comes to racism. In this episode, Jamal and Adam discuss Australian Cricketer Pat Cummins' reflections on his search for knowledge.

Dec 07, 2022•10 min

Intentions

In this episode, Jamal and Adam explore the subject of 'intentions' when it comes to racism. It's a term that you hear quite a bit - "I didn't intend for that to be offensive," "That wasn't my intention" - let's explore if your intention actually matters at all. This episode features cricketers Moises Henriques and Jake Weatherald.

Nov 16, 2022•12 min

Athletes as Role Models - Reaching Out

We reach out to our friends and family for a range of reasons when they're in a time of need. But there's a little more hesitancy when it comes to people who have experience racism. It's a hard topic to relate to if you've never experienced it yourself. Jamal and Adam reflect on a conversation between Australian Footballers Bernie Ibini and Rhys Williams.

Oct 12, 2022•12 min

Tough Conversations Worth Having

We all have to have them at one stage or another in life. So is it time we all had the tough conversation about racism? Jamal and Adam dissect part of a conversation that features Australian Footballers Bernie Ibini and Rhys Williams.

Sep 15, 2022•12 min

Owning Your Education

Formal education on racism differs from generation to generation in Australia - in this episode Canberra United A-League Womens players Allira Toby and Emma Ilijoski talk about owning your own education, whilst our hosts Jamal Elsheikh and Adam Cassidy explore how you can take control of what you know.

Jun 05, 2022•13 min

Finding the Courage to Speak Up

In this episode we hear from Canberra United A-League Womens players Allira Toby and Emma Ilijoski as they discuss the important topic of finding the courage to speak up against racism. Our hosts Jamal Elsheikh and Adam Cassidy explore the conversation and give their own thoughts on what sport and society can do to improve.

May 31, 2022•15 min

It's Just A Joke

An all too common phrase heard after a racist comment has been made - in this episode we hear from Kusini Yengi (Adelaide Utd) and Ben Halloran (FC Seoul) about racist jokes and reacting to them. Jamal and Adam then explore the topic in a bit more depth providing a useful tactic for allies to use in this situation.

May 25, 2022•11 min

Empathy

In this episode we hear from Kusini Yengi (Adelaide FC) and Ben Halloran (FC Seoul) as they talk about empathy and taking the time to understand people. Jamal and Adam dissect what can be done within sport to generate greater empathy for people from all backgrounds.

May 18, 2022•11 min

Online Hate & Mental Health

This episode features Jayden Okunbor and Joe Stimson from the NRL's Canterbury Bulldogs talking about an incident where Jayden called out racist remarks on social media. Jamal and Adam explore the approach and mental health impacts of online hate.

May 07, 2022•14 min

Being an Ally & Advocate

This episode features Jayden Okunbor and Joe Stimson from the NRL's Canterbury Bulldogs talking about being an ally against racist remarks and behavior. Jamal and Adam explore allyship and everything that goes with it.

Apr 29, 2022•10 min

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