Send us a text Dr Ava Eagle Brown is a mindset and resilience coach, author, CEO/founder and multi-award-winning international speaker. She is the author of a numerous books such as, The Mango Girl, The Single Mother’s Diary and The Journey to Purpose to name but a few. She has shared stage with the likes of Levi Roots, Eric Thomas and Hollywood's - Sheryl Lee Ralph as well as featuring in The Financial Times, The Sunday Mirror, Huffington Post, The Guardian and on Sky TV. We discuss, what happe...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 22
Send us a text Mental health is very much a taboo within our community. How can we raise awareness on it's causes, triggers and injustices if we don't talk about it. And if we don't will it leave our loved one's at the mercy of a system we don't overstand? Todays guest, Tedrick Bailey has worked for ACCI (African Caribbean Community Initiative) for 20 years. ACCI is a mental health service formed by a group of Rastafarians over 32 years ago. We talk about how the lack of understanding, prejudice...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 21
Send us a text Some have been of aware of the changes that we have to empower ourselves to happen for a long time and some are just waking up to the truth. Whichever you are, is Africa the conclusion that you come to? Todays guest is Empress Zauditu; a registered Nurse, Theatre Scrub nurse, pioneered the role of the 1st assistant to the Surgeon and as a result the first Surgical care practitioner in the Birmingham area. She also won a scholarship to go to a nurses training college in Malawi. As ...
Jun 10, 2020•54 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text We must always try to be present in each and every moment but in order to reach our full potential now, we must overstand our past and our beginnings to ensure an enlightened and radiant future. Todays guest is Empress Zauditu; a registered Nurse, Theatre Scrub nurse, pioneered the role of the 1st assistant to the Surgeon and as a result the first Surgical care practitioner in the Birmingham area. She also won a scholarship to go to a nurses training college in Malawi. As well as ...
Jun 03, 2020•57 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text Being exposed to so much negative media is taking it's toll, so this weeks guest tells us all about her positive works and how to uplift yourself with her Shine Strategy. Clara Rufai is a Corporate Lawyer, Compliance Manager, Author, Public Speaker, Book Consultant, Storyteller, Coach and Mentor and Shine Strategist. This weeks episode is all about, aspiration, inspiration, achieving your goals, being stronger through hardship and creating a plan for your own happiness. Connect wi...
May 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 18
Send us a text A legacy is something we all want to leave behind for the next generation. A business that our children will take over giving them security and empowering them to in recognizing their worth is the icing on a delicous ginger cake. This weeks guest Ian Jackson is a second generation entrupenuer continuing the insightful works of his father specialising in African and Caribbean food. In lockdown food has become even more of a focal point of every household so had to feature in this s...
May 19, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 17
Send us a text In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of being aware of yourself and others in the current climate, not only physically but mentally. We discuss the issues that the mental health sector was facing before lockdown, because of lockdown and the impact that lockdown will have to the future of Mental Health. This weeks guest; Sophia Morgan-Genus is a qualified Psychiatric nurse, has a Social Work bachelor of science degree, is an Approved Mental Health Practitioner and has a ...
May 13, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 16
Send us a text This week's episode covers a subject that is at the forefront of people minds at the moment with all of the lockdown restrictions. With this in mind to ensure you get as much benefit from the information as possible I have created a 2 part Financial Special. This week is part 1 and will be followed by part 2 next Wednesday. This week's guest Merisha Stevenson is an award-winning entrepreneur, strategist, speaker, broadcaster and BBC producer. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in...
May 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 15
Send us a text This week's episode covers a subject that is at the forefront of people minds at the moment with all of the lockdown restrictions. With this in mind to ensure you get as much benefit from the information as possible I have created a 2 part Financial Special. This week is part 1 and will be followed by part 2 next Wednesday. This week's guest Merisha Stevenson is an award-winning entrepreneur, strategist, speaker, broadcaster and BBC producer. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 14
Send us a text As it has been a month of Lockdown for the UK and a lot of countries around the world, this weeks episode is dedicated to lost loved ones, the people out working for our health and wellbeing as well as; songs that will bring the warmth of home, anthems to uplift, raise your vibration and empower your mind to stay strong. I hope you will find that this Covid-19 Lockdown Special brings you comfort, rejuvenation, liberation along with smiles and good vibes! New uploads every Wednesda...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 13
Send us a text We all deal with testing times differently. Could there be a solution to ensuring our mental state for all of us? Does the answer to our questions reside inside? Andre Smith the author of The Path of Self-Mastery: The Journey of Mastering Your Self, Your Life and Your Destiny is passionate about uplifting and empowering people to recognise their own self-worth. He shares his experiences, how he evolved into mastering self, it's secrets and the lock's within that it releases. Shoul...
Apr 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text In this weeks episode Jean-Michael and I talk on the social impact of the Corona virus, living in the UK's capital in such testing times and preparation for whats to come in its aftermath. As well as 10 years working for the youth offending team in Acton providing support and guiding young people leaving the criminal justice system and managing a volunteer project working with families at risk in Brent; Jean-Michael Jordan has worked with Lee Jasper advocating for those affected b...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 11
Send us a text In this weeks episode my guest Reed Bass and I talk on the effect of the corona virus on the music industry, the UK governments payment to the self employed and how musicians are coping without face to face interaction with their audience. Birmingham Conservatoire honours graduate in music Reed Bass has performed, recorded and programmed for a vast array of chart topping artists including Reggae acts Musical Youth and Steel Pulse's Gabbidon. As well as session musician, he leads h...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 10
Send us a text Shelly-Ann Rhoden is an Occupational Therapist whose positive works include counselling vulnerable adults to help them to re-integrate into their community. She also spreads high vibes through music with her youtube channel Carib-Fusion TV. As Shelly works on an infectious disease ward; in this interview she shares how the Corona virus has affected her work, advice on how to deal with the crisis and how she stays positive in a time anxiety and uncertainty. It is an hour of happy s...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 9
Send us a text Who better to teacher us about life the people that love us the most? Could living an alternative lifestyle save the next generation from the toxicities created by their predecessors? Father, Chef, Singer and Songwriter; Sam Angelo is an advocate of the land based lifestyle, homeschooling and a modern day hunter gatherer. We talk on his ideas on an alternative family lifestyle, his Martinique heritage and future goals for our community. All guests are asked select 7 Reggae tracks ...
Mar 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 8
Send us a text We all have our gifts whether we recognize them or not. For example this episode's guest has Perfect Pitch. In the noise of "Reality" television programmes such as The X factor & The Voice and multiple Social Media Platforms for fans choose from, are our musical gifts still recognized...? Or is it all about the latest gimmick? In this episode Naron Litchmore and I discuss the peaks and flows of the Music Industry and who truly wins in the battle of Quality over Quantity. He is...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 7
Send us a text Barbados born Denyce Blackman was a professional writer then journalist for 7 years before arriving in the West Midlands, where she gained a Masters in Film and Television at the University of Birmingham. She later founded Caribbean Pop-Up Cinema, bringing West Indian stories to UK audiences. She is a Caribbean creative in film and video production as well as film exhibition. This interview delves into the differences between caribbean islands and the impact it has had on its desc...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 6
Send us a text This episode features Anthony McFarlane;; a photographer who specialises in black and white images to document the world we live in through the form of bespoke limited edition books. As well as being the chair of North smethwick development Trust the Brasshouse he has also showcased many exhibitions such as ; The Black Victorians, Strength of a Women Weakness of a Man, Blood Sweat and Tears and Inbobalectic Vitalitlectic. We speak on race, dyslexia, documenting our culture and con...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 5
Send us a text Forgiveness...easy? or are some things just unforgiveable? Todays show covers how to let go, forgive yourself and others as well as strategies, mantra's and actions to free youself. Todays guest Audreia Josephs is an Author, Life Coach, Intervention Stragist and Motivational Speaker who teaches the Art of Forgiveness as a way to live life, as a journey of release and reconnection. As well as being featired twice in the Huffington Post, she released her 1st book in 2016 ‘Forgivenes...
Feb 19, 2020•59 min•Ep. 4
Send us a text Todays guest is DiegoFF; a singer, songwriter, poet, host and comedian as well as choerographing many music videos and performing the lead role in Amazon Prime Movie "Ital Reign". He speaks on his winning singing competition "Tasties" which brought him from Jamaica to the UK, how he dealt with the culture clash, his transitions into different industries and gives an exclusive acapella performance live and direct! This is interview is full of jokes, high energy and postivity that w...
Feb 12, 2020•59 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text Vibrant and inspiring interview with Sue Brown who recently won 2 awards for her BBC tv documentary 'The First Black Brummies'. Her numerous credits include motherhood, grand-motherhood, a poet/creative writer, an author as well as being a tv & radio presenter. She speaks on her culture, how she was approached by the BBC, obstacles she faced on her journey and shares many inspirational stories to empower. We cover serious topics but also catch nuff jokes along the way! All gue...
Feb 05, 2020•59 min•Ep. 2
Send us a text Lets welcome a New Year and celebrate the 7th day of Kwanzaa (Imani) together. Imani is a day of faith. The first episode of Reggae Uprising will be dedicated Imani, through Reggae music + words of inspiration for the year to come. Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 1
