She Leads For Legacy

004: Diane Modahl: From Olympic Glory to Empowering Future Leaders

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.
In this episode Sharon and Afiya speak with Diane Modahl, former Olympic athlete and co-founder of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation. Diane shares her journey from elite sport to empowering young people through leadership and opportunity.
She discusses the resilience needed to overcome challenges, the importance of representation in sport, and how investing in future generations creates lasting impact.
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003: How Allyship Drives Change : How to be a better Ally

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.
In this episode Sharon and Afiya reflect on Suzy Levy's address at the latest She Leads for Legacy "Accelerate Action" event.  Suzy is a leading advocate for workplace inclusion and author of Mind the Inclusion Gap. She shares her insights on fostering allyship and driving meaningful change in organisations.
They discuss the barriers to effective allyship, the role of senior leaders in championing diversity, and practical steps to create inclusive workplaces.
Here's Suzy's highly recommended book, "Mind the Inclusion Gap" : AmazonUK
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002: The Model Black - Leadership, Identity & Workplace Success : Professor Barbara Banda

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.
In this episode, we're joined by Professor Barbara Banda, author of The Model Black, to discuss the experiences of Black British professionals navigating leadership and workplace culture.
We explore the impact of representation, the concept of the "Model Black," and practical steps for creating more inclusive workplaces.
Check out The Model Black: How Black British Leaders Succeed in Organisations and Why It Matters : AMAZON UK
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001: From Foster Care to the House of Lords: Baroness Lola Young

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.
Baroness Lola Young, a trailblazing figure in British politics and culture, shares her inspiring journey from foster care to becoming a member of the House of Lords (which involves childhood favourite Metal Mickey btw). 🤖
Baroness Young reflects on her advocacy for social justice, the transformative power of education, and the challenges of navigating identity and resilience throughout her extraordinary life.
Here's a link to Lola's book, which is the centrepiece for the conversation: AmazonUK
 
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She Leads For Legacy - Trailer

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.
This is a short trailer where you'll get a flavour of the kind of content available when this podcast launches in September 2024.
Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where every story, every achievement and every legacy matters. Available wherever you listen to podcasts, She Leads For Legacy, where leadership meets legacy, one story at a time.
For more details about She Leads For Legacy: https://www.sheleadsforlegacy.com/