Pamodzi Creatives

"Its about the tribe.. a lot of us have never been involved in any campaigning. We've come out of our comfort zones completely and we've gone out there ; we've spoken at rallies, we've spoken at meetings, we've lobbied at parliament...'  As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this...

"If you are campaigning (within a community) that sees things from a different point of view to yours, its really important to be determined but, also not to lose sight of the fact that other people's values and opinions are just as relevant as your own are"    As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards , we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for bei...

‘You can do so much more as a team than on your own..I’m hoping that the (creative) industry as a whole will carry on embracing that”  As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards , we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Nicole speaks to our lead podcaster Shamila about  the #performerpreneur movement ; a wonder...

"Covid (lockdown) has shown me I don't need anything I don't already have.." As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational. In this episode, Bethany speaks to our lead podcaster Shamila about motherhood, breakups in a time of lockdown and the joy of being able to share sunflower care package...

‘One of the biggest lessons that I’ve learnt is that I need to have more faith in myself…and I need to trust the process and enjoy the journey’ . As part of this year's Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards, we we took the opportunity to hear from some of the women nominated for being inspirational.  In this episode, Hannah speaks to Jasmine Bone. Hannah reflects on what she’s learnt from the p...

As we approach the next #IWP Inspirational Women of Portsmouth 2021 Awards, listen to Annelies James interview some of the Award Recipients and organisers  on the night of the awards (complete with background sound effects of a performer's getting ready !) as they reflect on their experience of the award night, what it means to be in a tribe and what advice they would give to their younger selves....

This one-off episode accompanies a Blog Pos t of the same title reflecting on our culture's relationship with Elders. The podcast was a spontaneous opportunity to capitalise on a gathering of women who were related to each other but very rarely saw each other. In this episode, Roni Edwards has a conversation with her aunts and  Gogo (grandmother) about what inspires them, what changes they have se...

‘I would suggest to my younger self ..be enthusiastic …….look for reward, fun, enthusiasm’  Professor Claudia Maraston has lived and worked in Italy, Germany, Oxford and Portsmouth. In this episode she talks about the importance of treating life like an adventure and the privilege and responsibility that comes with being in an exclusive (and literal) club of female astrophysicist Professors ! 

‘I am almost privileged that I had that opportunity to understand a part of a mental ill health  episode . Its very easy for people to see their view of it and its that you’re just a mum not coping….and I’ve learnt a lot and even now  its very easy for people to label you’  Diane Urquhart is the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth: Volunteers Award Recipient for the broad range of work she does with...

‘After my heart transplant I was asleep for a few days, but when I woke up, my Mum told me that I had been asked to do the mini mode fashion show. It was probably the best thing I could have woken up to and funnily enough about six days later I was out of ICU. Maybe the knowledge that if I got out I could do it pushed me to do everything I could to get healthy'.Grace Fincham, our youngest Inspirat...

‘I would say to my younger self: Dream. Dream and do it. Don’t wait, just do it.” Kasia Rajca , our Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Arts Finalist and founder of Salsa Solent talks about building a creative community and being kind to yourself during lockdown. Kasia also  talks about healing  from a hip arthroscopy surgery; something that could have taken away her passion for dance. Follow her on...

‘There is also this element  (in law firms) that you can’t possibly be effective unless you’re there from seven in the morning till seven at night’. In this episode, Alison Colley talks about how her refusal to conform to a gruelling work culture motivated her to set up her own law firm, which she established when her baby was six months old. In this episode Alison also talks about  what inspired...

‘I am glad I was brave and strong enough to just say I’m not happy here, so I am just gonna go with it’….Grainne Gregory was a Finalist in the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Arts Awards category and in this episode she talks about the joy of being able to bravely nurture her passion for dance ; regardless of what society dictates you should be aspiring towards. * Please note that episode was re...

'I was so determined…from not being able to see..I ended up playing table tennis for England’ …Sarah Hilditch is an integral part of the Portsmouth Teaching School Alliance team and is also the moderation lead for Portsmouth City Council and Portsmouth Schools. In this episode she talks about her passion for education work and how the personal challenges she has faced moulded her into a determined...

‘I hope for the young women (involved in Project Catalyst)  to grow and develop into the young activists...and they change things for themselves and the culture that they have inherited”. Gemma Green, Project Coordinator and Lilliah Butcher, Project consultant, talk about what inspires them, what they have learnt about themselves and how the  PARCS Project Catalyst has evolved into an Activism pro...

‘If I could give my younger self any advice it would be (that) you don’t have to live in pain…get this sorted now’   Jodie Hughes is founder of  Endometriosis South Coast and was an Inspirational woman of portsmouth Community Category Finalist. In this episode, Jodie gives an insight to the many seasons of sacrifice and resilience  which has led her to pursue a doctorate based around her Endometri...

‘In the January, I had my leg off. Within 6 weeks I was up and walking along Southsea seafront with my best friend'.  Lorraine Lambert is the Sports category Inspirational Women of  Portsmouth Award Recipient. She is a Paralympic athlete, motivational speaker, sports instructor & trained counsellor and is due to represent Great Britain in the next (postponed) Paralympics games. In this episode she...

Jasmine Bone is a Pamodzi Creatives Apprentice who in her own words ‘absolutely loves science !’ so we put her in charge of our special women in STEM podcast in support of the University of Portsmouth Global & International College Portsmouth (ICP) #MySTEMjourney project. In this podcast, Jasmine talks to Nayaab & Emila about the people that inspired and enabled their STEM journey. They also talk...

Lulu is founder of Love Southsea and the latest addition to the Trailblazer panel. LuLu's contagious laugh and passion for life helps explain how she has achieved the successful community focused empire that is  'Love Southsea' and the important roles she played in the founding of Victorious Festival and Mutiny festival.  

Liz passionately talks about her role within Harbour church in creating a space that challenges negative assumptions of what church really means. Liz and her team run Spa 61, pamper sessions inspired by the belief that all women deserve gentle care and nurturing as 'all of us are vulnerable but some of us hide it better'.   Check out our short video about Liz here

'You look lovely, be good, be careful, see you later'. These were the last words Janine said to her daughter Georgia  as she left for the Mutiny Festival in May 2018. Georgia died from an accidental overdose of MDMA. In this episode, Janine talks to the project Apprentice, Charlotte Wallace about the how the heartbreaking and life changing experience inspired Janine to set up  'Don't Go with the F...

Did you know that more research funding is spent on addressing male baldness then M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis?) . Just some of the little nuggets gleaned from the  privilege of meeting the  enigmatic Sally Callow,  MD at Stripy Lightbulb. On this podcast, Sally talks about her experience with M.E. as well as the  challenges and opportunities that this has presented.    

It has been a year since the death of Towera's teenage son, Stephen who died last December. This 'festive' season carries a totally different layer of emotion for Towera and her family.  In this episode, Towera talks about the unimaginable heart break that comes with burying your own child, and reflects on the constant healing balm that was community through out her journey of grief.    If you are...

Southsea Bathing Hut began with a mission to revive Portsmouth’s lost soap-making heritage. Today, founder Samantha Worsey and her team make a complete range of natural skincare products inspired by the seaside. Meeting Samantha was a delightful lesson in the art of skincare and thalassotherapy. She also spoke about the journey of building a creative business and some of the challenges along the w...

  Alison Lee is Director to the North End branch of Biscoes Law firm. She heads Biscoes' Mental Health & Capacity Team and personally specialises in Mental Capacity & Court of Protection matters.    In this podcast, Alison talks about being part of enabling a culture change within the law firm that includes babies attending board meetings!