Reggae Uprising Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Teleica Kirkland is a fashion historian, Associate Lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies (CHS) at London College of Fashion and a PhD candidate at Goldsmiths University. She is also the founder and Creative Director of the Costume Institute of the African Diaspora (CIAD) an organisation dedicated to researching the history and culture of dress and adornment from the African...

Send us Fan Mail In a world rapidly becoming more uncertain, taking our destiny onto our own hands where we can is vital. Health is a priceless investment that pays divedens. Maxine Palmer has a BSc (Hons) degree in Dietetics, is a Member of British Dietetics Association (BDA), Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a Dietitian & Nutritionist who runs a Health & W...

Send us Fan Mail With so much stress and anxiety in the air with the world crisis we're faced, with this weeks episode explores the different therapies that you may find useful in restoring your mind, body and spirit. Colin Simms is a Registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) as a fully qualified therapist and masseur.  Specialising in muscular pain relief caused by overwork...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest Cimarons band member Locksley is a pioneer, who has paved the way in the world of Reggae.  Locksley has collectively been a Session musician and backing band for many artists, including: Pat Kelly, Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Derrick Morgan. Being Trojan Record Company’s ‘House band’; Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis, Stranger Cole, Slim Smith, Toots & the...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ambitions of global success why not get a head start through the experience of someone who has lived it.   This weeks guest is vocalist in the globally acclaimed band "Tradition" who has brought lovers rock all to every continent playing the festival  circuit alongside shows such as the anti nazi leagues - rock against racism tour. To add to full catalogue, I...

Send us Fan Mail Connecting people of the diaspora is what this podcast is all about so connecting to Marcus Garvey's bloodline and sharing his infinite legacy just shows the power of positive works. Dezzy Roots started up and established; Venture Records Company and a record shop; Gangsterville Musical Arcade. He was instrumental in the initial support and formation of the band Aswad and aro...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode is an Extended Exodus Edition. With this at the forefront our communities conscious minds we discuss the facts, figures and realities. This weeks guest is the owner of The AICS Group Ltd (Acquired injury care & support) which is a private sector brain injury rehabilitation provider based in London and has over twenty years’ experience in the health and socia...

Send us Fan Mail Some say everything is for a reason and that every seemingly impossible challenge is a test, sent as a catalyst for growth. Cyrlene Braithwaite's previous works in the UK include being a team leader, teacher, assessor, working with adult offenders & ex-offenders.  In 2013 she started a monthly showcase in Leicester called City Link-Up Unsigned which was followed in 2015 b...

Send us Fan Mail How has this years crisis affected our economy, industries and peoples adaptability for major life changes? This week we discuss these hot topics impacting our people and suggest some possible resolutions to the many issues we face. Maureen Scott-Douglas is an Economics Graduate who was previously employed as a college lecturer, and currently employed as an Trade Union official by...

Send us Fan Mail You can not know where your going without know where your coming from, only then can we all rise in unity. Dawn Riley is trained as a secondary school teacher and worked in main stream for over 10 years before moving into the PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) system as a key stage 3 maths teacher where she worked for over 13 years and rose to the position of Head of Campus. She now dedica...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest Karl Wilson has worked in numerous sectors of media including promotions, publications, radio, marketing and created some great works supporting our community such as Metro FM, the Black Comedy Awards, Black net, Black Chat and the Pearl Support Network to name but a few. Karl's journey should inspire anyone who has an idea to follow it through and realise th...

Send us Fan Mail Elsie Gayle is a midwife in private practice, with significant national and international experience.  Along with the Mimosa Midwives Group Practice, she facilitates and manages the delivery of ‘culturally safe’ maternity care, she has also set up ‘Midwifery Conversations’ a community of practice for midwives; to support the creation and sustenance of an empowered workforce and a...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks guest Jay McCoy; is the co-owner with his wife of Kingdom Health and Fitness Ltd  who supply health supplements to help people optimize their nutrition and fitness.  Prevention is better the cure. What preventative measures can you take to ensure longevity for you and your loved ones. We explore natural remedies and how best to fuel your body. New uploads every Wednesda...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 me...

Send us Fan Mail 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? This week's 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail 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. This week's 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 practitio...

Send us Fan Mail 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, a...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 nu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 exper...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wit...