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In this episode UnMute Now speaks with Kate Beggs, the Northern Ireland Director of The National Lottery Community Fund. We discuss how grassroot and other non- profit community organisations can access funding and just how the Fund goes about ensuring diverse communities can benefit. This is a very relevant and enlightening conversation. Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch with us. Plea...

Should we cancel 'cancel culture'? This is the question we're asking in this episode as we look at the phenomenon and how it affects people's lives and livelihoods. We also consider whether it has a more adverse effect on people from diverse backgrounds. Our special guest is community activist, Sipho Sibanda. -------------------------------------------------------------------------...

"Hot & Bothered"- Real Talk about Menopause. In this episode, we discuss the different phases of menopause and coping mechanisms as well as mental health and wellness for women. SPECIAL GUESTS Roisin Hillman Dr Daniel Gboloo-Teye UnMute Now Podcast is a product of UK Pivot, an independent organisation which seeks to advocate and lobby primarily on behalf of minority communities in No...

In this episode, we have an insightful about UK Pivot's Privilege Project with some of the participants in that project. Based on a similar exercise conducted by Harvard University, the project explores the concept of privilege in the Northern Irish context, through a 'Privilege Walk'. The documentary showing the results of that project can be watched on the UnMute Now Youtube channel....

We present episode 4: "Finding Repair inReparations" with our special guest Esther Stanford Xosei. In this episode, we speak to Esther about reparations being more than financial compensation. We discuss how colonialism affected and still affects us today. This conversation may encourage you to think differently about reparations. Esther Stanford Xosei is a Motherist, Jurisconsult, Decol...

In Episode 3, we speak with Patricia Morgan a healthcare professional and Sibongile Mude a professional in the pharmaceutical industry who chose to start her own business venture. Let us know if their experiences and journeys resonate with you. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please like, comment, subscribe and click the notification bell if you enjoy our content and would like to get notifie...

In Episode 2, we dig deep with our guest Denise Hughes into Marriage Talk - is love enough? What are your thoughts on starting over? Divorce? Balancing work life and relationship all while constantly evolving can lead to challenges in most relationships. Denise shares a bit of her personal story to shed light on how she navigated some of these challenges. Let us know if the conversation raised any...

Hi guys! UnMute Now podcast is back for an exciting new season. We are now in Season 5 and we want you to know that we are continuing to raisie the volume on the whispered conversations in our communities. We have some dynamic episodes coming up and some candid guests who will definitely spark some conversations around your dinner table! We have been busy behind the scenes and you will hear a bit...

In this 8th and final episode of our special Levelling Up series, we present Dr. Dadebo. Dr. Dadebo is a graduate of the School of Medical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology- Ghana in 1991. Currently he is a locum specialist registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine and a PHD in Exercise Physiology. In this presentation...

In this seventh week of the series, we present Clover Watts an HR professional with 25 years in the business. Clover tells us what HR is really for and how best to utilise your HR department. In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Mig...

In this sixth week of the series, we bring Sylvia Ombati, a successful recruiter in the filed of Tech. In this episode Sylvia offers insight into what recruiters look for when they see your CV. She gives tips on how to make your CV stand out above the rest and how to put your best foot forward to land an interview and your dream job. In  October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium...

In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you over a period of 8 weeks, on Youtube and right here on your favourite UnMute Now podcast channel! In th...

In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you over a period of 8 weeks, on Youtube and right here on your favourite UnMute Now podcast channel! ...

In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed 'Levelling Up'. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming. They dealt with Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more and we are bringing these presentations to you over a period of 8 weeks, on Youtube and right here on your favourite UnMute Now podcast channel! In th...

We bring you Esther Stanford Xosei in episode 2 of our “Levelling Up” series of presentations held during the recently concluded Black History Month in October. Esther is a Motherist, Jurisconsult, Decolonial Reparationist and Community Advocate specialising in the critical legal praxis of ‘law as resistance’ as an approach to social movement, lawyering, Mother Earth Jurisprudence and eco-socio-le...

In October 2022, UK Pivot held a dynamic two day Symposium dubbed Levelling Up. Engaging presenters provided thought-provoking discussions which were life-changing and affirming every Friday night at 8pm for the next 8 weeks, we will be bringing these deep discussions and powerful presentations on Health, Migration, Brexit, Entrepreneurship and more to you right here on You Tube and on your favour...

Join all the GenZ Ladies and UK Pivot Hosts for the final episode of Season 4 Finale live!! Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we have been  sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development program which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune in to thi...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development program which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered conversations in the Gen Z generation and raise their voice...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development program which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered conversations in the Gen Z generation and raise their voice...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered conversations in the Gen Z generation and raise their voi...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast!  For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered conversations in the Gen Z generation and raise the...

Episode 3 GenZ Voice  Title: Is Social Anxiety Taboo?   Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast! For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the w...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast!  For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered conversations in the Gen Z generation and raise the...

Welcome to Season 4 of UnMute Now Podcast!  For this season, we are sharing the table with a dynamic group of young ladies from Northern Ireland. The young ladies were part of our Summer 2022 Mentorship development programme which culminated in them learning the basics of podcasting. Tune is as they share their views on some of the whispered Gen Z conversations  and raise their voices an...

Hi guys, in this final episode of Season 3, we had the pleasure of having 3 of our lovely audience members live on the podcast with us and we had a blast! Plenty of laugh out loud funny moments as we reflected on what was a 'rollercoaster', 'whirlwind' and 'dramatic' season and relived some of our blooper moments. It was so encouraging to hear from our guests the impact that UnMute Now has had on...