The SJW Podcast
The SJW Show: Be Real; Be Transparent; Be HonestWelcome to The SJW Show, where we ignite the fire within you to dream, believe, and rise to your full potential. This isn't a place for the complacent or those content with mediocrity. If you're ready to step out of self-pity, break free from excuses, and shatter the barriers of comfort, you're in the right place. This show is designed to inspire, empower, and motivate you to greatness.Are you ready to shed the limits and embrace your destiny? The SJW Show is for those who refuse to settle, for the Queens...
The SJW Podcast Episode 20 with Lily Mott
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🎙 The SJW Show Podcast
Episode Title: Youth Media, Ethical Storytelling & Global Impact
Guest: Lily Mott – Founder, Be the Change Media Network
In this powerful episode of The SJW Show, host Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi sits down with Lily Mott, founding director of Be the Change Media Network, to explore the power of youth voices, ethical storytelling, and the role media plays in shaping a more just and informed world.
Launched during the Black Lives Matter protests in Wa...
The SJW Podcast Episode 19 with Tina Pokuaah
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🎙 SJW Podcast – Episode 19
Safeguarding, Faith & Building Cultures of Accountability
In Episode 19 of the SJW Podcast, we are joined by Tina Pokuaah, Founder of Kesis Consulting — an international safeguarding trainer, consultant, woman of faith, mother, and recognised next-generation trailblazer.
With over 15 years’ experience across education, social care, international development, and multiple global sectors, Tina supports organisations to build safer, accountable, and inclusive cultures. Her work centres on protecting children, young people, and adults at risk, while equ...
The SJW Podcast Episode 18 with Balkis Chaabane
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🎙 SJW Podcast Guest
Balkis Chaabane
Peace & Security Practitioner | Founder & Executive Director, Youth Transforming Narratives
Global 200 Women Power Leader | Human Rights Expert | Youth-Inclusive Peacebuilding Advocate
Balkis Chaabane is a Tunisia-born Peace and Security Practitioner and one of the leading emerging voices advancing youth-inclusive peacebuilding across the MENA region and globally. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Transforming Narratives (YTN), a youth-led organisation committed to decolonisation, narrative transformation, and empowering young leaders to shape mor...
The SJW Podcast Episode 17 with Lillian Ogbogoh
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🎙 SJW Podcast – Guest Feature
Episode: Becoming Woman – The Power of Voice with Lillian Ogbogoh
Transformational Storyteller | Feminine Power Architect | International Speaker | Host of In Her Own Name
About Lillian Ogbogoh
Lillian Ogbogoh is an international speaker, transformational storyteller, and Feminine Power Architect whose mission is to help high-achieving Black and Brown women stop shrinking and start leading boldly in their own name.
A certified NeuroChange Practitioner, Coach, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lillian blends behavioural science...
The SJW Podcast Episode 16 with Lu Castello
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Episode 16: Build a Business That Works for You
Guest: Lu Castello (they/them)
In this powerful episode of The SJW Podcast, host Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi sits down with Lu Castello (they/them)— a queer business consultant redefining what sustainable success really looks like.
With over a decade of experience in operations management, Lu now supports founders to build businesses that serve their lives, not consume them. Their work centres on helping entrepreneurs move away from burnout culture an...
The SJW Podcast Episode 15 with Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu
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🎙️ SJW Show – Interview with Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu
Duration: 30 minutes
In this inspiring episode of The SJW Show, Jasmine sits down with Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu — product strategist, award-winning author of Who Do I See in the Mirror?, and founder of Philly & Friends, a children’s lifestyle brand touching families in over 20 countries. She is also the co-founder of DVese.
Together, they explore Vese’s journey from product strategy to storytelling, her mission to empower children through diverse representation, and the realities of being a Black woman e...
The SJW Podcast Episode 14 with Reanne Oliver
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🎙️ The SJW Show – Episode 14 with Reanne Oliver
✨ Be Real. Be Transparent. Be Honest. ✨
Welcome to The SJW Show, where mediocrity has no seat and excuses aren’t allowed. 🚫 This is the space for Queens who’ve walked through the fire 🔥 and refuse to settle. Here, we reignite your spark, revive your vision board, and remind you that as long as there’s life, there’s hope.
This episode will challenge you, stretch you, and empower you to rise into the woman you were always destined to be. đź‘‘<...
The SJW Podcast Episode 13 with the Dazzle Cleaning London Team
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The SJW Podcast – Episode 13
Title: Bold, Brilliant, Becoming – with Nermina & Azra
Duration: 30 Minutes
Release Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025
Host: Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi
Guests: Nermina Kesetovic-Ferizovic & Azra Alispahic Gegic (Dazzle Cleaning London)
In this vibrant and soulful episode, Jasmine sits down with two remarkable women from the Dazzle Cleaning London team—Nermina and Azra—who are rewriting what it means to lead with heart, creativity, and resilience.
💫 From storytelling, linguistics to leadership, dance to design—this episode explores their powerfu...
The SJW Podcast Episode 12 with Nitya Lohiya
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 🚀 Nitya Lohiya is a global 🌍 youth advocate, author ✍️, innovator đź’ˇ, and changemaker đź’Ą on a mission to empower young people to lead, dream big, and take control of their future. Her work spans across storytelling, tech for good, and global leadership — all driven by a heart full of purpose ❤️and a vision for a better world.Â
📚 At a young age, Nitya became a published author with two inspiring books — Making of Abbie’s First Novel and Everything That You Ever Dreamt Of — both reflecting her belief in the power of imagination and courage.Â
<...The SJW Podcast Episode 11 with Molly Taylor
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🎧 Episode 11 – The SJW Show
Guest: Molly Taylor | Title: The Journey, The Philosophy, The Mission
🌟 The SJW Show – Vision Statement
The SJW Show is more than a podcast — it’s a movement for truth, transformation, and radical authenticity. Hosted by Jasmine, the show creates a safe, empowering space for women of all backgrounds to share their stories, ignite their purpose, and step boldly into who they were created to be.
Grounded in faith, growth, and unfiltered honesty, e...
The SJW Podcast Episode 10 with Olivia Hooper
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🌟 The SJW Radio Show – Vision Statement
The SJW Show is more than a podcast — it’s a movement for truth, transformation, and radical authenticity. Hosted by Jasmine, the show exists to create a safe, empowering space for women of all backgrounds to share their stories, ignite their purpose, and step boldly into who they were created to be.
Grounded in faith, growth, and unfiltered honesty, each episode features conversations with powerful changemakers — from activists and artists to professionals and pioneers — exploring topics like:
🌍 I...
The SJW Podcast Episode 9 with Priscilla Ohene
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🎙 Episode 9 – Faith, Mindset & Becoming: A Conversation with Priscilla Ohene
Release Date: Sunday, 6th April at 6PM BST
Guest: Priscilla Ohene – UN Women UK Delegate, Human Rights Advocate, Founder of The Anaiyah Series
In this power-packed episode of The SJW Show, we dive deep into the heart of faith, mindset, authenticity, and purpose with the phenomenal Priscilla Ohene. A respected legal voice and UN Women UK Delegate, Priscilla shares how reframing our thoughts can shift our entire lives — because our thoughts create our feeli...
The SJW Podcast Episode 8 with Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi
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The SJW Podcast - Episode 8: Delusional to Dream – Being a CEO in My 30s
Yes, Even Someone Like Me Has Purpose
🔥 Episode Release Date: March 8, 2025
🎧 Now Streaming on All Major Podcast Platforms!
Episode Overview:
Welcome to Episode 8 of The SJW Podcast, where we celebrate International Women’s Day with a powerful message about resilience, leadership, and stepping into your purpose.
In this episode, Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi, Founder...
The SJW Podcast Episode 7 with AnaĂŻs Engelmann
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🎙️ Episode 7: 25 and a Boss with Anaïs Engelmann 🔥
In this episode of The SJW Show, we’re joined by the incredible Anaïs Engelmann, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Team Repair, an award-winning circular economy startup tackling electronic waste and inspiring young minds. 🌍✨
Anaïs’ journey began as a university project and grew into a movement that’s empowered over 7,500 young people to embrace repair as a life skill. Alongside Team Repair, Anaïs also serves as a Board Member of Fast Forward 2030, a...
The SJW Podcast Episode 6 with Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi - Happy New Year 2025
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Happy 2025!
"Fear will try to stop you from doing what God has called you to do. Don’t allow fear to prevent you from living your life to the fullest. Decide today—to face fear head-on, overcome it, and live the life that you were destined to live, free from fear."
If you haven’t already, tune in to the new SJW Podcast episode for January, featuring Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi, as she shares her journey and vision for the Sapphire Fire Network!
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The SJW Podcast Episode 5 with Elaha
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Welcome to Episode 5 of The SJW Show, where we continue our mission of being real, transparent, and honest. This month, we are thrilled to feature Elaha Walizadeh, a remarkable gender-based abuse professional, Aziz Scholar, and advocate for online safety and gender equality.
Elaha is currently leading children and young people’s services at one of the UK’s largest domestic abuse charities while pursuing her MA in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. With extensive experience consulting for organisations like SafeLives, Rights and Security International, and...
The SJW Podcast Episode 4 with Tiwa King
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Episode 4 - The SJW Show: Embrace Your Inner Queen with Tiwa King
Release Date: Sunday, November 3rd at 6 PM (BST)
Available On: All major podcast platforms
Synopsis:
In Episode 4 of The SJW Show, we’re honored to feature the inspiring Tiwa King—an internationally recognized singer, two-time TEDx speaker, and the visionary behind Beyond a Song CIC, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting confidence and self-love through the power of music. Known for her work with BBC, NHS, UN Women, and many othe...
The SJW Podcast Episode 3 with Bola Sol
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SJW Podcast - Episode 3 Overview 🎙️🔥
Title: Empower Your Finances: Navigating Wealth as a Black/Brown Mother
Release Date: Sunday, October 6th at 6 PM (BST)
Platform: Available on all major podcast streaming services
Guest: Bola Sol - Qualified Financial Adviser, Author of Your Money Life, and passionate advocate for financial literacy.
Episode Highlights: In Episode 3 of the SJW Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of personal finance, empowerment, and financial independence for Blac...
The SJW Podcast Episode 2 with Deena
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Episode 2: Breaking Boundaries with Deena Tissera
In this powerful episode of the SJW Podcast, we sit down with Deena Tissera, a trailblazer who has shattered glass ceilings in both the beauty and political arenas. Deena’s inspiring journey from being crowned Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World to becoming the first woman of color elected to Aberdeen City Council is a testament to her resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to social justice.
Deena opens up about her experiences in public service, her advocacy for women's rights, and the ch...
SJW Podcast - Episode 1 with Tele Lawal
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Episode One Introducing the SJW Podcast Episode 1, featuring Tele Lawal, the UK's first youngest Black woman politician in history. Remember, the race of life isn't about competing against others. We each run our own race, at different paces, facing unique challenges, but the goal is the same: leaving a legacy. When we focus too much on others, we risk stumbling or losing our way.
In the midst of life's chaos and routines, there's a bigger purpose at play. Have you felt like you've lost something—childhood joy, confidence, security, pe...