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IMPACT Podcast

IMPACT is an 18-20 minutes long narrative program, focusing on some of the most extraordinary stories the Toronto and the GTA have to offer. Guests featured on the show share their life-altering experiences, and how those experiences effectively shaped them to be community leaders, social influencers and all around beacons of change they are today.

02/27/2020

"KING JAY: THE CURIOUS CASE OF COCKAYNE SYNDROME"

In 2011, a 17-year-old Khadija Gayle gave birth to a baby boy. Soon enough, she began to realise that there was something wrong. King Jay, as the baby was lovingly called, began to lose his eyesight, his growth stunted and appearance aged. Jay began to show symptoms of a rare disease; Cockayne Syndrome. It was a difficult path to tread for Khadija, as she believes her son’s case was the only one in Toronto at that time. Khadija did all she could, through this testing time - battling a rare disease, that was left undiagnosed for a while. Today, Khadija is trying to encourage dialogue and raise awareness amongst communities about this rare syndrome. Produced by: Fatima Husain Guest: Khadija Gayle Research Contributor: Elesha Nicholls

20 min
02/27/2020

"OUTSIDE THE LINES"

Filled with a passion for the written word, Pauleanna Reid would spend hours journaling as a child. However, her inability to stand up for herself, being bullied all throughout her school years nurtured a deep sense of insecurity within her. Her struggles followed her through her college life, where she suffered in silence with a plastered smile every day. Later, she was officially diagnosed with depression. Determined to make a difference, Pauleanna soon braved her troubles and set on a path to become a writer. Today, Pauleanna is a Canadian Journalist, author and a mentor, who has made a difference empowering women around the globe. Guest: Pauleanna Reid Produced by: Fatima Husain

19 min
02/27/2020

"LEGAL SWIPE"

Christian Levien is a lawyer with a practice. He was subjected to police brutality and beaten up for “no reason”. Christian was at University at the time. According to Christian, many members of the Black community are not aware of the type of resources (education or social capital) available to them when they face such situations. This is what made Christian decide that law school was the best for him so he could help educate those around him and uplift communities in similar circumstances. Today. Christian runs a GTA based law firm (Levien Law) and defends the marginalised. In short, Christian offers far more than just legal advice. *Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest/ interviewee and those providing comments (if any) are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of VX3 Exchange (CCCMAD Inc.) or any employee thereof. VX3 Exchange is not responsible for accuracy of any of the information supplied by the guest. It is not the intention of VX3 Exchange to malign any community, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company or individual.

18 min
02/27/2020

"DOMINIC AKENA: THE SURVIVAL STORY"

Domica Akena was nine-years-old when he first held a gun. He was abducted from his village by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda and trained to be a child soldier. One fine day he escaped the clutches of the rebels and found his way to a refugee camp. Four years later, in this camp, he meets a pair of documentary filmmakers who capture the story of his harrowing escape, and this encounter ultimately changes his life. Today, Dominic is a documentary filmmaker based in Toronto, who uses film to process his traumatic past. ************** *Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest/ interviewee and those providing comments (if any) are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of VX3 Exchange (CCCMAD Inc.) or any employee thereof. VX3 Exchange is not responsible for accuracy of any of the information supplied by the guest. It is not the intention of VX3 Exchange to malign any community, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company or individual.

20 min
02/27/2020

"MENTAL HEALTH: THE BLIND STIGMA"

Mental Health in the Afro Caribbean communities has long been a blind stigma filled with misconceptions and, covered with a ‘veil of shame’. Black people experiencing a mental health challenge are more likely to hide it or delay seeking help over the fear of being shunned or labelled by society. In this Episode, Actress, Producer, Filmmaker and Mental Health Advocate – Stacy-Ann Buchanan opens up about her trials and triumphs with mental health and giving a voice to Black Canadians living with mental illnesses. ************** *Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest/ interviewee and those providing comments (if any) are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of VX3 Exchange (CCCMAD Inc.) or any employee thereof. VX3 Exchange is not responsible for accuracy of any of the information supplied by the guest. It is not the intention of VX3 Exchange to malign any community, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company or individual.

19 min
02/27/2020

"IF YOU PLAYED IN MY PLAYGROUND"

A disturbing, hopeful and inspiring story of Elizabeth Correia – who was brought up as a foster child, became a teen mother and is a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Elizabeth, who is now a mentor (and victor) has dedicated her life to teaching and helping woman and youth create a life they love. Her extraordinary story of transforming her own life from pain to purpose is the inspiration behind her mission to teach women and youth that it is possible to do the same. ************** *Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest/ interviewee and those providing comments (if any) are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of VX3 Exchange (CCCMAD Inc.) or any employee thereof. VX3 Exchange is not responsible for accuracy of any of the information supplied by the guest. It is not the intention of VX3 Exchange to malign any community, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company or individual.

20 min
02/27/2020

"BRITTNEE HABBIB: FINDING MY VOICE"

At just 18 months of age, Brittnee Habbib took her first steps in gymnastics and never looked back. She was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team for FIVE years –the only Black girl on the team. At the time, she found it very difficult to embrace herself. She travelled internationally and represented Canada in large competitions such as the Commonwealth Games in Australia, the Pan Am Games in Brazil and The World championships in Denmark. In 2004, top 10 athletes were allowed to try out for the Olympics. This was Brittnee’s first year being on a senior National level. And that year, she was placed top 10 in the country. She tied for 10 and denied her place to try out for the Olympics. Brittnee also had to work with a coach who didn’t have her back. In this episode, Brittnee speaks of her struggles being a Black gymnast, who didn’t have a voice and was always “told what to do”. Today, Brittnee coaches competitive gymnastics and is an active dancer. Interviewee: Brittnee Habbib Produced by: Fatima Husain "Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary." Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

20 min
02/27/2020

"FROM ILLEGAL TO PARALEGAL"

Tyler Murphy is a devoted father, husband and licensed paralegal. He describes himself as a ‘career-driven’ advocate. But Tyler wasn’t always this man. He became entrenched in a criminal lifestyle at a very young age. It started with stealing, robbing and selling drugs and eventually escalated to selling cocaine, being involved with guns and more organised and dangerous crimes. Tyler was often homeless and was in and out of the justice system for minor and later, major offences – ending up in custody for a few years - labelled as a gang member. It took him a while to eventually realise that the destructive path he was on was going to end in one of the two ways; death or prison. With only a Grade 8 education in hand, Tyler finally turned his life around and went on to become a licensed paralegal. Interviewee: Tyler Murphy Produced by: Fatima Husain "Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary." Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

20 min

IMPACT is an 18-20 minutes long narrative program, focusing on some of the most extraordinary stories the Toronto and the GTA have to offer. Guests featured on the show share their life-altering experiences, and how those experiences effectively shaped them to be community leaders, social influencers and all around beacons of change they are today.

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