The Sheerah Podcast

The Sheerah Podacst

For centuries, black women have held leadership positions in a wide variety of domains in society. They haven’t always been recognised for their achievements and many times have had to fight through mountains of challenge and injustice. We have much to learn from these everyday heroes. In this season of The Sheerah podcast, listen to Lisa and Oge as they talk to some of these women, helping you discover what it takes to lead well despite all odds. Contact: info@sheerahnetwork.com

  1. 07/07/2025

    From Protest to Purpose with Natasha Johnson

    It's not often we get the chance to revisit previous guests but with the release of 'Backlash:The Murder of George Floyd', a BBC documentary about the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath, we caught up with Natasha Johnson who is featured in it. We first hosted Natasha in 2021 and you can listen to that episode here. Natasha is the Co-Founder of Anti-Racist and protest organisation, 'AllBlackLivesUK' which was founded in 2020 after the death of George Floyd. Currently working with Human Rights organisation, BRAP, which brings groundbreaking ways of thinking when discussing anti-racism and how it affects wider society, she is passionate about people and loves investigating their behaviour. Natasha has won awards with ABL and been featured in Hunger TV & the Guardian. Shed was also a finalist in the Greater Birmingham Young persons Award for 2024. For a limited time, you can watch 'Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd' on BBC using the link below or on BBCiplayer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002c4hy Connect with Natasha: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/natasha-johnson-35b55b203 The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging Global majority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.sheerahnetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music written and performed by Daniel Austin-Chukwu. Disclaimer:  The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

    50 min
  2. 05/05/2025

    An Extraordinary Life with Anne Wafula-Strike MBE

    Paralympian and Disability Rights campaigner, Anne Wafula Strike MBE, (www.annestrike.org ) is an example of courage, commitment and determination that challenges misconceptions about disability. Anne likes to inspire achievement and excellence across a broad range of life situations through motivational talks and appearances that encourages others to overcome difficulties and maximise their potential. In 2004 Anne became amongst the first wheelchair racers from sub-Sahara Africa to compete in wheelchair Racing at the Paralympics.   In this episode we hear first hand about her life, her work and why she lives her life with a purpose to inspire people facing challenges to tap into the latent power that lies within them. Connect with Anne:  www.annestrike.org   www.olympia-wafulafoundation.org  Linked in: linkedin.com/in/anne-wafula-strike-mbe-ply-31938125 The Sheerah Podcast is a production of The Sheerah Network, an organisation committed to developing and encouraging Global majority women leaders to lead with confidence and excellence.  We run Leadership focus groups, online courses and one-to-one coaching for women in middle to top level leadership or management.  Check out our resources and offers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.sheerahnetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music written and performed by Daniel Austin-Chukwu. Disclaimer:  The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals interviewed and does not necessarily represent the views of the hosts or of the Sheerah Network organization.

    54 min
5
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3 Ratings

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For centuries, black women have held leadership positions in a wide variety of domains in society. They haven’t always been recognised for their achievements and many times have had to fight through mountains of challenge and injustice. We have much to learn from these everyday heroes. In this season of The Sheerah podcast, listen to Lisa and Oge as they talk to some of these women, helping you discover what it takes to lead well despite all odds. Contact: info@sheerahnetwork.com