Fearless with Uduak Amimo

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Fearless explores what shapes the people who shape the world. In each episode, executive coach and journalist Uduak Amimo sits down with leaders, thinkers and practitioners to uncover the experiences, relationships and convictions that have influenced how they lead. Through honest, reflective conversations, Fearless examines moments of uncertainty, difficult choices and personal transformation. Together, we explore how our values take shape, what sustains us when our beliefs are tested, and how we lead with integrity in societies marked by complexity, division and change.

  1. 31/01/2025

    S2E9: Hanae Bezad on Multiculturalism, Patriarchy and Resilience

    My guest on this episode of Fearless is Hanae Bezad. She is many things among them- a social entrepreneur, curator, board advisor and now author. Published in October 2023 by The Dreamwork Collective,  Hanae's book, Being Other, is part memoir and part workbook. It documents her experiences of othering as an Arab, African and Muslim woman and explores the personal and collective experiences of people navigating exclusion. The book also advocates for accountable leadership. This episode unpacks global perspectives on othering, intersectionality and self-actualisation.  Follow Hanae's work here:  Website: https://beehane.org IG: https://www.instagram.com/beehane/

  2. 19/12/2024

    S2E8: Siphokazi Jonas on Names, Books and Poetry

    Published by Penguin Random House South Africa, Weeping Becomes a River is the debut collection of poetry from South African producer, writer, performer, and poet Siphokazi Jonas. The book is receiving critical acclaim, including being named Book of the Year and 100 Notable African Books of 2024. In this episode of Fearless, Siphokazi reads some of her poems and discusses the themes in her work. Follow Siphokazi's work here:  Website: https://siphokazijonas.com

  3. 05/12/2024

    S2E7: Patrick Mpedzisi on Pan-Africanism, Youth and Narrative.

    This episode of Fearless explores the intersections of pan-Africanism, activism, storytelling and culture through the many hats that Patrick Mpedsizi wears. Patrick is Zimbabwean. His professional portfolio includes the development of seminal initiatives, including the African Youth Charter, the African Peer Review Mechanism, and the Pan-African Parliament.  He is a former student leader and lawyer and is now an accomplished organisational development consultant, trainer, and facilitator. He is also committed to the restoration and celebration of African culture. Follow Patrick's work here:  Global Diplomacy Lab: https://www.global-diplomacy-lab.org/members/patrick-mpedzisi/

  4. 01/11/2024

    S2E6: Chris Klugman on Kitchens, Inclusion and Social Entrepreneurship

    This episode of Fearless takes us into the heart of the culinary world—the kitchen. My guest is Chris Klugman, an executive chef and champion for change in an industry rife with the challenges of power, inclusion, and equality. Chris is also a professor, celebrated photographer and social entrepreneur. He founded Paintbox Bistro, a social enterprise that employed staff from marginalised communities. Paintbox was Canada's first certified B-Corporation, yet it was also one of the businesses lost to the lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic.  This episode explores themes of inequity, the impact of Covid-19 and privilege.  Follow Chris's work here:  Website: http://www.chrisklugman.com Paintbox Bistro: https://www.commediaportal.ca/en/media/tribute-paint-box-bistro

  5. 17/10/2024

    S2E5: Chisom Udeze on Immigration, Mental Health and Inclusion

    This episode of Fearless stays with the theme of mental health through the experiences of Nigerian economist and award-winning serial founder, Chisom Udeze. She relocated to Norway for love where she struggled with isolation and depression leading to several startups to support migrants in the country. This episode explores themes of migration, inclusion and entrepreneurship.  Follow Chisom's work here:  Website: https://diversifyconsult.no/about/ Summit: https://summit.diversify.no/chisom-udeze/ Incubator: https://hertech.no

  6. 04/10/2024

    S2E4: Mohsin Mohi-Ud-Din on Mental Health, Trauma and Stories

    October is mental health awareness month and this year's theme is Movement: moving more for our mental health. It's a theme familiar to Mohsin Mohi-Ud-Din, whose conflicting experiences growing up in the disputed territory of Kashmir and the United States, seeded the gift of seeing, hearing and telling stories. Mohsin uses his gift to help vulnerable youth heal by training them to tell their own stories through his award-winning organisation MeWe International. Through storytelling, Mohsin's intention is to build connection, cohesion and ultimately, mental health.  This episode of Fearless addresses trauma, abuse, war and art.  Follow Mohsin's work here:  Wesbite: https://www.meweintl.org/about/ourstory Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=D-4h93YNYDo

  7. 26/09/2024

    S2E3: Myriam Taylor on Exile, Immigration and Humanity.

    The Humanity Summit is one of the side events of the 2024 G20 Summit coming up in November in Brazil. Co-founded by Afro-Portuguese activist Myriam Taylor to advance global equity and sustainability, it's also a labour of love rooted in Myriam's background as a child of Angolan exiles. It’s also one of the many pioneering and celebrated accomplishments of her life’s work of social justice and anti-racism. This conversation explores themes of colonialism, racism and humanity.  Follow Myriam's work here:  Humanity Summit: https://www.humanity-summit.com

  8. 19/09/2024

    S2E2: Aka Hansen on Indigeneity, Colonialism and Liberation

    This episode of Fearless takes us to the Arctic nation of Greenland and its struggle for independence from Denmark. Aka Hansen is an award-winning filmmaker. She’s also an activist and one of the leading agitators in the latest Greenlandic bid for independence. This conversation explores themes of colonialism, identity, racism, liberation and film.  Follow Aka's work here:  Website: http://uilu.gl/about.html Film: http://uilu.gl/about.html Film: https://www.siff.net/festival/qulleq

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Fearless explores what shapes the people who shape the world. In each episode, executive coach and journalist Uduak Amimo sits down with leaders, thinkers and practitioners to uncover the experiences, relationships and convictions that have influenced how they lead. Through honest, reflective conversations, Fearless examines moments of uncertainty, difficult choices and personal transformation. Together, we explore how our values take shape, what sustains us when our beliefs are tested, and how we lead with integrity in societies marked by complexity, division and change.

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