The InFocus Podcast

The InFocus Podcast

Join Sam. G as she has Real Conversations with those in communities who are on the R.I.S.E (Real.Inspired.Strong.Empowered), making positive movements, changing their narratives and who share the overall goal of ‘Putting Unity BkIn2 Community.’

  1. BookFlicks'n Chill - Episode 2 of 2

    Feb 15

    BookFlicks'n Chill - Episode 2 of 2

    PART 2......YEMI ELEGUNDE's STORY The Unimaginable Twist in Yemi Elegunde’s Journey ​In the powerful conclusion to Yemi Elegunde’s harrowing and hopeful story, we pick up where the last chapter left off: a life uprooted. After being abducted from the UK to Nigeria at age seven, Yemi spent 14 years navigating a reality he never asked for. ​But the story doesn't end with a simple return to London. In this episode, Yemi reveals the moment he discovered the existence of siblings he never knew he had—a discovery that reshaped his understanding of his family and himself. As he peels back the layers of his past, he encounters a final twist in the path that no one could have imagined, proving that sometimes the truth is stranger, and more complex, than fiction. ​Join us as we explore the psychological impact of International Parental Child Abduction, the resilience required to survive it, and the ultimate power of reconciliation. ​Resources & Support for International Parental Child Abduction If you or someone you know has been affected by the themes discussed in this episode, please use the links below for specialist advice in the UK. ​The Hague Convention (1980) The primary international agreement for the return of abducted children. UK Govt Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-parental-child-abduction-hague-convention-countries ​Reunite International The leading UK charity specializing in international parental child abduction and mediation. Website: https://www.reunite.org Advice Line: 0116 255 6234 International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) The UK Central Authority for the Hague Convention. Contact: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/official-solicitor-and-public-trustee ​Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Support for British nationals when children are taken to non-Hague countries. Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/international-parental-child-abduction ​Missing People UK Support for those searching for missing loved ones or reconnecting with family. Website: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk

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Join Sam. G as she has Real Conversations with those in communities who are on the R.I.S.E (Real.Inspired.Strong.Empowered), making positive movements, changing their narratives and who share the overall goal of ‘Putting Unity BkIn2 Community.’