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EP.020 - Rachid & Sofian Ghailaine: The Journey of Taekwondo, Discipline, and Family Bonding
In this episode of Bees in a Pod, Mo and Mash are joined by Rachid & Sofian Ghailaine, both Taekwondo instructors at the Teviot Centre. Rachid and Sofian dive into the history and philosophy of…
EP.019 - Cameron Bray: R-Urban, Sustainable Food Systems, and Learning French in India
In this episode of Bees on a Pod, hosts Mo and Mash welcome Cameron Bray, who shares insights about his role at the innovative community space R-Urban in Poplar, East London. Cameron discusses…
EP.018 - Shah Kamali & Tanveer: Up-and-Coming MMA Fighter Helping Bring MMA to Local Communities
In this episode of Bees in a Pod, host Mo sits down with Shah Kamali, an up-and-coming MMA star, and Tanveer, a community activist aiming to bring MMA opportunities to East London's Tower Hamlets.…
EP.017 - Teviot Festival: DJ Dreams, Bee Lover, and a Muslim Woman doing Filipino Martial Arts
Bee Hosts Mo and Mash speak to the members of the community at the Teviot Festival! The Teviot Centre, managed by Leaders in Community (LiC), is a vital hub for the neighbourhood, offering…
EP.016 - Beatriz: Gen-Z Leadership, Growing up, and Mental Health in Young People
In this episode we speak with a Gen-Z leader - Beatriz! Beatriz talks to us about her experiences as a young leader going through life, growing up and what supported her in becoming her best self.…
EP.015 - Syed Uddin: South Asian Heritage Month Special
Happy South Asian heritage month! In this episode we speak with Founding member of Leaders in Community, an award winning youth charity in Tower Hamlets. We take a deep dive into managing and growing…
EP.014 - Humaira Begum: South Asian Heritage Month Special
Happy South Asian heritage month! In this episode we speak with one of our youth alumni, and community projects lead, Humaira Begum, taking a deep dive into her South Asian Heritage. Connect with…
S2E13 EP.013 - Dr Marta Lopez Cifuentes: London's Food Revolution and Fair Access to Food
In this episode, hosts Mo and Mash chat with Dr. Marta, a researcher passionate about making food systems fairer and more sustainable. Dr. Marta shares her journey from studying environmental…
EP.012 - Just The Bees (again): Training for a 10k Run, Beekeeping, and Updates from our Community Centre
It's been a while, but we're back for Season 2! Get strapped in for a seasoned with loads of great conversations and guests lined up! In this episode, the Bees discuss their grind in training for…
S1E11 EP.011 - Rebecca Evans-Merritt: Building a Green Sisterhood, Slow Fashion, & Cultural Sustainability
Rebecca Evans-Merritt is an environmental advocate known for intertwining sustainable living with cultural heritage. Through her work at the Women's Environmental Network and initiatives like the…
EP.010 - Shaykh Ashiqur Rahman: Islamophobia, Balancing Faith & Modernity, Advice for Young Muslims
We sit down with Shaykh Ashiqur Rahman, Lead Imam at Darul Ummah Masjid, Qur'an Reciter & Teacher, Ijaazah in Asim and Hamza, Graduate of Al-Azhar University Cairo. From addressing racism and the…
EP.009 - Marisa Boksh: Volunteering, Identity, Being a Mum #IWD2024
This episode features Marissa, who shares her journey of community involvement, the significance of communication, and her personal growth. She delves into the nuances of cultural identity, family…
S1E8 EP.008 - Tahmina Hakimova: Grief, Emotional Growth, Wellbeing #IWD2024
In this heartwarming episode of "Business Pod," we join Tahmina, a special yoga practitioner and teacher, who shares her transformative journey through yoga and mindfulness, particularly for children…
S1E7 EP.007 - Aemon Elmessiah: University Struggles, Funky Bush, and Community Support
Join us on as we dive into the life of Aemon, an inspiring Leaders in Community (LiC) alumni whose journey from a musician to a healthcare professional is nothing short of remarkable. In this…
EP.006 - Marwan Elmessiah: Personal Development, Free Will, and Struggles Facing Young People
In this episode of "Bees in a Pod," we delve into the engaging world of Marwan, a dynamic content creator with a passion for community development. Highlights of our conversation include: Marwan's…
EP.005 - Fetuma Hassan: Being Young Mayor, Shaping Youth Policy, and Climate Action in Tower Hamlets
In this episode we chat with Fetuma Hassan, the young mayor of Tower Hamlets. Tune in to hear about her experiences as a young political leader, the role of Tiktok in activism, and the struggles of…
EP.003 - The Bees have a meltdown about Conscious AI ethics, and brain chips
In this episode, the Bees have an existential crisis exploring the ethics and implications of AI Consciousness, exploring some poetry, and scare themselves thinking about what will happen when we get…
S1E2 EP.002 - Jonathan Pauling: Bridging The Gap Through Healthy Food Initiatives
In this engaging first episode of 'Bees in a Pod,' we sit down with Jonathan Pauling, Chief Executive of Alexander Rose Charity, to delve into the transformative role of healthy food in community…
S1E1 EP.001 - Syed Uddin: Food, Family, and Building Community Bridges
Join us in the first episode of 'Bees in a Pod' with Syed Uddin, Head of Leaders in Community. Discover how an East London youth charity is using organic food as a tool to unite families and…
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