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Echoes of Our Community
Community-led conversations for families, advocates, and partners.
25 Mar 2026
From Nigeria to the UK: My Journey of Resilience, Politics & Identity | Cllr Michael Situ's Story
In this powerful episode, Councillor Michael Situ shares his incredible journey from childhood in Nigeria to becoming a mayor in the UK.He reflects on the beauty of growing up in a loving, communal African home, the shock of adjusting to UK life as a teenager, the struggles with bullying and discrimination in school, a
Open episode →18 Mar 2026
Chasing the Paycheck vs. Finding Your Purpose: The Career Truth
Some people chase the biggest paycheck and still feel empty. Others choose meaning and find real fulfillment. So where do you stand? 💸 vs. ❤️Gbemisola joins the podcast today to share his personal career journey and the lessons he learned about growth, passion, and the value of peace of mind. Whether you are just star
Open episode →05 Mar 2026
How a Boy from Sierra Leone Became a UK Human Rights Lawyer
From Sierra Leone village life to UK courtrooms. Askia Warne’s journey shows the power of resilience, education, and purpose. Now a community and human rights lawyer , he is dedicated to ensuring justice and representation for those who often feel unheard. Watch the full conversation on Echoes of Our Community .
Open episode →04 Mar 2026
From Cattle Herder in Sierra Leone to UK Human Rights Lawyer | The Journey of Askia Warne FRSA
What does it take to move from herding cattle in Sierra Leone to standing in UK courtrooms advocating for justice ? In this powerful episode of Echoes of Our Community , host Margaret Taribo sits down with Askia Warne (FRSA, CIArb) — a Community and Human Rights Lawyer with an extraordinary journey. Growing up in Sierr
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The Hidden Barriers in Maternal Healthcare — A Midwife Speaks Out
What happens when you’ve lived the struggle and now work to solve it?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Bukola Adegoke, a UK-based midwife and immigrant woman who shares the deeply personal and professional insights she’s gained navigating the healthcare system — both as a patient and a provider.For Black and i
Open episode →18 Feb 2026
My Son & Me: How I Nearly Lost My Son — and What Changed
Not every family looks like the perfect picture. Some parents are trying to love and lead children who live with an estranged partner or another relative — and that reality can be painful, lonely, and complicated. In this episode of Echoes of Our Community , host Margaret Taribo sits down with Elston , a father who cho
Open episode →11 Feb 2026
Grooming Gangs in the UK: Are Family Breakdowns Fueling the Crisis?
What’s really driving grooming and exploitation of young people in the UK? In this hard-hitting episode of Echoes of Our Community , host Margaret Taribo sits down with Eliyo, Stephen and Pelumi to unpack the complex mix of factors behind so-called “grooming gangs” in the UK. Together, they explore how absent fathers,
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