International Women’s Day As a Solopreneur: How to Make an Impact from Behind the Screen
It’s International Women’s Day on 8th March. The hashtags are trending. The corporate brunches are happening. The cupcakes have been ordered. But let’s be honest, does any of this actually change anything? As a solopreneur, I don’t have an office to walk into where HR is running an IWD event. I don’t get the morning […]
Marketing That Makes People Feel Seen Featuring Sonia Thompson
Does your business genuinely make people feel like they belong? Or are you unintentionally sending a message that certain people don’t? In this episode, I sit down with Sonia Thompson, an inclusive marketing strategist, Forbes contributor, and someone whose work has deeply influenced how I think about representation. Sonia’s approach to marketing isn’t about tokenism, […]
Exposing Digital Colorism Featuring Christelle Mombo-Zigah
AI is shaping the world faster than we can keep up. But what happens when the technology meant to serve us erases us instead? My guest today, Christelle Mombo-Zigah, is exposing a critical issue: digital colorism: the biases in AI that distort, misrepresent, and sometimes completely erase people of colour in digital spaces. Born and raised in France to Congolese […]
AI & Business: What Every Online Business Owner Needs to Know About Bias
AI is everywhere right now. From content creation to time management, it’s making running an online business easier than ever. But what if I told you that the very tools we rely on could be harming our businesses and our communities without us even realising it? In today’s episode, I’m tackling something that’s rarely talked about in online business: AI […]
A Fresh, Nuanced Take on Antiracism Featuring Marie Beecham
I’m so excited this week to bring to you Marie Beecham, an influential speaker and thought leader who has reached millions through her insightful approach to antiracism. Marie’s unique perspective is a breath of fresh air in a world that often feels divided. She has a way of teaching race and equity with nuance, offering […]
[PART 2] Warrior Heart: From Cultural Strength To World Champion Featuring Shantelle Thompson OAM
Last week Part 1 laid the foundation by revealing Shantelle’s early life and how she discovered the warrior within. Now, in Part 2, we dive even deeper into Shantelle’s story and the drive behind her activism and advocacy. We explore: 🛡 Social Justice & Equity: The impact of Shantelle’s work through the Kiilalaana Foundation and the […]
[PART 1] Warrior Heart: From Cultural Strength To World Champion Featuring Shantelle Thompson OAM
What does it mean to fight for your identity, culture, and sovereignty? To embrace your truth, step into your power, and create a path that’s meaningful not just for yourself but for others too? In this powerful episode of the Represented Podcast, I’m joined by Shantelle Thompson OAM—a proud Barkindji/Ngiyampaa woman, mother of five, and 3x […]
A Look Back At 2024
As we wrap up the year, I’m reflecting on the joy and purpose this podcast has brought not just to me, but to the incredible community we’ve built together. From celebrating Kenyan traditions with family this Christmas to producing 50 meaningful episodes, this year has been full of connection, growth, and gratitude. In this special […]
Breaking Through Toxic Cultural Beliefs & Getting PR Ready Featuring Nina Dafe
If you’ve ever felt like public relations is a world reserved for others…those with more resources, confidence, or visibility, this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Nina Dafe, founder and CEO of The Far Above Rubies Collection, who helps women go from stumped to savvy when it comes to PR. As an award-winning content […]
How Bias Is Shaping Our World Featuring Elizabeth Lang
What does racial equity truly look like in 2024, and are we moving closer to or further from that vision? In this episode of Represented, I sit down with Elizabeth Lang, the Founding CEO of Diversity Focus, a consultancy driving change in workplace culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Elizabeth’s journey from community development to speaking on […]
