The Connected Stories

We are a community radio based in Nottingham, England. We aim to give voice to authentic communities and organisations in the area.

Mama Activist - Let's Talk Institutional Racism with Colleen

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

07-12
47:10

Mama Activist - Mama Ayata and the Journey that led her to her work

In this episode I interview Mama Ayata, on the journey that led her to her work for the community. Mama Ayata is a mother of two children, including one with severe autism. She is also working with special need children and is working actively for the community, creating safe spaces for children with special needs. ⁠ https://fmbradio.com/⁠

07-03
30:16

Mama Activist - An Afternoon with the Soil Sister

An Afternoon with the mother, farmer, soil sister, climate hero, Sandra Salazar D’eca, Community horticulturist, North London. Founder of the organisation ‘Go Grow With Love’, here she runs a program called ‘Women Living with the Land.’⁠ https://fmbradio.com/⁠

07-03
25:04

Mama Activist - Let's Talk Education with Izanah

Let’s talk education with Izanah, 12 years old, who doesn’t believe in the current education system. Engaging children in conversation education is how we can reshape it better. Izanah doesn’t believe in modern education. After studying in England, to be homeschooled, he is finally attending a school in Tanzania that fits with the way of living and the values of his family. ⁠ https://fmbradio.com/⁠

07-03
23:57

Mama Activist - Decolonisation and the Refugee Crisis

Decolonisation and the refugee crisis. In this episode we talk about the process of decolonisation and it’s important to include the refugee crisis in that process. ⁠https://fmbradio.com/

07-03
19:58

Mama Activist - Let's Talk Racism

Let’s talk racism. How can people take more daily actions to create a safer world for people of colour ? Why does it seems like people are avoiding more and more these conversations and not wanted to be taken accountable for their actions ? In this episode, I also discuss violence towards black forced migrants at the hand of racism. https://fmbradio.com/⁠

06-04
24:20

Mama Activist - Black Brighton Market

This week, we went to the Black Brighton Market with Afra, my daughter, and had the opportunity to support local small black-owned businesses. In this episode, I talk about why it’s necessary to support small black-owned businesses. https://fmbradio.com/

06-04
25:00

Mama Activist - The Unheard Refugee Voices of Europe

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

05-03
25:05

Mama Activist - Community Living

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

05-03
27:31

Mama Activist - Nina & Douglas: Journey of Hope

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

05-03
36:04

Mama Activist - Decolonising the Hair

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

05-03
27:44

Beyond Energy Bills: with Roydan

In this episode of Beyond Energy Bills, Sharon speaks with Roydan (a former engineer and salesperson) about the rise in energy bills. This episode sees discussion about the rise in the government-set energy price cap, reducing shopping from wants-to-needs, and how to keep a positive mindset in the face of the cost of living crisis.

04-03
32:57

Beyond Energy Bills: with Coleen

In this episode of Beyond Energy Bills, Sharon has a chat with Coleen (a community volunteer and family carer) about the rise in energy bills. Topics of discussion in today's podcast include: little adaptations to save money, 'warm-up' centres, and much more!

04-02
26:11

Mama Activist - After Sierra Leone, What's Next?

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

04-01
27:24

Mama Activist - What Does Liberation Mean To You?

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

04-01
52:58

Mama Activist - What I learned being a Single Mama Activist for 1.5 Years

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

04-01
33:56

Mama Activist - Liberating Conversations Around Sex

This is an episode of the Mama Activist podcast by Ophelie Lawson... tune in when it broadcasts live at ⁠https://fmbradio.com/⁠ for the best experience.

04-01
38:31

Beyond Energy Bills: with Charmaine

In today's episode of Beyond Energy Bills, Sharon speaks to a new guest, Charmaine (a Partnership Manager and Dance Teacher, who has only recently moved to Nottingham) about the rise in energy bills. Charmaine speaks on how her energy bills have nearly doubled lately, alongside other topics such as shopping budgeting, and staying healthy.

04-01
18:47

Beyond Energy Bills: with Cherry

In today's Beyond Electricity Bills, Sharon Stevens is BACK with guest Cherry (a local pensioner from Nottinghamshire) to discuss energy bills. Tune in to hear Cherry discuss how it is affecting her life, and the worry she has for her family. Despite the concerns, Cherry concludes with tips for saving money, and how to remain upbeat!

03-31
24:15

Beyond Energy Bills: with Rae

In the inaugural episode of Beyond Energy Bills - Sharon Stevens discusses with guest Rae (a professional creative) the rise in energy bills; tune in to hear how it, directly and indirectly, affects her. This podcast sees discussions of compassion, changes in behaviour, pressures specific to being a young working person, and much more!

03-30
23:08

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