She Leads For Legacy

She Leads For Legacy

Inspirational stories of black women and allies who are leaving a legacy

Episodes

June 1, 2025 49 mins

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode, Sharon and Afiya speak with Erika Brodnock MBE – tech entrepreneur, researcher, and fierce advocate for equity.  The chat about her remarkable journey from teen mother to systems disruptor shaping the future of AI and wellbe...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode features a chat with Carol Stewart, an executive coach, author, and champion for introverted women in leadership. Carol shares her inspiring journey from clerical assistant to founder of her own coaching business.

They explore t...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode welcomes Claire Quansah, she's a leader in change around her industry and is now helping agencies to grow - people first.

She discusses how to lead with purpose and having the self-belief to make a difference in your organisatio...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This episode welcomes Jenny Garrett OBE, award-winning career coach, author, and advocate for equity in the workplace, to explore the urgent need for inclusive leadership and systemic change. Jenny shares insights from her latest book Equali...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode, Olympian and businesswoman Abigail Irozuru joins She Leads for Legacy to share her powerful story of resilience, faith, and reinvention following a career-threatening injury.  Abi reflects on her early influences and the pat...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode of She Leads for Legacy, Sharon Afiya are joined by author, coach and gender equality advocate Hira Ali. Hira shares her journey from Pakistan to the UK, reflecting on the global challenges women face in the workplace and the...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this Sharon and Afiya are joined by Caroline Flanagan — former lawyer, executive coach, international speaker, and author of Be The First. Caroline shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity and redefining what it means to lead a...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya speak with Professor Dawn Edge, the first Black female professor at the University of Manchester, and a powerful advocate for equity in mental health.

She shares her journey to professorship, the significance...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya speak with Diane Modahl, former Olympic athlete and co-founder of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation. Diane shares her journey from elite sport to empowering young people through leadership and opportunity.

S...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode Sharon and Afiya reflect on Suzy Levy's address at the latest She Leads for Legacy "Accelerate Action" event.  Suzy is a leading advocate for workplace inclusion and author of Mind the Inclusion Gap. She shares her insights o...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Barbara Banda, author of The Model Black, to discuss the experiences of Black British professionals navigating leadership and workplace culture.

We explore the impact of representation, the concept ...

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Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

Baroness Lola Young, a trailblazing figure in British politics and culture, shares her inspiring journey from foster care to becoming a member of the House of Lords (which involves childhood favourite Metal Mickey btw). 🤖

Baroness Young ref...

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August 23, 2024 2 mins

Welcome to She Leads For Legacy, where you'll hear inspirational stories of black women and their allies who are leaving a positive legacy, with mother and daughter team Sharon and Afiya Amesu.

This is a short trailer where you'll get a flavour of the kind of content available when this podcast launches in September 2024.

Please SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don't miss the episodes when they become available, and be part of a movement where...

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