The STAND4 Podcast: Change For the Better

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People.

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civic issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4?

With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Rose Stewart is a Black woman in business who has faced many hurdles along her journey. Obi and Sharon speak to Rose about some of the barriers she experienced over the years and how she's managed to overcome them.

Welcome to Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People. 

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civic issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4? 

Habib Rahman is the first non-white Lord Mayor of Newcastle breaking a 800 year record. Zainab and Lakemfa ask the Lord Mayor about what his role as Lord Mayor entails, his charity work, his past career in Youth Work and much more. 

Welcome to Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People. 

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civiv issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4? 

Bill Hern is a Historian and Co-author of Football’s Black Pioneers. Throughout the episode, Godstime and Praise asked Bill questions about his research into the history of black footballers, his inspiration for his research, as well as sharing intriguing historical stories for football fans. 

Welcome to Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People. 

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civiv issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4? 

Ciara Church is an aspiring barrister, Grays Inn Scholar and Durham Law graduate studying the Bar Vocational Course with the Inns of Court College of Advocacy. Throughout the episode, Yaken and Jessica ask Ciara about advice on getting into Law School including the UCAS application and the LNAT, any challenges she has faced as a black woman in the field, and a discussion about her areas of research including family and human rights law. 

Welcome to Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People. 

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civic issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4? 

Sevgi Unal has recently gained settled status in the UK and is studying Computer Science at Newcastle University. Throughout the episode, Yusuf and Hasti discuss their experiences of being an asylum-seeker in the UK, how they found the process and their hopes and aspirations for the future. 

Welcome to Season 1 of the Stand4 Podcast: Change for the Better kindly funded by The Key: Inspiring Belief in Young People. 

We are Stand4: a Youth Activism Group based in the West End of Newcastle. Throughout these exciting episodes, we discuss social and civiv issues we are passionate about with inspirational guests, to amplify our young voices and inspire other young people to do the same. Tune in to hear us interview MPs, historians, women in business and much more, asking them: what do you STAND4? 

Chinyelu Susan Onwurah is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central since 2010. During the episode, Jessica and Sophie ask Chi about her experiences at Kenton School, what it is like to be a black woman in the world of politics and advice she would give to other young girls wanting to pursue a career in decision-making.