Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast
By Leanne Pero
Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast Jun 17, 2021
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep9 - Let's Talk Cancer
In this special episode of Black Women Rising, we have a candid talk with Dr Aziza Sesay (@talkswithdrsesay) and cancer survivor Dawn Butler MP (@dawnbutlerbrent). The trio, specifically focus on people being aware of the many signs and symptoms of cancer and being body aware, with the aim to increase knowledge and understanding of cancer symptoms. Remember - if something in your body doesn't feel right, please contact your GP practice. It's probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives. To find out more visit: nhs.uk/cancersymptoms 🔗Click the link in our bio to listen or watch 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Dawn Butler @dawnbutlerbrent and Dr Aziza Sessay @talkswithdrsessay 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves Collaborator @multicultural_mc
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep8 - Cancer In Your 20's
In this episode, Leanne was joined by Shalisha James Davis, a British actress currently in the popular soap "Casualty". Shalisha opens up to Leanne on how it has been for her being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. The conversation touches on life before, during and post-diagnosis and how he has been navigating through everything since age 26. 🔗Click the link in our bio to listen or watch 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Shalisha James Davis @shalishajamesdavis 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep7 - Black Men & Cancer
In this episode, Paul Campbell, the newly appointed CEO of Cancer Black Care, joined Leanne. Leanne speaks to him about his prostate cancer experience; he delves deeper into how it was going through cancer as a black man and male health stigma and also touches on Cancer Black Care and plans. 🔗Click the link in our bio to listen or watch 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Paul Campbell @Cancerblackcare 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep6 The Meaning Of Allyship
👉🏾In this episode, Leanne welcomed Lauren Mahon, the founder of Girl v Cancer, campaigner, and breast cancer survivor. Lauren, a friend of Leanne's and an ally of Black Women Rising from the early days, touches on her journey, her work, and the importance of allyship within the cancer industry. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Lauren Mohan @Iamlaurenmahon 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep5 - Living With Stage Four Cancer
This episode features Cheryl Johnson, who has stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer, and Judith Nepital, who has stage 4 bile duct cancer. Leanne speaks with them both about their life before and now, touching on the impact and work they both do within the cancer industry and the change they want to see. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Cheryl Johnson @cancerisadancingqueen and Judith Nepital @frommetoyou.aos 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep4 - Cancer And Motherhood
In this episode, Leanne is joined by Nellie and Deandra, who are both influencers who have been through breast cancer diagnoses. Leanne speaks with them about their journeys, what it is like being an influencer and navigating a diagnosis, motherhood, Deandra being pregnant when she was diagnosed and what kind of impact the experiences have had/are having on their lives. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Nellie @Vintynellie and Deandra @Dea_paul 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep3 - Navigating Grief And Building A Legacy
"Navigating Grief And Building A Legacy: S4 Ep3🎤
👉🏾In this episode, Leanne has a heartfelt, exclusive chat with Alex Newman aka Mr Gosling (Lol) the husband of our beautiful friend Nicky Newman, also known as @nicknacklou✨
In his first public interview since Nicky’s passing Alex touches on his experience of watching his incredible wife go through stage 4 cancer, the grief of losing her and her incredible legacy of projects, community and inspiration she has left in the world that he is keeping alive. 🙏🏾
It’s a beautiful watch and one not to be missed!
📝After podcast notes
👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial
🤎Guests: Alex Newman @anewman33
🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves
🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep2 - Having Cancer In The Public Eye
This episode features Self-taught artist, photographer, filmmaker and broadcaster Simon Frederick, who has lived experience of bladder cancer. Leanne has an open conversation with Simon, touching on his journey, what it is like to be a public figure and a black man navigating cancer and how it has inspired his work. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Simon Frederick @simonfrederick 🎬Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves 🧡Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories: S4 Ep 1 -Meet The Team
Our first episode looks at the past, present, and future of Black Women Rising, featuring The Leanne Pero Foundation Chair Sharon Marshall-Green and Projects Lead Charlotte Crowl, who both have lived experiences of cancer and have been with the charity from the beginning. Leanne Pero, host and founder of TLPF, speaks with Sharon and Charlotte about their journeys through cancer, plus they discuss the growth of the Black Women Rising project and what it means to them to be a part of the team.
After podcast notes
Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial
Guests: Sharon Marshall-Green and Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl
Filming/editing/ Production: Grey waves
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 12 Survivorship
For our final episode of the series our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by our founder Leanne Pero.
Leanne is a multi award winning entrepreneur and has been a businesswoman since she was 15 yrs old. Leanne's experience with breast cancer led her to start 'The Leanne Pero Foundation'.
Leanne shared a bit about her personal experience and spoke openly with Charlotte about survivorship.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest @Leanneperoofficial
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 11 Living With Cancer
In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Mary Huckle, a health and fitness coach, speaker and blogger. Mary is also a stage 4 cancer Thriver and advocate.
Mary shares with us her experience of living with cancer. Touching on clinical trials, support systems, how everyday life looks and much more
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest @maryhuckle
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 10 Nutrition
In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Toral Shah, founder of @theurbankitchen.
Toral is a nutritional scientist and functional medicine practitioner. A three times breast cancer survivor, Toral does a lot of work and research surrounding the risk reduction of breast cancer and recurrence and looking into healthcare inequalities.
Toral shares her personal experience with nutrition and breast cancer, research, tips and more. Toral also has scholarships and bursaries for BIPOC folk for the course:
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest: @theurbankitchen www.theurbankitchen.co.uk
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 9 Scanxiety
In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl was joined by Claire Francis, a counsellor who specialises in many different techniques.
As well as having her own private practice, Claire has 4 years of volunteering experience for Macmillan.
Claire speaks about scanxiety, anxiety and some tips to help which are very much based on thoughts and feelings.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guests: Claire www.counsellingwithcancer.co.uk
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 8 Breast Surgery
In this episode host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Georgette Oni, who is one of a handful of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in the UK who is dual-qualified in breast surgical oncology.
Georgette covers information surrounding the different types of breast surgery, preparing for surgery, aftercare, changes over time and much more.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest: Georgette Oni
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 7 Sex and Intimacy
Sex and Intimacy EP 7
This week our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by two guests.
Dr Isabel White, a licensed psychosexual therapist who previously worked as an oncology nurse. Isabel also led the Royal Marsden Hospital (London) psychosexual therapy service until 2019.
Charlene Douglas who is one of the UK's leading sex therapists and Intimacy relationship coaches. Charlene has been featured on E4's Married at First Sight UK and The Sex Clinic.
This extended episode covers some of the common physical and emotional problems that arise. Plus plenty of tips surrounding confidence, sexual desire, menopause and more.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest 1: DR Isabel White
Twitter: @DrWhiteIsabel1
Book - Living well through the menopause
Percihealth: https://www.percihealth.com/doctor/dr-isabel-white
Guest 2: Charlene Douglas
Website - www.theintimacycoachuk.com
Instagram - www.instagram.com/charlenedouglasofficial
Facebook - www.facebook.com/theintimacycoachuk
Twitter - www.twitter.com/intimacy_coach1
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 6 Radiotherapy
For this episode, host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Naman Julka-Anderson, Senior Therapeutic Radiographer.
Naman is also the co-founder and host of the first therapeutic radiographer-led oncology podcast, ‘Radchat’.
Naman focuses on radiotherapy, the side effects, how it works, the difference between the skin tones and more.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest @NamanJulka @rad__chat https://www.sor.org/getmedia/1579daa1-4f35-4f4d-86a6-902a3e2b0480/5056_-_sor_design_doc_a_patient_infosheet_-_skin_care_a5_leaflet_z-fold_printready.pdf
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 5 Hair Loss and Cold Caps
This week, our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Claire Paxman, the brand ambassador and director of global training at Paxman, one of The Leanne Pero Foundation’s Partners.
Claire shares the story of why the company began, the science behind scalp cooling, tips as well as new information and protocols surrounding kinky, curly and afro hair.
After podcast notes:
Host & production - Charlotte Crowl
Guest: Claire Paxman @claire.paxman @Scalpcooling www.coldcap.com
Mixed by @willlevison
Sponsored by @palmersuk
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 4 Chemotherapy
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 3 Insurance and Wills
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer: S3 Ep 2 Emotional Support
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S3 Ep 1 Talk To Your Doctor
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep12 - Leanne Pero, 4 years on from cancer
Leanne Pero, 4 years on from Cancer
For our final episode, host Charlotte is reunited with our founder Leanne Pero. Charlotte and Leanne dive into an array of topics. Leanne shares her coping strategies as well as the ups and downs of working within the cancer industry. These days so much can be glamourised on social media, so it is nice to get a real look behind the scenes. Leanne never shy's away from being real about her feelings giving a real account of the joys and trials and tribulations within the industry and personally.
Leanne Pero is an award winning community champion who overcame breast cancer at 30 years young. The South Londoner founded @themovementfactory , @thepositivedayplanner and The Leanne Pero Foundation, which of course is mother to the Black Women Rising and Black Men Rising projects.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder & Guest @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer Tori @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep11 - Cancer, Confidence and Body Image
Cancer, Confidence and Body Image
Dealing with confidence and body image after diagnosis, many of us ladies can relate to the many changes the body goes through on both a physical and emotional level after diagnosis. It can be really taxing and hard to come to terms with, but we want you to know your feelings are valid and you are not alone. This week Charlotte is in conversation with Adobea and Chanette about their experiences and how they are currently coping.
Chanette who is 36 from Derby is a wife, mother and a teacher. She was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in the spring of 2016 and later found out it was BRAC1 positive.
Adobea who is 34 from Essex is a mother and a director of a recruitment agency. In May 2018 she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Chanette @always__another_chapter Adobea @itsdivinestyle
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer Tori @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep10 - What are my rights?
What are my rights?
This is a huge subject for alot of ladies so our focus was all about employment and knowing your rights during and after treatment. This week Charlotte was joined by Jennifer who shares her journey and work plight. Along with Caroline who is a solicitor and very kindly answered some of the anonymous questions some of the listeners sent in.
Jennifer who is a mother of one, with amazing family and friends. She has a good social life, loves fine dining, travelling, fashion, music, art, design and reading. She came from a design background and changed careers 18 years ago to become a teacher in a special educational needs school. She’s also the Computing Lead and absolutely enjoys teaching such amazing young people. Jennifer was diagnosed with : Clear Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) May 2018. In December 2018 she found out she had stage 4 as it had spread to the lungs
Caroline Oliver who is a Senior Solicitor at Didlaw specialising in employment law with a particular focus on discrimination in the workplace. Most of her clients are employees who have suffered from unlawful discrimination and negative treatment due to gender, disability, race, age or long-term health conditions. She has a general interest in employee wellbeing and mental health in the workplace. Caroline is passionate about her job because work is so central to identity, well-being and self esteem. Too often there is an imbalance of power between employer & employee creating a real injustice which she enjoys fighting. Didlaw.com Caroline's blog https://didlaw.com/cancer-and-employment
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Jenny v - @icanaspireto and @jennifersstorydoc Caroline - twitter @caroline2oliver
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer Tori @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep9 Parenting Through Cancer
Navigating through cancer is tough when you just have to think about yourself. When you have dependents it brings a whole new level to the experience, with them also trying to navigate and understand what you are going through. This week Charlotte is joined by two mothers Shevelle and Nina share their experiences of how it was parenting through cancer. Meet Shevelle Shevelle, a 30 year old from South London and a mother to a beautiful daughter. She’s a HR Manager who loves to travel, weight lifts and vibe to music. She is also the founder of the Happy Glow Project. Shevelle was diagnosed with Trip neg breast cancer in July 2019. She went through 16 rounds of chemo plus a mastectomy with reconstruction. Meet Nina Nina who is a mother to a special little girl that inspires her daily and keeps the world around her moving. She is a menswear designer, loves to dance and finds that going for walks calms her down. Just before Nina turned 37 she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and had 12 rounds of chemo, surgery and radiotherapy. “Cancer has changed the direction of my life. Right now living with purpose means helping others and being able to raise awareness.”
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Nina Lopes @frodayss - Shevelle @Msckellz
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep8 - The "F" Word
We go through so many changes with ourselves whilst journeying through cancer. One of the topics that is huge for many women after treatment is fertility, a subject that I feel not enough light is shined on. There has been so many stories of the lack of support in this area. One liner piece of advice can have a huge impact on women trying to navigate through life after cancer. This week Charlotte speaks with Kreena who takes us through the motions of manifesting something she always dreamed of “motherhood”.
Kreena is a mother to a daughter and triplet sons, a podcaster, writer, speaker and lightworker. At the age of 33 Kreena was diagnosed with breast cancer. Due to the side effect of the chemotherapy she suffered acute heart failure 3 years later.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Kreena - kreenadhiman
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep7 - The Importance of Sisterhood When Going Through Cancer
Friendships! How many of us have been shocked by how some of their friends fell off on the journey or even how ones you never considered that close became a rock. When you’re going through cancer and even after, a good support network plays a huge role in that journey, even more so when that person understands what you are going through.
In this weeks episode Charlotte was joined by Telesha (Tilly) and Sophie, who met soon after being diagnosed.
Tilly, from London is an identical twin, cancer survivor and so much more In July 2019 she was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Grade 3, - Lymph nodes positive - stage 3. She completed treatment May 2020 and is now focusing on her recovery.
Sophie from London is a mum of two, local politician and a youth advocate. Sophie was diagnosed with stage 2, oestrogen positive breast cancer and underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Telesha - @tilzn9 Sophie - @sofison
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep6 What Is Normal?
When going through treatment, and even after so many questions can flood into our minds. In this episode Charlotte has a chat with Andrea, Carla and Carmel about how their experience has been and some of the typical things that tend to come up whilst navigating through and beyond cancer.
Meet Andrea, Carla & Carmel
Andrea, 44 years young from London, is a single mother of two children. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer in July 2019.
Carla, 35 years young from Yorkshire and is a single parent. During 2019 she was diagnosed with Stage 3 and 4 breast cancer.
Carmel, 49 years young from Bournemouth is mother to a teenage daughter. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Lobular Breast cancer in January 2019.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Andrea @cancer_chemo_colostomies_crap Carla @diff818z Carmel @1baddassmum
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep5 5 Cancers and Still Going Strong
5 cancers and still going strong! This episode is based around hope, courage and strength. Charlotte is joined by Marcia Brock who take us through her multiple experiences of having cancer since being a teen. We talk about what keeps her going and all things in-between.
Marcia Brock, is a mother, partner, business lover and author. Marcia is a 5 x cancer survivor who was first diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 19 she is also a lupus survivor and manages a condition called EDS. She recently released a book to help others, who are living with chronic illness.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guest: Marcia - @marcia_brock
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer Tori @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep4 Covid and Cancer
Covid and Cancer - Going through treatment isn’t easy anyway, but having to go through it whilst in a pandemic can add to making the experience even more difficult. Joining us on this episode is Jenn and Anita, who share what it has been like for them getting treatment whilst the country was in lock down.
Jenn Crojne from London, is a creative who makes jewellery and also bakes cakes before covid times Jenn was quite the traveller. She was first diagnosed with ER positive breast cancer at 31 in 2010, then 8 years later she was told she had a reoccurrence.
Anita Howell from Sussex, is a wife, a mother to two children and an author. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2016 and recently found out in March that she has advanced breast cancer.
B is for breast cancer can be purchased on amazon: https://amzn.to/2XhtA7a
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Jenn - @jenncrojne Anita - @meetlucyandjack
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep3 Sex & Cancer
Sex and cancer - A topic that nobody really talks about openly but is on many minds. 61% of the ladies from our 100 Women Survey said they struggled with sex and intimacy after treatment.
Why has something, that is so natural, been made such a taboo in our community?
In this week’s episode, Charlotte speaks with Cheryl about her experience and why she believes it is an important topic that should be brought up.
Cheryl is a writer and an advocate for others who have been affected by cancer. The South Londoner is also a proud mother of two grown up children and loves nature. She has Addison’s and was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroendocrine Cancer in 2017.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Cheryl Johnson - @cancer_is_a_dancing_queen co-shared project page @sex_cancer_intimacy
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 Ep2 Sh*t I've Got Cancer
Sh*t I’ve got cancer!!! This episode is based around two ladies Leeanne and Nicole who were diagnosed in 2020. We discuss what it has been like since their diagnoses and how they are finding the journey thus far.
Leeanne Adu, a 36 year old business owner from South East London. Leeanne is a mother to a gorgeous 3 year old and a wife. She was diagnosed with grade 3, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the left breast and lymph nodes.
Nicole Larissa Thomas is 31 years old and from Birmingham. At 30 years old Nicole was diagnosed with stage 3 thyroid cancer. She also has Addison's disease, which causes abdominal pain, weakness, vomiting and fainting. Nicole enjoys listening to music, reading and socialising when possible.
After podcast notes:
Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder @Leanneperoofficial
Host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Leeanne @leeanneadu_ Nicole - nicole_larissa
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : S2 EP1 The Race Debate
Following our event “Let’s talk about race and cancer”, we bring to you the first episode of series 2 of the podcast. “The Race Debate”, where hosts Leanne and Charlotte were joined by 3 of the panelists. They share their stories and have a good chat about different experiences.
CHRISSIE Bray, Body Confidence Coach, Birmingham
Diagnosed with breast cancer aged 39. Had chemotherapy a mastectomy and a reconstruction. Cancer returned 4 years later.
HELENA Boyce - 43 - Southhamptom twice surviving breast cancer warrior. First diagnosed in 2014 then again in 2017
Helena is a dance and sports coach, and fitness instructor. Wife and Mother of two children
CLOVER Lewis - London was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer.
She designs post #Mastectomy Bikinis & Swimsuits and is a Style and Transformation coach.
After podcast notes:
Blackwomenrising @blackwomenrisinguk
Founder and host @Leanneperoofficial
Co-host & production - @Charlottecrowl
Guests: Helena - @noodleshelena | Clover - @cloverlewis_style @cloverlewisswim | Chrissie - @chrissiescorner
Sound engineer - Harry @soundhuman.uk
Flyer @Tori.lens
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 12 Gift of Life
Joining @Charliedegale for the final episode of series 1, is Orin Lewis. The co-founder of @acltcharity (African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust).
Orin shares a bit about what he was doing prior to ACLT, shares the story of Daniel Degale and the important work of the charity.
ACLT is a 40+ time award-winning charity committed to providing hope to patients living with blood cancer and illnesses where a matched donor (stem cell, blood or organ) is required to save a life.
ACLT was founded in 1996 by Beverley De-Gale, OBE, and Orin Lewis, OBE, 3 years after receiving the devastating news that their 6-year-old son Daniel De-Gale needed a stem cell transplant in order to win his 6-year battle against acute leukaemia.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Orin Lewis: @lewisorin
ACLT: @acltcharity
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 11 A Brother’s Love
In this episode joining Charlie Degale is Touchè who is 29 years young he takes us on the journey of his older sister Waverlea who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and then again in 2018. Waverlea went through quite the expedition to getting a diagnosis both times. She documented parts of her journey on instagram @cancer_slayer_ and on youtube.
Waverlea passed at the age of 29 on the 24th of August 2019. Touchè really speaks with such passion and really paints a picture of how he saw his sisters journey, which is why the episode is called "A Brother's Love".
*After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
@touche_ @cancer_slayer_
Episode 12 will be released earlier than usual on the 23rd as next Friday is a holiday.
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 10 A Different Perspective
In this weeks episode joining Charliede we have Melchizedek who is coming from a different perspective on how he dealt with his journey. Melchizedek was diagnosed with throat cancer back in 2010. He is a Reiki Master and used many alternative tools to assist him on his journey. He now creates copper devices to help others.
One of the things that really stood out from the podcast was when he described his journey as "a pathway to initiation to slow down".
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Melchizedek @melchizedekmoor
Next episode will be available @10am Friday 18th December
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 9 Newly Diagnosed
This week joining our host Charlie we have Darrel who is just 22 years young. Darrel had recently graduated and started at a new job when he was diagnosed back in May. Originally they thought Darrel had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma BUT after further tests he was diagnosed with high grade Neuroendocrine cancer.
He talks with such passion as his journey continues and shares how he is currently feeling and what has been going on.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Darrel Armani Roshier: @dazzlar_cancer_journey
Next episode will be available @10am Friday 11th December
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 8 Supporting People Through Cancer
This week is the last of our prostate awareness episodes and we have Rawle Price joining our host @charliedegale. Rawle was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in 2003. After overcoming cancer he did a lot in the community to further raise awareness. He then went on to do training in London with a prostate cancer charity. He is bursting with knowledge as you will hear throughout the podcast.
Rawle currently works with “Cancer Black Care”, supporting people from diagnosis to beyond.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Rawle Price - Cancer Black Care number - 07784762287
Next episode will be available @8am Friday 4th December
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 7 Getting Through Stage 4 Prostate Cancer
Joining our host Charlie this week is Alfred Samuels who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer back in 2012 and the doctors told him he had limited time to live. Alfred is an author of not one but two books, which have been linked below. This inspiring individual also does a lot of public speaking surrounding prostate cancer and he is an award winning ambassador for Cancer Research UK.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Alfred Samuels - twitter: Accsamuels linkedin: Alfie Samuels email: as.patientadvocate@gmail.com
Invincibility in the face of prostate cancer: Coming out the other side
Motivated to Inspire
Next episode will be available by @8pm Friday 27th November 2020
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 6 Life After Prostate Cancer
Joining our host Charlie this week is Sean Baker (51) who is a mental health nurse. Sean was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49 and had the operation to remove his prostate at 50. After being diagnosed Sean was shortly diagnosed with MS.
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What I love about this interview is Sean really dives deep and answers plus shares information that I haven’t heard people really dive into. He really helps us capture what it can be like for men after getting their prostate removed
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Sean Baker - @deejaysean007
Next episode will be available @6am
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 5 Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer
It’s time for us to dive into the taboo topic that not a lot are open to talking about. Prostate cancer effects 1 in 4 afro Caribbean men and over the next few weeks we want to focus on this topic to raise awareness and share different mens stories. Kicking it off we have Errol Mckellar joining Charlie this week.
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Errol Mckellar is the founder of "The Errol Mckellar foundation", after his treatment he made it his mission to help raise more awareness. Forty eight men walked into his garage and he persuaded them to get tested and they were diagnosed with prostate cancer
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Through his campaign he has saved over 1 million lives and because of his amazing work he has recently been awarded an MBE.
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He can be contacted @ www.theerrolmckellarfoundation.com
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Errol Mckellar: www.theerrolmckellarfoundation.com @errolmckellar
Next episode will be available @8am
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 4 Still Fighting
Joining our host Charlie this week is 24 year old Tawanda Chamunorwa. Tawanda was first diagnosed with Ependymoma brain and spine tumour
.in September 2014 at 18yrs old.He then relapsed for the 1st time - January 2017 at 20yrs old, then relapsed a 2nd time - summer 2018 at 22yrs. Since he started his first diagnosis he has Beat brain cancer twice, had three major brain surgeries, two separate six week radiotherapy treatments, learnt how to walk talk and swallow from scratch, graduated from university (3 year degree with 2 gap years) and started a business.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Tawanda Chamunorwa @tawandaforever
Rare and loved @rareandloved
Next episode will be available @6am
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 3 Young Black Men Get Cancer too
This week Charlie is in conversation with one of our younger guests Tino Mangambako. Tino was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in Feb 2015 at just 24 years young. He takes us through his journey as a young black man and how he also had to undergo hip replacement surgery. Also Tino is now a Cancer Support Worker himself for the charity Leukaemia Care UK. He has a special respect and love for CLIC Sargent who were a great help on his journey.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Tino Mangambako: @tino1s
Next episode will be available @6am 30/10/2020
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 2 Paul Canoville's Journey
Joining our host Charlie this week is our first guest Paul Canoville! If you are into football you might know that Paul was actually the first black man to play for Chelsea which, he wrote a book about. Not only will you hear about him beating cancer twice, but you will get an insight into different milestones and challenges he faces throughout his life
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Paul Canoville: @thecannersway
Next episode will be available @6am 23/10/2020
Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 1 What is Black Men Rising
You asked and we have delivered! Welcome to Series 1 Episode 1 of Black Men Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories. This first episode is an introduction to your amazing host Charlie Degale, who shares his personal journey, what he is up to now and what black men rising is.
We have a line up of great guests for you over the next 12 weeks and we appreciate all of your support thus far.
After Podcast Info:
Black Men Rising: @blackmenrisinguk
Charlie Degale: @charliedegale
Next episode will be available @ 6am 16/10/2020
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 12 BAME Organisations In The Cancer Community
For the last episode we thought it was only right to shine the light on some amazing BAME organisations within the cancer community and hear short snippets of why they started and what they do. Leanne and Charlotte are joined by Beverley De'gale co-founder of ACLT, Jean representing Cancer Black Care, Iyana co- founder of Sakoon Through Cancer, Adedoyinsola representing Cancer Education and Toral representing BAME Cancer Support.It is so important especially with everything that has been going on this year that we come together and support each other and don't stand divided. What is lovely is each organisation has different focuses so if we need to refer people there is always an outlet. Together we stand.
The last episode of the series guys, it have been such a pleasure speaking with the guests and interacting with the listeners. Thank you so much for your on going support series two will be back in the winter.
After podcast info: Black Women Rising - @blackwomenrisinguk email: foundation@leannepero.com Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial
co-host Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl
ACLT (African Cancer Leukaemia Trust) 02037577700 www.Aclt.org @acltcharity
Cancer Black Care - Jean 07960722530 Rahaul 07784762287
Sakoon Through Cancer www.sakoonthroughcancer.com contact@sakoonthroughcancer.com
Cancer Ed UK cancer_eduk
BAME Cancer Support @bamecancersupport
Black Women Rising - The Untold Cancer Stories : Ep 11 Let's Talk About Grief
This weeks episode Leanne and Charlotte speak with two formidable guests who have both lost family members to cancer within the last year. Touché, speaks about his sister Waverlea who sadly transitioned August 2019 and Shanice speaks about loosing her mum Leonie who tearfully passed in November 2019 . The conversation covers the journeys and hardship both ladies faced before their last days and how Touché and Shanice have learned to cope as well as what they are doing now in honour of their family members to keep the legacy going. Both Waverlea and Leonie were a treasured part of the Black Women Rising family.
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes apart of us". - Helen Keller
After Podcast Info: Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial Shanice memoirs_a_daughter Touché @touche_
@cancer_slayer_ Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl *Last episode in series 1 will be released Friday 24th July @ 12AM
Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories: EP 10- Careers and Cancer
In this weeks episode Leanne and Charlotte are joined by two influential entrepreneurs Claudine Reid MBE - Business psychologist, author and leadership coach and Toral Shah MSc - Nutritional Scientist , Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health writer and Consultant who both give an open and honest account of not only their cancer journeys but also their incredible business journeys and how they have triumphed in juggling their work life around their physical and mental health needs after cancer.
After Podcast Info:
Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk
Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial
Toral Shah @theurbankitchen
Claudine Reid @claudinereid1
Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl
*Next episode release date: Friday 17th July @ 12AM
Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories: EP 9- Mobility after Cancer
It's well known amongst the cancer community that some people experience ALOT of mobility issues after it's harsh treatments, for the patients caught up in the whirlwind of all this there is no "bounce back" or no "normal" again- life becomes very much focused on how to accept and navigate their newly inherited life altering, physical effects.
On this week's episode Leanne has let Charlotte take the lead and joining her to talk about their own journey's of cancer and mobility are two Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) survivors Elesha Turner and Charlene Young.
After Podcast Info: Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl Charlene Young @I_am_charlene.me Elesha Turner @elesha_turner
*Next episode release date: Friday 10th July 12am
Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories: EP 8- Leading ladies on the front line of cancer care
In this weeks episode we hear from 3 inspirational Black women who serve on the front line of cancer care within the NHS.
Leanne and Charlotte are joined by the amazing Georgette Oni- a consultant plastic surgeon, Mary Oladele- a senior Therapeutic Radiographer and Sarah Adomah- a breast cancer clinical Nurse specialist- who openly share the journeys of their respective professions, why their work is so important within the BAME community and why education is key for raising vital awareness of cancer within our marginalised communities.
After Podcast Info:
Black Women Rising @blackwomenrisinguk Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial Charlotte Crowl @charlottecrowl Mary Oladele @cancer_eduk
*Next episode release date: Friday 3rd July 12am.