The Catwalk MVMT

Our relationship with money can go deeper than we care to acknowledge and not everyone is ready for that conversation.... but we can still stay on top of our finances with some very practical steps. In this episode, Andrea and CoCo share the various resources that they use when managing money, covering a range of considerations from clearing debts to being protected with the insurance cover that is right for you. 

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This week in closing our theme on celebrating motherhood, we amplify the life of Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon, one of the UK's most acclaimed black British mother's in her fight for racial social justice. In this week's podcast episode, we discuss how Baroness Doreen Lawrence turned her personal adversity, the murder of her son, into an advantage of everyone.

Unfortunately, despite the achievements and accolades of Baroness Doreen Lawrence the fight for racial equality is far from being achieved and The CatWalk MVMT continue to address that activism for our existence must continue in our everyday activities.

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Motherhood, like womanhood as a whole is so such better with sisterhood. As mothers ourselves, Andrea and CoCo are ever grateful for all of the women that we have been able to call and lean on as we have evolved through our womanhood and motherhood.

This month we are dedicating our reflections, words and gratitude to the 'the mothers', - the women who have directly impacted our being and to those who have shown heart and courage even in the toughest of times.

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Staying on the topic of Self Love, The CatWalk MVMT discuss what is means to love yourself, physically. To stand in your power and adore yourself. We explore the distinction and necessary separation between sex and sexuality. You're going to love this one. 

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Welcome to February's theme of self love and in this episode of The CatWalk MVMT Podcast, co-founders Andrea and CoCo answer the question, what self love means to them personally. It's a good one.

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This week, we take a step well back in time and share the story of Emma Clarke, Britain's First Black Female FA Footballer, in 1895. 

As with many black women in history, little is know about the life of Emma Clarke. This isn't helped by the fact that for a long time she had been incorrectly identified. Notwithstanding we take the time to amplify Emma Clarke's contribution to sport and playing in her power.

This week we amplify the achievements of Denise Lewis. Her awards and accolades are extensive, yet this is a woman who have manoeuvred through the sporting industry on the frontline as an athlete, as a leader and advocate in organisations on a local and national level whilst being a mother. We celebrate Denise Lewis for her wins, her contributions, her discipline, her elegance. This 'queen' is fire.

Achieving a vision takes being your best self and being disciplined in building the habits to get there. This month, The CatWalk MVMT discuss health, fitness discipline and vision through the work of some of our best know Black British Female's in Sport. Let's kick start amplifying the achievements of Dina Asha-Smith, a multi-talented, intelligent and highly motivated young woman who has shown us what it means to be diligent in working towards your goals.

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The CatWalk MVMT are discussing all things intention and delivery of our visions for 2021 and beyond. In this week's podcast episode, we unpick some of the layers that it takes to set a vision and some important considerations to remember in staying disciplined, aligned and motivated when working through your goals to realise your vision.

We take the opportunity to highlight that vision and goals require:

• Shadow work
  
• Accountability
  
• The 'right' pace
  

Thank you for connecting with us. 

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This week, The CatWalk MVMT amplify the achievements of Olivette Otele, Britain's first Black female Professor of History. A reminder that our stories deserve to be told from a perspective that 'knows it'. 

Walk in your power ladies, stay present in every aspect of your life and you tell your story as you want it to be known.

Walk safe and rest easy.

This week, The CatWalk MVMT amplifies the first Black, first British, woman to win the Commonwealth games in nearly two decades, at the time, Tessa Sanderson CBE. Tessa Sanderson has firmly cemented her legacy as a trailblazer for both Black women and British women athletes with her achievements. Tune in and listen to our reflections on yet another Black, British woman who has shown us that you can be successful in anything you put your mind to regardless of race, gender, age and starting point.

This week, The CatWalk MVMT amplifies the first Black, British, youngest female publisher, Margaret Busby OBE, Hon. FRSL (Nana Akua Ackon). A  major cultural figure in Britain and around the world.

Margaret co-founded Allison & Busby in the late 1960s, presiding as editorial director over an international list of notable authors. A writer, editor, broadcaster and literary critic, she has also written drama for BBC radio and the stage.

We delve into the how the legacy of the vision behind her created such a powerful path.

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This week, we step into a new month and at The CatWalk MVMT, we are saying let’s stay focussed and keep our 2020 vision clear. This month we will be discussing what it means to create a visionary path for yourself and others. We return to amplifying the work of the women before us who have been trailblazer and opened doors that we once stopped at the threshold of. This month we look back and we look forward.

For your walk this week, The CatWalk MVMT team are talking all things hair. We will be sharing the products we are using, or 'protective' styles and how we feel about experimenting with our hair. Tune in and find out what The CatWalk MVMT team use and do to look after our hair.

Thank you for your continued support, you can connect with us on social media @TheCatWalkMVMT or email us on contact@thecatwalkmvmt.com.

New month, new theme, let's Glow Up! This week The CatWalk MVMT welcome our first guest speaking with Claudine J. Thornhill Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and Coach. Claudine works specifically with women who are seeking more balance in their lives so that they can feel great, look great and live in their greatness. We delve into some of the challenges faced in maintaining healthy eating especially in the winter months and of course share some practical solutions for you to use. 

Claudette Colvin’s story was a key inspiration for the conception of The CatWalk MVMT. It was on a daily walk that we listened to HerStory and learnt that this young, black girl was responsible for the beginning of what came to be The Montgomery Bus Boycott. For many of us, we have know the key player for this movement to be Rosa Parks but there’s a lot more to the story than what most of us know. This week we discuss the importance of making sure your story is told and so much more.

Thank you for staying with us, stay walking and stay safe.

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This week we learn about Amy Garvey. Amy Ashwood Garvey was the first wife of Marcus Garvey and is acknowledged as building upon the feminist activist work of African and Caribbean feminists before her as well as pioneering the publishing world, founding 'Negro World', one of the first newspapers dedicated to black news and media coverage.

Also fighting for the rights of women at home in Jamaica, as always we have so much to learn about another Black 'British' Woman who was intent on changing history.

This week we learn about Olive Morris. Olive Morris was a Jamaican-born British-based community leader and activist in the feminist, Black nationalist, and squatters' rights campaigns of the 1970s. Olive Morris led protests and demonstrations, and helped to found the Brixton Black Women's Group in 1973, one of Britain's first networks for black women.

Olive Morris reminds us not only of our power but the importance of tending to our health. Dying sadly at the young age of 27 from Cancer, her existence strikes a number of chords. You are never too young, too small, too black, too anything to make a difference but please ladies walk in your greatness and your wellness.

This week we delve into the life and work of Mary Prince who saw no threat in asking for what she wanted despite the life she had endured.

'Mary Prince was born into enslavement in Bermuda around 1788, and sold away from her family at the age of ten.

In 1828, she was brought from Antigua to England by her then owners, Mr and Mrs John Wood. Slavery was still legal in the West Indies, but no longer in Britain itself, so once in London, Prince left the Woods and went to the Anti-Slavery Society.

In 1829, she unsuccessfully petitioned parliament for her freedom, so she could return to her husband in Antigua without finding herself once again enslaved. She told her life story to abolitionist sympathisers, and it was published in 1831 as 'The History of Mary Prince' - attracting a large readership just as the anti-slavery movement was mounting a powerful and ultimately successful campaign for the emancipation of all Africans enslaved by the British'.

As always the detail of Mary Prince's life as documented has uncovered a number of revelations and questions. Tune into our School in Motion Podcast to listen and learn as you walk.

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It's a new month and so a new theme rises. In acknowledgement of Black History Month and Mental Health Awareness Week, we open October's CatWalk with a discussion on how we practice resilience as the seasons change. We also explore our very contrasting experiences on how wellbeing was incorporated into our lifestyles and routines, reflecting on childhood to present day. 

Join us on The CatWalk MVMT, stay moving, be present and keep well.

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In our final week of our [in]Visible Women series. It’s been such an insightful month and we have had so much fun learning about the four women who we chose to amplify, and we hope you have too.

This week we are hailing up and paying our due to Lilian Bader, most commonly known as the first Black woman to be signed up to the army but as always we have found that there is so much more to her story. Born in Liverpool to a family who had a long history, Lilian Bader took the A, B and C route fulfilling a number of roles as stepping stones until she eventually graduated as a First Class Airwoman after many other notable achievements.

As we end September, ahead lies Black History Month. After this summers Black Lives Matter Movement taking up all spaces after the tragic murder of George Floyd, many organisations will be especially mindful of 'making a stand'. We make a point of this phrase because this summer we saw the tearing down of a stale, pale, male statue glorifying histories that left deep scars on our rich culture, but we wanted to focus on a particular statue that we are proud of. Dame Professor Elizabeth Anionwu is responsible for the first statue in Britain representing a Black Woman; nurse Mary Seacole.

Born Bi-Racial and raised in an Irish community, we can learn how Dame Professor Elizabeth Anionwu has amplified the needs and recognition of the black community for her entire career.

As we enter September, we leave the summer months behind and ordinarily we would close the season with Europe’s biggest ‘street party’- The Notting Hill Carnival. The global pandemic has meant that for the first time in its entire history, Carnival did not take place this year. Whilst many enjoyed the online option and other Bank Holiday festivities, many took some time to reflect on the origins of Carnival. We dedicate this week’s episode to Claudia Jones the founder of Notting Hill Carnival. We reflect on what it means to bring a vision to life and the joy of having the freedom to bask in your culture without being policed.

Welcome to our very first episode, we are so glad that that you have made the decision to go on this journey with us.

This month’s theme is about seeing the women who may have become invisible despite their important work and through September’s podcast we will say their names and amplify their voices.

In this first podcast episode we are discussing Sharon Atkin, former Labour Party Black Sections member. In the early 1980’s Sharon Atkin worked shoulder to shoulder with Diane Abbott but their political careers took very separate paths. On speaking Sharon Atkin’s name, we explore the ‘implications’ of being your authentic self, failed sisterhood and being silenced.

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By joining The CatWalk MVMT, you are taking a steps to stand in your power- actively engaging in paying attention to your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and political being.

We introduce you to what The CatWalk MVMT is, why we have called it The CatWalk MVMT, what The CatWalk MVMT represents and what to expect from The CatWalk MVMT team.

Thank you for joining, we are really looking forward to this journey.

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