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The Connected Stories

By An FMB Radio Podcast

We are a community radio based in Nottingham, England. We aim to give voice to authentic communities and organisations in the area.
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The Connected Stories May 10, 2021

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Mama Activist - Let's Talk Institutional Racism with Colleen
Jul 12, 202347:10
Mama Activist - Mama Ayata and the Journey that led her to her work
Jul 03, 202330:17
Mama Activist - An Afternoon with the Soil Sister
Jul 03, 202325:04
Mama Activist - Let's Talk Education with Izanah
Jul 03, 202323:57
Mama Activist - Decolonisation and the Refugee Crisis
Jul 03, 202319:58
Mama Activist - Let's Talk Racism
Jun 04, 202324:20
Mama Activist - Black Brighton Market
Jun 04, 202325:01
Mama Activist - The Unheard Refugee Voices of Europe
May 03, 202325:05
Mama Activist - Community Living
May 03, 202327:31
Mama Activist - Nina & Douglas: Journey of Hope
May 03, 202336:04
Mama Activist - Decolonising the Hair
May 03, 202327:44
Beyond Energy Bills: with Roydan

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.

Apr 03, 202332:57
Beyond Energy Bills: with Coleen

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!

Apr 02, 202326:12
Mama Activist - After Sierra Leone, What's Next?
Apr 01, 202327:24
Mama Activist - What Does Liberation Mean To You?
Apr 01, 202352:59
Mama Activist - What I learned being a Single Mama Activist for 1.5 Years
Apr 01, 202333:57
Mama Activist - Liberating Conversations Around Sex
Apr 01, 202338:31
Beyond Energy Bills: with Charmaine

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.

Apr 01, 202318:48
Beyond Energy Bills: with Cherry

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!

Mar 31, 202324:15
Beyond Energy Bills: with Rae

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!

Mar 30, 202323:09
Mama Activist - Let's Talk White Supremacy in Africa
Mar 06, 202328:06
Mama Activist - Colourism in Africa
Mar 06, 202327:40
Mama Activist - Let's Talk Education with Yeanoh

Mama Activist - Let's Talk Education with Yeanoh

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.

Mar 06, 202328:12
Mama Activist - Suffering in Sierra Leone

Mama Activist - Suffering in Sierra Leone

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.

Mar 06, 202322:40
Mama Activist - Working in a White Dominated Environment

Mama Activist - Working in a White Dominated Environment

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.

Mar 06, 202338:02
Mama Activist - Wandering Kids fo Sierra Leone

Mama Activist - Wandering Kids fo Sierra Leone

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.

Jan 03, 202321:39
Mama Activist - How Men Can Be Better Allies to Women's Rights

Mama Activist - How Men Can Be Better Allies to Women's Rights

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.

Jan 03, 202318:55
Mama Activist - Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression

Mama Activist - Seasonal Affective Disorder or Winter Depression

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.

Jan 03, 202328:46
Mama Activist - Single motherhood, Activism and Travelling

Mama Activist - Single motherhood, Activism and Travelling

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.

Jan 03, 202333:22
Mama Activist - Pregnancy Loss

Mama Activist - Pregnancy Loss

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.

Jan 03, 202326:53
Mama Activist - What did I gain during my 2022 Travel

Mama Activist - What did I gain during my 2022 Travel

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.

Jan 03, 202322:49
Mama Activist - Preserving Indigenous Seeds in Africa

Mama Activist - Preserving Indigenous Seeds in Africa

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.

Oct 30, 202236:60
IGTV Interview with Sarah, host of Simply Gospel

IGTV Interview with Sarah, host of Simply Gospel

In our third episode of IGTV Interviews, Charlotte interviewed Sarah Love the creator and host of Simply Gospel. Sarah puts together all time favourite worship songs, contemporary Christian rock, Christian reggae and African Gospel music. 

Jul 26, 202116:48
IGTV Interview with Tatjana, host of Tapping into your greatness LIVE show

IGTV Interview with Tatjana, host of Tapping into your greatness LIVE show

In our second IGTV Interview Charlotte, our host interviewed Tatjana or FairyQueen, as she is rather known about her show. Tatjana explained where she gets her inspirations for the shows, how she finds interviewees and the importance of her show. 

Jul 26, 202122:05
IGTV Interview with Honey, host of Respect my Voice

IGTV Interview with Honey, host of Respect my Voice

In our first IGTV interview, Charlotte, our host interviewed Honey, who is one of our radio presenters. They talked about the motivations behind the show's topics, the interviewees and how Honey can cope with being a radio presenter and a full-time student at the University of Nottingham. 

Jul 26, 202120:12
Tapping into your Greatness Episode 3

Tapping into your Greatness Episode 3

Join your Fairy Queen Tatiana for another guest discussion with a highly motivated and driven individual, to help think about how you can realise your great potential within the world. This episode features Tatiana’s own brother, Adim, who talks about his work as a music producer, photographer and creative person.

Jun 30, 202159:58
Tapping into your greatness Episode 2

Tapping into your greatness Episode 2

In this episode FairyQueen talks with Devontay Okure about his experience in leadership, commercial sales, negotiations, relationship management and account management.

Jun 15, 202101:01:05
Tapping into your greatness Episode 1

Tapping into your greatness Episode 1

FairyQueen in her newest LIVE show on FMB Radio brings guests on to share their authentic voice and celebrate their greatness with the world. In this very first episode FairyQueen was joined by Shilpa Arya who is passionate about fighting inequality and injustice. During this episode Tatjana (FairyQueen) and Shilpa discuss many things focussing on how they met, what skills Shilpa excels in and much more.

Jun 15, 202159:09
Mental Health Discussions with my Friend, Nina

Mental Health Discussions with my Friend, Nina

In this second episode of Mental Health Discussions with my Friends Anna hosted Nina, her friend from uni. During their conversation they touched upon how to be self aware through meditation, what to do if someone around you is having a hard time and what to do when you are having a hard time. Let's listen and learn from them and about mental health. Reach out and connect with your friends and loved ones and discuss how studying, working or living is going during the global pandemic. 

May 12, 202124:47
Mental Health Discussions with my Friend, Marina

Mental Health Discussions with my Friend, Marina

Welcome to our new podcast of Mental Health Discussions with my Friends. To help the mission of Mental Health Foundation and to normalise conversations around mental health, in this new limited podcast series, Anna one of our employee, invites her friends to have a conversation about their mental health. You who listen, we encourage you to reach out to your friends and family members and engage in a conversations with them. 

May 10, 202135:03
The Unheard refugee voices Podcast with Prince

The Unheard refugee voices Podcast with Prince

In this episode Ophélie interviewed Prince, a former resident of Moria camp who has now been granted refugee status and his very aware of the racists dynamics on his island.

Apr 21, 202158:36
The Unheard refugee voices Podcast with Marie Diaries

The Unheard refugee voices Podcast with Marie Diaries

In this episode Ophélie welcomed Marie Diaries, field coordinator of a single mother and women shelter in Lesvos. Marie is a White European woman who’s been working on the island for over a year now. Many women in her shelter come from Africa. In order to protect those already very vulnerable women, Marie is aiming to be actively anti-racism, especially in her work. 

Apr 21, 202152:50
Interview with Nergiz Kurdish Women's Group

Interview with Nergiz Kurdish Women's Group

Nergiz Kurdish Women's Group's mission is to support Kurdish women living in the area of Nottingham. Their projects, workshops and events help massive audiences in our neighbourhoods and thus in this interview we discuss their activities in details. Stay on and listen to learn more! 

Apr 13, 202143:39
Interview with Emmanuel House

Interview with Emmanuel House

This is the very first episode of our Get Insight series where we interview Nottingham based community organisations. In this interview we had a chat with Denis Tully, from Emmanuel House which organisation aims to prevent people becoming homeless and to support those who are homeless into accommodation

Mar 21, 202132:37