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🎙 SJW Podcast Guest

Balkis Chaabane

Peace & Security Practitioner | Founder & Executive Director, Youth Transforming Narratives
Global 200 Women Power Leader | Human Rights Expert | Youth-Inclusive Peacebuilding Advocate

Balkis Chaabane is a Tunisia-born Peace and Security Practitioner and one of the leading emerging voices advancing youth-inclusive peacebuilding across the MENA region and globally. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Transforming Narratives (YTN), a youth-led organisation committed to decolonisation, narrative transformation, and empowering young leaders to shape more just and inclusive societies.

Recognised internationally for her impact, Balkis was named among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders 2024, representing Tunisia on the global stage. She is also a former Global Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), where she deepened her work at the intersection of peace, security, and global governance.

With over seven years of experience, Balkis has worked with 25+ international organisations, including UNESCO, USAID, Peace Direct, and multiple UN entities, contributing as a trainer, programme designer, youth engagement specialist, and regional leader. She has launched fellowships, directed youth-led initiatives, and currently leads human rights training at the AMEL Institute, overseeing a network of nearly 1,000 alumni.

A four-time full scholarship recipient, Balkis holds an Advanced Master’s in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law from the Geneva Academy and a Master’s in International Affairs from the Lebanese American University. Fluent in three languages, her work boldly challenges traditional systems while reshaping narratives around peace, justice, cultural identity, and youth leadership.

📍 Based in Tunisia
🌍 Available globally for speaking engagements, training, interviews, and policy consultations

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/balkis-chaabane

📸 Instagram: @balkis.chaabane | @balkischaabane96
🏷 Organisation: @yt.narratives

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🎙 SJW Podcast – Guest Feature

Episode: Becoming Woman – The Power of Voice with Lillian Ogbogoh

Transformational Storyteller | Feminine Power Architect | International Speaker | Host of In Her Own Name

About Lillian Ogbogoh

Lillian Ogbogoh is an international speaker, transformational storyteller, and Feminine Power Architect whose mission is to help high-achieving Black and Brown women stop shrinking and start leading boldly in their own name.

A certified NeuroChange Practitioner, Coach, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lillian blends behavioural science, storytelling, and archetypal leadership to guide women into deeper self-ownership. Her signature methodology — Voice, Power, Becoming — sits at the core of her transformation framework Becoming Woman, empowering women to move from overfunctioning and burnout into embodied, legacy-level influence.

Lillian is also the host of In Her Own Name, a powerful podcast that curates intimate, unapologetic conversations on identity, leadership, and navigating systems not designed with women of colour in mind. Her magnetic presence, radical clarity, and ability to shift the atmosphere make her a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer.

She has delivered leadership talks and workshops for organisations including the UK Civil Service, NatWest, the Ministry of Justice, and multiple Pan-African leadership platforms. Across all her work, Lillian remains committed to helping women reclaim their visibility, rewrite limiting narratives, and lead with authenticity and power.

Podcast: In Her Own Name

Streaming on all platforms

A courageous and soul-stirring exploration of identity, visibility, and what it truly means to lead boldly as a woman of colour. Lillian invites guests into deep conversations on joy, power, reclaiming voice, and stepping into spaces designed to shrink you — without apology.

Connect & Bookings

• Website: www.LillianOgbogoh.com
  
  
• Email: Lillian@lillianogbogoh.com
  
  
• Instagram: @lillian.ogbogoh
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianogbogoh/
  
  
• Location: London, UK
  Available globally for speaking, interviews, panel discussions, and corporate training.

Host Intro (One-Liner)

“Today’s guest is Lillian Ogbogoh — an international speaker and host of In Her Own Name, who helps high-achieving women stop shrinking and start leading in their own name.”

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Episode 16: Build a Business That Works for You

Guest: Lu Castello (they/them)

In this powerful episode of The SJW Podcast, host Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi sits down with Lu Castello (they/them)— a queer business consultant redefining what sustainable success really looks like.

With over a decade of experience in operations management, Lu now supports founders to build businesses that serve their lives, not consume them. Their work centres on helping entrepreneurs move away from burnout culture and towards values-led, wellbeing-focused growth that is both sustainable and impactful.

Together, Jasmine and Lu explore what it means to lead with authenticity, balance ambition with rest, and create systems that support long-term success without sacrificing mental health or identity.

What you’ll learn in this episode

• How to align your business goals with your personal values
• Practical ways to design systems that protect your wellbeing
• How to redefine success beyond hustle culture
• What wellbeing-led leadership looks like in real life

This episode is for founders, creatives, and leaders who are ready to build a business that honours their humanity as much as their goals.

📅 Streaming Sunday, 2nd November at 6PM

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🎙️ SJW Show – Interview with Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu
Duration: 30 minutes

In this inspiring episode of The SJW Show, Jasmine sits down with Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu — product strategist, award-winning author of Who Do I See in the Mirror?, and founder of Philly & Friends, a children’s lifestyle brand touching families in over 20 countries. She is also the co-founder of DVese.

Together, they explore Vese’s journey from product strategy to storytelling, her mission to empower children through diverse representation, and the realities of being a Black woman entrepreneur in publishing and business.

Expect fun rapid-fire questions, real talk about leadership and legacy, and nuggets of wisdom for anyone building dreams while raising families.

Key Highlights:

• The inspiration behind Who Do I See in the Mirror?
• Scaling Philly & Friends to over 40 SKUs and global reach
• The challenges and triumphs of Black women in entrepreneurship
• Leadership, purpose, and leaving a lasting legacy

🔗 Follow Vese on TikTok & Instagram: @vese.bloom | LinkedIn: Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu
📚 Discover Philly & Friends: https://www.phillyandfriends.com

🎧 Tune in now — because your voice is your weapon, use it well.

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✨ Be Real. Be Transparent. Be Honest. ✨

Welcome to The SJW Show, where mediocrity has no seat and excuses aren’t allowed. 🚫 This is the space for Queens who’ve walked through the fire 🔥 and refuse to settle. Here, we reignite your spark, revive your vision board, and remind you that as long as there’s life, there’s hope.

This episode will challenge you, stretch you, and empower you to rise into the woman you were always destined to be. 👑

🌟 Guest: Reanne Olivier

Episode Title: “Pathways, Power & Purpose – with Reanne Olivier”
Duration: 30 minutes
Host: Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi
Guest: Reanne Olivier – CEO of Africa Matters Initiative, Founder of Mache Ansanm

About Reanne

Reanne Olivier, of Haitian descent, is a global changemaker with over a decade of experience in nonprofit programme management and instructional design across Africa and the Global South.

• 🌍 CEO & Co-founder, Africa Matters Initiative – empowering and upskilling young leaders across 23 African countries, impacting 27,000+ youth.
• 👩‍👧 Founder, Mache Ansanm – building pathways for mothers in the Global South to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
• 🏆 Recognition – Named one of the Top 25 Women in Management Africa (2024).
• 💡 Global Thinker & Gender Activist – with extensive experience across Africa, Europe, and North America.

Reanne is also a proud mother, facilitator, and problem-solver whose global exposure fuels her vision for transformative leadership and inclusive opportunities.

📚 Education:

• BA (Hons) International Studies – Stellenbosch University
• MSc Africa & International Development – University of Edinburgh

🎧 What to Expect in This Episode

Jasmine and Reanne dive deep into:

• Reanne’s journey from childhood challenges to global leadership
• Building and scaling youth-led organisations across Africa
• The meaning of leadership as a Black woman changemaker
• Balancing leadership, activism, and motherhood
• Creating ecosystems for mothers in the Global South
• Her vision for the next 5 years of impact

✨ Plus: Rapid fire questions, favourite quotes, and final nuggets of wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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The SJW Podcast – Episode 13
Title: Bold, Brilliant, Becoming – with Nermina & Azra
Duration: 30 Minutes
Release Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025
Host: Jasmine Cannon-Ikurusi
Guests: Nermina Kesetovic-Ferizovic & Azra Alispahic Gegic (Dazzle Cleaning London)

In this vibrant and soulful episode, Jasmine sits down with two remarkable women from the Dazzle Cleaning London team—Nermina and Azra—who are rewriting what it means to lead with heart, creativity, and resilience.

💫 From storytelling, linguistics to leadership, dance to design—this episode explores their powerful journeys of identity, confidence, and becoming.
💼 They share how working at Dazzle has shaped their sense of purpose and how they’re building brighter futures through everyday brilliance.
💥 Expect laughter, insight, and inspiration for women leading with love and boldness in the workplace.

🎧 Tune in on Sunday, 3rd August at 6PM:
https://thesjwpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Let this be the episode that reminds you—you are becoming.

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🚀 Nitya Lohiya is a global 🌍 youth advocate, author ✍️, innovator 💡, and changemaker 💥 on a mission to empower young people to lead, dream big, and take control of their future. Her work spans across storytelling, tech for good, and global leadership — all driven by a heart full of purpose ❤️and a vision for a better world.

📚 At a young age, Nitya became a published author with two inspiring books — Making of Abbie’s First Novel and Everything That You Ever Dreamt Of — both reflecting her belief in the power of imagination and courage.

🧑 ⚖️As the founder of the Next Leaders Youth Committee, she’s giving youth across countries 🌐 a real seat at the decision-making table. 📲 She’s also the creator of Sakhi, a women’s safety app built to protect those in danger and foster safer communities. 🤝 And as a co-founder of a youth entrepreneurship platform, she’s helping young innovators bring their ideas to life.

💬 In May 2025, Nitya is launching her third book — 13 Lessons I Wish Everyone Knew at 13 — a heartfelt guide filled with wisdom, courage, and the lessons that shape who we become.

🌟 With bold ideas, unstoppable energy, and compassion at her core, Nitya is inspiring a generation of leaders to rise, speak up, and make their mark 💫.

📣 Let’s connect! 📩 Email: nityalohiyaa@gmail.com

🎤 Available for interviews, speaking, podcasts & collabs!

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🎧 Episode 11 – The SJW Show

Guest: Molly Taylor | Title: The Journey, The Philosophy, The Mission

🌟 The SJW Show – Vision Statement

The SJW Show is more than a podcast — it’s a movement for truth, transformation, and radical authenticity. Hosted by Jasmine, the show creates a safe, empowering space for women of all backgrounds to share their stories, ignite their purpose, and step boldly into who they were created to be.

Grounded in faith, growth, and unfiltered honesty, each episode features conversations with powerful changemakers — from activists and artists to professionals and pioneers — exploring topics like:

🌍 Identity & Purpose
🎙 Faith & Emotional Resilience
👑 Women’s Empowerment & Leadership
🔥 Social Justice, Wellbeing & Storytelling

Our vision is to equip and inspire a generation of women to be real, transparent, and bold — never shrinking from their truth. Because when women rise, the world rises with us.

📅 New episodes drop monthly on all major podcast platforms.

#TheSJWShow | #TheFireNetwork | #BeRealBeTransparentBeHonest

🔥 Website Episode Description – Episode 11

Guest: Molly Taylor | Episode Title: The Journey — From Law Student to CEO

This Sunday, Jasmine sits down with the radiant Molly Taylor — a trailblazing entrepreneur who turned intuition into impact.

From studying Law to becoming a certified yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher, Molly’s path was anything but typical. She went on to build a career in sales and marketing, before co-founding Famn, a consultancy reimagining leadership for the modern world.

What began as a startup dream is now a seven-figure business trusted by global brands to drive human-centred growth. Her story is proof that success doesn’t follow a script — it follows courage.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, and all major platforms.
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📸 Guest: @mxllytaylor_
#EntrepreneurLife #PurposeDriven #TheSJWShow

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