In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Regina Suddahaza, founder of The Girls Changing Room! Regina is leading the charge to transform spaces for women and girls in sport, while advocating for greater diversity and authentic representation of women of colour across the sports media industry.

During our conversation, Regina shares the important mission behind The Girls Changing Room and reflects on the persistent barriers, underrepresentation, and systemic inequities women of colour face both on and off the field. She explores why amplifying diverse voices and prioritising representation in sports media is essential to creating an inclusive, empowered culture for the next generation.

She also highlights her work in dismantling old traditional structures for connection, breaking down misconceptions, and building a supportive platform where women's stories in sport are fully seen, heard, and celebrated.

This is an insightful and necessary conversation. Regina reminds us that when women of colour are given equal representation, platform, and voice, we move closer to a fairer, more equitable sports media landscape where every girl can see herself reflected and reach her full potential.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share it, leave a review, and follow us on all our social media platforms.

📲 Instagram: @girlschangingroom and @reginasuddahazai

📲 Instagram: @matterspodcast
💼 LinkedIn: Social Matters
🌍 Website: socialmatters.org.uk

Welcome back to the latest episode of the Social Matters Podcast! In this episode, we have an open discussion about what helps us to keep going when things feel exhausting, progress feels slow, and a sense of 'meh' starts to creep in.

In a world where fighting for change can often leave us feeling tired and disheartened, how do we keep going when it feels like nothing is shifting? For us, it’s about discovering what keeps our inner spark alive when our tanks are running on empty. We talk about the importance of rest, understanding and connecting with context, adjusting our expectations of progress, and how we sustain ourselves for the long haul.

This episode invites you to pause, take a breath, and reflect on what keeps you grounded when tiredness sets in. How do you refuel your energy when change feels out of reach, and what helps you stay in the fight without burning out?

Tune in, share and join the conversation.

📲 Instagram: @matterspodcast
💼 LinkedIn: Social Matters
🌍 Website: socialmatters.org.uk

In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant duo Sophie Strachan and Dr Nneka Nwokolo! Sophie and Nneka work with Sophia Forum, an organisation dedicated to promoting and advocating for the rights, health, welfare, and dignity of women living with HIV through research, awareness, and policy influence.

During our conversation, Sophie and Nneka share the vital mission behind Sophia Forum and reflect on the persistent health and gender inequities women face in healthcare and HIV prevention across the UK. They explore how amplifying women’s voices and prioritising their specific needs within research, health sectors, and wider society is essential to achieving true health equity.

They also highlight Sophia Forum’s campaign, Risk to Reason, which focuses solely on women, breaking down the systemic barriers and misconceptions surrounding HIV risk, prevention, and care.

This is an insightful and necessary conversation. Sophie and Nneka remind us that when women living with HIV are supported, prioritised, and heard, we move closer to a fairer, more equitable society where every woman can reach her full potential.

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share it, leave a review, and follow us on all our social media platforms.

You can follow the work of Sophia Forum via the links below:

🌍 Websites: sophiaforum.net | womenandprep.org.uk
📲 Instagram: @sophiaforum

📲 Instagram: @matterspodcast
💼 LinkedIn: Social Matters
🌍 Website: socialmatters.org.uk