The AWARE Panel: Recent Episodes
Pravjoth Gill
The AWARE Panel is a panel show, broadcasting on Spotify and Apple Podcast. The panel show has the vision of bringing a community together to discuss various topics such as racism, mental health, climate change and more. Guest coming onto the show can choose a topic of their choice and aims to raise more awareness about that topic.
After one amazing year of hosting The AWARE Panel, 2 seasons, 43 episodes and 41 amazing guest and social issues spoken about, we have decided to cancel the podcast. Thank you to the amazing support that we did when it started during isolation. We will have one solo episode coming out next week, but we will say goodbye to The AWARE Panel.
I had an inspirational conversation with Lewis who talks about his journey with depression and his mental health struggles and turned to boxing and has now won his first boxing game whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK and is now training to compete at his second game in July 2021. He also spoke about how the COVID 19 pandemic has affected his wellbeing and fitness journey.
Lewis is a committed, hard-working individual. He suffered in the past with depression and obesity but managed to find his way out through boxing, fitness, and determination. Lewis spent the last few months uploading videos and pictures of his fitness progress leading up to his fight in July. Lewis's first fight was a success and in this second fight, he is looking to show others that they don't need to be scared of change, they need to embrace it.
I had a delightful conversation with Peter, who spoke about how there is a misconception of people who suffers from a brain injury or stroke and speaks up about his own research into helping people who were suffered from a brain injury to conduct research into it.
Peter G Levine is a professor, clinical researcher, and author of the book Stronger. His focus for more than twenty years has been brain plasticity and brain injury. Pete has been In the forefront of developing and testing many of the most innovative stroke neurorehabilitation recovery options including wearable robotics, constraint-induced therapy, and mental practice.
I had a good conversation with Nellie who talked about her journey to running and how she is raising money for different mental health charities in Zimbabwe.
Nellie is an Irish-Zimbabwean writer, mother, and runner. In 2017 she became the first person to run across Zimbabwe, a total.of 724 km in 16 days. This year on 2 December 2020 she became the first woman to run Chesil Beach in Dorset, a challenging route of 18 miles of shingle. She writes a humorous blog, children's books and works as a political journalist. She is currently studying to become a paramedic.
I had an insightful conversation with Nesreen who spoke about her own experience with losing her sister to an unknown cause and since then, she has stayed resilient and advocates this to other people.
As the Founder and CEO of Harbor Light Coaching LLC, professional certified coach Nesreen Mahmoud Ahmed is a pioneer in the world of grief, loss, and change and is committed to providing transformational coaching to clients around the world. Nesreen’s coaching is focused on helping clients find peace after a loss, divorce or illness. She supports them in addressing their mindset, overcoming the hurdles of grief, and completing what’s unfinished. Nesreen lives in New York City with her husband and daughter, and enjoys traveling the world with them, while working virtually with clients. She's currently co-leading weekly virtual Heal Your Grief Circles for those who want powerful support to address their grief.
I had an interesting episode with John who spoke about the importance of being carbon neutral and reducing carbon footprint, and his opinion on different ways to do so such as becoming plant-based, less travel, etc.
John is a multiple-award-winning serial entrepreneur currently helping people across the UK become carbon neutral via his social enterprise, ZeroSmart.
John started the world's first brewery to specialize in ancient alcoholic drinks when he was just 20. Just two years later John successfully exited the brewery following ethical concerns and instead started a social enterprise called Global Digital Week when he was 22. Global Digital Week ran digital education events at universities across 7 countries and delivered online training to universities, governments, and businesses across 97 countries. They worked with SMEs as well as companies like LEGO and Google.
John has won and/or been a finalist for numerous awards including the Great British Entrepreneur of the Year awards and Social Entrepreneur of the Year for the entire EU at the All Digital Awards.
John is now aged 25 and helping people become carbon neutral via his social enterprise, ZeroSmart. ZeroSmart makes people and pets carbon neutral via carbon offsetting, planting trees for the long term, and funding quality climate-positive projects to immediately remove more carbon than you contribute to the atmosphere. ZeroSmart is on track to remove 250,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere this year alone.
I had an insightful conversation with Molly, who talks about how ayahuasca and alternative medicine have impacted her to overcome depression and mental health issues. Now she advocates others to look at self-discovery, healing, and plant-based medications.
Molly Wilder is a Life Coach & entrepreneur with a Yoga background from 11-years-old and a career as an Athletic and Exercise Therapist. When a lifelong struggle with depression escalated, she decided to seek healing one more time and participated in a transformative Ayahuasca ceremony. Molly found healing through realizing the truth of the emotions hiding within her body, and self-realization became her raison d'etre - she has worked with Ayahuasca ever since. Her mission is to make the integrative work she does before and after ceremony available to everyone - no matter what their boundary and to help womxn realize their Essential Self and the Love, Joy, Truth, Strength, and Peace that they are.
I had an interesting conversation with Shadan, who talked about her book, The Red Movement, which tackles ending modern day slavery, consumerism, and impact on the environment. She spoke about movements such as the Farmer's Protest is unjust to modern-day slavery as well as multinational companies who takes advantage of this.
Shadan is a US Attorney, Activism to Environmental Sustainability, The End of Modern Day Slavery and Consumerism, and Author to The Red Movement
I had a delightful conversation with Margaret who spoke about the lack of female priests in Catholic Churches and how factors such as feminism can play a role in this. she also talks about how history has had female priests and the impact modern history has changed that.
Margaret Mary O'Connor has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buffalo, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, from Christ The King Seminary in East Aurora, NY. She is a former Chaplain and now a Eucharistic Minister. She literally walks the walk, on picket lines to help keep the issues of Women's Ordination and Church Accountability on the Priest Sexual Abuse issue, at the forefront of any Catholic's attention.She believes any Catholic deserves at minimal at least the truth from Rome, as opposed to the continual out right deception they are receiving. She is a member of Call to Action, Future Church, Roman Catholic Women Priests, Women's Ordination Conference and (SNAP) Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Buffalo Central Terminal, Preservation Buffalo Niagara, and Western New York Land Conservancy. Margaret Mary is the recipient of the Special Award for Achievement from the Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course. She also enjoys Gardening, Pilates, and reading or watching Mystery Shows.
I had an interesting conversation with Kathleen who spoke up about the impacts that veganism / plant-based eating can do on your health, despite her only having plant-based foods for medical reasons and now has adopted it's to her everyday living and advocating veganism to others.
Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her speaking and consulting business since 1994. An award-winning speaker, author, and marketing strategist, Kathleen works with mission-based, plant-based and vegan companies on business development including marketing and sales strategies. With more than thirty years of experience in sales, marketing, management, public relations, and promotions, Kathleen has consulted with and trained organizations such as the U.S. Marine Corps, Novus Corporation, and AT&T. Ever one to push her own limits, Kathleen completed her first full marathon at the age of 60, received her certificate of completion for Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell University at the age of 64 and is on the lookout for her next personal challenge as she approaches 67 years old. Some of her greatest passions are caring for a slew of rescued animals she calls family, running near the river, and hosting two podcast shows including Plant-Based Eating for Health Podcast and Power Up for Profits podcast shows.
I had a deep and intense conversation with Jonathan who spoke up about the effects that depression can cause suicide in all age groups and also spoke up about his own experience facing depression and having suicidal thoughts and attempts. I would advise my listeners to not listen to this if you suffer from suicidal thoughts unless you are with a trusted person that you can have a conversation after this episode
Jonathan was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Joined the US Army at 19. He has a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), a bachelor's in Information Technology. Also, he has a 2-year Certificate in Pastoral Leadership. Jonathan's passion is to see something or someone being transformed and reach their true potential. Whether he is working on building some wood furniture around the house or investing time building a new relationship. He is always looking forward to seeing how that piece turned into a masterpiece. Jonathan is the Owner of Lifted Kingdom Press small publisher and Author of the book that will be coming out in March 2021 "The Wounded King" along with Online Community that will be launched in March 2021.
I had a good conversation with Sachin who spoke about the two most important societal issues, racism, and climate change. He spoke about the impact that the BLM movement had on so many people around the world and then moving on to how global warming and forest deforestation is impacting the world and how people should be more sustainable.
Sachin is a student, writer, YouTuber, and the host of Podcast Project Why. He love to raise his voice by creating awareness about racism, climate change, and so on. His life motto is "Let's bring change to this modern world"
I had an inspiring chat with David who spoke about the different issues that many people face from self-motivation and the story behind his own self-motivation. He also speaks about the impact that the PMA (positive mental attitude) has on him and implementing it in everyday's life, and especially in the education system
David is a motivation advocate based in the USA, originally from England, and is here to answer and inspire people to feel good, sharing positive with those who need it!
I had an uplifting conversation with Anza who talked about overcome adversity, difficulties, and troubles. COVID 19 pandemic has affected everyone and she sees it in a positive light and advocates this to other people.
Anza Goodbar is a serial entrepreneur, John Maxwell certified coach, life design strategist, trainer, motivational speaker, and 5x best-selling author. After experiencing financial setbacks in 2008, with just $27 in her bank account, Anza opened up her first online business. Within her first year, she created a thriving six-figure business. She has designed a business model with multiple streams of income to recession-proof her revenue possibilities. Today, she helps women whose lives have been interrupted by COVID-19 restructure, retool, and revitalize their life strategies to overcome the challenges that come from working at home and juggling e-learning with their kids. She teaches them how to build six-figure businesses based on their skills, experience, and passions that provide flexibility and financial freedom.
I had an inspiring conversation with Warren, who lost a child through miscarriage and trying to cope with his mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. He is now advocating these issues to other men and particularly dads to show that it is okay to speak out their mental health.
Warren Morris is a advocate of Males following the loss of a child , Angel dad to Oliver he is Driven by his sons memory and his own experiences following the loss of his son and lack of support he found.
I had an interesting episode with Laura who talked about racism that is faced today and how colonialism can be responsible for some of the racism that is happening today and how it impacts individuals on a daily basis.
Laura is enthusiastic, passionate, and loves to learn about the world and herself, which can be dangerous. "Unlearning is one of the most difficult things, with more benefits than anything else in life. For me, it's necessary, to be responsible and grow as an individual and as a community". For her, not knowing is starting to learn.
Welcome back to season 2, and we are starting things off with an amazing conversation with Akanksha, where we spoke about how the Indian culture is often stigmatized today because of their sexuality and the queer community is something underrated.
Akanksha Barthwal is currently a visiting faculty at Doon University, Dehradun. She is a poet and writes for The Taj Mahal Review, her recently published poetry is I Remember. She is an active member of Poetry Soup which is an online forum for poets writing from across the globe. Miss Barthwal is a passionate individual who is deeply indulged in the world of Literature. She is a post-graduate in English Literature and a graduate in German Honours. She also has many research papers published under her name. She loves to explore the deep and tranquil world of literature. Miss Barthwal is looking forward to a PhD degree which she currently aspires to do. The areas of her research and interest are Indian Writing in English, Literary Theory and Criticism, British Poetry and Drama, Feminist Literary Theory, and Gender Studies.
In society, there are so many people. People with different visions, paths, and lights. But what do you mean by society? One that encourages you to be your true self or one that is unfair? People from different interests, skin colours, rights, mental health, cultures and other issues, and some are unheard of. Through the first season, we have heard from people from different backgrounds speak up about the topics that society brought to them to bring more awareness. Now we bring in season 2, where more topics will be spoken about.
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I had an insightful episode with Maragatha who talks about how does mental health has affected different cultures and talked about her own culture too. She also talks about how mental health resources can be stigmatized within different cultures as well, being from Dubai an eastern city.
Maragatha is a business psychology postgraduate and an aspiring coach. She is passionate about maintaining mental health well-being and intends to help breakdown the stigma revolving around seeking help for mental health illnesses. She is particularly keen on raising awareness for mental health through the perspective of culture; with an exponential increase in globalization blurring the lines between the eastern and western cultures.
I had an impactful conversation with Mechi who spoke up about how God has guided her to impact other business and running a non-profit consulting company and talks about why God is the CEO, whilst she is the COO.
Mechi Renee is the Founder and COO of Unikorn Trybe. Mechi holds a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Organizational Development. She has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, Coaching and Project Management. Mechi Renee is Certified Mediator, Christian Life & Business Coach, Online Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Blogger and Writer. Mechi Renee helps high achieving Christian women ditch the hustle and build an impactful business online to make consistent profit. The women Mechi Renee serves to want to go from employee to employer to live life on her own terms, making money from anywhere, doing anything, consistently making a profit monthly. All while serving God and doing business God’s Way.
I had an inspiring and encouraging talk with Lev, whospeaks up about how does his autoimmune disease, which is Crohns disease has been shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how being a high risk and vulnerable individual has affected him and his family.
Lev is a writer and podcaster which his voice-over work ranges from character pieces, advertising and corporate voice overs to podcasting, ASMR and radio play. He has recently written content and articles for WrestleTalk Magazine, Ultimate Quality Content and wrestling website TheIndyCorner. He has also done research work for popular online video podcast series OSW Review.
I had a good conversation with Victor, who talks about the history of British Rock Music talking about the Beatles, The Whos and more and how young people can be influenced by the genres and also the pros and cons of listening to rock music.
Victor is a freelance writer, researcher and musician. He firstly had two websites in his portfolio, the first one being a personal blog while the second one being an entertainment website which focused on one of his greatest passions, more specifically rock music. He previously volunteered for bigger causes than a fixed monthly salary before he even commenced higher education
I had a motivating talk with Jenika, who spoke about how students can benefits from different resources and advice when it comes to finding the right career path. She also talks about her journey on becoming from a clueless Physics Postgraduate to becoming a self-employed Digital Marketing Consultant.
Jenika Karsan, is a Physics postgraduate, former Analytics Consultant and B2B Marketing Manager and now a self-employed Digital Marketing Consultant. Jenika has a strong background in the financial sector, having worked for Barclays, Experian and a specialist risk analytics consultancy previously. She is passionate about helping students leverage their academic background and transferable skills in the industry, particularly those studying STEM subjects. Alongside her previous role, she successfully created and managed an internship programme which in turn created personal development opportunities for internal employees as well as the interns. Jenika is regularly invited to speak at universities events and was also invited to BBC Asian Network radio to discuss her career experiences and help bridge the gap between university and industry as well as offering realistic advice on how to navigate through the early stages of your career.
I had an encouraging conversation with Malin, where we discuss how the entertainment industry is not doing enough to promote and show diversity in TV Shows, Movies and amongst comedians too. We also discuss how the Black Lives Matter Movement has affected the way that media production sees diversity in their backgrounds and storylines.
Malin is a writer, radical empathy advocate, and the co-host of the podcast Making It: Women in Film. Through a lens of cultural and social impact, she works to promote diversity in gender, race, sexuality, and ethnicity, behind the camera in the entertainment industry - in order to enforce it in front of the camera.
I had an amazing conversation with Suzanne who speaks about how the over 50s age group has impacted her life in different means such as starting and managing a business, in the media and also with financial help.
Suzanne Noble is a serial entrepreneur currently working on a solution to help homeowners over 50 'age in place' and reduce social isolation by matching them with compatible long-term lodgers called Silver Sharers. On the side, she runs a social enterprise called Advantages of Age helping over the 50s to access a pro-ageing community of like-minded people and hosts events on behalf of the Soho House Group.
I had a good conversation with Atakan, who talked about the importance of public speaking to be placed in the national curriculum for children and young people and have the ability to speak in front of people, developing their speaking and communication. He also spoke about how he came to be a public speaker and debater.
Mahmut Atakan Orhan is a public speaking and debate coach, tutor and adjudicator. After attending numerous international and national debates academies and tournaments, he went through written and verbal examinations. Passing all of them, he started coaching an adjudicating debate teams and debate matches. He has been an octo-finals, quarter-finals and finals judge in different international debate tournaments. He has coached public speakers and debaters with different levels of experience in English Speaking Union Debate Academies.
I had an outspoken and inspiring talk with Genesis, who talked about race and social group discrimination within the workplace and her personal journey of becoming an administrative assistant to being the best selling author in a topic that she is passionate about.
Genesis is the best selling author by releasing a book called Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace, where she discusses challenges in the workplace can affect yourself. She speaks up for not only minorities but also anyone who ha been slighted on in any way.
I had an impactful conversation with Akshita, who talked about how can impact can be done within the workplace and also in things in your everyday life. She also teaches me how she has applied the use of impact in her training and consultancy business, 3 Seconds.
Akshita Jaiswal is an Internationally Certified Image & Wardrobe Consultant. She helps individuals dress as per their roles to reach their goals effectively. Through the process of lifestyle evaluation and working on an individual’s body language, etiquette, grooming and dressing, she helps them project an impactful image to the world.
I had a great conversation with Daniel, who talks about how masculinity in today's society has affected male and male domination has changed perceptions today. He talks about how masculinity can be perceived as one stereotype that a male must be a tough individual, he aims to break down the barriers of what it takes to be a man in today's society.
Daniel is the Producer and Host of his podcast, That's Rich! This is a fortnightly podcast where they discuss historical gossips. He is also a Contributor and Performer at BBC New Comedy Show in Norfolk and Suffolk.
I had such an eyeopening talk with Dureyea, who is a media producer and an actor. He talked about his views and perceptions on the Black Lives Matter Movement and specifically, talks about the discrimination and prejudice that black actors and actress faces today, as well as speaking about the media industry.
Dureyea Rashad is a multitalented media producer having started his studies in Theater Arts over 18 years ago. After obtaining his BFA in Directing and Acting he went on to do a brief stint in the US Army. He has performed most often at The Springer Opera House (Georgia's State Theater) where he was honoured to play the title role in the first-ever production of ACE: The Eugene Bullard Story, a story about the 1st Black fighter pilot. Currently, he owns a Digital Media Production company called Woe Nelly Media, LLC. Woe Nelly Media specializes in screenwriting, content creation, developing original works. You can also find him one of three podcasts he produces. "Talk It Out", "And Then This Happened...)" and "Geekin' Out".
I had a great conversation with Anabela who talks about how age has had an impact on living life and talks about a personal experience of facing age discrimination while doing her masters and Ph.D.
Anabela Ventura is a Communicator and Project Coordinator interested in all things related to human behavior, technology, and environmental sustainability. She has reinvented herself multiple times professionally and personally always with the intent of self-development to then give back to the community. She got her master's degree in Human Development at 42 and started a Ph.D. at 45. She thinks it´s never too late to pursue your own dreams and learn to be and do better.
I had a great chat with Som, who is a Digital Marketing Manager who talked about the physical and mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, pinpointing issues within the pandemic on a global basis.
Som is a proactive professional who been making waves in the digital industry for the past 5 years. Before becoming an online marketer, he has been a fashion designer and a print model for several successful projects in India as well as globally. Having lived in 4 different countries, his creativity is true as limitless as his experience.
Somesh has also actively been a part of voicing his concern over the LGBT Rights Act 377 and Animal Cruelty Petitions since 2013. A self-confessed travel enthusiast & fitness addict, he loves to cook in his free time and has an impressive savoir-faire that doesn't go unnoticed!
I had an emotional and raw conversation with Miki Sturges, who talked about her own personal experience with domestic abuse and violence within the household and how our brains can be affected by this. She is such an inspiring woman who has faced many obstacles to get to where she is today, in a much happier environment.
Miki is a Women's Empowerment and certified Master Neuro Coach, who is passionate about helping women get out of the feeling of unworthiness, insecurity and hopelessness and find their God-given greatness so that they can live a life filled with joy, security and hope and be free to go after her dreams!
After graduating from college, she moved from Japan to Southern CA, full of energy, a spirit of adventure, curiosity, and dreams. Life can turn a corner ever so quickly, she found herself slowly losing her strength, confidence, and even identity during an abusive marriage that finally ended after 13 years.
Fast forward many years, Mikii has taken back her power and regained the strength now through the love God has placed in her heart to begin sharing her story and help other women who are struggling to know who they truly are and are ready to understand and embrace the God-given uniqueness and greatness that live within each woman! This is why she created the Rise Up Women Movement, which is a movement for women to rise up together to take back the true identity of who we are, and become the better version of ourselves. Coaching with Miki uses a unique methodology incorporating God’s guidance and wisdom as well as a science-based proven method to rewire your brain for success in life. She is a mom of 3 boys, now lives with her husband in western Colorado, makes frequent visits to their other sons who live out of the home.
Link to domestic abuse / violence resources: https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/domestic-violence-and-abuse/general-resources-and-support
I had an eye-opening and inspiring conversation with Florence, who is a Podcast Host of Discovery of Self, where she talks about her journey to self-empowerment and increasing confidence.
Florence is a self-empowerment coach where she struggled with self-esteem for three decades. Seen by many as too much, yet often felt not enough. She began to pursue everything/everyone without knowing her value. Seven years of healing childhood trauma and valuing self, she nows collaborates with women to come to self for deeper self-love.
I had an inspiring talk with Richard Gatheru. He highlighted on the current Stigma of Homeschooling, the challenges of Homeschooling Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it has massively affected Parents and Children's Mental Health.
Richard Gatheru is Risk Analyst by profession and passionate Content and Article Developer, who thrives in writing as a way of expressing opinion, ideas, and research findings to the Global World. His passion and zeal for Content Development has made win an award for the Best Article on Leadership and Governance by Speedy Writers. He is Financial Engineer who analysis Financial risk and creates Financial Models for companies and organizations.
I had an inspiring talk with Gurupma Singh, who spoke about the perception of happiness and how this has affected his life since failing his engineering GCSEs and showing that happiness can be perceived in different ways and I have learnt so much about happiness in today's episode
Gurupma is completely dedicated to bringing others happiness! He runs a podcast, writes blogs, and does public speaking all based on happiness. With the amazing team of 5 backing him, there is no doubt that Gurupma will go on to help many people to create happiness within their life.
I had an inspiring and brave conversation with Laraib, who talked about her journey towards overcoming her eating disorder, where she suffered from anorexia and bulimia, as well as speaking her truth about the pressure of eating disorders between teenagers all the way to celebrities, such as Demi Lovato.
Laraib is a teacher and a graduate in psychology and neuroscience with a self-help blog (laraibm.com) focusing on the recovery and research into eating disorders. She aims to raise awareness about the illnesses and empower people to take steps towards a safe recovery while reflecting on her journey with eating disorders, therapy and more.
I had a great talk with Amir, who talked about how discrimination of people in the BAME Community can affect people's mental health and also how university students can be affected by this. He also talks about his own experiences growing up as a Muslim man in Italy and this was very eye-opening to me! Amir Iqbal is the Vice President Opportunity and Community of the Birmingham City University Student Union. He wants to give something back by working alongside students to help societies grow and help them gain new skills. As the President of BCU Italian society, too, he has created a great community for Italian students and even students with a general interest in Italian.
I had an amazing conversation with Vijay Singh who is the CEO and Founder of Hype Sneaker Society and we talked how to start-up sneaker businesses and the problems that a sneakerhead can have in the community.
Vijay Singh is a determined business owner that has developed an online exclusive sneaker business which has been operating for over 10 years but only brought to a social presence in the last year. An interest was taken and developed into a flourishing online organisation that operates in a highly competitive market, which is always competing for a top spot.
I had an amazing talk with Kristian Marcus who talked about how people use social media in today's society and seeing in which ways does it affect us on a day to day basis
Kristian is an engineer who worked in the automotive industry for three years before founding his startup “FLTR” (pronounced filter) in August 2019. FLTR is a “social development platform” that helps its users connect with likeminded people so that together they can take small steps towards finding and pursuing something they love.
I had a great conversation with Dani, the CEO and Founder of Unlimited You where we spoke about growing up and living with a disability to talking about the discrimination that we face as a disabled person in today's society.
Danielle Roberts is the founder and CEO of Unlimited You - an online fitness platform for disabled people where they provide on-demand and accessible workouts. She graduated from Aston University with an MSc in Entrepreneurship and International Business.
I had an amazing conversation with Caitlin Samuel-Camps who wanted to bring more awareness to mental health right and the impact that COVID 19 affected people
Caitlin Samuel-Camps is a finalist in Miss International UK, representing as Miss South Staffordshire International 2020. Alongside pageantry, she works as a freelance fashion and beauty model - published internationally. She is also a student at Birmingham City University studying a degree in Business Management (Enterprise) as well as running her own cosmetics business - My Shimmer Cosmetics.
I had a good discussion with Kaelen Kotecha, a second year biochemistry student at the University of Birmingham, where we talked about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected us as students and also how the government responded to the situation.
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The AWARE Panel is a panel show, broadcasting on the social media platform, Instagram. The panel show has the vision of bringing a community together to discuss various topics such as racism, mental health, climate change and more. Guest coming onto the show can choose a topic of their choice and aims to raise more awareness about that topic The guest list for the panel show is open and people with any background will be able to have the chance to appear on the show. Episodes happen on Instagram Live every Thursdays at 3pm BST (British Summer Time). If you like to participate in the show and become a guest, email us at theawarepanel@outlook.com or fill in the form on our website theawarepanel.com