Here's Hoping with Jayda G Reclaiming Strength & Political Resistance with Kelechi Okafor
Kelechi discusses her multifaceted career and how she balances her diverse passions, by appreciating that interests have different seasons, and how through human design she has learnt to appreciate she has different sources of energy for different things. Jayda and Kelechi discuss how they both find power in their authenticity, the power of pole dancing and physical strength and their relationship with strength as black women. Kelechi also sheds light on her upcoming novel, ‘Awakened,’ which explores the mysterious disappearances of young black British people and the complexities of AI in politics and how she uses writing to give a voice to important issues, as well as why she wrote the children’s book ‘Strong Like Me’, and how supporting children to love themselves connects to hope for her and the collective reimagining of our societal norms. Emphasising why we are getting closer to saying enough to social changes and why we need stop adapting.
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Kelechi Okafor is an actress, writer, activist, pole dancer and teacher, and the voice behind the Say Your Mind podcast, where she dives into topics like mental health, social justice, and pop culture. She’s also the author of Edge of Reason, a collection of essays that explores identity and personal growth and is about to release her debut novel, Awakened. Kelechi has been featured on countless news channels to share her important view on politics, race, female empowerment, and movement, she is truly one of the most powerful voices online and in our ears today.
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