Intersections

This week on Intersections, we are joined by Kafayat, who shares her powerful experiences of being Black, Nigerian, and female. Kafayat delves into how these intersections shape her work as an advocate against violence towards women and girls, and how her faith profoundly influences her professional journey. She also explores her deep connection to Nigerian culture, her openness to other faiths, and her belief in Islam, revealing how these elements beautifully complement and enrich each other. Tune in for an inspiring episode that celebrates the harmony of identity, culture, and faith.
Keep up with your hosts on instagram at @intersections.podcast and connect with your hosts Lildonia: @lildonia.lawrence  and Harpreet: @rebelsandpilgrims 
Kafayat - Instagram
Kafayat - Linkedin
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

This week on Intersections, we welcome George, a trans man, religious education teacher, and Catholic. George shares his compelling story of navigating the Catholic education system as a trans teacher, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs he has encountered along the way. He also provides valuable tips on fostering better LGBTQ+ inclusion in educational settings. Join us for an enlightening conversation that bridges faith and identity, and learn how we can all contribute to creating more inclusive and supportive environments for everyone. 
 
Keep up with your hosts on instagram at @intersections.podcast and connect with your hosts Lildonia: @lildonia.lawrence  and Harpreet: @rebelsandpilgrims 
 
George - Instagram
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

Welcome to Season Three of Intersections!
This season, we're diving deep into the world of faith, spirituality, and religion, exploring how our beliefs shape our identities and influence our lives.
Join us as we kick off with the spiritual journeys of Harpreet and Lildonia. Discover their unique perspectives, the transformative power of their faiths, and what spirituality truly means to them.
Whether you're a believer, a seeker, or simply curious, this season promises to enlighten, inspire, and challenge your understanding of the world. Tune in for an unforgettable exploration of the soul!
 
Keep up with your hosts on instagram at @intersections.podcast and connect with your hosts Lildonia: @lildonia.lawrence  and Harpreet: @rebelsandpilgrims 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

This episode, we are in conversation with Lucy Cassidy. Lucy is a manager within the NHS who has recently transitioned back into work after maternity leave. We speak to Lucy about her experience of amalgamating the experiences of working and parenting. 
Lucy is a previous client of Lildonia’s and so also we get to hear how the process of coaching supported her journey back to work. We also learn out about her network - The Nottingham Mums Network set up with co-founder Rebecca to provide a safe space for working mums in the Nottingham area to gain support, learn skills and meet one another. 
 
Lucy Cassidy - Linkedin
Lucy Cassidy - Nottingham Working Mum’s Network 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram

This week to chat to Matt. Matt is an equality and diversity professional with a background in the field of TV and film. We speak to Matt about what corporate companies can do to better support diverse employees both in theory and practice. We also talk about the unique challenges that companies face in today's climate and his experiences of equality and diversity whilst living in Hong Kong, Edinburgh and London. 
 
Matt Cham- Linkedin
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

This week we speak to Jodiann Gayle, founder of Legalnable - a disability support group for those pursuing a profession in the legal career. Jodiann enlightens us on some of the challenges students with disabilities come up against when starting their journey in the legal field. We also hear about some of the difficulties Jodiann has faced during her experience and how she uses that to support and inspire the students within her community. 
 
Jodiann - Linkedin
Jodiann - Legalnable Website  
Jodian - Legalnable Instagram 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

In this episode we speak with Tahiris, an Italian born, Caribbean theatre maker and movement practitioner living in the UK. Tahiris speaks to us about their important work decolonising arts practice and working towards better inclusion within the UK theatre space particularly in relation to PoC indigeneity, gender and class. We also spoke about her experiences of being a Caribbean person working and living in Italy and the UK. 
If you enjoyed hearing about the Afro-Italian experience with Cat, we think you’ll love this episode! 
 
Tahiris - Instagram 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

This week we are joined by Gemma, a creative and self-employed tattoo artist from Portsmouth. Gemma talks us through her experience of a late diagnosis of ADHD, the underdiagnosis of neurodivergent women, and how she manages her experience of neurodivergence, running a business and parenting. 
 
Gemma - Instagram 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

Welcome to season two of Intersections! This season is all about work, the way in which our intersections impact us and the experience of working with an intersectional lens. We've got some amazing guests lined up for you along the way.
First, we start off with Harpreet and Lildonia discussing their cultural and ethnic backgrounds and some of the ways stereotypes have impacted them in their working life. 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube

This week we are joined by Lildonia’s sister Nic, a reiki practitioner and jewellery maker. Nic spoke to us about the intersections of being Black, disabled and a parent. We spoke about some of the difficulties that can arise whilst navigating an ableist society and myths and misconceptions about disabled people.
 
Nic – Instagram 
 
Harpreet Nandha – Website 
Harpreet Nandha – Instagram
 
Lildonia Lawrence – Website
Lildonia Lawrence – Instagram
Lildonia Lawrence – You Tube