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EP 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Breaking Barriers through Personal Narratives
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EP 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Breaking Barriers through Personal Narratives

This powerhouse is changing public conversations around race and mental health. But Louise Lyons-Appiah says she only realized her power and voice after creating a podcast with her brother.

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Hello Hello!

I hope you’re keeping warm wherever you are (unless you’re in Australia – yeah, I see you, don’t brag!)

I will try to keep this short(ish) as I’m currently focused on building courses and workshops to help creators and founders like you connect with your audiences. Look out for them in 2025. If you’d like to stay updated about the details, DM me on IG, @audiodiaspora.

But over to the (other) important stuff: I want to welcome this week’s new subscribers! I won’t shout you out by name (just yet,) but know that I see you, and I hope to hear from you in the months and years to come! And please, continue to spread the word!

I’m also excited to welcome Louise Lyons-Appiah, this week’s guest, to the AudioDiaspora community. She co-founded BreatheUni and is an award-winning advocate focusing on mental health and Racial Equity.

She stays busy. She’s involved in the #takeracismseriously campaign in the UK, and, as she told me on the show, she has a few exciting and impactful partnerships coming up in 2025.

It’s hard to believe that she’s the same woman who said this:

Damn. And yet, I bet many people with something to say can relate. I can.

When you listen to the show, you’ll find out how she went from a teenager with zero confidence to a social justice ass-kicker.

Ep. 82: Louise Lyons-Appiah is Using Personal Narratives in Podasts to Break Barriers

In a world where societal expectations can be stifling, Louise Lyons-Appiah’s story is a testament to breaking free from self-doubt to build communities and empower others through collaboration.

In this episode, I speak with Louise, the co-founder of BreatheUnion and a passionate advocate for mental health, personal development, and equality. She shares her journey from feeling undermined as she battled sexism and racism in Britain, her home, to becoming an influential voice in the Black British diaspora. Her journey is nothing short of transformative. Discover how she channeled her personal experiences into creating the JNR Podcast with her brother during the lockdown, where she amplified vital perspectives often overshadowed by dominant narratives.

This episode is packed with insights into building a brand without limits, finding strength in the community, and using passion to propel oneself toward impactful change.

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