An Odyssey with Anum Farooq (Odyssey Global Media)
Candid and authentic discussions, challenging the status quo and deeply reflective of ourselves and the world we live in. Join Anum Farooq through Odyssey Global Media, on her journey to learn authentic insights from raw, human perspectives based on lived experiences and impromptu conversations. At Odyssey Global Media, we are committed to revolutionizing the media landscape through grassroots, holistic, and meaningful content. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect communities, bridge cultures, and inspire change from the local to the global level. We prioritize grassroots media, giving a voice to the often unheard stories and perspectives that exist within communities worldwide. We believe in the power of authentic narratives and the ability of individuals to shape their own stories. By amplifying these grassroots voices, we strive to foster understanding, empathy, and social impact. By focusing on meaningful storytelling, we aim to create a media landscape that uplifts, empowers, and unites people from all walks of life. Together, let us embark on a transformative journey, one story at a time, as we navigate the vast and diverse tapestry of our global community.
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Noor sees mobility as an integral part of the human experience. She also experiences that globalization changes the way in which we understand our sense of belonging. The world has become our home, while this global accessibility has also outgrown our understanding of home. Noor is curious to explore how we, as individuals and societies, can strengthen our embodied sense of belonging to ourselves, our communities, and nature – regardless of the geographical location. How may we come home and feel rooted again?
At the age of 16, Noor moved by herself to New Mexico where she finished the last two years of her high school. After obtaining degrees in political science, history and international development in Germany and Switzerland, Noor moved all over the world to work with communities on matters of migration and displacement. She spoke with hundreds of people on their migratory experience, including in Libya, Chad, Iraq, Uganda, Congo, and Palestine. After more than ten years abroad, she lived through her own sense of uprootedness upon return to the Netherlands. Currently, Noor is integrating her lived experience in her work as policy maker, entrepreneur and speaker.
Through Rooted, Noor intends to create a space where people can consciously and jointly reflect on their sense of rootedness.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Odyssey Global Media Grassroots Global Autism Conference Snapshots
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Odyssey Global Media Global held a Grassroots Global Autism Conference focusing on the theme of lived experiences, and individual perspectives from a local to a global level, to carry forward the human narrative.
Thiandi Grooff lives in Amsterdam in her own apartment with 24/7 support because she has no muscle control. She has a masters in International and European Human Rights Law. She is a member of quiet riot, a group of non-verbal poets and activists, campaigning for full inclusion and inclusive education.
Juan Cobeñas lives in Argentina, and has a degree in Spanish and Literature and a postgraduate certificate in Cognitive Accessibility.
He uses a wheelchair and communicates using a form of alternative augmentative communication.
Sarah-Jane comes from a traditional Fine Art background. She studied for a BA (Hons) Fine Art at Liverpool John Moore's University (UK) and DipCipris (a postgraduate degree) in Fine Art at the Cyprus College of Art (Cyprus).
Continuing her studies, she focused on creative education, completing a PGCE (Art & Design) at the University of Leeds (UK) and a Post-16 Teaching Certificate at Cyprus College of Art (Cyprus).
Rachel Winder is an Autistic Autism consultant. She has a lifetime of personal Autistic experiences and knowledge to help bridge the gap between Autistic and non-autistic worlds. She is on the National Autistic Society’s Autism Services Directory, with an MA in Autism.
Rachel is fluent in British Sign Language, and can communicate fluently with Deaf-Blind people who use Deaf-Blind Manual, Block and Visual frame signing. She also has a Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS) allowing her to teach people age 14 years and beyond.
Ghafaria is a specialist mentor in mental health conditions and Autism.
She is a research student (Psychology and Human Development Dept), UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society.
Ghafaria is neurodivergent researcher that is interested in Autism and mental health in the South Asian people that live in the United Kingdom. Also, she is passionate about intersectionalities and how these impact the lived experiences of people.
Susan Golubock was diagnosed with Autism in her early fifties.
As a now-retired occupational therapist she specialized in sensory processing, executive functioning, and pursued a master's degree in assistive technology.
All of these skills, along with her passion for understanding differences in brain functioning, enabled her to develop training modules to help neurotypical individuals to better understand and support the neurological strengths and differences of individuals with Autism.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
يوم المرأة العالمي
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
يوم المرأة العالمي
الاستثمار في النساء: تسريع وتيرة التقدم
الأمم المتحدة: أصبح تحقيق المساواة بين الجنسين ورفاهية المرأة في جميع جوانب الحياة أكثر أهمية من أي وقت مضى إذا أردنا إنشاء اقتصادات مزدهرة وكوكب صحي
المتحدثة: شذى المهيري
شابة إماراتية طموحة ، موظفة ورائدة أعمال تمتلك درجة البكالوريوس في العلاقات العامة ودبلوم مهني في إسعاد المتعاملين. حاصلة على أكثر من ثلاثين شهادة في مجموعة متنوعة من الدورات والمجالات. كما وتمتلك خبرة وظيفية تزيد عن تسعة سنوات
المتحدثة: فاطمة الشرهان
شابة إماراتية طموحة متعددة المواهب والقدرات، فنانة تشكيلية ومصممة جرافيكية، مصورة فوتوغرافية، شاعرة وكاتبة، تعمل كمدير علاقات عامة في إحدى شركات القطاع الخاص. حاصلة على بكالوريوس في العلوم التطبيقية (اتصال تطبيقي – اعلام تطبيقي) من كليات التقنية العليا في رأس الخيمة
المتحدثة: حصه آل علي
شابة إماراتية طموحة، طالبة ماجستير في الخدمة الاجتماعية والصحة النفسية، حاصلة على درجة البكالوريوس في العلوم السياسية ودبلوم كمستشار أسري، تعمل بدوام كامل وتمتلك بزنس ناجح في صناعة الأكواب الفخارية يدوياً، الذي حقق شهرة كبيرة عبر تطبيق تيك توك بمشاهدات تصل إلى 1.7 مليون مشاهدة
المتحدثة: آسية القرشي
مدرب ريادي معتمد
مستشار التطوير
محلل شخصيات
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Penelope Magoulianiti :Uncompromising Success - Achieving Your Best in Business and Home
Penelope Magoulianiti is a transformational coach and expert who empowers women around the world to balance their professional and personal lives.
Born and raised in Cyprus, Penelope ventured into corporate banking for 20 years. At 40, she resigned from a successful career, authored "Women, Motherhood and Independence"
Penelope's philosophy, Balance 360™, emphasizes tailor-made strategies for each client. She holds a certification from The Life Coaching School and is an approved trainer by the Cyprus Government Body. She is a graduate of Antony Robbins Mastery University, and she has attended, over the last twenty years, many training courses for personal development, leadership, and women's empowerment.
With over seven years of experience in coaching, Penelope has received recognition by being awarded the GIFEW Evolutionary Women Inspiring Solopreneur Award 2023 and a finalist in the Businesswomen Awards 2016
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Anum Farooq : The Neurodivergent Professional and Global Outlooks
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Anum Farooq : The Neurodivergent Professional and Global Outlooks
An introductory series relating to neurodivergency and global systems, by first looking at perspectives from the world of work and the neurodivergent professional.
According to the Harvard Business Review; "Neurodiversity is a competitive advantage, and a growing number of prominent companies have reformed their HR processes in order to access neurodiverse talent; among them are SAP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Microsoft, Willis Towers Watson, Ford, and EY. Many others, including Caterpillar, Dell Technologies, Deloitte, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and UBS, have start-up or exploratory efforts under way.
SAP uses a metaphor to communicate this idea across the organization: People are like puzzle pieces, irregularly shaped. Historically, companies have asked employees to trim away their irregularities, because it’s easier to fit people together if they are all perfect rectangles. But that requires employees to leave their differences at home—differences firms need in order to innovate. “The corporate world has mostly missed out on this [benefit].
John Elder Robison, a scholar in residence and a cochair of the Neurodiversity Working Group at the College of William & Mary, writes “Indeed, many individuals who embrace the concept of neurodiversity believe that people with differences do not need to be cured; they need help and accommodation instead.”
Anum Farooq is a highly accomplished and diversified, neurodivergent professional with an established skills set across education, entrepreneurial, youth and environmental advocacy, culture and arts field, as well as being internationally published.
Anum brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and analytical skills to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, as a graduate of Imperial College London with a component of her degree in Management from Imperial College London Business School. Anum is also a country wide ambassador for an educational NGO.
With a proven track record in driving organizational success as Director of Odyssey Global Media, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering stakeholder engagement, she is a results-oriented professional committed to achieving exceptional outcomes.
She is also an United Nations FCCC Youth Constituent and is an IYC Youth Advocate. She champions for education and neurodivergent individuals, and leads from her heart to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Anum is also a globally published artist, with her artwork is displayed on dedicated art channels and streamed across major platforms including Apple TV Plus, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO, ViX, Google Play, Xumo and LG TV amongst others as a Loupe Artist. She has been awarded the 2023 Artistic Excellence Award from the Circle Foundation for the Arts in Greece, and Exceptional Merit in the 4th Edition of the Global Talent Art Prize. She received the RAK Fine Arts Festival 2023 English Poetry Award in the UAE. In 2022, Anum was longlisted for Digital Innovation in Art Award and was a participant in the Noon Arts Award exhibition.
Anum's artistic achievements extend beyond the art world, with her work being recognized by the wider community. In 2021, she was invited to be a Linked INNYC Women of the World Artist, highlighting her impact and influence on society as a whole. Her work has also been featured in social media campaigns, including The Poignant Rose in the Art, Culture, Tourism UK Social Media Campaign of 2021.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Amb Adeshola Helen Onadipe : The rise of the professional woman & the nurturing mother
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
A remarkable interview with Amb Adeshola Helen Onadipe, who is not only a successful businesswoman, but she is also a spectacular wife and mother of 3 wonderful girls. Her passion and appreciation for entrepreneurial excellence drives her across Africa and ultimately to the world.
She is a trained Accountant with over 10 years of banking experience in Nigeria. She’s also the Founder of Ladies in Business Global and the initiator of S.H.E Awards Africa and S.H.E Global Awards.
Adeshola is also the owner of Business Innovation Academy initiative, which is in collaboration with the Business Research and Development (BRAD)U.K. It is a training academy in UK that equips business starters and entrepreneurs with the right tools and certification required to survive the tough business climate.
Adeshola Onadipe is an intelligent, female activist, hardworking and principled lady who is the voice of the young female entrepreneurial movement in Nigeria and beyond. She doesn’t take NO for an answer and she is extremely passionate about anything and everything that has to do with women.
And she’s moving ahead with full tenacity to ensure that all female entrepreneurs and unsung
heroes are Seen, Heard and Recognized globally.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
o WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR by WORLD PEACE TRACTS
o WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE AWARD 2021 by ST MOTHER THERESA UNIVERSITY INDIA
o SHE AWARDS UAE 2021, ACHIEVERS CATEGORY by LADIES IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE GLOBAL
o GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2021 by ST MOTHER THERESA UNIVERSITY INDIA
o PATRONESS YOUTH UP GLOBAL NIGERIA
o BEACON OF HOPE by NORTHERN YOUTH
ADVOCATE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE NIGERIA
o INFLUENTIAL WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE 2021 by BEINGSHE EXCELLENCE AWARD UAE
o MOST ADAPTABLE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR 2021 by THE INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR
WOMEN SOCIETY DUBAI
o PANEL OF JUDGES, TOP50 WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT SRILANKA.
o AFRICAN BUSINESS WOMEN LEADER BY RAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY UAE.
o MIDDLE EAST WOMAN LEADERS BY WORLD WOMEN LEADERS
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Ami Valdemoro and Illac Diaz: Empowering Communities Through Sustainable and Solar Liter of Light
Liter of Light is a global, grassroots movement committed to providing affordable, sustainable solar light to people with limited or no access to electricity.
Through a network of partnerships around the world, Liter of Light volunteers teach marginalized communities how to use recycled plastic bottles and locally sourced materials to illuminate their homes, businesses, and streets.
Liter of Light has installed more than 350,000 bottle lights in more than 15 countries and taught green skills to empower grassroots entrepreneurs at every stop.
Liter of Light's open source technology has been recognized by the UN and adopted for use in some UNHCR camps. Liter of Light is the proud recipient of the 2016 St. Andrews Prize for the Environment, the 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize, and a winner of the 2014-2015 World Habitat Award.
Through social media and community replication, the movement has spread; 145,200 households in the Philippines, and 353,600+ homes in over 15 countries with main offices in Philippines, USA, and Colombia. Women's cooperatives now operate building the Liter of Light @Night lights in the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Colombia.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Gelareh Alam: The Art of Fashion
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Gelareh Alam: The Art of Fashion
Odyssey Global Media is proud to present Gelareh Alam in a global podcast Interview.
Gelareh Alam : A Beacon of Unconventional Elegance and Empowerment
Gelareh Alam, an acclaimed fashion designer headquartered in San Francisco, has a story that diverges from the conventional path, providing a rich tapestry of experience that informs her unique aesthetic.
"Born into a world of war and conflict, my early life was shaped by constant fear and a struggle for safety. These challenges silenced me but also fueled a desire for self-expression. Today, I am proud to channel this resilience into my art, transforming garments into statements of freedom, power, and sensuality. My mission is to imbue each piece with an air of feminine elegance that bestows the wearer with audacious confidence. For when we are empowered, the realm of possibility is boundless."
Enter the World of Gelareh Designs: Where Imagination Takes Form
" Our creations have not only dazzled on red carpets and appeared in films and TV series, but they've also captured the essence of the intricate stories woven into each piece. These aren't just garments; they are invitations to a transformative experience.
Each design is a chapter in a tale of beauty, strength, and liberation, resonating deeply with those who wear them. When you don a piece from Gelareh Designs, you're not simply making a fashion statement; you're amplifying your own narrative of self-discovery and empowerment.
Welcome to the Ethereal Space Where Fashion Elevates Being
Gelareh Designs invites you on a journey to unearth the magic within. Our garments serve as doorways to empowerment, their intricate details and bold statements acting as catalysts for your transformative journey.
Adorn yourself in our artistry and allow it to embolden your spirit, radiating an aura of confidence, strength, and liberation. Here, fashion transcends the material to become an extraordinary expression of your truest self."
For more info : www.gelarehdesigns.com