Brent Talks
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Young Brent Foundation has developed a bespoke ‘conversation’ for young people, families and professionals via a podcast on daily lives and shared experience. The Brent Talks podcast is supported by the London Borough of Brent, My Romania Community, and the Mindspray creative team.
ERROL DONALD - HOST
Errol Donald is the founder of Mindspray, a community-led creative wellbeing platform.
With a background in the arts, cultural heritage and therapeutic wellbeing, Errol works creatively across a range of subjects, bringing to life stories that lie hidden within the heart of the community.
SERIES 1
A series of 4 podcasts discussing the impact of Covid-19 on communities, families and friendships.
MARTINA JEAN JAQUES
MENTAL HEALTH
Martina is a practising psychotherapist trained in both Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Martina works in Brent with the NHS and also with Ruby Wax as a facilitator with the Frazzled Café, inspired by Ruby as a place to share personal stories in a safe and non-judgement environment. Martina will be sharing her knowledge and tips on how to manage our lives better in times of uncertainty.
DANNY COYLE
EDUCATION
Danny is Head Teacher at Newman Catholic College, Harlesden.
He has established an inclusive school ethos based on the highest of expectations and in an environment of love, respect, good humour and positive community relations. Danny will be sharing his knowledge and tips in getting the most out of education during these uncertain times.
AYODEJI ADEOSHUN
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY
Ayodeji has led on major projects in London addressing police and community relations, youth employment for young black men and race awareness programmes. Ayodeji will be sharing his knowledge on supporting young people through uncertain times.
NANA AGYEMAN
EMPLOYMENT
Nana has a wealth of experience in the welfare to work industry. As founder and director of Access UK, he provides credible solutions to counter youth offending, gang involvement and high BAME unemployment. At a time of significant unemployment, Nana will be sharing his experience and tips on manoeuvring through the employment landscape in 2020.
SERIES 2
Series 2 of Brent Talks opens with new conversations featuring psychotherapist Martina Jean-Jacques, sharing reflections on her experiences and observations working with young people as we emerged from the pandemic, along with further insights John Burey, the Chair of Young Brent Foundation.
MARTINA JEAN JAQUES
