Episode Two of the SpeakEasy Podcast revolves around a thought-provoking discussion about Mental Health. Our amazing special guest and local rapper Ox4Real aka Monica’s Son shares the inspirational story of his own mental health problems and offers important advice to those who are struggling with similar issues. This episode covers a lot to do with mental health and offers a unique perspective on the subject from the perspective of school students.

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Talking About Mental Heath - SPEAKEASY Podcast @ Phoenix Academy Ep 2

In this episode, our hosts were joined by the amazing Tebussum Rashid and DD Armstrong who share their experiences of navigating the professional world, the stereotypes that came with this, and how they overcame these stereotypes. This episode offers the unique insight on stereotypes faced by a Pakistani, Muslim woman, and a Black Caribbean man respectively.

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Overcoming Stereotypes - SPEAKEASY Podcast @ Phoenix Ep 3

Welcome to the SpeakEasy Podcast with Phoenix Academy! 

In this episode, we dive into the complex realm of Teachers & Behaviour. Join our hosts as they look at ‘Ryan’s story’ and discuss the intricacies of his behaviour and how it relates to the wider educational landscape.

Many thanks to Castletown Arts for helping produce this podcast.

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We have a bonus episode of the SpeakEasy podcast! This episode focuses on Colonisation. Hear the panel debate over whether the positives of colonisation outweigh the negatives, and if colonial powers are at fault for the issues that persist in their former colonies.

Colonialism Good Or Bad - SPEAKEASY Podcast @ Phoenix Academy (Bonus Ep)

The fourth instalment of the SpeakEasy Podcast covers the topic of Crime & Policing. This week we were lucky to be joined by Chief Superintendent Craig Knight. This episode covers a range of topics such as how the police are trying to bridge the gap between themselves and the community, gang violence and much more!

Crime & Policing - SPEAKEASY Podcast @ Phoenix Academy Ep 4

The ARE Voices podcast brings together pertinent insights from Action for Race Equality's long-running programmes and projects, and guest speakers passionate about anti-racism in education, employment, enterprise and criminal justice.

In this episode, Freya Johnson, our Employment Programmes Delivery Lead, speaks to Ishitha Islam, a member of our Youth Action Network, and staff member Liam Campbell, our Local Project Development and Engagement Officer for our Routes to Success programme, about their experiences of code-switching in the workplace as ethnic minority young people. This episode was released in honour of #NationalInclusionWeek

Episode 3: Code Switching with the Youth Action Network

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