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Role-model Podcasts

Our R2S role models and mentors are committed to supporting young people. During the COVID19 pandemic some of our role models produced materials primarily aimed at young Black males but useful for all ethnic minority young people.

Overcoming Obstacles

Produced and Directed by Tony Henry & Michael Ohajuru
Music Mosty Gailand

What are obstacles in life and how do we overcome them? Our role models Gifford Sutherland and Valentine Ogunba give their ideas and techniques Olachi Akin and Joshua James discuss what Gifford and Valentine have to say about overcoming obstacles.

Hosts
Tony Henry aka The Life Doctor, experiencing life on his own terms
Michael Ohajuru. Retired Communications Director and Cultural Historian

The Youth
Olachi Akin, Second year medical student
Joshua James, Second year fashion design and technology student

Role Models
Gifford Sutherland
Valentine Ogunba


Attitude

Our second podcast, primarily aimed at young black males but useful for all ethnic minority young people is an uplifting discussion featuring several R2S role models who share their perspectives on the importance of having the right attitude, searching out resources to sustain a successful mind-set and leading by example. Again, it’s been produced by R2S Role Models Tony Henry and Michael Ohajuru who are also your hosts.

Produced and Directed by Tony Henry & Michael Ohajuru
Music Mosty Gailand

Hosts
Tony Henry aka The Life Doctor, experiencing life on his own terms
Michael Ohajuru. Retired Communications Director and Cultural Historian

The Youth
Shiloh and Baais from 84 Youth

Role Models
Patrice Hinds
DD Armstrong


Respect

What is Respect? Why do we need it, how do we give it and get it? Role models Greg and Marcus give their views. Jonathan and Jason listen, discuss and respond with their ideas and interpretation of respect.

Music Mosty Gailand
Episode mixed by Hepburn Harrison-Graham
Produced & Directed by Tony Henry & Michael Ohajuru

Hosts
Tony Henry aka The Life Doctor Experiencing life on his own terms
Michael Ohajuru Retired Communications Director and Cultural Historian

The Youth

Jonathan Tomlinson
Jason Henry

Role Models
Greg Kojo Bonsu
Marcus Franci

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