Episode 108: Seyi Akiwowo

Jun 10th

Seyi Akiwowo is the Founder and Executive Director of Glitch. An organisation set up to tackle online abuse. At 23, Seyi was the youngest elected black female councillor in Newham, East London.

In episode 108, Imrie and Seyi discuss how to survive within politics. They look at what it takes to see changes in our systems and how to combat online abuse if it’s something that you’ve ever faced. Seyi holds absolutely nothing back when it comes to her experience as a young black woman in UK politics.

If you’re considering a career in politics then this episode is for you.

If you’re finding yourself more politically engaged due to recent events in the world, this is also an episode to listen to.

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