Jess Thompson

Ukrainian anthems · Olha Ruda is an social entrepreneur, edtech specialist and Founder of Mentorship 10:11, helping Ukrainian teenagers to discover and reach their potential. · Since the Russian invasion forced her to leave Ukraine she has continued her work while resettling in London. We talk about home, coming of age, rebellion, the power of volunteering and the massive mental burden of online life. · Her musical choices are happy, rowdy, depressing, rebellious, poetic, energetic and anthemic - and exclusively Ukrainian. · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

Something different! We visit the Fête of Britain to investigate the future of democracy, a giant ear, a UN marble run, a Brian Eno audio-visual-scape and the sounds of Manchester's finest on the LOWD Soundsystem...  This is an invitation to musicians, creatives, organisers, activists and anyone who wishes they could fix up the world a bit. We all know the problems. This event was about the solutions. Hope, imagination, mobilisation and our collective potential to ✨ the future. The Fête of Britain was a festival of art, comedy, music and activism from the newly formed Hard Art collective. As Lee Jasper put it “A cultural thought experiment into the future of democracy” with a healthy dose of lols, people power and proper knees up with the LOWD Soundsystem 💃😤 This episode includes conversations with · Extinction Rebellion Co-founder Clare Farrell · 40 year activist and former advisor to the Mayor of London Lee Jasper · Elvis from Humanity Project · Mike and Sian from Mikesian Studios · Kent from the UN Bureau of Significant Imagination. Plus words and sounds from Brian Eno, MC Chunky, Black Josh, Louie VI, Chimpo, Herchester, Oneda, DJ Snuff, Disabled People Against Cuts and Rob Hopkins It powered me up and I’m up for chatting to anyone who wants a bit of that energy ⚡️ Find me @makingmovements.world on insta or [email protected] Big thank you to Manchester finest Reform Radio and everyone who had a chat 💚 And big up Ralph TV as always for the intro music.

Bringing the heat · Vanessa Faloye aka inda Flo is a DJ and activist whose work supports social movements through conflict transformation and collective liberation. · She shares her story and selections - from Jamie T to Fela Kuti plus a 🥵 live mix · Intro music by Ralph TV · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

Cooking up something special! • Jess is a Bristolian raver, a traveller and a passionate advocate for migrants and refugees. I've known her nearly 20 years, since she arrived at my primary school from Scotland, and we've been friends ever since.  • She's always been politically aware and unafraid to challenge what she thinks is wrong. Seeing her found Migrateful, a cooking school led by migrant and refugee chefs, and take it from strength to strength has made me very proud! • Her musical selections span 5 countries - England, Ireland, Mexico, Senegal and America - each with a story to tell. • Songs from: ♫ Shy FX - Shake Your Body ♫ The Gloaming - The Lobster ♫ Elvis Crespo - Suavamente  ♫ Amadou & Mariam - Sénégal Fast Food ♫ Nina Simone - Everything Must Change • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • ✊🎵

This one was emotional! • I spoke to Alya Harding, who is wise and dedicated beyond her years. Before leaving university she was already working as an activist, campaigner against FGM, and Nominee for Young European of the Year 2021. • We talk about family love, dismantling negative stereotypes and the passion she draws from the courageous and resilient black women in her life. • Alya’s five song choices were sweet and soulful, and she shared why each one means so much. • Music: ♫ Mary Mary, Shackles ♫ Jasmine Sullivan, Dream big ♫ India Arie, Get it together ♫ Jill Scott, Golden ♫ Seinabo Sey, Breathe ♫ RAY BLK, Mama • Intro music by Ralph TV.  • Follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • Subscribe for more episodes coming soon ✊🎵

A podcast about music and making change 🎶✊ Clips from 5 interviews with 5 brilliant people:  ♫ Esther Diaz - Scout Leader and youth mentor ♫ Alya Harding - Founder of Valued Minds and activist against FGM and racial injustice ♫ Jess Thompson - Founder of Migrateful, a cookery school led by migrants and refugees ♫ George Fielding BEM - Social care advocate and #IWill Campaign Advisor ♫ Sethu Zantsi - Founder of Amped_Za, supporting young amputees 📷 For updates, follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ 🎙 Or subscribe to the podcast https://anchor.fm/jack-davies61 💙