Changes Focus: Changemakers - Rose Ayling-Ellis, Baroness Kidron, Nigel Bromage, Lady Unchained

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<p>Welcome to a new series of Changes Focus where we focus on a specific area of change and hear multiple perspectives from some of our incredible guests. In this episode the focus is on Changemakers - people who are working hard to drive meaningful, positive change in the world.</p><br><p>In this powerful episode, Annie revisits her conversation with poet and advocate for prison reform Lady Unchained. She talks about her own experience within the criminal justice system and how this led her to work with other ex offenders. We hear from Baroness Beeban Kidron - documentary filmmaker turned member of the House of Lords - who talks about her tireless efforts to change and update the laws around child safety online. Ex right wing group leader Nigel Bromage shares his story of life after leaving the far right and how this inspired him to help others to do the same. And finally we’ve got actor Rose Ayling Ellis, who’s memorable appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 paid tribute to the deaf community and was responsible for a huge rise of interest in British Sign Language. Rose talks to us about how important being a part of this community is for her.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can find all the featured episodes in full wherever you get your podcasts. </p><br><p><strong>Vote for Changes at the British Podcast Awards!&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Voting is open until 29th August. Just click this link and search for Changes.&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting</p><br><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong></p><p>Contact us at changespod@gmail.com with your emails and voice notes.</p><br><p>Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here:<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes</a></p><p>Please Note: The transcript is automatically generated in case you come across any typos or misquotes during your reading. Enjoy the episode.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>