Samantha Lubanzu on Power, Potential, and Persistence

Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

In this enlightening episode of 'Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends,' join Theo as he welcomes Samantha Lubanzu, a diversity and inclusion specialist, career coach for women of color, and fervent advocate for empowerment.

Show Highlights & Key Notes:

1. Welcoming Samantha: Discover the magic of first encounters, as Theo reminisces about Samantha's infectious energy and their instant connection during their inaugural meeting at the LinkedIn Accelerator Programme and the unforgettable CIPD Meet in Manchester.

2. The Mission: The duo articulates the essence of enabling superheroes, emphasizing the need to recognize and amplify neurodiverse strengths.

3. Diverse Associations & Organizations: Samantha deep dives into the nuances of large-scale organizations, stressing the urgent call for genuine diversity, which transcends mere policies and procedures.

4. Samantha's Journey: Journey alongside Samantha as she recounts her academic pursuits, from a creative haven in Moss Side, Manchester to transitioning into a technological school, culminating in her recognition of dyslexia during her college and university days.

5. The Rise of Black Entrepreneurs: Celebrate the surge of black entrepreneurial spirits, as both Samantha and Theo highlight the transformations they've observed, especially on digital platforms like LinkedIn.

6. The Pandemic's Repercussions: Samantha provides a raw, unfiltered account of the heightened vulnerabilities faced by black women during COVID-19, drawing attention to challenges like redundancies and amplified caring responsibilities.

7. Empowering Initiatives: Learn about Samantha's upcoming plans to uplift black business mothers through a fully-sponsored retreat, along with her soon-to-be-launched CPD Accredited Diversity Inclusion Course.

8. The Ripple Effect: Theo accentuates the cascading impacts of Samantha's endeavors, demonstrating how impacting a select few can reverberate to affect countless others.

9. Connect with Samantha: Stay connected and delve deeper into Samantha's perspectives through her LinkedIn profile and her exclusive Facebook group, 'Diversity Inclusion Unlocked.'

10. A Personal Revelation: Samantha's narrative takes a heartfelt turn as she divulges a family discovery - her brother's dyslexia diagnosis.

Immerse yourself in this compelling discourse as Theo and Samantha weave through empowerment, neurodiversity, and the ongoing efforts to champion and celebrate differences.

This episode is not only a testament to the changes in the diversity and inclusion landscape but also a beacon of inspiration for listeners worldwide.

Find here here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lubanzu-career-biz-strategist/

This episode is supercharged by Dynamis Group

https://dynamisgroup.com/

You can buy Amanda and Theo's new book 'Neurodiversity At Work here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neurodiversity-Work-Performance-Productivity-Neurodiverse/dp/1398600245

Love the intro music... it's from a past guest High Contrast: Music is Everything

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