In this fourth episode of In Her Space Podcast, host Ivy Ekong sits with Tola Andu who is an award winning speaker, social entrepreneur and dedicated advocate for autism awareness & support.

She is passionate about promoting positive early childhood experiences, positive parenting and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Tola Andu, uses her lived experiences raising her son to promote autism awareness and acceptance on her social media platforms @raisingkevin_ with a following of over a million people.

Through her organisations Tola Andu Foundation (TAF Cares) and The Sistahood Co, she provides valuable resources such as free therapy, educational resources and community support to families raising children with special needs.

Her efforts earned her an Inspirational Woman of the Year award in 2024 and Humanitarian Services Award from the Nigerian Association of Special Education Teachers (2023).

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In this third episode of In Her Space Podcast, host Ivy Ekong sits with Sickle Cell awareness advocate Patrish Zea to share her personal journey with sickle cell anemia. The importance of blood donation and some helpful information on how to manage this condition.

Patrish Zea is a Model, multi-award-winning Sickle Cell Advocate, Chartered Surveyor, and Lead Mentor for the Sickle Cell Society’s Peer Mentoring Programme in South West London. Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia (HbSS) at age 9, she has pursued a successful career in the modelling industry and has worked with so many luxury brands while advocating for people living with sickle cells. Patrish also founded “Sickle Teller”, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging blood donations. Her strength and courage is evident through her work and dedication to helping others in similar circumstances as her.

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Love Island UK 2024 Cast, Jessica White On Dating, Online Bullying, Women Empowerment, And Life After Love Island

In this second episode of In Her Space Podcast, host Ivy Ekong speaks with Jessica White, known from the previous season of Love Island UK, Jess offers a valuable insights on women empowerment, inspiring young women , facing online bullying and life after Love Island.

Jess White is a 25-year-old retail manager from Stockport, England, who rose to fame as an original cast member on Love Island UK 2024. Before joining the show, she worked at Marks & Spencer but left to pursue the reality TV opportunity. Known for her vibrant personality and candid nature, Jess had a dynamic journey in the villa, coupling with several Islanders before being dumped on Day 38. Since leaving the show, she has built a strong social media presence and continues to engage with fans while exploring new opportunities beyond reality TV.

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Dr Sandra Isibor On Black Women’s Health and Postpartum Care.

In this first episode of In Her Space Podcast, host Ivy Ekong speaks with Dr Sandra Isibor. We dive into the systemic disparities Black women face in healthcare, particularly around maternal and postpartum care.

Dr. Isibor graduated from Leicester Medical School and completed her GP training in Derby in 2018. She’s a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician with a postgraduate diploma in Obesity and Weight Management. Her work emphasizes empowering individuals and communities to adopt healthier lifestyles. Additionally, she’s been actively involved in national health campaigns, advocating for improved healthcare access for ethnic minorities.”

Despite advancements in medicine, Black women are still three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, regardless of income or education level. The conversation will explore how medical bias, delayed diagnoses, and dismissive attitudes contribute to these outcomes.

In this first episode of In Her Space Podcast, Ivy Ekong, speaks with Dr Sandra Isibor to discuss the emotional and mental toll of childbirth, how postpartum depression is often overlooked in Black communities, and the lack of culturally sensitive care. Are Black women being heard when they say they’re in pain? Are their lives taken less seriously in medical spaces? And what role does society, community support, and even celebrity voices (like Serena Williams and Beyoncé, who’ve shared their own traumatic birth experiences) play in highlighting and addressing this crisis?

This episode gives medical insights about high blood pressure, depression , fibroid, anxiety in women and many more. It amplifies real-life stories, and open up a critical dialogue about change, advocacy, and survival.