From the Heart with Floella Benjamin

Floella's Roadmap to Life: The Power of Saying 'No'

What would you do if someone made improper advances to you?  

What if saying no to someone could potentially damage your career?  

 
No matter who you are or what you do, people will try and take advantage of you in work, within your family and sometimes in your day to day life. In this episode, Floella talks about a  tool that she uses to stay true to herself, and live a life free of guilt and regret. The word ‘no’. This demonstrates respect for yourself and allows you to be in the driving seat of your life. 


Reflecting on her personal experiences, Floella discusses how saying 'No' can evolved the 'Me Too' narrative into a culture of saying 'I didn't' and how this movement is as important for some men as it is for women. 


Drawing on stories and lessons learned over the last 50 years in the entertainment, business and political spheres, Floella Benjamin will give you all the tools you need to be true to yourself, respect who you are and how you can speak from the heart and create a lasting legacy. 


Host: Baroness Floella Benjamin 

Twitter: @FloellaBenjamin  


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'From the Heart with Floella Benjamin' is a brand new podcast, launching in honour of Windrush Day and to share Baroness Floella Benjamin's incredible stories of resilience and overcoming adversity. The first episode will be dedicated to the first ever Windrush day, and the rest of the mini-series will be exploring topics such as emotional resilience, knowing yourself, and the power of positivity.

Baroness Floella Benjamin is an accomplished actress, broadcaster, author and philanthropist. She has received a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the media, and an OBE for her commitment to her country.  She has worked in business, politics and is a member of the House of Lords.

Baroness Floella Benjamin made a journey to the United Kingdom as part of the Windrush generation, where she has suffered hostility and prejudice for much of her early life. For years she has drawn upon the adversities and difficult experiences of her past, to change public perception and create a better environment for future generations.

Her unbreakable optimism and determination led to the government declaring the 22nd of June as the official recognition and celebration of the Windrush generation. This marks an important historical moment when the diaspora of West Indians became entwined with Great Britain. Floella has been appointed to be the guest editor of The Big Issue to highlight the story of the Windrush generation and to give hope to future generations, through this podcast and her political and philanthropic work.