Shades Of Reality
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<p>Shades of Reality is a thought-led podcast exploring identity, culture, leadership, and lived experience through honest, unfiltered conversation.</p><p>Each episode moves beyond surface-level discussion, unpacking the psychological and social forces that shape how we think, behave, and relate. Through personal narratives and wider societal dialogue, it brings forward perspectives that are often overlooked, misunderstood, or simplified.</p><p>This is not about easy answers. It is about depth, nuance, and challenging what we’ve been conditioned to accept—inviting listeners to think differently, reflect more deeply, and engage with the complexities of the world around them.</p><p>Hosted by Shardia O’Connor.</p>
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4/2/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
Beyond the Streets: A Conversation with Chris Abeso on Change, Choice & Chances
<p>In this conversation, I sit down with Chris Abeso to explore his journey from lived experience of gang involvement, violence and crime to creating positive change within communities.</p><p>Chris shares his story, the lessons he has learned, and the work he now does supporting young people, schools, prisons and community organisations, helping to bridge the gap between disadvantage, education and opportunity.</p><p>This is not just a conversation about the streets. It’s about identity, choices, resilience, responsibility and the possibility of change.</p><p>A powerful discussion around what happens when people are given the opportunity, support and belief to choose a different path.</p>
December 2, 2025
WeAreLoveMondays | Sonja Leeson’s Blueprint for business
<p>Join us on WeAreLoveMondays as we sit down with Sonja Leeson, a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of Love Mondays. From experiencing homelessness to becoming a global tech magnet and helping six- to seven-figure businesses scale, Sonja's journey is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and purpose.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into:</p><p>✨ How Sanye overcame adversity and turned struggle into opportunity</p><p>✨ Her path to becoming a best-selling author (yes, she once knocked Elon Musk off the</p><p>charts!)</p><p>✨ The strategies she uses to help businesses thrive while staying true to values</p><p>✨ Lessons on leadership, identity, and creating a life you love</p><p>Whether you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or someone looking for inspiration, Sonja's story will challenge what you think is possible and show you how to embrace your journey fully.</p>
August 30, 2025
The Power Of Response | An interview with Maisha Sumah
<p>In this powerful episode I speak with Maisha Sumah, an international multi award winning speaker, mental health expert and youth mentor, Listed 50 most inspiring black woman in the UK and the youngest mental health representative. She is also the founder of "She walks in value" and chair of VAWG Forum. </p><p>Maisha shares her remarkable journey of survival after a near death domestic violence experience, and how she transformed that trauma into a global mission to advocate for and empower.</p><p></p>
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- What is Shades Of Reality?
<p>Shades of Reality is a thought-led podcast exploring identity, culture, leadership, and lived experience through honest, unfiltered conversation.</p><p>Each episode moves beyond surface-level discussion, unpacking the psychological and social forces that shape how we think, behave, and relate. Through personal narratives and wider societal dialogue, it brings forward perspectives that are often overlooked, misunderstood, or simplified.</p><p>This is not about easy answers. It is about depth, nuance, and challenging what we’ve been conditioned to accept—inviting listeners to think differently, reflect more deeply, and engage with the complexities of the world around them.</p><p>Hosted by Shardia O’Connor.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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