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In this 9th episode of  Candid Conversations Podcast we have a unique, awe-inspiring young woman Beryl Ohas originally from Kenya, settled in Ireland.  She is a Journalist, Public Speaker, Event Host, Creative Writer and an Activist for the rights of her community LBGTQ.

She was awarded the GALAS Person of the Year Award. Her brutal honesty is rare, leaving no stones unturned. Her gentle warm personality, love for her family and her LBGTQ community gave us a rare precious glimpse of her life as a black African woman living on her own terms. Facing challenges ,rising victoriously against all odds. Please listen carefully to every sentence and pause as she gives  an exquisite insight to her personal experience of humanity. 

About the series

Join host Mary Oyediran for the Candid Conversations podcast, where she meets members of the African diaspora to discuss their personal experiences living in Ireland. The series explores, in a candid and open manner, the impacts of racism on minority communities. We’ll hear about the cultural experiences and focus on the many positive contributions the African diaspora make to enrich Irish society. Candid Conversations podcast is available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get podcasts.

Produced in Near FM studios. Coolock, Dublin, Ireland.

Social Benefit content is made with the support of Coimisiún Na Mean, Sound and Vision scheme. Funded by the Television License fee.