Season 1 Episode 16: Spoken Word and Storytelling with Ogor Ozor

In episode 16 of the Ethnically podcast, host Adarsh Ramchurn sits down with Ogor Ozor, a multifaceted student at King's College, London, and a multi-award-winning poet. Ogor's inspiring journey in global health and social medicine with pharmacology, her impactful work as the UK project lead at Jasper Women's Health, and her powerful poetry that tackles social issues are all discussed on the episode.

 

Ogor reflects on her experiences growing up in a predominantly white area, the challenges of racism, and the influence of her faith on her artistic pursuits. She shares a poignant spoken word piece and offers valuable advice for aspiring change-makers and poets. This episode emphasises the importance of community, resilience, and the power of storytelling in driving social change.

 

01:09 Introducing Ogor Ozor: A Multi-Talented Scholar and Poet

01:47 Navigating 2024: Challenges and Triumphs

02:54 Balancing Academics and Art: Ogor's Journey

03:32 Exploring Global Health and Social Justice

05:25 The Power of Poetry: Connecting Through Stories

07:08 Facing Racism: Personal Experiences and Reflections

14:00 Gen Z and Social Impact: A New Wave of Activism

17:07 Overcoming Public Speaking Fears: Ogor's Growth

20:50 A Spoken Word Performance: Just Belong

24:49 Performing at Awards

26:29 The Power of Spoken Word

29:10 Role Models and Mentors

30:47 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

33:47 Advice for Aspiring Change Makers

35:38 Reflecting on the Journey

 

Connect with Ogor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogorozor/