Episode 20, we’re celebrating! This week’s honoured guest on The Most is leader & wonder woman Sihame El Kaouakibi, noted politician and Member of the Flemish Parliament. Widely respected as a change-maker, social entrepreneur and founder of the Let’s Go Urban universe, Sihame shares her open view on the shifts in politics and society taking place right now. Through her brave & essential work, she has tirelessly lead the charge for diversity, equity and inclusion on all levels of public life. And she came to talk! Together with host Dominique, Sihame recounts what these tough past few months have been like, during a hard-as-nails first year as an elected official. The pair discuss the racism pandemic, claiming your seat at the table (and shaking said table while you’re at it) and why she represents those voices too often muted in the media and politics. Sihame details how discrimination is costing our society, how she became an activist in parliament and the importance of calling out your representatives. She shares her experiences with how social media is helping young people to speak out, why it’s so important for Black, Brown and indigenous people to become teachers and be the change so desperately needed in society. Sihame also discusses her life’s work of engaging young generations, the power of providing an alternative and how just believing in people is the enduring legacy of Let’s Go Urban - and also how acclaimed Belgian artist Luc Tuymans is a bad-ass using his privilege and platform to help out. Hear who Sihame’s inspirations around the world are and how despite the efforts of many, Sihame aims never to become hardened by the powers that be. An important conversation, gold-flecked with uplifting nuggets for those weary of the status quo in Belgium and beyond.
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