Voices of Victory

Hello! Thanks for joining us today we enjoy the very best unforgettable moments of Series 2 in this victorious final episode hosted by Joy Carter. Episode BreakdownIntroduction 0-4 minutesLaura C - Episode Laura C Uncut4-12.30 minutesSimon Benn - Truth Traveller12.30-22 minutesSheafli Chandra - Seasons and Greeting22-29 minutesMichael Alan - Authorgate29-38 minutesFinal thoughts38-42About Episode 2Joy Carter CEO and founder of Adoption ArenaJoy is also an established comedian, Actress, Speaker and Writer. As well as being an adoption Advocate who has worked since 2006 in the field for many organisations in the UK to pioneer, talk and explore new avenues for adoptees and those who have been in care or fostered. Joy is also an established comedian - do come and meet her online for her next online show.Care for the Family, book tickets HERE for May 19th 8pm viewingAbout Laura C – guestlauracmusic.comLaura was adopted at the age of six weeks, and recently was reunited with six brothers and sisters, she never knew she had. Her adoption story is a triumphant testimony of overcoming rejection and attachment disorder, and finding gratitude and joy in her adoption experience.She has been recording and leading worship since the age of 11, and has lived in Los Angeles, where she was signed to Chrysalis Music. As a songwriter, Laura has had songs recorded by major artists, and has featured in film and TV.For the last 3 years, she has been travelling the world leading worship. During this tine she has been radically transformed by the Lord and is a powerful Christian, she now writes, records and releases Ascension Worship.Please do follow Laura C and her amazing workTrade/donate to support Laura's workPaypal: Lauramusicflow@gmail.comSimon Benn - guest and pioneering voiceThriving Adoptees Simon discovered a major personal truth hidden in the guise of a teddy bear and his whole life erupted.Shefali Chandra - guest and pioneering voiceBarnardos Advocate https://www.barnardos.org.uk/Shefalie is Dual Heritage of Scottish mother and Indian father. Placed into the care of Dr Barnardos homes as baby. Long-term fostered. Had career in Army, and worked in a FE college as a counsellor.Shefalie currently Sits on National council of Barnardos for Old Girls and Boys and has written work on her personal transracial journey that been included in several publications on the subject of adoption.Passionate about helping others find their own voices and different ways to communicate. working with those who are marginalised in some way and for supporting and encouraging others to believe in themselves and that everyone matters. Michael Alan Author  of 'A Boy Named Tigger'.Michael was adopted after the second world war in very challenging circumstances only to suffer later at...

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Adoption Arena focuses on discussing the complex and ever changing issues that affect adoptees, foster families and those who are linked with the adoption and fostering world in some way. We are based in the UK but overseas adoptions mean that more understanding of multi-cultural families and ethnicity is often required for young people and families to really flourish. This programme is hosted by Joy Carter, who is herself a transracial adoptee from Nigeria to the UK arriving in London at the age of 2. ‪ Every adoptee needs the pioneering spirit to overcome firstly their own life challenges that stem from adoption and the many complexities that occur. Adoption Arena desires to help create more voices, people sharing their stories to the media and press, we wish to create more advocates and pioneers to help shape the adoption arena for the good. As in the UK 1 in 4 adoptions breakdown, 1 in 4 adoptees suffer from mental health issues and or self harm, over 64% of adoptees/fostered young people end up in state prisons, few adoptees go onto higher education.. The shocking statistics speak for themselves. Africans say it takes a village to raise a child. This is true. We could all do more and this podcast will help give you the tools to help yourself, support a loved one and educate a friend. Please listen, share and subscribe - your support makes this happen and is very much cherished. Thank you. Adoption in the UK affects a quarter of the population! Cancer is 1 in 3. Adoption is that common and yet their is still much ignorance, bullying and silence around the subject. Things are getting a little better, but we could all do more to help people and see those and other shocking statistics fall. Love starts with a conversation and ends with an action of love and hope. 'The journey is essential to the dream' St Francis of Assisi wisely said. The Western culture is obsessed with the dream and success but without diligence, wisdom, understanding, knowledge and careful cultivation of a young person or adult then the fullness of the dream isn't even nearly realised. Pioneers need not just purpose, but all those factors. This podcast is committed to helping young people achieve greatness - the ability to be authentically themselves, love others and find healing from an often difficult start in life. Thank you so much for reading, listening and sharing some time with us. Together with your help, we can build a better tomorrow that starts today. Instagram: @AdoptionArenaPodcast Twitter: @AdoptionArena Website: AdoptionArena.com Support our work: Paypal.me/adoptionarena