S1 | Ep.11 | Becoming Lord Mayor: A Journey of Resilience and Representation ft Safiya Saeed

S1 | Ep.11 | Becoming Lord Mayor: A Journey of Resilience and Representation ft Safiya Saeed ___ Welcome The “Bridge to Eedo” Podcast! Grab your tea and biscuits and join us for conversations on all things Somali, all things millennial, and everything in between. Hosted by Amina and Taz, this podcast is about bridging gaps, sharing stories, and bringing a fresh perspective you haven’t heard before. ______ TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 - 0:00:25 - Intro 0:00:25 - 0:00:50 - Becoming Lord Mayor 0:00:50 - 0:01:52 - Diversity in Leadership & Personal Experience 0:01:52 - 0:03:59 - Community Motivation 0:03:59 - 0:06:46 - Cultural Identity & Expectations 0:06:46 - 0:10:11 - Connecting with the Somali Community 0:10:11 - 0:13:23 - Youth Engagement & Leadership Philosophy 0:13:23 - 0:16:40 - Challenges within the Community 0:16:40 - 0:20:51 - Community Dynamics & Personal Interests 0:20:51 - 0:24:30 - Closing Thoughts 0:24:30 - 0:36:30 - Support of the Community & Surprises of Being Mayor 0:36:30 - 0:39:10 - Advice for Young Politicians 0:39:10 - 0:40:32 - Reflections on Youth & Education 0:40:32 - 0:41:56 - Cultural Connections & Community Relationships 0:41:56 - 0:48:00 - Mental Health and Youth 0:48:00 - 0:51:00 - Role of Community Spaces & Youth Empowerment 0:51:00 - 0:54:30 - Challenges and Aspirations 0:54:30 - 0:59:00 - Differences Between Generations & Unpacking Cultural Identity 0:59:00 - 1:00:02 - Final Thoughts on Community Support 1:00:02 - 1:01:10 - Closing Remarks & Encouragement 1:01:10 - 1:05:58 - Outro ______ Stay Connected with Bridge To Eedo! 🎙️ Love the episode? Tap in and follow us everywhere to keep up with Bridge To Eedot👇🏾 📲 Follow Bridge To Eedo: 🔗 Instagram: http://instagram.com/bridgetoeedo 🔗 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bridgetoeedo 👂🏾Listen to Bridge To Eedo: 🎧 Spotify: Coming soon 🍎 Apple Podcast: Coming soon 👀 Follow the Hosts: Taz: http://instagram.com/tazmin_ayman Amina: http://instagram.com/queen_ay Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to stay locked in!