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Sylvia went to the theatre with the youth service to see The Lion King and wondered what happened behind the scenes.  She did not want to act but wanted to be part of the production. Brought up in the London Borough of Brent, Sylvia lots of out of school activities but still managed to gain A-Levels.  She played the saxophone, piano and samba music growing up.  Sylvia was part of Brent Youth Matters 2, the first youth forum in Brent and got involved in giving small grants to youth projects in the borough as a Grantmaker.  She was able to go on a trip to Ghana and explore the slave trade there. Sylvia trained to become a deputy stage manager and has worked all over the country and abroad.  Recently she has set up a film and theatre production company, BACKSTAGE NICHE and is keen to promote diversity in that area.  There are so many roles in theatre that you might be good at, besides acting.  For instance: lighting, sound, costume and dressing, stage management, set designer, builder, video and audio-visual designers, projection, automation and being a fly person. Sylvia states that it is essential to connect with people and build networks.  It is also good to follow your dreams at an early age too.

We talk to Rhammel Afflick who speaks about joining a national organisation that saved him. M:  07803033776 F:  @glyfoundation T:  @GLYFoundation E:  [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk We help young people to advance in life through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities.  These activities improve and develop skills, esteem, confidence and capabilities to enable young people to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. We are ever grateful to our sponsors - John Lyon's Charity and The Big Lottery Foundation, and supports, the Young Harrow Foundation and VAH Co-op.  

Dan tells us how he got into youth work. It has been a somewhat unconventional unplanned route. But a youth work professional willing to try different things and overcome setbacks is probably the best type of youth worker there is. Dan Burke is the CEO of the Young Harrow Foundation. Dan gives tips on getting into youth work to transform the lives of young people. The YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION supports over 230 local charities doing phenomenal work for the community by helping them raise money and work closely with the local authority and each other. The various charities include LGBT, autism, mental health, sport, holiday provisions, help for those eligible for free school meals, estate work, and so on. All these charities feature on the YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE - www.youngharrowfoundaiton.org The Young Harrow Foundation, by being such an integral part of the community, also has its finger on the pulse of young people's needs.   There is something for everyone. Take a look at their website. There are 300 plus activities available. If you are bored or feel isolated, need some friends, do something to 'scare' yourself (in a good way). Sign up for an activity. You never know where it may lead.   Mikey has delivered loads of podcasts, interviewing many local, exciting, passionate people. We are grateful to all who have participated. We are taking a  break to recharge and prepare for the next journey. As Arne said (and Mikey was in the last Terminator film), We'll be back If you have a story to tell and want to be a podcast guest, please get in touch. We are the GREATER LONDON YOUTH FOUNDATION Registered Charity 1166616 M: 07803033776 F: @glyfoundation T: @GLYFoundation E: [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk We thank the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op for their support and funding; we thank the John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Community Fund. 

Colin Powell comes with impeccable credentials. There are 800,000 plus young carers in the country - and that is a conservative estimate.  Young carers look after parents or siblings and other family members. No child should have that responsibility. Young carers often suffer stigmatisation or may fall behind with their education, and because of the added burden of caring, they may suffer poor mental health.  In this podcast Colin discusses: Who is a carer Points of law Assessment of need Prospects for a carer Opportunities for carers Harrow  Carers offer help and support.    Harrow Council has commissioned the Harrow  Carers to support them in ensuring that young carers get all the available help. And Harrow School have been amazing too, offering up facilities to help the organisation.   Colin Powell is  caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The borough is lucky to have him campaigning for the rights of young people. No other borough has the same facilities. Even if you are not from Harrow, this podcast will heighten your awareness. YOU ARE INVITED On 10 June, there is a barbeque at their headquarters. If you are a carer in Harrow, please go along.   74 Pinner View, Harrow. There's food, activities and lots. of space. Meet other carers. It is good to talk and support each other. Find them online: https://harrowcarers.org Or email: [email protected] We are THE GREATER LONDON YOUTH FOUNDATION Registered Charity 1166616 M: 07803033776 F: @glyfoundation T: @GLYFoundation E: [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org. Visit our website to register for DEBATING ON ZOOM. Listen, Like and Share The Greater London Youth Foundation presents the Mikey Bharj Show podcast.    

Bev Baker from Bevtalks has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok.  She gives the low down on narcissists, psychopaths and other behavioural personality types for a living.  Today she has a conversation with Mikey. Listen to Bev Baker, mental health and personal growth coach.  Bev can be contacted at [email protected]. Follow bevtalks on TicTok or Instagram @bevtalks GREATER LONDON YOUTH FOUNDATION Registered Charity 1166616 M: 07803033776 F: @glyfoundation T: @GLYFoundation E: [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk PLEASE REGISTER ON ZOOM TO ACCESS SESSIONS FROM NOW ON. Safeguarding is important to us. Therefore, please be kind, dress appropriately, and have fun participating in an online workshop. And if you have a concern, please send an email to [email protected]. Visit our website to register for ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS and DEBATING ON ZOOM. Listen, Like and Share The Greater London Youth Foundation presents the Mikey Bharj Show podcast. We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op.  We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS. Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website.  Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

Mikey gives you a few tips if you have ever thought of writing.  Listen to what Hemingway and others have said. Grabbing the reader and shaking them to hear what you have to say is a start. What is SUCCESS at the age of four to ninety? You will find that four-year-olds and ninety-year-olds have more in common than you think! And what of Einstein's children?   Who is Siri? GREATER LONDON YOUTH FOUNDATION Registered Charity 1166616 M: 07803033776 F: @glyfoundation T: @GLYFoundation E: [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk PLEASE REGISTER ON ZOOM TO ACCESS SESSIONS FROM NOW ON. Safeguarding is important to us. Therefore, please be kind, dress appropriately, and have fun participating in an online workshop. And if you have a concern, please send an email to [email protected]. Visit our website to register for ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS and DEBATING ON ZOOM. Listen, Like and Share The Greater London Youth Foundation presents the Mikey Bharj Show podcast. We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op.  We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS. Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website.  Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

What has Mikey got to say about Johnny Depp.  They film the courts in the US. Is Johnny Depp acting? Is Heard acting? Some facts about JD JD dropped out of school to pursue a music career He has siblings He has native American heritage He is from Kentucky He is allergic to chocolate Nicolas Cage encouraged him to act And much, much more. We will do Amber Heard’s back story next week. GREATER LONDON YOUTH FOUNDATION Registered Charity 1166616 M:  07803033776 F:  @glyfoundation T:  @GLYFoundation E:  [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk PLEASE REGISTER ON ZOOM TO ACCESS SESSIONS FROM NOW ON. Safeguarding is important to us. Therefore, when participating in an online workshop, please be kind, dress appropriately, and have fun; and if you have a concern, please send an email to [email protected]. Visit our website to register for ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS and DEBATING ON ZOOM.  Listen, Like and Share The Greater London Youth Foundation presents the Mikey Bharj Show podcast.  We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op.    We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS. Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website.    Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

Mikey has loads of FUN FACTS for you this week. Australia is coming to get us 7 cm's at a time. Japanese passports are special. Ducks are super animals, and have you seen a moonbow? The first person to win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire used a lifeline to phone his dad to tell him he would win because he knew the answer.   If you can give us an insight into your profession, we would love to have you as a guest on the podcast. Please get in contact. Our email is [email protected]. We are the Greater London YOUTH FOUNDATION. Please find us at www.glyfoundation.org.uk.    We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op.    We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS. Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website.    Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

Oliver Shaw is a singer, songwriter, poet and musician. He writes all his music. Oliver was born in London and grew up in Camden Town for the most part. Check out his YouTube videos to hear his songs. You will love Oliver's work if you like good, live, honest music. If you can give us an insight into your profession, we would love to have you as a guest on the podcast. Please get in contact. Our email is [email protected]. We are the Greater London YOUTH FOUNDATION. Please find us at www.glyfoundation.org.uk.    We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op.    We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS. Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website.    Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

Mikey explores the fascinating world of social-psychological and cognitive effects in this episode.  Streisand effect Decoy effect Ripple effect We are the Greater London YOUTH FOUNDATION.  Please find us at www.glyfoundation.org.uk. We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op. We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS.  Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website. Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

We talked to Joe Capaldi, the singer of THE iMAGINARY FRIENDS, a new-wave band from the back alleys of London.  The music is sensational. Their debut single ‘The Golden Age of the Narcissist’ is out now, watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/IegrTAn-m-w     SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheimaginaryfriends/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearetheimaginaryfriends The single is also available on limited edition cassette, buy it here: https://wearetheimaginaryfriends.bandcamp.com/ For gig tickets and everything else look here: https://linktr.ee/theimaginaryfriends ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are the Greater London YOUTH FOUNDATION.  Find us at www.glyfoundation.org.uk. We thank our sponsors - The John Lyon's Charity and the Big Lottery Foundation and our support in the community, the Young Harrow Foundation and the VAH Co-op. We are running DEBATING ON ZOOM and ONLINE DRAMA WORKSHOPS.  Please register on Eventbrite or go to our website. Please LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE.

What was Will Smith thinking? Mikey gives his take on the debacle at the Oscars.  And it was Mother’s Day on Sunday.   Join us on our SPEAK-EAZY on the last Monday of the month at 5.30.  We are looking for ambassadors for our YOUTH BOARD too. Get involved, and you will get a reference for all your efforts. Our programmes  We also have Debating on Zoom every Wednesday at 5.30  Drama on Zoom every Sunday at 10.00 Join us on our SPEAK-EAZY on the last Monday of the month at 5.30. Please go to EVENTBRITE and register; or our website (see below) We are looking for ambassadors for our YOUTH BOARD too. Get involved, and you will get a reference for all your efforts.  Send us a quick email and we will be in touch.    Thank you, John Lyon’s Charity and the Big Lottery Community Fund.  Thank you to the Young Harrow Foundation and the Voluntary Action Harrow Co-op.    LISTEN, LIKE and SHARE. Find us here: F:  @glyfoundation T:  @GLYFoundation E:  [email protected] W: glyfoundation.org.uk