In this episode, Danielle Alakija discusses how her diverse roles as a barrister, artist, and Olympic athlete shape her approach to advocacy. She shares how she uses creativity and storytelling to highlight issues like climate change and social inequality, while addressing systemic inequalities between the Global North and South.
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