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Shades Of Reality

Shades Of Reality

Written by: Shardia O'Connor
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Award winning columnist and mental health advocate Shardia O’Connor is the founder of Shades Of Reality, a feel good talk show that aims to educate and encourage the listeners and viewers through the power of storytelling.

Shades Of Reality June 2022
Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • WeAreLoveMondays | Sonja Leeson’s Blueprint for business
    Dec 2 2025

    Join us on WeAreLoveMondays as we sit down with Sonja Leeson, a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of Love Mondays. From experiencing homelessness to becoming a global tech magnet and helping six- to seven-figure businesses scale, Sonja's journey is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and purpose.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    ✨ How Sanye overcame adversity and turned struggle into opportunity

    ✨ Her path to becoming a best-selling author (yes, she once knocked Elon Musk off the

    charts!)

    ✨ The strategies she uses to help businesses thrive while staying true to values

    ✨ Lessons on leadership, identity, and creating a life you love

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or someone looking for inspiration, Sonja's story will challenge what you think is possible and show you how to embrace your journey fully.

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    44 mins
  • The Power Of Response | An interview with Maisha Sumah
    Aug 30 2025

    In this powerful episode I speak with Maisha Sumah, an international multi award winning speaker, mental health expert and youth mentor, Listed 50 most inspiring black woman in the UK and the youngest mental health representative. She is also the founder of "She walks in value" and chair of VAWG Forum.

    Maisha shares her remarkable journey of survival after a near death domestic violence experience, and how she transformed that trauma into a global mission to advocate for and empower.

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    55 mins
  • The power of timelessness | In conversation with Tania Sarah and Shardia O’Connor
    Jul 31 2025

    In this soulful collab, I reconnect with Tania Sarah, transformational coach and founder of Timeless Lady. We dive into the heart of our latest projects, what we’re building, why we’re building it, and the deeper mission behind it all. From Thawadar to Timeless Lady, it’s about more than brands, it’s about reclaiming identity, shifting narratives, and standing in purpose. A grounded, powerful convo for women creating with intention.

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    54 mins
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