SummaryIn this episode of the If I Had One Wish podcast, Crystal & Helen engage with Tracy Harrison, CEO of the Northern Housing Consortium, discussing the current state and future of housing in the North. They explore the importance of regeneration, the need for a positive workplace culture, and the role of female leadership in driving change. The conversation emphasizes collaboration among housing organizations and the necessity of innovative strategies to ensure equitable housing solutions for all.
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Bishop Guli
In this episode of the If I Had One Wish podcast, Crystal Hicks and co-host Honey Premial engage in a profound conversation with Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, who shares her inspiring journey from being a refugee from Iran to becoming a prominent leader in the Church of England. The discussion delves into the pressing housing crisis in the UK, the implications of the Coming Home Report, and the Church's role in addressing these challenges. Bishop Guli emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and a long-term strategy to tackle housing issues, while also sharing her experiences in the House of Lords and her vision for the future of housing in the UK.
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Grainia Long
In this episode of the 'If I Had One Wish' podcast, Crystal Hicks and Vikki Kirkwood engage with Grania Long, Chief Executive of the Ireland Housing Executive, discussing her journey into social housing, the challenges faced in the sector, and the importance of child protection. Grania shares insights on the current state of homelessness in Northern Ireland, the need for community building, and her optimistic vision for the future of social housing as a vital infrastructure. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of housing, social issues, and the necessity for ongoing collaboration and learning within the sector.
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Gera Patel
In this episode of the If I Had One Wish podcast, Crystal Hicks and Michelle Donovan engage with Gera, a seasoned professional in the social housing sector. Gera shares her journey into social housing, the challenges faced by women in leadership roles, and the importance of recruitment in finding change agents within the sector. The conversation also touches on the significance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in social housing, and concludes with Gera's wishes for the future of the sector, emphasising the need for women to seize opportunities and for the sector to reflect on its leadership representation.
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Viki Fox
In this episode of 'If I Had One Wish', host Crystal Hicks speaks with Viki Fox, a policy and participation manager at Cyrenians and a trustee of Crisis and St. Martin's. Viki shares her personal journey through homelessness, her professional experiences in the sector, and her insights on the current state of homelessness in Scotland. The conversation highlights the importance of lived experience in shaping policies, the need for collaboration between housing and homelessness sectors, and the critical role of prevention in addressing homelessness.
In this episode of If I Had One WISH, Crystal and Lucy talk to Nicola Dibb, the inspirational co-founder of WISH (Women in Social Housing). They explore her experiences, career journey and the motivation which led to her to create a network for women working across the housing sector. Nicola shares the challenges she faced along the way; inspiring listeners with her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment – for work, for WISH and for doing the right thing.
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