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" It was a real pleasure and honour to be invited onto the Reggae Uprising Podcast. I genuinely enjoyed the experience and appreciated the opportunity to share my life journey, my work and some of the experiences that have shaped my passion for community, young people, horses, education and empowerment.

What I particularly appreciated about the conversation was the opportunity to go beyond simply talking about what I do and to explore some of the deeper reasons behind it — the importance of creating opportunities for young people, reconnecting people with land and nature, challenging barriers to participation, and creating spaces where people can discover their potential.

Through my work with Urban Equestrian Academy, Nerissa's Community Garden, Urban Equestrian Racing and our wider collective of community partners, I have seen first-hand how access to horses, green spaces, agriculture, nature and positive community environments can have a profound impact on people's lives. For me, this is about much more than horses or a particular project; it is about creating pathways, building confidence, strengthening identity and giving people opportunities to see possibilities for themselves that they may not previously have considered.

I felt that Reggae Uprising provided a very natural space to talk about these things. The way the podcast connects personal journeys with Reggae, heritage, culture, history through an Afro - centric lens makes it something quite different from a conventional interview.

I also really appreciated the relaxed and authentic approach to the conversation. It allowed me to reflect on different parts of my journey and share some of the experiences, challenges and lessons that have contributed to where I am today.

I am really looking forward to hearing the finished production in a few weeks. I think it will be interesting to hear the conversation back in its final form, and I will definitely be tuning in regularly to future episodes. I can honestly say that I have come away from the experience as a new fan of Reggae Uprising Podcast! "

This weeks guest is Founder, CEO, Author & Equestrian Visionary Fr33dom Tariq Zapaladus. In this three part feature, he shares his life’s journey encompassing; his families impact in the UK and Caribbean, his experiences of the education system at home and abroad, the equestrian industry, an introduction to the world of horse ownership and breeds as well as his works as an author, CEO and of coarse his Reggae selections. 

LOOK OUT FOR PART 2 NEXT WEDNESDAY