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Unlocked: COVID Stories From Wales

Unlocked: COVID Stories From Wales

By: Keep Wales Safe
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 Dot Davies hosts a series of podcasts chatting to a range of notable people
throughout Wales about their experience of the pandemic.

From frontline healthcare workers to sports stars to the First Minister himself, each
episode gives listeners a behind the scenes insight into how COVID-19 has affected people from every walk of life across the country.

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Episodes
  • From child refugee to MBE: using social media to tackle COVID misinformation, with Dr Bnar Talabani MBE

    From child refugee to MBE: using social media to tackle COVID misinformation, with Dr Bnar Talabani MBE
    Apr 21 2022
    Dr Bnar Talabani MBE overcame challenging beginnings as a refugee in Kurdistan to become one of the most-respected medical voices in the UK. Over the past two years, she has used her platform to play a significant role in tackling misinformation about the pandemic to spread insight to different communities throughout the world.

    In this episode, Dot talked with Dr Talabani to discuss her inspiring story from child refugee to MBE, how she used TikTok to bust pandemic myths, and her ambitions to keep helping people across the globe.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    30 mins
  • Providing thousands of free meals to frontline NHS staff, with Kasim Ali

    Providing thousands of free meals to frontline NHS staff, with Kasim Ali
    Apr 18 2022
    Kasim Ali has a remarkable story. He went from being a pharmacist, to the co-founder of the award-winning Waterloo Tea chain which sees him pursuing his mission to transform café culture in Wales.

    Back in March 2020, Kasim captured the imagination of the Welsh public when he brought the South Wales hospitality sector together to create the volunteer-led initiative, ‘Feed the Heath’. Together they supplied thousands of free healthy meals to frontline NHS staff at the Heath Hospital during a challenging time.

    In this episode, Dot sat down with Kasim to discuss his inspirational story and life lessons he’s picked up along the way.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    37 mins
  • Rocketing to rugby stardom during a global pandemic, with Louis Rees-Zammit

    Rocketing to rugby stardom during a global pandemic, with Louis Rees-Zammit
    Apr 13 2022
    Rising Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has gone from aspiring Gloucester Rugby player to one of the nation’s favourite rugby talents in the matter of just a couple of years.

    In this episode, Dot chatted with Louis to discuss his childhood, his rise to fame, lockdown life and his plans for the future.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    26 mins
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