00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:20 Experienced childhood in care, seeks stability and identity.
05:57 Challenging childhood, resilience, trauma, self-awareness, learning.
07:24 Childhood advantages overlooked in face of poverty.
12:47 Asserted independence, sought freedom, final foster placement.
15:47 Brown philofax held colourful life plan and hope.
19:32 Navigating childhood and identity until late twenties.
20:27 Friends applied for Vanessa show, shocked by homophobia.
24:46 I fostered my sister but found advice.
29:06 Jogging for self-care, EMDR therapy helped.
30:38 Challenges in diversity and inclusion at work.
35:01 Black woman facilitates open dialogue on diversity.
39:10 Learn balance, rhythm, and safe spaces through stories.
41:54 Adverse childhood experiences don't define your future.
45:34 Foster carers must meet cultural identity needs.
48:30 Urgent need for more carers and resources.
50:59 Expressing gratitude for inclusive conversation, invite involvement.