Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of our guests, and discover the beauty of their authentic selves. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired – because on Word for Word, every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard. 

This week’s guest – Tamzyn Bielecka

On today’s show, we have Tamzyn Bielecka, a dynamic force in Melbourne’s LGBTQIA+ community and the world of data innovation.
A self-described “data dynamo” and “coding chameleon”, Tamzyn has led impactful projects and mentored aspiring professionals, while advocating for diversity and inclusion through her work at JOY 94.9. Beyond her professional achievements, Tamzyn has been a foster carer and is a proud adopter of a rescue French Bulldog

Tune into Word for Word every Sunday night at 6pm on JOY 94.9, or across Australia on the Community Radio Network every Monday at 7:04pm

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Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of our guests, and discover the beauty of their authentic selves. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired – because on Word for Word, every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard. 

This week’s guest – Mama Alto

With a career spanning over two decades, Mama Alto has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, collaborated with legendary artists, and been recognised with numerous awards and fellowships.

As a proud trans woman of colour living with disability, Mama Alto is a powerful advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has worked tirelessly to promote social justice and amplify marginalized voices.

Join us as we chat with Mama Alto about her remarkable journey, her creative process, and her inspiring commitment to using her platform for positive change.

Photo Credit: Kelly Cook.

Tune into Word for Word every Sunday night at 6pm on JOY 94.9, or across Australia on the Community Radio Network every Monday at 7:04pm

This episode may contains discussions of sensitive personal experiences that may be triggering for some listeners. There is support available. Click here for a list of support services.

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Sonny Jane Wise is a non-binary, multiply neurodivergent & disabled public speaker, advocate, content creator and author.
Sonny was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD as a child and grew up only hearing a deficit narrative about their neurodivergence. Since then, they have gone on to build an audience of over 100,000 people online, have written The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills and the new book We’re All Neurodiverse. Sonny Jane and has worked with organisations and services around Australia and the world to help change the narrative around neurodivergence and create a more neurodiversity affirming society.

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Ellen Spalding, Dave Samuel and Vaughan McCarthy.  This episode originally aired on November 18th, 2023.

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