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11: How Shazia Hossen Got Here

Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Shazia Hossen about how she got here. From developing an interest in fitness to being the first model to wear the hijab for Nike.

Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Shazia Hossen about how she got here. From developing an interest in fitness to being the first model to wear the hijab for Nike. Shazia has overcome all sorts of challenges and obstacles to become a leading personal trainer and female empowerment advocate with her own clothing line.

Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar and comedian Mo Gilligan. The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

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