It was a simmering hot afternoon in July. I checked with the drivers at the Manglapuri bus stand “Where is […]
Overcoming Adversity
My Raw Unfiltered Cleansing Truths
Learn to overcome my most difficult lifelong struggles. Change the way I think of myself and others. Those are my […]
I value my determination and my resilience
It all started back in 2016, harmlessly swiping on Tinder the social dating app, when I swiped right to someone […]
Normal is a setting on a washing machine
I’m celebrating what I have learned about myself through adversity in childhood, a successful career in education and as a […]
Hands off my tamariki
I spoke at a family violence prevention conference in Aotearoa New Zealand recently about the rife state uplift of indigenous […]
“My heart is full”
VIDEO: Joanne Rama tells her courageous story of overcoming racism and family violence while celebrating her role as a midwife.