AUGUSTA KOROMA

POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)

INTERVIEW WITH: AUGUSTA KOROMA (AK)

Augusta is the CEO of S.E.A. Consultancy Ltd. She is also a speaker and Sickle Cell Advocate.

PGMAG: Thank you for granting us this opportunity to interview you.

AK: It’s a pleasure and honour to grant this interview. Powerhouse Global Magazine is a unique publication that delivers niche messages to many readers around the world, and at this critical time when you seek peace in the face of pestilence, adversaries and pain; individual inner wellbeing is essential.

PGMAG: I know that our readers would love to know more about you. Please tell us briefly about who you are and what you do.

AK: I am a mum of two beautiful and brilliant daughters (Eyula Agnes Koroma and Daniela Jenneh Koroma). I am the Director and founder of Sickle Cell Intervention which is a community based not-for profit public health intervention that addresses the challenges associated with Sickle Cell. I founded this organisation in

Powerhouse Global Magazine is a unique publication that delivers niche messages to many readers around the world, and at this critical time when you seek peace in the face of pestilence, adversaries and pain; individual inner wellbeing is essential.

honour of my late husband whom I lost sadly to Sickle Cell and finally, I manage all my private businesses through S.E.A. Consultancy which is a registered company in England and Wales. We provide variety of services to clients - from perfume to healthy snacks. The company is the love of my life because it helps me to focus and add value to my special customers. We also offer Training, Event Management and Healthy Skin Care Products/Perfumes Outside the UK, I also manage Africa Sickle Cell Centre for Education and Research (ASCC4ER) in Sierra Leone and I will be embarking on an Africa Sickle Cell Tour later this year. I am a mother with many hats from School Governor to General secretary for Africa Security forum.

PGMAG: What is your message to the African community who are mostly affected by this challenge (Sickle Cell)?

AK: Sickle cell ailment is not a death sentence. People with sickle cell disease do live a productive lifestyle. Managing the ailment needs a lot of care and knowing what really works for you in terms of individuality. It does affect a person in different ways. Some people go through a lot of crisis and it varies from person to person. However, knowing your own body and what really works for you in terms of clinical treatment and aromatherapy will manage your pain effectively to help with your emotions. This disorder is not contagious, good knowledge of medical involvement, great family support, understanding of needs at school should be met, Educating friends and family about the condition is vital so that it can minimize stigma.

Family involvement is a great way to support people suffering from SCD. It is always advisable for family members to know how to support their loved ones with this ailment. Most of the time people suffering from this ailment don't want you to feel sorry for them, they sometimes tend to be ok but deep down they are in crisis. Help them to eat healthy meals and also with their medication intake. family Centered care has been advised and disclosure to be made to meet the appropriate understanding of the child’s age in terms of emotional needs and informational support for children and parent. ( Anionwu & Atkin, 2001) concluded that's the government needs to work on policy and practice drawing issues relating to aspect of care families go through in terms of respect, training of health professionals, more improved quality of care, culturally sensitive care. Educating yourself more about the condition is necessary in order to support your family with this ailment. Help them avoid things that can trigger crisis.

As Sickle cell Intervention U.K deals with educational interventions, I will highlight the need for sickle cell management in schools for teachers and administrators mainly because lack of knowledge about sickle cell is fuelling negative perceptions and preventing sufferers from going to school etc

I mentioned earlier what we are doing at Sickle Cell Intervention (UK) to increase advocacy and education in Africa. We are planning to build a Sickle Cell Hub in Freetown and also we

are touring 10 Africa countries beginning for later this year when international flight resumes.

Pain is a common problem for people with sickle cell disease. It happens when the sickleshaped red blood cells that cause the condition get stuck in small blood vessels and block blood flow. In partnership with relevant government, the

private sector and the civil society in the U.K., Africa, and other parts of the world, Sickle Cell Intervention will in its joined-up working, foster diversity and conduct culturally sensitive research, as well as initiate compassionate, humane and far reaching policies that will help maintain progression and sustainable healthcare in Sickle Cell disease cure, Management and control.

PGMAG: What is your view on 'women empowerment'?

AK: I believe that it is important to remind young women and older women of their excellence-especially because we live in a society that does not see them as equal to their counterparts. Also women should support each other more instead of back biting or being jealous of another's achievements. My own path of life is uniquely mine and many would not have survived it as my own authentic story works for me. Self-belief not only empowers us, but also acknowledges the fact that we were created by a God who is the most powerful and greatest source of all good, who could not have possibly created mediocrity but masterpieces! PGMAG: If you know what you know now, what would you do differently?

AK: I would have done so many things differently in life. However, I have learned to work hard and push myself forward when there is a need for opportunities and to stand up in what I believe in. Most times I constantly remind myself that anything of great value takes diligence and consistency . Focusing on the process rather than the results. I know i am a very strong lady and sometimes wisdom

I believe that it is important to remind young women and older women of their excellence-especially because we live in a society that does not see them as equal to their counterparts.

comes in strange lessons painful anxious weird ways. It’s my spiritual journey evolving forcing me to become what i am destined to be. Napoleon Hill, who said that “whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” The mind is a powerful tool when it comes to aspiring to success. That's my Vow solely thinking of ways to help boost my mental strength. Most Even if you’re making all the right moves, it may take the universe some time to catch up to your accomplishments. I have gained an insight into fulfillment in my life, connect with others and contribute to the greater good. It took me a long while to figure out that success rarely has a lesson for its recipient! It is in moments of trials, tribulations and adversities that we reap the greatest lessons and acquire most lifechanging virtues like resilience, empathy and humility! Instead of complaining, despairing, whining and cursing when these challenges come calling, change course and begin embracing them trusting that they are guiding posts to your ultimate destination-glory!

PGMAG: What would you say to your younger self?

AK: Firstly, I will say to my younger self be wise and know more about the family you letting yourself into for marriage. Please pay attention to difficult in-laws as they will make your life as hell as possible. You might have a sweet loving partner; however the family can break you down into so many things differently. Everything for me needs to be aligned with my faith as a Christian. I have learned that you must decide to put the greatest quality of people around you that can change everything .

Now I finally understood where my daddy was headed with his theory that prayers must be all gratitude and No Seeking

favors because we have already been given that which we NEED! (Keyword being “need”). Life becomes a lot easier when we finally understand who we are! That journey towards self discovery is excruciatingly painful, humbling and lonely and is neither for the proud nor the faint-hearted! However, uncovering those deeply rooted flaws as well as your strengths is the key to be being authentically empowered!

PGMAG: Finally, what makes you laugh?

AK: My happy place is always by the sea. However, I love jokes and funny stories.

PGMAG: Augusta, you have been a brilliant guest. Thank you for your contribution and we wish you greater success on your mission.

AK: Thank you so much for giving me this platform and the support to share these great insights with you. I am very much grateful to Power House for this wonderful opportunity. If your readers are in the Kent area and they need some perfumes etc then they should drive to 11 Manor Road in Gillingham for a unique experience.

PGMAG: Please share your links with our readers

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