# Ep 17: Reclaiming Identity: A Journey from Foster Care to TEDx with Abi Osho

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Podcast: [Say Yes To You!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-you-7607455)
Published: 2026-06-18T01:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kieradair.com/
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In this empowering episode, Abi shares her powerful journey from being privately fostered in the UK to becoming a key part of a BAFTA award-winning documentary and a TEDx speaker. Her story highlights the importance of personal storytelling, identity and healing, inspiring others to reclaim their narratives and lead with heart. Key Topics The impact of childhood foster care on identity The role of storytelling in healing and leadership Cultural roots and belonging in personal development Sound Bites "I was privately fostered at five weeks old." "You believe that to be truth at that age." "Saying yes to myself was the biggest impact." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Abi Osho 01:00 Abi's Journey: From Foster Care to Leadership 12:06 The Impact of Storytelling on Identity 18:14 Creating Change Through Documentary 29:58 The Power of Personal Storytelling 38:07 Embracing All Parts of Yourself Resources: Get your copy of Becoming Visible by Abi Osho: https://abiosho.com/product-category/books/ Watch Abi’s TEDx Talk: Reclaiming Our Missing Pieces To Live Whole: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WVWrmrwUqqE&pp=ygUNQWJpIG9zaG8gdGVkeA%3D%3D View the powerful BAFTA award-winning Channel 5 documentary White Nanny Black Child here: https://www.channel5.com/show/white-nanny-black-child About Me Kier Adair: I’m a London-based Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. I’m deeply passionate about empowering women in business to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are. I founded The Speak and Shine Collection , a platform and community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a mo…

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