{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/399a0c03-e9d0-4f9b-b8f1-64383023cb5c/68ee236dead096a610926339?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The power of Fighting with Pride to make change happen","description":"<p>In this episode we chat to Craig Jones MBE, founder of the charity Fighting with Pride, a University of Portsmouth alumnus, and a recent honorary graduate recipient.</p><p><br></p><p>The Royal Navy veteran’s story is one of resilience, transformation and advocacy; from serving in silence under a ban on LGBTQ+ people in the armed forces, to starting a charity that’s changed lives and policy in the UK.</p><p><br></p><p>It serves as a powerful reminder of what courage and commitment can achieve.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Production team:</strong></p><p>Raechelle Jackson</p><p>Robyn Austin-Montague</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Music:</strong></p><p>Calm Inspiring by trickytwoaudio</p><p>Inspiring Corporate by Ultra_Music</p><p>Upbeat and Inspiring Corporate by WavebeatsMusic</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more links:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.rafbf.org/news-and-stories/news/fighting-pride?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=16988475350&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuKnGBhD5ARIsAD19RsZS8CGQ23kydf8pQv1LnC6fEj7ztwW7G_5-b449Fbd6gO7ry5TDizYaApJeEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fighting With Pride | RAF Benevolent Fund</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/alumni-spotlight#honorary-degree-recipients\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni spotlight | University of Portsmouth</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/alumni/craig-jones-mbe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Craig Jones MBE | University of Portsmouth</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.port.ac.uk/form/honorary-degree-awards\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honorary Degree Awards Nominations | University of Portsmouth</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"University of Portsmouth"}