Sam Elliott-Olechnowicz
@same-o.bsky.social
Sr Multi-professional Educator: International Recruitment , Singer, Songwriter & Actor & Creator of The International Care Collective Podcast
❤️ shopping & ⚽ Support Sheffield Wednesday FC & Proud member of Rainbow Owls.
Pronoun's:He/Him. views my own
❤️ shopping & ⚽ Support Sheffield Wednesday FC & Proud member of Rainbow Owls.
Pronoun's:He/Him. views my own
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It has been tremendous honour for our host and creator @same-o.bsky.social personally and all at @iccpod.bsky.social Podcast to contribute to this important topic and project with @globalhealthpart.bsky.social
🌍 This #UHCDay we’re celebrating the contribution of the diaspora health workers who power our #NHS.
A strong #HealthWorkforce is the foundation of #HealthForAll.
💙 Thank you to all the diaspora health workers who care for our communities and contribute to our NHS.
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youtu.be/UjMenZE1kHo
A strong #HealthWorkforce is the foundation of #HealthForAll.
💙 Thank you to all the diaspora health workers who care for our communities and contribute to our NHS.
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youtu.be/UjMenZE1kHo
Celebrating the diaspora workforce powering the NHS and health systems across the globe
YouTube video by THETpartnerships
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It has been tremendous honour for our host and creator @same-o.bsky.social personally and all at @iccpod.bsky.social Podcast to contribute to this important topic and project with @globalhealthpart.bsky.social
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay 🎀
We're proud that our #swfc members, including campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, wear the Red Ribbon to visibly support those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. 🙏
42% of new HIV diagnoses in England are late, so testing helps to prevent new cases.
We're proud that our #swfc members, including campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, wear the Red Ribbon to visibly support those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. 🙏
42% of new HIV diagnoses in England are late, so testing helps to prevent new cases.
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay 🎀
We're proud that our #swfc members, including campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, wear the Red Ribbon to visibly support those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. 🙏
42% of new HIV diagnoses in England are late, so testing helps to prevent new cases.
We're proud that our #swfc members, including campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, wear the Red Ribbon to visibly support those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. 🙏
42% of new HIV diagnoses in England are late, so testing helps to prevent new cases.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe to be there with us when we watch and listen to our premier episode.
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Don't forget to like and subscribe to be there with us when we watch and listen to our premier episode.
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Another week with no video from Collective Towers (we’re sorry).
It's been a busy time preparing for our launch and the event to celebrate on the 21st November.
It's been a busy time preparing for our launch and the event to celebrate on the 21st November.
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Another week with no video from Collective Towers (we’re sorry).
It's been a busy time preparing for our launch and the event to celebrate on the 21st November.
It's been a busy time preparing for our launch and the event to celebrate on the 21st November.
I love football and specifically Sheffield Wednesday FC. I'm honered to be part of the Rainbow Owls Committee as Campaigns Officer and bringing more Inclusion to the game.
Was a privilege to be interviewed for the piece below on what's been a difficult time for the club as a Fan. 💙
Was a privilege to be interviewed for the piece below on what's been a difficult time for the club as a Fan. 💙
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social has been interviewed by 360 Wire on the fight for #swfc! ✍️🦉
SWFC Supporters' Trust's chair Ian Bennett was also quoted in the piece, so it's great to see two of our supporters' groups on the same page. 🤝
To read the article ➡️ jusmedia.co.uk/360wire/2025...
SWFC Supporters' Trust's chair Ian Bennett was also quoted in the piece, so it's great to see two of our supporters' groups on the same page. 🤝
To read the article ➡️ jusmedia.co.uk/360wire/2025...
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I love football and specifically Sheffield Wednesday FC. I'm honered to be part of the Rainbow Owls Committee as Campaigns Officer and bringing more Inclusion to the game.
Was a privilege to be interviewed for the piece below on what's been a difficult time for the club as a Fan. 💙
Was a privilege to be interviewed for the piece below on what's been a difficult time for the club as a Fan. 💙
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We delighted to announce we are now live on all podcast platforms!
Created in partnership between @uhsussex.bsky.social and the #Stayandthrive Community of Action, this podcast is a joyful celebration of the incredible journeys our international colleagues have taken to join the NHS.
Created in partnership between @uhsussex.bsky.social and the #Stayandthrive Community of Action, this podcast is a joyful celebration of the incredible journeys our international colleagues have taken to join the NHS.
October 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We delighted to announce we are now live on all podcast platforms!
Created in partnership between @uhsussex.bsky.social and the #Stayandthrive Community of Action, this podcast is a joyful celebration of the incredible journeys our international colleagues have taken to join the NHS.
Created in partnership between @uhsussex.bsky.social and the #Stayandthrive Community of Action, this podcast is a joyful celebration of the incredible journeys our international colleagues have taken to join the NHS.
Delighted and proud to have my first opinion piece published by @nursingtimes.bsky.social
Please give it a read if interested 💙
Please give it a read if interested 💙
‘The current approach to international recruitment often operates in silos’
Sam Elliott-Olechnowicz argues that a more unified, multiprofessional approach to international recruitment could yield greater results. #nursing #healthcare #recruitment #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
Sam Elliott-Olechnowicz argues that a more unified, multiprofessional approach to international recruitment could yield greater results. #nursing #healthcare #recruitment #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...
‘The current approach to international recruitment often operates in silos’
Sam Elliott-Olechnowicz argues that a more unified, multiprofessional approach to international recruitment could yield greater results.
www.nursingtimes.net
October 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Delighted and proud to have my first opinion piece published by @nursingtimes.bsky.social
Please give it a read if interested 💙
Please give it a read if interested 💙
Delighted to share some more shots from the #uncutproject by the amazingly talented @chrisjepson.bsky.social
UNCUT is a raw, striking portrait series by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching.
UNCUT is a raw, striking portrait series by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching.
October 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Delighted to share some more shots from the #uncutproject by the amazingly talented @chrisjepson.bsky.social
UNCUT is a raw, striking portrait series by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching.
UNCUT is a raw, striking portrait series by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching.
An honor and privilege to be part of this amazing project.
UNCUT is a portrait series capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching, no compromise. Just bold, beautiful people taking up space exactly as they are.
more at:
Proud-Studios.co.uk/uncut
UNCUT is a portrait series capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching, no compromise. Just bold, beautiful people taking up space exactly as they are.
more at:
Proud-Studios.co.uk/uncut
Delighted to welcome @same-o.bsky.social to Project UNCUT
A strong advocate for equality in football, Sam is a Sheffield Wednesday supporter and a committee member for their LGBTQIA+ supporters’ group Rainbow Owls.
Read more at:
proud-studios.co.uk/sam-elliott-olechnowicz
#LGBTQ #queer
A strong advocate for equality in football, Sam is a Sheffield Wednesday supporter and a committee member for their LGBTQIA+ supporters’ group Rainbow Owls.
Read more at:
proud-studios.co.uk/sam-elliott-olechnowicz
#LGBTQ #queer
September 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
An honor and privilege to be part of this amazing project.
UNCUT is a portrait series capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching, no compromise. Just bold, beautiful people taking up space exactly as they are.
more at:
Proud-Studios.co.uk/uncut
UNCUT is a portrait series capturing the power and pride of Queer Joy, shot in a barber’s chair. No edits, no retouching, no compromise. Just bold, beautiful people taking up space exactly as they are.
more at:
Proud-Studios.co.uk/uncut
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I’m thrilled that my project ‘UNCUT – A Celebration of Queer Joy’ has been published by @attitudemag.bsky.social, just six months after I began the work. It couldn’t have found a better home.
Check my links to participate or support the crowdfunder.
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/uncu...
Check my links to participate or support the crowdfunder.
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/uncu...
UNCUT: 12 untouched images celebrating the power and glory of queer bodies
The shoot by Chris Jepson, featuring a mix of nude and clothed shots, focuses on reclaiming the barber's chair.
www.attitude.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I’m thrilled that my project ‘UNCUT – A Celebration of Queer Joy’ has been published by @attitudemag.bsky.social, just six months after I began the work. It couldn’t have found a better home.
Check my links to participate or support the crowdfunder.
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/uncu...
Check my links to participate or support the crowdfunder.
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/uncu...
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We presented a cheque to our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social at their #IDAHOBIT event on Saturday! 🙌
A total of £40.02 was raised, following a pledge to donate 20% of proceeds from our #swfc raffle.
This will aid SAYiT's work in helping young LGBTQ+ people across Sheffield! 💙
A total of £40.02 was raised, following a pledge to donate 20% of proceeds from our #swfc raffle.
This will aid SAYiT's work in helping young LGBTQ+ people across Sheffield! 💙
May 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We presented a cheque to our LGBTQ+ charity partner @sayitsheffield.bsky.social at their #IDAHOBIT event on Saturday! 🙌
A total of £40.02 was raised, following a pledge to donate 20% of proceeds from our #swfc raffle.
This will aid SAYiT's work in helping young LGBTQ+ people across Sheffield! 💙
A total of £40.02 was raised, following a pledge to donate 20% of proceeds from our #swfc raffle.
This will aid SAYiT's work in helping young LGBTQ+ people across Sheffield! 💙
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A #busyday here at #collective towers as we test out our equipment ready for our recording session on Friday. We can't wait to share with you all the journeys of our staff from overseas.
#internationalrecruitment #podcast #multiprofessional #eduaction #StayandThrive
#internationalrecruitment #podcast #multiprofessional #eduaction #StayandThrive
May 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A #busyday here at #collective towers as we test out our equipment ready for our recording session on Friday. We can't wait to share with you all the journeys of our staff from overseas.
#internationalrecruitment #podcast #multiprofessional #eduaction #StayandThrive
#internationalrecruitment #podcast #multiprofessional #eduaction #StayandThrive
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Our #swfc campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social has delivered an important video message for @footballvhomophobia.com's #FootballvTransphobia Week of Action! 🏳️⚧️
Reports of online transphobia to Kick It Out rose by 183% last season, making the need for #FvT2025 safe spaces more important than ever. 🤝
Reports of online transphobia to Kick It Out rose by 183% last season, making the need for #FvT2025 safe spaces more important than ever. 🤝
March 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our #swfc campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social has delivered an important video message for @footballvhomophobia.com's #FootballvTransphobia Week of Action! 🏳️⚧️
Reports of online transphobia to Kick It Out rose by 183% last season, making the need for #FvT2025 safe spaces more important than ever. 🤝
Reports of online transphobia to Kick It Out rose by 183% last season, making the need for #FvT2025 safe spaces more important than ever. 🤝
A huge happy #overseasnhsworkersday to all our staff here at @uhsussex.bsky.social who have joined us from overseas. We wouldn’t be the Trust we are with out you all. We thank you all for joining us and making us the place #wherebetterneverstops
#International #recruitment #pastoralcare
#International #recruitment #pastoralcare
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A huge happy #overseasnhsworkersday to all our staff here at @uhsussex.bsky.social who have joined us from overseas. We wouldn’t be the Trust we are with out you all. We thank you all for joining us and making us the place #wherebetterneverstops
#International #recruitment #pastoralcare
#International #recruitment #pastoralcare
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I will never not be proud of helping to make #swfc black and pink for #FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com on Saturday. 🖤🩷
I love football, so helping to make S6 and @rainbowowls.bsky.social empowering for LGBTQ+ fans is one of my biggest passions. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @same-o.bsky.social for all his help! 🙏
I love football, so helping to make S6 and @rainbowowls.bsky.social empowering for LGBTQ+ fans is one of my biggest passions. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @same-o.bsky.social for all his help! 🙏
February 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I will never not be proud of helping to make #swfc black and pink for #FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com on Saturday. 🖤🩷
I love football, so helping to make S6 and @rainbowowls.bsky.social empowering for LGBTQ+ fans is one of my biggest passions. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @same-o.bsky.social for all his help! 🙏
I love football, so helping to make S6 and @rainbowowls.bsky.social empowering for LGBTQ+ fans is one of my biggest passions. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Thanks to @same-o.bsky.social for all his help! 🙏
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Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social joined @swfccp.co.uk's One Goal stall on Saturday!
Sam handed Rainbow Owls leaflets for our @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 matchday & supported #swfc work in tackling violence against women & girls.
Working together is a lifeblood of community outreach!
Sam handed Rainbow Owls leaflets for our @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 matchday & supported #swfc work in tackling violence against women & girls.
Working together is a lifeblood of community outreach!
February 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social joined @swfccp.co.uk's One Goal stall on Saturday!
Sam handed Rainbow Owls leaflets for our @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 matchday & supported #swfc work in tackling violence against women & girls.
Working together is a lifeblood of community outreach!
Sam handed Rainbow Owls leaflets for our @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 matchday & supported #swfc work in tackling violence against women & girls.
Working together is a lifeblood of community outreach!
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Thanks to @twwcast.bsky.social for their allyship! 🙏
Free tickets meant our #swfc member Stuart & campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social met for the first time. 💙
They've also donated £30 to our LGBTQ+ charity partner SAYiT after three @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 goals were scored yesterday!
Free tickets meant our #swfc member Stuart & campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social met for the first time. 💙
They've also donated £30 to our LGBTQ+ charity partner SAYiT after three @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 goals were scored yesterday!
February 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thanks to @twwcast.bsky.social for their allyship! 🙏
Free tickets meant our #swfc member Stuart & campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social met for the first time. 💙
They've also donated £30 to our LGBTQ+ charity partner SAYiT after three @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 goals were scored yesterday!
Free tickets meant our #swfc member Stuart & campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social met for the first time. 💙
They've also donated £30 to our LGBTQ+ charity partner SAYiT after three @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 goals were scored yesterday!
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I love @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 Month of Action, so it was perfect timing that it started with a #swfc home match! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
So lovely to have coffee and laughs with fellow @rainbowowls.bsky.social committee member @same-o.bsky.social before the match, as well as sit next to him at Hillsborough.
So lovely to have coffee and laughs with fellow @rainbowowls.bsky.social committee member @same-o.bsky.social before the match, as well as sit next to him at Hillsborough.
February 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I love @footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025 Month of Action, so it was perfect timing that it started with a #swfc home match! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
So lovely to have coffee and laughs with fellow @rainbowowls.bsky.social committee member @same-o.bsky.social before the match, as well as sit next to him at Hillsborough.
So lovely to have coffee and laughs with fellow @rainbowowls.bsky.social committee member @same-o.bsky.social before the match, as well as sit next to him at Hillsborough.
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Our next #swfc matchday social is tomorrow! 💙
We'll be at The Pangolin, based right next to Hillsborough Park tram stop, from 1pm for pre-match drinks. 🍻🥤
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social will be joining us from Brighton, while @rainbowhatters.bsky.social have also been invited! 🙌
We'll be at The Pangolin, based right next to Hillsborough Park tram stop, from 1pm for pre-match drinks. 🍻🥤
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social will be joining us from Brighton, while @rainbowhatters.bsky.social have also been invited! 🙌
January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our next #swfc matchday social is tomorrow! 💙
We'll be at The Pangolin, based right next to Hillsborough Park tram stop, from 1pm for pre-match drinks. 🍻🥤
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social will be joining us from Brighton, while @rainbowhatters.bsky.social have also been invited! 🙌
We'll be at The Pangolin, based right next to Hillsborough Park tram stop, from 1pm for pre-match drinks. 🍻🥤
Our campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social will be joining us from Brighton, while @rainbowhatters.bsky.social have also been invited! 🙌
Another #fab day with @rainbowowls.bsky.social , @swfccp.co.uk & @swfcofficial.bsky.social promoting #Stonewall #rainbowlaces
#great to see the work the kids have done with the Programme team,had a stall outside the ground promoting our group handing laces & watching a match with our FAB members
#great to see the work the kids have done with the Programme team,had a stall outside the ground promoting our group handing laces & watching a match with our FAB members
December 8, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Another #fab day with @rainbowowls.bsky.social , @swfccp.co.uk & @swfcofficial.bsky.social promoting #Stonewall #rainbowlaces
#great to see the work the kids have done with the Programme team,had a stall outside the ground promoting our group handing laces & watching a match with our FAB members
#great to see the work the kids have done with the Programme team,had a stall outside the ground promoting our group handing laces & watching a match with our FAB members
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Many thanks to Sheffield Wire for publishing this #RainbowLaces article in association with our #SWFC group! ✍️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We also really appreciate the input and quotes from campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, who's on our Rainbow Owls committee! 🙏💙 sheffieldwire.co.uk/index.php/20...
We also really appreciate the input and quotes from campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, who's on our Rainbow Owls committee! 🙏💙 sheffieldwire.co.uk/index.php/20...
Sheffield Wednesday supports campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in football - Sheffield Wire
Sheffield Wednesday have participated in the Rainbow Laces campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion in local football.
sheffieldwire.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Many thanks to Sheffield Wire for publishing this #RainbowLaces article in association with our #SWFC group! ✍️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We also really appreciate the input and quotes from campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, who's on our Rainbow Owls committee! 🙏💙 sheffieldwire.co.uk/index.php/20...
We also really appreciate the input and quotes from campaigns officer @same-o.bsky.social, who's on our Rainbow Owls committee! 🙏💙 sheffieldwire.co.uk/index.php/20...
Proud moment for us all at @rainbowowls.bsky.social today. To kick off our #RainbowLaces campaign, we're delighted to release the podcast recording of our panel discussion from our recent fan conference at Hillsborough. Go on, Give it a listen.
Thanks to all that made this a reality 🎉🎉
Thanks to all that made this a reality 🎉🎉
To mark #RainbowLaces, our #SWFC podcast is now on Proud Changemakers' streaming platforms! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🎙️
Hosted by @olliemitchell.bsky.social, it features panellists Mikey Connor, Kirsty Tonner, @kianward.bsky.social and @joeywh1te.bsky.social. ⚽
To hear the podcast ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/6S3P...
Hosted by @olliemitchell.bsky.social, it features panellists Mikey Connor, Kirsty Tonner, @kianward.bsky.social and @joeywh1te.bsky.social. ⚽
To hear the podcast ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/6S3P...
November 27, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Proud moment for us all at @rainbowowls.bsky.social today. To kick off our #RainbowLaces campaign, we're delighted to release the podcast recording of our panel discussion from our recent fan conference at Hillsborough. Go on, Give it a listen.
Thanks to all that made this a reality 🎉🎉
Thanks to all that made this a reality 🎉🎉
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Each #SWFC attendant at our Lionesses Watch Party on Saturday will get #RainbowLaces from the Sheffield FA & a @freelionesses.bsky.social scarf! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
And we'll be joined by @sheffvulcans.bsky.social & Peak Queer Adventures at Head Of Steam from 4.45pm! 🦁
To sign up ➡️ form.jotform.com/242973566377...
And we'll be joined by @sheffvulcans.bsky.social & Peak Queer Adventures at Head Of Steam from 4.45pm! 🦁
To sign up ➡️ form.jotform.com/242973566377...
November 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Each #SWFC attendant at our Lionesses Watch Party on Saturday will get #RainbowLaces from the Sheffield FA & a @freelionesses.bsky.social scarf! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
And we'll be joined by @sheffvulcans.bsky.social & Peak Queer Adventures at Head Of Steam from 4.45pm! 🦁
To sign up ➡️ form.jotform.com/242973566377...
And we'll be joined by @sheffvulcans.bsky.social & Peak Queer Adventures at Head Of Steam from 4.45pm! 🦁
To sign up ➡️ form.jotform.com/242973566377...