Shows
The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-WrightE019: This Is Not a Choice, It’s Who I’m Meant to Be with Mark McBride-Wright and Ayo SokaleWhat happens when a seven-year-old sees injustice and decides to change the world? In this powerful episode, Mark McBride-Wright speaks with Ayo Sokale — civil engineer, children's TV presenter, tech founder, and author — about what it means to live life on purpose. From witnessing flooding in Nigeria to protecting thousands of homes through engineering, Ayo shares how personal experience shaped her career and calling. She also opens up about building Get Coached, an AI-powered app making coaching accessible to everyone, not just the C-suite.
The conversation dives deep into purpose, equity, and innovation, exploring how we thrive in syst...
2025-04-3054 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleHairdressers ConversationsJoin me in conversation at the Hairdresser where we dicuss autism, the black community and being out authentic selves.To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2024-06-0223 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleProf (Dr) Anusha ShahJoin me in conversation with Prof (Dr) Anusha Shah in a personal capacity this week! Anusha is the president of Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a senior director for resilient cities and the UK climate adaption lead at Arcadis. She also is a non-executive director at the Met Office and is a Royal Academy of Engineering visiting professor at King's College London on climate adaption, sustainability and inclusive design. We talk about her (very sporty!) childhood in Kashmir, India, how her family have inspired her, her journey to becoming a civil engineer and her fa...
2024-03-1337 min
The Civil Engineering Academy PodcastCEA - Developing Yourself as a 360-Degree Engineer with Ayo SokaleWho said you can only do civil engineering as a civil engineer? 🤔 If you think that’s the only way to go, this week’s guest will prove you wrong! Ayo Sokale is a Chartered Engineer in the UK who managed to build a successful career in Water Resources as a woman engineer and also pursue other passions…like becoming a BBC presenter! 😲 In this episode, she dives into the multi-dimensional aspect of people, and how you can leverage it as a civil engineer to build a life that works for you. 😉
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2024-02-1036 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleDavid DeBoer and Wael FarahJoin me in a search for extra-terrestrial life! This week I had a fascinating conversation with David DeBoer and Wael Farah, both space scientists, who shared their incredible insights from their out-of-this-world careers. They share more about the Breakthrough Listen programme which is the largest ever scientific research programme aimed at finding evidence of civilisations beyond earth!To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2024-01-1454 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleJames DornorJoin me in conversation with James Dornor, an award-winning systems engineer and founder of 'Driven By Us CIC', which is an organisation that supports allies, ethnic minorities and women of colour in all aspects of automotive and motorsports. To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2023-12-1234 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleDr Kat ArneyJoin me in conversation with award-winning science writer, broadcaster and public speaker Dr Kat Arney. She is the author of three books, the critically acclaimed Herding Hemingway's Cats: Understanding how our genes work, How to Code a Human, and Rebel Cell: Cancer, evolution and the science of life.Kat holds a degree in natural sciences and a PhD in developmental genetics from Cambridge University, and has spent more than 15 years working in science journalism and communication. She was a key part of the science communications team at Cancer Research UK for more than a decade, co-founding the...
2023-11-1452 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleSam McKaylinJoin me in conversation with my co-host from CBeebie's Get Set Galactic, Sam McKaylin! We chat about his path into science, AI, using machine learning to develop cancer treatments and his passion for TV and science communications. To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2023-10-0922 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleBobby SeagullJoin me in conversation with mathematician and broadcaster Bobby Seagull! He talks about his unconventional career path spanning finance, maths teacher and broadcaster, sharing so much wisdom along the way. To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2023-10-0938 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleVictoria Coren-MitchellJoin me in conversation with Victoria Coren Mitchell, writer, poker player and host of BBC Two's lateral thinking quiz show 'Only Connect'. We discuss self-belief, following your own path, eclectic hobbies and so much more. Listen to Victoria's wise words on everything from career paths to how to have the edge at a poker table! • Victoria Coren Mitchell dives into her career journey from teen writer to poker queen and discusses the power of seeing to believe. Join me as we share the quirks behind the scenes!• We explore the contrasts between public fears and pri...
2023-09-2626 min
Wednesday Wisdom with Ayo SokaleSabrina LassegueJoin me in conversation with the awesome Sabrina Lassegue - at only 22 she is a director, producer, model and actress. She is best known for playing the trapped girl in "Get the Girl" and for her award-winning short film "Along Came Sundae" on Amazon. And she also means business having founded her own multimedia production company, Yellow Rain productions, in 2020. Her company focuses on diversity and inclusion from script to screen.To hear about the next guests before anyone else follow me on Instagram @OfficialAyoSokale
2023-09-2439 min
Let's Talk AutismRepresentationThis week Meesh and Chrissy speak to BBC presenter and chartered civil engineer Ayo Sokale. Ayo is a remarkable and inspirational young lady who tells us all about her journey as a neurodiverse woman and the challenges she has faced and overcome. Ayo talks about dyslexia, autism and adhd as well as what representation means to her and her hopes abd dreams for the future!Truly inspirational and so much fun throughout! @officiallyayosokale
2023-07-2720 min
Impactful BillionairesAyo Sokale, Eco AngelMy next guest is Ayo Sokale who is a chartered civil engineer and a keynote speaker for the BBC presenting programmes such as Bitesize and The Smithsonian Channel. She is also a young politician who also just recently stepped down as Deputy Mayor for Reading as well as a renowned Eco Warrior. The most striking thing about her is at a young age she has already accomplished a lot and is a STEM ambassador mentoring and coaching others to take a career in civil engineering. Ayo shares her passion for helping people to have a positive mindset and making...
2022-09-1726 min
Engineering SuccessEpisode 027 - Ayo SokaleEngineering Success interviews Ayo Sokale a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Presenter and Keynote Speaker, ICE President's Future Leader and ICE Superhero ECO Warrior.
Ayo graduated with a Masters in Civil and Coastal Engineering from Plymouth University in 2016. She is a professionally qualified Project Manager at the Environment Agency.
Ayo is a Supervising Civil Engineer taking graduate engineers through the professional development process to achieve their professional qualification. She is an active member of her professional institution, The Institution of Civil Engineers, where she is a member of The ICE Thames Valley, ICE Policy and External A...
2022-05-1349 min
My Career Lab PodcastLiving life on purpose with Ayo SokaleGive us feedback,suggestion or make a requestIn this weeks episode, I sit with the multi-talented Politician, Musician, TV presenter, Climate activist, Engineer and woman of many other talents, Ayo Sokale. She shares her passion, how she achieves her goals, her favourite book and so much more. A great listenThis episode is sponsored by MyCareerLabsSupport the show
2022-03-0552 min
Equivalent TooInnervation: S2 Ep 15 We live and we learn and we Grow!This week I talk to Civil Engineer, Ayo Sokale. Honestly, this conversation blew me away. She is just an incredibly inspiring human being. So driven, so genuine and really wise. Ayo brings me to tears with her honesty and strength - she's just awesome and I urge you to check this episode out if you want to be uplifted and motivated to be the best version of yourself.
2021-09-2844 min
Moisturise Your Elbows13: Privacy vs SecrecyAm I a private person, or am I just secretive? This week I am joined again by my sister, Ayo, and we discuss the difference between privacy and secrecy and offer our top tips for being “authentic” while maintaining boundaries.
#MoisturiseYourElbows is a weekly podcast where your host, Dammy Sokale, gives her unsolicited advice and opinions. Sit back, relax and don’t forget to moisturise your elbows …
2021-01-2931 minMoisturise Your Elbows08: Our school selvesDo our experiences at school impact our future selves? This week I am joined again by my sister, Ayo, and we reflect on our time at school and how they have shaped who we are today and offer some tips on how to ensure this impact is as positive as possible.
#MoisturiseYourElbows is a weekly podcast where your host, Dammy Sokale, gives her unsolicited advice and opinions. Sit back, relax and don’t forget to moisturise your elbows...
2020-11-1323 minMoisturise Your Elbows05: Growing old disgracefullyAm I growing old disgracefully? Is this what adulting is supposed to like? This week I am joined by my sisters, Yossy and Ayo, and we discuss what growing old means to us, how society perceives youth and offer tips for the future.
#MoisturiseYourElbows is a weekly podcast where your host, Dammy Sokale, gives her unsolicited advice and opinions. Sit back, relax and don’t forget to moisturise your elbows …
2020-10-2326 min