Shows
The Growth Strategy Podcast with Steve PughFull interview with Basak Erten, Radio Presenter, Content Producer Sony Music, BBC R1, 1Xtra, 6MusicBasak is a Radio Presenter, Content Producer at Sony Music Podcasts and BBC R1, 1Xtra and 6Music ... plus presenter of her own show on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, En Route. 🎧
The interview will explore Basak's own journey, but also providing insight into the music industry, the hustle required, the passion and pitfalls, interviewing famous people and much much more!
Within the interviews we try and share the stories of people looking to make positive change in the world. 🌍
The Growth Strategy Podcast was broadcast live on Thursday 28 Sept 2023 (3pm UK time) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram and YouTub...
2023-10-0255 min
#TheSocialEpisode 50: Remaining Authentic, Songwriting, and Life Outside the Limelight with MerebaThis week we have the soulful artist Mereba joining us to chat through songwriting, the magic of music and finding inspiration in crazy world.Check it out below!
2023-05-0539 min
#TheSocialEpisode 49: Cultural Impact, Roc Nation and Vision with Lenny SLaunching a special series alongside #TheSocial, EN ROUTE is our business led take on conversations around the culture. Kicking off the first episode we have Roc Nation's SVP, Lenny S with Basak. This is one you don't want to miss!
2023-04-3033 min
#TheSocialEpisode 48: Since I Have A Lover, Muted Tones and Heartwork with 6lackOn this week's show Basak connected with ATL's finest, 6lack. Check out their conversation about the new album, and the soul work he's been doing in the meantime.
2023-03-1409 min
#TheSocialEpisode 47: New York Times, Cultural Differences and Making Melodic Music with Lyfe JenningsOn this week's show, Basak is connecting with the legend that is Lyfe Jennings. They talk about making music that resonates, audiences across state lines and loving what you do. Check it out below.
2023-02-0813 min
#TheSocialEpisode 46: Artistry, Remaining Soulful and Fame with Jacob BanksWe're taking over Refuge Worldwide's airwaves in Berlin for an extra special sit down with singer/songwriter Jacob Banks.Not one to miss!
2022-08-2339 min
#TheSocialEpisode 44: Slaying In Your Lane, Staying Authentic and Writing with Yomi Adegoke Join Basak as she sits down with author and journalist Yomi Adegoke as they discuss her brand new children's book with Elizabeth Uviebenene, 'The Offline Diaries', living her best life on the gram💃🏽 and the importance of staying true to that authentic voice.
2022-05-0400 min
#TheSocialEpisode 45: Creative Mentor Network, Sony and Supporting Young PeopleWe’ve partnered up with @creativementornetwork to amplify their amazing mentorship program with @sonymusicuk on our airwaves..Across the month of May we'll be interviewing mentees and mentors from CMN and hearing about their previous experience working across Sony’s music, publishing and gaming divisions.First up we have the lovely Sam Conley - talking about his personal and professional experiences within the world of mentoring. Tune in!
2022-05-0434 min
#TheSocialEpisode 43: Relationships, Songwriting and Live Music with Corrine Bailey-RaePut your records on 📀 as we sit down with Corrine Bailey-Rae to talk through her musical journey, love for writing and her upcoming UK, North & South American tours which are kicking off at the end of this month!
2022-04-1100 min
#TheSocialEpisode 39: Personal Growth, Spirituality and Leading with Love with IYAMAHThis week with our Foundation FM x #TheSocial takeover, Basak will be talking to the talented IYAMAH, about her latest project, 'Tough Love', how her writing has evolved over time and all that she has coming up next! Check it out below.
2022-01-2140 min
#TheSocialEpisode 41: Rap vs Poetry, Male Mental Health and Exuding Stage Presence with Louis the HippieContinuing on with ‘The Poets’ segment this week we’ve got the multi-talented lyricist that is @louisthehippie joining us live the show! Listen in as Basak and him touch on male vulnerability, rap vs poetry and what kinds of liquor slips down real sweet!
2022-01-2126 min
#TheSocialEpisode 40: Poetry, Writing for Black is King and Cultivating Growth with Yrsa Daley-WardWe're launching into the new year with the crazy talented @yrsadaleyward. Tune in as the pair discussing storytelling, co-writing for @beyonce’s Black Is King and producing work so close to the knuckle.Yrsa will be kicking off our January ‘The Poets’ month where we will be chatting with many other incredible voices on the show. Stay tuned for more 🍷
2022-01-1036 min
#TheSocialEpisode 37: Spirituality and Inspiring Artistry with AnaïisListen in to our very first Foundation FM x #TheSocial guest takeover as presenter Basak and artist Anaïis dive real deep! The pair explore her British & American influences, re-defining the creative process and paying homage to a new generation of leaders who have paved the way..
2021-11-2629 min
#TheSocialEpisode 38: Integrating Cultures, Music Exploration and Finding Identity with Miso Extra Listen in as presenter Basak takes over the Foundation FM airwaves and dives into conversation with Miso Extra talking through the British and Japanese influences in her music, developing her aesthetic and owning her own identity through it all.
2021-11-2632 min
#TheSocialEpisode 36: Sick Love Takeover x Lucy Tun and Tallulah SyronFor Part II of our Sick Love Takeover, presenter Basak is back co-hosting with Tallulah Syron from Sick Love Zine!The two connect with British Burmese musician Lucy Tun this go around as she speaks on her experience integrating different genres of music and being inspired by her future self.
2021-11-2531 min
#TheSocialEpisode 35: Sick Love Takeover x Maeve and Tallulah SyronFor Part I of our Sick Love Takeover, presenter Basak is live co-hosting with Tallulah Syron from Sick Love Zine!Listen in as the pair speak with Caymanian singer @maevemusic, uncovering Maeve's creative thought process, the heartfelt inspirations behind her recent EP and her creative outlook on art literature & film.
2021-11-2523 min
#TheSocialEpisode 34: Halfcast Pod, DJing and Producing Content for the Culture with Chuckie OnlineThis week Basak sits down with multi-faceted presenter and @noisey host Chuckie Online! Join the pair as they discuss his journey so far, why he started presenting in the first place and what his drink of choice is!
2021-11-2332 min
#TheSocialEpisode 33: Community Love, Political Sentiments and Podcasting with George the PoetHave you heard George's conversation with Başak?This week we have George the Poet on #TheSocial🍷Join the pair as they chat through his creative process, building his podcast, and self-care tips.
2021-09-1500 min
#TheSocialEpisode 32: Audience Expectation, Comedy and Charting the Course with Mo GilliganThis week Basak is speaking with Mo Gilligan!Join the pair as they chat through his new book 'That Moment When', what young Mo would think of him now, and how to cut through the social media noise!
2021-09-0835 min
#TheSocialEpisode 31: Artistry and Representation with Ray BLKWe are ending our Pioneers series with none other than RayBLK ⚡️Join Başak and Ray as they talk through her creative process, representation in the industry and upcoming album 'Proper'.
2021-09-0827 min
#TheSocialEpisode 30: Styling Beyoncé, Black is King and Iconic Looks with Zerina AkersBasak is getting social with Zerina Akers this week, who is personal stylist to none other than Beyonce! A true pioneer in the creative space and an advocate for Black Owned Everything (literally), this is a conversation you don’t 👏🏾want 👏🏾to 👏🏾miss!
2021-05-0931 min
#TheSocialEpisode 29: Staying Committed to the Vision, Creativity and Business Acumen with Dunnie WestLaunching our Pioneers month on #TheSocial we have the US in the building! 🇺🇸Revolt TV's Creative Director Dunnie West sits down to chat through all things being a student of the game, the creative process and the 3 words Diddy would use to describe him.This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
2021-05-0347 min
#TheSocial28: Wordsmithery, Community Building and the Poet's Process with Yomi SodeOn this week's episode, Basak sits down with published author, and founder of BoxedIn, Yomi Sode. Tune in as the pair explore the power of words, the importance of safe spaces, and how life brought them both, full circle.
2021-04-2936 min
#TheSocialEpisode 27: Identity, Representation and Growing up Carib Brit with Nick BravetteOn this week's show, Basak sits down with Caribrit founder, Nick Bravette.Join them as they discuss what it means to see the world from a Caribbean British lens - and why sharing it, matters.
2021-04-2925 min
#TheSocialEpisode 26: Female Entrepreneurship, Mentoring and Creativity with Bella RoseTo continue on the community segment for the month, Basak is sitting down with her bestfriend, female entrepreneur Bella Rose to talk about her work in the mentoring space, as well as how she went about building her own enterprise, Mantra, entirely from scratch. With these two on the mic, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!👯
2021-04-2925 min
#TheSocialEpisode 25: Community, Curation and Repping Hackney with The Silhouettes ProjectOn this week's episode, Basak will be talking to Asher and Eerf Evil from the Silhouettes Projects about their collaborative album, creating music with substance and putting on for your community.You don't want to miss this one!
2021-04-2927 min
#TheSocialEpisode 24: Peng Black Girls, Family Ties and What Self Care Looks LikeThis week Basak gets social with the incredibly talented ENNY!Join the pair as they discuss ENNY's musical process, the viral hit that is Peng Black Girls and what self-care looks like for her⚡️
2021-03-2516 min
#TheSocialEpisode 23: Creative Process, Finding Your Voice and Being Your Own Boss with Shaé UniverseOn this week's episode of #TheSocial🍷 Basak is getting social with the lovely Shaé Universe!Tune in to hear the pair talk about her latest track ROYALTY with Kojey Radical, finding her creative centre and vulnerability within her art.
2021-03-2536 min
#TheSocialEpisode 22: The Grammy's, Manifestation and the Musical Process with Tiana Major9On this week's episode of #TheSocial🍷 Basak is joined by none other then the chart-topping artist Tiana Major9!Tune in to hear all about her dream collab, the importance of manifestation, The GRAMMY’s and what’s up next for her!
2021-03-2516 min
#TheSocialEpisode 21: Authenticity, Fan Love and Sisterhood with The Receipts PodcastYou know them as your online besties and go to source unfiltered advice!This week Basak sat down the beautiful ladies of The Receipts Podcast.Join as Tolly, Audrey and Milena talk about all the ways they stay authentic, when they knew they made it big, and their upcoming book, Keep the Receipts.
2021-03-0136 min
#TheSocialEpisode 20: Digital Dating, Flirting and Connection with Paul C BrunsonIn a special Valentine's Day episode, we have world-renowned relationship expert Paul C Brunson joining Basak to talk through all things dating in the digital age, the art of the flirt and the importance of connection.You even get a sneak peak of what to expect on the next Celebs Go Dating: Mansion Series.
2021-02-1548 min
#TheSocialEpisode 19: Wifey Life, Music and Mental Health with Jack FowlerBasak sits down with Love Island's Jack Fowler this week.Join them as they discuss life after the island, Celebs Go Dating, the importance of mental health education and what Jack look for in a bae!
2021-02-0737 min
#TheSocial#TheSocial TrailerWhat is the #TheSocial all about?Listen to this teaser snippet to find out now!
2021-02-0201 min
#TheSocialEpisode 18: Diving Deep, Fame and Artistry with Lianne La HavasBasak sits down with acclaimed artist, musician and creative Lianne La Havas this week!Tune in as they explore Lianne's journey into self, what is means to be, and her particular genre of 'Guitar n B'.
2021-01-3129 min
#TheSocialEpisode 17: Creativity, Top Boy and Drake with Ashley WaltersBasak gets social on this week's show with Ashley Walters aka Asher D!Tune in as the pair talk about all things character development, remaining authentic and unlikely help from a certain Canadian rapper.
2021-01-1738 min
#TheSocialEpisode 13: Music Management, NYC, and Legacy with HovainThe Cinematic music group label owner, manager & A&R (the list can go on) has worked with legends from the likes of Camron, Styles P, and T Pain!Listen in as he joins Basak to go through all things NYC, music management, and his many years in the game.
2021-01-1525 min
#TheSocialEpisode 16: Social Activism, Human Rights and Purpose with Ilwad ElmanIlwad Elman is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, founder of Elman Peace in Somalia, and a social activist who has garnered international recognition for her and her family's continued work on human rights.Listen in, as Basak and Ilwad delve deep into a powerful conversation about purpose, meaning, and activism.
2021-01-1431 min
#TheSocialEpisode 15: Producer Takeover with Basak!It's a producer take over this week and this week Basak is in the hotseat!Have a listen as some fun, insightful questions come her way from Faban.The pair also wrap up 6 months of #TheSocial and talk about their resolutions as well as what's to come for 2021!
2021-01-1418 min
#TheSocialEpisode 14: Safe Spaces, Identity and 'Being Too Much' with Diana PatientJoin Basak as she connects with Too Much Of A Person founder, Diana Patient.The pair talk about the platform and why Diana felt like she had to create a space for self-identifying women and non-binary individuals.They also delve into all of the ways that women are gloriously, too much!
2021-01-1420 min
#TheSocialIn Conversation with Hovain x The SocialThe @cinematicmusicgroup label owner, manager & A&R (the list can go on) has worked with legends from the likes of Camron, Styles P and T Pain! Listen as he joins me to through all things music management and his many years in the game.
2021-01-1425 min
#TheSocialEpisode 12: Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Kindness with Pip JamiesonBasak sits down with the brilliant female CEO and founder Pip Jamieson, who founded the creative networking platform, the-dots.They discuss all things entrepreneurship, creativity, and personalized algorithms to encourage a kinder world.
2021-01-1429 min
#TheSocialEpisode 11: The Female Rap Game and Musical Inspiration with Tia CorineJoin Basak as she delves into conversation with North Carolina native, Tia Corine! They discuss what it means to be a female rapper in the game right now, as well as talk about some of Tia's musical inspirations.
2021-01-1425 min
#TheSocialEpisode 10: Jay Z, Legacy and Iconic Moments with Jonathan MannionBasak sits down with acclaimed curator, director, and photographer Jonathan Mannion. Listen as the pair delve deep into what it's like working with Jay Z, iconic moments, and why he is a bit like a winemaker!
2021-01-1448 min
#TheSocialEpisode 9: Words, Connection and Meaning with Joél LeonBasak sits down with writer, poet, and influencer Joel Leon, to talk through all things words, art, and fatherhood, the second time around.
2021-01-141h 27
#TheSocialEpisode 8: Freedom, Balance, and Heartwork with André AndersonBasak sits down with artist and educator André Anderson to talk through all things the traditional education system, reinventing the wheel, and creating from the heart.
2021-01-1430 min
#TheSocialEpisode 7: Content Creation and Female Empowerment with Azeema Mag Basak sits down with the ladies from Azeema Mag, talking about publishing, content creation, and empowering each other as women.
2021-01-1419 min
#TheSocialEpisode 6: Poetry, Expression and Design with Rich BLK Basak sits down with poet, designer, and creative Rich BLK. They speak through what 'doing the work' looks like and where they think that source energy comes from.
2021-01-1444 min
#TheSocialEpisode 5: Music and Creativity with GautiyéBasak sits down with Parisian artist Gautiyé, to discuss all things music discovery, nightlife, and his creative process.
2021-01-1420 min
#TheSocialEpisode 4: Motherhood and Self-Care with Chaneen SalieeBasak sits down with Momfluencer and self-care advocate Chaneen Saliee for a spiritual, connected conversation around motherhood and identity!
2021-01-1424 min
#TheSocialEpisode 3: Creativity and Living Wild with EARTHGANG Basak sits down with global rap duo Earthgang to chat through all things creativity, stardom, and what their artistic process looks like!
2021-01-1440 min
#TheSocialEpisode 2 : Race in the Workplace and Harnessing your Female Power with Uzma MohamedaliBasak sits down with Comms expert Uzma Mohamedali to speak on all things race in the workplace, standing in your power and harnessing your femininity.
2021-01-1426 min
#TheSocialEpiosode 1: Social Activism, Statements and Design with EJDER, Bruno Gabriel Basak sits down with EJDER founder, Simon Suphandagli, and photographer Bruno Gabriel to discuss the brand's beginnings, social activism, and the values they've held onto throughout their journey.
2021-01-1422 min