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KentNowKent 2026: What’s In, What’s Out, and What MattersIn this episode, we talk playoff fever as the Seahawks face the 49ers, swap New Year “ins and outs,” and break down this year’s Girl Scout cookie lineup — including a brand-new flavor you’re going to want to try.
We also recap a busy week at Kent City Council, where Mayor Dana Ralph was sworn in for another four-year term, CM Sharn Shoker began her first term on Council, CM Toni Troutner was re-elected, and CM Satwinder Kaur was reappointed as Council President.
Plus, we cover a new guardrail project, Spring Kent 101 enrollment, and how to che...
2026-01-1542 minKentNowKent 2026: What’s In, What’s Out, and What MattersIn this episode, we talk playoff fever as the Seahawks face the 49ers, swap New Year “ins and outs,” and break down this year’s Girl Scout cookie lineup — including a brand-new flavor you’re going to want to try.
We also recap a busy week at Kent City Council, where Mayor Dana Ralph was sworn in for another four-year term, CM Sharn Shoker began her first term on Council, CM Toni Troutner was re-elected, and CM Satwinder Kaur was reappointed as Council President.
Plus, we cover a new guardrail project, Spring Kent 101 enrollment, and how to che...
2026-01-1542 min
Women In...Women In... Episode 72: Sandra Draganoiu - Bowler - Edge of Greatness: Ice Shows, Sports Biz & the Mom HustleSandra graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors Distinction from Kent State University, earning a BBA in Business Management and a Minor in International Business. She joined Mavrx Sports Housing in 2020 and has since grown with the company, taking on various roles. Currently, Sandra is the Senior Director of Inside Sales & Client Relations.Sandra is actively involved in her community, serving as a Cleveland Board Member and Membership Chair for Women In Sports & Events (WISE), and as a Board Member for the #RAKE nonprofit organization. Along with her role at Mavrx, Sandra has been an in-game host/emcee...
2025-08-2254 min
Initial StepFrom Council Estate to Keynote Speaker: Toni's StoryIn this powerful episode, we hear from Toni, a keynote speaker and social mobility advocate who grew up on a council estate in Basingstoke. Her early life was shaped by grief, limited opportunity, and the pressure to contribute financially instead of pursuing her creative dreams.Starting in a fruit and veg shop, Toni thought that was as far as she could go, until a job at Reed Recruitment transformed her path. That role taught her life skills, built her confidence, and ultimately set her on a journey that led to working at Microsoft, all without a...
2025-08-0755 min
Dear EveryoneExperts’ Guide to Glowing Up (ft. Tiffani Callix, Toni Gary, Alysia Rantisi and Brittani Farrell)This one’s for the girls who are tired of being told to “just be confident” when sometimes the confidence comes after the glow-up. This week, we brought in the experts.Tiffani Callix, founder of Wigs by Tiffani, gets real about her battle with hair loss, how her wigs are stitched with precision (literally strand by strand), and why your confidence is still real even if it comes with a little help.Toni Gary, lead stylist at Kent Jacob Salon, breaks down healthy hair habits, why you need to stop lying to your stylist, and the difference between a trim...
2025-08-061h 36
Fight Game Media NetworkKota Ibushi returns, Mercedes vs Toni heats up, Moxley chokes out Hangman | The Dynamite ShowOn this week's show, Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins are back to recap AEW Dynamite in Kent, WA which included:The return of Kota Ibushi as he faced Trent Baretta to set up a match next week with Kazuchika OkadaTwo four way matches to determine the #1 entrants in both the men's and women's Casino Gauntlet matches at All InMJF and Mark Briscoe having a great promo exchange to seemingly start a program between the twoMercedes Mone beating up Toni Storm to start the show and set up a match next week with Toni's ally Mina ShirakawaJon Moxley choking...
2025-06-261h 31
Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual InterviewsSamantha Carr talks to Toni Kent 25th June 2025Samantha Carr talks to Toni Kent who had a corporate career for many years before deciding to become a stand up comedian and then combining both to be a keynote speaker for corporates, charities and networks to assist them to grow their social mobility conversation with high energy and humorous speeches. As time went on she chose to create the Common Good Network, an organisation helping people overcome socio-economic barriers to opportunities.
2025-06-2516 min
The Channel Community PodcastSmashing The Class Ceiling - Toni KentWelcome to the next episode of Smashing the Class CeilingIn this series, I will be interviewing and showcasing some of the fantastic individuals in the channel, who have all come from a low socio-economic background but have gone on to build incredibly successful careers. They will share their stories of navigating the corporate corridor and smashing through the class ceiling.So, without delay, I would like to welcome my next guest, Toni Kent. Toni is a keynote speaker, event host, stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer who is immensely passionate about...
2024-06-2747 min
Challenging University PodcastAndy Crysell - Non-Executive Chair, Creative Consultant, Founder of Crowd DNAHow do you go from foot messenger to founder of a cultural insights & strategy company? And how do you keep your cool when you've been sent to interview Wu-Tang Clan? Andy Crysell is a non-executive chair, creative consultant and founder of Crowd DNA. In our conversation, we discuss: How delivering photographs to the world's biggest ad agencies kick-started his creative careerThe impact of acid house rave culture as a democratising forceWhat it was like to be a freelance writer for publications including Mixmag, i-D, DJ Mag, The Face, Muzik...
2024-06-2441 min
A Class of Their OwnThe Power of Choice and Luck with Toni KentIn this heartfelt episode, Toni Kent shares her powerful journey from challenging beginnings to professional success, navigating family complexities and societal expectations.
Toni reflects on her early life, often playing a pseudo-parenting role with her eldest brother for her four younger siblings—she was even her mum's birthing partner. Despite the struggles and losing her father at a young age, there were lots of moments of joy. A poignant memory is her mom's note that read "good riddance to bad rubbish," which meant "I need you."
Toni opens up about her vu...
2024-06-0446 min
Challenging University PodcastHarry Corbett - Director & Founder, Intelligence ForumsHow far can persistence, perseverance and politeness take you?And how is it that a complaint about a party turns into a job offer?Harry Corbett is a Director and Founder of Intelligence Forums; an organisation that aims to connect the regions of the UK through thoughtful discourse, debate, and a respect for counter views. In our conversation Harry shares:* Why social mobility has become more difficult* Experiencing meritocracy on the trading floor* How the collapse of the Lehmann Brothers crystallised his worldview* Why...
2024-06-0344 min
The Black Sherpa PodcastQUICK FIRE with Toni KentGet ready for a rapid-fire round with Toni Kent on The Black Sherpa Podcast! In this special segment, Toni, a dynamic speaker, writer, and stand-up comedian, shares lightning-fast insights drawn from her rebellious school days to her rise as a recognized authority in social mobility and corporate culture.With over two decades of IT industry experience, Toni brings a wealth of wisdom and humor to every answer. Discover her quick-witted responses and valuable nuggets of advice on mentorship, change, and fostering inclusive corporate environments.But wait, there's more! Dive into the full episode to uncover the...
2024-04-1616 min
Challenging University PodcastFlic McCann - PlaywrightWhat happens to a life when you have to leave home aged 16?And how does it feel to experience homelessness as a mother with young children?Flic McCann is a playwright who changed her life when she poured her pain onto the page. In our conversation we discuss:How it feels to move to another country and marry into a culture outside of your own as a young womanThe impact of overt racism when raising your childrenMisconceptions around homelessnessThe common kinship and hardships faced by women around the worldHow...
2024-04-0348 min
The Partnership Path19. Resolving Different Fiscal PeriodsThis episode of "The Partnership Path" podcast is hosted by Toni Kent and John Rudow. They discuss partnership management best practices, focusing on overcoming challenges related to fiscal calendars in partner management. Here are the key topics covered:
• Introduction: Toni introduces the podcast and its purpose of exploring partnership management best practices.
• Challenges of Fiscal Calendars: Toni shares his frustration as a partner manager with the complexity of dealing with fiscal calendars, particularly when partners have different operating periods.
• Mutual Operating Period: John suggests establishing a mutual operating period for the partnership. He explains that treating the partnership as an entity...
2024-04-0110 min
Challenging University PodcastAynsley Fry - Founder, Gecko FitnessHow do you go from earning one GCSE to taking a science-based degree?And how do you find the resilience to carry on when the promise of a professional footballing career is cut short?Aynsley Fry is the founder of Gecko Fitness, an organisation which brings together fitness, performance, nutrition and clinical excellence via programmes tailored towards the precise needs of young people and elite athletes alike (and everyone in between!). In our conversation we discuss:* How lack of sports provision in state schools (and over-exercising children in private schools...
2024-03-2254 min
Challenging University PodcastCurtis James - Fieldwork and Facing the Class DivideHow far will a GCSE in Drama take you?And how do you change educational policies that harm the area you grew up in?Curtis James is a filmmaker, photographer, ethnographer and campaigner. As founder of Fieldwork, he uses ethnographic research to document working life. And as a Co-Founder of Class Divide, he's driving change that will positively impact the next generation of students.In our conversation, we discuss:* The impact of being young carers on the educational experiences of Curtis and his twin brother...
2024-03-0755 min
Challenging University PodcastMark Webb - Passion over tradition!What does it mean to really grab life by the horns and follow your passion over tradition?And how do you cope with a life-changing diagnosis?Mark Webb is a multi-award winning public speaker and disability advocate with an incredible story to tell. In our conversation he shares:The value of being a 'ski bum' and what he learned from travel reppingWhy he dropped out of university off the back of job ad on a posterHow he came to chaperone Michael Jackson at Disneyland ParisThe events that led to...
2024-02-2341 min
Challenging University PodcastPete Wallis - Co-Founder, True North DevelopmentHow does where you grow up determine your future career prospects? And what happens when you're in the top sets at school, but aren't encouraged to pursue higher education? Pete Wallis is Co-Founder of True North Development, a training consultancy that specialises in Gallup Strengths and links its corporate work to providing free coaching to people from less advantaged backgrounds. In our conversation, Pete shares: How growing up on a council estate limited his view of possible careers at an early age What the Brit...
2024-02-1651 min
The Black Sherpa PodcastS2 E2: Smashing Glass Ceilings With Toni Kent: Cuckoo, Cuckoo!In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, join me for an inspiring conversation with Toni Kent – a dynamic speaker, writer, and stand-up comedian, specialising in social mobility and corporate culture. From her rebellious school days to becoming a recognised authority, Toni shares her transformative journey and insights on the value of mentorship.Toni Kent brings a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and 20+ years of IT industry experience to the table. As a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, she empowers audiences to embrace change and foster inclusive corporate cultures.Highlights:...
2024-01-311h 14
Challenging University PodcastAdam Ballard and Ben Eckett - Directors of Gloves Not Gunz & Urban YogisWhat does it take to protect and divert young people from crime and antisocial behaviour? And how do you address the disadvantages and lack of opportunities that lead to young people believing they have no agency or choice? Adam Ballard and Ben Eckett are the Directors of Gloves Not Gunz and Urban Yogis. Together, they are using a holistic approach to provide purpose, safety and belonging to young people at risk of harm by involvement in, or proximity to, criminal activity. In our conversation, Adam and Ben sha...
2024-01-2353 min
Challenging University PodcastAnna Moynihan - Co-Founder, TaskHerHow do we get more young women to take up trades? And why are parents such a problem when it comes to showing children the value of blue collar careers? Anna Moynihan is the Co-Founder of TaskHer - the award-winning (and only!) online booking platform that connects modern homeowners to a highly-skilled, proudly professional community of tradeswomen. In our conversation, Anna shares: * Her career experiences in the world of film production and what it was like to work for MTV * How redundancy led to a rad...
2024-01-1651 min
Challenging University PodcastKeith Jeffrey - Coach for Working Class ProfessionalsHow do you put power into the hands of local communities to preserve and celebrate their culture? And how hard is it to operate in the creative arts when you didn't go to university? Keith Jeffrey began his career as a 19-year-old with a passion for music and a desire to deliver fantastic experiences to his de-industrialised community. Today, he helps working-class professionals to thrive in professional environments where class and accent bias are used to hold people back. In our conversation we discuss:
2024-01-0258 min
Challenging University PodcastJagdeep Soor - Head of Strategic Partnerships, Pathway GroupHow important is lived experience in designing programmes to connect excluded communities and individuals with meaningful opportunities? And is it possible to create and steer policy if you didn't finish your degree? Jagdeep Soor is Head of Strategic Partnerships at Pathway Group - an organisation that (amongst other things) puts the experiences and needs of multicultural communities at the heart of its programmes and service offerings. In our conversation, Jagdeep shares his views on: The talent that existed within his community growing up in the Midlands (and how a l...
2023-12-1547 min
Challenging University PodcastPaul Foot - Head of Finance, Investment Management at USSWhat does it take to lead the finance function in a Financial Services firm when you don't have a background in the industry?And how do you overcome accent and educational bias to build a career that could easily be denied to you?Paul Foot is Head of Finance for the Investment Management arm of Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. He is also the lead for their newly created Social Mobility Network. In our conversation, Paul paints a vivid picture of what it means to come from a working class background and his experiences...
2023-11-2255 min
Challenging University PodcastDavid Stubbins - Film Camera Operator, Director and EditorHow do you go from recreating your favourite comedy series with your friends for fun, to being a cameraman that’s regularly booked by BBC News and Sky Sports?And how do you find your way into film production when you don’t have any connections?David Stubbins is a freelance Film Camera Operator, Director and Editor whose career spans the worlds of travel, corporate events and televised sports.In this episode David shares:• How lack of space on his chosen A-level courses meant studying two subjects he had...
2023-11-1351 min
Challenging University PodcastAndy Kemp - Director of Partnerships, Generation UK & IrelandHow can you build a career in tech when you’re facing multiple barriers to employment? And how do participate in online training programmes when you lack access to a laptop or internet connectivity? Andy Kemp is the Director of Partnerships at Generation UK & Ireland – an organisation that bridges the gap between education and employment and helps people who are experiencing disadvantage to access opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. In our conversation, Andy shares: • The truth about the narrow distribution of opportunities in the UK & Ireland • H...
2023-11-0637 min
Challenging University PodcastCameron Phillips - Head of Customer Success, KAYBEHow does a diagnosis of autism in your 20’s help you better understand your experience of school?And how does being ‘coached’ for Oxbridge clash when you can’t perform recall under pressure?Cameron Phillips is Head of Customer Success at @KAYBE_Group and was expected by his school to go on to study for a degree but he found he was unsuited to high-pressure exam situations.In our conversation, Cameron shares:• Why he swapped studying for A-levels for overtime shifts in a kitchen• What it was about exams...
2023-10-3124 min
Challenging University PodcastLara Vafiadis - Atlantic Adventurer and Director of SalesHow do you combine a sense of adventure with a career in sales?And how do you even begin to plan to row the Atlantic solo?Lara Vafiadis (aka 'This Girl Rows') is someone who embodies the term 'Drive and Determination'. From earning her Yachtmaster Certificate aged just 21 to completing the 'World's Toughest Row' solo just a few years later, Lara's story is one of optimism, focus and the value of pursuing your passions.In this episode, Lara shares:Why her teachers were disappointed that she...
2023-10-0351 min
Challenging University PodcastSol N'Jie - President; Wasps Rugby Club, Rock Photographer and Charity DirectorHow does it feel to be the first black rugby player in the UK? And the first black ski instructor for artificial slopes in the UK? And the first person to co-ordinate a major public event finishing in The Mall? How about having 600 of your rock photographs licensed to Getty Images? And how do you do all these things when you began life as a Ward of Court? Solomon (Sol) N'Jie has had an incredible career spanning multiple industries which includes a number of firsts. In this...
2023-09-231h 06
Challenging University PodcastNana Agyemang - Proposition Delivery Manager, BarclaysHow does it feel to grow up in a family and a culture where university is an expectation, not a choice?To answer this question, I’m joined by Nana Agyemang, Proposition Delivery Manager at Barclays. Born in Ghana, Nana moved to the UK to begin his secondary education and always knew that he was expected to go to university – whether he wanted to or not! In this episode we explore Nana’s experiences of: The differences between the Ghanaian and UK education systemEducational expectations – and the reasons behind themDiscovering the value of apprentic...
2023-08-2947 min
Challenging University PodcastKirstin Coughtrie - Founder and Innovation Architect, Gaia LearningHow do you cope with school when you're neurodivergent?And what do you do when your child is neurodivergent but you can no longer afford to send them to a school that gives them the support that they need?Kirstin Coughtrie is the Founder and Innovation Architect of Gaia Learning - an award-winning online school for neurodivergent thinkers. Gaia was born out of Kirstin's own experiences of the education system as a pupil, teacher and parent of a child with additional needs. In our conversation, we discuss how Kirstin:* Moved...
2023-08-1058 min
Challenging University PodcastJulie Simpson - Founder & CEO, ResourceiTWhen you have to start work at 16 years old to contribute to the household budget, how do you avoid becoming trapped in low-income employment?And how do you meaningfully re-enter the workplace as a young single mum? In this episode of the Challenging University Podcast, IT channel legend Julie Simpson shares:* The impact of her dad's death on her education and family circumstances* How she carved out a rewarding career of her own choosing* Why she and her husband sold their house to fund the creation...
2023-07-1650 min
Challenging University PodcastTayo Adesina - Founder & CEO, Trash GxngWhen you've got a flourishing career with a leading consulting firm, why would you leave to start a Community Interest Company?Tayo Adesina is the Founder and CEO of Trash Gxng, an organisation that addresses the issues of social isolation via creative programmes that build community and give a voice to youth who may otherwise be excluded from social and workplace opportunities.In our conversation, Tayo talks about:* How the loss of his friend David to suicide brought his purpose into sharp focus* Why young people are not...
2023-07-0630 min
Challenging University PodcastBeth Britton - Award-winning Content Creator; Consultant, Campaigner & SpeakerHow do you create an entirely unique career based on your life's experiences? And how do you end up advising government bodies, global leaders and policy-makers when you haven't got a degree? Beth Britton is an award-winning content creator, consultant, trainer, campaigner and speaker who specialises in the field of elderly care with a specific focus on dementia. In this episode, Beth speaks movingly about: * Bullying and being home-schooled* Her father's dementia and the path to diagnosis * Combining work and study with helping to care for...
2023-06-1349 min
Challenging University PodcastSam Darling - Cyber Security SpecialistIf you leave university two years into your degree, does it mean it's all been a waste? Not for Sam Darling!After a frank conversation with his tutor revealed he had earned enough credits to secure a HND, Sam left university and continued a career story that had started at the age of 16.Having already gained vast amounts of work experience (and co-authored a popular book), Sam knew that industry was moving faster than the speed of his degree course - and that opportunities to grow were there for the taking.
2023-06-0551 min
Joy Fueled and Jesus Led54. Dr. Kent Smith's Unique Contribution to the Relational Revolution: The Life and Love of God Begs A Different Way of Governing OurselvesIn this episode, Toni has the joy of interviewing her good friend, colleague and fellow author of Relational Revolution and Joy Fueled, Dr. Kent Smith. A professor of 30+ years at Abilene Christian University and co-founder of LK10 and the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture, Dr. Smith has lived a lifetime experimenting with learning communities and is a master architect of creating communities that can love and lead well together with each other and with God. The inability to healthily make decisions together has brought about more division and corruption of power in the church (and world for that matter...
2023-05-251h 01
Challenging University PodcastJo Hughes - Founder, Joanna Hughes Solicitor ApprenticeshipsHow does it feel when you've won a place at uni, but you are intimidated by the social and cultural capital that surrounds you for the first time? And what does it take to help co-ordinate a new collaboration around solicitor apprenticeships in the City of London led by the Chair of the CLLS Training Committee? Jo Hughes is the founder of Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships, an organisation that helps law firms and in-house legal counsel to set up solicitor apprenticeship programmes that attract and retain aspiring young legal professionals from outside of the traditional u...
2023-05-2243 min
Challenging University PodcastCharlotte Gray - Veterinary Nurse ApprenticeIf you've got university offers on the table for a degree in the career of your childhood dreams and you decide that uni is no longer for you - does it mean the dream is over? Not for Charlotte Gray!Work experience in a veterinary practice post A-levels proved to her that she wanted to immerse herself in the day-to-day life of caring for animals rather than spending three years at university. In this episode, Charlotte illustrates a route into veterinary nursing that isn't often talked about at school, demonstrates the value of...
2023-05-0420 min
Tonight is the BlastEso Punk que lo llamaron New Wave, Tonight is The Blast, Capítulo 21, Punk Rock, Hardcore y Garage Radio ShowY al Punk lo llamaron New Wave, Tonight is The Blast, Capítulo 21, Punk Rock, Hardcore y Garage Radio Show. Seguimos navegando por el mundo sin rumbo y dando tumbos por el tiempo del Punk Rock, Hardcore y Garage, en esta ocasión el Kaos nos ha llevado a darnos cuenta que se les ocurrió llamar New Wave a una forma distinta de hacer Punk, si lo escuchas sabrás el qué y si lo compartes serás mejor persona aun si cabe. Tu opinión cuenta contacta con el programa https://linktr.ee/tonightistheblast Si te gusta el programa compárt...
2023-05-011h 00
Challenging University PodcastJohn Noakes - Principal Partner Development Specialist, AWSHow do you go from a career at sea to riding the crest of the technology wave all the way to the cloud? And how do you go from setting your sights on the top job to carving a path that will get you there? In this interview, John shares his career story which takes in: • Setting off to sea aged just 16• Becoming a Master Mariner by the age of 26 • Charting a whole new course in IT hardware as an IBM sales apprentice aged 30• Switching into software as a specialist at Microsoft• Exploring...
2023-04-2851 min
Challenging University PodcastEmma-Jane Taylor - Founder, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Advocate for Survivors of Child Sex AbuseWhen your secondary school is more focused on controlling your behaviour than understanding the root cause, and your headmistress tells you that you'll be "a failure" - how do you find the confidence and motivation to create success on your own terms and break some serious taboos?In this episode, Emma-Jane Taylor shares her incredible career story which began with a whirlwind of dancing, temping, hairdressing and earning a living in Spain, to finding herself selling printer warranties. Finding success in a 'normal' job proved to her that she wanted to be an...
2023-03-081h 06
Challenging University PodcastJames Gray - Managing Director, Graystone StrategyWhen you’re set on either becoming either a merchant banker or a helicopter pilot as a teenager, how do you end up providing business consultancy to some of the largest mobile network operators in the world?James Gray is the Founder and Managing Director of Graystone Strategy and Chairman of the charity Frontline Children. In this interview, James shares his career story which takes in:• Running the top-performing branch of an electrical retailer by his mid-twenties• Winning a car and flipping it for a Ferrari• Meeting a film star whi...
2023-03-021h 03
Challenging University PodcastOmar Sadik - Co-Founder, TrainYoHow do you go from selling Sky door-to-door to becoming co-founder of an organisation that trains people in the art of technology sales?And how do you create your own vision of career success when your family believe that university is the only way?Omar Sadik is Co-Founder of TrainYo - a disruptive start-up that is opening up the world of technology sales careers to everyone. For free. Regardless of socio-economic or educational background.As a highly capable student, it was expected that Omar would go to university. And, despite...
2023-02-2446 min
Challenging University PodcastDarren Timmins - Chief Technology Officer, IntuitaWhat does it take to create an academy designed to fill a global skills gap? And how do you tackle the challenge of holding AI to account when you left education after your A-Levels?Darren Timmins is CTO at Intuita, an organisation dedicated to finding value in data and driving positive change. In this episode, he shares how an early love of engineering plus the opportunity to participate in an academy at the National Coal Board put him on a path that saw him witness some of the biggest moments in the evolution of technology.
2023-02-1750 minJoy Fueled and Jesus Led43. LK10's Unique Contribution to the Relational Revolution Pat 1Today, Toni introduces John White, her friend, colleague and mentor. He is also the founder of LK10, Host of Stories Of the Revolution and co-author, with Kent Smith and Toni, of Joy-Fueled and Relational Revolution coming soon. In this episode, John and Toni sense God’s heart for them and share how LK10 is sourcing the Relational Revolution by merging soul care and mission into a church expression that produces spontaneous sustainable transformation.
If you need a community where you can grow a secure hesed attachment, and you want to see sustainable transformation in your own life tha...
2023-02-1630 min
Challenging University PodcastSam Hornsby - Co-Founder, ERIC - the award-winning career appWith creative industries in the UK valued in excess of £100bn and growing 5x faster than the national economy – why is it so hard to access opportunities?After having her early creative ambitions crushed by elements of the education system, Sam Hornsby knew there had to be a better way to connect young people with the incredible possibilities that the creative industries have to offer. And so, the career exploration app ERIC was born. But not before Sam explored some very different avenues of her own.Having been turned down by three art sch...
2023-02-1055 min
Challenging University PodcastJordan Wylie MBE - Adventurer and authorWhat motivates you to build a school when you didn't enjoy secondary education? And how do you gain a Masters Degree in Maritime Security when you barely scraped your GCSE's? Jordan Wylie MBE is an adventurer and author with more than one incredible story to tell. In this episode, he shares how he went from being a teenage tearaway to serving in the British Army, and how this put him on the path to an academic and cultural education that set the tone for a life of adventure and learning....
2023-02-0256 min
Challenging University PodcastBrad Tipp - Chief Growth Officer, TeraweWhere can a one-way ticket to Israel take you? For Brad Tipp, it was the beginning of a lifetime of unshackling himself from expectations and following the evolution of technology from manually dealing with mainframes, through to advising US and UK public sector on the finer points of cloud computing.In our continent-crossing conversation, Brad explains why personal traits are so important; the value of digging your heels in, and why it is vital to keep your integrity when making career decisions.We also explore the challenges in being a...
2022-12-191h 07
Challenging University PodcastHarry Bryars - Marketing ProfessionalWhat options do you have when you know you’re ready to enter the world of work, but the education system is not designed with this in mind? Harry Bryars was already using his skills as a copywriter and web developer to earn an income before he sat his GCSEs. By the age of 18, he had established himself as a talented marketing professional, moved into his first flat, and put into action a plan that would see him fulfilling his ambition to move to London. In our conversation, Harry shares how his...
2022-11-1739 min
Challenging University PodcastAmanda Dorsett - Head of Production, Resource ProductionsWhat does it take to get into the film industry when you don't have connections? And how do you earn a degree when you don't 'test well'? Amanda Dorsett, Head of Production at Resource Productions shares her story of breaking into the film industry, the power of apprenticeships and the opportunities that exist in a sector that is always searching for fresh talent. She also shares how studying for a degree whilst at work gives you a confidence and edge that isn't there when you've just left sch...
2022-10-2132 min
Challenging University PodcastRose Syed - Technical Cloud Architect, Co-Founder - Young Adult Tech FoundationWhen expectations for you to go to university are high (and you’re clearly capable) how do you tell your family that you want to work in tech instead? And how do you find a way in?Rose Syed is a Technical Cloud Architect and is also the co-founder of the Young Adult Tech Foundation which helps people aged 16-18 who have struggled within the education system to successfully explore the world of technology careers.In this episode, Rose explains the importance and value of being honest about what you want and the cr...
2022-10-1441 min
Challenging University PodcastMatt Skelton - Finance DirectorWhen injury brings a halt to your professional studies, does it spell the end of your career?Matt Skelton is a Finance Director with a specialism in technology SMEs and a fascinating career history.A born problem solver, Matt demonstrates the power of reframing a lack of experience as an opportunity to learn and how saying "yes" to big challenges enabled him to find his niche.In this episode, Matt explains how you can turn concerns about your qualifications into a means to define the type of work you want...
2022-09-1237 min
Challenging University PodcastMichael Lonnon - Industry Marketing LeadWhat happens if you start university and then decide it isn't for you? Shouldn't you just see it through? Michael Lonnon has built a career in technology marketing by epitomising the growth mindset of 'fail fast, learn, move on'. After two false-starts in further and higher education, Michael secured his first role in marketing by asking a direct question and has - ever since - used his tenacity, eye for opportunity and self-belief to carve out the career that he wants. Michael talks candidly about his early yea...
2022-08-0939 min
Challenging University PodcastLiz Waugh - Global Director of Sales Enablement, CrayonIf you had to fully support yourself aged 18, what would you do?In this episode of university, challenged Liz Waugh describes how when her parents relocated abroad she decided to defer a university offer and simultaneously worked three jobs until she found her feet in the world of technology.From starting out as a specialist in software asset management, Liz has forged an incredible career, taking on leadership roles that would eventually lead to her becoming Global Director of a large IT services organisation.We talk about:* navigating...
2022-07-2242 min
Challenging University PodcastDan Ball - Founder & CEO, The Early Careers Company and FoundationWhat happens when you achieve all the right grades to have your pick of the best universities, but then decide that uni life isn’t for you? Dan Ball is the Founder and CEO of The Early Careers Company and social mobility charity, The Early Careers Foundation. As a straight A/A* student throughout his school and college life, Dan had originally harboured an ambition to become a neuroscientist until a year out made him re-evaluate where he wanted to direct his energy and talents. So, he stepped into the world of work an...
2022-07-1337 min
Challenging University PodcastTom Armstrong - Fashion Marketing Professional and Founder Member of Common PeopleHow do you build a career in fashion marketing where you get to work with brands from premium loungewear specialists to global sportswear giants? And how do you do that when no-one in your community works in the industry *and* the industry is structurally designed to be hard to access for people with your background or experience? Tom Armstrong shares his story of how a love of music and fashion, coupled with an irrepressible need to be creative, led him from working in a shop at the weekends to launching a magazine t...
2022-06-1753 min
Challenging University PodcastBonus episode - Be Your Own ChangeWhat does it take to be your own change?This bonus episode shares a technique I use in my Be Your Own Change / It's Too Risky! workshops to help you to:Verbalise what it is you wantCommit to taking steps to achieve itMake fears seem more manageableThink biggerHold yourself accountableI'd love to know what you think - if you want to talk about arranging a session for your team, head to https://tonikent.co.uk/contact/#growthmindset #podcasting Hosted on Acast...
2022-06-1312 min
Challenging University PodcastFelicity Halstead - Founder, GoodWorkSocial mobility is not just about access to university and yet existing social mobility programmes often focus on this, which means there are few options available to those who struggled in the traditional education system. Without qualifications, thousands of talented young adults never have the opportunity to make the most of their potential. GoodWork is changing this. In this episode of university, challenged, GoodWork's founder, Felicity Halstead, shares how her organisation aims to address the gap that exists and open up access to professional careers through a combination of early careers training for...
2022-05-2340 min
Challenging University PodcastTerry Butcher - artist, pilot, engineerThis is an extremely special episode with a man who, as a 3 year old, dreamed of becoming a pilot.Born in "an East London slum" and losing four years of education due to World War II, Terry's story is one of overcoming multiple odds to achieve his dream and a reminder that his experiences are still within living memory.From women pawning their shoes during the week, to Friendly Societies looking after communities before the advent of the NHS and the welfare state, Terry paints a vivid picture of life as a child...
2022-05-1558 min
Challenging University PodcastLyndsey Charlton - Chief Operating Officer, Daisy GroupEver wondered exactly where an apprenticeship could take you? How about starting you off on a journey all the way to the board?This episode of university, challenged features Lyndsey Charlton, Chief Operating Officer and Board Director at Daisy Group - one of the UK’s largest providers of communications, IT and cloud services. She is also Non-Executive Director for Groundbreaker and a qualified dance instructor.From her early days on a Youth Training Scheme in County Durham through to a Modern Apprenticeship and NVQ, Lyndsey’s story is one of how growing up i...
2022-04-0750 min
Challenging University PodcastTara Rule - Senior Director, Commercial Strategy and Operations, and Qualified CoachHow do you get from busy to balanced? And how do you go from starting out as an office assistant to becoming a senior director for commercial strategy and operations at one of the world's most recognised technology brands? In this episode, Tara Rule shares not just her career journey, but also top tips for success based on her experiences of balancing a demanding corporate role with raising a family. As well as being a senior director (and a certified accountant) Tara is also a qualified coach who...
2022-03-2946 min
Challenging University PodcastLorraine Fearn (Radio Access Network Architect) and Liz Hayward (Chartered Legal Executive)This episode brings a first for university, challenged with a double helping of guests in the shape of Lorraine Fearn (Radio Access Network Architect) and Liz Hayward (Chartered Legal Executive) where we discuss what it takes to make it as a woman in a male dominated field and how you're supposed to respond to the line "Girls can't be engineers"....Would love to hear any classic lines you've been fed that have made you even more resolved to make it. For me it was "If you came into my office, I'd think you were the secretary".
2022-03-1145 min
Challenging University PodcastBonus episode - #IWD2022Happy #IWD2022! This post celebrates all the phenomenal women who have featured on the podcast so far (making up 56% of guests :)). If you'd like to listen to their inspiring career stories, follow the links below.Nina Egge'Daborn - on success in the housing sector: https://lnkd.in/eJv39UkMSarah Burns MBE - on creating a career in the charity sector: https://lnkd.in/eRqXTZ3wLouize Clarke - on daring to disrupt and Digital Gum! https://lnkd.in/eDSQeVBnNayna McIntosh - on founding a successful fashion...
2022-03-0804 min
Thought Leader90. Toni Lontis & Creating a Safe Space for Growth👩⚕️ Toni’s green screen and friendly smiling face. 00:39😷 Crazy business environment with crazy things in the world. 01:49📚 Nurse with a nurse consultancy business, radio show, and book: Tony explains her self-healing in her book “Resilience” 02:58🤩 From general and perioperative nursing to being a nurse manager to statewide projects for the government. 06:64🦸♀️ Her superpower is quietness and creating a safe space for people. 08:20😌 Toni likes to impart calm all around her. 10:32🤷♀️ Lack of options for women back in the day. 11:25🎙️ Toni discovered a love for interviewing and sharing people's stories. 13:23🎧 Busin...
2022-03-0421 min
Challenging University PodcastJaime Neail - Senior Business Development Manager, Microsoft UK&I at CitrixHow do you go from fixing fax machines to being responsible for a multi-million pound alliance between two global corporations? In this episode, Jaime Neail – Senior Business Development Manager for Microsoft at Citrix – shares his experiences of working his way up through the technology industry and the skills that have held him in good stead in a sector where many believe you have to be extremely techy or degree-educated to get ahead. We talk about the power of listening, committing to learning and why wanting to win is a powerful asset in con...
2022-03-0439 min
Challenging University PodcastJulie Genney - Professional Mindset CoachJulie Genney is mindset coach who works with businesswomen that lead purpose and passion led businesses. Through her work, Julie helps her clients to uncover and answer the question “What’s stopping you from changing the world? “. In this episode, Julie shares her family history in educational campaigning and how her parents' attitude to education influenced her schooling. We talk about her experiences inthe banking sector, finding her feet on the career ladder, and how a to return to study while working fired her passion for learning. We also tal...
2022-02-2255 min
10 Minuten - Ein Podcast über Filme, Serien, Comics und Musik10 minuten 6 - superman - secret identityClark Kent lebt in Kansas, seine Eltern sind Farmer und fanden es damals sehr witzig ihn nach dem berühmten Alter Ego von Superman zu benennen. Er hält nicht so viel davon und nicht nur die total lustigen Geschenke zu Weihnachten und seinem Geburtstag gehen ihm auf die Nerven, auch seine Mitschüler machen ihm das Leben schwer. Bis er eines Tages dann doch fliegen kann. Eine Geschichte von einem Superman in einer Welt die solche Typen nur aus dem Comic kennt. Kann das was oder ist das nur ein unnötiger Aufguss des alten Themas? Im Podcast hab...
2022-01-2110 min
Challenging University PodcastLez Graham MA - Award-Winner, Author and Canine Behaviour ConsultantHow do you go from leaving school being told "there's nothing we can do for you" to becoming a leader in your field, someone who creates their own unique methodology that instructors now teach to create a trusted relationship between owner and pet gun dog?Lez Graham's story is as interesting as it is inspiring. Despite leaving school without GCSE's, her career to date has included riding instructor, coder, project leader on Y2K for one of the world's largest financial institutions, kinesiologist specialising in human, equine and canine treatment, Founder of the Kinesiology Association of New...
2021-12-3059 min
Challenging University Podcastfrom money mindset to managing director aged 21 - Conor CottonIf you had three university offers on the table, what would you do?For Conor Cotton, it crystallised a decision to make his mark on the world of work. From an initial motivation of making money, Conor soon realised that by surrounding himself with people he could learn from, he could accelerate both his professional and personal growth beyond chasing bigger pay checks.With business books by his bedside and having crafted a clear vision, Conor became the Managing Director of Not Going To Uni - a company with a long track record in successfully...
2021-12-0551 min
Challenging University Podcastcoding, caring and cloud solution architecture - Akua ApeagyeiAkua Apeagyei is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft on a degree apprenticeship programme. She's also a young carer, an award-winner and the founder of Anomalys Foundation - an Instagram community she has created to bring more young people into STEM.In this episode, Akua talks about the source of her resilience, the importance of spotting opportunities and why education doesn't just take place in the classroom. There's also a gap year that is nothing like what most people would expect, picking up the programming language Python in a day and the magic of mentoring.
2021-11-2931 min
It May Interest You To Know...Episode 32 - Shelley Fabares and Mike FarrellShelley Fabares began her career tap dancing and modeling from the age three years old. She appeared on such TV shows as Captain Midnight (1954) and Annie Oakley (1954) and at the age 12, she made her professional film debut in the Rock Hudson/Cornell Borchers tearjerker Never Say Goodbye (1956) as Hudson's daughter, and went on to play kid sister roles in the rock 'n' roll-themed Rock, Pretty Baby! (1956) and its sequel Summer Love (1957) both starring John Saxon. Early TV appearances included the Producers' Showcase adaptation of Our Town starring Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman. She was Young Cathy in a Matinee Theatre...
2021-11-2600 min
Challenging University Podcastembracing opportunity and making it in Italy with Leanne BarrieCan you imagine passing your UK driving test aged 18 and a month later you're behind the wheel on the roads of Chianti?How about if your first job after earning your BTEC was nannying for an Italian family in Tuscany and you didn't speak the language? Terrifying right? Not for Leanne Barrie.Leanne's story is one of being expected to leave home at 18, receiving sound advice from her dad that opportunity was not on her Hastings doorstep, and how the family she first started working for adopted her as one of their own - from...
2021-11-0240 min
Challenging University Podcastcomms, coaching and chemistry with Karen MoyseHow do you secure a career in communications that takes you all the way to being offered Chief Exec if you didn't go to uni?And how do you tell Sir Martin Sorrell that you want something other than the top job?!In this wide-ranging conversation, Time to Think Coach Karen Moyes describes in hilarious detail her educational exploits including failing the 11 plus and being sent to an all-girls school; how being 18 and determined to prove people wrong is an incredible asset and why you should never be afraid to ask for what you want.
2021-10-1958 min
Challenging University Podcastbonus episode - peersHow much did your friends influence your decisions at school? In this bonus episode I talk about raving in a disused psychiatric hospital, why grafting was our number one priority and how university just wasn't discussed amongst my friendship group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1105 min
Challenging University Podcastpersonal courage, cochlear implants and a career in tech with James SimmsWhat is the impact on your educational and career choices when you are born profoundly deaf?In this episode, James Simms explains how his experiences of growing up with cochlear implants and being the first profoundly deaf individual to attend his secondary school led to him having to stand up – and stand out – to access opportunities that people who are born with hearing take for granted.Alongside insights into how it felt to study A-levels and go through the interview process during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, James highlights how applying for an a...
2021-10-0434 min
Challenging University Podcastliving your values - beauty, recruitment and life at LinkedIn with Katie MoonHow do you go from working on a make-up counter to being responsible for Customer Success at LinkedIn?For Katie Moon it was a story of hard graft, asking smart questions and surviving the initial low pay, long hours culture of recruitment in London in her early 20s. And while Katie enjoyed excitement and success, she wasn't able to see the value she had to offer until a family emergency made her pause.After her dad received a terminal cancer diagnosis, Katie took time out during which she was able to refocus and reprioritise. She...
2021-09-3038 min
Challenging University Podcastbonus episode - first jobWant to know what me and my friends called each other at our first job? Scrubbers!! Yes, we were all cleaners at the AA before we had even left school. In this five minute episode I talk buffing machines, being responsible and why one gold earring doesn't make you George Michael....#careers #firstjob #clearner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-2305 min
Challenging University Podcasta quest, The Queen and KPMG with David McIntoshWould you know what to say if you found yourself on a Zoom call with Her Majesty the Queen in your early 20s? David McIntosh did.As Scotland's first ever Management Consulting apprentice at KPMG, and the Co-Chair of the firm's UK Social Mobility network, David's life story so far makes for powerful listening. So much so, he was chosen to speak with Her Majesty as part of the firm's 150th anniversary celebrations.In our conversation, David explains how growing up in receipt of free school meals and with uniform and holidays provided by veteran's...
2021-09-2046 min
Challenging University Podcastbonus episode - educationWondering what spurs me on to produce this podcast? Well, this is a good place to start :)Here's five minutes on what happened when I discovered my dad had terminal cancer during my first year of GCSE's, why I realised working in a fruit and veg shop wasn't going to be the start of a beautiful career and what happened once I'd sat my A-levels.#childhoodbereavement #education #careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-1904 min
Challenging University Podcastfinancial services and a five-year philosophy with Nigel ChambersEver wondered what a Chief of Staff does? Or why setting a target to double your salary every five years is not about money?Nigel Chambers is Chief of Staff at the global foreign exchange services organisation XE. In this episode he talks about his early life on a council estate and how going to the pub with less money than his friends steered him away from college but into an even better opportunity - that of a paid traineeship at TSB Trust Company.Despite being a straight-A student who was also good at sport, Nigel didn't experience pressure from...
2021-09-1353 min
Challenging University Podcastfrom shop floor to building a successful fashion brand with Nayna McIntoshWhat does it take to go from being a 'Saturday Girl' at M&S to establishing a successful women's fashion brand?To answer that question, I'm joined by Nayna McIntosh, CEO and Founder of womenswear label Hope Fashion.From recounting her parents' reactions when she failed to achieve the A-level results needed to go to university, to feeling like her gender and race meant she didn't fit on the management team of one of the UK's biggest high street stores, Nayna shares her experiences of going from the shop floor to shaking up how fashion...
2021-09-0654 min
Reputation Capital23. Toni Lontis & Introversion as a Superpower👩⚕️ Toni’s journey from being a nurse to an author and speaker. 04:25📻 Her audiobook producer was the one to point out how special her voice was. 05:25👩💼 Toni started out as a general nurse, but worked her way up to managing statewide projects for the government. 07:44👄 Introversion as a superpower: Creating safe places for others to tell their truths. 09:17 ❓ Why Toni chose nursing. 12:22🤸 She discovered a love of interviewing, collecting people’s stories, and amplifying their voices in her mid-50s. 14:21🎙️ Toni is not a podcaster: Podcasting is just a byproduct of what she does. 16...
2021-08-2122 min
Challenging University Podcastit's got to be possible - right? with Shaun FrohlichIf your name was on a list of test results pinned to a board, would you look from the top down or the bottom up?* In this very special episode, business founder and non-executive director Shaun Frohlich shares a wealth of stories and insights into what has taken him from a "square-bashing school" that he couldn't wait to get away from to a position where today he's helped dozens of business leaders to successfully increase and realise the value in their organisations. From his earliest beginnings of being adopted by highly academic parents (and his father's experiences as an escapee Ge...
2021-08-201h 01
Challenging University Podcastentrepreneurialism and intention with Kris BrittonWhat is it that makes a successful entrepreneur? For Kris Britton it's all about intention. From organising a show-stopping event to raise money for charity at secondary school (attracting so much attention his parents had to secure a credit card machine) to creating a beauty business that supplied to major tv news outlets aged just 18, Kris has always set self-limiting beliefs to one side. Today, as co-founder and director of marketing agency, KAYBE, Kris translates his passion into serious results that inspire others. In this interview, we discuss how Kris's early experiences influence his hiring practices, why intentional short steps...
2021-08-1348 min
That's My NameToni Kent: a confusing first name, nicknames, and identity associated with the label 'mummy'Toni Kent is a professional speaker, compere and stand up with a specific focus on social mobility. Using her own journey as a rich seam of material and humour as a means to diffuse what can be a tricky topic, Toni’s performed for audiences that range from corporate insurers and tech firms to local hospices and hundreds of Women’s Institute members.
In today's episode, Toni discusses how her name was chosen, her funny experiences with having a confusing first name, having to learn her husband's friend's actual names and nicknames, and identity associated with being a pa...
2021-08-1132 min
Challenging University Podcastdaring to disrupt and Digital Gum with Louize ClarkeWhen Louize Clarke changed the spelling of her name aged 12, it was clear that she was destined for a life of disruption. In this episode, Louize shares how setting out on a path of learning through experience led to her challenging the way recruitment gets done, taking on Tech Nation on the behalf of Thames Valley start-ups and creating a dedicated space where people from all walks of life build the digital skills capital they need to succeed. We also talk about what it takes to run a business with your partner and still stay sane, whether our own experiences...
2021-08-0639 min
Challenging University PodcastPizza Express, Pride and partner marketing with Jack BloggThis episode with Jack Blogg offers an engaging, upbeat and interesting insight into what it takes to go from being a shift manager at Pizza Express to creating a career in technology marketing. Jack talks about coming out at 13, second year struggles at college and how hospitality feels like family. We discuss that moment when you realise how much you need to earn to rent your own place and the sense of dread that comes with making the switch from education to being out in the 'big wide world'. Today, Jack heads up Partner Marketing for the UK&I at...
2021-07-3032 min
Challenging University Podcastfrom childcare professional to founding an award-winning charity with Sarah Burns MBEHow do you go from starting your professional life as a nursery nurse to founding an award-winning charity that's helped close to one thousand women enter the workforce? As the daughter of parents who held academia in extremely high regard, Sarah Burns MBE wasn't sure where life would take her after having to re-sit her exams. Sarah talks openly about how it feels to be pre-judged on the basis of your siblings' performance, the impact of moving countries during the last two years of her studies and the power of transferable skills in helping her make the switch from childcare...
2021-07-2343 min
Challenging University Podcastfinding happiness in the housing sector with Nina Egge'DabornWhat does it take to carve a successful career in housing? How about combining that with running your own business?Nina Egge'Daborn is an Aftercare Specialist at VIVID, a leading provider of affordable homes and housing-related services in the south of England. She also runs her own business in partnership with her husband.In this episode Nina shares her experiences of education in the UK and USA, describes her first steps on the career ladder as an 'Office Under Manager' at a solicitors, and explains how her experiences have shaped the career choices...
2021-07-1637 min
Challenging University PodcastIntroWelcome to university, challenged. A podcast that challenges the notion that in order to have a successful, interesting, rewarding career, you have to go to university.This 60 second intro covers what the show's about and what you can expect.Got a story you'd like to tell? Connect with me on LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-1401 min
Career Interrupted[Episode 93] Don't let barriers get in your way. How Toni Kent thrived to achieve a freelance life she lovesThere’s a brilliant exercise in this week’s episode that you need to hear (check it out at 30:14). It’s Toni Kent’s version of a TechPixies BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal, in case you’re wondering) and it helped her work out what she REALLY wanted. Today, Toni, our guest on the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast, is enjoying a pretty sweet ride through life: 🎭 doing stand-up comedy about social mobility, ✍️ poetry about Hoovering up loom bands, and 🎤 writing raps for sales directors (a strong rival to the TechPixies birthday rap, no doubt! Woo-oo-oo-ooo!). But her life hasn’t also been...
2021-06-3039 min
Going to Bed with GarcelleGoing to Bed with Lala Kent and Toni DuclottniGarcelle goes to bed with iconic Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent and gorgeous momtrepreneur Toni Duclottni. The ladies talk everything from the Vanderpump Rules mass pregnancy to their dream location for sex! Nothing is held back - especially when they admit who they pleasure themselves to. Come to bed with us!
2021-06-1731 min
The Feminifesto PodcastEpisode 62 - Toni Haastrup In this episode, Vaishnavi and Kirthi speak to Dr Toni Haastrup. She is a Senior Lecturer in International Security at the University of Kent and is interested in the gender dynamics and processes of change within regional security institutions. Dr Toni's current research examines the practices and implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the African and European Unions. In addition to teaching on international security issues, she is also Editor in Chief of the Journal of Common Market Studies and co-convener of UACES Research Network, Gendering EU Studies. Dr Toni is a graduate of University of...
2021-05-1348 min
Origin Story with David McIntosh Jr#20 - Toni Kent – Conquering Life with ComedyToni is a stand up comedian, professional speaker, author and advocate in Social Mobility and Women in Tech.
Toni helps corporates, charities and business networks find their funny with compering, speaking and writing services that are high energy and humorous.
Toni stops by to outlay her transition from poverty to professional speaking and comedy. She details her wild youth and her successful career at Microsoft too.
Toni teaches us how organisations can use humour to deliver impactful messages on sensitive subjects and how individuals can start to make light of the traumas and...
2021-04-291h 04
Kent's Kidney StoriesEpisode 66: AAKP Ambassador Toni Martin's 3 Year Transplant Anniversary SpecialKent interviews Toni Martin a two-time kidney transplant recipient. Toni discusses her journey with kidney disease and touches on her role as an advocate. Another in a series of AAKP Kidney anniversaries. Click here for more information on the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode, contact Kent at kent.bressler@kidneysolutions.org For more information on Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
2021-04-0345 min
The Profitable WriterThe Writing Routines of 5 Famous AuthorsThe central idea of the Daily Writer podcast is the importance of habits and routines to our writing success. There may be some authors who have great success by producing books in sudden bursts of energy every once in a while. However, the vast majority of working writers have schedules, habits, routines, and rituals for a consistent production schedule. On this episode, you'll learn about the writing routines of five famous authors: E. B. White, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway, Jodi Picoult, and Toni Morrison. You'll also learn how to apply these lessons to your own...
2021-03-0719 min
The Chicago Bullseye Podcasts – Chicago BullseyeChicago Bullseye 449 – Interview with Bulls Dynasty Beat Writer Kent McDillSee Red Fred interviews Kent McDill @KMcDill, the only Bulls Beat Writer to cover all 6 Bulls Title Teams.
Kent McDill 411 2:25
Doug Collins vs. Phil Jackson 7:00
Why was Doug Collins Fired? 8:30
The Game 7 Loss to the Pistons in 1990 11:30
You were the only Beat Writer to cover all six championship teams. Which one of those teams did you feel was the best? What team represented the best competition? 13:30
What players/coaches did you enjoy the best relationship with / who did you enjoy interviewing? What players/coaches/FO were more...
2020-05-2200 minThe Chicago Bullseye Podcasts – Chicago BullseyeChicago Bullseye 449 – Interview with Bulls Dynasty Beat Writer Kent McDillSee Red Fred interviews Kent McDill @KMcDill, the only Bulls Beat Writer to cover all 6 Bulls Title Teams.
Kent McDill 411 2:25
Doug Collins vs. Phil Jackson 7:00
Why was Doug Collins Fired? 8:30
The Game 7 Loss to the Pistons in 1990 11:30
You were the only Beat Writer to cover all six championship teams. Which one of those teams did you feel was the best? What team represented the best competition? 13:30
What players/coaches did you enjoy the best relationship with / who did you enjoy interviewing? What players/coaches/FO were more...
2020-05-2200 min
The Freelancers ClubOvercoming Freelancer's FearIn this episode we're talking about fear - all those things that hold us back or terrify us about being self employed. We look at the fear of rejection, money worries, the fear that we lack experience and the worry that work will dry up. Host LJ Stocks is joined by author, speaker, compere and stand up comedian, Toni Kent, and together they see if there's a way through all this fear and look at practical ways to overcome it.
Instagram @thefreelancersclub
Email - hello@ljstocks.co.uk
Toni Kent - www.tonikent...
2020-02-0425 min
Smart Works ReadingSmart Talks: Wellness event - Come along!All you need to know about the Smart Talks: Wellness event, hosted by Smart Works Reading on the 24th January. This wellness event is a chance to refresh, relax and renew, and in this podcast our event host, Toni Kent talks to LJ Stocks about who's coming, what's happening and why you should definitely be there.
You can book tickets by clicking here.
Find out more about the work of Smart Works Reading here.
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2020-01-0816 min