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The Black CircleThe Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand with Elizabeth SolaruSeason 2 is HERE! I’m thrilled to kick things off with the incredible Elizabeth Solaru, The Luxprenuer herself! Join us as we dive into the art of building a luxury brand, embracing bold entrepreneurship, and creating success on your own terms. Tune in now and level up your journey!
2025-01-1946 minThe Black CircleEp 20: Empowering Black Voices with Nyle Mcintosh, Founder of Black Things UKJoin us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Nyle Mcintosh, the visionary behind Black Things UK, a groundbreaking media company dedicated to uplifting Black culture through engaging visual content. Discover how Nyle’s innovative work educates, entertains, and champions Black-centric narratives, amplifying businesses and voices within the community. From being featured on platforms like BBC 1Xtra and Represent Radio to earning a spot in Guap's 30 Under 30 Blacklist, learn about the journey, insights, and impact that have captivated over 213k followers on Instagram and 361k on TikTok.
2024-11-1727 minThe Black CircleEP:19 BAFTA winning TV and film producer Tobi KyerematengJoin us for Episode 19 as we chat with BAFTA-winning film and TV producer Tobi Kyeremateng, whose stellar career spans projects with BBC, Netflix, Channel 4, and more. Discover her journey from South London to Forbes' 30 Under 30!
2024-11-1037 minThe Black CircleEP18: Matthew Addai – CEO & Co-founder of CashBlack and AfrofiliateIn 2020, amid the global anti-racism movement, Matthew Addai and his two younger brothers founded CashBlack, a platform designed to give you cashback when supporting Black-owned businesses.With a background as an ex-professional trader and hedge fund portfolio manager, Matthew has taken his entrepreneurial spirit to the next level by creating a space that not only encourages spending within the Black community but rewards it too. Discover how CashBlack is making an impact by promoting equity and economic empowerment.
2024-10-2051 minThe Black CircleEP17: BAFTA Nominated Playwright and Actress, Yolanda MercyJoin us in Episode 17 as we chat with Yolanda Mercy, an award-winning British Nigerian writer and performer whose work spans across stage, screen, and audio. With projects in 8 countries and collaborations with Disney, Channel 4, BBC, and more, Yolanda shares her journey to international acclaim. From her hit plays Quarter Life Crisis and failure project to being named an 'Artist to Watch' by the British Council, Yolanda opens up about her creative process, her love for storytelling, and her passion for shaping the future of the creative industries. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
2024-10-0629 minThe Black CircleEP16: YouTube Tips for Growth Surgery with Yannelle Aïssi Sr Strategic Partner Manager at YouTubeIf you're a content creator or thinking about starting your YouTube journey, this episode is packed with tips and strategies you won’t want to miss! In this episode, we're diving deep into YouTube growth strategies with Yannelle Aïssi Senior Strategic Partner Manager at YouTube who has worked directly with some of the biggest French creators and media companies. She’s here to share insider tips on how to grow your audience, maximize engagement, and understand the secrets behind how YouTube suggests videos!
2024-09-2228 minThe Black CircleEP15: “The Culture Alchemist” and Fine Jeweller Kassandra Gordon.A Journey of Heritage and Sustainability: In this episode, we discuss the inspiring journey of Kassandra Gordon, a jewellery designer whose story began with a gold locket, a cherished gift from her Mum when she was just 9 years old. This gift sparked a lifelong passion that has shaped her work in the jewellery world. We also dive into Kassandra’s commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. She shares how she works with vetted suppliers, uses conflict-free gemstones, recycled gold, and platinum, and operates as a Fairmined gold licensee, ensuring every piece is crafted with care for people an...
2024-09-0831 minThe Black CircleEP14: Tokunbo Koiki Co founder of Black Women for Black Lives & London African Food WeekIn this episode, we're joined by the incredible Tokunbo Koiki, the visionary founder of London African Food Week and Tokunbo's Kitchen. In March 2022, Tokunbo co-founded Black Women for Black Lives, a volunteer-led initiative that raised £326,000 to support Black students fleeing the war in Ukraine. She also talks about her vibrant Bottomless Plantain Brunch and Day Party, a celebration of culture and community through food. Tune in to hear how Tokunbo is bringing Nigerian cuisine to the world and making an impact beyond the kitchen.
2024-08-2551 minThe Black CircleEP13: Benjamin Bennett Co founder of Room 187, Project 1957, Vocals and VersesMeet Benjamin Bennett a British-Ghanaian writer and event producer with over 13 years in the creative industry. Co-founder of Project 1957. Ben is dedicated to building community amongst the Ghanaian diaspora, curating events in London and Accra. Ben also spearheads Vocals & Verses, a spoken word and live music event showcasing top British talent, and Room 187, the UK's hottest R&B gameshow, which has attracted over 15k attendees globally.
2024-08-1136 minThe Black CircleAnton Flanders 'AKA Nutty P' EP12 Pioneering UK MusicAnton Flanders, an award-winning UK producer, artist, engineer, and DJ, has been a key figure in the evolution of hip hop, grime, dubstep, and R&B in the UK for over 20 years. With over 1,000 PRS-registered works, he has collaborated with major labels, publishers, and top artists like Ghetts, Giggs, Casisdead, and Wretch32. His latest release with rapper and mental health advocate Shocka addresses men's mental health struggles, continuing his legacy of impactful and influential music.
2024-07-2851 minThe Black CircleZacarias Charles AKA the Queer Exec EP11 "My queerness is a green flag"In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring Zacarias Charles, also known as the Queer Exec. We dive deep into his journey of self-determination and explore how embracing both Blackness and Queerness serves as a green flag in life. Join us for an enlightening conversation about identity, community, and living authentically. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content!
2024-06-3051 minThe Black CircleSlidercuts with founder Mark Maciver EP10 "Barbers are like a private members club"We sit down with Mark Maciver to discuss his incredible journey from early career beginnings to becoming the owner of SliderCuts Studio. We delve into the cultural and community impact of his work, the importance of inclusivity and creating safe spaces, and the emotional significance of a haircut. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on social issues, the pressures of being a spokesperson, and innovative business strategies.
2024-06-1656 minThe Black CirclePuff Puff Ministry EP09: "Begin with the end in mind"We're joined in the studio by founders of Puff Puff Ministry and sisters, Marianne and Yossie Olaleye. Founded in 2020, Puff Puff Ministry is the UK's first ever dedicated West African dessert business. We touch on cultural integration through Puff Puff desserts in the UK market, sisterhood and synergy in a business environment and more.
2024-05-2648 minThe Black CircleJulian Hall Ultrapreneur, founder of Ultra Education EP08: "Without creativity there is no innovation"Julian Hall takes us through how he created Ultra Education UK’s #1 provider of entrepreneurial education in schools and clubs. Creativity as the essence of entrepreneurship and innovation, addressing the gap in financial literacy and generational wealth and more.
2024-05-121h 03
The Black CircleFounder of LEVILE Ola Christian: EP07: "Running a business is like a sports team"Social entrepreneur Ola Christian joins us in the studio to talk about his journey as founder of LEVILE creative agency and his key learnings along the way. We also delve into the importance of representation in the creative field, brand partnerships, creating social impact and much more!
2024-04-2844 minThe Black CircleElizabeth Okoh: Writer/Photographer EP06: I want to empower women to feel confident in their skin"This episode is in conversation with Lize Okoh, discussing her empowering style of boudoir photography, her 'Women on the Frontline' project capturing service workers during the pandemic and her debut novel, 'The Returnees' A story about the first year experiences of three British-Nigerians who leave London to move to Lagos.
2024-04-1445 min
The Black CircleIdentity 2.0 with co founder Arda Awais EP05: We've become so dehumanized by data"Episode 05 of the Black Circle dives into Identity 2.0 body of work around data misuse and its impact on the Black community. We also discuss the deadly effects of automated weapons, dark design patterns and biased AI algorithms.
2024-03-3145 min
The Black CircleDenise Brown Stylist EP04: "I wanted to be a stylist so I had to start from the bottom”This episode dives into the ups and downs of Denise' incredible journey as a stylist. We talk about her time working at ID magazine under Edward Enninful, balancing her career as a single mother and her personal transformation and healing journey.
2024-03-1744 min
The Black CircleFounder of Tayp James Mercer EP3: "If you have something good to say, put it on Tayp"In this episode, founder of Tayp, Jamer Mercer discusses Tayp' current pivot from a social media app to a B2B offering. We also discuss navigating the marketing industry, social media culture and more.
2024-03-0344 min
The Black CircleFounder or Looty Chidi Nwaubani EP02: "We start now with a completely new story"Chidi Nwaubani, the creator and founder of Looty, is a visionary designer, artist, and tech practitioner. He created Looty as a movement to re loot stolen artifacts from the continent of Africa and repatriate them back to their rightful homes.
2024-02-1941 minThe Black CircleCo founder of Last Looks Beauty and actress Samantha Russell: EP01 "Inclusivity is the star, and the hair is the story”.The Black Circle sits down with Samantha Russell, actress and founder of Last Looks Beauty, an Afro hair and makeup agency connecting hair and makeup artists (majority women of colour, confident to work on various textures and tones) with jobs on sets.
2024-02-0156 min