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How I Crushed ItJoelle Owusu-Sekyere - Editorial Director at Merky BooksJoelle Owusu-Sekyere is an awarding winning publisher of bold, engaging fiction and non-fiction books at Penguin Random House and Merky Books which is the book publisher created by Stormzy & Penguin Books.   Joelle Owusu-Sekyere ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the po...
2026-01-191h 09How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJoelle Owusu-Sekyere - Editorial Director at Merky BooksJoelle Owusu-Sekyere is an awarding winning publisher of bold, engaging fiction and non-fiction books at Penguin Random House and Merky Books which is the book publisher created by Stormzy & Penguin Books.   Joelle Owusu-Sekyere ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the po...
2026-01-191h 09How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBest bits of 2025We look back at the favourite bits of the podcast in 2025 including clips with the following guests: Sebastian Thiel Lorna Clarke Akua Gyamfi Bell Ribeiro Addy Dr Daniel Moses Dean Aston Ashleigh Ainsley Cassa Pancho Thanyia Moore Dorothy Koomson Audrey Indome Hope Powell   Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2026! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit
2025-12-3124 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBest bits of 2025We look back at the favourite bits of the podcast in 2025 including clips with the following guests: Sebastian Thiel Lorna Clarke Akua Gyamfi Bell Ribeiro Addy Dr Daniel Moses Dean Aston Ashleigh Ainsley Cassa Pancho Thanyia Moore Dorothy Koomson Audrey Indome Hope Powell   Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2026! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit
2025-12-3124 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItHope Powell - Former Manager of the Women's England Football TeamHope Powell is currently Technical Director of the Women's football team at Birmingham City and the former manager of the women's England football team from 1998 to 2013. In her earlier career she also played for the national team appearing over 60 times and scoring over 30 goals. She has also managed Brighton & Hove Albion Women and coached the Great Britain women's football team at the London 2012 Olympic games. She received an OBE in 2002 a CBE in 2010, and in 2003 she was the second woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame for her services to football.   H...
2025-12-1646 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItHope Powell - Former Manager of the Women's England Football TeamHope Powell is currently Technical Director of the Women's football team at Birmingham City and the former manager of the women's England football team from 1998 to 2013. In her earlier career she also played for the national team appearing over 60 times and scoring over 30 goals. She has also managed Brighton & Hove Albion Women and coached the Great Britain women's football team at the London 2012 Olympic games. She received an OBE in 2002 a CBE in 2010, and in 2003 she was the second woman to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame for her services to football.   H...
2025-12-1646 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBayo Adelaja - Social Entrepreneur and CEO of Do It Now NowBayo Adelaja is founder and CEO of Do It Now Now, an organisation which aims to improve social mobility, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship among Black communities in the UK. She has held positions at many organisations, including work at Google, the London School of Economics and the House of Commons and in 2023 she was awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship, social mobility, and financial inclusion.   Bayo Adelaja Do It Now Now   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us...
2025-11-1856 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBayo Adelaja - Social Entrepreneur and CEO of Do It Now NowBayo Adelaja is founder and CEO of Do It Now Now, an organisation which aims to improve social mobility, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship among Black communities in the UK. She has held positions at many organisations, including work at Google, the London School of Economics and the House of Commons and in 2023 she was awarded an MBE for services to entrepreneurship, social mobility, and financial inclusion.   Bayo Adelaja Do It Now Now   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us...
2025-11-1856 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBola Sol - From model to Financial Advisor and personal finance influencerBola Sol is a personal finance influencer, published author, and Financial Adviser. Her expertise has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, the BBC, ITV, the Financial Times, the Telegraph, as well as being the Grazia Money columnist.   If you like this also listen to other personal finance gurus: Emmanuel Asuquo Tayo Oguntonade   Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want som...
2025-10-1656 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBola Sol - From model to Financial Advisor and personal finance influencerBola Sol is a personal finance influencer, published author, and Financial Adviser. Her expertise has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, the BBC, ITV, the Financial Times, the Telegraph, as well as being the Grazia Money columnist.   If you like this also listen to other personal finance gurus: Emmanuel Asuquo Tayo Oguntonade   Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want som...
2025-10-1656 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDr Daniel Moses - From gang member to property millionaireDr Daniel Moses is a Property Investor and Property Educator. As CEO of Property Wealth Corporation he has completed over 30 projects since 2019, mentored over 1,000 individuals, and has a 7 figure property portfolio.   Dr Daniel Moses His latest book   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been...
2025-09-191h 02How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDr Daniel Moses - From gang member to property millionaireDr Daniel Moses is a Property Investor and Property Educator. As CEO of Property Wealth Corporation he has completed over 30 projects since 2019, mentored over 1,000 individuals, and has a 7 figure property portfolio.   Dr Daniel Moses His latest book   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been...
2025-09-191h 02How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDean Aston - HR and Talent Acquisition LeaderDean Aston is the Director of People and Talent at tech company Carwow. Previous to this he worked at Google and he has held senior positions at Babylon Health, Trainline and EPAM Systems.   Dean Aston   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that hav...
2025-08-181h 10How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDean Aston - HR and Talent Acquisition LeaderDean Aston is the Director of People and Talent at tech company Carwow. Previous to this he worked at Google and he has held senior positions at Babylon Health, Trainline and EPAM Systems.   Dean Aston   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that hav...
2025-08-181h 10How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBell Ribeiro-Addy - Politician and Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton HillBell Ribeiro-Addy is the Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and has been a Member of Parliament since 2019. She was previously Chief of Staff to former Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott from 2016 to 2019.   Bell Ribeiro-Addy   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2025-07-1859 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBell Ribeiro-Addy - Politician and Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton HillBell Ribeiro-Addy is the Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and has been a Member of Parliament since 2019. She was previously Chief of Staff to former Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott from 2016 to 2019.   Bell Ribeiro-Addy   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2025-07-1859 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItMahari Hay - Director at Lloyds Bank Group and CEO & Co-Founder of the CCC AwardsBorn in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahari Hay has been at Lloyds Bank for nearly 20 years and has risen from working in the call centre to now being one of their Directors. In 2025 he and is business partner launched the CCC Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate those that contribute to the development and success of others in the community. In 2025 he was also awarded the Freeman of the City of London.   Mahari Hay CCC Awards   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit
2025-06-3057 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItMahari Hay - Director at Lloyds Bank Group and CEO & Co-Founder of the CCC AwardsBorn in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahari Hay has been at Lloyds Bank for nearly 20 years and has risen from working in the call centre to now being one of their Directors. In 2025 he and is business partner launched the CCC Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate those that contribute to the development and success of others in the community. In 2025 he was also awarded the Freeman of the City of London.   Mahari Hay CCC Awards   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit
2025-06-3057 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItThanyia Moore - Actor and Stand-up ComedianThanyia Moore is an actor, comedian, and voice over artist from South East London. In 2013 she was named Best Female Newcomer at the Black Comedy Awards and in 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, and Sarah Millican when she was crowned Funny Women Champion. She has gone on to appear on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Alma's Not Normal, Eastenders (all BBC), and The Duchess (Netflix). In August 2025 she will be taking her show to Edinburgh.   Thanyia Moore Next standup show   Listen back to in...
2025-06-1652 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItThanyia Moore - Actor and Stand-up ComedianThanyia Moore is an actor, comedian, and voice over artist from South East London. In 2013 she was named Best Female Newcomer at the Black Comedy Awards and in 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, and Sarah Millican when she was crowned Funny Women Champion. She has gone on to appear on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Alma's Not Normal, Eastenders (all BBC), and The Duchess (Netflix). In August 2025 she will be taking her show to Edinburgh.   Thanyia Moore Next standup show   Listen back to in...
2025-06-1652 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAkua Gyamfi - Entertainment mogul and founder of The British BlacklistAkua Gyamfi is founder of The British Blacklist which is a media platform and database which champions British Black creatives in film, TV, stage, sound and literature and as such, she has become an important figure the UK film and TV industry. Aside from this she hosts several podcasts including the popular, Your Aunties Could Never, and also has had a career as a high-end hair stylist where she got to do work for the likes of Vogue Magazine, Ms Dynamite, Hugo Boss and Naomi Campbell.   The British Blacklist Podcast - Your Aunties C...
2025-06-011h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAkua Gyamfi - Entertainment mogul and founder of The British BlacklistAkua Gyamfi is founder of The British Blacklist which is a media platform and database which champions British Black creatives in film, TV, stage, sound and literature and as such, she has become an important figure the UK film and TV industry. Aside from this she hosts several podcasts including the popular, Your Aunties Could Never, and also has had a career as a high-end hair stylist where she got to do work for the likes of Vogue Magazine, Ms Dynamite, Hugo Boss and Naomi Campbell.   The British Blacklist Podcast - Your Aunties C...
2025-06-011h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAto Jay - Host of The Savvy Wallet PodcastAto Jay is a leading UK-based podcaster and financial educator, widely recognised as the founder and host of The Savvy Wallet Podcast. Since its launch in 2021, the podcast has become a go-to destination for practical and relatable financial guidance, amassing over 170 episodes. With a mission to break down the complexities of money, investing, and entrepreneurship, Ato sparks powerful conversations with thought leaders across business, health, and wealth—making financial literacy accessible to all.   The Savvy Wallet Podcast   Listen back to interviews with: Audrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts Podc...
2025-05-201h 24How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAto Jay - Host of The Savvy Wallet PodcastAto Jay is a leading UK-based podcaster and financial educator, widely recognised as the founder and host of The Savvy Wallet Podcast. Since its launch in 2021, the podcast has become a go-to destination for practical and relatable financial guidance, amassing over 170 episodes. With a mission to break down the complexities of money, investing, and entrepreneurship, Ato sparks powerful conversations with thought leaders across business, health, and wealth—making financial literacy accessible to all.   The Savvy Wallet Podcast   Listen back to interviews with: Audrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts Podc...
2025-05-201h 24How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAudrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts PodcastAudrey Indome is one half of the popular The Receipts podcast. The podcast launched in 2016 and regularly gets over 100,000 weekly listeners and Audrey and her co-host are known for their unfiltered and honest discussions about relationships, situationships, and everyday life as well as having guests on such as Mel B, Louis Theroux and Tiwa savage. Through their success they have toured live shows across the country and their debut book Keep The Receipts was published in July 2021 and became a Sunday Times Bestseller.   Audrey Indome   Listen back to interviews with: ...
2025-05-011h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAudrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts PodcastAudrey Indome is one half of the popular The Receipts podcast. The podcast launched in 2016 and regularly gets over 100,000 weekly listeners and Audrey and her co-host are known for their unfiltered and honest discussions about relationships, situationships, and everyday life as well as having guests on such as Mel B, Louis Theroux and Tiwa savage. Through their success they have toured live shows across the country and their debut book Keep The Receipts was published in July 2021 and became a Sunday Times Bestseller.   Audrey Indome   Listen back to interviews with: ...
2025-05-011h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTramale Turner - Chief Technology OfficerTramale Turner is CTO at Robin AI. Previous to this he was CTO at Taxbit, Head of Engineering at Stripe and held leadership positions at Nintendo and Volkswagen. He talks about growing up in the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980's in Detroit, getting into university at the age of 16, and what it takes to become a CTO.   Tramale Turner   Listen back to interviews with: Claudine Adeyemi - CEO of AI startup Earlybird   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @how...
2025-04-1658 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTramale Turner - Chief Technology OfficerTramale Turner is CTO at Robin AI. Previous to this he was CTO at Taxbit, Head of Engineering at Stripe and held leadership positions at Nintendo and Volkswagen. He talks about growing up in the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980's in Detroit, getting into university at the age of 16, and what it takes to become a CTO.   Tramale Turner   Listen back to interviews with: Claudine Adeyemi - CEO of AI startup Earlybird   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @how...
2025-04-1658 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItLydia Amoah - DEI Leader and author of The Black Pound ReportLydia is recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on diversity, equity and inclusion and through her company, Backlight, she has collaborated with many organisations such as News UK and ITV to enhance their DEI initiatives. Among other roles, Lydia is also the creator of the Black Pound Report, the UK’s most comprehensive research piece looking into the Multi-Ethnic consumer.   Lydia Amoah The Black Pound Report White Nanny Black Child documentary   Listen back to interviews with: Naomi Sesay - Head of Diversity at Channe...
2025-03-311h 01How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItLydia Amoah - DEI Leader and author of The Black Pound ReportLydia is recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on diversity, equity and inclusion and through her company, Backlight, she has collaborated with many organisations such as News UK and ITV to enhance their DEI initiatives. Among other roles, Lydia is also the creator of the Black Pound Report, the UK’s most comprehensive research piece looking into the Multi-Ethnic consumer.   Lydia Amoah The Black Pound Report White Nanny Black Child documentary   Listen back to interviews with: Naomi Sesay - Head of Diversity at Channe...
2025-03-311h 01How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAshleigh Ainsley - Technologist and Co-founder of Colorintech and BTFAshleigh Ainsley is co-founder of Colorintech a non profit aiming to improve access, awareness and opportunities for ethnic minorities to enter the tech industry. Colorintech is probably best known for its BTF (Black Tech Fest) event which is Europe's largest technology and culture festival celebrating innovation and inclusion in the UK tech industry and beyond. In 2020, Ashleigh was recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He is also a qualified football referee!   Ashleigh Ainsley ColorInTech BTF   Listen back to interviews with: Dr Annie Marie Imafidon - CEO of...
2025-03-161h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAshleigh Ainsley - Technologist and Co-founder of Colorintech and BTFAshleigh Ainsley is co-founder of Colorintech a non profit aiming to improve access, awareness and opportunities for ethnic minorities to enter the tech industry. Colorintech is probably best known for its BTF (Black Tech Fest) event which is Europe's largest technology and culture festival celebrating innovation and inclusion in the UK tech industry and beyond. In 2020, Ashleigh was recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He is also a qualified football referee!   Ashleigh Ainsley ColorInTech BTF   Listen back to interviews with: Dr Annie Marie Imafidon - CEO of...
2025-03-161h 03How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTemi Johnson - Interior Designer & Criminal Defence LawyerTemi Johnson is an Interior Designer for commercial and residential spaces. Temi was a quarter finalist on BBC 1's TV show Interior Design Masters with Michelle Ogudehin and Alan Carr. She is also an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer.    Temi Johnson Design   Listen back to interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night! Stephanie Boyce - Ex President of Law Society   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmai...
2025-02-281h 07How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTemi Johnson - Interior Designer & Criminal Defence LawyerTemi Johnson is an Interior Designer for commercial and residential spaces. Temi was a quarter finalist on BBC 1's TV show Interior Design Masters with Michelle Ogudehin and Alan Carr. She is also an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer.    Temi Johnson Design   Listen back to interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night! Stephanie Boyce - Ex President of Law Society   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmai...
2025-02-281h 07How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSamuel Okafor - From Footballer to CEO of Kick It OutSamuel Okafor is CEO of the powerful anti discrimination organisation, Kick It Out, which strives to put an end to all forms of discrimination within football. Samuel started off his career as a professional football player and then had a very successful career in Banking before taking up his latest role with Kick It Out.   LinkedIn profile Kick It Out   Listen back to interview with: Maggie Alphonsi - Rugby World Cup Winner   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Ins...
2025-02-1856 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSamuel Okafor - From Footballer to CEO of Kick It OutSamuel Okafor is CEO of the powerful anti discrimination organisation, Kick It Out, which strives to put an end to all forms of discrimination within football. Samuel started off his career as a professional football player and then had a very successful career in Banking before taking up his latest role with Kick It Out.   LinkedIn profile Kick It Out   Listen back to interview with: Maggie Alphonsi - Rugby World Cup Winner   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Ins...
2025-02-1856 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItCassa Pancho - Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet BlackCassa Pancho is CEO, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, a professional ballet company for dancers of colour which she set up in 2001. Ballet Black has won numerous awards including an Olivier Award for best dance production and a Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company and Cassa was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Years’ Honours List for services to Classical Ballet. To date, she has commissioned over 40 choreographers, to create over 60 new ballets for the company.   Ballet Black   Listen back to interviews with: Beatrice Nicholas - Pian...
2025-01-3156 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItCassa Pancho - Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet BlackCassa Pancho is CEO, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, a professional ballet company for dancers of colour which she set up in 2001. Ballet Black has won numerous awards including an Olivier Award for best dance production and a Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company and Cassa was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Years’ Honours List for services to Classical Ballet. To date, she has commissioned over 40 choreographers, to create over 60 new ballets for the company.   Ballet Black   Listen back to interviews with: Beatrice Nicholas - Pian...
2025-01-3156 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItLorna Clarke - Director of Music at the BBCLorna Clark, as Director of Music at the BBC, heads up their music output which includes  responsibility for a portfolio of six national radio stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, Radio 1Xtra, Asian Network) as well as Music Live Events, Music Television commissioning and the Visualisation team. This also includes the annual coverage of Glastonbury and the world’s biggest and longest-running music festival, The Proms. Lorna has judged prestigious awards like the Sony Radio Awards and the Mercury Music Prize and in 2024 she was crowned winner of the Outstanding Contribution honour at the Music Week Women In Music Awards. ...
2025-01-1756 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItLorna Clarke - Director of Music at the BBCLorna Clark, as Director of Music at the BBC, heads up their music output which includes  responsibility for a portfolio of six national radio stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, Radio 1Xtra, Asian Network) as well as Music Live Events, Music Television commissioning and the Visualisation team. This also includes the annual coverage of Glastonbury and the world’s biggest and longest-running music festival, The Proms. Lorna has judged prestigious awards like the Sony Radio Awards and the Mercury Music Prize and in 2024 she was crowned winner of the Outstanding Contribution honour at the Music Week Women In Music Awards. ...
2025-01-1756 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBest bits of 2024We look back at the favourite bits of the podcast in 2024 including clips with the following guests:   Charles Sekwalor Elizabeth Solaru  Elesha Paul Moses  Danny Sapani Jendella Benson Anne Marie Imafidon Femi Oguns  Christina Brooks  Ayesha Ofori  Katherine Birbalsingh   Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2025! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram 🪙...
2024-12-3123 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBest bits of 2024We look back at the favourite bits of the podcast in 2024 including clips with the following guests:   Charles Sekwalor Elizabeth Solaru  Elesha Paul Moses  Danny Sapani Jendella Benson Anne Marie Imafidon Femi Oguns  Christina Brooks  Ayesha Ofori  Katherine Birbalsingh   Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2025! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram 🪙...
2024-12-3123 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJameisha Prescod - Content Creator behind You Look Okay To MeJameisha Prescod is a digital content creator, UK-based filmmaker, and advocate, known for her impactful work centred on chronic illness, Black identity, and mental health. Jameisha has built a strong presence on social media through her platform You Look Okay To Me, where she shares her personal journey with chronic illness, particularly lupus. This platform has become a vital resource for individuals experiencing invisible illnesses.   You Look Ok To Me Lupus UK Hibbs Lupus Trust   Listen back to interviews with: Jumoke Abdullahi Co-Founder of The Tr...
2024-12-1652 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJameisha Prescod - Content Creator behind You Look Okay To MeJameisha Prescod is a digital content creator, UK-based filmmaker, and advocate, known for her impactful work centred on chronic illness, Black identity, and mental health. Jameisha has built a strong presence on social media through her platform You Look Okay To Me, where she shares her personal journey with chronic illness, particularly lupus. This platform has become a vital resource for individuals experiencing invisible illnesses.   You Look Ok To Me Lupus UK Hibbs Lupus Trust   Listen back to interviews with: Jumoke Abdullahi Co-Founder of The Tr...
2024-12-1652 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTim Nwachukwu - Sports Photographer formerly of Getty ImagesTimothy Nwachukwu is an accomplished American sports photographer who is well-known for his dynamic sports imagery, capturing pivotal moments with an artful perspective. A former staff photographer for the world renowned Getty Images, his work includes coverage of major sports leagues and events, including the NBA and NFL, FIFA 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic games.   Tim's website   Listen back to interview with: Sarah Akinterinwa - Cartoonist ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com...
2024-12-011h 23How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTim Nwachukwu - Sports Photographer formerly of Getty ImagesTimothy Nwachukwu is an accomplished American sports photographer who is well-known for his dynamic sports imagery, capturing pivotal moments with an artful perspective. A former staff photographer for the world renowned Getty Images, his work includes coverage of major sports leagues and events, including the NBA and NFL, FIFA 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic games.   Tim's website   Listen back to interview with: Sarah Akinterinwa - Cartoonist ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com...
2024-12-011h 23How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItCharles Sekwalor - The connector to Africa and CEO & Founder of The Continent Group and MovemebackJoin us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Charles Sekwalor, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Continent Group. Charles shares his journey behind Movemeback, a game-changing tech platform positioned as the "LinkedIn of Africa." Discover how Movemeback is connecting talent across Africa and empowering professionals to drive impact on the continent. Connect with Charles Sekwalor and The Continent Group:   LinkedIn Website ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the h...
2024-11-011h 27How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItCharles Sekwalor - The connector to Africa and CEO & Founder of The Continent Group and MovemebackJoin us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Charles Sekwalor, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Continent Group. Charles shares his journey behind Movemeback, a game-changing tech platform positioned as the "LinkedIn of Africa." Discover how Movemeback is connecting talent across Africa and empowering professionals to drive impact on the continent. Connect with Charles Sekwalor and The Continent Group:   LinkedIn Website ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the h...
2024-11-011h 27How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItKatharine Birbalsingh - Britain's Strictest HeadteacherKatharine Birbalsingh is an education reformer and the controversial founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School in London. She is also ex Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. In 2020 Katharine was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to education.   @Miss_Snuffy ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2024-10-2057 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItKatharine Birbalsingh - Britain's Strictest HeadteacherKatharine Birbalsingh is an education reformer and the controversial founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School in London. She is also ex Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. In 2020 Katharine was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to education.   @Miss_Snuffy ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2024-10-2057 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAyesha Ofori - CEO of Propelle on a mission to solve £567 billion gender investment gapAyesha Ofori is Founder and CEO of Propelle, a female focused investment platform designed to empower women to invest regularly and build wealth. She is also a property investor and ex-investment banker and the winner of multiple industry awards.   Propelle Ayesha Ofori Black Podcast Awards   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit  
2024-09-3048 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAyesha Ofori - CEO of Propelle on a mission to solve £567 billion gender investment gapAyesha Ofori is Founder and CEO of Propelle, a female focused investment platform designed to empower women to invest regularly and build wealth. She is also a property investor and ex-investment banker and the winner of multiple industry awards.   Propelle Ayesha Ofori Black Podcast Awards   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit  
2024-09-3048 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItRayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark - Digital Sculptor and Forbes 30 under 30, 2024Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark is a digital sculptor, curator and lecturer. Her works have been exhibited alongside the likes of Tracey Emin, Ai Wei Wei, and Banksy. In 2024 she was one of 30 people across Europe to be recognised by Forbes magazine and included on the renowned Forbes 30 Under 30 list.   Website Instagram Agent ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast...
2024-09-191h 05How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItRayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark - Digital Sculptor and Forbes 30 under 30, 2024Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark is a digital sculptor, curator and lecturer. Her works have been exhibited alongside the likes of Tracey Emin, Ai Wei Wei, and Banksy. In 2024 she was one of 30 people across Europe to be recognised by Forbes magazine and included on the renowned Forbes 30 Under 30 list.   Website Instagram Agent ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast...
2024-09-191h 05How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItChristina Brooks - CEO of Ruebik and Rising Star at the 2023 Black Talent AwardsChristina Brooks is the Founder and CEO of Ruebik, a leading talent attraction agency which has partnered with organisations such as BT, BBC Studios, KPMG and Dr Martens. In 2023 she won the Rising Star category at the Black Talent Awards for her work in promoting inclusivity.   Ruebik Elevated Conversations Footsteps Key4life ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the p...
2024-08-3156 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItChristina Brooks - CEO of Ruebik and Rising Star at the 2023 Black Talent AwardsChristina Brooks is the Founder and CEO of Ruebik, a leading talent attraction agency which has partnered with organisations such as BT, BBC Studios, KPMG and Dr Martens. In 2023 she won the Rising Star category at the Black Talent Awards for her work in promoting inclusivity.   Ruebik Elevated Conversations Footsteps Key4life ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the p...
2024-08-3156 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItFemi Oguns - CEO of Identity School of Acting & Identity Agency GroupFemi Oguns is founder and CEO of both Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group and he has become one of the most influential people in the British Film and TV industry. He has been named on the Powerlist top 100 most influential figures of African/Caribbean descent in the UK and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for services to the acting industry.   Talent Agency Drama School Instagram ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
2024-08-1957 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItFemi Oguns - CEO of Identity School of Acting & Identity Agency GroupFemi Oguns is founder and CEO of both Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group and he has become one of the most influential people in the British Film and TV industry. He has been named on the Powerlist top 100 most influential figures of African/Caribbean descent in the UK and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for services to the acting industry.   Talent Agency Drama School Instagram ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
2024-08-1957 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed It2024 Olympics SpecialTo celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we thought we'd have an Olympic Special featuring guests that have come onto the podcast. Each guest describes how they have been impacted by the Olympics in their own way.   Featuring clips from (click the link below to listen to the full episode):   Tunji Akintokun Kike Oniwinde Agoro Maggie Alphonsi Jordan Jarrett-Bryan ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com...
2024-07-3117 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed It2024 Olympics SpecialTo celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we thought we'd have an Olympic Special featuring guests that have come onto the podcast. Each guest describes how they have been impacted by the Olympics in their own way.   Featuring clips from (click the link below to listen to the full episode):   Tunji Akintokun Kike Oniwinde Agoro Maggie Alphonsi Jordan Jarrett-Bryan ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com...
2024-07-3117 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University and former CEO of Somethin' ElseSonita Alleyne OBE is Master of Jesus College at Cambridge University and when appointed in 2019 she became the first black person to lead an Oxbridge college and first woman to lead Jesus College in its history.  Previous to this she co-founded and led Somethin' Else, the award winning production company that creates hit podcasts and radio shows.   Website LinkedIn  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To...
2024-06-1854 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University and former CEO of Somethin' ElseSonita Alleyne OBE is Master of Jesus College at Cambridge University and when appointed in 2019 she became the first black person to lead an Oxbridge college and first woman to lead Jesus College in its history.  Previous to this she co-founded and led Somethin' Else, the award winning production company that creates hit podcasts and radio shows.   Website LinkedIn  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To...
2024-06-1854 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAnne-Marie Imafidon - Former child prodigy turned Tech thought leaderDr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE was a child prodigy and aged 11 she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing in the UK. She has carried this gift through to adult life and in 2013 she co-founded Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM & STEAM sectors. Anne-Marie was the temporary Arithmetician for 60 episodes on Channel 4’s Countdown, the world’s longest-running game show and she is currently Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University.   Website Stemettes Book - She's in CTRL   ...
2024-05-2954 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItAnne-Marie Imafidon - Former child prodigy turned Tech thought leaderDr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE was a child prodigy and aged 11 she was the youngest girl ever to pass A-level Computing in the UK. She has carried this gift through to adult life and in 2013 she co-founded Stemettes, an award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM & STEAM sectors. Anne-Marie was the temporary Arithmetician for 60 episodes on Channel 4’s Countdown, the world’s longest-running game show and she is currently Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University.   Website Stemettes Book - She's in CTRL   ...
2024-05-2954 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSarah Akinterinwa - CartoonistSarah Akinterinwa is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. She started her current career during the pandemic by creating the comic Oyin and Kojo, which now features in the iconic American magazine, the New Yorker. Her work explores dating, relationships, identity, politics, and navigating adult life as a young woman of colour and has featured in the likes of the Guardian, the LA Times and for Roc Nation.   Instagram Her dating book - "Why You’ll Never Find the One"   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howic...
2024-04-3051 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJumoke Abdullahi - Activist and Co-Founder of The Triple CripplesJumoke Abdullahi is a speaker, writer and one half of the duo behind The Triple Cripples, a platform created to increase visibility & highlight the lack of representation and discrimination faced by Black and non-Black women, femmes and non-binary people of colour, living with disabilities.   The Triple Cripples Instagram Ted X talk   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2024-04-181h 10How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDanny Sapani - Star of King Lear and Black PantherDanny Sapani is one of the most accomplished actors in the UK. His work spans film, TV and theatre and over the course of his career he has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters such Black Panther and Star Wars, TV such as Killing Eve, and Netflix's The Crown, and he can currently be seen on stage playing the lead role of King Lear at the Almeida Theatre in London.   Danny Sapani King Lear  ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gm...
2024-03-2744 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItKojo Samuel - Music DirectorKojo Samuel is one of the most sought after music directors in the UK which has led him to working with the likes of Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Dave and Stormzy. He's also been a prolific music producer and has played keyboards for the Sugababes.   Kojo's website  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2024-03-131h 08How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItElesha Paul Moses - Being Tina Turner in the West End hit musicalElesha Paul Moses is an actress, singer songwriter and, at the time of recording, is playing Tina Turner in the West End hit musical, The Tina Turner Musical. She has been mentored by Matthew Knowles, appeared on the X Factor and has also been mentored by Will.I.Am and Tom Jones while appearing on The Voice.   Elesha Paul Moses  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To su...
2024-02-281h 06How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItElesha Paul Moses - Being Tina Turner in the West End hit musicalElesha Paul Moses is an actress, singer songwriter and, at the time of recording, is playing Tina Turner in the West End hit musical, The Tina Turner Musical. She has been mentored by Matthew Knowles, appeared on the X Factor and has also been mentored by Will.I.Am and Tom Jones while appearing on The Voice.   Elesha Paul Moses  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To su...
2024-02-281h 06How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItElizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer and Founder, Diversity in Luxury AwardsElizabeth Solaru is probably best known for setting up and running the multi-award-winning luxury cake business, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium where she has made some of the most amazing cakes for some of the most exclusive clients across the globe. In January 2024 she launched the Diversity in Luxury Awards. She is also an internationally renowned speaker, author and considered to be a leading expert in the world of luxury selling.   Elizabeth's Cake Emporium Diversity in Luxury Awards  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit E...
2024-02-1257 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItElizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer and Founder, Diversity in Luxury AwardsElizabeth Solaru is probably best known for setting up and running the multi-award-winning luxury cake business, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium where she has made some of the most amazing cakes for some of the most exclusive clients across the globe. In January 2024 she launched the Diversity in Luxury Awards. She is also an internationally renowned speaker, author and considered to be a leading expert in the world of luxury selling.   Elizabeth's Cake Emporium Diversity in Luxury Awards  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit E...
2024-02-1257 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJendella Benson - Moving on from a criminal record to becoming a published novelistJendella Benson is a British-Nigerian writer and editor. She is Head of Editorial at Black Ballad – the award-winning digital media platform and online community for black women. Her debut novel Hope and Glory was first published in April 2022 and she has written for The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Telegraph and most recently The Guardian.   Jendella's novel: Hope and Glory Jendella's Ted Talk  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on T...
2024-01-301h 07How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSanmi Adegoke - Multi award-winning property developerSanmi Adegoke is one of the leading specialist property developers in the UK and is CEO of Rehoboth Property Group. Some of his recent awards are:   Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 – Property Awards Real Estate Developer of the Year 2020 – Trusted Land,  Property Developer of the Year 2022 – Property Investors Awards   Website: Rehoboth Property Group   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanmi.adegoke/    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2024-01-1658 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItSanmi Adegoke - Multi award-winning property developerSanmi Adegoke is one of the leading specialist property developers in the UK and is CEO of Rehoboth Property Group. Some of his recent awards are:   Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 – Property Awards Real Estate Developer of the Year 2020 – Trusted Land,  Property Developer of the Year 2022 – Property Investors Awards   Website: Rehoboth Property Group   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanmi.adegoke/    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2024-01-1658 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBest bits of 2023We look back on the favourite bits of the podcast from across the year including interviews with (listen to the podcasts below):    Michael Akadiri: Here Emmanuel Asuquo: Here Dr Tijion Esho: Here Kike Oniwinde Ogoro: Here Keisha Thompson: Here Kyle Walker: Here Tayo Oguntonade: Here Matilda Egere Cooper: Here Stephanie Boyce: Here Maggie Alphonsi: Here Tunji Akintokun: Here Claudine Adeyemi: Here Beatrice Nicholas: Here Edwin Appiah: Here   
2023-12-2938 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJordan Jarrett-Bryan - Former sportsman turned Channel 4 News broadcasterJordan Jarrett-Bryan is a former Wheelchair Basketball athlete turned broadcaster and is now working as the Sports Correspondent for Channel 4 News, a presenter on talkSPORT, The Guardian Football Weekly and has his own Youtube channel, Blakademik. Website: https://blakademik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjarrettbryan/ South London Talent Factory documentary ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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How I Crushed ItEdwin Appiah - Investor and Venture CapitalistEdwin Appiah is an investor and Venture Capitalist and General Partner of Cornerstone VC, the largest black led, diverse-focused investment fund. He is also a former International Banker to the rich and famous at Coutts Bank    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinappiah   Website: https://www.cornerstonevc.co/    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-11-2655 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItEdwin Appiah - Investor and Venture CapitalistEdwin Appiah is an investor and Venture Capitalist and General Partner of Cornerstone VC, the largest black led, diverse-focused investment fund. He is also a former International Banker to the rich and famous at Coutts Bank    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinappiah   Website: https://www.cornerstonevc.co/    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-11-2655 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItEmmanuel Asuquo - The funniest financial expert in the UKEmmanuel Asuquo is a Financial Adviser, author, and motivational speaker. He is also a popular TV personality who you may recognise from BBC 1 show We Are England, Channel 4 show Secret Spenders and Save Well Spend Better.   Emmanuel's book: Get Your Money Right   Twitter: @TheEmaneffectUK   Instagram: @theemaneffectuk   Website: www.emmanuelasuquo.com    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-11-0247 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItEmmanuel Asuquo - The funniest financial expert in the UKEmmanuel Asuquo is a Financial Adviser, author, and motivational speaker. He is also a popular TV personality who you may recognise from BBC 1 show We Are England, Channel 4 show Secret Spenders and Save Well Spend Better.   Emmanuel's book: Get Your Money Right   Twitter: @TheEmaneffectUK   Instagram: @theemaneffectuk   Website: www.emmanuelasuquo.com    ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch:   Twitter: @howicrushedit   Instagram: @howicrushedit   Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com   Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-11-0247 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItMaggie Alphonsi - Rugby World Cup winnerMaggie Alphonsi is a rugby World Cup winner. She won 74 caps and scored 28 tries playing for the England national team and in 2012 was awarded an MBE for services to rugby. A columnist for the Daily Telegraph, she has been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016 and since then has become the first former female player to be part of a TV broadcast team for a men’s Rugby World Cup and is a pundit on ITVs coverage of the current Men's Rugby World cup.   Maggie's autobiography: Winning the Fight   Twitter: @maggiealphonsi Instagram: @maggiealphonsi   Join us at the UK Bl...
2023-10-0252 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTayo Oguntonade - Property expert and TV personalityTayo Oguntonade is a successful property investor, mortgage advisor and also a popular TV presenter. He can currently be seen on the BAFTA award-winning Great House Giveaway on Channel 4. He's also been featured on Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch, Rip Off Britain and Morning Live and is fast making a name for himself as a trusted property and consumer advice expert. He and his wife have also created the successful property related Youtube channel Brickzwithtipz.   Twitter:@brickzwithtipz Instagram: @brickzwithtipz Website: www.tayooguntonade.com/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #how...
2023-10-0155 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItStephanie Boyce - President of the Law Society of England and Wales 21/22Stephanie Boyce is a solicitor and from March 2021 to October 2022, she was President of the Law Society where she made history by becoming the sixth female, and the first person of colour to become president of the professional body. A passionate diversity champion, she has also been involved with the HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy taskforce to boost socio-economic diversity. She has also made the Power List 100 Most Influential Black People in the UK in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and was jointly awarded the 2022 Burberry British Diversity Awards-Inspirational Role Model of the Year   Twitter:@IStephanieBoyc1 Website: https://w...
2023-09-0751 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItJessica Hope - PR guru to the starsJessica Hope is an award winning PR expert and the founder and managing director of Wimbart, a London based boutique PR agency. Wimbart specializes in the African tech startup sector, with a focus on Sub Saharan Africa and the MENA region. She is a regular speaker, panelist, and mentor on Tech in Africa and has been recognised both in the UK PRWeek Powerbook 2019-23 and in the Provoke EMEA “Innovators to Watch” 2021 list. In 2023 she was named BME PR PRos' Founder of the Year and Wimbart was voted Agency of the Year.   Instagram: @wimbarthope Website: https://wimbart.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2023-08-1836 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItShannon Bono - Artist defeating the doubtersShannon Bono is an artist and also an Associate Lecturer currently living and working in London. As well as her works being exhibited across the world, Shannon is also currently one of ten leading artists from the UK commissioned by King Charles to create portraits of ten pioneering members of the Windrush Generation.   Instagram: @bonosart_ Website: www.bono-art.com BBC Documentary - Windrush: Portraits of a Generation ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2023-08-0148 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItKyle Walker - Sky Sports presenter making wavesKyle Walker is a SJA British Sports Journalism nominated Sky Sports presenter and reporter who also regularly works for Manchester City TV, EA Sports and FIFA. On this episode he talks about growing up in Moss Side, how he got his big break in TV and what interviewing Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp is like.   Instagram: @kylewalker115 Twitter: @kylewalker115 ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2023-07-1455 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDr Dion Terrelonge - Fashion pioneerOn the podcast this week we speak to Dr. Dion Terrelonge who is a chartered Psychologist, a researcher and fashion stylist. She is also considered one of the pioneers of fashion psychology in the UK. In this episode we talk about Vogue departing editor Edward Enninful, how fashion tastes change as you get older and why many black women are getting into fashion psychology.   Instagram: @thefashionpsychologist_ Website: www.thefashionpsychologist.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2023-06-2758 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItTunji Akintokun MBE - Tech leader & philanthropistOn this podcast this week we speak to Tech leader and philanthropist Tunji Akintokun. He is currently a senior director and leading the UK and Ireland Marketing Solutions team at LinkedIn. A keen African contemporary art collector, and former top junior athlete he was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to young people from ethnic minorities in Science and Technology. He explains why having good mentors and personal champions can be the most powerful thing you can do for your career   Twitter: @tunji_akintokun LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tunjiakintokun   Your Future Your Ambition Further information about fostering in the 70's...
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How I Crushed ItTunji Akintokun MBE - Tech leader & philanthropistOn this podcast this week we speak to Tech leader and philanthropist Tunji Akintokun. He is currently a senior director and leading the UK and Ireland Marketing Solutions team at LinkedIn. A keen African contemporary art collector, and former top junior athlete he was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to young people from ethnic minorities in Science and Technology. He explains why having good mentors and personal champions can be the most powerful thing you can do for your career   Twitter: @tunji_akintokun LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tunjiakintokun   Your Future Your Ambition Further information about fostering in the 70's...
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How I Crushed ItKeisha Thompson - Trailblazing Artistic DirectorOn this podcast this week we speak to Keisha Thompson who is a Manchester based writer, performance artist, mathematician and producer. Keisha is the Artistic Director and CEO of Contact theatre based in Manchester, Chair of radical arts funding body, Future’s Venture Foundation, an ITC board member and recipient of The Arts Foundation Theatre Makers Award 2021 . In this interview Keisha talks about her love of Manchester, how she got into the Arts, and what she is most proud of in becoming the Artistic Director of Contact.   Instagram: @shebekeke Twitter: @Keke_Thom   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us a...
2023-05-1958 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItKike Oniwinde Agoro - From javelin star to award winning entrepreneur On this podcast this week we speak to award winning entrepreneur and founder & CEO of BYP Network, the networking platform for black professionals. In this interview Kike talks about her day to day life as an athlete, using the sports mentality in the business world, and the problems we are facing in the black community.   Instagram: @kikeoniwinde Twitter: @KikeOniwinde   BYP Network: https://byp.network/     ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2023-05-0557 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDr Tijion Esho - The Lip DoctorOn the podcast this week we speak to cosmetic doctor to the stars, Dr Tijion Esho, aka the lip doctor, and founder of ESHO clinics. In this interview Dr Esho talks about how he got into the Cosmetic industry, dealing with illness and death in his family and, despite his success, making sure his kids do not lack hunger as they grow up.   Instagram: @drtijionesho Twitter: @drtijionesho ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-04-2059 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItDr Tijion Esho - The Lip DoctorOn the podcast this week we speak to cosmetic doctor to the stars, Dr Tijion Esho, aka the lip doctor, and founder of ESHO clinics. In this interview Dr Esho talks about how he got into the Cosmetic industry, dealing with illness and death in his family and, despite his success, making sure his kids do not lack hunger as they grow up.   Instagram: @drtijionesho Twitter: @drtijionesho ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
2023-04-2059 minHow I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItBeatrice Nicholas - Super talented pianistOn this episode we speak to pianist and composer, Beatrice Nicholas. In this interview Beatrice talks about how she began playing the piano at 4, how competitive the music world is and going to the same school as Ed Sheeran!   Website: www.beatricenicholas.com  Instagram: @beatrice_nicholas_pianist Twitter: beatrice nicholas ______________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
2023-03-301h 01How I Crushed It
How I Crushed ItMichael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by nightOn this episode we speak to funnyman Michael Akadiri. He is currently performing up and down the UK with his standup comedy show No Scrubs. What's more Michael is a Doctor! Yes, a proper one.   Instagram: @michaelakadiri Twitter: @michaelakadiri   For tickets for his standup show: https://linktr.ee/michaelakadiri   Michael's podcast Late Night and Wet Wipes: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AVVPFOaIeqUI2MULq1ANt   Michael's book recommendation: This Is Going To Hurt ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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How I Crushed ItFunmi Olutoye - TV Producer extraordinaireOn this episode we speak to a leading journalist and TV News producer, Funmi Olutoye. Currently working for Good Morning Britain on ITV she has also written for The Independent and was recently Producer for The Big Breakfast.   Instagram: @funmio Twitter: @funmiolutoye TikTok: @fumnio _________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch: Twitter: https://twitter.com/howicrushedit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howicrushedit/ Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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How I Crushed ItMatilda Egere-Cooper - Master storyteller, journalist and founder of FlyGirlCollectiveOn this episode we speak to Matilda Egere-Cooper. She used to be an award winning music journalist interviewing the likes of Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Alicia Keys. Now she is making waves in Content Marketing and has created her own running community for women of colour, FlyGirlCollective.   Matilda Egere-Cooper: https://matildaegerecooper.co.uk/ Instagram: @matildaegerecooper @flygirlcollective Twitter: @megerecooper Matilda's book recommendation:  Malcolm Gladwell - The Tipping Point________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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How I Crushed ItClaudine Adeyemi - Founder & CEO of EarlybirdOn this episode we speak to an award winning former lawyer and now founder and CEO of Earlybird, Claudine Adeyemi. In this interview Claudine goes through how she went from living in hostels and B&Bs to crushing it in the corporate world.   Claudine Adeyemi: Instagram: @claudine.adeyemi Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudineadeyemi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudineadeyemi ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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How I Crushed ItMark Maciver - Celebrity Barber and founder of SlidersCutsWelcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. On this episode we speak to one of the UK's leading black Barbers and an award winning entrepreneur, Mark Maciver. In this interview Mark goes through his journey, his biggest failure, plans for the future and tips on using social media to further your career.   Mark Maciver: Instagram: @slidercuts Twitter: @SliderCuts Youtube: www.youtube.com/@SliderCuts   Mark's book:  Shaping Up Culture ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
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