With Remel London - (S7E4)

A fantastic conversation with the incredible Remel London, The TV Broadcaster, Producer & Creator of 'The Mainstream' Podcast. Remel & I speak about Opportunities (or sometimes lack of) for Black Women on TV, Celebrating Black People On TV, Being a Track Athlete & Nike Select Star, Never Getting Too Excited for Things, just like her Mother & What She Learned About Herself during her LinkUp TV Era + much more. Remel unpacks a lot about being a black women in her industry and the challenges she faces even with 15+ years of experience.----more----This conversation will spark conversation but also inspire you purely on seeing Remel's Journey! Check Out 'The MainStream' Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkNQU7mVOBfO60ESvN1b0tQ ----more----Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themainstreamuk/?hl=en Instagram: Haych - https://www.instagram.com/dj_haych/?hl=en-gb Remel London - https://www.instagram.com/remel_london/?hl=en ----more----Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:48 Introduction of Remel 01:46 What Does Childhood Look Like For Remel 05:22 How TV Influenced Trying Different Classes As A Child 07:48 Why Remel & School Friends Forced School To Do A Black History Show 09:35 What Did The Show Teach Young Remel About Herself 10:18 What Influence Remel Prior To Studying Broadcast Journalism at University 12:36 Why Remel Needed To Find Work 13:06 Remel, The Athlete. 15:40 The Event Where Remel Became a Nike Select Athlete 17:12 Remel Hosting Nike Select Tour 18:07 Was Becoming a Full Time Athlete Ever An Option? & What Happened? 19:51 The Comment That Potentially Derailed Remel's Athletic Career 22:01 Remel's Mother's Reaction To Not Doing Athletics 23:28 Weight of the making Her Mother Proud & How It's Influenced Remel Now 24:48 The Last Time Remel's Mother Was Vocally Proud Of Her 28:18 What Remel Learns About Herself During the LinkUp TV Era 31:08 Why Remel Is No Longer A Part of the Industry as She Once Was 32:57 Difficulties Getting Opportunities As A Black Woman In TV & Broadcasting 36:15 A Time Where God Really Showed Up For Remel 37:12 Why Remel Needed To Leave Capital Xtra For Her Career To Blossom 39:38 Why Was Remel Gassed About the VMA Opportunity? 41:18 How Does Remel Balance Marriage & Career? 44:17 What's Next For Remel? 46:57 Final Self Encouragement