How I Crushed It

Leon Francis has been a leader and manager in three of the biggest consumer brands in the UK, Mcdonald's, Sainsbury's and Apple. He also has his own male grooming brand called Nuevo Noir which he started in 2021. In 2024 he won the Rising Star award at the Black British Business Awards in the Consumer and Luxury category.   Website: Nuevo Noir   Listen back to interviews with: Dion Terrelonge - Pioneer of fashion psychology   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities.   In this episode, we speak with Dr Serufusa Sekidde, BBBAwards 2025 winner in the Senior Leader – STEM category. Serufusa trained as a medical doctor, has since transitioned to become a healthcare leader and is currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO at ViiV Healthcare, part of GSK. He is an advocate for social change and healthcare equity through media outlets like CNN and BBC but also through music and In 2021 he came out with an album called The Solutionary Manifesto.   The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.   Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/ Email us: [email protected]   Listen back to interviews with other Medical professionals: Dr Tijion Esho - Cosmetic Doctor

Darryl Edwards is a globally recognised movement coach, author and pioneer in the intersection of health and movement, renowned for his groundbreaking Primal Play Method.  A former IT Consultant in the investment banking world he's since transitioned his career and he is now dedicating his life to helping others to combat chronic lifestyle diseases. His popular TED talk called, “Why Working Out Isn’t Working Out” has over 1.2 million views on Youtube.   Website: Primal Play Method   Books: Animal Moves Intro To Animal Moves Paleo Fitness   Listen back to interviews with: Tunji Akintokun  - Senior Leader at LinkedIn   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on X & 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

With the Oscars 2026 taking place this weekend, we revisit our chat with entertainment mogul Femi Oguns.    Femi 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 shaped the careers of the likes of Michaela Cole, Damson Idris, Letitia Wright and John Boyega. 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.   Reach Femi at: https://www.instagram.com/mrfemioguns/ Talent Agency Drama School   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   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 podcast

Siobhan Copland is a matchmaker and dating coach with over 10 years experience setting people up on dates and consulting them on their dating lives. She is the founder of Cupid In The City and in 2025 it won Best Dating Agency in London & the South East.   Cupid In The City   Listen back to interviews with: Audrey Indome  - The Receipts Podcast   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah, aka Lady Phyll, is one of the most influential figures in the British LGBTQ+ community. She is widely known as Lady Phyll partly due to her refusal in 2016 to accept an MBE citing her opposition to colonial legacies that have contributed to anti-LGBTQ+ laws in many parts of the world.   Lady Phyll   Listen back to interviews with: Maggie Alphonsi - World Cup winning rugby player   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Tobi Oredein is a journalist, public speaker and the founder and CEO of Black Ballad, a media and lifestyle platform for black women.   Tobi Oredein Black Ballad ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Joelle 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   Listen back to interview with: Dorothy Koomson - Bestselling novelist ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

We 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 Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on X/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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Hope 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.   Hope Powell Instagram   Listen back to interview with: Jordan Jarrett-Bryan - Channel 4 Sports Broadcaster ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities.   In this episode, we speak with Ken and Mary Okoroafor, BBBAwards 2023 winners in the Entrepreneur Senior Leader category. They are the founders of The Humble Penny, which they grew from a 99p blog into an award-winning personal finance platform reaching over 5 million people.   The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.   Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/ Email us: [email protected]   Listen back to interviews with other personal financial experts: Ayesha Ofori - CEO of Propelle

Bayo 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 at [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Jamelia Donaldson, a BBBAwards 2019 winner in the Entrepreneur Rising Star category, celebrated for her impact on global entrepreneurship and the natural hair care industry. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/ Email us: [email protected] Listen back to interview with: Audrey Indome from the Receipts Podcast Dr Tijion Esho - Cosmetic Doctor  

Bola 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the Gifted, Black and Crushing it playlist  This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Dorothy Koomson, who won the Image Award at the Black British Business Awards in 2019. The award recognised her as Britain’s biggest-selling Black author of adult fiction. Dorothy’s remarkable career continues to inspire and champion excellence in publishing. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Email us: [email protected]   Listen back to interview with: Jendella Benson - Novelist and Head of Editorial at Black Ballad  

Dr 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 [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to another special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities.   In this episode, we speak with Mark Dalgety, a BBBAwards 2024 winner in the Entrepreneur Senior Leader category, celebrated for his impact on global entrepreneurship and the tea industry.   The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.   Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Email us: [email protected]   Listen back to interview with:   Elizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer

Dean 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 [email protected] 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 podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — the #ElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Sebastian Thiel, a BBBAwards 2014 winner in the Arts & Media Rising Star category, recognised for his outstanding contributions to film and writing. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Email us at [email protected]   Listen back to interview with: Femi Oguns - CEO @ Identity Agency Group  

Bell 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Born 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 Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Thanyia 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 interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Comedian by night and Doctor by day!   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Akua 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 Could Never   Listen back to interviews with: Sonita Alleyne - Co-Founder of media company, Somethin' Else Productions   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Ato 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 Podcast   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Audrey 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: Kyle Walker - TV Presenter   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Tramale 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: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Lydia 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 Channel 4   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Ashleigh 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 Stemettes and Tech Thought leader   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Temi 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   RKY Careers have just launched their annual scholarship grant - The RKY £20,000 Scholarship Grant targeted at empowering underrepresented communities.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Samuel 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 Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Cassa 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 - Pianist   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Lorna 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.   LinkedIn   Listen back to interviews with: Sonita Alleyne - Co-Founder and former CEO of Somethin' Else Productions   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

We 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Jameisha 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 Triple Cripples   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Timothy 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Discover the inspiring story of Ire Hassan-Odukale, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ikoyi, the renowned fine dining restaurant in London. Founded alongside Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi has redefined modern cuisine with its innovative approach, earning its first Michelin star in 2018, a second star in 2022, and ranking as number 42 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024. In this episode, Ire shares the challenges of building a globally acclaimed restaurant, and his vision for pushing boundaries in the food industry. This is a must-listen for food lovers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about what it takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of fine dining. Explore More Stories: 🎙️ Listen back to interviews with trailblazers like: Anne-Marie Imafidon, Founder of Stemettes and tech innovator. Sonita Alleyne, Master of Jesus College, Cambridge, and media CEO. Stay Connected: 💬 Follow us on Twitter: @howicrushedit 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @howicrushedit 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🔖 Use #howicrushedit to join the conversation on social media. Support the Podcast: ☕ Love what you hear? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee and help us create even more impactful episodes.

Join 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   Listen to Learn: This episode will resonate with anyone interested in Africa or entrepreneurship.

Katharine 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Ayesha 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   Get your tickets for BTF 2024: 📅 October 10 |📍 London, Drumsheds 🎟️ Tickets → joinbtf.com/tickets For 20% off the ticket price use code 55HICI

Rayvenn 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   Get your tickets for BTF 2024: 📅 October 10 |📍 London, Drumsheds 🎟️ Tickets → joinbtf.com/tickets For 20% off the ticket price use code 55HICI

Christina 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   Get your tickets for BTF 2024: 📅 October 10 |📍 London, Drumsheds 🎟️ Tickets → joinbtf.com/tickets For 20% off the ticket price use code 55HICI

Femi 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

To 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Jordan Pitt is an actor, filmmaker and founder of One Umbrella Productions and has 30 years experience in the industry. His most recent piece of work is the Sky documentary ‘Untold Stories: Hair On Set’ which features insights from notable figures including Naomie Harris, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Afua Hirsch and can currently be viewed on Now TV or on Sky TV.   Website Untold Stories: Hair On Set ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram

Jamilia Grier is founder & CEO of Bytebao and a lawyer with over 15 years of experience in the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. She is also the host of the Barely Legal in Web3 podcast.   Website Podcast  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram

Sonita 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Dr 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   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Naomi Sesay is the Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4. She started her career at MTV and has over 20 years’ experience in television and media. She is also a powerful keynote speaker, property investor and is building a Smart City in Sierra Leone!   Website LinkedIn   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram

Sarah 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: @howicrushedit Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram

Jumoke 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 [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram