Bread & Butter

What does success really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, we sit down with presenter, producer and media personality Sia for an honest conversation about motherhood, media, relationships and rebuilding yourself. From her rise on Backchat to producing major platforms and stepping back in front of the camera, Sia keeps it real about the highs, lows and less...

AI is no longer “coming soon”… it’s already changing jobs, businesses and everyday life in real time. From building apps with zero coding experience to automating follow-ups for 500+ leads, this conversation breaks down just how powerful AI has become, and why ignoring it could leave people behind. The scary part? This is only the beginning In this episode, we discuss: • AI replacing jobs and work...

“Who are the DJs?”“What music are you playing?”“What kind of crowd is coming?” On paper, it sounds like normal event questions. But for Black promoters, those questions can decide whether the event happens at all. In this episode of The Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with Dami from This Can’t Come Out 2.0for a funny but honest conversation about events, podcasting, authenticity a...

Young people need guidance. Parents need accountability. Community needs to show up. In this episode of Bread & Butter, Tayo and Eman sit down with Malachi Nunes, founder of Ambitious Lives, for a real conversation on youth work, parenting, culture and what pushes young people towards the streets. Malachi opens up about his own journey through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, poverty, and being misundersto...

Work can shape you. Bias can test you. The right people make a difference. The BAFTAs moment starts the conversation, but this episode goes wider. Tayo and Eman unpack bias, race, and what it feels like to be misread or underestimated at work. They also reflect on the power of support, and how the right person backing you can change your whole experience. In this episode, they discuss: - The BAFTA...

In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, we sit down with MC Tandoh to unpack the real business behind hosting weddings and events. From handling awkward wedding drama to managing difficult crowds, Tandoh shares what people do not see behind the mic. He breaks down how he went from photography into full-time hosting, how he built his name in the wedding industry, and why being confident is n...

In this episode of the Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down in a new setting and get straight into one of the biggest questions people have been asking. Is Dubai finished? After flight cancellations, school closures, media panic, and families being split across countries, they break down what the recent Middle East tension has looked like from real life, not from headlines. Tayo shares...

This episode is a big one. Tayo and Eman sit down with broadcaster, DJ, music industry figure and restaurant owner, Sian Anderson, for one of the rawest conversations on The Bread and Butter Podcast so far. Sian breaks down her journey from blogging and Rinse FM to BBC Radio 1Xtra, and shares how she ended up working around some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran, Wiley, Meek Mill...

Two years in. No missed weeks. Two different countries. And still showing up. In this episode, Tayo and Iman sit down in London and speak openly about the real journey behind building the Bread & Butter Podcast. No filters. They break down what worked, what failed, and what cost them the most. From flying back and forth across countries to building a team, they share the truth about consistency an...

What does wealth look like when you build it with purpose, discipline, faith and long term vision? In this episode of The Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with Ken and Mary Okoroafor, the couple behind The Humble Penny, for a rich and honest conversation about money, marriage, faith, legacy and what it takes to build lasting wealth without losing yourself in the process. As pioneer...

Running a business, building wealth and planning your future is important. But one conversation most families avoid is what happens when someone dies. No one likes talking about death, wills or inheritance, yet the absence of those conversations is what often creates the biggest problems. In this episode, we sit down with Precious to discuss the realities of death, financial preparation and how fa...

Fred Santana joins Bread & Butter for one of the most honest conversations we have had. For ten years, 90s Baby Show has grown from a small audio podcast on the purple app into a full time media platform. In this episode, Fred reflects on the journey. The early days. The raggedy setup. The leap from nine to five jobs into full time content. And the mindset that kept him steady through it all. Fred...

Running a business with a partner sounds smart. You share the risk. You split the costs. You combine skills. But most partnerships do not fail because of money. They fail because of ego, poor communication and unclear expectations. In this episode, we break down what people get wrong when they go into business together. We talk about why you should focus on doing your part instead of counting your...

Politics feels louder than ever. Leaders argue in public. Billionaires shape narratives. Countries clash over power and influence. You scroll for five minutes and your head feels heavy. In this episode, we break down what is happening in the world right now and, more importantly, how you should respond. We talk about the rise of strong personalities like Donald Trump and how his style has influenc...

This episode explores why progress feels faster in Dubai. The focus stays on mindset, behaviour, and shared intent. Challenges exist everywhere. Growth depends on response. Dubai attracts people who choose action over complaint. You hear fewer excuses. You see more building. The conversation explains why expats often move quicker here. Most arrivals share one aim. Improve life. When people share d...

Failure sits inside every real business journey. Growth starts once you accept this and prepare for it. In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman break down mistakes they made while building businesses. The goal stays simple. Help you avoid unnecessary loss of time, money, and energy. The conversation starts with mindset. Chasing money first creates pressure and poor decisions....

This episode goes deep on money, work, and survival in today’s economy. The conversation breaks down why relying on one income no longer works and why many people feel pressure to become entrepreneurs without fully understanding the cost. The guests speak honestly about employment, self-employment, and the myth of freedom. A steady salary brings peace and structure. Entrepreneurship brings risk, l...

This episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast features Yvonne Bajela, one of the most respected voices in UK venture capital. Yvonne shares an honest account of how she entered an industry many people struggle to access. Venture capital felt closed when she started in 2015. Few UK funds existed. Hiring relied on networks. Roles stayed off job boards. Cold messages led nowhere. Her entry point did not...

In Episode 97 of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with Anthony to dismantle the idea that a "piece of paper" is your only ticket to the top. As degrees become increasingly devalued, we dive deep into the essential skill sets that actually move the needle in the real world and in business. Anthony gets raw about the evolution of a founder, stripping away the "luck" labels to revea...

Breakthrough rarely feels familiar. Progress often starts with choices nobody around you has made before. Family history does not need proof for growth to begin. Change lives inside unfamiliar decisions. Repeating habits repeats outcomes. Five years pass fast. Comfort creates identical results year after year. Growth demands different inputs. Speed improves once guessing stops. Progress moves fast...

KP joins the Bread and Butter Podcast in Dubai for a long-form conversation about work rate, convenience, and building income beyond a payslip. The episode opens with his move to Dubai and the first real frustration. Finding a place to live felt rushed. Estate agents moved fast. Decisions felt pressured. Once housing settled, everything else slowed down. Daily life became easier. Service felt inte...

This Christmas episode brings both couples together to speak about family life with honesty and ease. They open with the debate on what Christmas should feel like. Cold air. Warm homes. Childhood memories of snow. They compare this to Christmas in Dubai and how the children and school events keep the season alive even without winter weather. The conversation moves into parenting. They share how th...

On this episode of the Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit in Dubai with architect and founder Ryan Sailsman. He breaks down how a boy from Leytonstone ends up designing and building villas for the top one percent in Dubai. Ryan shares how years of moving across London, growing up between working class estates and wealth in central London, and watching his dad build major projects in Dubai...

This episode walks you through the rise of FlakeBake and the decisions that shaped one of the strongest growth stories in UK food. Mike shares how he moved from his dad’s takeaway in Peckham to a national rollout with Aldi. You see the early graft. Leaflets. Road deliveries. Late night orders. You learn why B2B changed everything. You see how he built trust with local businesses and why understand...

Money changes your lifestyle. The question is whether it changes who you are. Tayo and Eman sit in Dubai and take this apart with simple, honest reflections. They look at the link between higher earnings and rising confidence. They speak on how easy it is to attach your self worth to your income. Faith sits at the centre of their answer. Faith keeps you steady when your income rises and when it dr...