The Welsh Dream

Join host Kim Mamhende and special guest Louisa Huxtable-Thomas in discussing the future of entrepreneurship in Wales and beyond. As Lead for Enterprise, Partnerships and Innovation for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Swansea University, Louisa is passionate about sparking inspiration and self confidence in aspiring entrepreneurs and young people. Louisa asserts that the drive beh...

Break The Glass Ceiling: Mastering Yourself & Tackling Inequality. Delve into this inspiring conversation where our host Kim Mamhende features a special guest Prudencia Orridge MBE, discussing a topic that is both timely and timeless: tackling inequality.  From her Tanzanian roots to her MBE honour in the UK , Pru's journey encapsulates both the challenges and triumphs faced by many in the...

Dive into this meaningful conversation where our host Kim Mamhende features a special guest Corinne Cariad, who brings her unique insight on neurodiversity, both within the world of work and beyond! Drawing from her lived experience as a woman navigating ADHD and autism, Corinne delves into the often unseen barriers that neurodiverse individuals face, emphasising the need for self-care and compass...

Join host Kim Mamhende and special guest Mike Day on The Welsh Dream Podcast, as we talk about 'Empowering Entrepreneurs', where we ignite the entrepreneurial spark within you! Mike Day served as the Lord Mayor of Swansea from 2022 to 2023, representing the Sketty constituency as a Councillor since 1999. With a rich history in public service, he previously held the position of Cabinet memb...

Join us in Episode 8 of The Welsh Dream Podcast as we dive deep into the heart of Swansea and its political landscape with Sam Bennett. Sam is the Swansea Council Councillor for Waterfront and has been an instrumental voice, bringing the concerns and aspirations of his community to the forefront of political discussions. Join us as we discuss the essence of political literacy, the true meaning of...

In Episode 6 of The Welsh Dream podcast, we have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Bethan Sayed, a Campaign Coordinator at Climate Cymru and Former Plaid Cymru MS for South West Wales. This episode passionately explores the crucial intersection of climate and social justice, human rights, and democracy, while underscoring the transformative potential of individual voices in driving positive...

In Episode 7 of our podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Robin Hill, an Export Academy Trade Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade, and an inspiring entrepreneur himself. Our conversation with Robin delved into the world of entrepreneurship and export, exploring valuable insights that can help Welsh businesses thrive on the global stage. Robin's role as a Welsh lead for the UK E...

This episode we are joined by Hayley Wheeler - We discuss Hayley's journey of starting a family whilst working as an emotional empowerment coach. This episode has many great insights, alongside Hayley's top tips and insights for managing your mental wellbeing, especially in regards to your work life / balance and during the process of becoming an entrepreneur. Hosted by Ryan Lewis & Ki...

This episode we are joined by Simon J L Horsman - an academic and passionate speaker who provides us with a deep dive into what ‘Entrepreneurship’ is and how the definition is not as straightforward as we first thought. You will learn some interesting insights and begin to question what you really know about the entrepreneurial mindset. Hosted by Ryan Lewis & Kim Mamhende #TheWelshDream

The Welsh Dream podcast! Episode #3 This episode we are joined by Deb - Human Resources Specialist. The hour conversation is packed full of tips and tricks that if applied will make you more employable. Deb provides a great insight into how you can improve your chances of succeeding in applying for your next dream job. You can find Deb through Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-barrow-mcip...

The Welsh Dream podcast! Episode #2 This episode we are joined by Karen from Purple Shoots - An organisation that provides small loans to entrepreneurs who are struggling to access finance through traditional avenues. We discuss the wealth in community & why making a side hustle from your passion can be rewarding. Visit Purple Shoots website to find out more: https://purpleshoots.org Hosted by...

Combatting the "brain drain" is the goal of The Welsh Dream podcast! This episode will introduce you to the concept of The Welsh Dream, and how we aim to empower ambition, promote equity and an entrepreneurial mindset. Hosted by Ryan Lewis & Kim Mamhende #TheWelshDream

Welcome to the 411 Podcast, hosted by Ryan Lewis. This is a special edition of the podcast, recorded for ‘Global entrepreneurship week’, in celebration of entrepreneurs worldwide. We have a special guest this episode, Franck Banza, founder and CEO of the Wales based charity, the CAE (the centre of African entrepreneurship). He has gained remarkable insights into what it is like to be an immigrant,...

Join us one last time to reflect on what an incredible season this has been for us all! This season has been wonderful to film for you guys and we hope that it has helped you develop as a person and encouraged you to reach your higher self in every aspect. We wanted to inspire you with stories from a variation of diverse guests who have conquered tough problems in their life and have come out on t...

The topic of this episode is the refugee crisis and real stories. We are joined by a young man who sought refuge from the Middle East during a time of war and conflict, he speaks on his expieiernces as well as how he pushed through challenges in the UK and became an entrepreneur. Conversations about the struggles of being a first generation child of an immigrant is also shared along with why real...

This episode is designed to educate our listeners on who we are as The CAE, a charitable organisation which the podcast runs under and why we do what we do. In this episode we talk about what it's really like for refugees and the people we work with behind the scenes, the reality of situations and what we do to help. 

Join Sonia, Kofi and Nomthandazo on the discussion of self improvement.  The purpose of this episode is to explore healthy habits and end toxic traits that we all individually consume. This episode is a follow up from the last which was about ‘healing’. The episode's aim is to guide our listeners to learn more about themselves and encourage them to not go back to what is comfortable but to co...

Join Sonia, Kofi and special guest Vismaya an aspiring psychologist! This episode is about Healing your inner child, overcoming childhood trauma and feeling liberated as an adult.  We touch on the physical effects that trauma and adverse childhood experiences can have on your health, the importance of pushing yourself to heal from your past, examples that can help you identify what triggers y...

Join Sonia, Kim and special guest Ryan Stephens a mindset and accountability coach! In this episode we will be talking about how to PIVOT and how to practically change your life.  Gain professional advise and expertise in this episode from Ryan Stephens, a mind and accountability coach. As he shares his inspiring story, this episode also features a self-discovery journey to find out what serv...

Join Sonia, Maddy and Nomthandazo for a special episode! In this episode we talk about what an Entrepreneur really means, how to get there, how to start and most importantly we have a special guest Youmna Mouhamad featured on the episode a real life entrepreneur. An interview takes place on her journey as a business woman and how she is successfully climbing up the ladder as well as her product an...

This episode is hosted by familiar faces Sonia, Nomthandazo and Maddy! In the last episode we spoke about the struggles of adulthood and how the education structure has affected our current life. In this episode we speak about methods to cope with these problems and solutions that can be used on a day to day basis to help you excel in your life decisions. Topics covered in this episode are; fixed...

Hosted by Sonia along with two new faces Maddy and Nomthandazo. The episode focuses on what school should have prepared us for in life and situations that we now universally struggle with because of the lack of knowledge we as a society have. As well as this sensitive discussions on mental health are spoken about as an effect of distress with finance. 

Join Sonia, Kofi and Joy on this episodes trailer as they introduce what this new season will be about!

Join us as we speak to Chisomo Phiri, a well accomplished young woman who currently works in Policy & communications in Wales.  Here we discuss -  Why Wales is the perfect place to gain experience/work; What it takes to get a job, The importance of building a brand on social media, The importance of networking, And, what organisations in Wales to have a more diverse workplace specifically in t...

Join us as we speak to Lowri and Theresa about the various social issues that were prevalent during this period. We discuss Black lives matter, Asian lives matter, Free school meals and Homelessness.  Follow @blmswansea and keep up to date for the upcoming protest in April.  Follow us @yenwales on Instagram and Twitter.  DM us to let us know how you found it!