Bread & Butter

Is buying property in the UK still worth it in 2026? Prices have stayed flat, interest rates are up, there's talk of a wealth tax and a new 2.5% deposit scheme for first-time buyers. So we sat down to answer the questions you keep asking us, with Tayo bringing the property investor's view and Eman the financial adviser's. We get into why you should buy your own home if you're not investing or buil...

Is buying property in the UK still worth it in 2026? Prices have stayed flat, interest rates are up, there's talk of a wealth tax and a new 2.5% deposit scheme for first-time buyers. So we sat down to answer the questions you keep asking us, with Tayo bringing the property investor's view and Eman the financial adviser's. We get into why you should buy your own home if you're not investing or buil...

Is the money from content creation actually real or just for the top 1%? After a comment accused us of telling people to drop out of school and chase social media, Eman and Tayo set the record straight. Both are professionally qualified, both built careers, and both started making content while working their jobs. The point was never to quit, but to marry the two. The conversation covers the scien...

was handed a closed-down practice, why the NHS said no in four hours, going two and a half years without paying himself, why staff and culture are the hardest part of business, and why he prays ringside for a boxer he mentored from 15. A conversation about hunger, faith, proximity and refusing to let one setback write your story. Which part hits home for you? 00:00 — Why Dr Dapaah Is Part of the F...

Why are more wealthy people looking beyond the UK? From taxes and cost of living to safety, convenience, family, and lifestyle, this conversation asks a bigger question: are we actually building the life we want or simply working harder to maintain the life we have? The discussion goes from UK vs Dubai, wealth migration, and rising taxes to why people are relocating, the value of time, and whether...

From starting with a camera and free music videos to building a full production studio, this is a story about taking risks, rebuilding after losing almost everything, and knowing when to bet on yourself. After losing nearly £20,000 worth of equipment, he had to start again. Today, he’s running a growing studio built without loans or debt and helping podcasts turn consistent content into serious ou...

What if the job you think is “beneath you” is actually preparing you for the biggest opportunity of your life? Joey arrived in the UK from Ghana with just £100, a scholarship, and big ambitions. He went from working in McDonald’s cleaning tables and toilets while studying for his Master’s degree, to building a career in banking and consulting—and eventually returning to McDonald’s as a franchisee....

A brother-sister duo. £40,000. Zero food industry experience. And a LinkedIn message that changed everything. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the real story: the £20,000 factory quote that nearly killed the idea before it started, the cold DM to a Sainsbury's buyer that got a "yes" before the product even existed, the near-breakdown when scaling from 140 to 400 stores almost broke t...

The rules are changing. The job market is tough, the cost of living keeps rising, and waiting for the “perfect opportunity” could leave you behind. From building multiple income streams and taking calculated risks to finding high-paying niches, documenting your journey, and learning why asking for more can change your life, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck. If the tradi...

What happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect” business idea and simply start solving problems? From growing up between Ethiopia and the Netherlands, to leaving medical school, building businesses, securing a €1.3M exit, and turning one unconventional marketing campaign into nearly $10M in revenue, this is a story of relentless entrepreneurship, calculated risk, and seeing opportunities wher...

What if a simple idea could become a $30M business? It started with a love for travel, a few side hustles, and a simple problem: finding people who wanted to experience the world in the same way. From there came community, group trips, Bali, rapid growth, major risks, costly mistakes, and eventually a business that expanded far beyond travel packages. The biggest lessons? You don't always need eve...

What happens when you have the Oxford & Cambridge credentials, a PhD, and a successful corporate career… but still decide to walk away? This is the story of turning an unconventional career path into a full-time content business — from moving to the UK at 17, completing a PhD at Cambridge, and working in consulting in Dubai, to building a podcast that eventually went viral and opened doors to oppo...

Making money changes your life but it also changes the people, opportunities, temptations and risks around you. The more money, influence and access you gain, the more you have to protect. From social media and fame to relationships, discipline, marriage and generational wealth, this conversation explores what happens AFTER the money starts coming in and why success without discipline can disappea...

What would you do if you arrived in a new country with just $300, no job, no experience, and no one to rely on? In this inspiring episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Gift Solomon shares the incredible story of how she left Nigeria, struggled for months without work, slept on a mattress on the floor, worked as a phone operator, became the UAE's first female delivery rider, and eventually built a...

The UK is changing... but does that mean you should leave? With rising taxes, political uncertainty, inflation, and shifting opportunities, more people are asking whether it's still worth building a future in the UK or if it's time to look elsewhere. But is moving abroad really the answer? Discover practical insights on navigating economic change, building wealth, protecting your finances, investi...

Success doesn't always look the way people think it does. Behind the big opportunities, brand deals, and social media highlights are difficult decisions, unexpected setbacks, seasons of starting over, and moments that completely change your perspective on life. This conversation explores what it really takes to build a personal brand, navigate loss, pivot your career, find purpose beyond success,...

What if your next client wasn't another small business... What if it was Amazon, Google, or a global brand? Michelle Raymond has spent years helping entrepreneurs unlock opportunities most people don't even know exist, high-value corporate contracts. In this conversation, she explains why relationships beat cold outreach, why most entrepreneurs undercharge, and how one contract can completely tran...

Most people think property investing is all about buy-to-lets or Airbnb. Shaun Davis built something completely different. Starting with very little, he went on to build a supported accommodation business with over 500 properties, working alongside local councils to provide safe housing for vulnerable people while creating a highly successful property company. In this conversation, Shaun explains...

Thinking about moving to Dubai? Wondering why your CV isn't getting interviews? Or curious about what recruiters actually look for? In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Dami sit down with recruitment expert Roxanne, founder of Career Verified, to uncover what it really takes to build a successful career in Dubai. From networking strategies and CV mistakes to salary expectations,...

You insure your car. You insure your home. But have you protected the people who matter most? Most people spend years building wealth… But almost no one spends time planning what happens to it when they're gone. In this eye-opening conversation, we uncover the hidden realities of wills, inheritance, guardianship, power of attorney, and estate planning. You'll hear real stories of families torn apa...

What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan? For some people, adversity becomes an excuse. For others, it becomes fuel. Raw, honest, and packed with wisdom, this is a story about refusing to let your circumstances write your future. Because sometimes the people who achieve the most aren't the ones with the easiest start, they're the ones who keep showing up when life gets hard. 6:28 Beco...

Success rarely happens in a straight line. In this episode, we sit down with one of the UK's early personal finance content creators to unpack the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped her journey. From buying property at a young age and building a respected finance platform, to navigating grief, redundancy, and career reinvention, this is a conversation about resilience, ambition, and bett...

Most people see holidays as a luxury. What if they're actually one of the best investments you can make? In this episode, we discuss how travel can expand your mindset, strengthen relationships, unlock business opportunities, and even inspire you to earn more. Plus, we share practical tips on planning holidays, using points and credit cards wisely, avoiding expensive mistakes, and getting maximum...

In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with viral content creator AZ Living; the face behind the educational street trivia videos taking over social media. From filming on his phone with friends in the hood to working with brands like Netflix, Sky, and Subway, AZ Living shares the real story behind his rise, the pressure that comes with influence, and why he’s passio...

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...