How I Crushed It

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 (...

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...

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 conversatio...

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...

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...

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 Amo...

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...

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   ___...

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 Alpho...

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...

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-runn...

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! ___________________________________...

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 indivi...

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 ba...

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...

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 T...

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 t...

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 tou...

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 ____________________________________________________________________________...

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 _______________________________________________________________________...

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 ____...

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 ________________...

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 __...

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 howicrushedit@gmail...

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  ______________________________...