Melanated & Proud

Izzy the creator sits down to talk about the moment he ALMOST DIED from what he thought was a headache and how this impacted his life long term. FOLLOW ME on socials: Insta: @itsmanlikedan_ TikTok: @itsmanlikedan

A lot of people have been hiding their struggles, particularly in the black community. In this episode Lisa shares how she became physically disabled and her journey masking her neurodiversity. ABOUT US:Melanated & Proud was created to showcase, empower and inspire the black community. SOCIALS: https://instagram.com/melanatedproud https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanated-and-proud-53677522b/🎧 LI...

Our guest Shocka, is not only a music artist but also a poet, mental health advocate and speaker. Shocka’s mental health deteriorated shortly after his music career took a major blow. Following this, he was later diagnosed Schizophrenia and was sectioned 4 times. This episode discusses Shocka’s journey, with a focus on mental health issues in the black community and difficulties of breaking stigma...

Clinton Asumah has faced with one of the hardest moments of his life after losing his father. Through pain he found his purpose and is building a legacy through property development. In this video, he shares his journey from grief to living the dream, discussing the challenges he has faced in his journey and the lessons learned. ABOUT US:Melanated & Proud was created to showcase, empower and inspi...

The grind is not glamorous indeed. Motivational speaker Mr Beezy, reveals how he had to make sacrifices to turn his life around and be in the powerful position he is today. He opens up about a lot of the challenges he faced in his journey and provides many tips that you can follow to change your life and achieve success. MUST WATCH ABOUT US: Melanated & Proud podcast is all about overcoming challe...

In this episode we discuss life as black teachers in the UK, the challenges that both staff and students face  as well as ways to succeed in difficult environments. ABOUT US: Melanated & Proud was created to showcase, empower and inspire the black community. SOCIALS: https://instagram.com/melanatedproud https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanated-and-proud-53677522b/ THE TEACHERS SURGERY EVENT: https://...

In this episode we have a raw conversation with the host of The Teachers Surgery, Des about living life with Vitiligo. His journey involves many challenges the average human being won't experience. Here he is opening up for one of the first times about the difficulties he has faced in life and how he managed to turn things around. THIS IS VERY INTERESTING STORY. ABOUT US: Melanated & Proud was...

We’ve all been there, when we’ve looked back at moments in our life and thought we should have done better. We have set good targets for ourselves but at times got stuck in our heads and had less action. Don’t Think Just ACT In this extremely entertaining episode Man Like Dan shares his journey for the first time and is transparent about his difficulties in life. Themes discussed include upbringin...

Many people are having to work 9-5 to fund their dream business or career. The reality is its not easy and there are many ways to make money to invest in yourself. In this episode we discuss the truth about working to fund your dream. Subscribe to the channel and join this family! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChXl_QiOAebx3XJwcnnC_6g ABOUT US: Melanated & Proud was created to showcase, empo...

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How to make money from your gift is a question that a lot of us are thinking about because we want to have financial freedom. Some of us are also struggling to find ways to make money but that income that your looking for can actually come from gift. A lot of us are not using our gifts. In this episode we discuss the key to making money from your gifts and the power of waiting. If you are thinking...

Unkle Kwamz is a true example of how to stop putting yourself in a box. He is a dancer, comedian, entertainer and a pre reg Pharmacist. He gained over 54,000 followers on TikTok whilst completing an undergraduate and masters degree in just a few years. His journey was unpredictable and full of many challenges. In this episode we discuss his journey in life and shed light on themes such as heartbre...

From heartbreak to success! Ex professional footballer Cecil Jee Thomas is a true example of why you need a back up plan. In this episode @Cecil_Jee opens up on the struggles he has faced on his journey and reveals things he has never shared before. In this episode we discuss the low points in his life and shed light on themes such as heartbreak, mental health, AFTV and success. If you do not have...

Dropping Out Of College For Youtube led to Matisse gaining 65,000 subscribers in 2 years but what he had to go through in his personal life to get to where he is mad! In this episode we discuss the low points in his life and shed light on themes such as bullying, heartbreak and success. If you are thinking of making a big decision in life like dropping out of uni or changing your career to pursue...

Onyi Anyado explains how people can still become successful even after facing difficulties in life. He talks about how he turned his life around after he was almost killed and provides amazing tips for success. GUEST: ✅ Connect with Onyi Anyado https://www.instagram.com/onyid777/ https://youtube.com/@Onyid777?si=2OEZE0GRCKEnxodh 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to see the truth the world does not want you to see: ht...

Dr Khadija Owusu opens up on the challenges she has faced on her journey and encourages others to come out of their comfort zone. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more tips to be successful: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChXl_QiOAebx3XJwcnnC_6g ✅ Let's connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/melanatedproud TikTok: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanated-and-proud-53677522b/ GUEST: ✅ Connect wit...

In this episode our guest is the amazing Theo Johnson (Film maker, Actor, Presenter, Motivational speaker and more!) Summary: In this episode we discuss the challenges Theo has experienced on the journey to success and the key things needed to excel in any field.

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Give Up: In this episode we talk about the difficulties we face in life and how hard it can be to continue trying when all you want to do is stop and give up. Our lovely guest is Indie Gordon has gone through many difficulties such as cancer as well as discrimination and she gives some advice on how to thrive in chaos to become successful. Who Is Indie Gordon? She is a...

Experiencing a loss of any kind is one of the most difficult things to experience in life. We are all going to experience it in our lives and we cannot avoid it. In this episode we discuss how to recover from a loss. Who is James Kaguima: James Kaguima is a multi-award winning creative entrepreneur and is currently thriving. He is a young black entrepreneur and is one of the black people you shoul...

Conversations regarding success can be overwhelming and lead to people making comparisons with each other. In this episode we discuss uncomfortable truths and some of the key principles of success. GUEST: https://instagram.com/youngblacklondon ABOUT US: Melanated & Proud was created to showcase, empower and inspire the black community. SOCIALS: https://instagram.com/melanatedproud https://www.link...

Many people in the world are suffering in silence, the founder of ELIMU Lynette Nabbosa opens up on some of the things she has been struggling with. We discuss the importance of seeking help and highlight ways to look after ourselves. Contact her on instagram: @_nabbosa

Episode summary: This is a deep and powerful conversation, that will encourage every single viewer. BOOK MEG: https://www.megzeenatwamithi.com Mindmapper UK https://www.mindmapperuk.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/melanatedproud?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@melanatedandproud?_t=8aNyMEsL06P&_r=1 LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanated-and-proud-53677522b

Chris (Founder of FFLY) speaks about his journey;including being evicted by the council and trying hard to make the best out of a difficult situation.

Summary: Many of us are addicted to our phones and other forms of technology to the extent that we may feel as though we can not live without them. Some of the topics highlighted in this episode are social media, image, environment and success.

Our lovely guest Ingrid-Maye is a talented poet who talks about the black community being greater than just victims. In this conversation we discuss the importance of therapy, self-reflection as well as the ability to control your emotions. Ingrid is also known for selling authentic wildcrafted sea moss so please contact her if you would like some sea moss or for poetry bookings at ingiemaye22@gma...