Seat At My Table Podcast

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your experience—but the story you've been telling yourself about whether you're qualified enough? Rosie Skuse never studied business. She didn't have a traditional path into entrepreneurship. As a young woman in the room, she was often mistaken for the PA rather than the person leading the business. Today, she's the Founder and CEO of Molto Music Gr...

There is nothing more inspirational to me than someone who decides to take on the impossible, acts when others only talk, and create change when others feel helpless. Katie White is the co-founder of Enough, an organisation working to end rape and create real change through action, prevention and survivor-led solutions. In this conversation, Katie shares what it means to take on an issue many peop...

If you’ve ever felt like you need more experience before starting—this episode is for you. Because the truth is, most people who build something meaningful don’t start “ready.” They start because they care enough to try and are obsessed with their mission. In this episode, I’m joined by Jem Stein, founder of Daring Capital— a syndicate of impact investors providing capital to extraordinary under-r...

This episode feels like a conversation you didn’t know you needed. I’m joined by the incredible confidence mentor Megan Nicola, and we dive into what confidence actually means—and why so many of us struggle with it. We talk about the idea that confidence isn’t about discipline, motivation, or “fixing” yourself… but about feeling safe enough to be seen as you are. This conversation covers everythin...

Ever felt lonely and struggled to find your people? Turns out, you are not alone. In fact, you are the majority. In this episode, I sit down with Holly Cooke, the founder and driving force behind The Lonely Girls Club — one of the UK’s most powerful communities for women seeking connection, friendship, and support. Born from Holly’s own experience of loneliness after moving to London, what began a...

If you’ve ever felt held back by old patterns or self-doubt, and wondered why your life is not how you imagined, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I dive into the incredible power of identity and the stories we tell ourselves. I unpack how subconscious beliefs shape who we become and how the simple yet transformative “I Am” exercise can help you redefine your sense of self. Through my...

What does it mean to be truly mission-driven, and how can changing someone’s environment transform the course of their life? Today’s guest, Sharla-Jaye Duncan, is a social entrepreneur and fierce advocate for educational and career equity. Growing up in South London surrounded by more people who were going to jail than finishing school, Sharla-Jaye could not see a future for herself — until a pivo...

Why, as adults, do we become so serious, stop playing, and forget to make time for joy? Imagine how different the world would look if we spent more time laughing, and less time being so hard on ourselves. Today’s guest, Em Stroud, is on a mission to bring back joy, laughter and play into adult lives. In this episode Em opens up about the challenging times in her childhood that left little room for...

What does building wealth look like when you are on the wrong side of Capitalism? Is there hope to decrease inequality and thrive in the current economic system?    In this conversation, Rachel Laryea shares her journey. From watching her mum work around the clock and instilling the same work ethic into her children, to becoming a successful author and entrepreneur.   In this insightful conversati...

Working 2 jobs while pursuing her passion as an R&B singer-songwriter, Samantha Toms, a.k.a Mantha, opens up about the reality of working towards her dream. This episode is an open and honest conversation about Mantha’s journey that brought her to the London R&B scene, the set backs along the way, and exciting unknown yet to come. Lucky enough to say that she is an old friend I have watche...

What if true leadership looked less like boys clubs and bravado — and more like mindfulness, motherhood, and meaningful relationships? Today’s guest, Tingting Peng, redefines what it means to be in the C-Suite and provides a role model of leadership that we are all seeking but struggle to find.  Tingting is the Chief Transformation Officer at Moove, a global mobility fintech reimagining access to...

The Compound Effect, the idea that small, consistent actions over time lead to big results. It is the difference between the top 1% and everyone else, it is what helps people become stupidly rich, or the reason that the existence of one person can echo throughout history.  For the 10th episode of the Seat at My Table Podcast, I wanted to do something a bit different, and share my first solo episod...

Imagine a world where there are no barriers to innovation, everyone has the ability to bring their ideas to life, and the world in which we live looks completely different as a result.  Today’s guest, Cecil Adjalo, is working towards this vision as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Foundervine which was recently recognised as one of Europe’s leading start up hubs.  Cecil is on a missio...

How hard can it be?  A question that serial founder, Ex-Investment Banker, and all round superstar, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, consistently asks himself to push limits and find immense success.  Dawid Started his career training as a lawyer, followed by working as an investment banking, before becoming a serial entrepreneur.  He co-founded Redington an award winning independent investment consultantancy...

Money, the root of all evil or a powerful force for good? Join me in this insightful conversation with Dama Sathianathan who is setting an incredible example of the positive change that can be achieved by writing cheques in the world of venture capital. Dama is a Senior Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures, Europe’s leading early-stage tech for good Venture Capital Firm that backs ambitious founders...

First Black male Student Union President at LSE, the youngest ever board member of the Barbican, Europe’s largest Multi-arts Centre, Managing Director of TC & Friends at the age of 26, AND he made the 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list. It’s hard to believe that the guest in this episode, Zulum Elumogo, achieved all this by the time he was 28 years old. So, of course, we had to have Zulum on Seat at...

Imagine going through your emails at work when suddenly you get a call from a distressed mother whose son has been held by Syrian Authorities and likely tortured for receiving money from a foreign bank account. His mum’s bank account. Who is currently a refugee in the UK. This is what a normal day can look like for Colette, Founder and CEO of Conversation Over Borders. An organisation that works t...

Freeing a man wrongfully committed of murder after he has already served 5 years in prison, confronted with continuous rape, murder, child abuse cases, navigating the male dominated career of a barrister experiencing sexism and imposter syndrome along the way - these are only a few of the topics covered with this episode’s guest, Tana Adkin KC. A highly respected criminal barrister appointed to th...

Imagine putting your blood, sweat, and tears into your start-up and then having a contractor try to take ownership of your App, or being taken to a champagne bar to be told someone wants to buy your product and if you say no, they will take the idea anyway and steal your market audience. This is only a few of the challenges Nazia Anwar has faced, founder of Social Blox, a platform for small non-pr...

Work. We all do it. Most of us will be working for at least 50 years. So why do so many of us stay in a role that gives us the Sunday Scaries, fearing the week ahead? Why are so many of us petrified to stray from the career path we chose at the age of 18, when we have time for 10 or more different careers? Join Talullah in this open conversation with the amazingly talented and multidimensional Eli...

Rejection. What an ugly word and even more awful feeling. Well, not anymore. Shona Bland, the founder of Art Friend, is changing this while simultaneously revolutionising the Art industry by making it more fun, accessible, and welcoming. Join Shona and Talullah as they discuss her journey from drama, to hospitality, to founding a company. In this episode they talk about The art of blagging to open...

Seat at my Table is hosted by Talullah Lake who aims to bring you a catalogue of role models to inspire you and expand what you believe you are capable of. Playing on the phrase 'more women need a seat at the table', Talullah aims to spotlight amazing people across different industries, with different experiences, so that we can all find a role model that resonates with us while creating space for...