SEE ME BE ME with Nile and Blair Henry

This week we revisit our podcast with Tyler Rousseau, a filmmaker and former Marine, who shares his unique journey from Virginia to LA, where he transitioned from car sales to film production. Nile and Blair had been following Tyler’s story for a while via social media so we were elated when he agreed to join us for a conversation.  We begin discussing Tyler’s love of cars growing up before delvin...

What do you get when the founder of an educational services social enterprise (Nile Henry) sits down with a leading social justice academic and author specialising in the experiences of minority ethnic groups in education (Kalwant Bhopal)? A great podcast!   Kalwant joins us for an absorbing and important conversation. We discuss her working class roots, experiences of racism and turbulent journey...

This week on the See Me Be Me podcast we welcome Paulette Watson MBE, a global tech disruptor and Managing Director of Academy Achievers. We discuss her journey in the tech industry and her passion for empowering marginalized communities, particularly black women and girls. Inspired by her father, a mathematician and engineer, Watson founded Academy Achievers to provide STEM education and mentorsh...

This week we welcome Laura Alexander, a researcher in menopause in the workplace and an experienced HR manager. Laura has worked in HR for over a decade for both small and large organisations including her current role in a global engineering corporation.  Laura shared her career story including her severe heart failure diagnosis in 2016. Focusing increasingly on health and resilience as a result,...

Lee Chambers is one hell of an individual. Lee grew up in Bolton, heavily inspired by his parents work ethic, his "crazy uncle's" love for computers and his grandad's values. Lee's ability to learn and reflect at each point of his journey is perhaps his greatest skill. Whether it be the lack of role models growing up, struggling with identity during university, losing his grad scheme to the recess...

Director and CEO of Q Sustain, Azhar Quaiyoom chats to us about barriers and challenges of entrepreneurship, as well as key insights into running a successful business!

Sorsha Elson shares her journey from working in customer service to becoming an apprentice mechanical technician at Formula One. Initially inspired by aviation as well as Lewis Hamilton and her family's love for motorsport, she transitioned to a flight attendant role before pursuing mechanical engineering during COVID. Sorsha highlights the challenges of working in a male-dominated field, emphasis...

Ashley Ainsley, co-founder of Color in Tech, kindly joined us for an enlightening conversation. We begin at Lewisham, South London before discussing the origins behind ColorInTech - the organisation aimed at increasing diversity in the tech industry. He highlights his early exposure to Wikipedia and Google Earth which influenced his career path. The lack of diversity at Oxford University and Googl...

On this week's episode Nadine Lewis shares her journey into motorsport marshalling, sparked by a local radio segment and a taster day at Alton Park. She recounts her subsequent 26 years in the role and we discuss the male-dominated nature of motorsport and her determination defy it, emphasising the value of inclusivity and confidence-building in motorsport. Thank you for listening, we'll see you n...

Krish Patel, a former professional footballer turned social entrepreneur, shares his inspiring story of resilience, growth, and purpose. Growing up in Bolton as a mixed-race child, Krish endured bullying and racial abuse, challenges that fuelled his determination to rise above adversity. His passion for football led him to secure a professional contract at Bury FC, but injuries forced him to rethi...

Dubbed the ‘Science-Entrepreneur’, Nile and Blair Henry are joined by none other than Dr Elsa Zekeng. She is the true definition of a trailblazer. On the podcast she discusses her experiences of the Ebola pandemic, studying medicine and her journey into business. She is the founder of SökerData - the fantastic start-up increasing equity in clinical trials for women and black and ethnic minority gr...

What does a typical boardroom look like? Are big corporations diverse enough? Co-founder of the award-winning diversity and inclusion company Watch This Sp_ce Mo Kanjilal recounts her career in sales spanning multiple sectors across two decades. Non-Exec Director at Here – Care Unbound, Vice-Chair at The Clock Tower Sanctuary, mentor for the Girls’ Network charity, author and much more, Mo is a tr...

When a conversation contains such immediate and applicable insight, we have to make sure you hear it all. On this week’s episode of the See Me Be Me podcast we present Dan Sodergren’s Part Two! We natter everything from human mistakes when using AI, growth mindset, diversity in the tech industry and much more!

The growing influence of AI and how it's due to change the world is both exciting and daunting. Digital marketing and technology guru Dan Sodergren aka the ‘tech optimist’ & ‘tech futurist’ treats us to an awesome conversation about his journey and everything AI. It all started when being the only black kid in his small village led to a talent for communication and story telling. The rest...

Last week Madiha took us on a powerful journey through her childhood and the transformation into the incredible individual she is today. In Part Two we discuss winning 'Best Female Inspirational Person' Award and the origins of her own podcast 'Soul Awakenings With Madiha Sosan'. Her ability to make sense of complex emotional situations and delicate chapters of our lives prompted N...

This week on the See Me Be Me podcast we welcome Saeed Atcha. At just 28 years old, Saeed Atcha MBE DL has a plethora of experience. In our conversation he details founding Youth Leads UK, becoming Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and so much more. From growing up in care to helping young people become the best versions of themselves, Saeed Atcha offers wisdom beyond his years. Very gratefu...

How do we grow as individuals? Can we work past our traumas? Madiha Sosan, an award winning motivational speaker, beautifully articulates her tragic upbringing and how she healed and developed to be the woman she is today. Such is the power of her story and advice that we had to split the podcast into two parts. Here is Part 1, enjoy!

In the words of our very own CEO and podcast co-host Nile Henry, “I feel inspired!”. Sabrina Ben Salmi offers fascinating insight into the unlocked potential of family, especially young people. Her unique story is told with infectious energy and is littered with wisdom. From originally dreaming of a career in football to studying computer science to eventually becoming an author, publisher, delega...

Marcia Brissett Bailey has dedicated her life to finding solutions to issues in education and workplace systems. Her mission involves motivating others to embrace identity and diversity in their path towards success, particularly dyslexic and neurodivergent students. Rising Stars100 Winner, author of Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic, a trustee, speaker and lots more, her insight is truly fascinating...

Dennis Logan Jr is the founder of Endelea Studio. Endelea is Swahili for ‘Keep Going’, and Dennis is striving to inspire and support others to persevere and achieve - and he’s doing what he can to make sure they’re able to as well. Dennis talks us through his experience of starting a company, and what he does to make sure there are as many opportunities as possible open to people he wants to uplif...

SEE ME BE ME talks to Lisa Maynard-Atem, social media and marketing genius who's worked with brands like Harrods, Harvey Nichols, AstraZeneca and more. Lisa's had an incredible career, and she shares the mentality that's enabled her to succeed, how she's opened doors for herself, and most of all - how she's holding them open for others to follow in her footsteps!

Simone Roche is the founder of Northern Power Women, a platform for female role models in the North. She’s passionate about equality, and advocates for community, intentionality, and consistency as the best way to get there.

Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE is an award-winning serial social entrepreneur, green tech innovator, STEM Ambassador and founder of the Manchester Innovation Activities Hub. She joins us to discuss her career as a trailblazer, and what Jason and the Argonauts and Lord of the Rings taught her about finding her tribe and overcoming challenges.

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Yasmine Ben Salmi on this week’s episode of the SEE ME BE ME podcast. Much like her pioneering mother and previous podcast guest Sabrina Ben Salmi, Yasmin continues to defy expectations. Aged only 16 -years-old, she is already an international speaker, teen advocate, aspiring surgeon, author and publisher. We discuss her experience of bullying, family, role m...

This week on the SEE ME BE ME podcast, we're joined by Adé Molajo, a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a fifteen year track record of building innovative businesses. He's spent time in cryptocurrency, and now he's back at the forefront of tech development with MYPEAS.AI, a yet-to-be-launched startup that's revolutionizing how businesses n integrate AI into their workforce. He tells u...