Take Flight Podcast

We say we care about our health, but do we really? We often speak about looking after our health; our mental health, spiritual health and physical health but do you get yourself checked? We mean checked by the doctor. As a gender and specifically as ethnic minorities, it's not something we're taught but it's something we're expected to do, right? In this episode we have an open conversation around...

In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Olu talks about his experience purchasing an Auction property and how he almost lost £10k. In this short episode, Olu shares:- How he purchased an auction property? - How he almost lost £10k on the deal?- Lesson learned during the process? If you're interested in learning more from Olu about the auction process. Please reach out to...

This decade is when the take flight team will transition into leadership roles, whether that’s at home, in their respective businesses or in the local community. So this week, they deep dive into the topic of leadership and what it means to them…Questions explored:1. Good leadership - What does it mean to you?2. Bad leadership examples3. Closing - What type of leader do you think you are today and...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned. In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his recent induction into Cambridge University, where he has started a ~2 year part time masters programme, while still continuing to work & build in parallel. Shuwel discusses why he decided to study again, hi...

WE HAVE REACHED 100 EPISODES!!! We want to take this opportunity to thank every single one of our listeners and please continue to support us to record another 100. In today’s episode we unpack a topic that everyone has an opinion on, can men achieve more single? We discuss the definition of “more”, share examples of where this could possibly be true or not and explore what qualities in a women me...

Billionaire businessmen Elon Musk, Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos all race to sell commercialised space travel. A big milestone was achieved last week. Four amateur astronauts landed successfully after three days in space. They are the first private, all-civilian team ever to orbit the Earth. We take a closer look into this and the importance of space exploration. we discuss:- What do you thin...

It’s a new week, it’s a new episode! In this weeks episode, it’s a Take Flight Takeaway brought to you by Daniel. Daniel speaks about making the most of now. So often in life, we wait till we reach a certain age, attract a specific job or wait for a certain year before we enjoy ourselves, before we enjoy our life. What if we started making the most of life and doing things we like? After all, yest...

From the title, it's clear what the episode is about but this episode's conversation was sparked by a recent Forbes article - exploring this in a professional working environment. We take a closer look into this and also reflect on our own personal experiences both in the workplace and outside and how we consciously act due to the colour of our skin. Additionally, we discuss:- What is codeswitichi...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP teamIn this episode Pabilo (@pabilotimbo) talks about his journey to becoming an advocate reader and why you should tooPabilo shares:Why he started reading? The benefits of reading? Techniques on how to get through books more quicklyAnd one disadvantage of reading We hope the Takeaways help you to Take Flight!...

In this episode we talk about our dreams. Imagine you had no fear, no obstacles or constraints in your life, what would you want your life to look like? We take her opportunity to discuss our vision, stretch our imagination and inspire each other. We dive into areas such as wealth, love, health, happiness, impact, legacy and much more. Our ultimate plan to revisit this episode in a number of years...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP teamIn this episode Olu (@olu_okunola) talks about Net worth and why it is important to understand your net worth. Olu shares:- Basic explanation of Net Worth - Why Net Worth is important? - Why Net Worth is more important than salary? - What you can learn about your financial health? We hope the Takeaways help...

Welcome to E93, a ‘Take Flight Talks’ episode, where we interview inspiring leaders, sharing with us their expertise and views on how we can all Take FlightIn this episode we are joined by a very special guest: Andrew Fairbairn, the Chief Executive Officer of SEO London. Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a UK-registered charity which delivers superior educational, training and m...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP team.⁣⁣In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his experiences of being exposed to different areas in life and how this has lead to expansion and growth! Demonstrated through three examples: Leaving Home, Moving Abroad and in Real Estate.⁣⁣There is also an opportunity for listeners to get involved in an i...

Covid cases are rising again as a new strain is identified. Delta variant is more transmissible than the original strain. Countries are trying to increase vaccination but Black African and Black Caribbean are the least vaccinated population. In this episode, the group talk about their opinion on the vaccination and deep-diving into:1. Vaccination / Covid / Delta variant - update 2. Are we vaccinat...

From the title of this episode, you may be thinking what does football got to do with leadership? Whether a football fan or not, many of us would have tuned into the EURO 2020 tournament at some stage, but did you see what I saw on and off the pitch?!In this short episode I want to point out some great examples of leadership from two individuals in particular; Simon Kjaer, the Danish captain who r...

Building on a recent article published by Bloomberg about property wealth in the UK, the three communities at the bottom = Black African, Black Caribbean and BangladeshiIn this episode the group talk about their observations growing up in these communities and deep diving into:1. Why does this gap exist?2. Are we as a community getting better or worse?3. What can we do to improve it and actively h...

In this episode, Pabilo takes the opportunity to share insights and perspectives as to why you SHOULD keep your 9-5.In today’s society, there are a thousand and one voices that are pushing the narrative to quit you 9-5 and work for yourself. Now whilst a strong case can be made as to why this could make sense for you, unless this suggestion is put into its proper context, it can be misleading and...

This episode is based on feedback from a listener whom shall remain anonymous. They've been honest and transparent enough to ask how can they save money on a low income salary - no more than £25k annually. For them they believe it's easier for someone who's on £40k, 50k, 60k+ to put away, save or invest but not the same for those on lower salaries. In this episode we touch on:- Investment tips and...

In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Olu talks about his journey to build a six figure business. In this short episode, Olu shares:

 - Why he started the business? - Lesson learned during the process? If you're interested in learning more from Olu about Beckley Rose Property Solutions. Please reach out to him on Instagram: @Olu_Okunola or @BeckleyRoseAcademy We hope...

Apple has asked employees to return to the office but many employees have pushed back in an internal letter. What will the future of working from the office look like? Who will win the battle? In this weeks episode, we discuss topics such as:- Our experiences of working in the office pre-Covid?- Pros and cons for working from home vs in the office? - What will the future of working look like? Aʟʟ...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned or their opinion on a trending topic. In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his struggles of trying to win alone, to now being able to deliver better results working in teams and striving collectively for championships. Shuwel discusses how this shi...

In episode 83 we have our final part 4 discussion on properties vs stocks. We share great personal stories, experiences and beliefs as to why we are either for stocks or properties. If you haven’t already done so please check out part 1, 2 and 3 before diving into part 4 as it will really help you to better understand the debate and our line of thinking. You do not want to miss this episode becaus...

In this episode, Pabilo Timbo shares with you why your spouse is your most important asset on the journey to creating wealth. If you have been listening to Take Flight episodes for some time now, you will know that Pabilo is passionate about building a property portfolio but maybe what you did not know is how passionate he is about doing with his wife Lauren. Check out this episode to learn about...

In this episode, we bring you even more value and get personal with our investments. Each member shares real-life examples of what we have experienced over the last 5-10 years with both our properties and stocks. You do not want to miss this one because we share it all, the ups, the downs, and the real returns. If you have not already, we strongly advise you to listen to parts one and two before l...

In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Daniel talks about fuelling kindness and volunteering. For those of you who may know Daniel, you’ll know he has a heart for volunteering and helping others but do you know what stemmed this and what keeps him going? In this short episode, Daniel shares:

- Why he volunteers- Why you may want to consider volunteering - How you can v...