How I Crushed It
Is success mainly determined by talent, hard work or luck? Welcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. In each interview each guest will share their journey on how they have been able to crush it whether it be in the world of the arts, sports, or the business world and beyond. Listen in to be entertained and find out how they each overcame big obstacles, find out who inspires them and what are the next goals for them to achieve. No matter what career you are in each interview will offer up takeaways which will help you to also CRUSH IT
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Welcome to another special edition of How I Crushed It ā #TheElevateSeries ā created in
proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-
up to the 2025 ceremony this October, weāre shining a spotlight on pa...
Dean Aston is the Director of People and Talent at tech company Carwow. Previous to this he worked at Google and he has held senior positions at Babylon Health, Trainline and EPAM Systems.
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Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It ā the #ElevateSeries ā created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, weāre shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact theyāve made across their industries and communities.
In this episode, we speak with Sebastian Thiel, a BBBAwards 2014 winner in the Arts & Media Risi...
Bell Ribeiro-Addy is the Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and has been a Member of Parliament since 2019. She was previously Chief of Staff to former Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott from 2016 to 2019.
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahari Hay has been at Lloyds Bank for nearly 20 years and has risen from working in the call centre to now being one of their Directors. In 2025 he and is business partner launched the CCC Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate those that contribute to the development and success of others in the community. In 2025 he was also awarded...
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, Eastender...
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 hi...
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, A...
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 across the country and their debut...
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.
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Lydia is recognised as one of Britainās 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 UKās most comprehensive research piece looking into the Multi-Ethnic consumer.
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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 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He is als...
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.Ā
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Listen back to interviews with:
Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night!
Stephanie Boyce - Ex President of Law Society
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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.
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Listen back to interview with:
Maggie Alphonsi - Rugby World Cup Winner
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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 Criticsā Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company and Cassa was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Yearsā Honours List for services to Classical Ballet. To date, she has commissioned ove...
Lorna Clark, as Director of Music at the BBC, heads up their music output which includesĀ 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 worldās biggest and longest-running music festival, The Proms. Lorn...
We look back of the favourite bits of the podcast in 2024 including clips with the follow guests:
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Elizabeth SolaruĀ Elesha Paul MosesĀ Danny Sapani Jendella Benson Anne Marie Imafidon Femi OgunsĀ Christina BrooksĀ Ayesha OforiĀ Katherine Birbalsingh
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Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2025!
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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 beco...
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 game...
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 challenges of building a globally a...
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