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How I Crushed It
Is success mainly determined by talent, hard work or luck?
Winner of the "Best Business Podcast" at the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards.
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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Meet your Host: Tunde 🎙️
From the stage to the studio, Tunde brings a unique blend of storytelling and curiosity. A former actor and voiceover artist turned seasoned recruitment professional, he’s interviewed thousands - now he’s sitting down with the go-getters, the game-changers, and inspiring voices from the community.Each episode of How I Crushed It uncovers the real stories behind their success - raw, honest, and full of gems to help you CRUSH IT in your own career.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities.
In this episode, we speak with Jamelia Donaldson, a BBBAwards 2019 winner in the Entrepreneur Rising Star category, celebrated for her impact on global entrepreneurship and the natural hair care industry.
The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.
Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/
Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com
Listen back to interview with:
Audrey Indome from the Receipts Podcast
Dr Tijion Esho - Cosmetic Doctor
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Bola Sol is a personal finance influencer, published author, and Financial Adviser. Her expertise has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, the BBC, ITV, the Financial Times, the Telegraph, as well as being the Grazia Money columnist.
If you like this also listen to other personal finance gurus:
Emmanuel Asuquo
Tayo Oguntonade
Stay in touch:
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Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the Gifted, Black and Crushing it playlist
This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities.
In this episode, we speak with Dorothy Koomson, who won the Image Award at the Black British Business Awards in 2019. The award recognised her as Britain’s biggest-selling Black author of adult fiction. Dorothy’s remarkable career continues to inspire and champion excellence in publishing.
The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.
Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/
Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com
Listen back to interview with:
Jendella Benson - Novelist and Head of Editorial at Black Ballad
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Dr Daniel Moses is a Property Investor and Property Educator. As CEO of Property Wealth Corporation he has completed over 30 projects since 2019, mentored over 1,000 individuals, and has a 7 figure property portfolio.
Dr Daniel Moses
His latest book
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Stay in touch:
X: @howicrushedit
Instagram: @howicrushedit
Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist
This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Welcome to another special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities.
In this episode, we speak with Mark Dalgety, a BBBAwards 2024 winner in the Entrepreneur Senior Leader category, celebrated for his impact on global entrepreneurship and the tea industry.
The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.
Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/
Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com
Listen back to interview with:
Elizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
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.
Dean Aston
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Stay in touch:
X/Twitter: @howicrushedit
Instagram: @howicrushedit
Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist
This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — the #ElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities.
In this episode, we speak with Sebastian Thiel, a BBBAwards 2014 winner in the Arts & Media Rising Star category, recognised for his outstanding contributions to film and writing.
The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business.
Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/
Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Listen back to interview with:
Femi Oguns - CEO @ Identity Agency Group
Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
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.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
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Stay in touch:
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Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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 the Freeman of the City of London.
Mahari Hay
CCC Awards
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Stay in touch:
Twitter: @howicrushedit
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Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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, Eastenders (all BBC), and The Duchess (Netflix). In August 2025 she will be taking her show to Edinburgh.
Thanyia Moore
Next standup show
Listen back to interviews with:
Michael Akadiri - Comedian by night and Doctor by day!
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Stay in touch:
Twitter: @howicrushedit
Instagram: @howicrushedit
Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com
Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit