How I Crushed It
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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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Danny Sapani is one of the most accomplished actors in the UK. His work spans film, TV and theatre and over the course of his career he has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters such Black Panther and Star Wars, TV such as Killing Eve, and Netflix's The Crown, and he can currently be seen on stage playing the lead role of King Lear at the Almeida Theatre in London.
Danny Sapani
King Lear
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Kojo Samuel is one of the most sought after music directors in the UK which has led him to working with the likes of Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Dave and Stormzy. He's also been a prolific music producer and has played keyboards for the Sugababes.
Kojo's website
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Elesha Paul Moses is an actress, singer songwriter and, at the time of recording, is playing Tina Turner in the West End hit musical, The Tina Turner Musical. She has been mentored by Matthew Knowles, appeared on the X Factor and has also been mentored by Will.I.Am and Tom Jones while appearing on The Voice.
Elesha Paul Moses
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Elizabeth Solaru is probably best known for setting up and running the multi-award-winning luxury cake business, Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium where she has made some of the most amazing cakes for some of the most exclusive clients across the globe. In January 2024 she launched the Diversity in Luxury Awards. She is also an internationally renowned speaker, author and considered to be a leading expert in the world of luxury selling.
Elizabeth's Cake Emporium
Diversity in Luxury Awards
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Jendella Benson is a British-Nigerian writer and editor. She is Head of Editorial at Black Ballad – the award-winning digital media platform and online community for black women. Her debut novel Hope and Glory was first published in April 2022 and she has written for The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Telegraph and most recently The Guardian.
Jendella's novel: Hope and Glory
Jendella's Ted Talk
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Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Sanmi Adegoke is one of the leading specialist property developers in the UK and is CEO of Rehoboth Property Group. Some of his recent awards are:
Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 – Property Awards
Real Estate Developer of the Year 2020 – Trusted Land,
Property Developer of the Year 2022 – Property Investors Awards
Website: Rehoboth Property Group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanmi.adegoke/
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
We look back on the favourite bits of the podcast from across the year including interviews with (listen to the podcasts below):
Michael Akadiri: Here
Emmanuel Asuquo: Here
Dr Tijion Esho: Here
Kike Oniwinde Ogoro: Here
Keisha Thompson: Here
Kyle Walker: Here
Tayo Oguntonade: Here
Matilda Egere Cooper: Here
Stephanie Boyce: Here
Maggie Alphonsi: Here
Tunji Akintokun: Here
Claudine Adeyemi: Here
Beatrice Nicholas: Here
Edwin Appiah: Here
Thanks for your support so far and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2024!______________________________________________________________________________________________Stay in touch:Twitter: @howicrusheditInstagram: @howicrusheditEmail us at howicrushedit@gmail.comUse the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Jordan Jarrett-Bryan is a former Wheelchair Basketball athlete turned broadcaster and is now working as the Sports Correspondent for Channel 4 News, a presenter on talkSPORT, The Guardian Football Weekly and has his own Youtube channel, Blakademik.Website: https://blakademik.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjarrettbryan/South London Talent Factory documentary______________________________________________________________________________________________Stay in touch:Twitter: @howicrusheditInstagram: @howicrusheditEmail us at howicrushedit@gmail.comUse the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Edwin Appiah is an investor and Venture Capitalist and General Partner of Cornerstone VC, the largest black led, diverse-focused investment fund. He is also a former International Banker to the rich and famous at Coutts Bank
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinappiah
Website: https://www.cornerstonevc.co/
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Emmanuel Asuquo is a Financial Adviser, author, and motivational speaker. He is also a popular TV personality who you may recognise from BBC 1 show We Are England, Channel 4 show Secret Spenders and Save Well Spend Better.
Emmanuel's book: Get Your Money Right
Twitter: @TheEmaneffectUK
Instagram: @theemaneffectuk
Website: www.emmanuelasuquo.com
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