40 years in the music industry and Jaki Graham has lost none of her talent, her fun-loving nature or star power. Here’s my interview with her and check out the links to follow her on social mediahttp://www.twitter.com/Jaki_Graham http://www.

Pushpa Alexander, CEO, discusses how she helps support small businesses

Jun 30th, 2017 14m 25s

If you're a new start-up or thinking of starting your own business, Pushpa Alexander is the woman to talk to, especially if you live anywhere near the West Midlands. I think she runs one of the busiest and most creative networking events anywhe

Author, Annika Spalding talks about writing books and poetry

Jun 20th, 2017 16m 56s

I met Annika as a delegate of one of her recent events she held where she advises aspiring writers on how to self-publish. If you're looking to do the same get in touch with Annika as followsWebsite: https://annikaspalding.com/about/Insta:

Music business expert Carla Brown advises on grants & funding for aspiring music stars

May 12th, 2017 21m 43s

Listen up if you're an aspiring music star. My guest on this episode is the super-knowledgeable music business expert that is Carla Brown, also known as DJ Miss C Brown https://twitter.com/djmisscbrownShe's a Brummie lass, with more than 20

Jade Samuels & Adaya Henry - stars of 'Jumprov' Birmingham

May 2nd, 2017 27m 32s

You can find out more about the entire JUMPROV crew on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Jumprov/ and also on Twitter https://twitter.com/jumprov?lang=enTheir first EVER show is on Thursday 4th May at the Old Joint Stock pub in Birmingham

Khembe Clarke, natural hair campaigner & entrepreneur

Apr 29th, 2017 21m 53s

Khembe Clarke talks about her campaigning around natural hair, at her fourth annual RETURN TO YOUR ROOTS HAIR, HEALTH AND BEAUTY expo in Birmingham, U.K.

Lucy Sheen, pioneering British East Asian actress

Mar 24th, 2017 40m 49s

You're going to love the time spent with Lucy Sheen in this edition. We speak about the representation of East Asian stories in British media, and she also offers tips for writers - so get listening.Below are links to a lot of people, shows a

Gogglebox star, Sandra Martin: being famous, her charity work and future plans

Feb 9th, 2017 20m

You can follow Sandra on Twitter, if you ask for a followback, then once you’re following each other you’ll be able to slip quietly into her DMs (Direct Messages) to be able to ask her questions and you might get a message back. Bear in mind sh

Eastenders actress, Tameka Empson talks about acting, playing 'Kim' & being on Strictly 2016

Jan 26th, 2017 18m 5s

If you're a fan of the BBC1 soap, Eastenders, you'll know this lady. And if you're a Strictly fan, you'll know her too. You might also remember the super-talented Tameka Empson from Three Non-Blondes too! Here's my chat with her at BAFTA (from

Tobi Oredein talks journalism & Black Ballad

Jan 23rd, 2017 49m 14s

Tobi mentioned a real rollcall of women she’s inspired by so here are all the links so you can investigate these ladies for yourself. Not forgetting her own website which you can find here http://www.blackballad.co.uk/Florence Adepoju - http

Simone Bresi-Ando talks I'mPossible, NYC and plans for 2017

Jan 10th, 2017 50m 40s

Four days into the New Year I grab some coffee time with the lovely Simone Bresi-Ando, founder of global CIC, I'mPossible (http://www.i-am-possible.com/) about her journey, the network's raison d'etre, and progress since it started. She also

CHRISTMAS 2016 EDITION: Stand up comedian, Annette Fagon & Councillor Sharon Thompson

Dec 23rd, 2016 45m 20s

Merry Christmas to you all!!!! Listen to top stand-up comedian Annette Fagon and Birmingham councillor Sharon Thompson discuss their working lives and Christmas plans. It's a corker of a podcast and don't forge the BEAUTY competition. Here's ho

BONUS BITS: #BrownBeauty chat with Beauty Journalist, Anita Bhagwandas

Dec 21st, 2016 18m 36s

I catch up with Anita Bhagwandas - former Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire magazine who discusses beauty products for darker skin tones and also her take on being plus-size (http://www.anitabhagwandas.com/about-anita/)

BONUS BITS: Self-care Advice - Anxiety & Depression

Dec 21st, 2016 9m 29s

I talk to Nadine Wilson about self-care when it comes to anxiety and depression. She's one of only 3 BAME psychotherapists in Birmingham who's registered with the UK Council of Psychotherapy (http://www.baatn.org.uk/Sys/PublicProfile/25311629/

BONUS BITS: Laura Mvula talking style, beauty & music

Dec 19th, 2016 5m 49s

Time for a little bit of bonus audio for you with Laura Mvula. Here she is chatting about her style, beauty and musical influences and aspirationsFind out more about Laura at http://www.lauramvula.com

EDITION 1: Laura Mvula, Toni McDonald & Sharon Warmington

Dec 16th, 2016 1h

Welcome to Edition 1 of my new podcast. My guests are chart-topping songstress and style maven, Laura Mvula (http://www.LauraMvula.com), BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester Breakfast Show Presenter, Toni McDonald (http://www.twitter.com/ToniEarlyBir

Coffee Time with Tonbara Joses from Melanmag

Dec 12th, 2016 2m 47s

Time to catch up with Tonbara Joses from new online magazine, Melanmag (http://www.melanmag.com). I grabbed a coffee with Tonbara at a pub in London at Kings Cross station. A little noisy but hey! This new magazine is aimed at black British wom

TRAILER - NOVEMBER 2016

Nov 10th, 2016 2m 21s

High time I told you more about the rationale for this podcast. I wanted to document exciting stories and viewpoints in a way that is never been done before.

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