In episode 24 I sit down with the multi-talented Mim Shaikh to talk about his work as a Broadcaster, Actor and Poet. We discus his journey from Uni student radio to community radio to BBC Radio 1Xtra & Asian Network and how he’s recently found giving more value through his work has helped to feel like he’s fulfilling a bigger purpose.

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On episode 20 I am joined by Ra’ed Khan who does various bits of work within the UK music industry and set up his own charity 2 years ago, Road To Freedom, in aid of helping Refugees across Europe. He has an incredible drive and passion for what he does, with his story being really compelling. There’s so much to learn from this episode and I hope you can take something from hearing it.

“If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing then it’s never going to work”

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Welcome to the brand new mini-series ‘In Focus’ where we’ll be exploring and breaking down one topic at a time. On this episode we look into the importance of investing in yourself as a priority. We all want to make improvements in our life and it all starts with the self and how making the smallest of changes can have a huge impact later down the line.

“Invest in yourself as a priority, you’re the greatest project that you’ll ever work on”

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On Episode 18 I am joined by the wonderful Annie Drea to discuss how she built a brand for herself as a YouTuber, why she has transitioned into the podcast world and I dig deep to find out how she separates ‘Annie’ the brand and Annie the person. She also managed to flip the conversation and start interviewing me!

“Knowing that there was something I was good at, it validated me”

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In Episode 17 I catch up with Ayaz Hussain who is a Social Media coach. What I really love about his work is that he’s combined his two main passions in music & social media and has created a platform for himself. You can expect to hear some killer tips to up your social media game and help elevate your brand message, how to get the right balance of online time, the pros and cons of social media, as well as Yaz explaining why he has an innate passion to help others.

“Don’t gas things up until they are done, dusted and tangible. Never in advance.”

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In Episode 16 Ben Anderson, co-founder of Musicalize – a live music concert promotions company, breaks down the company’s journey from putting on small live music nights, to helping some of the biggest artists in the UK & America put on and promote their shows. We also discuss how he finds the perfect work/life balance with his wife and business partner, how he reacts to adversity and offers some valuable advice for anyone looking to start their own events.

“If there’s something that interests you, obsess over it. The more knowledge you have, the better”

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In Episode 15 I am joined by Jeremiah Emmanuel BEM who is an Entrepreneur Youth Activist and all-round supporter of young people & their futures. In this chat Jeremiah discusses how he started on his path when he was just 4 years old, how growing up in a rough area of London inspired him to do good, the work he’s done with BBC Radio 1, Nandos, Disturbing London, Rolls Royce & more. He even tells us the story of how he got awarded by the Royal family, which is an incredible feat considering he’s only just turned 18.

“Change is a word but we need it to become an action”

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In Episode 14 I am joined by the amazing Sian Anderson, who is best known as a Presenter and DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. We have a very deep chat about how Sian has navigated her way through her career, built businesses, helped artists, mentored, set up a music academy and more! She also talks us through her goals over the next few years and how she balances her work life with mothering a 2-year-old child. Sian is an all-round huge inspiration with a big heart and even bigger work rate. I loved this chat and hope you guys can take some gems to apply to your own lives.

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