Blacticulate

Happy Monday! (do we still speak for ourselves?) Today's episode we are fortunate to have Sade Salami, Managing Director of Fresh Strawberry: an events marketing, social media management and video production company. Sade truly is the epitome of a self-starter who triumphs over adversities. In fact, she tells us how we can too, as well as, how she started her company, what behaviours and mindset we ought to have if a) we want to be walk down the entrepreneur path and b) want to succeed in it, too. Also, please comment/review us on apple podcast (formerly known as iTunes podcast) or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Monday! (or do we speak for ourselves?) Well, on todays episode we have Efe Jerome, founder of ShoutOut Network: a podcast network for underrepresented voices. He kindly tells us the origin of ShoutOut Network, how he started his business with little to no financial investment, and why diverse representation matters. Also, we speak about the upcoming ShoutOut Festival that will be taking place on August 5th, 2017 and of course how you too can put on a similar festival. As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on all major social media platform. Oh yeah and before we forget please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we are honoured to speak with Lisimba Pink, founder of Intellipink - a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to gain the tools and resources to help them grow. Lisimba, has had many business start and stop, within EMEA, online and offline. Thus, he has a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, but we specifically speak about his podcast 'Diversity All Stars' and the process it takes to make it a success. And as always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on any social media platform. Oh yeah and before we forget please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we sit down (in a very noisy cafe, sorry) with Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, a Virgin Start Up Mentor and Business Consultant that specialises in the food industry. She tells us how she started her platform and what we essentially need before starting something similar. If you're looking to create a community then this episode is definitely for you. Ashanti thoroughly enjoys connecting women in the food business by hosting networking events for food entrepreneurs. You can can get food business tips by listening to Ashanti's Women In Food Podcast show on iTunes and Soundcloud. @fem_foodpreneur. And as always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on any social media platform. Oh yeah before we forget please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. You're the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have the pleasure of Nadu Placca, owner of events and experiential company NP Presents. Nadu is phenomenal at her job, events planning, working on high profile events within Somerset House, Royal Albert Hall (to name but a few) and her most recent event was the Lagos Marathon. That being said, Nadu tells us how she became an event planner, the characteristics and skill sets needed to be a success within the industry. As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on any social media platform. Last but not least, please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. Y'all the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know your local council has a growth hub department that's there to help your enterprise grow? Nor did we until Tobi blessed us with such knowledge. In this episode we have Tobi, co-founder of digital agency Studio 14, where he speaks to us about how he started from a music background producing music for Wiley (yes, name drop) to being self-taught graphic designer, website developer and eventually co-founding Studio 14 with his brother. This conversation is laced with great how to advice, tips and resources for those looking to start their own business, too.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Emmanuel Abiola, Software Engineer (Freelance) at Gigster, and one of the most humble individuals we've had the pleasure of interviewing. We speak to him about what software engineering is particularly machine-learning, why he decided this was a career for him and most importantly how you can get into this career too As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on any social media platform. Last but not least, please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. Y'all the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Lina Gadi and Aaron Wallace, co-founders of Shear & Shine - a grooming business that caters to the Black gent. We speak about their route into the industry, what can be done to raise the bar of barber shops and more importantly how you can start your own business too. As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on social media. Last but not least, please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. Y'all the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Anton Cole, Project Manager for Google (specifically looking after e-marketing campaigns for the Digital Garage project). Anton is such an affable an earnest man who tells us what project management is all about (regardless of industry), the type of characters that will thrive in such a role and finally how we can work for Google too. As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com or 'blacticulate' on social media. Last but not least, please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. Y'all the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Imrie Morgan, CEO of ShoutOut Network and co-host of the Melanin Millennials podcast. She speaks to us about her unorthodox (her career started with Monkeys, no jokes) route into podcasting, her opinion on what makes a good podcast and best practices of promoting a podcast. As always, any feedback (good or bad) is invaluable to us so please do get in touch via email - contact@blacticulate.com and/or our social media @blacticulate Last but not least, please comment/review us on iTunes or simply give us a star rating because it truly helps. Y'all the best.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we are joined by Ola the Comedian, where we speak about his route into the comedy industry, what you need to do if you wanted too, and whole lot more. Is this our funniest episode to date? Probably, but you decide. As always, please rate, comment or share this episode however you can. And please get at us via Blacticulate social media or email us at contact@blacticulate.com. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Asiko, if y'all don't know about him then you're slipping - just joking (even though we're really not). Asiko is a London based African Art Photographer focused on exploring culture, identity and femininity. And he speaks candidly about his career journey to date - the essential knowledge and skills he wished he had known when he first started. So guys, if you are an aspiring photographer or know anyone who might be then this is the episode for you. As always, please rate, share and/or comment on this episode via Blacticulate social media or email us at contact@blacticulate.com. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! In this episode we have Antonio Cisse, a senior training consultant for the Banking industry. What does this mean? Well tune in because Antonio breaks down the industry, the routes in and much more. As always, please rate, share and/or comment on this episode via our social media channel - Blacticulate, or email, contact@blacticulate.com You guy are the best! Hope you have a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here guys - Merry Xmas! In this episode we have Damola Timeyin a Strategist for BBH. He gives us a comprehensive overview on what being a strategist within a creative agency entails and how to navigate this space as a person of colour, and much more. As always, please rate, share and/or comment on this episode via our social media channel - Blacticulate, or email, contact@blacticulate.com You guy are the best! Hope you have a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey guys! We're back at it again with another Blacticulate episode featuring an amazing guest - Anne Marie Imafidon. Anne-Marie is the founder of non-for- profit organisation called Stemettes, which aims to inspire the next generation of females into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields by showing them the amazing women already in STEM. We find out how she does what she does in hope that you can either join her cause or start something similar, too. As always your shares, reviews and general feedback is invaluable so please don't hold back. And you can get in touch with us via email - contact@blacticulate.com and Blacticulate on popular social media. You're the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Guys, Blacticulate is officially a year old, where did the time go? Well, in this episode we give you a year summary of Blacticulate, how we put the podcast together (process and tools used), the ups and downs and what's next for the brand. We give thanks to everyone who has been featured, but most importantly we give thanks to you - the listeners - because without your unwavering support we would not exist. So here's to another great year!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In todays episode we have Cherish, an educator, writer, advocate, teacher of philosophy, to name but a few of her hats. She tells us about her venture 'Effective Education Africa' - a social enterprise working to fundraise for projects supporting under privileged girls in Africa. And best of all, how you can start your own social enterprise, too. If you find this episode interesting then please do rate it on iTunes or share it with others. As always thanks for listening, you guys are the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Tony Supreme a youth worker, poet and all round inspiring man. We find out why he got into his line of work, but specifically how he did it so that you can too. If you find this episode (or any others) interesting please do rate it on iTunes and share it. As always thanks for listening, you guys are the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have Shenilee who talks about how to get into Dentistry and specifically what the challenges she faces as a Black woman in the industry. If this episode (or any other episodes for that matter) was interesting please do rate/review it on iTunes and/or share the content to those who may find it useful. And as always thanks for listening you guys are the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode with have Babs and boy can she talk - in the best way! - where she shares with us how Gingham Doll her Fashion brand started, what she has learned (and is still learning) and best of all what resources you could use to get started, too. If this episode (or any other episodes for that matter) was interesting please do rate/review it on iTunes and/or share the content to those who may find it entertaining/helpful. As always, thanks for listening and you guys are the best!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.