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Could you imagine running 17 marathons? Think about how it would change you and who you would become. In this episode, M.T. is joined by Emmanuel Ovola, Physiotherapist and Nike Running Coach. Through his work with Nike, he has helped thousands of people as a running coach through the Nike Run Club App. Emmanuel also creates content on social media aimed at helping runners reach their full potential. 00:37 How we first met 02:30 Life as a running coach 04:27 My experience debating at the Oxford Union 09:12 I've run 17 Marathons 11:30 Running makes us feel anything is possible 23:47 Should everyone run a marathon? 26:30 Marathons take you to some dark places 32:30 Dealing with Failure Turn your notification bells on so you are first to know when new episodes come out.

In this short episode, M.T. explains what you can expect from this new season! ___ Like what you watched? Click here to join our community for free - https://csnetwork.substack.com/

Calvin Robinson is a British conservative political commentator, writer, and broadcaster.    Calvin is known for speaking out on social issues and is a host on GB NEWS In this episode we talk about Gay Marriage, His ministry and misconceptions people have about him Time stamps 00:00 Intro 02:42 There seems to be an anti-truth movement and we need people to stand up for the truth 04:27 My experience debating at the Oxford Union 08:28 Church of England Bishops are leading people astray 14:30 Some people say you're just mean 18:40 The Guardian vs GB News 27:24 What are some misconceptions people have about you Like what you watched? Click here to join our community for free  - https://csnetwork.substack.com/ 

Courtney Daniella Boateng is a content creator, digital entrepreneur, and community builder. She is the co-founder of To My Sisters, one of the fastest-growing women's development communities, and is the Founder of CDB London, an e-commerce brand focusing on making hair and beauty 'easy' for everyday women. Courtney is known for her transparency and vulnerability. She is unafraid to look beyond the surface and dive deep into the topics which affect our well-being, self-growth and interpersonal relationships." In this episode we delve into life trauma, building a successful business and using social media for your good. Time Stamps:  00:00 Intro 03:39 When did you know the internet was your thing 15:03 I've always been a performer 25:46 You owe it to yourself to explore 42:39 Do you think you overshare online 46:40 Balancing your private and public life 51:43 Trading New York stories

In the next 3 years, these three major countries will ask the people the same important question, who do you want your next leader to be? The answer to these questions will change the look and feel of these countries for years to come.  In this podcast, Mike breaks down the US and UK Elections Time stamps  00:00 Intro 02:37 Thank you 04:19 The United Kingdom 10:51 What's happening in the USA  14:37 The Nigerian Elections Thank you for watching or listening to our podcast

Stephanie practised as a private wealth lawyer in the City for a decade before launching the Good Ancestor Movement. She spent a decade advising millionaires and billionaires on how to avoid taxes and then in a dramatic turn, she is one of the leaders in a movement helping them give away money. Time stamps 00:00 Intro 02:16 How did you get into what you do 05:18 Its the same people that own everything 08:31 How did everything change 15:52 I had an awakening 19:22 The party that changed everything 26:44 What kind of rich people want to give away all their money? 30:52 are rich people evil? 34:22 These billionaires are hypocrites 38:37 Its so hard to build wealth in the UK 46:47 Are there people that want you to fail 53:36 How is it navigating these circles for a black woman 01:03:05 What do you think about Liz Truss' plans for more tax cuts

Rory Sutherland the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, a senior advertising executive, and a man that knows how ideas win. He’s a columnist, an innovator and a trailblazer in the world of marketing and advertising.   In this podcast, we tackle ideas and how they shape us Time stamps 00:00 Intro 02:30 How would you describe the work you do 04:34 Uber did something genius with the map 08:56 How do you know all this stuff? 11:41 Career advice for young people 15:08 Polymathy is a lost art form 17:46 You shouldn't pay tax on the first 100k you earn 22:20 We need to stop forcing people to go to university 28:51 Local government vs central government 30:39 Liz Truss' ideas weren't totally bad 45:47 Advice for young people trying to get on the property ladder 58:25 Has marketing ruined the world? 01:03:16 People are too negative 01:11:27 I think you should always be 20% cynical

Renee Kapuku graduated first from Oxford, then Harvard and has now been building one of the fastest-growing women’s development communities in the UK. She is a creative entrepreneur, speaker and content creator. In this podcast we tackle personal growth, building a business with a friend how to ensure you can thrive for longer. Time stamps 03:38 What's it been like building to my sisters? 06:37 Why do you focus on helping women? 09:19 What's it like doing business with your best friend? 14:03 Things got very intense 18:40 The time I lost £40,000 to a "friend" 29:51 Black men have a Privilege black women don't have 37:46 Do you take time to take stock of everything you have achieved? 45:47 We can't keep working till exhaustion 47:51 Making decisions under time constraints ___ #tomysisters #tomysisterhood

Everyone has an opinion on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle however how much of it is based on the media and much is based on the truth? In this episode, I'm joined by Omid Scobie, the London-based journalist, author, and royal executive editor Omid Scobie. His New York Times bestselling biography on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Finding Freedom, is one of the best-selling royal books of all time and has seen Scobie become the most talked about royal correspondent of this generation. In this episode, we take on the media portrayal of Harry and Megan. Is Megan really to blame for all of this? Did Prince Harry cross the line? Will the Royal family even survive? Time stamps 00:45 How is writing your book going? 02:27 What do you think about the Netflix documentary 03:39 The history of colonialism and racism that sits at the heart of the royal family 06:35 Are you too close to Harry and Meghan? 07:31 A lot of royal correspondents are fake 09:16 They have ruined the royal family 10:34 Has Meghan cast a spell on Ha

Are you looking for a way to catch up on some of the biggest political developments in 2022? Look no further! Our end-of-2022 review podcast is the perfect way to catch up on all the political news you may have missed. In this podcast, Mike and Yeni will break down the biggest stories and events of the year, offering in-depth analysis and some insight. From the latest developments in national politics to international relations and policy debates, we cover it all. Join us as we review the key moments of 2022 and look ahead to what the future may hold. Whether you're a politics junkie or just want to stay informed, our end-of-2022 review podcast has something for everyone.

Sickle cell disease is the fastest growing genetic disorder in the UK - mostly affecting people of Black heritage – and we urgently need more blood donors from Black communities to come forward as they are more likely to have the blood type vital to treat this disorder. I caught up with Bukky Bolarinwa who is the founder of Haima Health, their slogan is simple. Give blood give life. in this episode, we talk about her battle with the disease and how that informs her work. 00:00 Intro 01:44 Who are you 02:41 Did you choose the work or did the work choose you? 04:19 When did you first discover that you were different 04:52 How I found out I had Sickle cell 09:18 What is Sickle cell? 11:33 Can Sickle cell be cured or do you simply have to manage it? 12:34 For most people there is no cure for Sickle cell 14:46 Do you feel it's unfair because it's inherited 16:56 Should people who have the SS gene type get into relationships? 19:05 People in the UK don't know they carry the gene 26:26 People don't give blood 29:58

For the last five years’ core homelessness has been rising year on year in England, reaching a peak just before the pandemic when the number of homeless households jumped from 207,600 to 227,000. Why is this and how can we address it?  Billy chip is an alternative currency for the homeless which allows the public to directly donate to rough sleepers without the fear of their donation being miss used for drugs or alcohol.  In this episode, I sit down with Jack Gascoigne, communications director at Billy Chip to find out more about their journey and find into the homeless epidemic   00:00 Intro  02:44 What is the True valley 03:32 What were some of your fondest memories growing up 07:56 Who was Billy? 08:42 How did Billy die? 13:04 Starting a safe and secure currency to donate to homeless people 19:20 What's the reaction to Billy Chip been so far?  25:45 How does actually work in practice? 31:46 Why does the UK have a homelessness problem? 32:09 How many people in the UK are homeless? 3

What does it take to build a successful startup? To bring ideas into reality, to raise money, and bring people along? Ayotunde is the founder of JENDAYA a luxury fashion marketplace where consumers living across the globe with a deep appreciation for the richness of our African culture could enjoy a curated shopping experience. In this podcast, we talk about the Diaspora, the world's interest in Africa, and what it takes to bring an idea to reality. ______ 00:00 Intro 02:47 Do founders have to sacrifice their friendship? 03:41 Attaching your well-being to your work 06:15 Is Saudi Arabia like Dubai 08:14 What kind of founder is Ayo and Mike? 08:45 I've always been interested in fashion 11:34 How hard is it to quit your job and follow your passion? 12:46: You have to hustle 14:04 Have we had sleepless nights as founders 17:06 What is Jendaya 17:06  How do I get  Balenciagas from Africa 22:20 Is all the new focus in Africa exploitative 24:22 Kelly Rowland and Ayra Starr 32:03 Raising millions for your

In this special episode, M.T. answers questions from our viewers and listeners! We talk about all things from Kwasi Kwateng to Polymathy and the war in Ukraine. This is a really interesting episode you don't want to miss. M.T. is also joined by Marcel Brown on his first Common Sense Pod appearance. Questions Do you think we’re moving backwards or forwards in society? Opinions on the mini-budget? Should Kwasi Kwarteng have resigned? How many strikes will we give Kwasi Kwarteng? What will the impact of the Ukraine War post 2023 What are some tips for anyone who is a polymath? How do you avoid burnout and dissatisfaction in a job role? What is the common sense ethos and mindset? Why should we have a platform for fruitful dialogue if people will disagree regardless? How do echo chambers affect the Gen Z demographic? -------

Mike is joined by Personal Development writer and content creator David Elikwu as they talk all things self-improvement, from desk setups to building discipline and following your passion.   01:10 Who are you  03:20 'What is the knowledge and how would you describe the community 04:43 Productivity isn't about working all the time 06:54 Let's talk about desk setups 08:30 Why do you have a treadmill under your desk? 12:10 Does working in 20-minute sprints actually work? 15:10 Why does everyone want to be an entrepreneur these days 18:03 Does your job need to be in your 'purpose' 21:13 Small part of something or a big part of nothing 23:48 There is an optimal point of stress 25:09 Managing stress and tension in our lives 29:53 Building discipline 32:05 Not all pain is good pain  39:07 Everyone should wake up early 46:33 Building good habits 48:54 The power of routines 53:02 Why meal prepping changed the game

Forty percent of people over the age of 65  in the UK say their TV is their main form of company. Ten percent of general doctor’s appointments in the UK are made by an older person with no condition other than loneliness. Here in the US, the statistics aren’t any better—nearly half of Americans feel alone, young adults most of all. Makes you want to hide under your pillow, right? In this episode, M.T. is joined by Alex Smith, CEO of The Cares Family, Alex Smith founded The Cares Family to connect people living in the same community to reduce their loneliness and the gaps across social, digital, cultural, and generational divides. Like what you listened to? Click here to join our community for free  - https://csnetwork.substack.com/  _____________   We are an Independent news outlet. We were founded by 500+ ordinary people who saw a problem with the mainstream media and did something about it. This means we are not solely driven by profit margins or vested interests. We are a platform&nbs

The last two years have been an interesting ride. We are making big changes to the podcast and in the episode, M.T. Omoniyi explains why! ____

Only 0.2% of journalists in the UK are black. That’s not just a shame, it's a disaster. In this episode, M.T. is joined by trailblazer and journalist Afua Acheampong-Hagan as they discuss why there are so few black journalists in the UK. 00:00 Intro 1:19 Meeting at yang tv 3:09 Where are all the black journalists 8:00 How have you got to where you’ve got to 10:42 My first time on Good Morning British 15:03 Code-switching, how do you resist the pressure 17:40 Being only called to talk about race as a black person 20:47 What have you had to overcome as a black woman to be in this position 25:45 How black conservative women are perceived is not fair 31:21 Politics has gotten very nasty 37:14 Culture wars are so boring 40:16 the government doesn’t care about you going to the shops 44:50 Roe vs Wade ____ #failure #growing #blackjournlist #writers

This is a story that matters! In this episode, M.T. is joined by Reggie Nelson who went virial years ago because he was knocking on the doors of the wealthy in London after his dad died to get advice on how to turn his life around. Many know what he did but don't know the story behind what he did or what's happened since!  He has a new book out:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opening-Doors-Daring-Changed-Change/dp/178870472X 00:00 Intro  01:35 First meeting in Nandos  02:38 What's the process of publishing a book like? 09:00 Living close to Canary Wharf but not feeling like it was for us  13:06 Appearing on the Steve Harvey Show  19:22 People assume things were just given to me 21:13 I wanted to share with people what I did  21:55 It takes 8 years to become an overnight success  22:55 Growing up with alcoholic parents  31:50 A new way to think about the impact  39:47 We are all dealt a hand and we have to play it  44:55 Are human beings fundamentally good or

The Podcast is back and this week, Yeni takes over taking M.T. on a trip down memory lane. We explore the journey of the network so far and exciting things coming up in this next iteration. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Do you know what you are? 03:37 How The Common Sense Network began 07:20 We have a new space, Common Sense Studios 13:23 I can judge you based on the top 3 series you watch 17:47 Do you understand what's happening to Common Sense right now? 19:36 My pursuit of happiness moment 22:20 The importance of growing slowly ________ Like what you watched? Click here to join our community for free  - https://csnetwork.substack.com/