Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Jamelia Donaldson, a BBBAwards 2019 winner in the Entrepreneur Rising Star category, celebrated for her impact on global entrepreneurship and the natural hair care industry. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/ Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com Listen back to interview with: Audrey Indome from the Receipts Podcast Dr Tijion Esho - Cosmetic Doctor  

Bola Sol is a personal finance influencer, published author, and Financial Adviser. Her expertise has been featured in prominent publications such as Forbes, the BBC, ITV, the Financial Times, the Telegraph, as well as being the Grazia Money columnist.   If you like this also listen to other personal finance gurus: Emmanuel Asuquo Tayo Oguntonade   Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the Gifted, Black and Crushing it playlist  This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Dorothy Koomson, who won the Image Award at the Black British Business Awards in 2019. The award recognised her as Britain’s biggest-selling Black author of adult fiction. Dorothy’s remarkable career continues to inspire and champion excellence in publishing. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com   Listen back to interview with: Jendella Benson - Novelist and Head of Editorial at Black Ballad  

Dr Daniel Moses is a Property Investor and Property Educator. As CEO of Property Wealth Corporation he has completed over 30 projects since 2019, mentored over 1,000 individuals, and has a 7 figure property portfolio.   Dr Daniel Moses His latest book   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to another special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead- up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities.   In this episode, we speak with Mark Dalgety, a BBBAwards 2024 winner in the Entrepreneur Senior Leader category, celebrated for his impact on global entrepreneurship and the tea industry.   The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Listen back to interview with:   Elizabeth Solaru - Luxury Cake Designer

Dean Aston is the Director of People and Talent at tech company Carwow. Previous to this he worked at Google and he has held senior positions at Babylon Health, Trainline and EPAM Systems.   Dean Aston   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — the #ElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Sebastian Thiel, a BBBAwards 2014 winner in the Arts & Media Rising Star category, recognised for his outstanding contributions to film and writing. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/   Listen back to interview with: Femi Oguns - CEO @ Identity Agency Group  

Bell Ribeiro-Addy is the Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and has been a Member of Parliament since 2019. She was previously Chief of Staff to former Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott from 2016 to 2019.   Bell Ribeiro-Addy   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahari Hay has been at Lloyds Bank for nearly 20 years and has risen from working in the call centre to now being one of their Directors. In 2025 he and is business partner launched the CCC Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate those that contribute to the development and success of others in the community. In 2025 he was also awarded the Freeman of the City of London.   Mahari Hay CCC Awards   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Thanyia Moore is an actor, comedian, and voice over artist from South East London. In 2013 she was named Best Female Newcomer at the Black Comedy Awards and in 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, and Sarah Millican when she was crowned Funny Women Champion. She has gone on to appear on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Alma's Not Normal, Eastenders (all BBC), and The Duchess (Netflix). In August 2025 she will be taking her show to Edinburgh.   Thanyia Moore Next standup show   Listen back to interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Comedian by night and Doctor by day!   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Akua Gyamfi is founder of The British Blacklist which is a media platform and database which champions British Black creatives in film, TV, stage, sound and literature and as such, she has become an important figure the UK film and TV industry. Aside from this she hosts several podcasts including the popular, Your Aunties Could Never, and also has had a career as a high-end hair stylist where she got to do work for the likes of Vogue Magazine, Ms Dynamite, Hugo Boss and Naomi Campbell.   The British Blacklist Podcast - Your Aunties Could Never   Listen back to interviews with: Sonita Alleyne - Co-Founder of media company, Somethin' Else Productions   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Ato Jay is a leading UK-based podcaster and financial educator, widely recognised as the founder and host of The Savvy Wallet Podcast. Since its launch in 2021, the podcast has become a go-to destination for practical and relatable financial guidance, amassing over 170 episodes. With a mission to break down the complexities of money, investing, and entrepreneurship, Ato sparks powerful conversations with thought leaders across business, health, and wealth—making financial literacy accessible to all.   The Savvy Wallet Podcast   Listen back to interviews with: Audrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts Podcast   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Audrey Indome is one half of the popular The Receipts podcast. The podcast launched in 2016 and regularly gets over 100,000 weekly listeners and Audrey and her co-host are known for their unfiltered and honest discussions about relationships, situationships, and everyday life as well as having guests on such as Mel B, Louis Theroux and Tiwa savage. Through their success they have toured live shows across the country and their debut book Keep The Receipts was published in July 2021 and became a Sunday Times Bestseller.   Audrey Indome   Listen back to interviews with: Kyle Walker - TV Presenter   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Tramale Turner is CTO at Robin AI. Previous to this he was CTO at Taxbit, Head of Engineering at Stripe and held leadership positions at Nintendo and Volkswagen. He talks about growing up in the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980's in Detroit, getting into university at the age of 16, and what it takes to become a CTO.   Tramale Turner   Listen back to interviews with: Claudine Adeyemi - CEO of AI startup Earlybird   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

Lydia is recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on diversity, equity and inclusion and through her company, Backlight, she has collaborated with many organisations such as News UK and ITV to enhance their DEI initiatives. Among other roles, Lydia is also the creator of the Black Pound Report, the UK’s most comprehensive research piece looking into the Multi-Ethnic consumer.   Lydia Amoah The Black Pound Report White Nanny Black Child documentary   Listen back to interviews with: Naomi Sesay - Head of Diversity at Channel 4   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Ashleigh Ainsley is co-founder of Colorintech a non profit aiming to improve access, awareness and opportunities for ethnic minorities to enter the tech industry. Colorintech is probably best known for its BTF (Black Tech Fest) event which is Europe's largest technology and culture festival celebrating innovation and inclusion in the UK tech industry and beyond. In 2020, Ashleigh was recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He is also a qualified football referee!   Ashleigh Ainsley ColorInTech BTF   Listen back to interviews with: Dr Annie Marie Imafidon - CEO of Stemettes and Tech Thought leader   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Temi Johnson is an Interior Designer for commercial and residential spaces. Temi was a quarter finalist on BBC 1's TV show Interior Design Masters with Michelle Ogudehin and Alan Carr. She is also an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer.    Temi Johnson Design   Listen back to interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night! Stephanie Boyce - Ex President of Law Society   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   RKY Careers have just launched their annual scholarship grant - The RKY £20,000 Scholarship Grant targeted at empowering underrepresented communities.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Samuel Okafor is CEO of the powerful anti discrimination organisation, Kick It Out, which strives to put an end to all forms of discrimination within football. Samuel started off his career as a professional football player and then had a very successful career in Banking before taking up his latest role with Kick It Out.   LinkedIn profile Kick It Out   Listen back to interview with: Maggie Alphonsi - Rugby World Cup Winner   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Cassa Pancho is CEO, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, a professional ballet company for dancers of colour which she set up in 2001. Ballet Black has won numerous awards including an Olivier Award for best dance production and a Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company and Cassa was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Years’ Honours List for services to Classical Ballet. To date, she has commissioned over 40 choreographers, to create over 60 new ballets for the company.   Ballet Black   Listen back to interviews with: Beatrice Nicholas - Pianist   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers

Lorna Clark, as Director of Music at the BBC, heads up their music output which includes  responsibility for a portfolio of six national radio stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, Radio 1Xtra, Asian Network) as well as Music Live Events, Music Television commissioning and the Visualisation team. This also includes the annual coverage of Glastonbury and the world’s biggest and longest-running music festival, The Proms. Lorna has judged prestigious awards like the Sony Radio Awards and the Mercury Music Prize and in 2024 she was crowned winner of the Outstanding Contribution honour at the Music Week Women In Music Awards.   LinkedIn   Listen back to interviews with: Sonita Alleyne - Co-Founder and former CEO of Somethin' Else Productions   ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit   📢 RKY Careers equip you with in-demand tech skills through their intensive tech bootcamps, mentoring and coaching that will transform your career! Your Career Transformation Starts Now.   Visit  www.rkycareers.com/courses or DM on Instagram @rkycareers