Passion & Hustle Podcast

In today's episode we are excited to welcome Sahar Zand. Our guest today is an award-winning journalist who has produced a range of award-winning stories from across the world, including some of the most remote and hostile environments. Our guest has worked for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, Vice, and a number of other international broadcasters.

In today's episode we are excited to welcome Neeraja Raj. Neeraja is an award-winning film director and storyteller from a person who has lived in many different countries like Dubai, India and the UK and has produced incredible animated films. As a film director, our guest produces stories which entertain, educate, and most importantly, impact change. Our guest has worked with many NGO’s such as WaterAid where she helped them turn their worst year to one of their best by reaching 15.9 million people.

In today's episode we are excited to welcome Aniefiok Ekpoudom. Our guest is an award-winning writer and storyteller from South London who documents and explores British culture. As a writer and journalist, our guest tells stories about the voices, sounds and communities of contemporary Britain. Our guest has told people-driven stories and worked with some top brands including Nike, GRM Daily, British GQ and Netflix.

In today's episode we are excited to welcome Damon Bonser. Damon is the founder of The British Design Fund, an early-stage investment fund that specifically invests in, and provides support for, early stage UK product design and manufacturing companies. The Fund seeks to work with extraordinary entrepreneurs, with scalable products, who are ready to accelerate growth and build long term value and thriving stand-out businesses.)

In today's episode, we are excited to welcome Mae Yip & Sam Hornsby. We have the two founders of ERIC, an award-winning career exploration platform designed for 16 – 25-year-olds interested in the creative industries. Sam and Mae are obsessed with 'entertainment-first' education (why can't learning be fun, right?) and they are on a mission to enable young people to learn about their career options in the creative industries with their free-to-use platform, The ERIC App.

Today we talk to Henry Nicholson COO of The Rebel School, who takes on an alternative route with valuable insights into make starting a business achievable for anyone and everyone. So, let's tear up the rule book together and act, be prepared for a thoughtful and meaningful interview, loaded with lots of business gems that would appeal to anyone , no matter their starting point or background. The great part due to their sponsorship model all The Rebel School courses are free.

In today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Segun Akinwoleola who will share with us his business acumen creating great tasting super healthy food to fuel your lifestyle! The Gym Kitchen provides high protein, macro friendly ready meals for health conscious on-the-go individuals living and working in today’s ever more fast-paced society. Fuelled by his passion for change, Segun’s The Gym Kitchen range of food products and fitness advice will help set you apart from the rest. Segun has previously worked in FMCG for some major global companies and the Gym Kitchen is about good food and nutrition and that can help enhance a balanced fitness regime.

In today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Shahlaa Tahira. Shahlaa is an experienced TV presenter, BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ and podcast host. Her 1 hour talk show on BBC Radio 1Xtra covers current events and social issues, tackles difficult conversations and makes them relatable to a young audience of 16-25 year olds.

In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Aram Tufan. Aram is a University of Westminster graduate who has gone through our Big Idea Competition and was crowned champion of the Accelerator category last academic year. Our guest today can speak first hand of his experience starting a business whilst balancing his studies simultaneously. As well as recently receiving funding, our guest has had his business accepted onto the Microsoft Start Up Accelerator programme. We are excited to hear his highs and lows of starting a business as a student and how to take advantage of all the opportunities around you.

In today’s episode we are excited to welcome Declan Cassidy. Declan is a forward thinker who makes creative ideas a reality across community, technology, and education. Our guest today is the CEO of Into Games, a non-profit organisation set up to find and develop talent into the UK video games sector with a particular focus on underrepresented groups.