2 Cool 4 School Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by the founders of Ego-Free community fitness club where connection comes before competition. We explore how run clubs are becoming powerful spaces for wellbeing, belonging, and personal growth, helping people improve their physical and mental health while building meaningful relationships. Our guests share why creating an inclusive community is at the heart of everything they do and how running and fitness has become a vehicle for bringing people together.

In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Rita Erskine, careers expert and education leader, to unpack some of the biggest questions facing young people today as they navigate their futures.

From deciding between sixth form, college, university, and apprenticeships, to understanding whether GCSEs really define success, Rita shares practical insights from years of helping students make informed career decisions.

We challenge the traditional narratives around education and explore whether an entire generation has been led to believe that university is the only path to a successful future. Rita also reflects on the influence of parents, the changing job market, and the skills young people will need to thrive in a world that is evolving faster than ever.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with George Imafidon MBE, award-winning engineer, social entrepreneur, and founder of Motivez, to explore his remarkable journey through engineering, STEM, and leadership.

George shares how he navigated the education system, overcame barriers, and turned his passion for science, technology, engineering, and maths into a platform that is helping thousands of young people unlock their potential. We discuss the importance of representation in STEM, the challenges facing underrepresented communities, and why creating opportunities for the next generation is more important than ever.

What happens when we stop seeing young people through the labels placed on them? In this episode , I sit down with Andrew Fuller, for a powerful conversation about young people, trauma, behaviour, violence, identity and belonging. We go beyond the labels to explore what happens when we choose to see potential before problems.

Is private school really worth the fees, or does a state education provide the same opportunities? In this episode I sat down with Katrina to explore one of the biggest debates in education, challenging assumptions about success, opportunity, social mobility and what really shapes a child's future. Whether you're a parent, educator or student, this conversation is guaranteed to get you thinking Contact: [email protected]

From London to China. Japan. Amsterdam.Different cultures. Different workplaces. Different ways of living. In my upcoming episode Mike and I sit down to explore what it’s really like to build a career abroad: Is the grass actually greener? How do different countries treat their employees? What happens when you’re forced outside your comfort zone? What do you gain that money can’t buy? Would you move abroad for the right career opportunity?

Mental health was never meant to be carried alone.This year’s Mental Health Awareness theme is Community. But what does community actually look like when you’re struggling? Is it therapy? Is it friendship? Is it family? Is it faith? Or is it simply having one person who chooses to stay when life gets heavy?

In this episode, my guest and I have an honest conversation about mental health, counselling, healing, and the power of community. We talk about the conversations many of us avoid, the importance of asking for help, and why healing doesn’t have to be a journey you take on your own.

What happens after a permanent school exclusion? In this episode, I sat down with Meka to hear a first hand account of being permanently excluded, the impact it had on family life, the appeals process, transitioning to a PRU, and how one decision shaped the years that followed.

In this upcoming episode Azryah Harvey, a SENDCO and EDI Lead, shares what it's really like working on the frontline of education while living with ADHD herself.

We explore the realities of leading SEND provision, championing inclusion, balancing the demands of school leadership, and how receiving her own ADHD diagnosis changed the way she understood both herself and the children she supports.

If you've ever wondered what SEND looks like from both sides of the table, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

I sat down with former student turned professional boxer TINO BELLOTT. This isn’t just a conversation about boxing. It’s about discipline when nobody’s watching. Believing in yourself when nobody’s clapping. Taking losses without letting them define you and having family, friends and community in your corner when the lights go off. We spoke about the sacrifices, the setbacks, the mindset and the reality behind chasing a dream most people quit on.