What does success really look like behind the scenes?

In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, we sit down with presenter, producer and media personality Sia for an honest conversation about motherhood, media, relationships and rebuilding yourself.

From her rise on Backchat to producing major platforms and stepping back in front of the camera, Sia keeps it real about the highs, lows and lessons of the journey.

We talk about:

• How Backchat changed her life and opened doors in media
• Why she worked for free and how she turned exposure into opportunity
• The reality of being a single mum while building a career
• Why flexibility matters more than salary in some jobs
• The truth about the UK media industry and content creation
• Divorce, therapy and learning from bad relationships
• Weight loss surgery, confidence and body image
• Why most creators quit too early
• Her dream of getting nominated for a MOBO

This episode is full of real stories, hard truths and practical gems for creators, parents and anyone trying to build something bigger.

Watch until the end and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. Subscribe for more real conversations on money, business, culture and life.

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“Who are the DJs?”
“What music are you playing?”
“What kind of crowd is coming?”

On paper, it sounds like normal event questions.
But for Black promoters, those questions can decide whether the event happens at all.

In this episode of The Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with Dami from This Can’t Come Out 2.0for a funny but honest conversation about events, podcasting, authenticity and the unseen challenges behind building something from the ground up.

Dami breaks down the realities Black promoters face — from venues labelling events “high risk” because of the music, DJs or crowd, to being quietly blacklisted after one incident.

He also speaks on building This Can’t Come Out, choosing authenticity over polish, and why real conversations will always connect.

Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship.

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Young people need guidance.

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Work can shape you. Bias can test you. The right people make a difference.

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In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, we sit down with MC Tandoh to unpack the real business behind hosting weddings and events. From handling awkward wedding drama to managing difficult crowds, Tandoh shares what people do not see behind the mic. He breaks down how he went from photography into full-time hosting, how he built his name in the wedding industry, and why being confident is not enough to succeed as an MC.

The conversation goes deeper than events. Tandoh explains the importance of people skills, sales, consistency, integrity, and knowing how to read a room. He also opens up about the pressure of always being “on”, the reality of showing up even through personal loss, and why the right clients matter as much as the right opportunities. We also get into how he expanded into production, consulting, and mentoring through Master The Mic.

This episode is full of business lessons for anyone building a personal brand, selling a service, or trying to turn natural talent into income. If you want insight on growth, professionalism, and what it takes to stay relevant in a crowded market, this one is for you.

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The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!

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In this episode of the Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down in a new setting and get straight into one of the biggest questions people have been asking. Is Dubai finished? After flight cancellations, school closures, media panic, and families being split across countries, they break down what the recent Middle East tension has looked like from real life, not from headlines.Tayo shares what happened when he and Antoinette were stuck in the UK while their children were still in Dubai, how they found an alternative route and why the family then moved across to Nairobi while schools stayed shut. Eman opens up about how the situation affected his own Dubai plans, his business setup, and the doubts people around him suddenly had.The conversation goes deeper than travel drama. They speak about why entrepreneurs think differently, why problem solvers see opportunity where others see obstacles, and why commitment matters when nobody is clapping for you. They also tackle the way some people in the UK seem eager to celebrate Dubai’s downfall, while many people who live there still feel there is nowhere else that gives the same safety, ambition, convenience, and quality of life.This is an honest conversation about risk, family, moving abroad, mindset, and whether Dubai is still worth it in 2026.

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This episode is a big one.

Tayo and Eman sit down with broadcaster, DJ, music industry figure and restaurant owner, Sian Anderson, for one of the rawest conversations on The Bread and Butter Podcast so far.

Sian breaks down her journey from blogging and Rinse FM to BBC Radio 1Xtra, and shares how she ended up working around some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran, Wiley, Meek Mill and more. She speaks openly about saying no to major opportunities when the timing was wrong, trusting her instincts, and building a career with purpose.

The conversation then shifts into the hard truth behind business. Sian opens up about launching her Caribbean restaurant, Octaves, during lockdown, the pressure of going viral, dealing with customers, managing staff, losing money, selling property to clear debt, and why she plans to close the space in September. It is honest, sharp and full of lessons on ambition, identity, pressure and resilience.

This is a must-watch for anyone building something, chasing purpose, or learning when to push forward and when to pull back.

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The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!

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Two years in. No missed weeks. Two different countries. And still showing up.

In this episode, Tayo and Iman sit down in London and speak openly about the real journey behind building the Bread & Butter Podcast. No filters.

They break down what worked, what failed, and what cost them the most. From flying back and forth across countries to building a team, they share the truth about consistency and the pressure behind the scenes.

They also open up about getting scammed during production. Money paid. No service delivered. A full year later and still no refund. This is the side of business most people hide.

You will hear the biggest lessons from two years of growth:

Why value alone does not guarantee reach

The shift from organic growth to systems and structure

The importance of preparation at higher levels

Why most podcasts fail early

How environment shapes the opportunities you see

They also speak on partnership. Why working with someone you respect matters more than anything when the pressure hits.

This episode is honest. Reflective. And focused on what comes next.

If you are building something, this will hit home.

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What does wealth look like when you build it with purpose, discipline, faith and long term vision?

In this episode of The Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down with Ken and Mary Okoroafor, the couple behind The Humble Penny, for a rich and honest conversation about money, marriage, faith, legacy and what it takes to build lasting wealth without losing yourself in the process. As pioneers in the UK finance space, Ken and Mary share how they went from side hustling through blogs and early YouTube videos to building one of the most trusted financial education platforms in the community.

The conversation starts with a light-hearted quick fire round, which quickly reveals the real money dynamic in their home. From checking the bank account daily to handling investment decisions, apologising after money disagreements and defining what FIRE really means, Ken and Mary give a rare look into how they manage finances as a couple. Their version of financial independence is not about sitting still or escaping work. It is about choice, freedom, peace and building a life where work becomes optional.

They also open up about their upbringing and the money stories which shaped them. Mary reflects on growing up in Hackney in a frugal immigrant household, learning discipline, saving early, and later battling the pressure to keep up appearances. Ken shares his experience of moving from Nigeria to the UK as a teenager and how survival, sacrifice and watching his parents start again shaped his early relationship with money. Together, they explain how those early experiences influenced their mindset, habits and eventual approach to wealth.

This episode goes deeper than budgeting tips and investing talk. Ken speaks powerfully about integrity, faith and why success means nothing if you lose your values on the way up. Mary explains how they make financial decisions through the lens of purpose, stewardship and alignment, rather than greed or status. They both speak openly about being Christians, pursuing wealth and rejecting the idea that money itself is bad. Instead, they make the case for seeing money as a tool to serve, support and create impact.

The episode also explores why they chose YouTube on purpose, how long form content helped build trust with their audience, and how their platform grew into a full-time business. Ken explains why content, when done well, creates connection at scale. He also breaks down why building wealth is less about chasing more income and more about creating systems which help you keep more of what you earn and put it to work. From paying off their mortgage in their 30s to ignoring outside pressure to look rich, Ken and Mary share the mindset shifts which changed their lives.

They also introduce their new book, The Wealth Habit, and explain why this one is different. While Financial Joy focused on resetting your relationship with money, The Wealth Habit is about building the mindset, habits and systems which make wealth building inevitable, sustainable and repeatable. They unpack the common money mindsets which hold people back, including scarcity, employee thinking, analysis paralysis and the obsession with overnight success.

This is a conversation about more than money. It is about identity, marriage, faith, discipline, community and what it takes to build something which lasts. If you want to stop chasing the image of wealth and start building the real thing, this episode is for you.

Make sure you watch until the end, like, comment and subscribe. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments, and do not forget to pre-order or grab a copy of The Wealth Habit.

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