It's been a few months since the tragic passing of George Floyd and a global rude awakening. In this episode I'm joined for coffee by Hannah Awonuga. We explore what it's like being black at work, the BAME blanket and the importance of practical action when it comes to tackling diversity and inclusion effectively. Hannah is a driven and experienced Diversity and Inclusion leader who has a keen interest Corporate culture, Inclusive Leadership and developing Ethnic minority professionals in the workplace. She currently has 14 years experience in banking and career transitioned in to Diversity and Inclusion in 2019. Grab your coffee and tune in! #CoffeeWithVenandah

In this episode I grabbed virtual coffee with Chris von Huene. We talked about how competition can often be a scary concept and how you can actually make the most of it. Chris has a diverse background from working in finance across multiple sectors such as medical devices, aerospace, and restaurants to jumping into SasS and hardware sales. He is a life long student with a focus on sales and personal development. Of course, Chris always mixes in a little humor because who doesn’t like a good chuckle? There are a lot of dimes in this one so grab your coffee and let's get to it.

How easy is it to compare ourselves to others? Super easy. Yet, it's something that can hold us back and also leave us feeling like we aren't working hard enough. In this episode, I am joined by Sapreena Kumari. We discuss what it's like missing out on the grades you want and also the importance of knowing that you determine your success. Sapreena Kumari is the Director of Admissions and Outreach at Aston University and is a committed advocate for equal opportunities.

It's 2020 and we're currently living through a pandemic. This means a lot is changing and with that comes the need to develop the right techniques to manage that change. Join Venandah Madanhi as she discusses how to manage change with Kareen Griffiths. Kareen is a Communications Consultant, Coach and Mentor who is passionate about helping business leaders and individuals inspire change. #CoffeeWithVenandah

Just two years ago, Jordan Patel was in a dark place. Having been a hugely successful nightclub promoter in Birmingham, Jordan fell in with the wrong crowd and lost someone close to him. This death marked a significant turning point for him. Now in these unprecedented times, Jordan is creating a new hope for the city of Birmingham through 'Art.Quarter'. Grab your coffee and tune in as Venandah Madanhi talks to him about his journey and what's next for his business.