Common Sense with Mike Omoniyi

Renee Kapuku graduated first from Oxford, then Harvard and has now been building one of the fastest-growing women’s development communities in the UK.

She is a creative entrepreneur, speaker and content creator.

In this podcast we tackle personal growth, building a business with a friend how to ensure you can thrive for longer.

Time stamps

03:38 What's it been like building to my sisters?

06:37 Why do you focus on helping women?

09:19 What's it like doing business with your best friend?

14:03 Things got very intense

18:40 The time I lost £40,000 to a "friend"

29:51 Black men have a Privilege black women don't have

37:46 Do you take time to take stock of everything you have achieved?

45:47 We can't keep working till exhaustion

47:51 Making decisions under time constraints

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#tomysisters #tomysisterhood

Everyone has an opinion on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle however how much of it is based on the media and much is based on the truth?

In this episode, I'm joined by Omid Scobie, the London-based journalist, author, and royal executive editor Omid Scobie. His New York Times bestselling biography on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Finding Freedom, is one of the best-selling royal books of all time and has seen Scobie become the most talked about royal correspondent of this generation.

In this episode, we take on the media portrayal of Harry and Megan. Is Megan really to blame for all of this? Did Prince Harry cross the line? Will the Royal family even survive?

Time stamps

00:45 How is writing your book going?

02:27 What do you think about the Netflix documentary

03:39 The history of colonialism and racism that sits at the heart of the royal family

06:35 Are you too close to Harry and Meghan?

07:31 A lot of royal correspondents are fake

09:16 They have ruined the royal family

10:34 Has Meghan cast a spell on Harry

18:04 Meghan was doomed

25:05 Imagine being Harry and Meghan

28:28 The Royal family don't need the media

30:46 Should Harry and Meghan go to the coronation of King Charles

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#meghanmarkle #princeharry #omidscobie #spare #princeharrybook 

Are you looking for a way to catch up on some of the biggest political developments in 2022? Look no further! Our end-of-2022 review podcast is the perfect way to catch up on all the political news you may have missed.

In this podcast, Mike and Yeni will break down the biggest stories and events of the year, offering in-depth analysis and some insight. From the latest developments in national politics to international relations and policy debates, we cover it all.

Join us as we review the key moments of 2022 and look ahead to what the future may hold. Whether you're a politics junkie or just want to stay informed, our end-of-2022 review podcast has something for everyone.

Sickle cell disease is the fastest growing genetic disorder in the UK - mostly affecting people of Black heritage – and we urgently need more blood donors from Black communities to come forward as they are more likely to have the blood type vital to treat this disorder.

I caught up with Bukky Bolarinwa who is the founder of Haima Health, their slogan is simple. Give blood give life. in this episode, we talk about her battle with the disease and how that informs her work.

00:00 Intro

01:44 Who are you

02:41 Did you choose the work or did the work choose you?

04:19 When did you first discover that you were different

04:52 How I found out I had Sickle cell

09:18 What is Sickle cell?

11:33 Can Sickle cell be cured or do you simply have to manage it?

12:34 For most people there is no cure for Sickle cell

14:46 Do you feel it's unfair because it's inherited

16:56 Should people who have the SS gene type get into relationships?

19:05 People in the UK don't know they carry the gene

26:26 People don't give blood

29:58 People like me need blood to stay alive

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#nhs #givingblood #sicklecell #nigeria #donateblood #newpodcast givingblood #livingwithsicklecell #donate #givingbloodinnigeria

For the last five years’ core homelessness has been rising year on year in England, reaching a peak just before the pandemic when the number of homeless households jumped from 207,600 to 227,000. Why is this and how can we address it? 

Billy chip is an alternative currency for the homeless which allows the public to directly donate to rough sleepers without the fear of their donation being miss used for drugs or alcohol. 

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Gascoigne, communications director at Billy Chip to find out more about their journey and find into the homeless epidemic  

00:00 Intro 

02:44 What is the True valley

03:32 What were some of your fondest memories growing up

07:56 Who was Billy?

08:42 How did Billy die?

13:04 Starting a safe and secure currency to donate to homeless people

19:20 What's the reaction to Billy Chip been so far? 

25:45 How does actually work in practice?

31:46 Why does the UK have a homelessness problem?

32:09 How many people in the UK are homeless?

33:36 We focus on rough sleeping

34:28 Do you think it's possible to end homelessness

35:04 You can't have extreme wealth without extreme poverty

35:38 What about people who say homeless people just need to work harder?

36:20 Homeless people are not drug addicts

37:42 You are closer to homelessness than you think

41:35 How Generous is the UK Public

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#homelessness #epidemic #homeowenership #billychip #donating #charitysector #roughsleeping #roughsleeper

What does it take to build a successful startup? To bring ideas into reality, to raise money, and bring people along?

Ayotunde is the founder of JENDAYA a luxury fashion marketplace where consumers living across the globe with a deep appreciation for the richness of our African culture could enjoy a curated shopping experience.

In this podcast, we talk about the Diaspora, the world's interest in Africa, and what it takes to bring an idea to reality.

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00:00 Intro

02:47 Do founders have to sacrifice their friendship?

03:41 Attaching your well-being to your work

06:15 Is Saudi Arabia like Dubai

08:14 What kind of founder is Ayo and Mike?

08:45 I've always been interested in fashion

11:34 How hard is it to quit your job and follow your passion?

12:46: You have to hustle

14:04 Have we had sleepless nights as founders

17:06 What is Jendaya

17:06  How do I get  Balenciagas from Africa

22:20 Is all the new focus in Africa exploitative

24:22 Kelly Rowland and Ayra Starr

32:03 Raising millions for your business

40:08 When did you know you were on to something?

48:28 Ayo gives Mike style advice

In this special episode, M.T. answers questions from our viewers and listeners! We talk about all things from Kwasi Kwateng to Polymathy and the war in Ukraine. This is a really interesting episode you don't want to miss. M.T. is also joined by Marcel Brown on his first Common Sense Pod appearance.

Questions

Do you think we’re moving backwards or forwards in society?

Opinions on the mini-budget?

Should Kwasi Kwarteng have resigned?

How many strikes will we give Kwasi Kwarteng?

What will the impact of the Ukraine War post 2023

What are some tips for anyone who is a polymath?

How do you avoid burnout and dissatisfaction in a job role?

What is the common sense ethos and mindset?

Why should we have a platform for fruitful dialogue if people will disagree regardless?

How do echo chambers affect the Gen Z demographic?

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Mike is joined by Personal Development writer and content creator David Elikwu as they talk all things self-improvement, from desk setups to building discipline and following your passion.  

01:10 Who are you 

03:20 'What is the knowledge and how would you describe the community

04:43 Productivity isn't about working all the time

06:54 Let's talk about desk setups

08:30 Why do you have a treadmill under your desk?

12:10 Does working in 20-minute sprints actually work?

15:10 Why does everyone want to be an entrepreneur these days

18:03 Does your job need to be in your 'purpose'

21:13 Small part of something or a big part of nothing

23:48 There is an optimal point of stress

25:09 Managing stress and tension in our lives

29:53 Building discipline

32:05 Not all pain is good pain 

39:07 Everyone should wake up early

46:33 Building good habits

48:54 The power of routines

53:02 Why meal prepping changed the game

Forty percent of people over the age of 65  in the UK say their TV is their main form of company. Ten percent of general doctor’s appointments in the UK are made by an older person with no condition other than loneliness. Here in the US, the statistics aren’t any better—nearly half of Americans feel alone, young adults most of all. Makes you want to hide under your pillow, right?

In this episode, M.T. is joined by Alex Smith, CEO of The Cares Family, Alex Smith founded The Cares Family to connect people living in the same community to reduce their loneliness and the gaps across social, digital, cultural, and generational divides.

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The last two years have been an interesting ride. We are making big changes to the podcast and in the episode, M.T. Omoniyi explains why!

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