E4️⃣6️⃣: Appzaloot aims to solve common issues plaguing major social media platforms.  Coming from Mastercard’s Rewards Program and United Nations, Max Thomas (CEO & Founder), believes that with merging loyalty rewards, advertising revenue models and cryptocurrency is an underserved niche market. Partnerships with influencers and Universities have already involved with this App. Topics include; Referral Income, Data Manipulation (or the lack thereof), Ad Tracking  

Website: www.appzaloot.com 

Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ 

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E4️⃣5️⃣:   Due to Dominic Margiotta's background as a boxer 🥊 delievering hard hits 😵‍💫 as well as 30 years of night-time economy gigs, Impact Event Security & Protection 🚧 is a firm that has a formidable spearhead. Dominic gives us an overview of working on big events like Glastonbury🎶, shows 🎬 like the Vampires Diaries ⚰️, Prison Break 🏃🏼💨and networking with athletes like Tom Fury. Impact has gotten involved in places one may dream about. Topics include, Industry trade information, regulatory bodies bylaws and associated training programs, Travis Scott’ AstroWorld Houston incident - where did that security go wrong?? 

Website: https://www.impacteventspro.com/

Facebook & LinkedIn:  @ImpactEventSecurityProtection

Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ 

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E4️⃣4️⃣:   City Spare Space is a product of Caleb Conner's intellectual business suitcase 🧳 - a secure, affordable luggage storage platform 🧳🧳🛅 in the UK🇬🇧. Vendors and strategic partners outside of key tourism locations can utilize this passive income 💰stream. In terms of scaling, marketing and exit strategy, CSS can become a part of AirBnB's ecosystem. Luggage trends like Smart Luggage (Bluetooth, Chargeable, RFID Geo-Location), AirTags, TSA luggage stories (Samsung Exploding Batteries🔋). With MetaVerse🌐🔮, we explore Pokemon Go, Niantic, Ready Player One, Free Guy, Second Life and finding love online. 

Website: https://www.citysparespace.com/

Instagram:  @CitySpareSpace

Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ 

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E4️⃣3️⃣:  Raphael Ogunride, CEO and Founder of Calyx Drinks, channels his family recipe to bring his natural still drink company to life in the UK. Since 2015, Calyx has won numerous awards, including Best Manufacturer; Natural Beverage; and Food Condiment. 

The multi-benefits of these natural drinks (antioxidants, hangovers, and more) become a lifestyle brand drink for young and old drinkers alike. With the help of UK universities, distribution channels (retail and online) and subscription partners (Craft Gin Club), the science behind Calyx Drinks is scaling up like Walter White. 

Instagram: @CalyxDrinks

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E4️⃣2️⃣: Monique Kufour founded BOBExpo, an exhibition and business hub in which Black Owned Businesses (BOB) showcase their diverse ethnic-specific products and services. Since 2018, BOBExpo outgrew their venue space 🏰and hosted events across England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. From Start-ups, tech 👨🏾‍💻👩🏾‍💻 companies, and consulting 💬firms and more get their shot at the physical and digital spotlights at BOBExpo. Marketing, service, sales point of contact, and FREE swag are discussed.

We also answer: Where should I set up my Afro-Carribean focused business? Having friends as customers? 

Instagram: @BOBExpo_
Website: https://www.bobexpo.org/

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E4️⃣1️⃣: Diane Aplin, CEO of WeMindTheGap, joins DRR. With Rachel Clacher CBE (Founder of WMTG and co-Founder of Moneypenny), WMTG was founded in 2013 to provide underserved youth with opportunities to grow their skills and prepare them for life in and out of the workforce. Many of the goals of this charity include building confidence🛡️, mentoring 💬, and community. We learn more about WMTG's social impact , social values 🧮, and UN ESG ♻️goals. Diane also describes some of the proudest moments she has witnessed with her Gappies.

https://wemindthegap.org.uk/
Instagram: @WeMindTheGapp

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E4️⃣0️⃣: Fikayomi (Fikky aka Big F) Agbola, founder of Bittany; a Nigerian 🇳🇬 international contemporary exquisite fashion line, joins this installment of DRR. Inspired by Gucci, Bittany's custom wear and ready to wear is taking the African 🌍fashion world by storm. With self-taught skills in creating curating apparel( 👚👗👚👖), rebranding, attire selection, and marketing, Fikky leaves us with plenty of tips and tricks 🎩 on how to grow a brand and replicate an impressive social media presence. 

This episode discusses the evolution of African Ankara Print, international e-commerce 💰💱 sales approach, and cultural incorporations such as ‘Ghana Must Go’ bags 👜🛍️produced by Balenciaga, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen. The clothing and textile markets in Africa are influential markets that are often overlooked.  Social Issues; Child labour and Health & Safety and Wastage, Being Woke (Cultural Approprection ) 

Get £5 Discount by mentioning DRR on your next Bittany order

Instagram: @ByBittany & @_Bittany_

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E 3️⃣9️⃣: As a multilingual actress 🎬 with a fashion line(👕👗🎽)and a master's degree 👩🏼‍🔬in engineering, Salomé Saliya shares her experiences in the entertainment and fashion industries. Saliya, who has worked alongside celebrities including David Guetta 🎛️ and Antonio Banderas ⚔️, keeps a sense of humility and intellectual curiosity that allows her to find meaning in her pursuits. 

We discuss conspiracy theories around the UK Petrol Shortage⛽️ and perceptions vs facts in crypto currency and COVID vaccinations 💉.

The benefits of power naps 💤 (Spanish Siestas vs The Itis/food comas) and time management ⌛ideals are also discussed.

Fashion Line : Saliya Fashion - https://saliyafashion.com/
Instagram: @Sagittarius.Salo & @SaliyaFashion 
Youtube: Salome Saliya
Facebook : Saliya Ash

Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drinks - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ 

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E3️⃣8️⃣: Founder of Air Gymwear, Franklin Hargreaves is a combination of Rockstar 👩🏼‍🎤 and gym rat 💪🏽 (a bit like those Different Roots Radio guys!). Air Gymwear's authentic approach has a USP edge that Gymshark lacks. They learned from mistakes as sole traders and from smart investments 💹 in Vodafone. Working in sports retail 🛍️involves utilising brand ambassadors / influencers, SEO selection, online bots / engagement, cross collaborations, and tight yoga pants 👖 . Keep an eye out for Franklin's own brand and personal (after dark explicit 🔞) podcasts; 'Up in The Air' & 'Franklin's World'.
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1st episode of Season 2 of DRR!!
E3️⃣7️⃣: Joined by Philip Wilkins, Co-founder & Managing Director of KEEP labs - Award 🏅winner (Time, CES and Esquire) for this Smarter Storage Container 🧰 that Tony Stark would use. We share tales about our grandparents 👵🏼👴🏾and (not) calling them. Additionally, talk about cool device features, use crossover case with cannabis💨 and NASA🚀, enforcing patents and KEEP's key driver for innovation.

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