Our next guest this week is Ladi Ogunmekan. Co-Founder and CEO of Black In Sport, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree. From a conversation with friends at University to sold-out summits at the London Stadium, he's built the UK's most recognised platform for young Black professionals working in the business of sport, partnering with On, Octagon and Sky Sports along the way. What most people didn't see was how close it came to ending. The business went back to zero, and he spent a year rebuilding it from scratch while working full-time job. Alongside Black In Sport, he works on strategic partnerships between brands, rights holders and talent for some of the world's largest organisations.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms📺 Watch on YouTube — new episodes every ThursdayFollow INVSBL MENTORS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@INVSBLMENTORSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wVjXeSx3cMLRoIFA1k8l0?si=2d969187d5734fc2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@invsblmentorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invsblmentors/X: https://x.com/INVSBLMENTORSFollow Ladi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladi.og/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladiogunmekan/Black In Sport: https://www.instagram.com/blackinsport/Hosted by Sanmi & Javan.

Welcome to The Playbook!This week we revisit our conversation with Karat K our INVSBL MENTOR and extract the 5 biggest lessons from their journey, real plays you can use to level up your own.

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Our next guest this week is Karat K. A jeweller, talent manager and entrepreneur who rebuilt his life from the ground up. From being on the roads, to a prison sentence, he came home and changed everything, co-founding VGKK, one of the most recognised names in UK jewellery with offices in London and Dubai. After a brief career in music, he moved into management and now works alongside Harry Pinero, one of the biggest content creators in the UK, having been by his side and helped guide his journey from early on. Built on reinvention, network and turning access into opportunity.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube — new episodes every ThursdayFollow INVSBL MENTORS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@INVSBLMENTORSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wVjXeSx3cMLRoIFA1k8l0?si=2d969187d5734fc2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@invsblmentorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invsblmentors/X: https://x.com/INVSBLMENTORSFollow Karat K:Instagram: Karat_k_Snapchat: Karat-KHosted by Sanmi & Javan.

Welcome to The Playbook!This week we revisit our conversation with Eddie Kadi our INVSBL MENTOR and extract the 5 biggest lessons from their journey, real plays you can use to level up your own.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube — new episodes every ThursdayFollow INVSBL MENTORS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@INVSBLMENTORS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wVjXeSx3cMLRoIFA1k8l0?si=2d969187d5734fc2 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@invsblmentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invsblmentors/ X: https://x.com/INVSBLMENTORSFollow Eddie Kadi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comeddiekadi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comeddiekadiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eddiekadiHosted by Sanmi & Javan.

Our next guest this week is Eddie Kadi. A comedian, broadcaster, and presenter and one of the most enduring voices in British entertainment. From the university comedy circuit to becoming the first Black British comedian to headline The O2, he's built a career on creating his own platforms. He hosts BBC Radio 1Xtra's Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show, has hosted the MOBO Awards, competed on Strictly and I'm A Celebrity, and took his sold-out Let Me Land tour across the country — a personal show about migration, identity, and belonging.

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Welcome to The Playbook!This week we revisit our conversation with ‪Shannie Mears our INVSBL MENTOR and extract the 5 biggest lessons from their journey, real plays you can use to level up your own.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube — new episodes every ThursdayFollow INVSBL MENTORS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@INVSBLMENTORS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wVjXeSx3cMLRoIFA1k8l0?si=2d969187d5734fc2 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@invsblmentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invsblmentors/ X: https://x.com/INVSBLMENTORSFollow Shannie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannieloves/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannieloves LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanice-mears-frsa-41b36510b/ Hosted by Sanmi & Javan.

Our next guest this week is Shannie Mears. An award winning marketer and entrepreneur, reshaping how brands engage with culture and different audiences. Often addressing how the creative industry connects with communities that typically get overlooked.

Co-founder of The Elephant Room, going from marketing intern to building an award-winning agency with her former CEO at 23, working with the likes of PUMA, Samsung, Pinterest, Converse and Clarks to name a few.Forbes 30 Under 30. Soho house committee board member.

Creator of The Blacklist at Guap Magazine. Creator of One Month Mentors, and the guestlist with over 3,000 creative professionals gaining access to opportunity.

Our next guest this week is Shannie Mears. An award winning marketeer and entrepreneur, reshaping how brands engage with culture and different audiences. Often addressing how the creative industry connects with communities that typically get overlooked.Co-founder of The Elephant Room, going from marketing intern to building an award-winning agency with her former CEO at 23, working with the likes of PUMA, Samsung, Pinterest, Converse and Clarks to name a few.Forbes 30 Under 30. Soho house committee board member. Creator of The Blacklist at Guap Magazine. Creator of One Month Mentors, and the guestlist with over 3,000 creative professionals gaining access to opportunity.

00:00 Shanny Mears' Early Life in Birmingham

02:30 Formative School Years and Early Friendships

07:30 Youth Club, Church

16:15 Living and Connecting with a Diverse Group

21:15 Adjusting to New Life and Career Mindset

25:00 Early Projects and Future Opportunities

30:00 Making Connections in London

37:30 Marketing Agency Crash Course

46:15 Cultural Engagement and Distribution Strategy

50:00 Personal responsibility and goal achievement

55:00 Finding your tribe and community

58:45 Starting the agency and defining value

1:07:30 Team alignment and underrepresented talent

1:11:15 Adapting client partnerships and brand strategy

1:18:45 Reflecting on The Elephant Room's Path

1:21:15 Navigating Business Relationships and Decisions

1:23:45 Maintaining Professionalism in Campaigns

1:28:45 Shifting Cultural Engagement and Opportunities

1:32:30 Building Authentic Brand Alliances

1:36:15 Fostering Lasting Brand Relationships

1:41:15 Standing Firm on Your Values

1:45:41 Importance of Mentors and Peers

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Welcome to The Playbook!

This week we revisit our conversation with ‪Priscilla Anyabu our INVSBL MENTOR and extract the 5 biggest lessons from their journey, real plays you can use to level up your own.

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Our next guest this week is Priscilla Anyabu. A sports presenter, model, and founder of Girlz Are Playaz Too. From dancer to Love Island to founding her own platform, she's built a career on creating her own opportunities. She sits on Fulham FC's external advisory board, presents across football, boxing, tennis, F1, and athletics, and is using her platform to get women and girls into sport across the UK.

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Welcome to The Playbook!

This week we revisit our conversation with ‪Ose‬ our INVSBL MENTOR and extract the 5 biggest lessons from their journey, real plays you can use to level up your own.

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