In this compelling episode of Off The Agenda, we’re joined by Michael Eboda, founder and CEO of Powerful Media and the force behind the Powerlist, the definitive annual ranking celebrating the UK’s most influential Black leaders.

In conversation with Brenda Emmanus OBE, Michael reflects on his mission to dismantle the myth that Black talent is in short supply, and how visibility, representation and celebration can unlock opportunity and change lives. Drawing on his background in journalism and entrepreneurship, he shares how the Powerlist began, how it has evolved over 20 years, and why influence matters more than celebrity or status.