@MyCityPodcast

In this episode we are joined by Kike Oniwinde, founder and CEO of the Black Young Professionals Network (BYP). We joined forces virtually to discuss the job market during lockdown and our future outlooks.

Topics:

• Black experience with the current job market

• Innovating during lockdown and future predictions

• Advice for youngsters seeking internships & work experience

• Advice for businesses seeking financial help during lockdown

• Responses to #BlackLivesMatter and practical steps to take going forward

• Purpose of BYP & The BYP FUND

• Areas of opportunity for getting ahead of the curve post-covid

In this episode we speak to TayoD, content creator in the male hair industry.

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining Pro-Blackness

• Can you be pro black and date a white partner

• Men being able to find their identity in how healthy their hair and beard are

• Racism with hair while schooling

• Media and corporate responses to #BlackLivesMatter movement

• Fetishism of black men by non-black woman

• What we can do practically

• Spotlight on TayoD and a conversation on black hair and race

In this episode we are joined by Dr Fabienne Palmer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist to discuss mental health in the black community.

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining mental health

• Common mental health conditions in black community

• Causes of common mental health conditions in our community (e.g. habits, lack of awareness)

• Potential adverse mental health impacts of Covid-19

• Role of a therapist (and differences between psychiatrist and therapist)

• Therapy stigmas and socio economic factors limiting black people seeking therapy

• Solutions to these limiting factors

• Solutions to overcoming adverse mental health conditions and top tips for maintaining good health

• Spotlight on Dr Fabienne

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Dr Fabienne Palmer:

- @drfabiennepalmer on insta

- @fabiennepalmer on Twitter

- [email protected] is her email.

Here is a link to the resource Dr Fabienne mentioned:

https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/

In this episode we are joined by national hero Dr Jemil Ene, currently serving on the frontline as part of our National Health Service. We discussed the health implications of the Coronavirus pandemic that has caused devastation across the globe and how our bodies will defeat it.

Topics of discussion include:

• Raw science behind Covid-19

• Epidemic definition and causes

• Symptoms

• Our personal experiences with the virus

• Why the virus is so deadly. Stages of the illness

• Government and Health sector response - social distancing, scientific research

• NHS capacity and experience on the front line

• Treatment, immunity and vaccines

• Future outlook and exit strategy

• Spotlight into Dr Jemil

In this episode we are joined by Josh, founder of knowledge sharing platform ‘Nizzynomics’. We discuss the economic impact of the Coronavirus crisis.

Topics of discussion include:

• Health issue vs Economic issue

• Effects on financial markets & possible solutions

• Effects on industries & possible solutions

• Effects on jobs & possible solutions

• Government measures explained & rationale

• Incoming recession

• Spotlight on Nizzynomics

In this episode we are joined by the superstars over at Londonish Podcast.

Topics of discussion included:

• Double standard’s in black men and women dating outside of their race

• Do Black men champion Black women enough?

• Personal preferences

• Is it right to point out your friends’ flaws?

Here we are joined by the down to earth MK, co-founder of @DLTBrunch to talk about how events such as DLT have created a safe space for black people to enjoy themselves without fear of being rejected or racially profiled as they would do if going to typical west end clubs.

In this episode we discuss:

1) How DLT Brunch came about.

2)Some of the challenges with running such events.

3)How to create a safe space for black people to party in peace with no issues.

4)MK's favourite DLT to date.

5)Tips for anyone looking to throw their own events/parties.

6) MK's journey growing up in South London to working in the City and co-founding successful ventures like DLT.

7) Future DLT events/projects to look out for.

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In this episode we are joined by travel lover Kojo Brown. Kojo is the founder of Holiday Helper, a platform which provides tailored holiday packages to its customers.

Topics of conversation included:

* Expanding your business abroad vs maximising your potential domestically

* Diaspora “saviour” attitude towards their countries of heritage

* Ghana’s tourist infrastructure vs perceived threat of Nigeria

* Spotlight of Holiday Helper

In this episode we are joined by Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrats candidate in the Lewisham Deptford constituency in the UK Parliamentary elections. We have an in-depth discussion about how what life as a politician is truly like and how to best tackle youth violence in London.

Topics of discussion include:

- What it means to be an MP

- What an MP can and can't do

- How to actually become an MP

- Background on youth violence

- Causes and manifestations of Youth Violence

- How Politicians view the Youth Violence Issue

- Racial misconceptions of Youth Violence and the role of non-black people in changing narratives

- The importance of role models

- Issues with the UK prison system

- Solutions

- Spotlight on Bobby and advice for aspiring MPs

Happy New year! In this episode we are joined by Charity, marketing expert and founder of Black-owned clothing brand “Sznd”.

Topics of discussion include:

• Reflection on the 2010s and our personal growth

• Analysis of Black UK culture and its global footprint

• Goals for the 2020s

• Taking opportunities to work abroad

• Sznd Clothing

Follow Sznd on instagram @szndclothing