Over The Bridge Podcast

In this episode we are joined by a very special guest - Kwaku's dad, Gabriel Dapaah aka Uncle Daps. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation touching on his experiences growing up in Ghana; studying in Israel and raising a family in South London, as well as education, racism and Pan-Africanism. We even discover that he had a missed opportunity to study at Cambridge University himself! This is one of our longest episodes and we go in depth bridging the gaps with the previous generation - we hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, we are joined by The Poor Banker, a City banker and anonymous blogger from South London. In the second part of our conversation, we discuss his journey from council housing and state school in South London to a successful career in banking, as well as his advice for other aspiring professionals from working class backgrounds.

Check out his writing here: https://thepoorbanker.com

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In this episode, we are joined by The Poor Banker, a City banker and anonymous blogger from South London. We discuss his journey from council housing and state school in South London to a successful career in banking, as well as his advice for other aspiring professionals from working class backgrounds.

Check out his writing here: https://thepoorbanker.com

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In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Kellman, the Founder of Target Oxbridge, a free programme that aims to help black and mixed race students of African and Caribbean heritage to secure Oxbridge offers. We discuss the amazing success of the programme, as well as how education impacts chances of social mobility in the UK.

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In this episode, we are joined by Fatima Ahamed, Employer Engagement Manager at Aston University, to discuss her work supporting undergraduate students, many from working class backgrounds, into careers and placements with top employers. We also explore the concept of class, what it means and how to determine where you are in the spectrum.

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In this episode we were joined by Leanne Levers, political scientist and co-founder of Dope Black Women. Join us we discuss everything from Black Feminism, the importance of community and safe spaces for Black women to be their authentic selves, and the responsibility of Black men to hold each other accountable, especially when it comes to gender-based violence. We also touch on discontent in the modern dating scene and the alleged "Battle of the Sexes".

In today's episode we were joined by Roy Alexander Weise, joint Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester and a Tutor at Open Door, with a string of renowned theatre productions to his name. We were also joined by Iyce Kariuki, a freelance stage technician and carpenter who has done work at the National Theatre and other venues around the UK. Join us as we discuss negotiating their career choices with 1st generation immigrant parents, the contrast in the role that theatre is meant to play in society and the reality, as well as navigating the creative arts as Black people in a predominantly white, affluent space.

In this episode we are joined by Oriana Jemide, a mixed-media artist, poet and art educator. We discuss a number of topics including using art for emotional and mental well-being maintenance and healing through her initiative The Medela School; improving access to the arts for Black people, as well as how society generally values art as a profession. Enjoy!

In this episode we are joined by Lekan, one of the founders of Capital Moments. We discuss the importance of commercial awareness, mobility in the corporate world as persons of colour from working class backgrounds and even detour into a chat about marriage.  Enjoy!

In this episode we were joined by Nicolas, a Music/Culture Journalist, Writer, Speaker and Critic from London. In this episode we talk about everything from the watering down of Notting Hill Carnival, the success of VERZUS and No Signal, and how music artists have adapted live shows in response to the pandemic. Enjoy!