Season 3 of The Black Circle starts here.In this episode, TV presenter and founder Ria Hebden shares how she built her career in television without waiting for permission, including getting herself onto BBC One and ITV without an agent.

We talk about backing yourself before anyone else does, shaping representation from within the industry, why playing it safe is the real risk, and what it truly means to be an agent of change.

What happens when we stop whispering about sex and start learning through play?In this season two finale, Zoe sits down with Kangwa Saili designer, storyteller and co-founder of Clits, Tits & Other Bits (CTOB) the bold card game turning taboo topics into open, empowering conversations.Kangwa shares how she’s using creativity to reframe sex education, close the pleasure gap and push for female de-sexualisation all while reminding us that confidence starts with knowledge.Together, they unpack what it means to build bold, do it scared, and create space for women to own their bodies, voices and power.

What happens when we stop whispering about sex and start learning through play?In this season two finale, Zoe sits down with Kangwa Saili designer, storyteller and co-founder of Clits, Tits & Other Bits (CTOB) the bold card game turning taboo topics into open, empowering conversations.Kangwa shares how she’s using creativity to reframe sex education, close the pleasure gap and push for female de-sexualisation all while reminding us that confidence starts with knowledge.

Together, they unpack what it means to build bold, do it scared, and create space for women to own their bodies, voices and power.🎙️ The Black Circle platforming the very best of Black UK change-makers, innovators and disruptors.

When Christina Okorocha co-founded VAMP back in 2017, she and her partners set out to change an industry that had overlooked Black digital talent for too long. Nearly eight years later, their agency has redefined how brands like Disney, Netflix, and Spotify engage with culture.In this episode of The Black Circle Podcast, Christina sits down with Zoe to talk about building VAMP from the ground up, navigating the realities of representation, and proving that Black creativity isn’t niche it’s the blueprint.

From a pencil and sketchbook in Uganda to creating Disney’s first African sci-fi series, Hamid Ibrahim’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.In this episode of The Black Circle Podcast, I sit down with Hamid Emmy-nominated filmmaker, CEO of Kugali, and one of the leading voices in African storytelling. We talk about his early years in Uganda and Kenya, the culture shock of moving to the UK, breaking into Hollywood with films like The Lion King remake, and why he walked away from that world to co-found Kugali.

This episode is close to my heart. ❤️I sit down with my stepdad, Chris Peckings Price co-owner of Peckings Records, One of London’s oldest reggae record shop, and son of the legendary George Peckings Price.We talk about 60+ years of legacy, culture and community, from Studio One in Jamaica to Shepherd’s Bush in West London, from sound systems to Notting Hill Carnival, and how reggae has shaped Britain’s identity across generations. 🇯🇲🇬🇧Chris shares powerful stories of his father’s role in bringing Jamaican music to the UK, the record shop as a hub for community and connection, and why legacy matters more than money.

Black women are often called the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but what’s the truth behind that stat? In this episode, we sit down with Jo Wong, CEO and Founder of Let’s GROW Black Female Founders (BFF), to unpack the realities of Black women in business and why building spaces designed by us and for us is essential.Jo shares her journey as a neurodivergent, Black, mother and expat, and how those identities fuel her mission to create a consultancy unapologetically centred on Black women. From the barriers we face in accessing capital and networks, to the urgency and legacy that drive our businesses, Jo brings honesty, clarity and vision to this conversation.

At 23, Shannie Mears co-founded The Elephant Room and flipped the advertising industry on its head. From Birmingham to global brands, she’s built space for Black creatives, launched The Blacklist & Guestlist, and is rewriting the rules on culture, community and ownership.In this episode we dive into DEI in 2025, building a creative agency from scratch, and balancing leadership with motherhood.

What happens when you stop waiting on the system and start building your own? In this episode, we sit down with Darren Miller CEO and Founder of the Black British Initiative (BBI) to talk executive education, funding, and the real reason Black entrepreneurs are still locked out of mainstream opportunity. From his early days growing up in Nunhead to creating a Mini MBA with SOAS, Darren’s mission is simple: to close the gap, give us the tools, and push Black business forward.

What does it really take to build a legacy in the creative industry without waiting for permission?From launching campaigns with Complex Media and Idris Elba, to creating a platform that bridges the gap between brands, artists and real community, Ade drops blueprint-level gems on longevity, superfan strategy, and making culture undeniable.In this episode, we sit down with Ade Sanusi cultural strategist, creative consultant, and founder of Art Meets Culture to unpack how he’s building a cultural empire rooted in strategy, community, and creative integrity.This one is for the Black creatives, strategists and disruptors who are tired of chasing hype and ready to build something that lasts.