As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to keep pushing even when you’re already exhausted. This episode is about slowing down when your energy is already low, not forcing yourself to power through just because it’s the end of the year.

I talk about why rest doesn’t need to be earned, how boundaries can help before the break begins, and what it might actually be helpful to stop doing over the holidays.

There’s also space here for neurodivergent people and parents of neurodivergent children, because this season can feel especially intense. I share ways to reduce overload, keep some structure, and be clearer about what you need from others.

Leadership comes into the conversation too, particularly the signals we send about availability, rest, and burnout at this time of year. This episode is an invitation to approach Christmas with less pressure and more care for yourself.

Highlights:

(01:30) You don’t need to earn rest

(04:30) Setting boundaries before Christmas

(08:30) Reducing sensory overload and protecting routines

(13:10) Managing emotional noise during the holidays

(19:45) What leaders unintentionally signal about rest and burnout

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Money shapes the way we dream, plan and build our lives, yet it is also one of the hardest topics to approach with honesty. 

In this conversation with Clive Black, a Director at Shore Capital, we explore why so many UK entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses, and why racially underrepresented founders face even higher barriers when it comes to investment, visibility and confidence.

Clive brings a thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful perspective. He talks about the cultural narratives that hold people back, the role of ambition in building something truly transformative, and the uncomfortable truth that systems are only as fair as the people operating within them. We dig into why access to capital is uneven, why so many great ideas never reach their full potential, and how communities can create their own networks of support.

This is a conversation about money, yes, but it is also a conversation about belief, ambition, community and opportunity. If you have ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others never move beyond survival mode, this episode will give you a lot to reflect on.

Highlights:

(04:41) Why capital markets miss entire communities

(09:12) The role of confidence and ambition in scaling a business

(14:45) Why the UK struggles with billion pound thinking

(22:00) How systemic barriers affect early stage funding

(31:00) Why solving real problems is the greatest business opportunity

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Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, creativity, and innovation, but what happens when the speed of progress outpaces our humanity?

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford. Andy has spent more than two decades exploring where art, science, and technology meet and what that means for how we live and work.

We talk about what it really means to lead in the Gen AI era, how to embrace new technology without losing our sense of humanity, and why reflection matters just as much as innovation. 

From the unseen human cost of progress to the emotional impact on workplaces and education, this is a conversation about doing better, not just faster.

Highlights:

(03:18) The human cost behind rapid AI innovation

(07:50) Generation AI and how it’s reshaping learning and identity

(14:21) Why businesses must create space for AI experimentation

(18:45) Encouraging transparency and psychological safety in the workplace

(24:57) How to stay human while embracing AI

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If you think the legal world is all stiff suits and old traditions, think again. 

My guest today, Bridget Tatham, is shaking things up from the inside. 

She’s a partner at Browne Jacobson, heads up their Birmingham insurance team, and leads on all things inclusion - but what really stands out is how she’s changing the game for future black lawyers through REACH, the firm’s mentoring programme. 

Bridget’s story is full of honesty, humour, and heart, and it shows exactly what happens when you use your position to pull others up with you.

Highlights:

(03:15) The childhood moment that sparked Bridget’s legal dream

(10:42) Growing up in Bedford - and proving people wrong

(22:18) Why REACH is changing the face of law

(45:50) Creating space where everyone can truly belong

(51:10) Doing good is good business

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1% Extense report

Bridget Tatham

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In this special episode, we’re joined by professional basketball player and mental health advocate Kofi Josephs. 

Kofi’s story takes us far beyond the game - from the pressure of performing at the highest level, to the loneliness that can come with chasing a dream across continents. 

He opens up about loss, identity, and what it really takes to stay when walking away would be easier.

This is an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and learning how to find yourself in the moments that test you most.

Highlights:

(04:12) When chasing your dream starts to feel lonely

(11:36) The thin line between fear and excitement

(35:08) What depression really feels like from the inside

(41:20) The story behind Why Not I

(48:03) Learning to dance in the rain

Links from this episode:

Samaritans

Open Counseling

Why Not I

Why Not I Instagram

Kofi Josephs Instagram

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Men’s mental health is still one of the hardest conversations to have, both at work and at home. 

Despite all the progress in recent years, too many men continue to stay silent, with devastating consequences. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Wotton, who’s faced more challenges than most, living with cystic fibrosis and type 1 diabetes, and yet has built a life defined by resilience, discipline and hope. 

Tim shares what he’s learned about strength, survival, and why it’s time we change the way men are supported to talk about their mental health.

Highlights:

(05:03) Why silence is still mistaken for strength

(11:37) Tim’s ‘power of three’ resilience philosophy

(18:18) Discipline as the unglamorous key to survival

(27:43) The unseen struggles hidden behind a smile

(36:11) Why men still fear showing vulnerability

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Paul McGee The SUMO Guy (Shut Up and Move On)

‘How Have I Cheated Death? A Short and Merry Life with Cystic Fibrosis’ by Tim Wotton HERE and HERE.

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What does it take to grow a global tech consultancy without losing sight of the humans who make it all happen? 

That’s exactly what Sarat Pediredla, co-founder and CEO of hedgehog lab, has managed to do. 

From two friends in Newcastle to a business working with Microsoft and Deliveroo, Sarat’s story is impressive. 

But what makes it powerful is how he’s put wellbeing at the heart of growth - even when it meant facing his own burnout. 

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to scale with soul.

Highlights:

(07:15) Protecting a team while battling burnout

(14:40) The honesty of saying “I am burnt out”

(21:05) Vulnerability, shame, and finding support through therapy

(29:20) How hedgehog lab makes wellbeing a lived value

(36:50) Why culture is their real competitive advantage

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Starting a business can change lives. 

It can mean freedom, security, and the chance to shape your own future. 

But let’s be honest - if you’re from a racially marginalised community, there are still barriers stacked against you that hard work alone won’t fix. 

That’s why I’m so glad to be speaking with Professor Monder Ram OBE, director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship at Aston University. 

Monder has spent decades making sure these stories are heard and acted on, and in this conversation we get into what’s really going on, what needs to change, and the opportunities we’re missing if we don’t take inclusive entrepreneurship seriously.

Highlights:

(07:15) Why CREME is different from other research centres

(15:40) The £75 billion opportunity for the UK

(22:10) Three big barriers: money, markets, management

(34:00) Business as a progressive force against toxic politics

(44:20) Shifting the narrative from deficit to asset

Find out more:

Aston University CREME institute The Time to Change Report: A Blueprint for Advancing the UK’s Ethnic Minority Businesses, commissioned by NatWest Group 

https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/bss/abs/centres-hubs/creme/time-to-change

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Leadership isn’t just about job titles or climbing the corporate ladder - it’s about how we show up for ourselves and the people around us. 

In this episode of The Wellbeing Rebellion, we’re joined by Hannah Awonuga, Global Inclusion Strategist and Executive Coach, who brings a refreshingly human perspective to what leadership really means today. 

With honesty and warmth, Hannah shares her own journey of shifting from rigid authority to empathetic, human-first leadership - along with practical insights to help you lead with more presence, purpose, and authenticity, wherever you are in your career.

Highlights:

(06:45) From people-first to human-first leadership explained

(14:10) Not everyone should step into leadership roles

(21:30) Future leaders need empathy and cultural intelligence

(29:00) The difference between systems and real human needs

(36:15) Finding your voice as everyday leadership practice

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Alright rebels, this one’s a treat. 

Today, we’re joined by the incredible Tash Pennant - a woman who’s built a career (and a life) out of bringing people together in the most genuine, human way. 

From advising government leaders to hosting radio shows and making sure nobody leaves a room without feeling seen, Tash is known as the Connector for a reason. 

We’re talking about how real connection cuts through titles, how soft power is often the most powerful of all, and why being a decent human is still the ultimate networking strategy. 

Highlights:

(03:10) Why Tash thought Ngozi owned a restaurant

(12:45) Manners will take you round the world

(24:30) How Tash built soft power, not loud titles

(38:50) Living with MS: The 15-year journey

(51:10) Toilets: The best networking spot

(01:02:20) You’re not AI, set some boundaries!

To find out more about Tash: 

visit www.tashpennant.co.uk

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Email Tash: [email protected]

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