How I Crushed It

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Is success mainly determined by talent, hard work or luck? Winner of the "Best Business Podcast" at the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards. Welcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. In each interview each guest will share their journey on how they have been able to crush it whether it be in the world of the arts, sports, or the business world and beyond. Listen in to be entertained and find out how they each overcame big obstacles, find out who inspires them and what are the next goals for them to achieve. No matter what career you are in each interview will offer up takeaways which will help you to also CRUSH IT

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June 16, 2026Episode 811 hr 2 min

Mike Williams - Co Founder of multi million selling patty business, Flake Bake

Mike Williams is co-founder of Flake Bake – the UK's most successful Jamaican patty business. In 2024 the business won Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing and in the same year Mike won the Black British Business Awards, Rising Star of the year - Entrepreneur🏆. Website TV Advert Listen back to interviews with: Ire Hassan- Odukale - Co-Founder of the fine dining restaurant, Ikoyi ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

May 31, 2026Episode 801 hr 3 min

Sola Akingbola - Musician and band member of Jamiroquai

Sola Akingbola is a musician, recording artist and band member of the Grammy award winning band, Jamiroquai. Across his career he has performed with the likes of David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and he is also an accomplished composer for the stage and screen. Website Listen back to interviews with: Kojo Samuel - Music Director ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

May 15, 2026Episode 7955 min

Kyle Walker - Sky Sports Reporter

With the domestic football season coming to an end over the next week or so and the FIFA World Cup fast approaching in the summer, we revisit our chat with Skysports reporter, Kyle Walker. Kyle Walker is a SJA British Sports Journalism nominated Sky Sports presenter and reporter who also regularly works for Manchester City TV, EA Sports and FIFA. On this episode he talks about growing up in Moss Side, how he got his big break in TV and what interviewing Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp is like. Kyle's Instagram ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

April 30, 2026Episode 7856 min

Leon Francis - Leader in Retail & Consumer Brands

Leon Francis has been a leader and manager in three of the biggest consumer brands in the UK, Mcdonald's, Sainsbury's and Apple. He also has his own male grooming brand called Nuevo Noir which he started in 2021. In 2024 he won the Rising Star award at the Black British Business Awards in the Consumer and Luxury category. Website: Nuevo Noir Listen back to interviews with: Dion Terrelonge - Pioneer of fashion psychology ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

April 16, 2026Episode 771 hr 16 min

Serufusa Sekidde - Healthcare Leader and Chief of Staff at ViiV Healthcare/GSK

Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — #TheElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). This partnership celebrates past winners and the powerful impact they continue to make across their industries and communities. In this episode, we speak with Dr Serufusa Sekidde, BBBAwards 2025 winner in the Senior Leader – STEM category. Serufusa trained as a medical doctor, has since transitioned to become a healthcare leader and is currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO at ViiV Healthcare, part of GSK. He is an advocate for social change and healthcare equity through media outlets like CNN and BBC but also through music and In 2021 he came out with an album called The Solutionary Manifesto. The BBBAwards celebrate outstanding Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK, championing excellence, diversity, and leadership in business. Find out more: https://thebbbawards.com/ Email us: howicrushedit@gmail.com Listen back to interviews with other Medical professionals: Dr Tijion Esho - Cosmetic Doctor

March 31, 2026Episode 761 hr 11 min

Darryl Edwards - Movement & Fitness Coach

Darryl Edwards is a globally recognised movement coach, author and pioneer in the intersection of health and movement, renowned for his groundbreaking Primal Play Method. A former IT Consultant in the investment banking world he's since transitioned his career and he is now dedicating his life to helping others to combat chronic lifestyle diseases. His popular TED talk called, “Why Working Out Isn’t Working Out” has over 1.2 million views on Youtube. Website: Primal Play Method Books: Animal Moves Intro To Animal Moves Paleo Fitness Listen back to interviews with: Tunji Akintokun - Senior Leader at LinkedIn ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on X & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

March 13, 2026Episode 7557 min

Femi Oguns - Entertainment mogul and talent agent

With the Oscars 2026 taking place this weekend, we revisit our chat with entertainment mogul Femi Oguns. Femi Oguns is founder and CEO of both Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group and he has become one of the most influential people in the British Film and TV industry. He has shaped the careers of the likes of Michaela Cole, Damson Idris, Letitia Wright and John Boyega. He has been named on the Powerlist top 100 most influential figures of African/Caribbean descent in the UK and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for services to the acting industry. Reach Femi at: https://www.instagram.com/mrfemioguns/ Talent Agency Drama School ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast

March 1, 2026Episode 7451 min

Siobhan Copland - Matchmaker and Dating Coach

Siobhan Copland is a matchmaker and dating coach with over 10 years experience setting people up on dates and consulting them on their dating lives. She is the founder of Cupid In The City and in 2025 it won Best Dating Agency in London & the South East. Cupid In The City Listen back to interviews with: Audrey Indome - The Receipts Podcast ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

February 18, 2026Episode 7359 min

Lady Phyll - Co Founder of UK Black Pride

Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah, aka Lady Phyll, is one of the most influential figures in the British LGBTQ+ community. She is widely known as Lady Phyll partly due to her refusal in 2016 to accept an MBE citing her opposition to colonial legacies that have contributed to anti-LGBTQ+ laws in many parts of the world. Lady Phyll Listen back to interviews with: Maggie Alphonsi - World Cup winning rugby player ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit

January 31, 2026Episode 721 hr 1 min

Tobi Oredein - Founder of Black Ballad

Tobi Oredein is a journalist, public speaker and the founder and CEO of Black Ballad, a media and lifestyle platform for black women. Tobi Oredein Black Ballad ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Email us at howicrushedit@gmail.com Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast 🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit