• Episode 17 - Optimistic Positivity
    Oct 16 2024

    🎙 Episode 17 is LIVE 🎙 and today, I’m joined by the energetic and multi-talented Tarek Ahmed! Starting his podcast journey while still at university, Tarek turned his passion for presenting into a growing career that spans radio, podcasting and producing a documentary Breaking Britain.

    His superpower? Being an optimist and making genuine connections with people - you never know where they might lead.

    From navigating student life at the University of Reading to hosting his evening show on B Radio, Tarek is all about juggling his dreams with his degree in History and International Relations. In today’s episode, we dive into his journey of the highs and lows of being a young presenter, and his ambitions to take on the big leagues (hello Sky and Match of the Day! ⚽).

    We talk about:

    💡 Finding your passion through podcasting 🎓 Balancing university life with a freelance career 🚀 The power of optimism and unexpected connections

    If you're looking for some major inspiration, this episode is for you! 🙌

    💫 Connect with Tarek on Instagram or on LinkedIn and feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on today's episode!

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    47 mins
  • Episode 16 - Thinking Differently & Finding the Good
    Oct 9 2024

    🎙 Episode 16 is LIVE 🎙 and today, I'm joined by the visionary entrepreneur, speaker, author and angel investor who’s redefining what success is in today’s society, Simon Squibb!

    With over 9 million followers across social media, Simon is on a mission to use social media for social good by challenging how society thinks about work and inspiring us all to chase our dreams.

    As the founder of Help BNK, Simon’s passion for changing the traditional 9-5 mindset is creating waves. In this episode, we dive into why and how he's empowering people to follow their purpose and build a life of fulfilment, not just financial security. Simon openly shares his own journey, the power of entrepreneurship, and his belief that anyone can rewrite their story.

    We talk about:

    💡 Breaking free from the 9-5 grind 🌍 The future of work and entrepreneurship 🚀 How to turn your passion into your purpose

    This is your wake-up call to start living life on your own terms - get ready to be inspired! 🙌

    💫 Connect with Simon @simonsquibb on Insta or on LinkedIn. And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on today's episode!

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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    50 mins
  • Episode 15 - Super Optimism "We Will Win"
    Oct 2 2024

    🎙 Episode 15 is LIVE 🎙

    I'm joined by none other than the man who turns businesses into success stories, Kevin Gaskell! With a career that includes leading Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW to new heights, Kevin is THE go-to expert for transforming companies into powerhouses.

    In this episode, we dive into his entrepreneurial journey, his knack for building high-performance cultures, and how he inspires teams to deliver exceptional results. Kevin shares his strategies for growth, his passion for adventure (like breaking world records rowing across the Atlantic 🌊), and what it takes to lead with purpose.

    We talk about:

    👉🏻 Where his drive comes from to immerse himself in multiple opportunities

    👉🏻 How to keep going through challenges and setbacks

    👉🏻 Why you should celebrate the small wins, just as much as the big wins

    👉🏻 Why trusting yourself and your decisions really matters in business

    PLUS SO much more!

    Get ready to learn from one of the UK’s top leaders - no fluff, just pure insight! Listen to the full episode NOW (link in comments)! 🙌🏻

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Kevin on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on today's episode!

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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    53 mins
  • Episode 14 - Work Ethic & Humour
    Sep 11 2024

    🎙 Episode 14 is now LIVE 🎙 and today I'm joined by the King of the Jungle for turning your content into clients, Chris James, where we delve deep into his superpower ⚡Work Ethic & Humour.

    In today's episode, we have a wonderful conversation on what it's like to balance life a business owner with family life, and peel back some of the layers to what really matters when it comes to your work ethic as a business, the real nitty gritty!

    None of the fluffy BS that you might have seen floating about in the online space. Nope, Chris is calling it all out and giving his thoughts on what the most important things to focus on are!

    We talk about:

    👉🏻 Why vision boards aren't always the most effective thing to use to achieve your goals (and what you can do instead!)

    👉🏻 Do you really need to have a 'why'?

    👉🏻 How to find positivity from both physical and emotional pain in life.

    👉🏻 Why it's important to take a proper digital detox while you are on holiday so you can unplug and be fully present.

    👉🏻 The ONE question you should ask yourself honestly which will help to boost your productivity today.

    PLUS SO much more!

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Chris on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on today's episode!

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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    53 mins
  • Episode 13 - Being a Dad
    Aug 21 2024

    Episode 13 is now LIVE and today I'm joined by the King of the Jungle for all things marketing and strategy, Kyle Daniels, where we delve deep into his superpower ⚡Being a Dad

    In today's episode, we have a wonderful conversation on being a parent and juggling work commitments (and life in general!) as a parent.

    From discipline and what that actually means, to being firm and setting boundaries in work so you can spend quality time with your children.

    We talk about:

    👉🏻 The common misconceptions in the workplace (that still exist) for dads needing to take time out for childcare

    👉🏻 Why discipline isn't about shouting at your kids or giving them 'a clip round the ear'.

    👉🏻 Why instilling kindness in to your kids from a young age is such an important quality for them to learn as they grow up

    PLUS SO much more!

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Kyle Daniels on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to get a cheeky discount on the offer he shares in today's episode.

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

    Let's chat in the comments....

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 12 - Joining the Dots
    Aug 13 2024

    Episode 12 is now LIVE and today I'm ,joined by the Queen of the Jungle for all things strategy, Sara Marshall, where we delve deep into her superpower ⚡ Joining the dots

    Sara is a leading Strategic Advisor & Consultant. She has delivered billion-dollar revenue generation through innovative product and category management for many organisations, including Barclays, Universal Pictures, Audi, The Co-operative and Orange.

    In today's episode she shares her top tips on how you can be better equipped to meet your business objectives by having a better understanding of your customers, and why creating processes and systems to support you in your business will help you to generate more sales.

    We talk about:

    👉🏻 The common mistake that businesses make when trying to meet their revenue goals and how to avoid it

    👉🏻 Why assuming that you think you know what your customer wants is dangerous for businesses

    👉🏻 What businesses have done successfully to adapt their customer journey in order to meet consumer demand and needs

    PLUS SO much more!

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Sara Marshall on LinkedIn HERE!. And feel free to DM her with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts with her on this episode.

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    If you want to learn more about how you can be more strategic to generate more revenue for your business, THIS is the episode for you.

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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    41 mins
  • Episode 11 - Confidence
    Jul 30 2024

    Episode 11 is now LIVE and today I'm joined by Adam Pennington where we delve deep into his superpower ⚡ Confidence.

    Adam is the Co-Director of Simply Tudor Tours, Historian and Author. In today's episode, he shares his top tips on how you can use confidence as your superpower.

    We talk about:

    👉🏻 How to tap into your confidence to be able to feel like you belong in any room

    👉🏻 Why a sprinkling of arrogance isn't always a bad thing!

    👉🏻 How he turned his passion for history into becoming an author despite other people not understanding his passion

    PLUS SO much more!

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Adam Pennington on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts with him on this episode.

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    If you want to learn more about how you can be more confident in your business, THIS is the episode for you.

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

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    47 mins
  • Episode 10 - Trust
    Jul 23 2024

    Episode 10 is now LIVE and I'm joined by Sandy De Jesus who joins me from all the way across the pond in the U S of A!

    Sandy is a brand development strategist and CEO of Anomolous.

    In today's episode we dive deep into his superpower ⚡️Trust.

    Trust is such a HUGE part of being a business owner in all of the relationships you have, so it's important to understand how and when to trust others, such as;

    👉🏻 What does healthy trust look like?

    👉🏻 What are the green flags that you can trust someone?

    👉🏻 What you might need to let go of, in order to build trust with others.

    👉🏻 Why trust always starts with you doing in the inner work first. PLUS SO much more!

    💫 Connect with our Guest, Sandy on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM him with the words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts with her on this episode.

    💫 Connect with our Host, Emily on LinkedIn HERE! And feel free to DM me with words BLACK PANTHER to share your thoughts on this episode.

    Every week, you'll get to hear from another amazing guest and leader in the business world, revealing their ultimate superpower⚡

    If you want to learn more about how you can be more open to trusting people in your business, THIS is the episode for you.

    What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode?

    Let's chat in the comments....

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    38 mins