Follow the Leader- An UpSkill Digital Production: Recent Episodes
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This is the UpSkill Digital breakout podcast. A resource for audiences around the world to hear from thought leaders in tech and learn how these influential figures shape markets and shake norms.
Join us as we wrap up our 3-part podcast series with UpSkillers Kemi, Ahmed, Ashantina and Kerron, who on today's episode speak of the impact that Black culture; music, art, soul and food has had on wider society.Throughout this month we have been reflecting and celebrating Black history and culture throughout Britain and beyond. The contributions of Black individuals have shaped our experience of living in Britain. There is a strong connection between many old colonies and the majority of these nations are still part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Due to this history, immigrants from all over the world who have come here and settled, now call Britain their home. Join our UpSkillers who delve into their personal experiences and share their insights in our final instalment of the Black History Month podcast.
This week Mental Health day was marked on the 10th, we recognise mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities impacting everyone. All too often, individuals within the Black community struggle with their mental health and are not willing to talk about how they are feeling. We understand that the key to overcoming the stigma that exists around mental health in that Black community is starting the conversation. Hearing other people’s experiences can really help to reassure others that they are not alone, as well as encouraging people to reflect and unlearn some of the things we were taught about opening up and speaking on how you truly feel.
So its only fitting that in our second episode of our 3-part podcast series our UpSkillers; Ahmed, Ashantina J., Kemi and Kerron delve into the stigma of mental health in the Black community and discuss ways to normalise issues pertaining to mental fitness within our families, communities and the workplace.
So sit back and enjoy this weeks episode, we ask that you continue to hold these conversations within your circles and continue the efforts to de-stigmatise the narrative around suffering from mental fitness.
In this episode, we talk to UpSkillers; Ahmed Faraj, Kerron Darby, Ashantina Johnson and Kemi Olawole about what it means to be an Ally within the Black community and their shared experiences of Allyship.
In this week's episode, we talk to UpSkillers; Soumaya El Masri and James Foley, about their professional and lived experiences.
Listen to hear them discuss inclusive hiring and the importance of diverse talent in a business.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Nia Pickering, a Talent Manager at Sharp Talent Management. Sharp Talent Management is a boutique influencer & digital talent management agency.
Listen to hear all about her experience in supporting and marketing Influencers, and how to navigate professional and client relationships.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Ella Vize, the Head of Talent and Learning at UpSkill Digital. Ella has a background in the performing arts and is now the learning specialist and digital storyteller of the company.
Listen to hear all about inclusive leadership and what UpSkill Digital is doing in this space.
The Inclusive Leadership Course goes Live on Monday the 15th of March.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Ali Stripling, a Program and Content Strategy Director at GLAM, the Girls Leadership Academy Meetup. GLAM’s mission is to equip girls across the globe with the skills and confidence to seek leadership roles, feel power within their voice, and create positive change in the world.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Adeola Shasanya, a Project Manager at Grow with Google, and the Co-founder of Afro Tech Girls. She is a project manager on the Google Digital Skills for Africa program working on Online Safety for Families and Parents. Afro Tech girls is an empowerment program for girls and women who are being educated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Join us as we learn how she got to where she is today and what it takes to successfully launch your next idea.
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In this week's episode, we talk to David Peter, a member of the sales team at Cloudflare. Cloudflare’s global cloud platform delivers a range of network services to businesses of all sizes around the world—making them more secure while enhancing the performance and reliability of their critical Internet properties.
David Peter, who is a part of the sales team at Cloudflare, a cyber security company and which is on a mission to help build a better internet.
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In this week's episode of 'Follow the Leader- An UpSkill Digital Production' we talk to Gori Yahaya (Founder and CEO of Upskill Digital), Rochelle Livingstone (Freelance Learning Consultant, Designer & Facilitator) and Gosbert Chagula (Co-Founder of Start-up Discovery School and Trainer/ Facilitator Consultant).
The second part of a two-part episode, covers diversity and inclusion in the digital/tech space, exploring how far things have come and what still needs to happen in the year ahead.
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In this week's episode of 'Follow the Leader- An UpSkill Digital Production' we talk to Gori Yahaya (Founder and CEO of Upskill Digital), Rochelle Livingstone (Freelance Learning Consultant, Designer & Facilitator) and Gosbert Chagula (Co-Founder of Start-up Discovery School and Trainer/ Facilitator Consultant).
This part-one of a two-part episode, covers diversity and inclusion in the digital/tech space, exploring how far things have come and what still needs to happen in the year ahead.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Loic Alix-Brown, a CEO at Flick , a SAAS solution to help entrepreneurs, content creators and small businesses find the best hashtags to reach their target audience on Instagram.
First entering the Tech industry after seeing that there was a need for a new product, Flick was born. This all-in-one tool for Hashtag research, helps to optimise reaching ones target audience. This company was born out of a personal need, and has grown from strength to strength. To find out more visit: https://www.flick.tech/
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In this week's episode, we talk to Rich Clensey , a Co-Founder at TechInclusionUK, who are a COV ID-10 reactive initiative, working to make sure every school child has access to the tech they need to achieve their potential.
First entering the Tech industry in early 2018, working for start up businesses, Rich has grown and focused on how Tech can help improve the lives of those who need it.
Recently this focus has created a Coronavirus-reactive initiative which helps get tech to kids in schools. Rich is currently crowdfunding to deliver devices to young people in education, who find themselves digitally excluded - the project is two-fold and addresses two key issues; access to education and the impact on the environment. Join and pledge to the crowdfunding campaign to help make change happen: https://bit.ly/pledge_tech or donate tech via: https://techinclusion.org.uk/
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In this week's episode, we talk to Sam Cust, a Director of Hyper, a global Technology Incubator that helped over 350 founders launch some of the biggest success stories in Australia, with their top 5 clients now valued at over $400 million.
First entering the Tech industry nearly 10 years ago, Sam invested in and managed the Sales team for LOKE, a mobile payments and loyalty company that has offices in Melbourne, Singapore and London. Sam also supported the team through a successful 2M capital raise. From his passion for mentoring to product develop - we learn how he got to where he is today and what it takes to successfully launch your next idea.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Oyinkansola Adebayo, a Development Economist & CEO of Niyo Enterprise, who has brought together the concepts of hair, beauty and tech, into her business.
Oyin started out focusing on hair, and saw a need for economics and technology in this industry. Niyo Enterprise has now expanded to include other initiatives, including Black Codher Bootcamp and Niyo Network. From her interest in economics to seeing the importance of technology for social impact - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her motivational career path.
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In this week's conversation, we talk to Genevieve Leveille, principal founder and CEO of AgriLedger, an innovative entrepreneur, global speaker and one of the FT's Top 100 BAME in UK Technology 2019.
From starting out in corporate and institutional banking to being now recognized as an authority in the realm of digital identity and financial transformation - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her incredible career path.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Lisa Harrington, ex-Chief Customer Officer at BT Group and founder of the BT TechWomen programme. She's an active advocate for diversity in the workplace, particularly in tech but also an advisor at TechPixies and non-executive director at both the Post Office and Calisen.
From starting out in Business to her swift journey into consulting and coding. She takes us through her thoughts on the digital skills gap leaving people behind, the impact of remote working, and the importance of continuous learning - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her motivational career path.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Yemi Oluseun, an Award-Winning Project and Programme Manager and Business Analyst. She's also a coach and business mentor on the Prince’s Trust Next Step Programme.
From starting out in investment banking to OTC trading and her shift to becoming a project manager officer. She takes us through her passion for change and what she thinks can be done for 'women in tech' - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her intriguing career path.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Sonya Barlow, Founder and CEO of Like Minded Females, a TEDx Speaker and one of Computer Weekly's most Influential Women in UK Tech 2020.
Focused on enabling and empowering women and underrepresented groups into tech, business & entrepreneurship. She takes us through her first jobs in tech to running her own diversity & inclusion consultancy and her recent 50K running challenge - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her inspiring career path.
Learn more about Like Minded Females here.
Watch Sonya's TEDx talk 'Failure comes before resilience' here.
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On this week's episode, we talk to Zoe Cunningham, the Managing Director of Softwire, an advocate for women in technology-related businesses and the 2010 Ladies World Backgammon Champion.
From her journey into the tech industry to her focus on mental health and the importance of hiring good people - we learn how she got to where she is today by following her fascinating career path.
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