9to5workrebels podcast
By Ebony
9to5workrebels podcastMar 25, 2021
Gems in Comms - Charlotte Stavrou, SevenSix Agency – “I get inspiration by seeing things done at a level I don’t think is good enough”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chatted with Charlotte Stavrou. Founder & CEO of SevenSix Agency an award winning influencer agency for inclusive creator-driven campaigns about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
Gems in Comms - Emmanuel Ofosu-Appiah, Associate Director, Edelman Smithfield– “I started my career on the Taylor Bennett Foundation”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chatted with Emmanuel Ofosu-Appiah, Associate Director, Edelman Smithfield and Vice Chair of the PRCA’s REEB board. about his journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
Gems in Comms - Deborah Johnson DTJ PR – the exclusivity and snobbery didn’t gel with me’
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chatted with Deborah Johnson founder of DTJ PR who specialises in PR and brand consultancy working with beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
Gems in Comms - Lynda Daboh – 'I don’t just work with anyone we have to be in alignment'
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board. I chatted with Lynda Daboh founder of Wonder Communications about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Rachel Allison – ‘I felt it when I entered the PR industry, subtle things..
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chat with Rachel Allison founder of Axe and Saw an agency that is grounded in Diversity, Inclusion & Equity and delivers purpose-driven communications.
We talked about her journey in PR & Comms. ‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebelspodcast series special offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Cornelius Alexander Corporate comms professional– ““grew up in East London, bit weary of the Police, I’m here to try and change that around…he walked off”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chatted with Cornelius Alexander, corporate Comms professional at the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, CIPR volunteer and DEI advocate about his journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms – Nalini Ramanah – Nalini Communications “you have to be that voice in the room…if we want to see the change we have to advocate”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in Comms’, I chatted with Nalini Ramanah, Senior Marketing Communications professional & founder of Nalini Communications about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
9to5workrebels is sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
Gems in Comms - Jessica Joseph, founder of Season25 – “I was vocal to the point where I left, it was a turning moment.. and I created season 25”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chat with Jessica Joseph the founder and CEO of Season 25 an agency born to showcase change-makers within the black community and create a more inclusive and equal landscape about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and, much more.
Gems in Comms - Josh Akapo Founder of Archtype - racism in the UK is like an extreme sport
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chatted with Josh Akapo founder of Archtype about his journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in comms - Ann Marie Blake – Co-founder of True’ - the more senior you get, performance is a given…what’s important is the image you project and executive sponsorship’
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chat with Ann-Marie Blake co-founder of True a boutique agency about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
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Gems in comms - Bemi Idowu founder of Talking Drum Communications #19 "I said to the most senior person in company, I feel like I’m being treated different from everyone else"
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board.
I chat with Bemi Idowu founder of Talking Drum Communications about his journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
Gems in Comms - Nicola Millington, Founder of FP Comms #18- "We bring a voice not being heard, an awareness and intuition..intelligence… but they still try to devalue it"
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA''s Race Ethnicity & Equity board. I chatted with Nicola Millington founder of FP Comms about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment and much more.
Kevin Leonce, CEO Togethr #17 “Maybe she feels the vibe that you don’t want her here….”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and in sponsored by the PRCA. I chat with Kevin Leonce founder of Togethr about his journey in PR & Comms ‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 90%. The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Barbara Phillips founder of Brownstone Communications #16 – “It’s baked into corporate society...it could be a completely different industry tomorrow if leaders want it to be”
The 2nd series is back! For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA Race Ethnicity and Equity Board.
I chat with Barbara Phillips founder of Brown Stone Communications about her journey in PR & Comms. ‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%. The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Kamiqua Lake founder of Coldr &UK Black Comms Network #15 a colleague was earning £10k more than me
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels. I speak to Kamiqua Lake, CEO at Coldr and Founder of The UK Black Comms Network about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in comms - Advita Patel Founder of Comms Rebel #14 "she was vilified there was micro-aggressions and aggressions. Across the board”
For this week’s episode of the series special, ‘Gems in comms’ podcast was bought to you by 9to5workrebels and in association with Hanson Search. I chat with Advita Patel, founder of Comms Rebel, Co-Founder of A Leader Like Me, and EDI advocate about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Sudha Singh Founder of The Purpose Room #13 “because I am assertive…. I’ve been told to tone it down”
For this week’s episode of the series special, ‘Gems in comms’ podcast was bought to you by 9to5workrebels and in association with Hanson Search. I chat with Sudha Singh, founder of The Purpose Room about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Jessica Hope, Founder of Wimbart #12 "we’ve created a safe space… we’re lucky we don’t have to work with racists"
For this week’s episode of the special series, ‘Gems in comms’ podcast from 9to5workrebels in association with Hanson Search. I chat with Jessica Hope, founder & CEO of Wimbart PR about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Contact: 9to5workrebels@gmail.com
Gems in Comms - Matt Brown Dir of Communications @Transport For London (TFL) #11 – social capital is the dominating force in how well you do in society
For this week’s episode of the special series ‘Gems in comms’ podcast from 9to5workrebels and in association with Hanson Search. I chat with Matt Brown, Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs at Transport for London (TFL) about his journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in comms - Ngozi Emeagi Dir of Communications – Data & analytics at The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) #10 “realising its an industry where hardly anyone looked like me”
For this week’s episode of the series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast bought to you by 9to5workrebels and in association with Hanson Search, I chat to Ngozi Emeagi Director of Communications – Data & analytics at The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Ronke Lawal Founder of Ariatu PR #9 “you shouldn’t need a label to do the thing that is right
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast from 9to5workrebels and in association with Hanson Search, I chat with Ronke Lawal founder of Ariatu PR about her journey as a Black woman working in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions about racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Jennifer Thomas, Head of Communications, Data & Analytics @ London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) #8 “The impact is greater because our point of reference & starting point is lower”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Jennifer Thomas, Head of Communications, Data & Analytics at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Caroline Bernard MCIPR, Head of Influence at Respect UK #7 “Everybody else gets to speak.. and when you start speaking you’re interrupted constantly.”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Caroline Bernard, Head of Influence at Respect UK, about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Effie Kanyua former Dir of PR & Communications at Hearst UK #6 “The luxury beauty industry is even tougher… fully qualified and they wouldn’t give me a look in.”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Effie Kanyua, former Director of PR & Communications at Hearst UK about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Kate Isichei, Internal Global Comms Consultant #5 “..he thought the person that reported to me was my boss”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Kate Isichei Internal Global Communications Consultant about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Evadney Campbell, Co-Founder Shiloh PR #4 – “I never give up, I can’t change the fact that I’m Black, it is what it is”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Evadney Campbell co-founder of Shiloh PR and university lecturer about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms - Katrina Marshall, Writer, Journalist & Comms Professional #3 “I needed a whole different set of weapons to fight the racial side of making it in comms”
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Katrina Marshall, writer, journalist & comms professional, about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms – Sarah Samee, Award winning senior communicator and former VP of Women in PR UK #2 “I’ve had people say to me, you only got that job because you’re brown"
For this week’s episode of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Sarah Samee, award-winning corporate ommunications expert and former VP of Women in PR UK about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in Comms – Fiona Chow Founder of Goadi consulting & Ugly Babies #1 – “I can lean into some of the stereotypes that are positive”
For the launch of the new 9to5workrebels series special ‘Gems in comms’ podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search, I speak to Fiona Chow, founder of Goadi consulting, founder & CEO of Ugly Babies, and the co-host of ‘Not Another Crypto Show’ podcast about her journey in PR & Comms.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, and much more.
Gems in comms series special Teaser
A new podcast series special ‘Gems in Comms’ that spotlights Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority talent in the UK PR and Communications industry will launch on 13 September 2022.
‘Gems in Comms’ a 9to5workrebels podcast series special bought to you in association with Hanson Search offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
Gems in Comms - Series special trailer
A new podcast series special that spotlights Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority talent in the UK PR and Communications industry will launch on 13 September 2022.
‘Gems in Comms’ A 9to5workrebels podcast series special, offers insight into the career trajectory of people of colour working within the PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly white at 91%.
The series tackles questions around racism at work, thoughts on diversity & allyship, what makes a good working environment, mindset management, as well as celebrating milestones and sharing lived experiences.
Entrepreneurial 9to5er creates children books series with black lead character - Murray the Milkman & friends
In this episode, Ebony speaks with Trovers Orr, a 9-5 hustler who is the author and creator of the Murray the Milkman & Co. children's book series. Trovers is also a publisher, clothes designer @Exodus Africa, mentor, and football coach.
From waitress to 7 figure business owner & founder of Mommy Income
I chat with Kristin Ostrander author, serial entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and eCommerce expert. Kristin is the Founder and CEO of MommyIncome.com where she uses her years of experience in ecommerce to teach others to grow businesses and brands on Amazon. She also hosts a weekly podcast, The Amazon Files.
From Million dollar accounts to The Mind Whisperer & Best Selling Author - Dawna Campbell
Ebony chats with Dawna Campbell known as the Mind Whisperer and best-selling author as she shares her journey of working for 25years in finance, managing million-dollar accounts to transitioning to focusing on abundance & becoming the mind whisperer and author of 'Financially Fit'.
Dawna has an international private practice where she assists her clients in creating a life of happiness, prosperity, and love and is a motivational speaker sharing her techniques. To learn more about Dawna, visit her website at https://dawnacampbell.com
Maths teacher creates black doll line to empower her daughter & young girls
Ebony chats with Charlotte Francis the maths teacher turned entrepreneur who created the black doll line 'Biankha and friends' after her own daughter fell out of love with her natural hair and heritage after starting school.
https://www.biankhaandfriends.com/about-biankha/
From 9-5 to awarding winning 7 figure Business (SnoozeShade) & Amazon best seller - Cara Sayer
I have a chat with Cara Sayer a 9 to 5 work rebel and mum with no experience in retail or manufacturing who created a product inspired by her daughter - SnoozeShade. She wanted her baby daughter to sleep when they were out and about and Cara believed other parents had the same problem. So she decided to create a solution that resulted in a 7-figure business.
Self-taught vegan cosmetic entrepreneur & Founder of Nizz Cosmetics - Charlene Laville - reloaded
I have a chat with Charlene Laville, a self-taught cosmetic entrepreneur who took her passion for makeup and Founded Nizz Cosmetics. She is also a registered nurse and author for more info visit https://www.nizzcosmetics.co.uk/
Never had a job & started her first biz with £150! Lisa Newton, author, course creator & award-winning serial entrepreneur
9to5work Rebel founder Ebony Gayle chats with Lisa Newton, a successful award-winning serial entrepreneur on her story of starting out with £150 and never looking back or having to join the 9-5 matrix.