SLLY Speaks Careers

In the final episode of season one of the podcast, episode 11, I talk to Ziggy Moore, a Teacher, Consultant, and Managing Director at Moore Education. 

We talk about the UK education system and why it's not set up to serve our children. Ziggy shares his journey to becoming an educator; his experience of growing up learning about his culture and history, and how having a strong identity has both served him and presented some challenges.

Listen to the full episode to hear more.

About episode 11's speaker:

Ziggy Moore

Ziggy work's part-time in a Pupil Referral Unit in Lambeth Teaching English 11-16, he is also a Consultant, and the Managing Director of Moore Education. 

In his role as a Consultant, he works with schools to help reduce exclusions, by ensuring schools are using resources effectively. That could be anywhere from offering parental support or looking at behaviour trends in schools and seeking ways to remedy specific issues.  I also work alongside the most troubled and vulnerable students in a Mentoring capacity.

Moore Education is in its 5th year of operation. We offer GCSE revision classes and 1 to 1 tuition in English, Maths, Science Financial intelligence, and World/Afrikan History.

In episode ten of the podcast, I talk to Jonas Andrew-Phillip and Emmanuela Onah, two incredible 18-year-olds that are determined to change the narrative on what it looks like to be young, black and British in 2020.

Emma and Jonas share how they have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, how it has impacted their work ethic and wellbeing, and the wider impact on the younger generation. Exploring the effect of predicted grades and virtual learning for all students.

About episode ten's speakers:

Jonas Andrew-Phillip

Jonas Andrew-Phillip is a young advisor at Success Looks Like You and currently a Business Administration apprentice. His aspirations are to inspire people to acquire the necessary tangible and intangible expertise that are essential to living a happy, healthy, and successful life through the Let's Talk Facts podcast, talks, workshops, and much more. I began public speaking in April 2019, and since then I have had the privilege to speak in America, which I am extremely grateful for.  My favorite quote is "I will never lose I will win or learn"-Nelson Mandela

Emmanuela Onah

Emma is a student tech blogger, coder, maker, and electronic engineer, passionate about increasing racial and gender diversity in STEM, as well as finding out how things work. Specifically, she has an interest in finding sustainable solutions to technological problems, especially as they relate to electronics. She will be featuring in a webinar series with Success Looks Like You, where she will talk about how she started, what her interests in tech are, and her newest coding competition.

In episode nine of the podcast, I talk to Emeka Frederick, co-founder of Chuku's Nigerian tapas restaurant and Andy Davis, an angel investor who invests in diverse start-ups. We talk about being a black founder, investing in black business, and what it really takes to make it in business.

Andy and Emeka share their wisdom, what keeps them hungry and keeps them running through any walls they have to, and the importance of investing in your personal development in order to make your business better.

About episode nine's speakers:

Emeka Frederick

Emeka is the co-founder of the award-winning world’s first Nigerian tapas restaurant - Chuku’s.  Having left a career as an award-winning Strategy Consultant to grow the brand, he’s since grown as a pioneer in the restaurant industry with Chuku’s listed as “one of the 15 most exciting food and drink brands in the UK”.  He's passionate about rewriting the global narrative around Africa and entrepreneurship. As a self-trained chef, he designed and developed the Chuku's menu recommended by Time Out as "the best of Nigerian London".

Andy Davis

Andy is an angel Investor investing in black start-ups - ranging from Vitae London a watch brand, Afrocenchix an afro haircare brand, and Trim It the mobile barbers!

As a founder of multiple businesses, Andy is passionate about genuinely supporting tenacious black founders to achieve success in their business ventures. He is not afraid to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to investing in black start-ups.

In episode eight of the podcast, I talk to Coach Obeng about how he got his first career break and internship through a strong mentor. We talk about serial entrepreneurship, finding a good business partner, and having a high performing mindset.

Coach shares his journey; from starting out in business straight out of university - losing a treasured family member - to discovering that the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom.

About episode eight's speaker:

Alfred is a Chartered Project Manager and Mentor with a passion for empowering others. He has supported dozens of aspiring business owners, personal trainers, students, and professionals to break down their personal barriers to achieve their goals. He is a former American Football Athlete and Team Captain. In 2011, he successfully led his team to an undefeated National Championship season prior to completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing.

Maia interviews two black female entrepreneurs who are juggling day jobs in IT whilst building their businesses, hear how sis is doing it all.

We interview Financial Expert and Wealth Manager, Emmanuel Asuquo, Founder of Kaleidoscope Beauty, Umutoni Thuku-Benzinge and Success Looks Like You Founder, Mwila Mulenshi.  Discussing black ownership, distrust within the community and why good grades alone isn't enough. Hosted by Maia Kamara.