The First Five Miles

What's harder than starting a restaurant business? Starting it as your first business in your twenties, having just walked out of a lucrative corporate career in management consulting - and turning it into a raving success. Emeka Frederick and his sister Ifeyinwa are the duo behind the world's first Nigerian tapas restaurant that Secret Eats London said "combines art and food and draws it together with love", Chuku's. In this first half of the interview we talk about 'the moment' the business was born, making the plan and flipping burgers in the name of research. 

Keisha Blair is a best-selling author, founder of the Institute of Holistic Wealth and trained economist. Inspired by her life events, Keisha is the author of the viral article entitled, "My Husband Died at 34: Here are 40 Life Lessons I Learned From It”, which has been viewed by more than 50 million people worldwide.

Her book, Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons To Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness is an Amazon best-seller and is essential reading on how to live in all-round abundance.

The is a conversation on healing, stepping into your power and turning your darkness into light.

Deivone M Tanksley Sr. is a musician, community leader and hospitality entrepreneur with an incredible story. Deivone is the founder of DMTS network, a platform he uses to focus on the big topics: race, culture, equality, economics and education. This is a powerful, open conversation addressing some of the most uncomfortable topics. 

Entrepreneur, zero waste hero and kindness champion Eve Bell of Baba and Boo on becoming an accidental entrepreneur, the power of teamwork, and how to make introversion your super power.

Former McKinsey consultant and health technology CEO Rachel Carrell on how great childcare is a foundation for a great society and making the executive CEO to Entrepreneur / Founder transition. 

Shenuma Kashta and JoJo Graham are incredible leaders individually but, in coming together, they have created a movement beyond themselves.  Leaders of Change is a learning platform for leaders, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who want to build steadfast businesses and create a big impact in the world. Talking conscious leadership, unlearning building a business by the old rules and what it means to build a dream versus chasing one.

Born in Cameroon as the eldest of seven, Christ Warren is now on a mission in the States, using financial services education and his personal leadership thought platform to drive societal change.  Mission number 1? Saving America. Full video interview on IGTV. More leader profiles, articles and Q&A on TheLeadershipBlog.UK.

Sandra Blanco is the creator behind Sophie and Luna Bridal and Couture - stunning flower designs that last forever. Conversation on self-knowledge, creating for a better world and living aligned to your dreams. Watch the full video interview on The Leadership Blog IGTV.

What do Sir Richard Branson,  the former Prime Minister and Radio 1 DJs have in common? They all love Advent of Change! Kristina Salceanu is  spreading the magic of Christmas (giving) by offering the world something more than a stale chocolate to mark the passage of time. Each window opens a window of opportunity for yet another charitable cause. With the company now expanding into a full range of charity gifts, this episode covers how to handle the grind of starting a skyrocketing non-profit and when you know it’s time to quite the day job.

How do you commercialise a business you built at the kitchen table? Award-winning entrepreneur Jo Macfarlane (jomacfarlane.com) has done just that. She went from sharing the joy of candle making with friends to helping people worldwide connect with their creativity. Author of 5-star reviewed Ask and Act, Jo has a simple, practical and no-nonsense business philosophy built around passion, self-discipline and getting things done. If you want to turn a passion into a business but are afraid that this will leach out the pleasure and creativity, this episode is for you. More profiles, articles and insights on TheLeadershipBlog.UK and Instagram.