No Critics No Success KC

We speak with former NBA draftee, European professional player and grassroots activist Chris Harper; we discuss his early life in California with his family, how race and gang culture were an everyday part of his life & the similarities with the gang problem in Cardiff. How basketball helped him travel the world, gave him discipline and a life, which led to him eventually being brought to Cardiff where he was involved in professional teams (even setting up his own) and the golden era of British basketball as well as going to some of the most deprived areas of Cardiff and South Wales to bring basketball to young people. We try to understand why his three decades of work has not been recognised or celebrated. Why he stayed in Wales and what his plans for the future are.

We also have the debate to end all debates - who is the GOAT: Jordan or LeBron and why.

In this episode we talk about the topics of the day & how Shavanah is the first BAME person to hold a General Secretary position in the TUC while also being the first Muslim as well as being a woman in a traditionally male dominated role. We discuss the modern workplace, how A.I. (artificial intelligence) is being used to perpetuate racism and the issues of being politically neutral in a highly politicised environment.

In this weeks episode we sit with the darling of the Engineering industry & social media star Mark Hopkins - we discuss the recruitment industry, harp on about Brexit, show some love to one of the big corporates, touch on how important Star Trek is (joke) and genuinely try to provide you with insight in to the life of those running a business during Covid and Brexit!

Short intro to the podcast and what it's all about - trying to be BS free and highlight that true success is not critical acclaim.