8 episodes

StartUp/StayUp, a series catered for people who are looking to turn their passion into full-time careers. We'll be interviewing people at different stages of their careers and sharing their unique stories of how they got to where they are today. This is in the hope of inspiring others who are on the same journey.

We'll be elevating the voices of creators and entrepreneurs on the African continent and in the diaspora, celebrate their success as well as create a valuable library for the community that can be easily accessed anywhere and at any time.

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StartUp/StayUp, a series catered for people who are looking to turn their passion into full-time careers. We'll be interviewing people at different stages of their careers and sharing their unique stories of how they got to where they are today. This is in the hope of inspiring others who are on the same journey.

We'll be elevating the voices of creators and entrepreneurs on the African continent and in the diaspora, celebrate their success as well as create a valuable library for the community that can be easily accessed anywhere and at any time.

    On Using Music to Help People See the Bigger Picture - featuring Rapper and Producer, Peaky Saku

    On Using Music to Help People See the Bigger Picture - featuring Rapper and Producer, Peaky Saku

    This episode we're joined by London rapper Peaky Saku. After growing up in a council flat in West London to then winning a full scholarship to board at one of the UK's top private schools, Peaky has used his life experience to be a translator through music and inspire people to see the bigger picture. 

    Follow Peaky Saku on Instagram, subscribe to his YouTube Channel and most importantly, download Regret and his other tunes on Spotify.

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    • 42 min
    On How to Tell Stories that Create an Emotional Impact - featuring Film Director, Writer & Producer, Tianna Banton

    On How to Tell Stories that Create an Emotional Impact - featuring Film Director, Writer & Producer, Tianna Banton

    In this episode we have a chat with British independent filmmaker, writer and director Tianna Banton. 

    After starting out in the industry as an actor and being turned down by numerous agencies because of her lack of experience, she decided to write her own films to get some screen time. However, after quickly falling in love with the behind-the-scenes craft of filmmaking. She's now the founder of film production company, Hanton Films and has over 10 Directorial Credits to her name.  

    Follow Tianna on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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    • 48 min
    On Channeling Your Pain into a Business that Continues a Legacy - featuring personal trainer turned CEO, Louis Hamilton.

    On Channeling Your Pain into a Business that Continues a Legacy - featuring personal trainer turned CEO, Louis Hamilton.

    In this episode, we are joined by Louis Hamilton, a former personal trainer turned CEO of UK boutique health and fitness studio, Hamilton’s Honour. He took a leap of faith and kick started his business in the middle of the pandemic.

    The risk paid off and last year the studio was not only nominated for a Niche Business Award but has been visited by soccer sporting legends Emile Heskey and Steve Walsh. This is only the beginning of a very exciting future for Hamilton’s Honour.

    Support Hamilton's Honour various charity initiatives by following their Instagram account.

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    • 57 min
    On Diversifying the Tech Industry and Controlling the Controllable - featuring Startup Investor and Advisor, Stephanie Gaither

    On Diversifying the Tech Industry and Controlling the Controllable - featuring Startup Investor and Advisor, Stephanie Gaither

    In this episode we're joined by Stephanie Gaither. Stephanie started her career at The White House under President Obama supporting innovation in government efforts through the end of the Administration.

    After spending a number of years in tech and consulting, she now works at Guild Education, an ed-tech start-up, where she leads strategy projects that help senior leaders make thoughtful decisions about the future of the company. 

    Outside of her full-time job, Stephanie is also an investor and advisor to multiple start-ups and is focused on helping underrepresented entrepreneurs raise the capital they need to scale their business.

    If you wish to connect with Stephanie, reach out to her on Twitter.

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    On Finding Your Path As A Multi-Hyphenate, featuring Filmmaker Musician, Writer and Teacher, Jon-Carlos Evans

    On Finding Your Path As A Multi-Hyphenate, featuring Filmmaker Musician, Writer and Teacher, Jon-Carlos Evans

    Joining us this week is Jon-Carlos Evans, a St. Louis, Missouri native but now Berlin-based filmmaker, musician, writer and teacher. He's also the founder of Perfect Entropy Productions; an audiovisual, multimedia creative design studio. The studio provides a network of future-minded filmmakers, musicians, audiovisual artists, animators, sound architects and composers.

    View Jon-Carlos' work via the links below:


    https://perfect-entropy.com
    https://reverse-bullets.com
    https://imdb.com/name/nm2420517
    https://blacknerdproblems.com/author/jcevans

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    • 42 min
    Turn Your Frustrations Into A Passion Project That Makes An Impact - featuring Writer and Co-Founder of Daddy Magazine, Kemi Fatoba

    Turn Your Frustrations Into A Passion Project That Makes An Impact - featuring Writer and Co-Founder of Daddy Magazine, Kemi Fatoba

    Our guest this week is Kemi Fatoba. Kemi is a freelance writer & content strategist and co-founder of DADDY, a Berlin-based magazine  that examines the tough issues (like racism, sexism, homophobia and discrimination) through a humorous lens.

    Grab a copy of Daddy Magazine's latest issue Dreams here.

    Follow Kemi on Instagram and check out her website to see all of her projects.

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    • 38 min

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