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Bedroom 2 Boardroom

Bedroom 2 Boardroom is here to help you live your best life and build a fulfilling career. Honest no-bullshit advice. We sit down with amazing people from our community making moves Delving into success stories from people coming from a variety of backgrounds and the trials and tribulations they’ve overcome. We want to motivate a whole generation of people. Here to help you level up 🚀 https://ajalao.xyz/ - Join the 600 other career focussed professionals 👨🏿‍💻👩🏾‍💻 You can get my free Job-Hunt Tracker here - https://ajalao.xyz/products/the-job-hunt-tracker
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#22 JP - Former Met Police Detective turned tech CEO

We sit down with JP who in a former life was doing traditional policing experience & has now taken his life experiences and used the power of technology to scale this solution and help thousands. We talk about what it takes to rise the ladder in the professional world as a black man and how to "play the game" ------- Bedroom 2 Boardroom is here to help you live your best life and build a fulfilling career. Honest no bullshit advice. We sit down with amazing people from our community making m...

Aug 13, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 22

#21 Alec - CTO & Former Tech Lead @ Tier 1 Financial Institutions

We sit down with Alec who has been a software engineer since the late '90s and has spent much of his career at top financial institutions: Fidelity, Nomura & Deutsche Bank to just name a few. Bedroom 2 Boardroom is here to help you live your best life and build a fulfilling career. Honest no-bullshit advice. We sit down with amazing people from our community making moves Delving into success stories from people coming from a variety of backgrounds and the trials and tribulations they’ve over...

Jul 28, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#20 Jamal - Creative and Digital Producer @ Channel 5

We sit down with Jamal who for the past 7 years has been working @ Channel. We outline his crazy journey to land his dream role and how his non-traditional background and experience made him the best candidate for the role. Bedroom 2 Boardroom is here to help you live your best life and build a fulfilling career. Honest no-bullshit advice. We sit down with amazing people from our community making moves Delving into success stories from people coming from a variety of backgrounds and the trials a...

Jul 14, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#19 Dana - CEO @ Pavillon54 & Former VP @ Citibank

After 14 years of a career in Marketing and Digital Strategy for Fortune 100 companies and startups across 4 continents and 8 countries, Dana wanted to do something I was passionate about and where I could best utilize my skills. That’s how the idea of Pavillon54 was born. The idea of combining her business and international background with my passion for art and African heritage You can find her on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/danaendundo/

Jul 07, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#18 Charlie - Senior Frontend Developer

We sit down with Charlie to understand what actually is a frontend developer? He shares how you can break into tech and learn how to code and the opportunities that learning this skill set can do for your career. Thanks for listening & for reading 👊🏿 Join the journey and get real, no-hype, honest advice. You can learn more on our site Any feedback on how we can improve is greatly appreciated! You can share some here...

Jan 27, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#17 Ezekiel - Senior Data Consultant @ Kubrick Group

We sit down with Zeke to learn how he found himself as a Snr Data Consultant at a Top Consulting firm here in London. We cover his educational background, skills required and the interview process so you can understand what's required to join Kubrick or a similar firm. Thanks for listening & for reading 👊🏿Join the journey and get real, no-hype, honest advice. You can learn more over at www.bedroom2boardroom.co.uk Any feedback on how we can improve is greatly appreciated!

Jan 20, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#16 Michael - Growth Lead @ a Start-Up

We sat down with Michael who is a Growth Lead at a high growth start based in the UK as well as the US. Michael share his journey as a sales exec to a sales leader and what he looks for when he is filling a vacancy Thanks for listening & for reading 👊🏿 Join the journey and get real, no-hype, honest advice. You can learn more on our site Any feedback on how we can improve is greatly appreciated! You can share some here

Jan 13, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#15 Rob - Future Pupil Barrister at 42 Bedford Row

Law of the land- On this weeks episode, we have a candid talk with Rob who is Future Pupil Barrister at 42 Bedford Row. For those who are unaware, this means he has received acceptance for pupillage is the final stage of the route to qualification at the Bar, in which a pupil gains practical training under the supervision of an experienced barrister. We talk about the current state of law, how to break into law, whether there will be a change and the effects of its interpretation of minorities i...

Jun 15, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#14 Oleg & Gabriel - Coinrule.io - The future of finance Part 2

We sit with Oleg & Gabriele co-founders of Coinrule which is a platform to Send Automated Trades to Exchanges like Binance, Kraken, Coinbase, etc. We talk about the future of finance, the decentralisation and tokenization will revolutionise the way we manage personal finances as well as the way we buy/sell any assets, also life before Coinrule and how they equipped themselves with the skills they needed for Coinrule Please sign up and try Coinrule for free at https://coinrule.io/...

Jun 05, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#14 Oleg & Gabriel - Coinrule.io - The future of finance Part 1

The future of finance - We sit with Oleg & Gabriele co-founders of Coinrule which is a platform to Send Automated Trades to Exchanges like Binance, Kraken, Coinbase, etc. We talk about the future of finance, the decentralisation and tokenization will revolutionise the way we manage personal finances as well as the way we buy/sell any assets, also life before Coinrule and how they equipped themselves with the skills they needed for Coinrule Please sign up and try Coinrule for free here...

Jun 01, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#13 Anas - Strength & Conditioning Coach - Part 2

We sit down with an old friend from University who when we met had already been studying for 3 years in a field that wasn't his choice. Anas shares how fitness changed his life and how he took the leaps of faiths to walk the path least trodden https://instagram.com/anastheticperformance?

May 23, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 13

#13 Anas - Strength & Conditioning Coach - Part 1

Pain of staying the same - We sit down with an old friend from University who when we met had already been studying for 3 years in a field that wasn't his choice. Anas shares how fitness changed his life and how he took the leaps of faiths to walk the path least trodden How he walked away a degree to move to another country and start from scratch & his battle with his weight If you need an online coach please hit him up https://instagram.com/anastheticperformance?...

May 20, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 13

#12 Sebby - Founder of Las Olas

Rum Rockstar founder of Premium Spice Rum; Las Olas Sam sits to talk to us about his journey of development in taking his brand from ideation to what it is now & the importance martial art and his environment has been in forming him

May 03, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 12

#11 Ivy Kayima - Specialist in Diversity & Inclusion

Be you - vy Kayima - a specialist in Diversity & Inclusion as well as Graduate recruitment sits down to talk to us racism at work, how to navigate as a young person of colour in the beast that is the Labour Market & the power of being true to yourself

Apr 26, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 11

#10 Joshua - Off-cycle VC @ Notion VC - Part 2

I got the pleasure to sit down and learn from another VC, our 2nd on the podcast: Joshua from Notion VC We talk about being an immigrant, first world struggles, how to secure the VC bag, taking L’s and much more. Lock in

Dec 11, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#10 Joshua- Off-cycle VC @ Notion VC - Part 1

Take L's everyday - I got the pleasure to sit down and learn from another VC, our 2nd on the podcast: Joshua from Notion VC We talk about being an immigrant, first world struggles, how to secure the VC bag, taking L’s and much more. Lock in

Dec 04, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#9 Stacey & Cheryl - Founders @ YourCollective

Be true to you - So far my favourite podcast guests! I got the pleasure to sit down and learn from Cheryl and Stacey from YourCollective the prop tech start up about a lot of topics. How it is being a women in a male-dominated industry, culture, not being scared to be yourself and how to be less a little looney - in a good way Stay tuned and follow https://www.yourcollective.co.uk/

Nov 20, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#8 Jade Louise - Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Diet Exercise Mindset - Today we kick it with Jade Louise who is an Acupuncturist who specialises in Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy- don’t know what that is? We didn’t but you’ll find out. We talk about health & wellbeing, success, why you shouldn’t trust private care & much more…. Stay tuned and follow Jade instagram.com/jadelouisept/ https://twitter.com/jadelouisept/...

Nov 13, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#7 Joy Ofudu - Marketing @ Instagram - My personal brand

Today we kick it with Joy Ofudu, a recent USC graduate who broke into the tech industry and now has a dream job that allows her to travel and talk about topics shes passionate about. Shes hacked life tbf. We talk about being the power of a personal brand, being a first-generation immigrant & exploring your passions in life Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyofodu/...

Nov 06, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 7

#6 Muhammad Malik Co-Founder @ Ramadan Legacy - Take Calculated Risks & Prosper

Today we kick it with Muhammad Malik Co-Founder @ Ramadan Legacy. We talk about his journey from securing a grad job at a Top 4 Accounting firm to investing his time and money into the war that is entrepreneurship, where he is now, is securing multiple bags & making a difference. All while being a man of faith Peace & Blessings https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammadmalik0/

Oct 22, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 6

#5 Debbie, CEO of YSYS - The power in your community

We sit with the Deborah Okenla is the Founder and CEO YSYS (Your Startup, Your Story); a diversity and inclusion partnership organisation that started with a group chat. We talk about the importance of D&I and paying your dues before your dues pay you. Debbie gives us some game on how to level up and ultimately take over the world She's active on the socials so get @ her https://twitter.com/deborahokenla?lang=en https://uk.linkedin.com › deborah-okenla-b8040899

Sep 10, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 5

#4 Securing the VC bag with Andy Davis Director @ Backstage Capital

We chop it with one of the few black VC's in London - Andy Davis, Director @ Backstage Capital a fund that has invested $5M in 100 companies led by underrepresented founders. We touch upon how you can get a bag and get into VC, the importance of representation, Andy's investment process and the journey of one of his investments Andy's active on the socials so @ and tell him we sent you https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrandydavis/ https://twitter.com/mrandydavis?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/mran...

Sep 03, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 4

#3 Tim Gentry - former Global Revenue Director @ The Guardian

We sit down with Tim Gentry who had been in advertising longer than I have been alive (26 years!) . Tim walks us through his journey so far with all of its ups and down. Check out his socials https://www.instagram.com/stretchhumanperformance/ https://twitter.com/timmgentry

Aug 28, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 3

#2 Yemi - Founder @ Herby

We chop it up with Uncle Yemi, founder Lemn, Entrepreneur first cohort member, rising star @ Amex on how to take it to the next level in your career but life too

Aug 21, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 2

#1 Kwaku Founder @ DapaahChocolate & Programme Manager @ YSYS

We chopped it up with Kwaku aka the co-founder @ dapaahchocolate | 1/4 @ otbpodcastuk | programme manager @ thisisYSYS . We were discussed life a young black man & how we can best navigate https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/onetechs-developing-tech-products-for-non-tech-entrepreneurs-for-18-24-year-olds-tickets-67769736105...

Aug 14, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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