We say we care about our health, but do we really? We often speak about looking after our health; our mental health, spiritual health and physical health but do you get yourself checked? We mean checked by the doctor. As a gender and specifically as ethnic minorities, it's not something we're taught but it's something we're expected to do, right?In this episode we have an open conversation around:- Getting our prostate checked - Stats around prostate cancer - General health checks - Why as men d...
Nov 01, 2021•42 min
In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Olu talks about his experience purchasing an Auction property and how he almost lost £10k.In this short episode, Olu shares:- How he purchased an auction property? - How he almost lost £10k on the deal?- Lesson learned during the process? If you're interested in learning more from Olu about the auction process. Please reach out to him on Instagram: @Olu_OkunolaWe hope the Takeaways help you Take Flight!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If yo...
Oct 25, 2021•9 min
This decade is when the take flight team will transition into leadership roles, whether that’s at home, in their respective businesses or in the local community.So this week, they deep dive into the topic of leadership and what it means to them…Questions explored:1. Good leadership - What does it mean to you?2. Bad leadership examples3. Closing - What type of leader do you think you are today and what do you want to be?Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to dis...
Oct 18, 2021•42 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned.In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his recent induction into Cambridge University, where he has started a ~2 year part time masters programme, while still continuing to work & build in parallel.Shuwel discusses why he decided to study again, his first impressions during his induction week and what he’s excited about in the futureWe hope the...
Oct 11, 2021•8 min
WE HAVE REACHED 100 EPISODES!!! We want to take this opportunity to thank every single one of our listeners and please continue to support us to record another 100. In today’s episode we unpack a topic that everyone has an opinion on, can men achieve more single? We discuss the definition of “more”, share examples of where this could possibly be true or not and explore what qualities in a women men need to achieve more.You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!! Make sure to listen to the v...
Oct 04, 2021•57 min
Billionaire businessmen Elon Musk, Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos all race to sell commercialised space travel. A big milestone was achieved last week. Four amateur astronauts landed successfully after three days in space.They are the first private, all-civilian team ever to orbit the Earth. We take a closer look into this and the importance of space exploration. we discuss:- What do you think about Space? Did you want to be an astronaut as a child? - What is the SpaceX Crew Dragon? Why is i...
Sep 27, 2021•50 min
It’s a new week, it’s a new episode! In this weeks episode, it’s a Take Flight Takeaway brought to you by Daniel. Daniel speaks about making the most of now. So often in life, we wait till we reach a certain age, attract a specific job or wait for a certain year before we enjoy ourselves, before we enjoy our life. What if we started making the most of life and doing things we like? After all, yesterday is the past, today is the present, tomorrow is a gift!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any fe...
Sep 20, 2021•9 min
From the title, it's clear what the episode is about but this episode's conversation was sparked by a recent Forbes article - exploring this in a professional working environment. We take a closer look into this and also reflect on our own personal experiences both in the workplace and outside and how we consciously act due to the colour of our skin.Additionally, we discuss:- What is codeswitiching- Do we think there are benefits and disadvantages of codeswitching?- What are our own personal exp...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP teamIn this episode Pabilo (@pabilotimbo) talks about his journey to becoming an advocate reader and why you should tooPabilo shares:Why he started reading?The benefits of reading?Techniques on how to get through books more quicklyAnd one disadvantage of reading We hope the Takeaways help you to Take Flight!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at ta...
Sep 03, 2021•11 min
In this episode we talk about our dreams. Imagine you had no fear, no obstacles or constraints in your life, what would you want your life to look like? We take her opportunity to discuss our vision, stretch our imagination and inspire each other. We dive into areas such as wealth, love, health, happiness, impact, legacy and much more. Our ultimate plan to revisit this episode in a number of years and see just how much of what we dreamt about has actually come true! Check out this episode as we ...
Aug 26, 2021•50 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP teamIn this episode Olu (@olu_okunola) talks about Net worth and why it is important to understand your net worth. Olu shares:- Basic explanation of Net Worth - Why Net Worth is important? - Why Net Worth is more important than salary? - What you can learn about your financial health? We hope the Takeaways help you to Take Flight!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss...
Aug 20, 2021•10 min
Welcome to E93, a ‘Take Flight Talks’ episode, where we interview inspiring leaders, sharing with us their expertise and views on how we can all Take FlightIn this episode we are joined by a very special guest: Andrew Fairbairn, the Chief Executive Officer of SEO London.Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a UK-registered charity which delivers superior educational, training and mentoring support to provide career access to young people from under-represented and under-served bac...
Aug 13, 2021•54 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, short solo episodes from the TFP team.In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his experiences of being exposed to different areas in life and how this has lead to expansion and growth! Demonstrated through three examples: Leaving Home, Moving Abroad and in Real Estate.There is also an opportunity for listeners to get involved in an investment, listen in more to find out and reach out directly to Shuwel if interested.We hope the T...
Aug 06, 2021•9 min
Covid cases are rising again as a new strain is identified. Delta variant is more transmissible than the original strain. Countries are trying to increase vaccination but Black African and Black Caribbean are the least vaccinated population. In this episode, the group talk about their opinion on the vaccination and deep-diving into:1. Vaccination / Covid / Delta variant - update 2. Are we vaccinated? 3. Why do we think that the black community have a low adoption rate of the vaccination? 3. Shou...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min
From the title of this episode, you may be thinking what does football got to do with leadership? Whether a football fan or not, many of us would have tuned into the EURO 2020 tournament at some stage, but did you see what I saw on and off the pitch?!In this short episode I want to point out some great examples of leadership from two individuals in particular; Simon Kjaer, the Danish captain who really demonstrated what a great leader is in the time of an emergency when Christian Erikksen collap...
Jul 23, 2021•11 min
Building on a recent article published by Bloomberg about property wealth in the UK, the three communities at the bottom = Black African, Black Caribbean and BangladeshiIn this episode the group talk about their observations growing up in these communities and deep diving into:1. Why does this gap exist?2. Are we as a community getting better or worse?3. What can we do to improve it and actively help?Insightful, personal and sometimes conflicting conversation but make sure to tune in and let us ...
Jul 16, 2021•53 min
In this episode, Pabilo takes the opportunity to share insights and perspectives as to why you SHOULD keep your 9-5.In today’s society, there are a thousand and one voices that are pushing the narrative to quit you 9-5 and work for yourself. Now whilst a strong case can be made as to why this could make sense for you, unless this suggestion is put into its proper context, it can be misleading and actually cause more frustration to those who are looking for advice on what to do next.If you are in...
Jul 09, 2021•15 min
This episode is based on feedback from a listener whom shall remain anonymous. They've been honest and transparent enough to ask how can they save money on a low income salary - no more than £25k annually. For them they believe it's easier for someone who's on £40k, 50k, 60k+ to put away, save or invest but not the same for those on lower salaries. In this episode we touch on:- Investment tips and general advice for this individual?- Our experiences when we were on the lower end of the income sc...
Jul 02, 2021•53 min
In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Olu talks about his journey to build a six figure business. In this short episode, Olu shares: - Why he started the business? - Lesson learned during the process? If you're interested in learning more from Olu about Beckley Rose Property Solutions. Please reach out to him on Instagram: @Olu_Okunola or @BeckleyRoseAcademy We hope the Takeaways help you Take Flight!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like ...
Jun 25, 2021•8 min
Apple has asked employees to return to the office but many employees have pushed back in an internal letter. What will the future of working from the office look like? Who will win the battle?In this weeks episode, we discuss topics such as:- Our experiences of working in the office pre-Covid?- Pros and cons for working from home vs in the office? - What will the future of working look like? Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to discuss, please email us at tak...
Jun 18, 2021•56 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned or their opinion on a trending topic.In this episode Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about his struggles of trying to win alone, to now being able to deliver better results working in teams and striving collectively for championships.Shuwel discusses how this shift in mindset has been able to help him with the podcast, in his career, with Pupils to Professionals,...
Jun 11, 2021•11 min
In episode 83 we have our final part 4 discussion on properties vs stocks. We share great personal stories, experiences and beliefs as to why we are either for stocks or properties. If you haven’t already done so please check out part 1, 2 and 3 before diving into part 4 as it will really help you to better understand the debate and our line of thinking.You do not want to miss this episode because we also share great tips and take the opportunity to make a case for the other side, so property in...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Pabilo Timbo shares with you why your spouse is your most important asset on the journey to creating wealth. If you have been listening to Take Flight episodes for some time now, you will know that Pabilo is passionate about building a property portfolio but maybe what you did not know is how passionate he is about doing with his wife Lauren.Check out this episode to learn about some of the rich experiences he shares that would be useful for those in similar positions, Pabilo sh...
May 28, 2021•11 min
In this episode, we bring you even more value and get personal with our investments. Each member shares real-life examples of what we have experienced over the last 5-10 years with both our properties and stocks. You do not want to miss this one because we share it all, the ups, the downs, and the real returns.If you have not already, we strongly advise you to listen to parts one and two before learning more in part three.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or topics you'd like us to d...
May 21, 2021•52 min
In this short, solo episode in the ‘Take Flight Takeaways’ series, Daniel talks about fuelling kindness and volunteering. For those of you who may know Daniel, you’ll know he has a heart for volunteering and helping others but do you know what stemmed this and what keeps him going? In this short episode, Daniel shares: - Why he volunteers- Why you may want to consider volunteering - How you can volunteerWe hope the Takeaways help you Take Flight!Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or ...
May 14, 2021•11 min
In this episode we extend the debate and continue the discussion around property vs stocks. In this part 2 we take the opportunity to re-challenge some of the points raised in part one and more importantly share more advanced strategies in both property investing and the stock market.If part one made you pick a side then part two will help you to understand how you can further benefit from either property or stocks. We cover strategies such as short selling, options, BRRR and leveraging other pe...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned or their opinion on a trending topic.In this episode, Olu (@olu_okunola) is sharing insights from a recent career experience that almost left him redundant. Olu discuses 5 takeaways from his experience and how you can applying them in your career. We hope the Takeaways help you Take FlightAʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you have any feedback or topics you'd like...
Apr 30, 2021•10 min
In this highly anticipated episode we debate one of the hottest investment topics in finance which is whether you should invest in stocks or property. Which asset class provides a higher return? Creates financial freedom faster? Offers more control? Or is easier to diversify, are all points and more which were covered during this discussion. Whether you are at the start of your investment journey or have experience, this episode will provide you with more than ten great points to reflect on.You ...
Apr 23, 2021•58 min
Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on something they have recently learned or their opinion on a trending topic.In this episode, Shuwel (@shuwel1) is sharing insights from the book ‘The Almanack of Naval Ravikant’, a book which shares the principles on wealth and happiness from Naval, a world renowned entrepreneur, investor and modern day philosopherShuwel discuses the wealth principles that resonated the most with him, and how ...
Apr 16, 2021•9 min
In the last year, we have seen a considerable number of changes in the way we live, work, communicate and socialise on a daily basis - to the extent of learning new skills, for some it's even been DIY! In the world of work, what new skills will we need to survive?The World Economic Forum late last year published a report titled, 'Future of Jobs Report 2020'. In that report, they mentioned what the top 10 skills would be needed by the year 2025. These skills were categorised into problem solving,...
Apr 09, 2021•56 min
