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Take Flight Podcast

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Welcome to the Take Flight Podcast, with Daniel Johnson, Olu Okunola, Pabilo Timbo and Shuwel Ahmed as your hosts. Take Flight is released weekly, giving you behind the scenes business views into multiple industries as well as highlighting the back stories of entrepreneurs and leaders in their respective spaces. We will also be breaking down business models, examining the latest trends in business and sharing our learnings along the way. Like a university business class packaged for a diverse and inclusive audience. We blend this together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Join us, your hosts who are coming from under-represented backgrounds in the UK, have since worked and travelled to over 100 countries, learned our craft in some of the largest companies in the globe, started our own businesses as well as invested across multiple asset classes, as we give a unique and inclusive perspective, with the mission to help other potential Flyers, get ready to Take Flight #takeflightpodcast Since its start in 2019, Take Flight Podcast has grown to have listeners in over 50 countries, is in the top 5% of podcasts globally and continues to grow and expand. Come join a growing community and let's help more potential flyers, Take Flight. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Music and more.

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Episodes

E164 - Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | The power of Masterminds

Welcome to another episode of ‘Take Flight Takeaways’, where each TFP member does a short solo episode on a lesson they’ve recently gone through or learned to share!In this episode, Shuwel (@shuwel1) talks about the power of masterminds and being around people aligned on a similar vision...this has been worth its weight in gold. Shuwel covers what is a mastermind group, the benefits of being in one and the things to consider before joining oneWe hope the Takeaways help you to Take FlightAʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡ...

Jan 02, 20239 min

E163 - 2022: A Year in Reflection

It’s the end of the year and our final episode of 2022, what better way than to end it, reviewing 2022. We highlight some of the global moments of 2022; from the war in Russia and Ukraine, cost of living crisis, changing occupants of no.10 Downing Street and more and of course, as well our personal moments; welcoming children, new jobs and getting married!We also share:* What we learned about ourselves in 2022* Our regrets in 2022* What we’re looking forward to in 2023With that said, we wish you...

Dec 26, 202235 min

E162 – Take Flight Takeaways | Olu | How to Invest in Stocks and Shares ISA for Beginners

This is a complete beginners guide on investing in a stocks and shares ISA. A stocks and shares ISA is an amazing and easy way for you to invest free from UK tax. If you’re not using a stocks and shares ISA or investing then you’re missing out - let’s change that.In this episode, Olu discusses the following: 1. Why should you invest?2. What is a Stocks and Shares ISA?3. How to select a Stocks and Shares ISA account?4. How much to invest per month?5. What should you invest in?Trading 212 Do you w...

Dec 19, 202213 min

E161 - How to start a business or side hustle?

Within TFP we have started 4 businesses/side hustle valued at £1M+ and generating six-figure + Revenue. In this week’s episode we discuss how to start a business/side hustle and share our experience.In this episode, we discuss the following: 1. Insight into the businesses started by the host?2. Skill set needed to start a business/side hustle?3. Tips to start a business/side hustle today?Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on In...

Dec 12, 202243 min

E160 - [REPOST] Take Flight Takeaways | Daniel | Inflation...How are we affected?

In this Take Flight Takeaway, Daniel breaks down what inflation is on a basic level and how it affects us. He also explains the correlation between rising inflation rates and interest rate hikes. If you follow Daniel on Instagram, you'll certainly see how he's been expressing the importance of investing.If you're a complete beginner in this area or a seasoned economist, you certainly don't want to miss this bitesize episode!As always, we hope the Takeaways help you to Take Flight.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏ...

Dec 05, 20228 min

E159 - [REPOST] Take Flight Takeaways | Pabilo | Building wealth with your spouse

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...

Nov 28, 202211 min

E158 - What’s going wrong at Meta?

In this week’s episode we unpack another tech company who have been in the headlines recently, and that’s Meta.The company have just announced that they will be letting go 11,000 employees which is the largest ever restructuring.Meta have reported their first sales decline in their 18 years, their valuation has dropped by 70%, and shareholders are starting to lose faith in their core business model as the company are facing unprecedented times to turn things around.Tune in as we help you underst...

Nov 21, 202259 min

E157 - Twitter, Elon and Speed in Business

In this episode the group discusses and breaks down the twitter transaction, it’s viability as a business model, Elon’s leadership and how important speed is in the world of business. An eventful and insightful discussion as alwaysAʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Please also subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on too (we are now on Youtube).------Important Info...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 4 min

E156 - Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | 5 Lessons from a $500m Annual Revenue Start-Up

Shuwel recently had the chance to travel to Australia for an educational business trip to support the Australian based start up / scale up business 'Luxury Escapes'. A luxury online travel company which started in 2013 with a $50k investment, and has since grown to generate almost half a billion dollars of annual sales in recent years.Hear Shuwel talk about this inspiring trip and the 5 lessons he learned during the eye opening experience. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any top...

Nov 07, 202210 min

E155 - The UK government and economy is in crisis mode | Part II

At the time of recording this episode, the UK is in full crisis management mode following the recent mini budget announcement from our former chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng last month. Since then, Kwasi was fired and replaced with Jeremy Hunt. On the 25 October 2022, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister. UK inflation and interest rates have reached record highs whilst our sterling has reached a record low.In this episode, we discuss the following: 1. Was it right to sack Kwasi Kwarteng?2. If appoint...

Oct 31, 202256 min

E154 - [REPOST] Are you ready for a Recession?

Your favorite quartet are back and this week we are talking about a very hot topic: Recession...Are you ready?We tackle: What is a Recession? What do we observe around us – professionally and personally? And what are we doing to prepare for the next 6-24 months. Closing the episode out with predictions. A lot of value for everyone to consider.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴif you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you...

Oct 24, 202255 min

E153 - The stock market over the last 2 years…and its outlook

In this weeks episode, we talk about the stock market. If you’ve been listening to the news, along with interest rates, you would’ve heard countless references to the stock market and its performance. So, what has really happened in the last couple of years, especially in 2020 till now? What does the stock markets outlook look like? How does it affect us? We discuss this and much more in this weeks episode but don’t fret, whether you’re familiar with financial terms or not, we keep this light to...

Oct 17, 202237 min

E152 - Take Flight Takeaways | Daniel | Travel is back!

Prior to the pandemic, Daniel had a love for travelling and for those who know him, know that he loves travelling - to the extent he used to set himself travel targets.Hear Daniel touch on some of his latest travel experiences but also shares 5 key benefits he perceives you gain from travelling.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Please also subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you ...

Oct 10, 20229 min

E151 – The UK economy is in crisis mode

At the time of recording this episode, the UK is in full crisis management mode following the recent mini budget announcement from our new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng this month. UK inflation and interest rates have reached record highs whilst our sterling has reached a record low.It has been reported that the UK economy is just a matter of weeks has lost $500 billion, investors are losing confidence in our economy and there are real concerns that we are heading for a longer and deeper recession....

Oct 03, 20221 hr 2 min

E150 - Take Flight Takeaways | Pabilo | It's another baby boy!

In this episode, Pabilo openly shares what life has been like since Ahyan Aziz Timbo, his second child was born. His life has changed (again) and whilst he is going through the change wanted to share how it feels to be a parent of two, why it's more challenging than the first child and suggestions for new parents to keep in mind. If you are planning to have children someday or expecting a second child anytime soon, Pabilo hopes this episode can be a great point of reference and guidance for you....

Sep 26, 202219 min

E149 - We are back talking: Summer, Weddings, Babies, Travel, and Love 👀

Your favorite quartet are back for a brand new group episode. It's been a busy summer personally and professionally so the group are here to unpack it ALL. Including all the learnings along the way.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on too – we appreciate your support------Important Information: This podcast is for information purposes only. Matters discussed are...

Sep 19, 202247 min

E148 - [REPOST] Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | From 0 to +£3 million, why and how

In this episode, Shuwel talks about a recently achieved milestone with his real estate company ACG, which started off as a ‘side hustle’ and has now evolved to crossing the £3m+ mark. He shares the timeline of that journey, his why and the how - all while living outside of the UK. If you’re interested to start your own journey of investing, business building or scaling, this episode is for you.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us...

Sep 12, 202215 min

E147 - Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | 7 lessons from buying Parents a 7 figure home

In this episode, Shuwel reflects on a recent milestone of buying his parents their dream home. Through that process, he was able to put together 7 lessons from the why, what and how.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Please also subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on too (we are now on Youtube).------Important Information: This podcast is for information purposes...

Sep 05, 20229 min

E146 - Take Flight Takeaways | Daniel | Why don’t we talk about salary?

This is somewhat of a pensive episode where Daniel had pondered why we don’t talk about our salary with close friends or circles. There’s often so much secrecy when it comes to what we earn in our jobs and unwilling to share and why is that? Daniel doesn’t have the answers but has some thoughts to this. Daniel also shares the benefit of talking with trusted people and what that can bring.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscrib...

Aug 22, 20227 min

E145 - Take Flight Takeaways | Olu | How to Multiply Your Income

During the last 10 years, Olu has been able to multiple his income by 4x. While almost everyone agrees that increasing your income is important, many struggle with how to do so.In this episode, Olu reflects on key lessons on building multiple streams and increasing salary.If you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on too – we appreciate your supportAʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedba...

Aug 15, 202212 min

E144 - Take Flight Takeaways | Daniel | Why did I start taking my side hustle seriously?

If you’ve been a listener of our podcast for a while, you’ve most likely heard in passing that Daniel likes making cocktails and this is true.In this short takeaway Daniel shares the following 3 things:1. What got Daniel interested in making cocktails?2. When did Daniel start making cocktails?3. When did Daniel start taking it seriously?Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform you are l...

Aug 08, 202211 min

E143 - Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | 5 reasons why travelling has infinite returns

During the Summer break, Shuwel had the opportunity to travel and catch up with friends. Friends that that he's been able to meet, connect and build relationships with, through his 5 country relocations plus 60+ countries he's explored.In this episode, Shuwel reflects how through these recent experiences, it brought to his mind 5 key reasons why travelling is a great return on investment and why it continues to be a priority.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @ta...

Aug 01, 202211 min

E142 - Take Flight Takeaways | Olu |Celebrating 10 Year Work Anniversary

In this episode Olu reflects on his 10-year corporate career journey which he started in 2012. Olu walks through his journey and pivotal moments during the 10 years. With a decade of experience, Olu shares some of his most important learnings and what he is most proud of. Wherever you are in your career, the insights shared can certainly help to support your thinking and give you a few ideas that you perhaps may not have considered. An episode not to be missed. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have a...

Jul 25, 202214 min

E141 - Take Flight Talks with Kazy | @PropertybyKazy, Real Estate Investor, Developer & More

We are back with another big interview episode, this time with Kazeem aka the man behind 'Property by Kazy'. Kazy is a London based property developer with 10 years of experience, over £20m GDV generated, a co-founder of a 7 figure revenue rent to rent company, presenter, social media star and much much more!We discuss Kazy's journey from his paper round to 7 figure real estate deals, the property market and all the lessons in between.Guest details: @propertybykazy Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴ If you h...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 2 min

E140 - Take Flight Takeaways | Daniel |How did a trip to the U.S. make me want to move there?

Daniel recently went to the U.S. for both business and pleasure. This wasn’t his first time to the U.S. but it was his first time considering moving there. So what’s changed?In this episode, Daniel shares how he went from jokingly telling his wife they will be moving there to viewing a house less than 15 hours later and putting down a deposit! Okay, the last part isn’t true but Daniel did go and view a house - a glorious 6 bed, 5 bath home with a basement.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any fee...

Jul 11, 202211 min

E139 - Are you ready for a Recession?

Your favorite quartet are back and this week we are talking about a very hot topic: Recession...Are you ready? We tackle: What is a Recession? What do we observe around us – professionally and personally? And what are we doing to prepare for the next 6-24 months. Closing the episode out with predictions. A lot of value for everyone to consider.Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴif you have any feedback, find us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on whichever platform yo...

Jul 04, 202255 min

E138 - Take Flight Takeaways | Pabilo | How I lost 25,000 investing

In this takeaway episode, Pabilo shares a life-changing story on how he lost £25,000 in order to learn the true definition between an asset and a liability. Pabilo believes these stories are important to share within our community because anyone who is creating wealth will be faced with similar decisions and strategies on how to grow their wealth.They say the best way to learn is through other people’s mistakes and if you are in a position of wanting to improve your finances and wealth, the less...

Jun 27, 202218 min

E137 - Take Flight Takeaways | Shuwel | Leadership Lesson - Asking better questions

In this takeaway Shuwel talks about a pivotal moment during every leader’s journey – when transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader managing a team. A key component of that shift is to not have the answers, but to ask better questions, Shuwel shares a frame he has used and examples of where he’s applied it. ------Important Information: This podcast is for information purposes only. Matters discussed are not intended to provide and should not be relied on as investment, accounting,...

Jun 20, 20228 min

E136 - Creating wealth with a UK pension

In this week’s episode, we discuss whether a pension is a great investment vehicle to create wealth. We take the opportunity to share key facts, figures, and information on what pensions are and how they work. Similar to our property vs stocks four-part series, we took a similar approach to passionately debate the pros and cons of a pension with Olu and Daniel arguing for and Shuwel and Pabilo arguing against.If you are invested in a work pension or want to learn more about what to consider befo...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 4 min

E135 - Take Flight Takeaways | Olu | Redundancy to Chief Financial Officer

Earlier last year, Olu shared in a Takeaway episode a work experience that almost left him redundant. Fast Forward, Olu announced his promotion to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the beginning of May 2022. In this episode, Olu (Olu_Okunola) shares is experience from redundancy to Chief Financial Officer and lessons learned that you can apply to your career. Aʟʟ ᴠɪᴇᴡs ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜʀ ᴏᴡɴIf you have any feedback or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the show, DM us on Instagram @takeflightpodcast. Pl...

Jun 06, 20228 min
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