The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast
Hi there! My name is Akin. What's your favourite quote?
On the podcast I am honoured to chat with amazing individuals about who they are, their unique lived experiences and stories, and them sharing the quote or saying that continually inspires them in this journey called life. I hope you find the conversations educational and enriching to your wellbeing. Keep Rising & Thriving, Aṣẹ!
Executive producer: Ashanti Omkar
Episodes
171 episodes
Episode #170 with Dr Jana Denzel
On today's episode, I'm in conversation with cosmetic dentist Dr Jana Denzel. Jana shares why he took the route of dentistry, his entrepreneurial drive, and the importance of integrity. He shares basic dental hygiene and why dental ...
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Episode 170
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Episode #169 with Oluwashina Okeleji
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji. Shina shares with me how he started off his career within the broadcast industry due to his passion for football and why he decided not to follow the same c...
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Episode 169
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Episode #168 with Ophelia Paine
*Warning: This episode contains themes of Adult content.*On today's episode I'm in conversation with writer & audio storyteller of Erotic literature, Ophelia Paine. Ophelia discusses her forms of chronicles that explore themes ...
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Episode 168
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55:02
Episode #167 with Tèmi Dewa (Adéwakùn)
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast, Tèmi Dewa Adéwakùn. Tèmi shares how she started her fitness journey due to Pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia from her two pregnancies, and why exerci...
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Episode 167
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Episode #166 with Marcus Ryder
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Marcus Ryder, CEO of the Film and TV Charity. We talk about the changing landscape of the media within the UK, why it is important to ask the right questions about racism within the media indust...
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Episode 166
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1:05:53
Episode #165 with Thana Sivasambu
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Thana Sivasambu, founder of RUCI Foods. Thana shares her story including her background in accountancy and finance, and her proud Tamil and Sri Lankan heritage. She also talks about why she was ...
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Episode 165
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53:55
Episode #164 with JP
On today's episode I'm in conversation with former Marine (United States Marine Corp), JP. He shares why he signed up to the military, his time during boot camp, his deployment, and the importance of mindset. We also chat abou...
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Episode 164
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54:26
Episode #163 with Lucas Pelizaro
In today's episode I'm in conversation with Filmmaker Lucas Pelizaro. Lucas discusses how his love for cinema began his passion for filmmaking at a young age. We also delve into the deeper meaning to why he describes himself as a 's...
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Episode 163
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Episode #162 with Ozoz Sokoh
On today's episode I'm in conversation with culinary anthropologist & food explorer and fellow Nigerian Ozoz Sokoh, to talk about her new recipe book 'Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria'. Ozoz shares her food journey with me , cel...
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Episode 162
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53:23
Episode #161 with Dauda Jammeh
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Dauda Jammeh, Head of Finance Operations at a specialised insurance company. We talk about aspects of money including generational wealth, financial injustice, the importance of real financial e...
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Episode 161
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Episode #160 with Nicola Williams
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Criminal judge and author, Nicola Wililams. Nicola talks about how her love for debating set her on a path of law. We chat about her legal career including being a barrister in private pra...
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Episode 160
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Episode #159 with Garry Vanderhorne
On today's episode I'm in conversation with former wrestler, entertainer, geek and creator of 'Lucha Britannia', Garry Vanderhorne. Garry shares how he was influenced by wrestling during his youth, including being introduced to Lucha Libr...
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Episode 159
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1:12:09
Episode #158 with Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe, a skincare scientist, holistic wellness advocate and filmmaker. Clare talks about her new book 'Clarity' and shares stories of the successes of her life including her bu...
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Episode 158
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1:10:01
Episode #157 with Kanthi Thamma
In today's episode I chat with award-winning chef Kanthi Thamma. Kanthi shares how his passion for cooking started and how it has taken him around the world. We talk about South Indian cuisines and Kanthi gives a breakdown and the historical or...
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Episode 157
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57:23
Episode #156 with Jim Davis
In today's episode, I'm in conversation with broadcaster journalist & radio presenter Jim Davis. Jim shares how he started his journey in the industry and why he is passionate about radio. We talk about how the Global pandemic a...
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Episode 156
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Episode #155 with Teanne & Anthony Andrews of We Are Parable
On today's episode, I'm in conversation with Husband and wife duo Anthony & Teanne Andrews, founders of We Are Parable. We talk about the powerful importance of storytelling from a Black perspective & using various platforms of re...
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Episode 155
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59:29
Episode #154 with Shawn Edwards
In this episode, it's all about (mostly) Black films and I'm in conversation with professional film critic & film producer Shawn Edwards about The Black Experience within film, including the importance of a good distribution network to show...
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Episode 154
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Episode #153 with Julie Talbot
On today's episode I chat with Julie Talbot, property investor and travelling nomad. Julie shares how she and her husband were expats working in The Middle East and how they decided to explore the world with their daughters through travel...
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Episode 153
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48:46
Episode #152 with Tejas Kotecha
On today's episode I'm in conversation with former Sky Sports News Producer Tejas Kotecha. Tejas shares how he started in the media at the age of 23 as a Sky News graduate trainee and worked in a variety of roles in the newsroom and out ‘...
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Episode 152
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Episode #151 with Ashley Tabatabai
On today's episode I chat with filmmaker and actor Ashley Tabatabai. We talk about his Oscar® qualified short film 'Hamdardi' and why it was important for him to make, and the technical challenges he and his team had to navigate during pr...
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Episode 151
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52:09
Episode #150 with Deborah McLeod
In today's episode, I'm in conversation with British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter Deborah McLeod. Deborah talks about how she started off as an interpreter and why it has now become her calling in life. We discuss various aspects withi...
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Episode 150
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Episode #149 with Charlie Lamdin
On today's episode I chat with Charlie Lamdin, an entrepreneur, pilot and founder of BestAgent. We chat in-depth about the property market including new builds and house prices, the right time to invest, and what he believes is one, among...
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Episode 149
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Episode #148 with Mia Mask
On today's episode, I'm in conversation with Professor Mia Mask and talk about her book 'Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western', and why she wrote this book. We discuss the film genre of the Westerns and look at issues of...
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Episode 148
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51:29
Episode #147 with Mario Van Peebles
On today's episode, director and actor Mario Van Peebles takes some time out to come on the podcast to chat about his career and life. We talk about the great influence his father, Melvin Van Peebles, has had in his career; hi...
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Episode 147
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Episode #146 with Allison Shadock
On today's episode I'm in conversation with Allison Shadock, an advocate for Glioblastoma (GBM) awareness and research. Recently her husband John sadly passed away from this malignant brain tumour. With Ali's consent, we made this episode...
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Episode 146
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