The Black Sherpa Podcast
The Black Sherpa Podcast is a series of conversations that aim to inspire social mobility by providing you with access to the insight and information often reserved to help the privileged few thrive in life and business. Together with host Nyambe "Yam" Sumbwanyambe, guests share lessons from good and bad times in their career. The experiences that have served them well in the long run.
Episodes
29 episodes
S02 E15: Strength in Every Word: Jenny Okolo's Neurodiversity Perspective
Introducing Jenny Okolo, clinical therapist, TEDx speaker, and founder of SASA - a company dedicated to supporting neurodiversity and wellbeing in the workplace. In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, Jenny dives into crucial topics surro...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:23:40
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S02 E14: Unlocking Financial Empowerment: Insights from Emmanuel Asuquo
Join us in this captivating episode as Emmanuel Asuquo, a seasoned Financial Adviser and advocate for financial literacy, shares invaluable insights to empower you in making confident financial decisions for yourself and your family.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:17:34
S02 E13: Navigating Career Growth and Inclusivity With Charlynn Koranteng
Join us for an insightful conversation with Charlynn Koranteng, a results-driven Diversity & Inclusion leader with extensive experience in the Financial Sector. As a passionate advocate for social mobility, Charlynn empowers her community t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:24:55
S2 E12: From Bullying to Brilliance with Graham Roberts
Step into a world of empowerment and transformation as Graham Roberts shares his expertise on enabling individuals to reach their full potential. Here are 5 key talking points that will leave you inspired:Overcoming A...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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59:47
QUICK FIRE with David McQueen
Get ready for a lightning round of insights with David McQueen on The Black Sherpa Podcast! In this quick-fire segment, David, a seasoned leader and family man, shares rapid-fire wisdom drawn from his extensive experience in entrepreneurship ...
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Season 2
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11:52
QUICK FIRE with Aaron Burns
Get ready to ignite your inspiration with a rapid-fire round featuring Aaron Burns on The Black Sherpa Podcast! In this electrifying segment, Aaron, a dynamic force in finance and education, shares lightning-fast insights drawn from his remar...
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Season 2
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12:57
QUICK FIRE with Toni Kent
Get ready for a rapid-fire round with Toni Kent on The Black Sherpa Podcast! In this special segment, Toni, a dynamic speaker, writer, and stand-up comedian, shares lightning-fast insights drawn from her rebellious school days to her rise as ...
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Season 2
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16:10
S2 E11: Love Yourz - Tech, Confidence, and Career Growth with Gari Gono
Step into the world of business problem-solving with technology as Gari Gono, known as Insurance Technology's Jofra Archer, shares his insights on leveraging technology for success.Here are 5 key talking points that will capti...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:25:46
S2 E9: Navigating Career Serendipity and Damn Hard Work with Richard Edge
Join us for an insightful conversation with Richard Edge, Founder and CEO of Careerships, as we unravel the power of serendipity in shaping your career journey and achieving your professional aspirations.Here are 5 key talking points tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:33:19
S2 E10: Dwelling with Purpose: So Many Men's Mental Health Insights with Alex Holmes
Here it is, a "chat", slightly transformed, just a bit of a break from the "norm"… If you know you know! Lets dive into a powerful conversation about men's mental health and masculinity with Alex Holmes, award-winning mental health...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:09:09
QUICK FIRE with My Guy Jeff, Certified Waste Man!
Get ready for a rapid-fire round with Jeffrey Boakye! Join us as we revisit our engaging chat with this former teacher turned dynamic writer, speaker, and educator in our Season 2 opener. Discover Boakye's invaluable insights on...
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Season 2
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6:41
S2 E8: Navigating Life's Melodies: Lessons Learned and Transferred with Steven Fuller
Join us for a riveting conversation with Steven Fuller, Founder of Race in STEM, as we explore the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and performance in the world of STEM. Get ready for a melodic journey as Steven Fuller reflect...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:12:21
S2 E7: From Petrol Pumps to Boardrooms: A Journey of Resilience with Joanne Conway
Ready to explore the world of inclusion, equity, and social mobility? Join us on The Black Sherpa Podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Joanne Conway, Head of Inclusion & Culture, International at DLA Piper, in our latest e...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:12:57
S2 E6: Hannah Awonuga - Look Beyond What You Can See And Listen To What You Can Hear!
In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, I sit down with the remarkable Hannah Awonuga, Group Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Knight Frank. With nearly 2 decades of experience in banking and a passion for championing diversity, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:26
S2 E5: Prof. Katy Shaw - The Great Thing About Northern Women Is They Are Raised By Amazing Northern Women!
Welcome or welcome back! In this episode where we dive into the powerful intersection of education, creativity, and community development with Professor Katy Shaw, a leading figure in 21st-century writing and publishing at Northumbria Universit...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:14:14
S2 E4: David McQueen - Crazy. Sexy. Cool.
Get ready for one hell of an episode of the Black Sherpa Podcast featuring David McQueen. David is family man first, the husband of one, father of two and friend of many. He has founded and co-founded a number of businesses i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:58
S2 E3 Aaron Burns - Got To The Fork In The Road And Went Straight
Join us for an electrifying episode of the Black Sherpa Podcast featuring Aaron Burns—a dynamic force breaking barriers in finance and education. From professional footballer to Life Insurance Specialist and Public Speaker, Aaron's journey is n...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:09:34
S2 E2: Smashing Glass Ceilings With Toni Kent: Cuckoo, Cuckoo!
In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, join me for an inspiring conversation with Toni Kent – a dynamic speaker, writer, and stand-up comedian, specialising in social mobility and corporate culture. From her rebellious school days to beco...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:14:36
S2 E1: My Guy Jeff, Certified Waste Man!
In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, I am thrilled to host the incredible Jeffrey Boakye – ex-teacher turned prolific writer, speaker, broadcaster, and educator. Join us as Jeffrey shares epic stories, from his journey from being a cert...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:24:42
Welcome Back!
Big and serious... Apologies in advance for the impromptu singing that kicks off this episode – a moment of unfiltered vulnerability! If you can bear with me through that musical madness, your reward is an insightful dive into the f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:57
E8 Gabriel Sackey x The Black Sherpa (Stand for something)
In this episode, we speak to Gabriel Sackey. At the time of recording he was a client engagement consultant within the tech industry who started his professional journey later than most. Gabriel shares his candid observations of growing up in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:34:51
E7 Anand Madhvani x The Black Sherpa (The Gift of Challenge)
Anand Madhvani is Head of Sales, Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, a large pharmaceutical company. Anand is a lateral thinker who is passionate about enhancing organisational capabilities and its power in shifting mindset and performa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:31:41
E6: Octavia Goredema x The Black Sherpa (A Million Dollars!)
Octavia Goredema MBE is a career coach and the founder of Twenty Ten Agency. Her mission is to help underrepresented professionals advance their careers. Octavia is the author of
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:29
E5: Ryan Scott x The Black Sherpa (Taking pride in where you're from and redefining the 5:31 Club)
Ryan Scott leads Twentysix, a digital marketing agency based in the UK. Over the last fifteen years he has worked his way up from an entry role in the business, taking over the reigns of CEO in 2019.Ryan is passionate about creating a f...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:32:52
E4: Samuel Pygall x The Black Sherpa (Team of Rivals)
Sam Pygall has worked in the healthcare sector for over 20 years and is currently serving as the Commercial Strategy and Operations Lead for MSD UK. Over the course of his career with MSD, Sam has gained a broad set of experiences and consisten...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:49