Episodes

Today's episode is a celebration of Black History Month and I had an opportunity to speak to a pioneer in the Black British Community Wilf Walker OBE , one of the founders of the Notting Hill Carnival and revered figure in the music and entertainment industry. Wilf helped shaped the Glastonbury festival with Michael Leavers to what is today and promoted an impressive roster of musicians and artists across the UK, such as Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scott Heron, Aswad, Musical Youth, Youssou N'Dour, R...

In today's episode I got to speak to former Rugby League professional Anthony Mullally who's career saw him playing at home and internationally. Anthony not only represented Ireland at the World Cup but won the 2017 Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford playing for Leeds Rhinos,or those who do not about the sport this is the equivalent of Manchester United winning the Premier League (no small feat). After a stellar career Anthony found himself being called to a different and we discussed tha...

A keyword that came up again and again in today's episode was "Equanimity" and it was brought to my attention by London based yoga teacher Zaz Grumbar . Zaz has over 20 years experience teaching and practising yoga and I was fortunate enough to have her unpack what yoga is all about, from the different schools to the practitioners journey and the relationship between the teacher and the student. And If you're wondering what exactly equanimity in yoga is all about have a listen to this amazing e...

There are few languages that truly universal and one them is the language of dance, travelling, connecting and communicating all across the world. In this episode I spoke to the Artistic Director and Founder of The Portobello Dance School Mark Elie, where classical and contemporary dance is taught up and coming British talent. We discussed his journey of over 4 decades in Classical Ballet, which saw him working and studying in the UK, US and Portugal. Today Mark champions Black British Ballet w...

The very nature of life is that it is a daily struggle and through overcoming that struggle we become that little bit stronger, in the words of Bruce Lee "Do not pray for an easy life, but for the strength to endure a difficult one". In this episode I sat down with Olympic Weightlifter and Head Coach of West London Lifters Laura Denise Ramsay-Overall (aka Coach LD) who has over 25 years expertise in the sport. We had an incredible conversation not only about journey within in the Olympic Weightl...

When it comes to happiness and quality of life people often think of the financial wealth, but the truth is that richness comes down to health. Whether that be a healthy body, mindset or relationships, if either are lacking you will quickly come to think your life poor regardless of your bank balance. In this episode I speak to Health, Wellness and Fitness expert Artur Zolkiewicz, who is a leading figure in the industry having written for numerous publications from Men's Health magazine to Men's...

I got a chance to sit down music guru Nick Raphael who has had career of over 25 years in the music industry and until recently was the CEO of Capital Records. Nick has signed some of the biggest names in the business from Jay Z to Sam Smith to Liam Payne to Paloma Faith including working with Ed Sheeran and Victoria Beckham and the list goes on and on. In this time he has received multiple platinum albums, number 1 hits and an Academy Award, but for me the remarkable quality of his is that he h...

A little teaser from Episode 16 of The Point of U which drop on Sunday 5th June 2022 .

How many of us truly follow our passion in life to the career we always wanted or settle for what life has presented to us? In today's episode I sat down with gentle giant Benjamin Glynn- Phillips, a man who always found a way to fulfil his passions through his work. From running nightclubs in Wales and managing a punk band, to open a successful Tattoo shop, to becoming the manager of the iconic Saville Row menswear store Drake's. Ben now runs the prestigious Roger Gracie Academy HQ in London; ...

In today's episode I speak to Lillie Allen aka The Duke of Blonde , Lillie is a motorcycle enthusiast and brand ambassador whose biking journey can be followed on instagram. A few years ago I too considered owning a motorbike and was met with a lot trepidation and concern from friend and family who referred to the idea as 'death on wheels'. Suffice to say I bought the bike, took to the road and it was one the most thrilling experiences I had ever had albeit a short lived one. Lillie took a simi...

Storybooks form and shape our childhood often leaving lasting impressions throughout our lives and occasionally a book appears that's impact is so great it transcends generations. Today I'm joined by Portobello local (situated in Notting Hill, London) and literary legend Michael de Souza, writer and creator of the iconic 'Rastamouse' series. Rastamouse has gone on to become a hugely children's book and BBC tv show, educating, entertaining and inspiring young kids with its celebration of Afro-Car...

In today's episode I has the pleasure to talk to filmmaker Chris Skarratt, Chris is the founder of The Cleveland Agency film company and works in the heart of London's cultural heritage and theatre. He has made films for some of the biggest names out there from Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, BAFTA winner Ralph Fiennes and institutions such as the Natural History Museum to name but a few. An incredibly insightful and engaging guest Chris shared his love of the arts, film and the key business tools he h...

Today I'm joined by fellow podcaster Stan ' The Man' Ikwu who formerly co-hosted over 100 episodes of 'The Voice of Mail' podcast. He has since gone on to launch his own show on Stereo 'Anime Squad'. This episode is particularly special to me as Stan was in fact the first guest I sat down and recorded a podcast with back in 2020, unfortunately as you all know the world got hit by corona. So we made a plan to catch up again after a crazy year and a bit to give it a second go, I'm pleased to say i...

The theme of mental health is a very important one, and deserves to be taken seriously. With so many people dealing with the difficulties that come along as result from it. In this episode I talk to Mental Health champion Aadam Afghan and we go deep into recognising the signs, stigmas and treatment of mental health issues. There are plenty of things you might think aren't related to your life or important enough for your attention but getting more acquainted with someone who suffers from OCD can...

So I am really excited to present to you the final episode of my two-part part special with legendary martial arts master Mauricio Gomes, if you haven't listened to part one you can listen to it here: https://www.thepointofu.com/a-masterclass-part-one/ In part two Mauricio covered his son'S (GOAT Roger Gracie) transition to MMA, he also gives some really interesting and entertaining stories about his life teaching and around the world, including a very brief role in a blockbuster movie... This e...

Today's episode is part 1 of a two part interview with jiujitsu legend Mauricio Gomes, who one the most highly ranked jiujitsu masters' in the world. We discussed his jiujitsu journey, the impact this martial art has had on people across the world and the career of his son 'GOAT' Roger Gracie. It was such a pleasure to record with Mauricio and he provided so much Information that I decided to divide it into two episodes so that all that good content would not be lost; he is an individual who is ...

The amount of people who have been asking me about CrossFit lately has really surprised me. In today's podcast I speak to Grant Reynolds, an London based coach at CrossFit Harrow and ask him all the questions you want answered including: "What is CrossFit?", What are its principles/philosophy on how we should approach working out both physically & mentally so as to achieve our goals whether they be fitness related but also life-related. We unpack what it means for athletes or clients who want be...

On today's episode I am joined by self-defence expert Nick Wood, Nick is not only Head Striking coach at Roger Gracie (RGA) HQ) Academy; but also has a wide client base that ranges from actors to supermodels, in addition to running a personal security company. We talk the stark reality of violence that one can be faced with day to day how the right training and mindset can help us be situationally aware in order for an attack not succeed! We also discuss what steps women can take to protect th...

You literally are what you eat and today there's more choice than ever about what we put into our bodies and how we choose it. In today's episode I speak to Rayder Nogueira Machado health food specialist and founder of super food company Amavida, I'm sure you've heard of the Brazilian super fruit açai renowned for it's antioxidants that can help boost your immune system as well reduce inflammation (among other benefits!). That is just one of the high quality products Rayder and his team bring t...

Have you been feeling stuck in your career and life? Do the hours just fly by, leaving a lot of unanswered questions about what is next for yourself or how to improve on things that see magnificently simple but might be better if they were done differently. Maybe it's time discuss coaching with someone who can give direct feedback from their expertise as well help guide you through this journey so we know where our strengths lie while also identifying gaps. Beau Rambaut is an expert in the fiel...

In today's episode I sit down with my good friend, up and coming actor and star of BBC TV drama Silent Witness Jason Wong. We talk about his incredible film career working with the likes of Guy Ritchie (director), academy award winner Matthew McConaughey and Hong Kong legend Anthony Wong. All this plus so many other topics from acting to racism during the pandemic, he shares with us some of the recent projects in which he has been involved including some big budget productions that he is co-star...

Financial literacy is not just about money. Financial knowledge can be applied in so many aspects of life, and former investment banker Jalal El Hazzat has the insight to show you how! He sat down with me to share his secrets for building personal wealth through smart investing decisions. We covered everything from his career in banking in some of the biggest blue chip companies in London and New York through to demystifying crypto. It's hard to be financially literate if you're not educated on ...

Welcome to the premiere episode of my brand-new podcast! In this captivating launch, I have the privilege of sitting down with Judy Harrison , a highly experienced psychotherapist and the esteemed Director of Azalea Therapy. With over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Judy brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. We delve into the fascinating world of therapies, exploring the various approaches to mental well-being such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), p...

Welcome to my podcast trailer hitting you with a taste of things to come! Do not miss the premiere launch of my show which will be landing on Wednesday 27th October and a bonus episode on 2 days later on Friday 29th October! Follow The Point of U at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepointofu?lang=en Website: https://www.thepointofu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-point-of-u-podcast/?viewAsMember=true ...