Episodes
In case you missed it, Marcella joined us last week to share her research on domestic tourism in the UK and why Ethnic Minorities make up only 0.1% (not a typo) of the market! It's a fascinating listen that will change your persepctive on travel! Listen Now: https://youtu.be/KxyhZDw1Ybc
As ever, we had to get to know Marcella a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where touch on potential, risk, adversity, influence, resilience and more by asking her:
Who is the richest person in your phonebook?
Who has the most potential that you know?
Who is the most influential person you know?
You ...
Only 0.1% of ethnic minorities engage in domestic tourism, here's why...| Before Our Friends Die #33
We are back after an extended summer break to bring you a fantastic episode on domestic UK tourism!
We're joined by expert in the feild, Dr Marcella Daye who shares with us her latest research into domestic tourism by Ethnic Minorities in the UK.
Marcella is a fantastic communicator with a history working in radio and she shares her unique perspective with the network, bringing the Jamaican vibes to akhi&saltfish via her time working for the Jamaica Tourist Board and researching how Jamaica has faced barriers to have command of its culture in terms of tourism. It was a fascinating entry int...
In case you missed it, Danny joined us last week to share his TOP 10 TIPS ON HOW TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR LINKEDIN! It's a good one that will change your career prospects to check it out now!
https://youtu.be/PH69fuAPzbU
It's fair to say Danny is an enigma who inspires. He brings his energy to this episode like no other and talks us through his jouney of washing pots 3 years ago (despite having 3 masters, not a typo. That's right, THREE MASTERS!) to his current goal and how he intends to pursue a vision of being a Careers Director in the next 5 years. Bringing excitement back to the industry. ...
In this episode of Before Our Friends Die, we are thrilled to have the incredible Danny Mirza join us to share his expert insights on leveraging LinkedIn for success. Whether you're a student, job seeker, entrepreneur, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this video is packed with the top 10 tips you need to know to maximise your potential on LinkedIn.
Danny Mirza, an award- winning LinkedIn strategist and career coach, brings his extensive knowledge and experience to the table as he takes us through each tip, offering practical advice and actionable strategies that can p...
How (and why) to improve your mental health by halving your screen time | Before Our Friends Die #30
This is a special episode of Before Our Friends Die because we are joined by Arran Kirton, multi-business owner and host of The Silent Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss phone usage. It’s something we all do and to be honest, it’s something we could all probably do better.
Arran has found a solution which he calls the CYL Box (CYL meaning Control Your Life). It’s a customisable storage box for your phone that will lock it away for a set time to prevent it from ruining your objectives with dopamine producing distractions and notifications but still allow you to access it in case of emergency. ...
In case you missed it, Dempsey "The Mauler" Madden a Northampton boxer, came on the show last week to discuss his journey as the son of a boxer into forming his own identity. Listen back to our fascinating conversation with the 3 and 1 pro by checking our episode 36 of SOFA SENSEI'S: https://youtu.be/1hDVGhUgJGM
We had to get to know Dempsey a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we explore weddings in Las Vegas, American boxing fans and sobriery while asking him our 7 signature questions:
Who is the richest person in your phonebook?
Who has the most potential that you know?
Wh...
We recently caught up with 3-1 pro-boxer from Northampton, Dempsey Madden, to discuss his start in boxing being part of a pugilistic family. We learn about his amateur career that was put on ice and how a moment watching Kieron Conway vs Ted Cheeseman in a pub changed his life, drawing him into the pro ranks.
Dempsey talks us through his record, including his shock loss at the end of 2022. He reflects on what happened that night, how his preparation went and what he's doing differently now to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"The Mauler" Madden, was increibly gracious and open and we wi...
In case you missed it, Reiss 'Showy' Taylor a Birmingham boxer, came on the show last week to discuss his journey as a road warrior, facing the best in upcoming talent while taking as little damage as possible. Listen back to our fascinating conversation with the UK's shortest pro by checking our episode 34 of SOFA SENSEI'S: https://youtu.be/hx5PML4hEPA
We had to get to know Reiss a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:
Who is the richest person in your phonebook?
Who has the most potential that you know?
Who is the most influential person you know?
You are at your best ...
Today we meet Reiss Taylor, a retired boxer from Birmingham who made a name for himself being a crafty journeyman and also holds the record as the UK's shortest pro-boxer.
We talk through his fascinating career, how a stint in football gave him an unrivalled work ethic that translated into boxing and helped him fulfil his dream of making a name for himself.
We also talk through the challenges he faced with boxing and why making the conscious decision to become a road warrior and compete as a journeyman was the best one for his career.
Connect with him and wish him well in retirement as you ...
Check out our full conversation with Jane Pilcher and Hannah Deakin-Smith now:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/S7d_KFeMjnI
Part 2: https://youtu.be/O3CYyhNDsXs
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In case you missed it, Jane and Hannah came on the show last week to discuss their pioneering work in the Sociology of Names, including what the impact that getting your name constantly mispronounced can have on you and what to do if you're unsure on how to say someone's name.
Listen back to that fascinating episode by listening to episode 28 of Before Our Friends Die: https://youtu.be/S7d_KFeMjnI
Learn more about When I Grow Up: https://www.whenigrowupbook.co.uk/
As ever, we had to get to know Jane and Hannah a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask them:
Who is the rich...
Welcome to Before Our Friends Die, the podcast where we explore interesting topics that make you think. In this episode, we are joined by Jane Pilcher, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Nottingham Trent University, and researcher Hannah Deakin-Smith, as we dive into the fascinating world of names.
Did you know that your last name often links to the occupation you or your ancestors did? For example, the name Smith usually indicates a family history of blacksmithing or goldsmithing.
Have you ever questioned why do 95% of women who marry a man change their surname? We explore the histo...
In case you missed it, Nomadic Libaax came on the show last week to discuss his historically informed poetry and his journey in spoken word. It was an incredible conversation that touched on facing adversity, self-belief and religion.
Listen back to that fascinating episode of Cool.Fine.Done.Wicked: https://youtu.be/RGsgy4At80k
Visit his poetry platform ‘Poetically Perplexed’ now: https://www.poetically-perplexed.com/
Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_libaax/
Our Cool.Fine.Done.Wicked Shuffle Playlist [YOUTUBE]: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Kd9Oa...
This week on the show, we had the pleasure of hosting poet, Nomadic Libaax, who joined us to discuss his captivating style of rhythm-assisted poetry that draws inspiration from historical and social contexts and brings him closer to his Somali roots as it is known as the Nation of Poets.
He also shares the thought process behind his unique stage name, making for an insightful conversation that touched on important topics such as overcoming obstacles, self-belief, and the significance of religion.
If you're an aspiring poet who wants to know more about the creative process and business end...
WELCOME TO SOFA SENSEI'S FIGHT NIGHT LIVE WATCHING #UFC286 AFTER A HECTIC WEEK IN COMBAT SPORTS! WE DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF UFC 286 AS THEY HAPPEN!
THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:
- FURY USYK ARGUING OVER A REMATCH CLAUSE!
- BUATSI LEAVING EDDIE HEARN AND DAZN FOR SKY
- KELL BROOK TEASE A FIGHT WITH CONOR BENN!
- MCGREGOR MAKES UFC SACK USADA?
- AND LOTS MORE!
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WELCOME TO SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN AFTER A HECTIC WEEK IN COMBAT SPORTS! THIS WEEK WE'RE JOINED BY 2-0 PRO BOXER, NICO "THE MINI MAGICIAN" MICHAEL!
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WE DISCUSS FURY USYK NEGOTIATIONS...THE FIGHT IS OFF!
THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:
- OKOLIE KNOCKOUT EVERYONE BUT HIS OPPONENT IN MANCHESTER...IS HE THE WORLDS BEST CRUISER?
- KELL BROOK EYEING A COMEBACK, BUT HOW DOES HE FAIR AGAINST THE DOMESTIC STOCK?
- DANA WHITE CONFIRMS COVINGTON VS EDWARDS
- NGANNOU CLAIMS USMAN WAS INJURED
- AND LOTS MORE!
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In case you missed it, Tommy Gale came on the show last week to discuss his career in social work, including what he loves and where he can see room for improvement. Listen back to that fascinating episode by listening to episode 26 of Before Our Friends Die: https://youtu.be/OOHHdaI5j-A
Before we got stuck into our usual get to know questions with Tommy, we learned about his student-led, non-profit project aiming to make Oxford and Cambridge applications more accessible for everyone – www.InsideUni.org
Applying to university can be pretty confusing, especially if you don’t have access to m...
WELCOME TO SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN AFTER A HECTIC WEEK IN COMBAT SPORTS!
WE DISCUSS THE LATEST IN FURY USYK NEGOTIATIONS...THE FIGHT SEEMS TO BE ON!
THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:
- KATIE TAYLOR VS CHANTELLE CAMERON ANNOUNCED!
- THE 50 RICHEST ATHLETES OF ALL TIME ANNOUNCED INCLUDING 7 BOXERS
- JAKE PAUL RUN AWAY FROM FLOYD MAYWEATHER!!
- POWER SLAP CROWNS IT'S FIRST WORLD CHAMPS!
- AND LOTS MORE!
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The rewards and challenges of being a frontline social worker in London | Before Our Friends Die #26
Being a social worker is a privileged position. You have the opportunity to provide the structure that will (hopefully) see a young person make the best choices available to them when they meet a crossroad in their life. That can change the course of their destiny.
Tommy Gale, Social Worker and Co-Founder of InsideUni, posted on LinkedIn about his average day as a social worker and we were intrigued. Have a listen to our conversation with him where we delve into the career, his professional journey thus far including a degree in politics from Cambridge University and a Frontline training pr...
JON JONES IS THE CONSENSUS GOAT - BUT HERE'S WHY HE NEEDS TO LOSE..| SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN #7
WELCOME TO SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN IN THE AFTERMATH OF WHAT WAS A HISTORIC NIGHT AT THE OFFICE FOR JON JONES WHO CEMENTS HIS LEGACY AS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
WE DISCUSS THE WHOLE UFC 285 MAIN CARD INCLUDING WHAT NEXT FOR THE FIGHTERS AND KAHVAN EXPLAINS THAT WHAT MAKES JON THE GREATEST FIGHTER OF ALL TIME IS THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAKE HIM A QUESTIONABLE MAN...HIS MENTALITY IS WHY WE LOVE HIM IN SOME WAYS BUT DID HE NEED TO LOSE FOR A KARMIC RETRIBUTION? YOU TELL US IN THE COMMENTS BELOW...
THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:
- CONOR BENN MAKE ANOTHER STATEMENT BUT WE'RE EGGSAUSTED BY THAT S...
In case you missed it, Dom Felix a Northampton boxer who won the Queensbury Cup Light Heavyweight Title, came on the show last week to discuss his journey, sparring experiences, training and opinion on the Light Heavyweight division and YouTube boxing. Listen back to that fascinating episode by listening to episode 27 of SOFA SENSEI'S: https://youtu.be/D-oRJWTqsh4
We had to get to know Dom a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:
Who is the richest person in your phonebook?
Who has the most potential that you know?
Who is the most influential person you know?
You are at y...
WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISDOE OF THE SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN, THIS TIME WE'RE LIVE! FOLLOWING THE STORY AS IT HAPPENS WATCHING JAKE PAUL V TOMMY FURY!
THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:
- CONOR BENN CLEARED BY THE WBC
- TANK V GARCIA CONFIRMED
- ALL THE HEAVYWEIGHTS LINK UP IN SAUDI
- SAUDI PLANNING A BOXING TAKEOVER
- PBC COLLAPSE PENDING?
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Dom is a Northampton Light Heavyweight boxer who has interacted with and sparred the A List of British Boxing including Brendan Ingle, Frank Buglioni, George Groves, James Degale, Dan Azeez, Idris Virgo, Tommy Fury and lots more.
Dom talks us through his record and shares with us his incredible insights from behind the scenes of boxing including the role of crafty journeymen, the tricks promoters will play on your if you’re not the home fighter, the stress of selling tickets to make it as a pro boxer and his pure love of learning more about boxing.
Our conversation (while it focusses on b...
WELCOME TO THE SOFA SENSEI’S SUNDAY SITDOWN WHERE WE DISCUSS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FIGHT WORLD.
THIS WEEK SAW:
- CONOR MCGREGOR START FILMING TUF 31 AND SWITCH UP THE TEAMS
- CARL FROCH BE CARL FROCH BY TALKING ABOUT CARL FROCH (P.S. WE LOVE IT!)
- DAZN CHANGE THEIR PRICES BUT IS THEIR SCHEDULE GOOD ENOUGH?
- WE TRIED BOXING AT TEAM SHOEBOX AND IT WAS...CHALLENGING! WILL BE GO BACK?
AND LOTS MORE!
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In case you missed it, Tyrone Williams a Northampton photographer who won BBC Four’s Great British Photography Challenge in 2021 which was presented by world renowned photographer Rankin. Tyrone came on last week to discuss his work, art, life, and his experience on being on the show. Learn about that and more by listening to episode 24 of Before Our Friends Die.
Please follow Tyrone Williams on socials using the tag below:
@Tyswills / https://www.instagram.com/tyswills/
We had to get to know Tyrone a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:
Who is the richest person in ...
Today we have a special guest, Tyrone Williams, winner of BBC Four’s Great British Photography Challenge! Tyrone is a young photographer from our hometown Northampton he has an incredible eye and sees the world different to me and you. His work focusses on details that most of us would not even notice. His aim is to find ‘beauty in life’s imperfections’, and the results are stunning.
This conversation we had with Tyrone was amazing it explained his journey from picking up his first camera over 10 years ago and to the present being crowned winner of BBC Four’s Great British Photography Chall...
SOFA SENSE'S SUNDAY SITDOWN #4 - CONOR MCGREGOR IS BACK! FURY V USYK IS ON & HOW IS POST-FIGHT LIFE?
WELCOME TO THE SOFA SENSEI’S SUNDAY SITDOWN WHERE WE DISCUSS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FIGHT WORLD.
THIS WEEK SAW:
- CONOR MCGREGOR RETURNS TO ULTIMATE FIGHTER WITH MICHAEL CHANDLER!
- WE STILL DON’T HAVE AN EXPLANATION FOR CONNOR BENN – WHY?!!
- KELL BROOK APOLOGY AND RETIREMENT PLAN FOR FIGHTERS…
- DO WE KNOW MUHAMMAD ALI? - ANSWERING LISTENER QUESTIONS ON THE SIX DEGREES OF SERPARATION.
- USYK VS FURY CONFIRMED FOR APRIL? BUT WHERE?
PLEASE HELP AS MUCH AS YOU CAN IN SUPPORTING THE RINGSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST.
THE RINGSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST HOPE TO CHANGE THE WAY WE CARE FOR OUR BOXING FA...
#24 - “Dana White doesn’t know me…but he will” - Get to know Siju Roseje from MMA TV - SOFA SENSEI’S
In case you missed it, Siju Roseje joined us last time to discuss his career, life, values, and his journey with MMA TV.
Learn about that and more by listening to episode 22 of SOFA SENSEI’S https://youtu.be/ZIpHgbN6-0E.
We had to get to know Siju a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:
Who is the richest person in your phonebook?
Who has the most potential that you know?
Who is the most influential person you know?
You are at your best when you are ______?
One thing you never regret doing?
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
What advice would you now...
SOFA SENSEI’S SUNDAY SITDOWN #3 - BETERBIEV THE MOST DANGEROUS CHAMPION EVER?? MCGREGOR NEARLY DIES!
WELCOME TO SUNDAY SITDOWN WHERE WE DISCUSS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FIGHT WORLD.
THIS WEEK SAW:
-YARDE GET STOPPED BY BETERBIEV
- EUBABNK JR ELBOW GATE
- DANA WHITE UNDERPAYING POWER SLAP FIGHTERS
- FLOYD MAYWEATHER FIGHTING GEORDIE SHORE STAR
- BILLY SAUNDERS CALL TO BEN SHALOM LEAKED
- CONOR MCGREGOR GETS HIT OFF HIS BIKE
- KELL BROOK NEEDS BETTER FRIENDS AFTER RETIREMENT
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Our guest today is Siju Roseje an entrepreneur, businessman, boss, fighter and now CEO of MMA TV, a platform that provides free MMA content to the world.
Siju noticed the gap in the market once he started training in MMA noticing fighters were not making enough money or making on TV.
He decided to lead the charge for change and this is his story on how he did that.
Please watch and listen for the full story out now.
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