Black Create Connect Podcast

Ep 7 - How to truly add value regardless of your background ft. Adrian Mcdonald

 Adrian is a senior recruiter with over 10+ years of experience in data, tech and digital hiring. He has mastered how to connect with best in class professionals, helping candidates develop great careers. By listening and having open communication, Adrian helps candidates to uncover their personal and career aspirations. Adrian has helped build teams in companies ranging from small start-ups to large corporations across the US, UK, Asia and mainland Europe. He is skilled in 360, end-to-end, full-cycle recruiting, business partnering, building and managing recruitment teams, business leadership, process development and strategic market mapping.
Alicia and Adrian discuss :
- What influenced him to embark in a career in recruitment
- The barriers he came across trying to get into recruitment
- The importance of diverse hiring
- Working for ethnic minority founders
- How to best retain relationships
- How to transition into a career in marketing
Connect with Adrian on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmcdonald01/

Ep 6 - Creating a game changing social media app - tayp ft. James Mercer

James Mercer is a social media disruptor, and the Founder of Tayp, a new social media app that allows users to communicate through 90 second voice notes. James has extensive experience working as a Social media strategist and director amongst some of the most noteworthy agencies including Misfits, Freuds and WPP. \
In this episode Alicia and James discuss:
- Why he quit working full time to start his own social media app tayp
- Growth and funding plan for tayp
- Social Media strategy, and what key factors to. consider when creating a game changing strategy
- A REAL insight into starting a career within PR - Learning how to adapt your working style where appropriate
- Accurately charging for your time when working within an agency
- How to best build your network online and build a respectable Linked In account
- How to develop a positive social media persona
Sign up for the latest updates on tayp - https://tayp.app/
Connect with James here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamercer/ 

Ep 5 - How to best navigate in a corporate environment as a Black professional

Edmund is Senior Associate - Student Talent Attraction and Acquisition at EY who has a degree and masters in HR Management, DEI, Recruitment and selection. He currently Leads the Black Heritage program at EY, which aims to drive more black graduates into EY as employees. Follow or request to connect on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmund-young-assoc-cipd-034460a1/  
 
In this Episode Alicia and Edmund discuss: 
 
- Finding his identity growing up as a Ghanaian born male in London
- The careers we were taught vs the careers we chose
- Key things to take note of when establishing yourself in a new role and company 
- Negotiating salaries and knowing your worth
- How to utilise Linked In for your career growth 
- How to best prepare for job interviews

Ep 4 - Transitioning as a Creative Director Lagos to London ft. Ndukwe Onuoha

Alicia sits down with Ndukwe Onuoha, Creative and Film Director, Copywriter and Poet from Lagos, Nigeria. Ndukwe has two albums on different online music distribution platforms and performances within and outside Nigeria, his aim is to use the art form to draw attention to questions of identity and self.
In this Episode Alicia and Ndukwe discuss:
- Moving from Lagos to UK and choosing not to live in London
- How to BEST develop creative ideas
- How to take constructive criticism as a creative
- How to identify and make the most of your gifts
- Writing poetry and poetic influences
Connect with Ndukwe on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ndukwe/ Check out Ndukwe's Creative portfolio - https://ndukwe.co.uk/ Listen to his Poetry album here - https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ndukwe-onuoha/1272271774

Ep 3 - Becoming an award winning business owner in a white dominated industry ft Selina Morgan- Gayle

 In this Episode Alicia Sits down with UK’s First Black Female Multi Award-Winning Civil, Commercial, Employment & Workplace Mediator, Founder & CEO of SMG Mediation Ltd, Selina Morgan Gayle. Selina won her first award in 2018, and has been running her business for almost 8 years. Selina has an extensive legal academia, knowledge and experience including in Employment & Family law, and she takes pride in facilitating individuals and businesses in mediation to resolve their disputes into an agreed settlement. 
 
In this Episode, Selina and Alicia discuss: 
- Why after Selina was made redundant she decided to work for herself 
- Being a Single mum and growing a business in a white male dominated industry 
- What Mediation is and how it's useful 
- Selina's career journey and key influences and spiritual practices
- Common business cases SMG Mediation have had to mediate 
To enquire about Selina's services, please contact Selina on +(44)0207 406 1456 or email me on selina@smgmediation.co.uk 
 
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Ep 2 - Understanding your purpose as a Black Creative ft Ray Stylie & Philip Morris

In this episode, Alicia invites two of her school friends, Ray and Phil, who have both been successful in their creative paths. Ray is a musician and has had features on BET, BBC, The Beat London, and Red Box Rec to name a few. Philip is the Artistic Director at Trybe House Theatre following a period as Trainee Director at the Royal Court Theatre. His journey into directing began at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) in 2015 where he started as an intern. He has worked on plays within the Young Vic, National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and more.
In this episode, they discuss:
• How we understand our purpose
• School memories
• Black men mental health
• Growing as a black creative - key tips
• Advantages and disadvantages being black in creative fields 
• The importance of community
 
Connect with the guests: 
Ray - https://instagram.com/raystylie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Phil - https://instagram.com/philipjmorris?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Trybe house theatre - https://instagram.com/trybehouse?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
 
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Ep 1 - Black Create Connect -The Founder’s Intro

This is episode one of Black Create Connect, a podcast where we connect with black professionals who are passionate about connecting black people and building their careers.
This episode is the introduction episode with the founder of the Black Create Connect community, Alicia Latoya Richardson. She talks about her personal career journey and highlights some key career challenges, learnings and insightful experiences that have led her to become passionate about connecting black professionals to each other, creating opportunities and building an equitable community. 
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