What's going on people, you know what time it is!!!! It is time... for another episode and this week I am sitting down with the presenter of football culture, Lamar Aaron!!!! Lamar spent from 8 years of age to 19 in West Ham United's academy before being released and left to take on the real world for himself! Leaving with an ever burning love and passion for the game he was determined to remain within the industry and started producing football related YouTube videos before a presenting opportunity came about for two of the largest names in football, FourFourTwo and Pro Direct Soccer. This wet Lamar's appetite for presenting and led to more opportunities as he has now interviewed some of footballs biggest names including Michail Antonio, Willian, Hector Bellerin and Gareth Bale! He also runs the YouTube channel and Instagram page The Ballers Blueprint, in which he produces his own content shining a spotlight on your favourite footballers, giving you a different side to them that you probably didn't know! He has done pieces on Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Mesut Ozil, who's agent even got in touch with him to say his work was well constructed!!! Over the course of this two part episode we dive into Lamar's mindset after leaving West Ham, and how he fought his way to where he is, and in part two Lamar drops an EXCLUSIVE here on The Blackprint on projects to come so watch this space!!! As always don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE with a friend!! And follow us on Instagram if you haven't already. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackprintpod/ And also keep up to date with what Lamar is up to at the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamaraaron/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theballersblueprint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lamaraaron_?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCB-syVW60p7XW7TvHrQoMA
What is going on people!!! We are back, and this week we have a familiar face…. We are back with part two of our episode with Humphrey who founded the football academy, Lion Heart Football Academy!!! If you haven’t already, make sure you check out part 1, where Humphrey takes us on the journey from life before starting the academy, how he originally wanted to just work within the industry of which he was passionate about, football, but a combination of a university course he had enrolled on and the closure of the academy he was scouting for led him to start thinking about starting his own business. He discusses getting started and the challenges he has faced along the way. In part two we delve into his story a bit further, discussing how he has managed to navigate the last year, dealing with rejection, trying to grow a team but dealing with unreliable staff members, dealing with imposter syndrome, overcoming low periods and the psychological effects on young kids leaving football academies! So make sure you’re tuned in and ready for part two, cause there is a lot to learn from Humphrey’s journey!!! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE and don’t forget you can follow us on Instagram at the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackprintpod/ Also keep up to date with Humphrey and what him and Lion Heart Football are up to at the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionheartfootballacademy/?hl=en-gb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionheartfootballacademy/?hl=en-gb Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionheartftbl LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/lionheart-football-group?trk=public_jobs_topcard_org_name Website: https://lionheartfootball.com/ Enjoy the episode!!!
What's going on people!!! We are back!! And today I am sitting with Humphrey Jr, the founder of Lion Heart Football Academy!!! Humphrey's passion for football saw him playing at a good standard when he was younger, but as he got older and the chances of a professional career slimmed, he decided he wasn't done with the sport and wanted to at least work within the industry. He originally started by doing what everybody else was doing, and went to university, studying a subject he wasn't particularly interested in. Before he then made the decision to have a difficult conversation with his mum and inform her he was looking to drop out and pursue a career within the football industry. After taking this leap he then made it his mission to learn about the non-playing side of the game, developing a strong interest in the coaching and scouting side of the game and volunteering his services to clubs before managing to find a course at a university that was right up his street. It was this course that got him thinking about starting his own business after originally never thinking about the idea, and today he now runs a very successful football academy that develops young players, coaching them through the years with the aim of getting them in through the door of a professional club!!! Join us for part one as Humphrey talks us through from the very beginning to where he is today!!! In part two we tap a bit deeper into Humphrey's story!!! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE!!! Tell a friend to tell a friend and let's grow the Blackprint community!!!!! Also check out how Humphrey and the Lion Heart Football Academy are getting on on their Instagram: @lionheartfootball @lionheartfootballacademy
What is going on la familia, by now I shouldn’t need to tell you what time it is, you should know!!! But just in case you need reminding... it’s Wednesday, it's 7pm, that means, it's time for a new episode!!! This week I sit down with Kai Edwards, co-founder of the collective RM Collective, a group of four audio/visual technicians and creatives who collaborate with artists to produce high quality content!! Kai explains how his passion for media arose through frequent cinema trips with his dad, how he confirmed he wanted to pursue a career in the industry when he gained valuable work experience within it and how he ultimately came to co-founding RM Collective!!! He also gives us insight into how he utilises slow periods to strategise, and gives his advice to aspiring entrepreneurs so tune in to this insightful and motivational conversation and don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Meanwhile, head over to our Instagram and give us a follow over at: @theblackprintpod And don't forget you can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel, just search The Blackprint!!! To keep up to date with Kai's movements and the latest from RM Collective, check them out at the following: Instagram: @kai_edwards Instagram: @r.mcollective YouTube: RM Collective Facebook: RM Collective Soundcloud: RM Collective
What is going on people and welcome back to The Blackprint!!!! It is Wednesday, and today I am joined by another very special guest!!! Today I am joined by the founder of CV Interact, Jenelle Shand!!! As a HR professional, in a previous role Jenelle noticed a lot of individuals struggling with applications, and felt she could make a difference, so set out and started CV Interact!!! Jenelle shares how she started, got her first clients and how recommendations snowballed the business to where it is today!!! How she learned from her original mistakes of setting low prices for her services and also gives her advice to all aspiring entrepreneurs!!! Make sure you tune in to this one!!! And don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Tell a friend to tell a friend and let's grow the community!!!! Don't forget you can also watch the full episode on YouTube. And make sure you check out Jenelle's platforms also at: Website: www.cv-interact.co.uk Instagram: @cvinteract101
Hello and welcome back to The Blackprint! Providing aspiring black entrepreneurs and business owners the blueprint to start your SUCCESS story!!! We are back with another episode, and today I am joined by the founder of CK Talks Money, Clarence!!! In this conversation, Clarence discusses how it was never originally in his plan to even go into finance let alone start his own business helping people with everything mortgages and credit scores. Before all of this his life centred around football until a friend of his advised him to apply for a job at a new Metro Bank branch that was opening. It was this experience that opened his eyes to the world of finance and the rest is history as they say!!!! The energy was high for this informative and inspirational conversation as Clarence talks about wanting to make finance simple for people! So make sure you get a pen out and are ready for the gems Clarence is dropping!!! If you are enjoying the content don't forget to hit that FOLLOW button if you're listening on Spotify and give us a 5 STAR RATING if you're listening on Apple Podcasts! Also don't forget to check out our other platforms. Give us a follow on our Instagram for more content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackprintpod/ Don't forget, you can also watch this, an our other episodes on YouTube! If you head over their please also like, comment, subscribe and share! It really helps the channel out!!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCla_J_i6LB_oUj74T0ln_Sg And if you want to keep up to date with what Clarence is up to, then check out his social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cktalksmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cktalksmoney?lang=en-gb Enjoy the episode!!!
What's going on people!!!! You know what time it isssssss!!!! We are back with another episode, and today I am humbled to announce I am joined by the LEGENDARY, AWARD-WINNING, comedian, actor, and all-round entertainer, A. Dot Comedian!!!! When I tell you this one should not be missed, IT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!!! A.Dot Comedian talks us through how he got started, from primary school days when he would make people around him laugh, to secondary school when he started to take his gift and talent seriously, and be more deliberate about it right through to university which he used as a networking ground to act as the catalyst for his very successful career post university!!! Make sure you open your ears to this one as we unpick his career and how he got to where he is today!!! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!!! Tell a friend to tell a friend and let's grow the community!!!! Also make sure you check out A.Dot Comedian on his platforms: Instagram: @adotcomedian Twitter: @adotcomedian Website: www.adotcomedian.com Don't forget you can also watch this and other episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCla_J_i6LB_oUj74T0ln_Sg Also for the football fans, make sure you check out my weekly Premier League podcast: The Top Bins Pod, links below: Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCla_J_i6LB_oUj74T0ln_Sg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-top-bins-pod/id1529863351 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZXRvcGJpbnNwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw%3D
What's going on people!!! Today I am joined by author, podcaster, and financial well-being coach Bola Sol!!! We have a very insightful conversation as Bola tells me how she went from working night shifts to writing a book that went no.1 for personal finance on Amazon!!! (Link to her book below) Make sure you're locked in and ready for this one!!! Why not follow us on Instagram at: @theblackprintpod Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube. Tell a friend to tell a friend and let's grow the community!!! If you want to purchase Bola's book 'How to save it: Fix your finances" you can do so using the below link: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Save-Bola-Sol/dp/1529118816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+save+it&qid=1613586737&sr=8-1 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-save-it/bola-sol/9781529118810 And if you want to keep up to date with what Bola is up to or get in touch with her then you can follow her on her social media platforms: Instagram: @bola_sol Twitter: @bola_sol YouTube: Bola Sol And check her out on her own podcast The Last Three Digits at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CuZHLq0zdt5LcqH4TrKB3?si=SzsC0ZmJREa4tWNhPr-29w Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-last-3-digits/id1497703690 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMzViMDhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D Hope you enjoy the episode!!!
Another week, another episode!!! And this week I sit down with Toyosi, who founded Toyo Writes, a brand all about affirmations, art decor, brand design and life coaching!!! Toyosi explains how a spell in the corporate world allowed her to develop her skills and after leaving, she realised these skills plus demand as a result of the global pandemic would lend themselves nicely to starting her own business in art decor and eventually more!!! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE tell a friend to tell a friend and follow us on Instagram at: @TheBlackprintpod Also you can follow Toyosi and what she's up to at: @ToyoWrites
It's another week so that can only mean ONE thing!!! The Blackprint is back with another instalment of inspiration, motivation and gems!!! This week I sit down with serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Goodman Factory, Malik, as he talks me through the various companies he set up prior to setting up the Goodman Factory, his experience of losing money in business and how a trip to Vegas eventually landed with him meeting his business partner! Do not miss this episode as Malik DEFINITELY has some wisdom to impart!!! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE and tell a friend to tell a friend about The Blackprint!!! Follow us on Instagram at: @TheBlackprintPod And subscribe to our YouTube channel at: The Blackprint You can also find what Malik is up to on his social media platforms as he has promised us more to come: Instagram: @MalikBeard Twitter: @MalikBeard And check out Goodman Factory also at: Instagram: @GoodmanFactory Twitter: @GoodmanFactory Facebook: Goodman Factory Website: www.goodmanfactory.com
WE ARE BACK with another instalment of The Blackprint!!! This week, I sit down with the founder of Vass, Zelica Jones, who set up the business support and lifestyle agency after being made redundant from work and determined not to go back to the working world in which she felt like a number!!! Zelica talks us through the inception of Vass, the struggles she faced in the beginning to make ends meet and battling thoughts about whether or not to just go back to work. She also discusses how she developed her ability to sell herself and her business after initially struggling with this and the importance of understanding your client! Tune into this very insightful, motivational and inspirational conversation and check out the second part which is a segment of our conversation in which we talk about race and her experiences to date!!! Meanwhile you can follow us on our other platforms: Instagram: @theblackprintpod YouTube: The Blackprint And check out Zelica and Vass on the following: Zelica: Instagram: @zelicajones Facebook: Zelica Jones Twitter: @zelicajones LinkedIn: Zelica Jones Vass: Instagram: @wearevass Facebook: We Are Vass Twitter: @wearevass LinkedIn: We Are Vass Website: www.wearevass.com
This week I sit down with rap and hip hop artist and social media marketer Acesiz, as he explains how he realised he didn't just want to rely on music. We discuss his musical inspirations, how he was able to collaborate with artists from the U.S, his early stage hustles, what ultimately inspired him to start his own social media marketing company, and how a period of homelessness kept him motivated, to work harder to achieve more. An avid reader and someone who always wants to develop himself, he also gives us a few of this favourite reads, so make sure you check them out! Acesiz may be young but he is certainly wise beyond his years! Don't forget to follow us on our other platforms: Instagram: @theblackprintpod YouTube: The Blackprint Don't forget to follow and subscribe on our other platforms:
This week I sit down with Martha Da Costa-Sherwood, the founder of the Da Cosme Group, a group of companies set up to provide individual, corporate, education and family coaching, training, development, advice and guidance! Martha talks us through how she had always wanted to start her own business, but was not always sure in what. Then after finding herself in a situation where a spell as a head teacher in Nigeria was cut short she had to think about where her passions lay. Tune in to find out her full, inspirational, story and how she is now on the way to serial entrepreneurship! Do something today your future self will thank you for and tune into this episode to gain motivation and inspiration to start your success story! Follow us on our other platforms: Instagram: @theblackprintpod YouTube: The Blackprint
This week, I sit down with Emmanuel Asuquo from The Eman Effect UK. Emmanuel is a renowned financial advisor who has been on many tv shows and given advice on news channels. In this episode Emmanuel talks us through how he started from humble beginnings, didn't particularly thrive in the education system but the right guidance gave him the sheer determination to set his sights and go for it! Get your note pad and pen out and prepare to digest what he is saying here!
In this first episode of The Blackprint, I sit down with Kasey Alexander from The Suit Group as he explains how he came up with the idea to start his own bespoke tailoring company. We discuss what inspired the idea, sourcing funding on his own, and how he managed to sign an exclusive deal with Wycombe Wanderers and the impact of coronavirus. Do something today your future self will thank you for and tune into this episode to gain motivation and inspiration to start your success story!