From Stuck to Unstoppable with Aneeka Tariq

Tiny Teachers (Humans in Training) with Emily Greenwood

In this episode, Milo returns for one more episode to sit down with Emily Greenwood from UEL's Early Years Institute to explore the fascinating world of infant development. From the moment babies are born, they are already learning, but how does that process actually work? Emily takes Milo through the science behind early childhood development, unpacking how babies make sense of the world around them and what those first crucial years mean for how we all learn. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about the human mind, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Sounds of East London: Music, Memory & Community with Katherine Green.

Sounds of East London: Music, Memory & Community explores the vibrant musical landscape of East London and the powerful role that sound plays in shaping community identity, memory, and culture. In this episode, Katherine Green of Rendezvous Projects joins the conversation to discuss how local music scenes, stories, and shared listening experiences help document and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the area. We also touch on Katherine’s upbringing and the experiences that inspired her passion for community-led creative work. The episode explores how Rendezvous Projects helps communities find and express their voice through creative collaboration, highlighting some of the projects they have delivered and the impact these initiatives have had locally. The discussion reflects on how music connects generations, captures the spirit of local communities, and amplifies the voices of East London’s diverse populations. Listeners will also get a glimpse into what Rendezvous Projects may be developing in the future, offering insight into how sound can continue to act as both an archive of the past and a catalyst for community connection moving forward.

From Stuck to Unstoppable with Aneeka Tariq

Saul Payne from the Student Life team steps in as host being joined by Aneeka Tariq for East London Sport for a grounded, energising conversation on motivation, habits, and the inspirations that sustain both fitness journeys and wider life goals. Together, Saul Payne and Aneeka Tariq explore why motivation often fades after the January highs of resolutions and “new year, new me” thinking. They unpack the emotional and practical reasons we lose momentum, and focus on the systems, routines, and mindset shifts that help reduce disappointment and keep progress consistent long after initial motivation runs out.

Black Future Month (Part 2)

Milo is joined by Karli-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, a creative ethnographer who shares her journey from fine art to ethnography, emphasising the importance of immersive research and cultural storytelling in sharing authentic narratives within the creative space. Karli-Jade and Milo touch on the challenges of tokenism, the need for authentic engagement and what home truly means for children of the diaspora. Karli-Jade also shares thoughts on how Black History Month can evolve through continuous representation and reeducation.

Black Futures Month (Part 1)

How can we build for the future of our communities whilst keeping history alive? For this episode, Milo draws on a member of his own community to understand how we can endeavor to sculpt brighter futures, even through seemingly unrelated work. Milo is joined by Nadu Placca Rodriguez, a self-proclaimed 'event extraordinaire', who shares her experience of breaking new ground through events, education and building global bridges.