The KJ Podcast

Episode 11: KJ and BAMM: Leadership, Transition & Educational Growth with former head teacher Shirleyann Jones 🎙️

🎙️ In this episode of The KJ Podcast, our Bennu Ambassadors join me in conversation with inspiring former head teacher Shirleyann Jones. ✨ 🌍 We dive deep into classroom dynamics and school culture, exploring how to better support and empower children today. Shirleyann shares her invaluable insights on leading with impact, cultivating creativity, navigating the aftermath of SATs, managing the Year 7 transition, and nurturing the next generation of leaders. 🌟 🎧 Co-hosted by the brilliant children from BAMM: Bennu Ambassadors for Mind Matters, this is a powerful, essential conversation about purpose, educational leadership, and ensuring mental health remains at the heart of learning. ⭐️

Episode 10: KJ and BAMM: Creativity, Culture & Performing Arts with Akosua Boakye BEM 🎙️

🎙️In this episode of The KJ Podcast, our Bennu Ambassadors join me in conversation with the inspiring Akosua Boakye BEM ✨ Founder and CEO of AkomaAsa Performing Arts Academy. 🌍 We explore how dance, music, and cultural education can empower children and young people, build resilience, and create lasting impact. Akosua reflects on her journey in the arts, from teaching, to her role as Cub Academy Coordinator and Children's Casting Director for Disney's The Lion King 🦁, to her work as a director and choreographer, sharing insights on leadership, creativity, and nurturing the next generation. ⭐️

Episode 9: Finding the Unique Perspective with Michael Adshead🎙️

🎙️ In this episode of The KJ Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Michael Adshead. A   poet, photographer, and former London taxi driver with the gift of the gab. With humour, honesty, and heart, Micky shares how he’s turned life’s journeys into creative expression. From navigating the streets of London to capturing moments through words and images, his story is one of transformation, storytelling, and finding beauty in the everyday. 🎧 A reflective and vibrant conversation on creativity, perspective, and the stories that shape us.

Episode 8: Music, Purpose & Progress with Byron Gold 🎙️

🎙️ In this episode of The KJ Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Byron Gold. Creative Director, Recording Artist, and leader of the Stratford East Singers. Byron’s passion for music, leadership, and youth empowerment shines through as he shares his journey of creativity, purpose, and growth. This episode didn’t come without its hurdles, from tech issues to merging recordings, but as Byron shares, it’s all about progress over perfection. We embraced the learning curve and leaned into what matters most: showing up, staying real, and letting the story unfold. 🎧 A powerful and uplifting conversation about purpose, perseverance, and leading with impact.

Episode 7: Style, Sport & Success with Giuseppe Nkansah & Pharrell Springer 🎙️✨

In this episode, I sit down with two inspiring guests who are making waves in fashion and sport. 🪡 Giuseppe Nkansah: A visionary fashion designer who showcased his latest collection at London Fashion Week 2024. ⚽ Pharrell Springer: A professional footballer, model, and PE teacher balancing success on and off the field. We explore the creative mindset behind design, the discipline of athletics, and the resilience needed to thrive in competitive industries. Giuseppe and Pharrell share their journeys, offering insights into overcoming challenges, staying motivated, and the power of self-belief. 🎧 A dynamic conversation on creativity, ambition, and the drive to succeed.