Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
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Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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On Race to the Top, former CEO, business leader and author, Oke Eleazu, talks to Leaders of Colour about their experiences in breaking the glass ceiling and making it to the top in their profession. We understand how they arrived, survived and thrived in business. This is your home for weekly doses of inspiration, education and enlightenment.

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Belonging Beyond Skin Deep: Sim Sanni on Race, Identity, and Resilience

Mar 28, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode "Race to the Top" I had an enlightening conversation with Sim Sanni, an independent advisor at the John Lewis Partnership and one of their first black female store managers. Sim…

The Power of Altruism: Glyn Blaze's Inspiring Story of Hope and Community Support

Mar 21, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode of Race to the Top, I had the pleasure of speaking with Glyn Blaize, COO of Lafosse, who shared his remarkable journey as a person of colour in East London. Glyn opened up about his…

Delroy Corinaldi: From Players to Coaches: Exploring the Challenges of Black Footballers in Management Roles

Mar 14, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode of ;Race to the Top, I sit down with Delroy Corinaldi, executive director and co-founder of the Black Footballers Partnership. We dive into the critical issue of the lack of…

Code-Switching and Authenticity: Finding Your Voice in Diverse Spaces with Dr. Stacey Moore

Mar 07, 2025 1h 15m

In this episode of "Race to the Top," I had the joy of catching up with my friend and collaborator, Dr.Stacy Moore, founder of Inner Circles and a passionate and brilliant psychologist. We discussed…

Building Bridges: Sam Kasumu's Mission to Empower Underrepresented Communities

Feb 28, 2025 1h 11m

In this episode of Race to the Top," I had a brilliant conversation with Sam Kasumu, a prominent social entrepreneur and former senior special advisor to the Prime Minister. We explored his unique…

Fear, Creativity, and a Dash of Chaos: Frank Starling Recipe for Success

Feb 14, 2025 1h 5m

In this episode of "Race to the Top," I had the pleasure of speaking with Frank Starling, a dynamic leader in the realm of creativity and diversity. We kicked off our conversation by exploring the…

Janine Irons: The making of a modern musical impresario | Season 2 Episode 3

Feb 07, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode of Race to the Top, I got to have a bit of a fanboy moment chatting to Janine Irons, who is the CEO and Co-founder Of Tomorrow's Warriors (TW). TW is the most incredible talent…

Lights, Camera, Segregation: Charles Burnett on Making Movies and Dodging Trouble

Jan 31, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode of "Race to the Top" I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the legendary filmmaker Charles Burnett. Picture this: a young Charles navigating the vibrant yet segregated streets…

Why Sir TrevorPhillips doesn’t care if you like him: A Masterclass in Racial Realities

Jan 24, 2025 56m

In this episode of "Race to the Top" I had the privilege of speaking with Sir Trevor Phillips, a prominent figure in the fight for racial equity. Trevor shared his remarkable journey, highlighting…

Tolu Farinto: Why having amazing mentors really matters | Episode 8

Aug 30, 2024 1h 13m

In this episode of "Race to the Top," I had the pleasure of speaking with Tolu Farinto, a dynamic individual with a passion for music and a commitment to making a positive impact. Tolu shared…

Damian Thompson: From Barbados to London with Love | Episode 7

Aug 23, 2024 1h 16m

Join us in this enlightening episode of Race to the Top as we delve into Damian Thompson's remarkable journey. From his early days in Barbados to navigating the challenges of assimilation and…

From underestimated to unstoppable: From the woman that gave us Love Island

Aug 16, 2024 1h 9m

Welcome to the latest episode of "Race to the Top" with Oke Eleazu! In this episode, Oke interviews Angela Jain, Director of Non-Scripted for ITV Studios. They discuss her journey in the television…

Becky Royle: Wisdom of an Ethical Headhunter | Episode 5

Aug 09, 2024 1h 5m

Welcome to the latest episode of "Race to the Top" with Oke Eleazu! In this episode, Oke sits down with Becky Royle, Partner and Practice Head at search firm, Odgers Berndtson to discuss her journey…

Steph Pearce Power: The Manicured Nail in The Velvet Fist | Episode 4

Aug 01, 2024 58m

In this episode of "Race to the Top," host Steph Pearce-Power, former Communications Director at MAC Cosmeticsshares her inspiring journey of rising up in the beauty industry, navigating challenges…

Dr Paula Franklin: Always listen to the doctor | Episode 3

Jul 26, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode of "Race to the Top," we talk to Dr. Paula Franklin, former Chief Medical Officer at Bupa, about her life experiences, including her multicultural upbringing in Hackney, working as a…

Claire Linney: From Beauty to Children's Books' | Episode 2

Jul 19, 2024 1h 4m

In this episode we talk to Claire Linney, Global Strategy Director at Unilever about her journey from a small village in the Hampshire to being a leader at one of the biggest companies in the…

Raj Tulisiani: The Sword of Truth! | Episode 1

Jul 12, 2024 1h 13m

In this episode we talk to Raj Tulsiani. CEO of Green Park, the search business that focuses on diverse candidates. In this wide ranging interview Raj talks about the difficulties growing up in the…

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