E4️⃣6️⃣: Appzaloot aims to solve common issues plaguing major social media platforms.  Coming from Mastercard’s Rewards Program and United Nations, Max Thomas (CEO & Founder), believes that with merging loyalty rewards, advertising revenue models and cryptocurrency is an underserved niche market. Partnerships with influencers and Universities have already involved with this App. Topics include; Referral Income, Data Manipulation (or the lack thereof), Ad Tracking  Website: www.appzaloot.com Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ ---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣5️⃣:   Due to Dominic Margiotta's background as a boxer 🥊 delievering hard hits 😵‍💫 as well as 30 years of night-time economy gigs, Impact Event Security & Protection 🚧 is a firm that has a formidable spearhead. Dominic gives us an overview of working on big events like Glastonbury🎶, shows 🎬 like the Vampires Diaries ⚰️, Prison Break 🏃🏼💨and networking with athletes like Tom Fury. Impact has gotten involved in places one may dream about. Topics include, Industry trade information, regulatory bodies bylaws and associated training programs, Travis Scott’ AstroWorld Houston incident - where did that security go wrong?? Website: https://www.impacteventspro.com/Facebook & LinkedIn:  @ImpactEventSecurityProtectionDrinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣4️⃣:   City Spare Space is a product of Caleb Conner's intellectual business suitcase 🧳 - a secure, affordable luggage storage platform 🧳🧳🛅 in the UK🇬🇧. Vendors and strategic partners outside of key tourism locations can utilize this passive income 💰stream. In terms of scaling, marketing and exit strategy, CSS can become a part of AirBnB's ecosystem. Luggage trends like Smart Luggage (Bluetooth, Chargeable, RFID Geo-Location), AirTags, TSA luggage stories (Samsung Exploding Batteries🔋). With MetaVerse🌐🔮, we explore Pokemon Go, Niantic, Ready Player One, Free Guy, Second Life and finding love online. Website: https://www.citysparespace.com/Instagram:  @CitySpareSpaceDrinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣3️⃣:  Raphael Ogunride, CEO and Founder of Calyx Drinks, channels his family recipe to bring his natural still drink company to life in the UK. Since 2015, Calyx has won numerous awards, including Best Manufacturer; Natural Beverage; and Food Condiment. The multi-benefits of these natural drinks (antioxidants, hangovers, and more) become a lifestyle brand drink for young and old drinkers alike. With the help of UK universities, distribution channels (retail and online) and subscription partners (Craft Gin Club), the science behind Calyx Drinks is scaling up like Walter White. Instagram: @CalyxDrinksDrinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels😁😉---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣2️⃣: Monique Kufour founded BOBExpo, an exhibition and business hub in which Black Owned Businesses (BOB) showcase their diverse ethnic-specific products and services. Since 2018, BOBExpo outgrew their venue space 🏰and hosted events across England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. From Start-ups, tech 👨🏾‍💻👩🏾‍💻 companies, and consulting 💬firms and more get their shot at the physical and digital spotlights at BOBExpo. Marketing, service, sales point of contact, and FREE swag are discussed.We also answer: Where should I set up my Afro-Carribean focused business? Having friends as customers? Instagram: @BOBExpo_Website: https://www.bobexpo.org/Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣1️⃣: Diane Aplin, CEO of WeMindTheGap, joins DRR. With Rachel Clacher CBE (Founder of WMTG and co-Founder of Moneypenny), WMTG was founded in 2013 to provide underserved youth with opportunities to grow their skills and prepare them for life in and out of the workforce. Many of the goals of this charity include building confidence🛡️, mentoring 💬, and community. We learn more about WMTG's social impact , social values 🧮, and UN ESG ♻️goals. Diane also describes some of the proudest moments she has witnessed with her Gappies.https://wemindthegap.org.uk/Instagram: @WeMindTheGappDrinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E4️⃣0️⃣: Fikayomi (Fikky aka Big F) Agbola, founder of Bittany; a Nigerian 🇳🇬 international contemporary exquisite fashion line, joins this installment of DRR. Inspired by Gucci, Bittany's custom wear and ready to wear is taking the African 🌍fashion world by storm. With self-taught skills in creating curating apparel( 👚👗👚👖), rebranding, attire selection, and marketing, Fikky leaves us with plenty of tips and tricks 🎩 on how to grow a brand and replicate an impressive social media presence. This episode discusses the evolution of African Ankara Print, international e-commerce 💰💱 sales approach, and cultural incorporations such as ‘Ghana Must Go’ bags 👜🛍️produced by Balenciaga, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen. The clothing and textile markets in Africa are influential markets that are often overlooked.  Social Issues; Child labour and Health & Safety and Wastage, Being Woke (Cultural Approprection ) Get £5 Discount by mentioning DRR on your next Bittany orderInstagram: @ByBittany & @_Bittany_Drinks Supplied by Calyx Drink - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ Videographer - @ErPixels---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E 3️⃣9️⃣: As a multilingual actress 🎬 with a fashion line(👕👗🎽)and a master's degree 👩🏼‍🔬in engineering, Salomé Saliya shares her experiences in the entertainment and fashion industries. Saliya, who has worked alongside celebrities including David Guetta 🎛️ and Antonio Banderas ⚔️, keeps a sense of humility and intellectual curiosity that allows her to find meaning in her pursuits. We discuss conspiracy theories around the UK Petrol Shortage⛽️ and perceptions vs facts in crypto currency and COVID vaccinations 💉.The benefits of power naps 💤 (Spanish Siestas vs The Itis/food comas) and time management ⌛ideals are also discussed. Fashion Line : Saliya Fashion - https://saliyafashion.com/ Instagram: @Sagittarius.Salo & @SaliyaFashion Youtube: Salome SaliyaFacebook : Saliya AshDrinks Supplied by Calyx Drinks - https://calyxdrinks.co.uk/ ---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials  https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E3️⃣8️⃣: Founder of Air Gymwear, Franklin Hargreaves is a combination of Rockstar 👩🏼‍🎤 and gym rat 💪🏽 (a bit like those Different Roots Radio guys!). Air Gymwear's authentic approach has a USP edge that Gymshark lacks. They learned from mistakes as sole traders and from smart investments 💹 in Vodafone. Working in sports retail 🛍️involves utilising brand ambassadors / influencers, SEO selection, online bots / engagement, cross collaborations, and tight yoga pants 👖 . Keep an eye out for Franklin's own brand and personal (after dark explicit 🔞) podcasts; 'Up in The Air' & 'Franklin's World'. ---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

1st episode of Season 2 of DRR!!E3️⃣7️⃣: Joined by Philip Wilkins, Co-founder & Managing Director of KEEP labs - Award 🏅winner (Time, CES and Esquire) for this Smarter Storage Container 🧰 that Tony Stark would use. We share tales about our grandparents 👵🏼👴🏾and (not) calling them. Additionally, talk about cool device features, use crossover case with cannabis💨 and NASA🚀, enforcing patents and KEEP's key driver for innovation. ---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

🎂🎉Recap of one year of Different Roots Radio!! Reflecting on the highs and lows of the episodes we had. Highlights from some guests' talks. We also put our videographer on the spot. Learning from our past, so we can shape the future. 🎂🎉---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E35: Collaboration episode with Rae Imasiku and Shy Purslow from Mentalk Ubuntu. Through its platform for promoting positive perceptions of black men and mental health, Mentalk Ubuntu does all it can to reduce cultural stereotypes, relationship triggers, and general obstacles to life. Much like the therapeutic talks that take place in barbershops and tattoo parlors, our open-table talk includes; POC triggers like “well-spoken”, “team dark-skin”, being a black man in a white private school, pros and cons of cultural influences, the historical proverbs / parables used by our culturally rich parents and acceptance of seeking professional help. In addition, we reveal how to overcome childhood, relationship, and lockdown trauma.If you or someone you know is looking to get help outside their own personal network, feel free to reach NHS and non NHS resources - Andy’s Man Club, Mental Health Foundation, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Samaritans and Mentalk Ubuntu.---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E34: Co-founder and CEO of Nodes & Links, Greg Lawton, delivers insight into his complex project management software. In this episode we discuss the evolving landscape of things data; Internet of Things (IoT), data science, innovation and storage. We augment our intelligence 😉on Greg’s start - building and understanding how things work (unlike his Lego loving brother), the multiple functions of a CEO, war/peace time management styles, the business model behind high end nightclubs and dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, JDate, Hinge & Grindr) and the lucrative win-win scenario using sabbatical leave. As a result of an accelerator with Entrepreneur First (@join_EF) and successful raising of Seed $1.8M and Series A $11M, Nodes & Links' flagship ‘Aegis’ platform AKA multimillion project’s Swiss Army knife, combines complex science and structured project data. Good for energy, construction, aerospace and defence level projects and not to be confused with Jira, Trello and Microsoft Project! Goals include automating processes, bringing consistency, and creating tangible and intangible opportunities. To act more like an artificial intelligence assistant than a software/tool. Social Issues: Data Privacy Awareness - 2018's Cambridge Analytica Scandal - Netflix's The Great Hack---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E33: Joydeep Pal, Founder & CEO of Foodinjoy; AI driven insights behind sustainable food retail supply chain. Three main benefits include engaging communities, unlocking growth and enriching product experience. Foodinjoy’s food tech app (releasing summer of 2021) looks to decrease the knowledge barrier that exists in the food and grocery sector by shaping the demand and increasing value in the supply chain.Digest with us 😉, how this this PhD, MSc and MBA holder became the chairman of ‘Generation to Generation’ and Board member of ‘Cheeky Scientist’ (seen in magazines such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Entrepreneur magazine ) gathers his avid food blog insights into developing his app. Joydeep shares his strategy behind food wastage, managing key suppliers and vendors and bootstrapping with friends as partners. The use of reward programs can drive society towards a richer local economy and healthier lifestyle. Social Issues: Sustainability, Being Green, Greenhouse Carbon Emissions, Food wastage---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E32: Michael Vachon, Cofounder of Maverick Drinks, UK’s top craft spirits (🍸🍹🧉🍾🍺) distributor with a multi-line of craft and boutique brands. Combining Maverick Drinks’ 4-time win ( 🥇,🥇,🥇,🥇) of IWSC Spirits Distributors of the Year, top quality products (gin, whisky, tequila and more), multichannel distribution network and exporting to over 50 countries 🗺️, Maverick Drinks continues to be a trailblazer in the drinks logistics industry.Join us as we quench our thirst 😉regarding the drivers behind popular premium drinks, bringing undiscovered international spirits into developed markets, whiskey regulations, Ready-to-Drink debates around canned wines 🍷and making bold statements 🤬against drink industry norms.Michael highlights his baptism by fire 🔥 in the start-up phase, how e-commerce is a beneficial option for controlling supply and demand 📈📉, how no marketing plans can work with retailers 🛒, having partners instead of accounts 🤝🏽and the relationship between scaling up and company culture 🎭. We receive the inside scoop behind the rising gems of both 'Schofield’s Bar' and 'Citizens of Soil'. Social Issues: Being Progressive and Safe in Transport; Carbon emissions, packaging---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? - Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E31: Erick Vera Bazan, Founder & CEO of Little Inca has a rich international working history from restaurant ownership in Colombia, to insurance in Peru and consulting in the UK. Using his parent’s farm in 2014, Erick discovered how to scale from production of organic quinoa to baby food. Little Inca’s formula that was once cooked up in his parents’ kitchen sink, now has Harvard grads from Life Science and Food Engineering creating this quinoa based super baby food (also Dairy-Gluten Free) that enhances gut health and brain development. Join us in the high chair and digest 😉what happens behind the scenes for 250% profit during recession, food regulation and production both in South America and Europe, the nutritional do's and don’ts of baby food, historic additives such as liver and MSG, adults stealing/eating baby food, supply chain effectiveness and shelf-life factors. We also discuss the use of mums as influencers for marketing strategies, as well as those used by retailer partners Amazon, Whole Foods Market and Holland & Barrett.Social issues; Sustainability using Renewable Energy Sources, biodegradable packaging, solar powered factories and reducing the carbon footprint of supply chains.Use our discount code ‘DRR21’ for 20% OFF AND FREE DELIVERY ---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E30: Daniel Andrews has started not one but two businesses in the last 2 years. CEG Programme (Creating Effective Generations) is a nationwide resource centre that increases learning experiences for secondary school students and Jerk HQ is a trending food truck that specialises in seasoned authentic caribbean food, with pick up and delivery options in Greater Manchester. For 10% off the next order of @JerkHQ, mention 'DRR10'. Warning: You might have the itis after enjoying the meal!!Aside from feeding DRR, Daniel seasons our knowledge 😉 on creating pillar development in the educational sector, the use of adolescent adversity to create the hustler mentality and utilising promising AR/VR technological trends to engage students. We discuss the state of reality for UK’s Not in Education, Employment, Training (NEET) population as well as productivity practices for managing multiple businesses simultaneously. Additionally Daniel strategically wets our appetite 😉 on lessons learnt for buying second hand kitchen equipment, business partners running off and life hacks for getting a licence to grill ASAP. Creating a Food Experience (Albert's Schloss) ; Food Innovation, regional food truck cultures and Caribbean Franchises (Turtle Bay, Sugar Ddumplin Rumshack, MEAT liquor and Levi Roots Caribbean Smokehouse )---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email 📧 differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' ☕ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like 👍🏾, subscribe✅ and share ♻️ us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E29: David Wang, one of Schulich School of Business‘ ‘Top Changermakers under 30’, Founder of Unicorn Charity Basketball Camp (@Unicorn_BballCamp) joins us to share the mission behind his Not-for-Profit that doubles as a sports outlet and community hub for adolescents in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. With coaches and leadership from ‘Division 2’ basketball players to partnerships with Competitive Sports Academy , FootLocker, Unicorn Basketball Camp shows aspirations to help provide underprivileged kids with a support network to help overcome obstacles on and off the court. David coaches us ;) on how he got funding for both his camp and an endorsed (with Flex Toronto) female enrollment scholarship. We discuss narration of professional female athletes like Serena Willams , Sue Bird , development of mentorship programs, the use of Motivational Halftime Speeches outside of sports and the cross-functional benefits of joining camps (YMCA, Nike Sports Camps, Sport Camps Canada) . Camp Quiz; Famous Celebrities Camp-Goers, Camp Movies and Interesting Camp IdeasSocial Issues: Caitlyn Jenner’s Views on Transgendar Athletes / Scholarships, Recent Asian Hate"A good goal keeps you on the right path for everything you do"---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like, subscribe and share us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E28: Accompanied by Willo’s Cofounder and COO, Andrew Wood (AKA Woody ). Willo is a virtual interviewing platform that helps companies to find high quality and diverse talent quicker. Providing the link between job boards (LinkedIn and Indeed) and employers; Willo has already helped over 1,000 companies develop a flexible and asynchronous way to engage candidates. Microsoft Teams, Skype and Zoom have some competition. Woody delivers a video press conference ;) over how to get across your personality on video interviews, developing a beta version with Aunties and Uncles, ATS integration, COVID’s effect on recruitment industries and real life 'Elevator Pitch' to gain funding and board directors (from VISA Europe, PSD Group and Search Consultancy), "Willo Powers 1st Video Interview from Moon". Social Issues: International Recruitment Cultures and strategies to incorporate Diversity, Inclusion and Equality, Space Pollution, combating against unconscious ‘Coded Bias’ (Directed & produced by Shalini Kantayya), We Mind The Gap "Put a lot of effort into finding people that can open doors for you"---------------------*Want to be featured in a future episode? Email your question/comments/criticism/love to our email differentrootsradio@gmail.com*Want to sponsor us by 'Buying Us A Coffee' - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DifferentRoots * Be sure to like, subscribe and share us on all other available socials https://linktr.ee/differentrootsradio---------------------Support the show

E27: We are joined by Tania Rahman, Winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award and Panelist Speaker at the House of Commons and Founder & CEO of Chit Chaat Chai. Since 2014, this Clapham (SouthWest London) restaurant continuously provides a rich tapestry of food that teleports holisome authentic Indian Street Food into the plate in front of you. With exposure to business risk takers though her VC job in the states, Tania was infected with their passion and had an epiphany during marathon running that she wanted something similar in her life. Tania spices our knowledge on how she scaled from a gazebo upwards to a physical location. We discuss the spinning plates of time and resource management, reality vs reality TV shows like My Million Pound Menu ft Fred Sirieix and [Dragon’s Den for food], ways of avoiding Delivery platforms commissions like Deliveroo and UberEats and UK’s food habits. Social issues topics; Marcus Rashford MBE’s School Meals effects, Sarah Everard’s death and Double Standards - NCAA Weight Room - Sedona Prince.On the next indian food night, use ROOTS20 to get 20% off your next Chit Chaat Chai online order.Support the show