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The Influence and Inspire Podcast

Jul 28, 2017

In this episode Claude tells us what it was like growing up in Chapeltown Leeds in the 70's and 80's and how things have changed over the years including immigration.

Claude talks about what made him get involved with the community and how this led to volunteering, this included the influence the late Darcus Howe had on...


Jul 21, 2017

Carl talks about the basketball club he has been running for seven years offering opportunities for the community to get involved in sport. He believes young people are still very interested in sport however there is probably less access these days.

Carl explains the importance of playing sport and the lessons that...


Jul 14, 2017

In this episode Tony talks about running workshops about institutional racism with various organisations and how the format would be.

Tony tells us about the war effort from African and Caribbean people dating back as far as the 1790's. 

Tony explains how his 12 and 26 week courses impacted on the primary and secondary...


Jul 7, 2017

Aaron talks about what motivated him to start his own business and the indirect influence his dad had on this decision.

Aaron explains why he chose to start a business supplying male grooming products for black men and where he intends to take the business in the future and the difficulties of being...