<description>In this episode we are joined by Kike Oniwinde, founder and CEO of the Black Young Professionals Network (BYP). We joined forces virtually to discuss the job market during lockdown and our future outlooks.

Topics:
• Black experience with the current job market 
• Innovating during lockdown and future predictions
• Advice for youngsters seeking internships &amp; work experience
• Advice for businesses seeking financial help during lockdown 
• Responses to #BlackLivesMatter and practical steps to take going forward
• Purpose of BYP &amp; The BYP FUND
• Areas of opportunity for getting ahead of the curve post-covid</description>

In this episode we are joined by Kike Oniwinde, f…

In this episode we are joined by Kike Oniwinde, founder and CEO of the Black Young Professionals Network (BYP). We joined forces virtually to discuss the job market during lockdown and our future outlooks.

Topics:
• Black experience with the current job market 
• Innovating during lockdown and future predictions
• Advice for youngsters seeking internships & work experience
• Advice for businesses seeking financial help during lockdown 
• Responses to #BlackLivesMatter and practical steps to take going forward
• Purpose of BYP & The BYP FUND
• Areas of opportunity for getting ahead of the curve post-covid

#MyCityPodcast: 052 - How black should your network really be? FT @BYPNetworkApp

<description>In this episode we speak to TayoD, content creator in the male hair industry. 

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining Pro-Blackness
• Can you be pro black and date a white partner
• Men being able to find their identity in how healthy their hair and beard are
• Racism with hair while schooling
• Media and corporate responses to #BlackLivesMatter movement 
• Fetishism of black men by non-black woman
• What we can do practically
• Spotlight on TayoD and a conversation on black hair and race</description>

In this episode we speak to TayoD, content creato…

In this episode we speak to TayoD, content creator in the male hair industry. 

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining Pro-Blackness
• Can you be pro black and date a white partner
• Men being able to find their identity in how healthy their hair and beard are
• Racism with hair while schooling
• Media and corporate responses to #BlackLivesMatter movement 
• Fetishism of black men by non-black woman
• What we can do practically
• Spotlight on TayoD and a conversation on black hair and race

#MyCityPodcast: 051 - Have Black Lives Always Mattered? FT @TayoDHQ

<description>In this episode we are joined by Dr Fabienne Palmer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist to discuss mental health in the black community.

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining mental health 
• Common mental health conditions in black community 
• Causes of common mental health conditions in our community (e.g. habits, lack of awareness)
• Potential adverse mental health impacts of Covid-19
• Role of a therapist (and differences between psychiatrist and therapist)
• Therapy stigmas and socio economic factors limiting black people seeking therapy 
• Solutions to these limiting factors
• Solutions to overcoming adverse mental health conditions and top tips for maintaining good health 
• Spotlight on Dr Fabienne

Any questions, comments or enquiries? mycitypodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mycitypodcast
IG: www.instagram.com/mycitypodcast

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IG: www.instagram.com/ire.ae

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sam_aluko1
IG: www.instagram.com/sam_aluko

Dr Fabienne Palmer:
- @drfabiennepalmer on insta
- @fabiennepalmer on Twitter
- Enquiries@therapeutic-connections.co.uk is her email. 

Here is a link to the resource Dr Fabienne mentioned:
https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/</description>

In this episode we are joined by Dr Fabienne Palm…

In this episode we are joined by Dr Fabienne Palmer, Chartered Clinical Psychologist to discuss mental health in the black community.

Topics of discussion include:

• Defining mental health 
• Common mental health conditions in black community 
• Causes of common mental health conditions in our community (e.g. habits, lack of awareness)
• Potential adverse mental health impacts of Covid-19
• Role of a therapist (and differences between psychiatrist and therapist)
• Therapy stigmas and socio economic factors limiting black people seeking therapy 
• Solutions to these limiting factors
• Solutions to overcoming adverse mental health conditions and top tips for maintaining good health 
• Spotlight on Dr Fabienne

Any questions, comments or enquiries? mycitypodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mycitypodcast
IG: www.instagram.com/mycitypodcast

Twitter: www.twitter.com/irayliwa
IG: www.instagram.com/ire.ae

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sam_aluko1
IG: www.instagram.com/sam_aluko

Dr Fabienne Palmer:
- @drfabiennepalmer on insta
- @fabiennepalmer on Twitter
- Enquiries@therapeutic-connections.co.uk is her email. 

Here is a link to the resource Dr Fabienne mentioned:
https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/

#MyCityPodcast: 050 - DOES MARIJUANA ACTUALLY AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH? FT DR FABIENNE

<description>In this episode we are joined by national hero Dr Jemil Ene, currently serving on the frontline as part of our National Health Service. We discussed the health implications of the Coronavirus pandemic that has caused devastation across the globe and how our bodies will defeat it.

Topics of discussion include:

•	Raw science behind Covid-19
•	Epidemic definition and causes
•	Symptoms
•	Our personal experiences with the virus
•	Why the virus is so deadly. Stages of the illness
•	Government and Health sector response - social distancing, scientific research
•	NHS capacity and experience on the front line 
•	Treatment, immunity and vaccines
•	Future outlook and exit strategy
•	Spotlight into Dr Jemil</description>

In this episode we are joined by national hero Dr…

In this episode we are joined by national hero Dr Jemil Ene, currently serving on the frontline as part of our National Health Service. We discussed the health implications of the Coronavirus pandemic that has caused devastation across the globe and how our bodies will defeat it.

Topics of discussion include:

•	Raw science behind Covid-19
•	Epidemic definition and causes
•	Symptoms
•	Our personal experiences with the virus
•	Why the virus is so deadly. Stages of the illness
•	Government and Health sector response - social distancing, scientific research
•	NHS capacity and experience on the front line 
•	Treatment, immunity and vaccines
•	Future outlook and exit strategy
•	Spotlight into Dr Jemil

#MyCityPodcast: 049 - HOW OUR BODIES WILL DEFEAT CORONA FT DR JEMIL

<description>In this episode we are joined by Josh, founder of knowledge sharing platform ‘Nizzynomics’. We discuss the economic impact of the Coronavirus crisis.

Topics of discussion include:

• Health issue vs Economic issue 
• Effects on financial markets &amp; possible solutions 
• Effects on industries &amp; possible solutions 
• Effects on jobs &amp; possible solutions 
• Government measures explained &amp; rationale 
• Incoming recession
• Spotlight on Nizzynomics</description>

In this episode we are joined by Josh, founder of…

In this episode we are joined by Josh, founder of knowledge sharing platform ‘Nizzynomics’. We discuss the economic impact of the Coronavirus crisis.

Topics of discussion include:

• Health issue vs Economic issue 
• Effects on financial markets & possible solutions 
• Effects on industries & possible solutions 
• Effects on jobs & possible solutions 
• Government measures explained & rationale 
• Incoming recession
• Spotlight on Nizzynomics

#MyCityPodcast: 048 - CORONAVIRUS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS EXPLAINED FT NIZZYNOMICS

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