Episode Details

🎙️ TDA: Monday, October 20th - Black Brilliance & Global Impact

A new week kicks off with rainy-day reflections, cozy banter, and Gina’s big announcement - she’s now a certified Pilates instructor! The hosts dive into conversations about mobility, health, and how even low-intensity workouts can build serious strength.

Today’s special guest is Vanessa Sanyuake - an award-winning sustainability and impact entrepreneur, founder of Girls Talk Global, House on the Hill, and Black Girls Tech Summit, which has empowered over 60,000 women worldwide.

Together, they unpack:

• The real meaning of impact and using business as a force for good

• Surviving toxic political spaces like Parliament during Brexit

• Challenges black women face in business and investment

• Why UK brands are dropping DEI support while Germany doubles down

• The origins and global growth of the Black Girls Tech Summit

• The emotional labour of community work and protecting safe spaces

• The struggle of monetising purpose without losing authenticity

A thought-provoking episode blending politics, culture, empowerment, and the business of change - reminding us why black brilliance deserves platforms that do the work, not just talk about it.