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For the last five years’ core homelessness has been rising year on year in England, reaching a peak just before the pandemic when the number of homeless households jumped from 207,600 to 227,000. Why is this and how can we address it?  Billy chip is an alternative currency for the homeless which allows the public to directly donate to rough sleepers without the fear of their donation being miss used for drugs or alcohol.  In this episode, I sit down with Jack Gascoigne, communications director at Billy Chip to find out more about their journey and find into the homeless epidemic   00:00 Intro  02:44 What is the True valley 03:32 What were some of your fondest memories growing up 07:56 Who was Billy? 08:42 How did Billy die? 13:04 Starting a safe and secure currency to donate to homeless people 19:20 What's the reaction to Billy Chip been so far?  25:45 How does actually work in practice? 31:46 Why does the UK have a homelessness problem? 32:09 How many people in the UK are homeless? 3

What does it take to build a successful startup? To bring ideas into reality, to raise money, and bring people along? Ayotunde is the founder of JENDAYA a luxury fashion marketplace where consumers living across the globe with a deep appreciation for the richness of our African culture could enjoy a curated shopping experience. In this podcast, we talk about the Diaspora, the world's interest in Africa, and what it takes to bring an idea to reality. ______ 00:00 Intro 02:47 Do founders have to sacrifice their friendship? 03:41 Attaching your well-being to your work 06:15 Is Saudi Arabia like Dubai 08:14 What kind of founder is Ayo and Mike? 08:45 I've always been interested in fashion 11:34 How hard is it to quit your job and follow your passion? 12:46: You have to hustle 14:04 Have we had sleepless nights as founders 17:06 What is Jendaya 17:06  How do I get  Balenciagas from Africa 22:20 Is all the new focus in Africa exploitative 24:22 Kelly Rowland and Ayra Starr 32:03 Raising millions for your

In this special episode, M.T. answers questions from our viewers and listeners! We talk about all things from Kwasi Kwateng to Polymathy and the war in Ukraine. This is a really interesting episode you don't want to miss. M.T. is also joined by Marcel Brown on his first Common Sense Pod appearance. Questions Do you think we’re moving backwards or forwards in society? Opinions on the mini-budget? Should Kwasi Kwarteng have resigned? How many strikes will we give Kwasi Kwarteng? What will the impact of the Ukraine War post 2023 What are some tips for anyone who is a polymath? How do you avoid burnout and dissatisfaction in a job role? What is the common sense ethos and mindset? Why should we have a platform for fruitful dialogue if people will disagree regardless? How do echo chambers affect the Gen Z demographic? -------

Mike is joined by Personal Development writer and content creator David Elikwu as they talk all things self-improvement, from desk setups to building discipline and following your passion.   01:10 Who are you  03:20 'What is the knowledge and how would you describe the community 04:43 Productivity isn't about working all the time 06:54 Let's talk about desk setups 08:30 Why do you have a treadmill under your desk? 12:10 Does working in 20-minute sprints actually work? 15:10 Why does everyone want to be an entrepreneur these days 18:03 Does your job need to be in your 'purpose' 21:13 Small part of something or a big part of nothing 23:48 There is an optimal point of stress 25:09 Managing stress and tension in our lives 29:53 Building discipline 32:05 Not all pain is good pain  39:07 Everyone should wake up early 46:33 Building good habits 48:54 The power of routines 53:02 Why meal prepping changed the game

Forty percent of people over the age of 65  in the UK say their TV is their main form of company. Ten percent of general doctor’s appointments in the UK are made by an older person with no condition other than loneliness. Here in the US, the statistics aren’t any better—nearly half of Americans feel alone, young adults most of all. Makes you want to hide under your pillow, right? In this episode, M.T. is joined by Alex Smith, CEO of The Cares Family, Alex Smith founded The Cares Family to connect people living in the same community to reduce their loneliness and the gaps across social, digital, cultural, and generational divides. Like what you listened to? Click here to join our community for free  - https://csnetwork.substack.com/  _____________   We are an Independent news outlet. We were founded by 500+ ordinary people who saw a problem with the mainstream media and did something about it. This means we are not solely driven by profit margins or vested interests. We are a platform&nbs

The last two years have been an interesting ride. We are making big changes to the podcast and in the episode, M.T. Omoniyi explains why! ____

Only 0.2% of journalists in the UK are black. That’s not just a shame, it's a disaster. In this episode, M.T. is joined by trailblazer and journalist Afua Acheampong-Hagan as they discuss why there are so few black journalists in the UK. 00:00 Intro 1:19 Meeting at yang tv 3:09 Where are all the black journalists 8:00 How have you got to where you’ve got to 10:42 My first time on Good Morning British 15:03 Code-switching, how do you resist the pressure 17:40 Being only called to talk about race as a black person 20:47 What have you had to overcome as a black woman to be in this position 25:45 How black conservative women are perceived is not fair 31:21 Politics has gotten very nasty 37:14 Culture wars are so boring 40:16 the government doesn’t care about you going to the shops 44:50 Roe vs Wade ____ #failure #growing #blackjournlist #writers

This is a story that matters! In this episode, M.T. is joined by Reggie Nelson who went virial years ago because he was knocking on the doors of the wealthy in London after his dad died to get advice on how to turn his life around. Many know what he did but don't know the story behind what he did or what's happened since!  He has a new book out:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opening-Doors-Daring-Changed-Change/dp/178870472X 00:00 Intro  01:35 First meeting in Nandos  02:38 What's the process of publishing a book like? 09:00 Living close to Canary Wharf but not feeling like it was for us  13:06 Appearing on the Steve Harvey Show  19:22 People assume things were just given to me 21:13 I wanted to share with people what I did  21:55 It takes 8 years to become an overnight success  22:55 Growing up with alcoholic parents  31:50 A new way to think about the impact  39:47 We are all dealt a hand and we have to play it  44:55 Are human beings fundamentally good or

The Podcast is back and this week, Yeni takes over taking M.T. on a trip down memory lane. We explore the journey of the network so far and exciting things coming up in this next iteration. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Do you know what you are? 03:37 How The Common Sense Network began 07:20 We have a new space, Common Sense Studios 13:23 I can judge you based on the top 3 series you watch 17:47 Do you understand what's happening to Common Sense right now? 19:36 My pursuit of happiness moment 22:20 The importance of growing slowly ________ Like what you watched? Click here to join our community for free  - https://csnetwork.substack.com/

M.T. is joined by New York Times best-selling Author Kenneth Cukier to discuss how the war in Ukraine might reach its end. Kenneth Cukier is deputy executive editor at The Economist. He is the coauthor of the New York Times Bestselling book “Big Data” with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, which was translated into over 20 languages. Previously Kenn was the technology editor of the Wall Street Journal Asia in Hong Kong and worked at the International Herald Tribune in Paris. In 2002-04 he was a research fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Topics What does a win for Ukraine look like? Can we trust Boris Johnson's words? Is their west complicit in this war Media coverage War in the age of social media Why don't people trust journalists The place of curiosity in todays world #ukraine #racisminukraine#commonsense #putin #russia #ukraine #ukraineracism #kremlin #zelensky #russiaandukraine #ukrainepodcast #russianpodcast #russiatoday #mtomoniyi #hastings #nyt

Lord Hastings is a Common Sense Pod favourite. In this episode, he shares intimately about how he organises and balances passions in his life. He talks about leadership and how we deliver systems change in the UK. We also rank and rate political leaders around the world Topics What is leadership? The Conflict in Ukraine Rating the leadership of leaders like Obama, Trump and Angela Merkel How to keep your integrity How do we get systems change #ukraine #racisminukraine#commonsense #putin #russia #ukraine #ukraineracism #kremlin #zelensky #russiaandukraine #ukrainepodcast #russianpodcast #russiatoday #mtomoniyi #hastings #lordhastings

In this honest and raw episode, M.T. Omoniyi is joined by a friend of the Common Sense Podcast, Disunomics.  Topics Conflict in Ukraine Racism In Ukraine Growing up Black in the UK Working with the Police How to keep your integrity Speaking to people who don't look like you Twitter debates Treatment of black people in the media #DISUNOMICS is a very straightforward concept. Making economics relevant, relatable & entertaining to the general public! #ukraine #racisminukraine 

M.T. takes questions from listeners of #CommonSensePodcast on the topic of Russia and Ukraine. The conflict has rightly dominated news cycles over the last few days, however, many may still be curious about the different moving parts and motivations. Topics - Is this the second cold war? - The treatment of black people in Ukraine - Why is President Putin doing this? - Racism in the media - How is this going to end? - What happens next ____ #commonsense #putin #russia #ukraine #ukraineracism #kremlin #zelensky #russiaandukraine #ukrainepodcast #russianpodcast #russiatoday #mtomoniyi

M.T. is joined by Dr Christian Busch, the Director of the Global Economy Program at New York University. In this episode, they talk about creating your own luck as you navigate through life and much more Christian teaches on purpose-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, emerging markets, and (social) innovation at NYU and at the London School of Economics. He served as Inaugural Deputy Director at the LSE's Innovation Center and is the co-founder of Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators, as well as of Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening leading CEOs. Christian's bestselling book, The Serendipity Mindset (Penguin Random House), has been highlighted as a "wise, exciting, and life-changing book" Topics How to become a polymath Joe Rogan and Spotify What is the serendipity mindset What lockdown taught us How to turn random events into life-changing ones Living in New York New York vs London The importance of fighting for survival Intro song: 'YAH' by SAMSON: https://open

M.T. challenges Lord Michael Hastings on UK politicians and corruption, the royal family and also the climate emergency.    Lord Hastings is the former global head of corporate citizenship for KPMG International. He was previously the BBC's head of public affairs and then the first head of corporate responsibility (2003–06). He was the second chancellor of Regent's University London. Topics:   • Should MPs work second jobs?  • Is Owen Patterson actually in the wrong?  • The Royal Family   • Costs of the royal family  • Should we have an elected head of state?  • Is the royal family value for money?  • Advice for young changemakers  • What can we learn from the American system? • Climate change   ____   #commonsense #gbnews #qanda #borisjohnson #sirdavidamess #debate #terrorism #southend #kierstarmer #eulogy

In this weeks episode, we take a look at British democracy and the death of Sir David Amess MP. On 15 October 2021, Amess was stabbed multiple times while holding a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea. He died at the scene. Ali Harbi Ali, a British citizen of Somali heritage, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and has since been detained under the Terrorism Act. He is understood to have extremist Islamist beliefs. M.T. is joined by Michael Mpofu, head of Communications at a tech startup, Worry+Peace. He is also a strategic communicators advisor who honed his craft in working for the Official Opposition in South Africa - advising Members of Parliament on policy and media strategy. Michael is also an Editor at Common Sense Topics: The death of Sir David Amess Echo Chambers and how we leave them Debate in South Africa Should we regulate big tech Do we need anonymity online? Is PREVENT working What can we learn from Sir David Amess Climate change How many people get referred to pre

M.T. is joined by fitness influencer and bodybuilder Lex Fitness, in this episode they talk, COVID, getting fit after lockdown and their fitness journeys. Join the conversation online using the hashtag #CommonSensePod

In this episode, Mike takes questions from our podcast community! Every few episodes we will have episodes like this. Micheal will take your questions. If you would like your questions to be considered for the next Q&A episode then send them over to hello@tcsnetwork.co.uk

In this episode Mike and Zuby tackle politics, transgenderism in sport, music, racism and the queen and more. The conversation was wide-ranging and very insightful.  Join the conversation online #CommonSensePod

With the chaos ongoing in Afghanistan right now, one cannot help but wonder how we ended up in this position? It might not be a shock to many that the Taliban, after the western capitulation, retook the reigns again, however, what is shocking is how fast they were able to take over the country. While people can blame President Joe Biden for the U.S. withdrawal, he was not the only U.S. president who made questionable decisions. The Taliban control in the 1990s, the U.S. invasion in 2001, and Doha Deal in 2020 aided in the Taliban takeover. Join the conversation online #CommonSensePod