In our latest episode of Being Black in Britain, Chiedza Ikpeh, host,  engages in a captivating conversation with Mike Omoniyi, a remarkable individual who wears many hats. Mike is an award-winning social entrepreneur, speaker, leader, builder, academic, commentator, artist, activist, and polymath. In this episode, we delve deep into the core of Mike's work, unraveling the driving force and fervor behind his initiatives. As the founder, CEO, and Founder of The Common Sense Network, On Mission, and various other organisations, Mike's unwavering commitment to "bending the levers of power towards justice" takes centre stage. Tune in to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Mike's incredible journey.Follow Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeomoniyics/Follow Mike on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikeomoniyicsFollow Mike on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeOmoniyiFollow Mike on Tick Tock - https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeomoniyicsChapters:00.00 Introduction to Michael01.15 That's Not My Name04:50 A Man Wearing Many Hats06:56 CEO of The Common Sense Network11:18 Challenges to building TCS Network13:10 "OGGM" becomes "On Mission" 15:53 Origin Story of OGGM19:27 Should Christians go to Afronation?22:44 Managing your Health and Wellbeing30:47 Building a Social Network35:19 Indicators of "Running Low"37:27 Advice for Pursuing Social Justice40:45 Final WordsIntroducing #BBIB, a brand-new podcast brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC that delves into the Black experience across the UK starting with the north of England. Join us as we raise Black voices, highlight Black stories, and celebrate Black successes in this all-new interview series. Expect authentic conversations with everyday people making extraordinary contributions towards the pursuit of social justice. Tune in every week for a fresh and insightful digest of the Black experience across the United Kingdom.Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcastFollow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcastWant to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.comWant to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcastWant to feature in our podcast? Email us: [email protected] podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/

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