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How I
Crushed It

Is success mainly determined by talent, hard work or luck?

We find out by speaking with high achievers, bold disrupters, and inspiring voices in the world of business, sports, the Arts and beyond.

A podcast celebrating Black achievement and the career journeys behind it.

Winner of the "Best Business Podcast" at the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards.

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EP 9046:10I Planned My Own Funeral. Here’s Why | Bernard Achampong

3 November 2026

I Planned My Own Funeral. Here’s Why | Bernard Achampong - Award-Winning Audio Producer

A founding producer of BBC 1Xtra, and Chair of Audio UK, award-winning audio producer Bernard Achampong shares the career decisions, setbacks, and pivotal moments that shaped his rise from engineer to leading industry figurehead. Get the real story behind l…

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Shining A Light

Is success mainly determined by talent, hard work or luck? Winner of the “Best Business Podcast” at the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards.

Welcome to How I Crushed It, a podcast where we shine a light on talent within the community. In each interview each guest will share their journey on how they have been able to crush it whether it be in the world of the arts, sports, or the business world and beyond. Listen in to be entertained and find out how they each overcame big obstacles, find out who inspires them and what are the next goals for them to achieve. No matter what career you are in each interview will offer up takeaways which will help you to also CRUSH IT.

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Tunde, host of How I Crushed It

Tunde

From the stage to the studio, Tunde brings a unique blend of storytelling and curiosity. A former actor and voiceover artist turned seasoned recruitment professional, he's interviewed thousands — now he's turning the mic toward high achievers, bold disrupters, and inspiring voices from the community.

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