E119: She Left The Perfect Finance Job to Become An Artist | Toyosi

E119: She Left The Perfect Finance Job to Become An Artist | Toyosi

In this episode of the Common Sense Podcast, Mike sits down with an artist who made a decision most people only talk about. She walked away from a stable career in finance and chose the uncertain path of building a life in the arts.

What began as a creative outlet eventually became a calling she could not ignore, forcing her to confront one of the hardest questions many professionals face. What happens when the safe path no longer feels like the right one?

The conversation explores the psychology behind leaving prestigious careers, the fear that comes with stepping away from stability, and the practical reality of turning creativity into a sustainable profession.

She reflects on the moment she realised that success on paper did not necessarily translate into fulfilment, and how she navigated the difficult transition from structured corporate life to the unpredictable world of art.

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E122: Is British Politics Breaking? | Mamdani, Mandelson & The Rise of Reform

E122: Is British Politics Breaking? | Mamdani, Mandelson & The Rise of Reform

In this Q&A episode, Mike takes on some of the biggest questions shaping UK politics right now.We get into the rise of figures like Zohran Mamdani and Peter Mandelson, unpack what’s really happening a...

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EP121: Choosing Music Over The "Safe" Path | Jon Onabowu

EP121: Choosing Music Over The "Safe" Path | Jon Onabowu

He got replaced at church… and it changed his life.From that moment to witnessing Stanley Clarke live, Jon Onabowu's journey into jazz was built on pressure, passion, and purpose.Now with a debut albu...

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EP120: Trump, Farage & The Truth: Mike Answering Your Toughest Questions

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In this episode, I sat down to answer your questions, and nothing was off limits.From Trump and Farage to the state of politics today, I share my honest thoughts on the issues people are often too car...

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E118: The Reality of Being a Black Man in the UK | Tobi Bakere

E118: The Reality of Being a Black Man in the UK | Tobi Bakere

In this episode, Mike sits down with actor Tobi Bakare for a raw and thoughtful conversation about masculinity, identity, and the quiet pressures Black men navigate in British society. From expectatio...

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E117: Why Are Black Brits Still Behind on Wealth? | Rotimi Merriman-Johnson

E117: Why Are Black Brits Still Behind on Wealth? | Rotimi Merriman-Johnson

In this episode of The Common Sense Podcast, Mike sits down with financial expert Rotimi Merriman-Johnson to unpack one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern Britain. From the wealth gap and h...

17 Feb 1h 7min

E116: Middle East Expert - "America First" Is In Big Trouble Over Israel

E116: Middle East Expert - "America First" Is In Big Trouble Over Israel

Mike is joined by Orthodox Rabbi Pesach Wolicki as they discuss the American right, Israel, and the future of MAGA after Trump. In this episode, they explore Israel in the news and an ongoing PR probl...

2 Feb 57min

Small Changes That Make You Rich | E115 | Ken Okoroafor ⁨@TheHumblePenny⁩

Small Changes That Make You Rich | E115 | Ken Okoroafor ⁨@TheHumblePenny⁩

Small changes can transform your financial life. In this episode of Editor’s Desk, Mike sits down with Ken Okoroafor from The Humble Penny to explore how ordinary people build wealth through better ha...

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