Host
Jeffrey Oyinlola
Hi, my name is Jeffrey Oyinlola and I am a recent Environmental Sciences Graduate. I am extremely passionate about protecting the environment and encouraging others to be the best that they can be.
The Student Guide On ... With ... (Pick Up The Mic)
The Student Guide (previously known as Pick Up The Mic) is an ongoing podcast series, based in the United Kingdom (UK), that explores important themes such as race, and discusses support services available to young people from diverse backgrounds with their development, particularly as they navigate through the impact of the pandemic on employment and education. This podcast is a reflection of all our personal experiences, journeys in life, and backstories.
Contributors
Host
Ninoshka Barros
Hello, my name is Ninoshka Barros and I am a Research Technician at the Centre for Health Effects of Radiological and Chemical Agents (CHRC). I recently graduated from Brunel with a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and an MSc in Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics.
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Samuel Thompson
Welcome! I'm currently studying for a Psychology Masters at Brunel - I'm passionate about fitness, health, the environment, traveling, growth, and inspiring others on their path. My future career will hopefully take me inside prisons and my future aspirations take me around the world
Guests
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Carley Luckett
I’m Carley, but first and foremost a follower of Christ. I am currently a paralegal apprentice that studies with the University of Law alongside working for a law firm. I aim to advance onto the solicitor apprenticeship and by the end of the 7 years qualify as a Solicitor! I have always been passionate about seeking change and staying determined along the way. Therefore, I make content on LinkedIn and TikTok to encourage and advise students on apprenticeships and wellbeing.
Additionally, I am a podcast host for the “ChristCentredPodcast.” This was birthed from the transformative impact faith in Jesus has on life and a place for other young people to feel uplifted by the word of God.
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Natasha Minter
Natasha Minter is the founder and director of modelme; a well-being platform. Modelme is about modelling your true authentic self, not someone else. She is passionate about people understanding who they really are, and being equipped with the tools to prosper both personally and professionally. Modelme run regular in-person workshops and fitness events, a video on demand platform, mentoring, and an identity course. Natasha lives in London, originally from Cheshire.
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Obinna Iwuji
Obinna Iwuji is an award-winning content marketer and data storyteller who helps brands uncover insights and craft meaningful narratives. With a background in analytics and four years in advertising, Obinna’s mission is to inform and inspire through his work. Currently pursuing a master's in design for Data Visualization, he is merging creativity with analytics to bring untold stories to light. When he’s not geeking out over charts, you’ll find him championing community initiatives with BYP or building his data design studio, InfoStudios.
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Priscilla Vivian
I’m Priscilla, a counsellor and psychotherapist turned entrepreneur. I founded Vivify Therapy, a mental health social enterprise dedicated to providing culturally informed care for underserved communities in the workplace and academia.
My passions lie at the intersection of mental health, entrepreneurship, and student well-being. I am driven by a commitment to advancing social mobility, believing that by supporting underserved individuals in academia and entrepreneurship, we can create meaningful pathways for their success and empowerment.
To further my knowledge and skills in these areas, I have recently returned to studies at Brunel University, studying MSc Public Health and Behavioural Science to gain a more comprehensive understanding of mental health from a population health perspective.