Episodes

  • Black Future Month (Part 2)
    Oct 17 2025

    Milo is joined by Karli-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, a creative ethnographer who shares her journey from fine art to ethnography, emphasising the importance of immersive research and cultural storytelling in sharing authentic narratives within the creative space.

    Karli-Jade and Milo touch on the challenges of tokenism, the need for authentic engagement and what home truly means for children of the diaspora. Karli-Jade also shares thoughts on how Black History Month can evolve through continuous representation and reeducation.

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    53 mins
  • Black Future Month (Part 1)
    Oct 3 2025

    How can we build for the future of our communities whilst keeping history alive?

    For this episode, Milo draws on a member of his own community to understand how we can endeavor to sculpt brighter futures, even through seemingly unrelated work. Milo is joined by Nadu Placca Rodriguez, a self-proclaimed 'event extraordinaire', who shares her experience of breaking new ground through events, education and building global bridges.

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    42 mins
  • Bonus: Community Unscripted
    Jun 6 2025

    What happens when you ask the UEL community big questions about identity, growth, purpose and belonging?

    In this special unscripted episode, we uncover the unfiltered perspectives shared by students, staff and alumni. They speak candidly with Milo about their experiences on campus, the challenges they’ve faced and the ways they’ve changed.

    Tune in for a rich and diverse snapshot of some of the voices shaping UEL as we learn, explore and grow as a community.

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    12 mins
  • From Naij to Newham: The Past, The Present and The Possible
    May 2 2025

    In this episode, Lumi, Oyinda and Joanna join Milo to share their journeys of personal growth, everchanging identities and finding home in the UK thousands of miles away from their homes in Nigeria. From navigating cultural shifts (English weather included!) to embracing newfound freedoms, the students reflect on how their confidence and sense of self have evolved.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Clarifying Careers with Dina Grishin
    Apr 4 2025

    Struggling with career clarity? In this episode, Milo sits down with UEL alumna turned Life and Career Coach Dina Grishin to explore how unexpected detours can lead to fulfilling careers. From active self-discovery to embracing “happenstance,” Dina shares practical tips on breaking limiting beliefs, staying flexible and taking control of your path. Your career begins when you decide, so tune in to take charge!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Common Chords
    Mar 7 2025

    In a Student Life Radio first, Milo sits down with a panel of three UEL students who share stories of their unique backgrounds and aspirations while exploring the commonalities found through their shared passion for music.

    Joined by Luca (rapper and producer), Maleia (music journalist) and Theo (musician and instrumentalist), this episode discusses themes of authenticity, representation and identity both as artists and individuals. Each student speaks openly about their journey to UEL, their experiences of building connections and their musical triumphs and desires for the future of their craft.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Stacking Cultural Lenses
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, Milo is joined by UEL staff and international graduates Bansari Bantwa (Senior Career Zone Advisor) and Samson Olagbami (EDI Manager) for a discussion surrounding culture, what it means and why it matters. Here, three individuals share the view from their respective cultural lens and converge them into a celebration of what makes each of us unique.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Bonus: Wellbeing Tools and Tips
    Jan 17 2025

    Adebusola Adisa of the Student Wellbeing team joins us to share some handy tips to carry forward in the new year.

    This episode includes techniques to reduce stress and panic, as well as some great tools to help you manage your wellbeing without the need for any additional materials.

    Listen along for a bitesized bonus of bliss, and relax...

    Have a look at our Playlist to keep the chill vibes flowing.

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    17 mins