S1E1 - Get to know Jess and Milambo

Get to know the Starting Up and Starting Out podcast hosts Jess and Milambo. 
In this episode, Jess Agboola and Milambo Makani interview each other, reveal who they are and what they care about by sharing stories from their own business origin story.

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Jess is an award-winning social entrepreneur, research fellow and international speaker. She is also the founder of the organisation, Black Women’s Project (BWP), which seeks to develop Black female leaders who have been through the UK higher education system by harnessing the power of research and community. Through BWP, Jess has carried out international research, designed and facilitated lectures, seminars and leadership programs; and fundraised thousands to support 1,000+ women. 

Milambo is an accomplished social entrepreneur. Outside of that, he is Trainee Solicitor at a leading international corporate law firm. Milambo co-founded Knockout Crime, a social enterprise that utilises boxing as a means to address serious youth violence (knife and gun crime) in London. He is also the Director of the Widening Access Network, a social enterprise committed to raising the aspirations of young people from diverse backgrounds who have historically lacked access to opportunities.