Cannes Lions: where work meets opportunity — connecting ideas, partnerships and global business networks.Every summer, the global advertising, creative, and marketing industries descend upon the sun-drenched French Riviera. But as you look ahead to Cannes Lions 2026, you might be wondering: is Cannes worth attending? You may also be asking yourself, What Happens at Cannes...
In the dynamic world of television and film, few individuals have made as significant an impact as Sheridan De Miers. Sheridan De Miers filmmaking production work is recognised across the industry. As the director and founder of Running, his work spans a range of notable projects. These include beloved series such as Eastenders and Emmerdale....
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in business is this: I used to build everything based only on my own ideas. I would sit down, come up with a concept, and truly believe that because I thought it was great, the world needed it. I trusted my thoughts, my feelings, and my vision completely.......
Context is everything. We built Inside Success against a backdrop of systematic dismantling. What’s more? We witnessed the closure of youth services across Lambeth, Barking and Dagenham, Hammersmith and Fulham, Newham, Westminster, and Redbridge. We saw centres close their doors. They made thousands of dedicated staff redundant, leaving communities with a void where support and......
In the world of organizational growth and talent development, the most expensive mistake a company can make is misidentifying leadership. We often confuse “support staff” or “well-positioned players” with actual leaders. The distinction is critical: a true leader is not a product of their environment; they are the architects of it. The greatest challenge for......
When people ask me how I built Inside Success—how we’ve achieved such significant yearly turnover and kept the youth consistently engaged, returning, and structured—I always tell them the same thing: it all started with identifying a problem. Before you start, you have to understand your own “why” and your personal goals as an individual. My......
In the world of business, advice is the most abundant commodity. From LinkedIn thought leaders to the “Bank of Mommy and Daddy” success stories, everyone has a roadmap they want you to follow. But after turning over £13 million in three years, I’ve realized a hard truth, It’s that if you don’t understand your starting......
There is a tired narrative in the UK: “Black businesses don’t work together.” I’ve heard it in barbers shops, boardrooms, and backstage at the Apollo. But as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has spearheaded a £13 million turnover in three years, I’ve stopped looking at the “symptom” and started looking at the truth. If......
When I first walked into a high-street bank to ask for business funding, I didn’t walk out with a loan. Instead, I walked out with a bruised ego and a head full of jargon. The bank manager almost laughed. He threw words like “sustainability,” “accessibility,” and “financial belief” at me until my confidence hit the......
I sit at the intersection of two worlds. On one side, I lead Inside Success, a business that has turned over £13 million in three years. On the other, I steer U Got Jokes, an entertainment brand producing licensed content for global platforms like Amazon. As a Black British CEO of Nigerian heritage, I don’t......
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