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 careful to speak about openly. We also get into my personal life, how I think about leadership, pressure, and what it actually looks like to navigate public conversations without losing yourself.

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.

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 expectations around strength and success to the realities of code switching, the conversation explores the experiences that often go unspoken.

Tobi also shares insights from his role in the powerful theatre production “Black Boys Who Consider Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy”, and why stories like this matter more than ever.

This is an honest conversation about culture, masculinity, and what it means to grow, lead, and stay grounded in a complicated world.

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