Starting It Up - Series 1

The Artist - Series 2

A New Dimension - Series 3

From kicking ball on the concrete grounds of Croydon U.K to flying out to Louisiana on a football scholarship, Dylan Aroloye musician and award winning Director takes our host on his fascinating career journey in the U.S aswell as his late childhood growing up in both South Africa and Zimbabwe. In this episode, he ultimately highlights why building a tribe in a community, wherever you're based creates a sustainable business and support system in today's digital era.

find out more about Dylan here:

https://www.oyetwopointo.com
https://www.oyetwopointo.com//genesis-studio

Released by:
The Main In S.tream Is Dead

Release date:
20 July, 2021

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Where's Home (S3) Episode 1 w/ Dylan Aroloye

Business Innovation and creative development are one of The Main In Stream Is Dead's prime interests as a platform. Therefore Series three had to be about purely centring Founders who are in the founders opinion breaking the traditional mould in business venture within the entertainment sphere.

Episode 0 will be released, Monday, July 12th , 7pm GMT time

Artwork by: Aisha Yusuf
Soundtrack by: Gideon Nevele Cudjoe

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
10 July, 2021

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A New Dimension - Podcast - Trailer (Series 3)

Welcome to Series Three of The Main In Stream Is Dead Podcast - A New Dimension. 

In Episode Zero "The Basics" The host re-introduces who she is as a multifaceted storyteller and tutor aswell as touches upon the three key areas to a beginners guide into filmmaking; the filmmaker starter pack, the freelance life and what to prepare for as a beginner founder

Below is a list of resources mentioned in this episode

https://au.linkedin.com/salary
https://bectu.org.uk 
https://www.gov.uk 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scIiq1HcP10&list=PLVo7nGot4fPhh_1Jh7nUSajQmy6oA1Ldg
https://soundcloud.com/jesusandjollof
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/formation-and-company-secretarial-agents/company-formation-agents-and-secretarial-agents

Release date:
13 July, 2021

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The Basics (S3) Episode 0 w/ Ella Bennett

Romany Francesca, founder of Rare Select Models takes our host for this episode on a journey into the discovery of her love for Photography and how this fuelled her desire to represent modelling talent. From Photographing Giggs to recently having her Photography work on billboards featuring Ray Blk, Romany’s creative eye for connecting the dots in business venture is something to learn from. Having worked closely with musicians and models behind the scenes, Romany ultimately gives insight into encompassing talent development and pioneers the essence to being genuinely inclusive within the creative arts industries. 

find out more about Romany and Rare Select Models below:

https://www.rareselectmodels.com/

https://www.instagram.com/romanyfrancesca/

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
06 August, 2021

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Connecting The Dots (S3) Episode 2 w/ Romany Francesca

Laré A, Creative Director, Photographer and Founder of VERSES + THESIS speaks with Ella Bennett about what innovation means to her when she decided to create VERSES +THESIS during the first breakout of COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, sparking a virtual exhibition for musician, dr cube and how this generated a new found audience and interest in collaborating with musicians on their creative visions.

find out more about Laré A and VERSIS + THESIS below:

https://www.versesnthesis.com
https://www.instagram.com/la_xre/

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
20 August, 2021

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Running It All (S3) Episode 3 w/ Laré A

Dijian Eccles, Founder of DMN CLR converses with the host about the necessity to merge the commercial and television world when finding more underrepresented talent aswell as exploring his journey into the business of physical production. Ella and Dijian also address how much grafting is required when starting from scratch and why developing a black owned production company is needed if we are to see a more diverse crew behind the lens.

find out more about Dijian Eccles and DMND CLR below:

www.dmndclr.com
https://www.instagram.com/dijianeccles/
https://www.instagram.com/dmndclr/
https://twitter.com/dmndclr
https://www.facebook.com/DMNDCLR/

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
3 September, 2021

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Signing It Off (S3) Episode 4 w/ Dijian Eccles

For this episode, Ella speaks with Angela Wereko-Anderson, a previous Tate Collective producer, young leader for Science Gallery London and now the creator of SceneMakers, an initiative in partnership with The Albany Deptford created to financially grant, stimulate and engage filmmakers from South East London, Ella and Angela both speak about Angela's incredible career journey from the finance industry to the arts and why understanding your true identity is integral to standing out amongst the crowd.

More about Angela and SceneMakers below:

https://www.thealbany.org.uk/news/meet-angela-wereko-anderson-and-find-out-more-about-scenemakers2/
https://www.instagram.com/angie.anjj/ 

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
17 September, 2021

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"There Can Only Be One"(S3) Episode 5 w/ Angela Wereko-Anderson

The entertainment industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world, so the question always becomes should you wait for the green light before you build your own entities or is it an everyday graft and process? 

For the series finale of 'A New Dimension' podcast, the host speaks with Olivia Fraser, CEO of Brown Sugar Movement, a platform designed to inspire, empower and celebrate Young Black British Women. They address the necessity of self-drive and why merging and exploring different storytelling formats informed her skillset as a Creative Director, Filmmaker and Screenwriter.

More about Olivia Fraser and Brown Sugar Movement below:
https://www.instagram.com/brownsugarmove/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/missfraser_x/?hl=en

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
1 October, 2021

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The Green Light (S3) Finale |  Episode 6 w/ Olivia Fraser

More Than 1% - Series 4

Destinie Paige, Director, Photographer, Set Designer and Curator speaks with Ella about how she discovered her love for Photography which landed her several opportunities to shadow some of the most exciting Directing and Photography U.K based talent that are known globally.

She addresses the necessity of understanding the value of expanding her network whilst refining her skills landed her curating her first commissioned exhibition "BLK BXY JOY" in 2022.

Find out more about Destinie here
https://www.tiktok.com/@onlydestt?_t=8ecdXLImulU&_r=1
https://www.instagram.com/onlydestt/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinie-paige-19ba09145/
https://www.instagram.com/irie_studios/

BLK BXY JOY PRESS
https://www.yellowzine.com/post/blk-bxy-joy
https://photomonitor.co.uk/essay/the-power-of-relationships/
https://www.black-blossoms.online/the-journal/blk-bxy-joy

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Jingle By Milo Craig

Recording Date: 23 March 2023

Release date:

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'Thinking Ahead' with Destinie Paige (Series 4) (Ep.2)

More Than 1% - Series 4

On this episode, Hope Cunningham takes us on a journey into her world as a storyteller and founder of ‘chickenandbreadzine'. She speaks about the necessary role of pivoting in career played in her life and how important it became to explore her endeavour's in Caribbean cuisine alongside self-publishing her own magazine titled ’Chicken and Bread Zine’

Find out more about Hope here:
https://www.instagram.com/hopelaurenashley/?hl=en-gb 
https://www.instagram.com/chickenandbreadzine/?hl=en-gb

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Jingle By Milo Craig

Release date: April 5th, 2024

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'Open To Change' with Hope Cunningham (Series 4) (Ep.3)

More Than 1% - Series 4

Multi-Genre DJ and current Friday Night host at Captial 1XTRA Teeshow, speaks with our host about his day to day, what it was like touring with known artists just before COVID-19, the importance of thinking ahead in such an ever evolving industry like entertainment and the necessity in not forgetting your main goal.

Find out more about teashow here:
https://soundcloud.com/teeshow

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Jingle By Milo Craig

Release date: 12 April 2024

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'Make Time' with DJ Teeshow (Series 4) (Ep.4)

More Than 1% Is a Podcast series where I speak with experienced creatives from different walks of life who break down their day-to-day within their specific role or roles whilst working within the UK and globally aswell as addressing their perspectives on the current state of D&I within today's society and economy.

Episode 1, will be released Monday, January 19th, at 6 pm GMT time

Soundtrack by: Milo Craig 

Released by:
Ella Bennett

Release date:
Monday, 8 Jan, 2024

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More Than 1% - Trailer

The Real Hustle with Stevie Sata (Series 4) (Ep.1)

More Than 1% - Series 4

Co-founder of Sata Studios, Stevie Sata speaks with Ella about his constant hustle to the freelance life as a filmmaker in this current economy. He takes Ella through his journey into becoming a founder and a Creative Director and why building a client base was just as important as perfecting his filmmaking craft.

Find out more about Sata Studios here:
www.instagram.com/sata_studios/
www.instagram.com/stevie_sata

Jingle By Milo Craig

Released by:
Ella Bennett

Release date: 9 February, 2024

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'The Real Hustle' with Stevie Sata (Series 4) (Ep.1)

More Than 1% - Series 4

Multiple award-winning Film Director Sasha Nathwani, shares with Ella words of wisdom on how he had to navigate the commercial and advertising space as an Iranian Indian born and raised in Britain. Rising up as an aspiring filmmaker during the 80s onwards wasn't the easiest for Sasha, but despite D&I being incredibly behind, he shares the mantras that made sure he persevered, from directing on diverse sets to the release of his debut feature film 'Last Swim' which has already garnered attention from the lights of The Guardian and winning a Crystal Bear at the Berlinale Film Festival

Find out more about Sasha here:
https://caviar.tv/london/directors/directors/sasha-nathwani/
sashanathwani.com
sashanathwani.com/information/

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Jingle By Milo Craig

Release date: April 27th, 2024

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'Take The Risk' with Sasha Nathwani (Series 4) (Ep.5)

This Podcast will cover a range of topics from empowering streams
of income to starting it up. 

Guests will be sharing insight into how they generate creative ideas to benefit their business as well as the importance of inclusion that will lead our industries to real change.

thyme

Starting It Up - Trailer

Discussing the different ways communities can impact change within the social enterprise sector as well as conversing about Bisoye Babalola's three innovative businesses, Runner a communications agency, Nights Global, a Film screening / production platform and Holiday Club a social enterprise for young people aged 14-19 interested in creative careers.

For further information check out the following links

https://www.holidayclub.space
www.nightsglobal.com

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
11 May 2020

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Episode One - The Real Change w/Bisoye Babalola BEM

Founders of AffandJam speak about their sustainable clothing brand and address the different ways society can be more conscious about sustainable living. We also talk about their experience working with Izzie Odigie in Ghana.

To find out more about Aff&Jam click here: https://www.affandjam.com

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
18 May 2020

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Episode Two - Sustainability Vs Digital w/AffandJam

Musician and Wellbeing Entrepreneur, Laura Hanke discusses with our host about the various ways creatives can consider their self-care more whilst speaking about how being a creative and health care extraordinaire marry so well. 

Follow Laura Hanke on instagram: https://instagram.com/iamhankofficial?igshid=10i4ifnvnguvz

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
25 May 2020
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Episode Three - Self Care w/Laura Hanke

Gina Murray speaks with our host about how she takes on life priorities as a Singer, Musical Theatre Performer, Writer, Actress and a Mother of two, whilst giving us the giggles all day long!

some of her CREDITS include: Chicago and Fame in the West End, toured HAIRSPRAY UK as Velma aswell as toured with Earth, Wind & Fire.

Photo Credit: Andy Brown Photography

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
1 June 2020

© 2020 Ella Bennett

Episode Four - Life Management: What's Priority w/Gina Murray

Best selling Author and Journalist, Alya Mooro, speaks with Ella Bennett about navigating the British publishing industry as a cis-gendered Middle-Eastern woman and how important it was to take her best selling non-fiction book “The Greater Freedom - Life As A Middle-Eastern Woman - Outside The Stereotypes” global with guest panelling at the Rise Up Summit, the largest Entrepreneurial summit in the Middle-East. 

Here is a list of some resources that are mentioned:

https://www.riseupsummit.com/home
https://www.postscript.london
https://cleanprose.co.uk 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greater-Freedom-Eastern-Outside-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B07NQCVJMT
https://www.projectnoirhub.com

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
8 June, 2020

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Episode Five - Business Woman: Be Loud About It w/Alya Mooro

Series Two - The Artist

*trigger warning, addresses depression and anxiety*

*Spoilers in this Podcast of short film Rage*

This episode centres on a conversation about black masculinity and black mental ill health in Britain. The host speaks with Korrie Powell, Photographer and Film Director about his recent conceptual project “Rage” which “delves into the prevalent disconnect between Black men and their emotions, and seeks to highlight that masculinity often suppresses the Black man’s ability to express them.”

If you are anyone you know has been affected by depression or anxiety please seek the following resources 

https://www.instagram.com/blackmindsmatter.uk/
https://instagram.com/ethelsclub?igshid=w1biu3f7saku
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb
www.baatn.org.uk

Watch the full film here: https://www.ragefilm.co https://vimeo.com/469494047

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
16 November, 2020

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Episode 01 (Series 2) - Black Masculinity w/ Korrie Powell

What does it mean to be a black artist in today's Britain?

Series two of The Main In Stream is Dead Podcast centres on speaking with incredible black multidisciplinary black artists from around the U.K

Episode 1 will be released, Monday, November 16th, 7pm GMT TIME

The Artist - Podcast - Trailer (Series 2)

✨ ⚡️BLACK BEAUTY✨ ⚡️

What is beauty? I often wonder as I get older, being black and a cis-woman in Britain has had its challenges, one of them is most definitely beauty standards. 

I speak with Karla Quiñonez Leon who is a Make-Up and Hairstylist about the significance of colour in her artistic flair, the black renaissance, black beauty ideals and the importance on working with those she admires.

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
20 November, 2020

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Episode 02 (Series 2) - Black Beauty w/ Karla Q Leon

'The Rendition’ is a platform that connects you to the places and people that tell black stories, on the stage and on the screen. So, I decided to speak with the founder, Shoré Delano about what Black Expression means to her and everything in between.

Resources mentioned:
www.therendition.co.uk/
www.weareparable.com
www.bouncecinema.com
www.abff.com
www.blackcreatorsmatter.com

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
23 November, 2020

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Episode 03 (Series 2) - Black Expression w/ Shore Delano

🖍 Episode 04 🖍 

THE ARTIST - PODCAST

I’m big on music and even more big on being multi-faceted. So I decided to speak with Film Director and Musician known as “GBNGA” on his recent soundtrack and visuals for “SLEEP”, as well as how he carves his footprint in both the music and film scene.

Watch Music Video 'SLEEP' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMLNac6heno

Released by:
The Main In Stream Is Dead

Release date:
27 November, 2020

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Photo Credit: Marq Rodriguez

Episode 04 (Series 2) - Black Sound w/ GBNGA

THE MAIN IN STREAM IS DEAD Podcast is an independent produced on-going conversation with creatives and public figures that are re-inventing storytelling, empowering communities and most importantly are resisting blaxploitation in the U.K digital era.

THE MAIN IN STREAM IS DEAD podcast is a part of a community based hub, founded by Ella Bennett, a Film & TV Director based in London 

“The concept of The Main In Stream is Dead came in 2017 when I began to journal personal direct experiences in the Film and Television Industry. \
I decided to develop this journal into a guidebook which is still in process  setting the first chapter in the council estate I grew up in starring brothers I grew up with.” - Quoted by
Ella Bennett, CEO, Founder.

The Main in Stream Is Dead

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