Bread & Butter

Work can shape you. Bias can test you. The right people make a difference.

The BAFTAs moment starts the conversation, but this episode goes wider. Tayo and Eman unpack bias, race, and what it feels like to be misread or underestimated at work.

They also reflect on the power of support, and how the right person backing you can change your whole experience.

In this episode, they discuss:
- The BAFTAs moment and the bigger conversation it opened up
- How bias can show up in subtle and everyday ways at work
- Being misread, underestimated, or constantly having to prove yourself
- The impact of support, mentorship, and people who back you in the right rooms
- Creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and able to show up fully as themselves
Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life, no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship.
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In this episode of the Bread & Butter Podcast, we sit down with MC Tandoh to unpack the real business behind hosting weddings and events. From handling awkward wedding drama to managing difficult crowds, Tandoh shares what people do not see behind the mic. He breaks down how he went from photography into full-time hosting, how he built his name in the wedding industry, and why being confident is not enough to succeed as an MC.

The conversation goes deeper than events. Tandoh explains the importance of people skills, sales, consistency, integrity, and knowing how to read a room. He also opens up about the pressure of always being “on”, the reality of showing up even through personal loss, and why the right clients matter as much as the right opportunities. We also get into how he expanded into production, consulting, and mentoring through Master The Mic.

This episode is full of business lessons for anyone building a personal brand, selling a service, or trying to turn natural talent into income. If you want insight on growth, professionalism, and what it takes to stay relevant in a crowded market, this one is for you.

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The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!

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In this episode of the Bread and Butter Podcast, Tayo and Eman sit down in a new setting and get straight into one of the biggest questions people have been asking. Is Dubai finished? After flight cancellations, school closures, media panic, and families being split across countries, they break down what the recent Middle East tension has looked like from real life, not from headlines.Tayo shares what happened when he and Antoinette were stuck in the UK while their children were still in Dubai, how they found an alternative route and why the family then moved across to Nairobi while schools stayed shut. Eman opens up about how the situation affected his own Dubai plans, his business setup, and the doubts people around him suddenly had.The conversation goes deeper than travel drama. They speak about why entrepreneurs think differently, why problem solvers see opportunity where others see obstacles, and why commitment matters when nobody is clapping for you. They also tackle the way some people in the UK seem eager to celebrate Dubai’s downfall, while many people who live there still feel there is nowhere else that gives the same safety, ambition, convenience, and quality of life.This is an honest conversation about risk, family, moving abroad, mindset, and whether Dubai is still worth it in 2026.

🎧 Tap in now, and don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe!The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!
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This episode is a big one.

Tayo and Eman sit down with broadcaster, DJ, music industry figure and restaurant owner, Sian Anderson, for one of the rawest conversations on The Bread and Butter Podcast so far.

Sian breaks down her journey from blogging and Rinse FM to BBC Radio 1Xtra, and shares how she ended up working around some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran, Wiley, Meek Mill and more. She speaks openly about saying no to major opportunities when the timing was wrong, trusting her instincts, and building a career with purpose.

The conversation then shifts into the hard truth behind business. Sian opens up about launching her Caribbean restaurant, Octaves, during lockdown, the pressure of going viral, dealing with customers, managing staff, losing money, selling property to clear debt, and why she plans to close the space in September. It is honest, sharp and full of lessons on ambition, identity, pressure and resilience.

This is a must-watch for anyone building something, chasing purpose, or learning when to push forward and when to pull back.

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The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!
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Two years in. No missed weeks. Two different countries. And still showing up.

In this episode, Tayo and Iman sit down in London and speak openly about the real journey behind building the Bread & Butter Podcast. No filters.

They break down what worked, what failed, and what cost them the most. From flying back and forth across countries to building a team, they share the truth about consistency and the pressure behind the scenes.

They also open up about getting scammed during production. Money paid. No service delivered. A full year later and still no refund. This is the side of business most people hide.

You will hear the biggest lessons from two years of growth:


Why value alone does not guarantee reach


The shift from organic growth to systems and structure


The importance of preparation at higher levels


Why most podcasts fail early


How environment shapes the opportunities you see

They also speak on partnership. Why working with someone you respect matters more than anything when the pressure hits.

This episode is honest. Reflective. And focused on what comes next.

If you are building something, this will hit home.

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