The First Black Woman to Swim for Great Britain – How Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell Beat the Odds and Built an Empire

“I didn’t just want to make history, I wanted to change it.”Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell became the first Black woman to ever swim for Great Britain, but that was only the beginning. She went on to graduate from Oxford, become the CEO of the 10,000 Interns Foundation, and author the powerful book This Heavy Black Bone.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rebecca opens up about the hurdles of being a Black woman in elite spaces, the fight to balance the scales, and the bravery it takes to rewrite the rules of success.👉 This is not just another success story. It’s a blueprint for resilience.🎧 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.For this episode, we’ve partnered with Bornbound, the sportswear brand revolutionizing athletic performance. Bornbound mastered the art of combining extreme lightness, rapid-dry technology, and sleek design to create the ultimate running and workout gear.As a 30 & Thriving listener, we’ve secured an exclusive 30% discount for you! Use code 30T at checkout and experience the difference of next-level sportswear.Train smarter. Perform better. Welcome to the future of fitness. 🔗 Shop now: https://30-and-thriving.com/bornbound-acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not long ago, Alberto Zandi was a university student trying to figure out his professional path. His first steps were in strategy consulting, but he quickly realized he had an appetite for business. By 22, he founded Emerald Hospitality Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses according to The Sunday Times in 2024. Now, at 28, Alberto employs over 200 people and owns multiple hospitality brands. His hard work and dedication have landed him a place on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2023.In "30 & Thriving," Alberto sits down with fellow Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees to share the real stories behind their successes, challenges, and personal journeys. These conversations aim to humanize success, showcasing the resilience and perseverance needed to thrive. Tune in for authentic insights that inspire and motivate you to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.IG: https://www.instagram.com/30tofficial/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/30tofficial/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.