Black Owned Minority Businesses

Leroi Hanniford is a pioneer in the business world, after Co - founding Cardiff's OG Clothing store in the early 90's when hip hop fashion was difficult to come by in Wales. Leroi set out to provide a solution, along with his cousin Beefy, the family duo created a unique clothing store that became the hub of the centre, for young like minded individuals to come together to share their love of fashion, music and community. Now embarking on another venture, Bar Drods Dro, which means "pop up bar" in Welsh, Leroi is passionate about supporting Welsh businesses and providing an array of Caribbean cuisine. Bar Dros Dro, offers something unique for everyone, never mixing the same cocktail twice whilst providing a chilled atmosphere for people to come together, once again this Black Owned Business man, is providing, a place of community, accessible for everyone.

Trishna Singh is a phenomenal woman, breaking the mould of what a woman "should" be in the music industry. Her ability to break down barriers, and refusal to be defined, by sexuality, race or cultural traditions, Trishna is a formidable and inspiring DJ, engineer and academic. She is a part of the collective that make up, Ladies of Rage, a collaboration of talented creatives from South Wales, killing the music, spoken word and poetry scene. Their voices are heavenly and their presence not to be missed. Check them out!!

Tony Borg is a former Welsh champ turned professional boxing coach, helping to change the lives of amateur boxers from Wales. Tony has made boxing his life's work, from the age of 7 he has always been a bit of a scrapper, encouraged by his late grandfather who often coxed Tony into "having a scrap" and often enjoyed hearing all about it. Tony is a well know character in Cardiff and Newport, as part of the illustrious doorman scene going back to the late eighties. He has had two biography's written about his journey in the ring and life outside, sharing his love and gratitude for his late mother Megan, who sadly passed away when Tony was only 17 years old. That day Tony lost his no1 fan and biggest cheerleader, in this conversation, he talks about how the biggest challenger defending Tony's corner was his mother, Megan and no-one has come close since. RIP Aunty Megan, Thank you for your boy. XWith a career that has spanned three decades in and out of the ring, Tony Borg’s life was previously told in biography Megan’s Boy. Now his career is being told in new book, Borg Boxing.HIS tireless community efforts and success in and out of the ring have made Cardiff-born Tony Borg a much-loved figure in the boxing world and his local community.He has dedicated the latter part of his life inside the ring training a whole host of amateur and professional boxers to Olympic and Commonwealth medals and a range of titles including Welsh, British, European, Commonwealth and World champions.

Lana Farhina runs a podcast called the, Active Mothers Podcast. A place dedicated to all women, their wellbeing and journey to motherhood, hosted by Lana Farinha. In this Podcast, you will have the chance to listen to incredible stories shared by many special guests, from leading health specialists, Pro mother athletes to many more inspiring active women around the world. Together we will try to encourage and motivate you to stay active during all stages of pregnancy and beyond. Our guests will make sure that you feel more confident and reassured on staying active, and healthy in your journey to motherhood. Each week we'll share information on nutrition, mental health, pelvic health, and different forms of physical exercise on all stages of pregnancy. Connect with Lana on Instagram @dayswithzing or at www.dayswithzing.comThis is an amazing podcast dedicated to helping mothers stay active during the most precious time...get tuned in!

James Bourne is a trained instructor of the Kalah system, a keen advocate for street safety. James is dedicated to the system helping people to help themselves in the art of self-defence. James is a disciplined man whose sole aim is for every individual to learn how to protect themselves in the face of physical adversity. Running in various locations across Wales, the Kalah system is being witnessed in schools, the Police force and youth projects. James believes Kalah is a life skill that everyone should know.What does KALAH mean?K-Krav in Hebrew meaning fight.L-Lotar in Hebrew meaning fight against terror.H-Hagahna in Hebrew meaning defense.A+A Gives us the Star of David.KALAH Principles are based on experience in the battlefield.There are no rules when one defends their self. Just as much as the attacker has no rules. The attacker will use any means possible to obtain their objective. This is why self defense is not easy nor is survival an easy task.KALAH Classes/Courses are designed to be realistic, effective and to the point.The training will build the learner mentally and physically, increasing the odds of survival.The KALAH motto is: GOD FIRST, EGO OUT!

IFY IWOBI is an award winning Swansea-born Pianist and Composer who studied Music Performance at Brunel University London. She is an accomplished Classical & Contemporary Pianist performing across Wales, London and internationally. Ify composes film music as well as scores for film soundtracks and her own acoustic works. Ify leads the Ify Iwobi band, made up of session musicians. They specialise in Ify’s original works as well as covers. The band has performed in venues such as Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre.Iffy is a beautiful person who inspires people to reach inside and find their inner music... ONE TO WATCH!

Shekira Johnson is a beautiful vivacious and ambitious woman, who is the founder and creator of Turn'd Up Fitness. She started her business, inspiring women to be sexy in their own skin, using the power of dance and fitness. Coupled with physical wellness, Shekira is also mindful of mental wellness and encourages women to eat healthy, set micro - goals and affirm who they are... unique!Taking the fitness world by storm, Turn'd Up allows women to see themselves on a stage of their own, where they are the author and creator of their own dance video.A true entrepreneur, identifying a gap in the market for something new, Shekira has trained over 180 women to become their own " Lady Boss" so all four corners of the globe can join in and get Turn'd Up!!Shekira says: I’ve always been into dance, fitness, music and drama. When I was 18, I took myself to Rubicon Dance school and fell in love – I’d go from class to class. Street dance was my favourite. When I graduated I took part in the school show – I thought I was Janet Jackson in my baggy combats, crop top and gloves! At 19 years old I joined Swindon Dance school and after that I completed a degree in acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.I’d developed a huge interest in health and fitness and qualified in 22 different fitness programmes.

Ricardo Erasmus is originally from Cape Town South Africa. Moving to Wales in the hope to inspire the next generation of leaders, to find their why?Ricardo grew up during the Apartheid, (Afrikaans: “apartness”) and share's his experience of being raised by a mother who was relentless in her efforts to raise her son to understand the power of unity. Inspired by the great South African leader Nelson Mandela, Ricardo reminisces on how the first Black president of South Africa, brought hope to the world, by the power of reconciliation. We are truly blessed to have him in South Wales, as he uses his platform to create a better society, helping teachers, parents and communities to understand that "it takes a village to raise a child".I help people discover their “why”, so that they can UNLEASH their potential. Helping people shift their paradigms.