New York, New York! 🇺🇸
Visiting NYC has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, and It finally happened. I didn’t send any postcards from the Big Apple, but I did film one…
🩷 Pink goes good with green 💚
Earlier this week, I was invited to photograph the Grammy-winning multi-platinum recording artist @arianagrande and Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning powerhouse @cynthiaerivo Erivo for @instagram as they spoke to content creators along with other cast members of the must-see film of the year.
As they say in Oz, it was thrillifying.
Shout out to @jason_mvm and the whole team at @meta for getting me involved in the campaign 🙏🏾
Shout out to @richardjloftus for my fast-track education in everything Wizard of Oz and Wicked
@channel4 took me back to school. 📚
I've officially been out of secondary school for 10 years, and although I haven't aged a day, I've learned a lot over the past decade. A healthy combination of hard work, relentless networking, and a bit of delusion have landed me in rooms I never imagined I would be in.
So, when the opportunity to participate in a panel talk with three exceptional media professionals (Caroline Percy, Aneka Rai, and Steve Wynne) presented itself, I couldn't say no. Moderated by Jacob Bannerman, speaking to the students at Greenwood Academy last week was an invaluable experience. We touched on various topics, from the current landscape of traditional media to advice for aspiring content creators and the age-old question, "If you could go back in time and start again, what would you change?" ⏳
Huge thank you to Jacob Bannerman and the team at Channel 4 for getting me involved in this workshop. 💙
Your vulnerability can be something really powerful…
@wellrunbrum is a movement which brings all abilities together to get men’s mental wellness on track through free-to-access fortnightly 5KM social runs in Birmingham.
Each run begins with a guest speaker - a pace maker for the conversation - providing inspiration and motivation before setting off on a 5KM run around the city.
Counsellor and Wellbeing Coach, @brummie.emil is passionate about making mental health and wellbeing support accessible for all. As the Founder of Wellbeing With Emil CIC, he supports people and communities to improve their wellbeing through counselling, coaching, and community programmes.
@wellbeingwithemil has just launched a series of men’s wellbeing sessions. REAL TALK is not therapy, it’s a space to reset, self-reflect and connect with other men.
When we prioritise our health and wellbeing, we unlock the potential for greatness in every aspect of our lives.
🎥 @pharaohdraws
#running
#community
#mentalhealth
@wellrunbrum x @sohohouse@wellrunbrum is a movement which brings all abilities together to get men’s mental wellness on track through free-to-access fortnightly 5KM social runs in Birmingham.
Each run begins with a guest speaker - a pace maker for the conversation - providing inspiration and motivation before setting off on a 5KM run around the city.
This weekend, we took Brum out of the city for a 5KM around Soho Farmhouse.
@michaelgunning1 is a trailblazing international swimmer best known for participating in the 200-metre butterfly event. He holds duel Nationality, and has set numerous national records for both @teamgb and Team Jamaica in his competitive swimming career.
After surviving the 2017 Manchester bombing, Michael courageously came out as gay, becoming Jamaica’s first openly gay national athlete. Since retiring from competitive swimming, he has used his platform to champion equality and representation in sport, earning a place on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list in 2024. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Michael works across the UK to create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented and minority communities, contributing to numerous campaigns aimed at breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation.
🎥 @pharaohdraws
🥤 thanks to @trip.drinks for the post-run refreshments
TW // suicide
“He deserves to be celebrated”
@wellrunbrum is a movement which brings all abilities together to get men’s mental wellness on track through free-to-access fortnightly 5KM social runs in Birmingham.
Each run begins with a guest speaker - a pace maker for the conversation - providing inspiration and motivation before setting off on a 5KM run around the city.
@movewith.matt is a Birmingham-based PE Teacher and Endurance Athlete who has raised over £17,000 for @birminghammind in memory of his father.
The Birmingham Mind Helpline provides advice, information and signposting to people with mental health issues, carers, professionals and the general public. Call 0121 262 3555 (daily, 9am to 11pm).
You can call @samaritanscharity free any time, from any phone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 116 123.
🎥 @pharaohdraws
#running
#community
#mentalhealth
You just carried on…
@wellrunbrum is a movement which brings all abilities together to get men’s mental wellness on track through free-to-access fortnightly 5KM social runs in Birmingham.
🥥 with hydration from @vitacocoeu
Each run begins with a guest speaker - a pace maker for the conversation - providing inspiration and motivation before setting off on a 5KM run around the city.
@rakeemomar is an award-winning Investigative Journalist & BBC radio & television Presenter.
Rakeem is a Presenter on @bbc1xtra , covering daytime shows live from Birmingham. He was the former breakfast show presenter at BBC Radio WM & he has interviewed the likes of Prime Minister Kier Starmer & former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Sir Lenny Henry, RAYE, Sharon Osbourne & lots more.
He is a passionate storyteller. Rakeem has worked not only on screen but also behind the lens with BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Radio 4, Channel 4 & MTV on current affairs and documentary programmes. As a Channel 4 Investigative Journalism MA alumnus, Rakeem is passionate about sharing stories of those from underserved communities. He won the Reporting Communities Award from the prestigious Society Of Editors Regional Press Awards, mentioned as one of 2023s Black British trailblazers by The Independent & was nominated for Journalist of the Year at the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards.
When we prioritise our health and wellbeing, we unlock the potential for greatness in every aspect of our lives.
🎥 @pharaohdraws
Last week I had the pleasure of moderating a brilliant panel at BCU all about landing your first job after graduation 🎓 From handling rejection to the soft skills that actually get you hired, the honesty and insight in that room was something else.
To every student in the audience: your time is coming. Keep going 💛
📹 @cs_visuals
Well Run Brum is more than a men’s mental wellness movement — it’s a community. And community matters, because it reminds us we’re not alone.
On Wednesday we celebrated Two Years of @wellrunbrum at @alexander_stadium with conversational pacemaker @richard_whitehead_mbe and special guest His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant Simon Topman MBE from @wmlieutenancy
🥥 plus hydration from @vitacocoeu
Since launching in March 2024, over 100 men have taken part and the group has run over 260km around the city.
🎥 @pharaohdraws
As the son of Caribbean immigrants, this one runs deeper than words.
Caught up with @bbcwm to talk about Seeking the Pioneers, an exhibition I’m incredibly proud to be part with @wearebrig As the son of Caribbean immigrants, photographing the activists and trailblasers who fought and continue to fight for a better world wasn’t just an honour, it was personal.
This is what it looks like when your culture, your craft and your community collide. 🖤
Massive thank you to @merishaspeaks for inviting me down to the studios 🙏🏾
