What happens to a professional relationship when the job that brought you together ends?
In this episode of Dear Local Champion, we’re talking about how to respond when someone you work with is made redundant or laid off, and why what you do afterwards matters.
How do you reach out without making things awkward?
What should you say?
When should you offer help?
And how do you make sure a meaningful professional relationship doesn’t disappear simply because you no longer work together?
Because some of the most valuable professional relationships you build can continue long after the organisation that introduced you is no longer part of the story.
🎧 Listen to Navigate Redundancy, Preserve Relationships, the new episode of Dear Local Champion, now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
5 Oct 2026
Episode 4: The most underrated tool for career growth: The Feedback Loop.
What if the feedback you’ve been avoiding is actually the thing standing between you and your next level?
In this episode of Dear Local Champion, we’re talking about one of the most underrated tools for career growth: The Feedback Loop.
We get into how to ask for feedback early, how to read between the lines when “well done” doesn’t tell you enough, why you need trusted people to help you interpret important feedback, and how to actually use what you hear to improve your work and position yourself for growth.
We also talk about something many of us struggle with: separating feedback about our work from how we see ourselves.
Your career won’t always move in a straight line. There will be wrong turns, unexpected redirections and moments where you realise something needs to change. The question is: what will you do with the information you receive?
🎧 Press play and let’s talk about how to build a feedback loop that actually helps you grow.
4 May 2026
Episode 3: There's Plenty of Fish in the Sea
In this episode of the Dear Local Champion Podcast, we’re shifting the phrase “there’s plenty of fish in the sea” away from dating and into the world of career growth and opportunity.
Sometimes we get stuck thinking one role, one company, or one rejection defines our future - but the truth is, there are countless paths, opportunities, and spaces where your skills can thrive.
Join me as we explore career mindset, navigating opportunities, handling setbacks, and staying open to the possibilities available to you. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain, or limited in your career journey, this conversation is your reminder to think bigger.
🎧 Tune in for honest conversations on career growth, purpose, mindset, and becoming your best professional self.
11 Apr 2026
Episode 2: Play Nice
In Episode 2, Play Nice, we explore how to build strong, healthy relationships in the workplace. From communication to trust, this episode unpacks the everyday habits that turn colleagues into collaborators
27 Mar 2026
Episode 1: Do It Afraid
What if the thing holding you back in your career isn’t your ability — but your fear of getting it wrong?
In this first episode of Dear Local Champion, Onome shares her journey from being a high-achieving student to navigating a competitive work environment — and the confidence challenges that come with stepping into new spaces.
If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt at work, imposter syndrome, or starting a new job, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn:
How to build confidence in a new job or environment
Why playing safe can slow your career growth
How to overcome fear and take on challenging opportunities
Practical strategies for standing out at work
How to position yourself for long-term career success
This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you build.
Start where you are.
Take the opportunity.
And most importantly — do it afraid.
21 Mar 2026
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