Off The Agenda is the flagship podcast from OTA Media — a leadership platform born in the City of London, operating at the intersection of capital, policy, and culture. Hosted by Sir Charles Bowman, Brenda Emmanus OBE, Natalie Ojevah MBE and Natasha Frangos, in partnership with London Stock Exchange Group and HaysMac. Candid conversations with the most compelling leaders of our time exploring the ideas shaping business, society, and the next generation of leadership. otamediagroup.com | Insta: @otamediagroup | X: @offtheagenda
In this compelling episode of Off The Agenda, we’re joined by Michael Eboda, founder and CEO of Powerful Media and the force behind the Powerlist, the definitive annual ranking celebrating the UK’s most influential Black leaders.
In conversation with Brenda Emmanus OBE, Michael reflects on his mission to dismantle the myth that Black talent is in short supply, and how visibility, representation and celebration can unlock opportunity and change lives. Drawing on his background in journalism and entrepreneurship, he shares how the Powerlist began, how it has evolved over 20 years, and why influence matters more than celebrity or status.
9 Mar 2026
Michael Eboda: The Powerlist, Black Talent & Changing the Narrative | Off The Agenda | OTA Media
In this episode of Off The Agenda, we're joined by Michael Eboda, founder and CEO of Powerful Media and the force behind the Powerlist, the definitive annual ranking celebrating the UK's most influential Black leaders.
In conversation with Brenda Emmanus OBE, Michael reflects on his mission to dismantle the myth that Black talent is in short supply, and how visibility, representation and celebration can unlock opportunity and change lives. Drawing on his background in journalism and entrepreneurship, he shares how the Powerlist began, how it has evolved over 20 years, and why influence matters more than celebrity or status.
Off The Agenda is the flagship podcast from OTA Media — a leadership platform born in the City of London, operating at the intersection of capital, policy, and culture.
Follow us: otamediagroup.com | @otamediagroup | @offtheagenda
#Leadership #Diversity #Powerlist #BlackExcellence #UKBusiness #OTAMedia #OffTheAgenda #BrendaEmmanus #MichaelEboda #Representation
8 Mar 2026
Emma Jones CBE: Entrepreneurship & Britain's Growth Challenge | Off The Agenda | OTA Media
In this episode of Off The Agenda, we're joined by Emma Jones CBE — former founder of Enterprise Nation and the UK Small Business Commissioner — for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, optimism, and building the conditions for small businesses to thrive.
In conversation with Natasha Frangos and Natalie Ojevah MBE, Emma reflects on growing up in an entrepreneurial family, selling her first business at 27, and spending her career championing founders across the UK. She shares candid insights on mentorship, late payments, community-led growth, and why optimism is one of the most important tools for entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty.
Off The Agenda is the flagship podcast from OTA Media — a leadership platform born in the City of London, operating at the intersection of capital, policy, and culture.
Follow us: otamediagroup.com | @otamediagroup | @offtheagenda
#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #UKBusiness #OTAMedia #OffTheAgenda #EmmaJonesCBE #NatashaFrangos #NatalieOjevah
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