From overcoming two brutal torn bicep injuries to becoming a champion. Gamal Yafai’s story is an excellent example of where resilience can take you. Imagine stepping into the heart of a boxer's world, where each punch and every round is a story of resilience, triumph, and the poignant lessons learned along the way. This episode pulls no punches as …

In today’s episode, we spoke to an incredible history teacher, Julie Coley. Julie has decades of experience teaching in some amazing schools in Birmingham, such as Edgbaston High School for Girls. We had the pleasure of speaking to her about the concept of truth within history. We also discussed the experience of girls in the education system and h…

Have we, as a society, misconstrued the essence of masculinity and feminism? Mila Stricevic joins us in an enriching dialogue that uncovers the need to redefine and understand these concepts amidst the generational divides of Gen Z. We're not just talking about abstract concepts; we're probing the concrete impact these issues have on our daily live…

We reflect on some incredible pervious podcasts: Our first guests is Nikhita Lesler, whose love for storytelling catapulted her to remarkable heights in the acting world, from Netflix to the bustling West End Tour of Noises Off. Our second guest Ziauddin's story and his mission are not just his own; as we engage in a heart-wrenching conversation on…

I'll never forget the electrifying sensation of standing mere feet away from nature's most powerful predators, a feeling our latest guest, James Clark, knows all too well. As a veterinary medicine student with roots in the heart of Botswana's wilderness, James takes us through his intimate dance with danger, from staring into the eyes of a black ma…

Education activist Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala's father, speaks with an urgency that commands attention. His story and his mission are not just his own; as we engage in a heart-wrenching conversation on the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan, the plight becomes ours to understand. We unravel the dire implications of 4.3 million girls being denie…

Embark on a captivating journey alongside the effervescent Nikhita Lesler, whose zest for storytelling catapulted her to remarkable heights in the acting world, from Netflix's "Blood, Sex and Royalty" to the bustling West End Tour of Noises Off. Our conversation weaves through Nikhita's fateful encounter with a producer that sparked her career, exp…

In this episode we discuss our previous 3 episodes. In those episodes we discussed women in the police force with Amna Baig. Sened Estifanos shares her incredible academic journey to a top Law university. Finally, Thomas Noonan courageously opens up about his traumatic near-death experience of being stabbed in France and how the incident changed hi…

Thomas is an amazing photographer who is currently studying Politics and IR at King’s College London. He shares his fascinating life story of growing up in France surrounded by chaotic protests and a strict education system. Thomas also opens up about his trauma of being stabbed in Paris and almost losing his life. We learn about how this incident …

Sened is an inspiring young woman currently studying law at Queen Mary University of London. She aspires to become a lawyer and wants to change the world for the better. Sened shares her incredible academic journey with us, during which she has faced many rejections, loneliness, and stress while trying to get into law school. Sened opens up about t…

Amna Baig is a Superintendent of the Police Service of Pakistan and is currently studying law at the University of Oxford. In this episode, Amna shares her journey to becoming a police officer. We discuss how to counter gender-based violence and ensure justice for women in Pakistan. She also highlights the importance of empowering more women to bec…

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In this episode we spoke to Matt Swain, a branding expert who has worked with the likes of Steven Bartlett. Matt gave us an insight into his invaluable branding expertise. He taught us how to hire 8 figure CEO’s, and how to ensure our minds and bodies act harmony, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode. Evolve With US! Matt’s Socials LinkedI…

Nabeeha Khan is a young charismatic Pakistani social media sensation who is currently studying medicine at the University Of Dundee. In this conversation we spoke about Nabeeha’s difficult educational journey, her life as a refugee, romance and more! Evolve With Us! Nabeeha’s Socials Instagram: nabeehaa_khan Support the Show. Evolve With Us! Last N…

In today’s episode we speak to Rehan Allahwala. He is running a school where the only part of the curriculum is learning online skills to make money and solve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Rehan is a fascinating person and this was a fascinating conversation. We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think of Rehan’s schools. E…

In this episode we reflect on our second month of podcast. We share our thoughts on the conversations we had with Ziauddin Yousafzai, Talha Pirzada, and Wajeeha Amir. Thank you for listening! Evolve with us. Support the Show. Evolve With Us! Last Neanderthals Socials YouTube: Last Neanderthals Podcast Instagram: @lastneanderthals Twitter: @lstneand…

In This Episode Wajeeha Amir shares her journey, from studying at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. To earning a scholarship at the University of Oxford. Support the Show. Evolve With Us! Last Neanderthals Socials YouTube: Last Neanderthals Podcast Instagram: @lastneanderthals Twitter: @lstneanderthals TikTok: @Lastneanderthals Spotify: Last Neandert…

If you love science and self improvement then this is the perfect episode for you! Talha Pirzada, a talented professor who has a PHD from University of Oxford in aerospace material with a focus on rocket propulsion. He is also the co-founder of Oxford Pakistan Program that helps marginalised talented students in Pakistan get an opportunity to study…

Our next guest Ziauddin Yousafzai is best known as the father of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest-ever Nobel laureate. He is an educator, activist, author and human rights campaigner. Zia has been a strong advocate for education in Pakistan, especially when girls education was undermined by the Taliban. In our converation, Ziauddin shared with us unh…

In this episode we reflect on the conversations we have had with Belal, Dr. Fiona, Rav, and Waleed. We discuss what we learned from each of them and give some exclusive insight. Support the Show. Evolve With Us! Last Neanderthals Socials YouTube: Last Neanderthals Podcast Instagram: @lastneanderthals Twitter: @lstneanderthals TikTok: @Lastneanderth…

Waleed Khan is a survivor of the brutal APS school shooting which left 133 students dead. In our deeply moving conversation, Waleed tells us about the tragic events leading up to, and during the school shooting. Waleed was shot 8 times leaving him both physically and emotionally scarred. Waleed also reflects on stories of his friends who passed awa…

In this episode we spoke to Ravinol Chambers. At 21 Rav left his life behind to become a monk. We spoke about fatherhood, Spirituality, and the continuous role religion plays within society and our minds. Check out Rav’s podcast at the Evolving Door Podcast! Support the Show. Evolve With Us! Last Neanderthals Socials YouTube: Last Neanderthals Podc…

Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Fiona Reynolds, the medical director of Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital Dr. Reynolds delves into her remarkable life, tracing her passion for medicine from its roots to her pivotal role in the aftermath of Malala Yousafzai's assassination attempt. She grants us a rare glimpse into the challeng…

Belal Stitan, a talented British-Palestinian student currently studying Media at LSE University, joins us in this engaging podcast episode. Belal is not only a gifted poet and rapper but also a passionate activist and a great friend of ours. In this heartfelt conversation, Belal opens up about his challenging journey of relocating to the UK and nav…