Driven By Us

Welcome to the Driven By Us podcast! We are here to showcase talents from under represented & ethnic minority backgrounds working in Automotive & Motorsport, particularly across STEM and Media. We have been, and will be, speaking to some of the biggest names across the industry - driving change! Each week we'll be hearing from a new guest, as we're here to share their stories, and hopefully along the way inspire the next generation. Season 1 hosted by Cayana Freeman , Debbie Nakakande , Amber Jones & Savannah Thomas . Season 2 hosted by Debbie Nakakande , Nina-Jade Paul , Savannah Thomas & Shanna Raj Real stories from real role models! Keep up to date on LinkedIn & Instagram and make sure you hit the subscribe, leave a review and don't miss a single episode! YouTube: @DrivenByUs Instagram: @Driven.By.Us Twitter: @DrivenByUs Tiktok: @DrivenByUs Produced By Driven By Us Season 1 - Editor - Maddie Rome Season 2 - Editor - Eddie Melbourne , UX/ Design - Theo Tagualo , Photography - Jordan Chapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driven By Us is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Driven By Us, a business show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Louise McEwen | Hosted By Shanna Raj | McLaren Racing Special

  Dec 15, 202514 minS2

  <p>World Champions 2025 Special - Welcoming Louise McEwen is Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, where she leads the global brand narrative, visual identity and commercial strategy for the team’s racing operations. </p><p> </p><p>But beyond branding and sponsorships, Louise is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion across motorsport. As part of McLaren’s pioneering inclusion efforts, she’s helped drive the creation of McLaren Next & Engaged Programmes to open up motorsport and STEM-related careers to under-represented and under-privileged groups. </p><p> </p><p>Louise consistently emphasises that opportunities in motorsport shouldn’t be limited to the cockp...

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  Episode #16

  Stephanie Travers | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E16

  Oct 20, 202550 minS2

  <p>Stephanie Travers is a trailblazing engineer and leader in motorsport, currently serving as the Senior Impact Manager at Mission 44, the charitable foundation created by Sir Lewis Hamilton to foster a more inclusive education system and empower underserved communities.</p><br><p>She also held leadership roles with Team X44, Hamilton’s Extreme E team, including Deputy Team Principal, and previously served as an Associate Sporting Director.</p><p>Beginning her career with a strong academic foundation in chemical engineering (BEng from the University of Bradford, MSc from Imperial College London), Stephanie held early roles in asset management at BASF be...

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  Episode #15

  Denzel Manyande | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E15

  Oct 13, 202544 minS2

  <p>Denzel Manyande, an accomplished freelance consultant who specializes in operations and logistics. Denzel has built a reputation for transforming ideas into reality with precision whether it’s through event management, project delivery, or supply chain execution. His hands-on, detail-oriented approach makes him a trusted partner for organizations looking to deliver flawlessly from design all the way through to execution.</p><br><p>Denzel’s expertise covers three key areas</p><br><p>Operational Strategy and Management—he develops KPI-driven frameworks, coordinates suppliers and venues, plans delivery routes, and ensures seamless security and communication throughout.</p><br><p>Project and Event...

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  Episode #14

  Raphaella Gordon-Saker | Hosted By Savannah Thomas & Debbie Nakakande | S2 E14

  Oct 6, 202520 minS2

  <p>This week we're reflecting with Formula E - Live from The London E-Prix with Raphaella Gordon‑Saker is a Senior Sustainability & Social Impact Manager on the sustainability team at Formula E, the world’s premier all-electric racing series Formula E, Raffy leads strategic initiatives that empower communities, champion diversity and inclusion, and ensure sustainable legacies in host cities through sport.</p><p> </p><p>Raphaella plays a pivotal role in adapting the FIA’s global Girls on Track programme for Formula E races. She coordinates immersive workshops, behind‑the‑scenes race experiences, mentoring sessions, and partnerships with schools and charities to engage y...

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  Episode #13

  Jahee Campbell-Brennan | Hosted By Debbie Nakakande | S2 E13

  Sep 29, 20251h 1mS2

  <p>Jahee Campbell-Brennan is a motorsport engineer and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in both motorsport and automotive engineering. </p><br><p>After graduating with a Master’s in Automotive Engineering, he began his career in high-volume vehicle development at Ford, before going on to found Wavey Dynamics, a consultancy specialising in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, and engineering design for high-performance automotive and motorsport applications. Through the consultancy, he has delivered projects for leading manufacturers including McLaren Automotive, contributing to the design and development of next-generation hypercars.</p><p> </p><p>Jahee is also part of the electric team at One...

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