Voices of Impact: Tevin Kittoe’s Journey

Diversity Matters

Devin shares his experience growing up in Leytonstone and his journey from studying fashion to working in finance. He discusses his drive to create positive socioeconomic change and the inspiration behind his podcast, 1000 Voices. Devin aims to showcase diverse voices and memorialize black British stories. His long-term ambition is to use the podcast to drive tangible systemic change and support black British change makers. The conversation with Tevin revolves around the mission of his platform, 1000 Voices, to drive tangible systemic change and eradicate racial inequality in the UK. Tevin outlines the four key aspects of their approach: show, educate, empower, and nurture. They aim to inspire and educate individuals to drive change and create a sustainable ecosystem. The discussion highlights the various inequalities faced by Black British groups and the need to address barriers and disparities. Tevin also expresses his personal goal of using business as a tool to drive positive socio-economic change. The conversation emphasizes the importance of inspiring success and clearing a path for others, as well as recognizing social responsibilities.

Takeaways

• Growing up in a diverse area like Leytonstone can shape one's perspective and drive to create positive change.
• Transitioning from one career path to another can be a result of personal growth and a desire for a more impactful role.
• Podcasts like 1000 Voices provide a platform to showcase diverse voices and challenge negative perceptions.
• Failure can be a stepping stone to success, and self-belief is crucial in overcoming challenges.
• Long-term ambitions for 1000 Voices include driving tangible systemic change and supporting black British change makers. The mission of 1000 Voices is to drive tangible systemic change and eradicate racial inequality in the UK.
• The approach of 1000 Voices includes showing, educating, empowering, and nurturing individuals to drive change.
• Addressing inequalities is crucial, as Black British groups often face disparities in wealth, education, and other areas.
• Using business as a tool for positive change can contribute to creating a more equitable society.
• Inspiring success and clearing a path for others is important, as is recognizing social responsibilities.