Greetings from the Middle East, where I am writing this on very little sleep and poor signal.
September is nearly done, and it has been a busy month. The biggest news first: Hyphen House is open. We finally unlocked the doors on our private members’ community for multi-hyphenates, the people whose job titles need a forward slash or three. I spent months imagining who would walk through them, and the real thing was better than anything I pictured. A room full of people who understand why you are starting a fourth thing while the first three still need you turns out to be a very good room to be in.
I could not be happier with how the launch went, and I am even more excited about what comes next. Hyphen House is built as a place to experiment, collaborate and make new things, and I cannot wait to watch it become whatever its members make of it. Thank you to everyone who came, and welcome to everyone still to come.
Then there is October, and with it my Birth month & Black History Month, which I am looking forward to more than I can properly say. It is a month for celebrating the people, the stories and the creativity that shape the culture we work in every day, and it could not arrive at a better moment for us, with a brand-new community of makers under one roof. Expect plenty more from us as the month unfolds.
Here is to ending September strong and walking into October with the lights on.
More soon, from wherever the signal allows.
Have an amazing week
M.T. Omoniyi
One thing. What launched, what's coming, what changed.
A great time was had. 60+ Multi Hyphenates who came through the doors: designers who also build companies, editors who also write, consultants who design clothes and one or two people whose titles I am still trying to fit on a name badge. We had bingo, drinks, live music and amazing vibes.
The room felt like exactly what we hoped for; people trading ideas, swapping numbers and quietly plotting their next thing before the first drink was finished.
Thank you to everyone who came, and to the team who made it look easy. Hyphen House is only just getting started, and if you are a multi-hyphenate who has been meaning to drop in, consider this your nudge.
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Joladé is back again! Joladé came through to wrap up some final details before we fly out to the Middle East to deliver these four exciting documentaries. His work is amazing. Please do check it out and follow his journey.
What's happening this week
In this week’s Common Sense Podcast episode, Mike sits down with John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss political power, spirituality, personal growth, societal change, and the recurring patterns that shape civilisations; exploring what we can learn from the past and what it might take to build a stronger future.
This is not an episode you want to miss, its not every day we get an Ex Government Official who reached the peak of political power sitting down with us for a conversation.
Opportunities and one specific ask, in that order.
With a new Substack and exciting new shows in the pipeline, we are now on the hunt for new writers and presenters to contribute to the network and help us continue our mission.
we are also on the lookout for new studio assistants. If you or anybody in your network are looking for flexible part-time work and want experience working within a media company and a content production studio, this is the opportunity for you!
Please email okiki@tcsnetwork.co.uk if you’re interested!
Keep your notifications on and your eyes peeled for more updates across the network.
Have an amazing end to the week,
Okiki Adegoke
Chief of Staff - Head of Operations