Welcome to the I AM Wales podcast, proudly brought to you by BE.Xcellence, as part of our unwavering dedication to inclusive media. On this podcast, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who proudly call Wales their home. From visionary business owners to gifted creatives, and all those who inspire us with their stories, we celebrate their contributions to shaping Wales into the diverse and vibrant nation it is today. Check out some of our other inclusive media projects designed ...
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Mustafa Dahir - Winners Grub
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Mustafa also known as winner is a business man and the founder of Winners Grub. His business is based on providing healthy, balanced, nutritious food and specialise in East African Cuisine. He serves this across Cardiff and the surrounding areas. All food is authentic and homemade, freshly prepared daily from scratch. "My mother inspires me a lot. …
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Cynefin Pamoja - Nkechi & Billy
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Billy and Nkechi are the founders of Cynefin Pamoja. A third sector charity. They host events for those within the community. Cynefin Pamoja is open to all, and cater to African and Caribbean communities. What inspires Nkechi and Billy is seeing others receive support and reach their full potential. One of their successes is collaborating with othe…
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Dario DeAbreu - Author of Little Boy Scared
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Dario DeAbreu is the author of The Little Boy Scared. He decided to share his incredible journey to inspire others and demonstrate that overcoming challenges is possible. His story reflects resilience and hope, showing that with determination, one can achieve greatness despite the odds. In this podcast you will hear his love and respect for the Tig…
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Rhyanne El - Nazer Women's Health Coach
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Rhyanne El- Nazer is a health coach who helps ambitious female professionals suffering from burnout to feel more at ease, energised and thrive at work. From an early age, her deep fascination with health and well-being, and its profound impact on longevity and overall quality of life, has been a driving force in her journey. This passion led her to…
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Labardi Studios - Vanessa Mensah
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Vanessa Mensah is a brow and lash beautician who has created a beautiful space that serves as both a thriving business and a cooperative model. This space is designed to support other start-ups in the beauty industry. "Together, we will navigate the start-up phase, tackling all the challenges and expectations that come with being business owners. "…
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Head of EDI - Liam Scott
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Liam Scott is the head of Equality, diversity and inclusion for Wales Rugby Union. As Head of EDI, his role is to set the WRU Group EDI Strategy for all areas of their game both on and off field. He engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop the operational plan and coordinate delivery. Liam has two sons and his heritage is Welsh - J…
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Krush - Singer, Rapper, Performer and Songwriter
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Selina is a versatile singer, songwriter, rapper, and performer born and raised in St Pauls, Bristol. Known as Krush, she's a familiar face in the music scene, bringing confidence and charisma to every mic she touch. Her extensive experience spans various genres and collaborations with artists and producers across the UK, highlighting her adaptabil…
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Adjua Mensah - Artist, Writer and Producer
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Adjua Mensah is a musician, writer, and producer from Splott, Cardiff. Music has been her greatest passion for years. She plays both guitar and bass and is always striving to elevate her craft. Last year, she released her debut EP, and she is very excited to drop a new single as part of another EP later this year. On June 14, 2024, she headlined at…
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Tasharn Sanganoo - Tribal Empire
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Tasharn Sanganoo is the co-founder of a virtual agency where she assists clients with social media, administration, and HR services. Tribal Empire stands out by not only possessing the drive and passion to help your business succeed but also by providing a team of fun and engaging individuals to work with. At Tribal Empire, we believe in enjoying l…
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Adnan Hassan - Founder of AyTech
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Adnan is the founder of AyTech Shop, where his lifelong passion for technology comes to life. AyTech specializes in innovative NFC (Near Field Communication) technology products, offering a range of NFC-enabled items such as business cards, table talkers, and tags. These products are designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline business o…
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Melin is a multi-hyphenate navigating the creative world as a graphic designer, UX designer, creative director, mentor, events organiser, consultant, and problem solver. Born and raised in Turkey, she moved to the UK to pursue her dream of studying graphic design. From 2017 to 2021, she ran the Cardiff chapter of Creative Mornings, a monthly breakf…
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Sinnead Ali is the founder of WOMB, a community interest company (CIC) that focuses on menstrual and maternal wellness. They offer online and in-person classes, events and services in Cardiff, Wales. On Saturday, the 6th of July, 2024, there will be a celebration of menstruality, maternity and menopause. A festival for everyone. This day will be pa…
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Caleb Valentin - Insanely Sane Clothing
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Caleb Valentin is the founder of Insanely Sane Clothing, a brand dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Their clothing designs are crafted with the intention of raising awareness and fostering conversations about mental health issues. With every purchase from Insanely Sane Clothing, a portion of the proceeds is donated to suppo…
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Mustafa Hassan - Anti-Racism Plan Lead CAVC
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Mustafa Hassan is the Anti-Racism Action Plan Lead at CAVC. He is driven by the pursuit of meaningful change and the assurance that rights are both upheld and protected. He takes pride in his work with students from minority backgrounds, providing them with insights into their rights and raising awareness about various agencies and entitlements ava…
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Kervin Julien - CaribVibes
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Kervin Julien is the Branch Manager of CaribVibes Bar. He passionately dedicates to introducing the rich culture of authentic Caribbean food and vibrant ambiance to the capital. Drawing from his extensive experience as a DJ throughout his life, he recognise the profound impact of the sound system culture in fostering his love for reggae music and i…
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Sundas Raza - Spoken word artist
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Sundas is a poet and spoken word artist. She writes about a variety of topics, but her primary focus is on social justice. Her work draws heavily from her personal experiences and observations of the world around her. Much of my work is deeply personal and raw, as poetry serves as a form of healing for me. One of her proudest moment is when she pub…
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Amaris Powell - PGCE Drama Teacher
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Amaris Powell is a PGCE Drama student, but in her spare time, she writes and perform Spoken Word. She migrated from the Antiga when she was two years old, along with her family. "People inspire me a lot. Just watching people live this life full of uncertainties. Especially the people that are close around me (Family, Friends, Boyfriend)." One of he…
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Kimberly Jeffrey - Poetry
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Kimberly Amissah Jeffrey is a Ghanaian residing in Cardiff. She's always been passionate about writing. Whether it's crafting essays or stories, she tends to exceed the word limit. "Perhaps it's because I enjoy expressing myself verbally. My love for writing stems from my incessant flow of ideas whenever I hold a pen". Upon moving to the UK, she fo…
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Joy Djadi - Afro Hair Academy Wales
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Joy Djadi is the visionary founder of Afro Hair Academy Wales. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she had a revelation - there was a significant gap in Wales when it came to expertise in Afro hair and multi-textured hair. Determined to make a change, she initiated a pivotal meeting with ISA Training, renowned as the longest-standing provider of…
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Duke Al- Poet, spoken word artist, hip hop artist and creative practitioner
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Duke Al is a published poet, spoken word artist, hip hop artist and creative practitioner. Writing rhymes is his therapy. From a young age, he would scribble raps and poems in his lyric book. It was a way he could express himself as an escapism to challenge his OCD. He is the author of ‘Bittersweet: The Highs, The Lows, Hypers and Hypos of Living w…
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Bablu Shikdar - Radio Platform
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Bablu is a presenter and content creator for Radio Platform and Feed-the-sprout. He enjoys making videos based on his life motto of “Laugh, learn and inspire”. His videos range from comedy skits, interviews. He also hosts a motivational series called “Monday motivation” on his platforms targeted to help and motivate people in some type of way.”…
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Arran Jones - Jazz Artist
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Kingsley Walters - Leather and Canvas Craftsman
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I am Kingsley Walters, the founder of Kingsley Walters Studio and a craftsman. The Kingsley Walters brand was established in 2015 while I was studying tailoring and learning traditional methods of working with leather. I quickly became captivated by leather craftsmanship and the versatility and longevity of leather as a material. What initially beg…
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Jon Samuel is the author of "Remembering to Forget: An Anthology of Angst and Attitude." For over 20 years, he has dedicated himself to working in water and sewerage emergencies at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. His inspiration comes from various sources, particularly in poetry and rhymes. The blend of reggae rhythms and profound thoughts, especially from …
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Jaziea Farag - Author of My Birthmark & ME
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In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8th, we are delighted to feature a talented new children's author on the show. This heart-warming story is not only perfect for World Book Day but also serves as a beautiful tribute to the creative spirit of Jaziea. The book revolves around a charming tale of a little girl with a birthmark on her…
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Taiye Omokore - Photographer and Founder of KLAT
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Taiye Omokore is a creative and self-motivated photographer born and raised in Nigeria. He focus primarily on fashion and portraiture, aiming to evoke emotions and convey personal experiences through his work. He actively raises awareness about often overlooked issues as a climate enthusiast within the fashion industry. An integral aspect of his ar…
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Sheryl and Naini - Black Girl Space Cardiff
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Sheryl Njini and Naini Sindiyo- Bennike, the president and vice president, respectively, of an organisation we recently launched, called Black Girl's Space Cardiff. Black Girl's Space Cardiff is part of a network with Black Girl's Space Manchester and Black Girl's Space Cambridge. This organisation aims to provide a safe space for young black women…
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Zainab Bello - SISI CLARA
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Zainab Bello Badejoko, also known as 'The Zainab B' is the founder and creative director of SISI CLARA. A fashion brand Based in Cardiff. She pursued her studies in Nigeria and later embarked on the journey of obtaining a master's degree in fashion marketing at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Inspired by the spirit of modern luxury entwined with t…
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Kiani Perera - Race, Equity and Diversity
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Kiani Perera is an Anti-Racism Consultant and Coordinator. She provides the Welsh Government Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan support, training and guidance. She also supports Further and Higher Education Institutions to seamlessly embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into the curriculum. Her main responsibilities include developing CPDs for curricul…
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Isabella Rose - Self-determination.
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Isabella Rose Pui Sha Tang, a student at St David’s Catholic College, keeps herself active by exploring various options such as drama, fashion, modeling, dancing, and playing basketball. Her parents are supportive of her self-determination to pursue what she believes in, regardless of societal expectations. She is driven by her career aspirations, …
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Patti Flynn - Born Down My Tiger Bay
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An excerpt of childhood memories is taken from a book written and narrated by Cardiff singer Patti Flynn, titled 'The War, The Youngs', and 'Pomeroy Street'. Patti, the youngest member of a mixed heritage family of eight from Cardiff's multicultural docks area, shares some childhood memories in her book. When World War II began, her mother Beatie Y…
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The B.O.M.B MOBOW Album 2023
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In celebration of the B.O.M.B's 3-year anniversary on Radio Cardiff, host Donna Ali curated a collection of 26 of her favorite tunes. All the featured artists hail from Wales, representing some of the best (MOBOW ) Music of Black Origin Wales, in the industry. A heartfelt THANK YOU! to each one of you for showcasing your talents and entertaining no…
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LCP in Conversation with Adwina Amadife
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During April half term 2023, the Lioness Community Projects took over Radio Cardiff show called the BOMB. This opportunity gave young members of LCP the chance to host their own radio show live to 42, 000 listeners. This podcast is dedicated to Adwina Amadife, who is the proprietor of Amadife Salon, formerly known as Ebony Hair and Beauty, based in…
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Stuart Campbell -Co host Radio Cardiff
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This recording is of Stuart Campbell, Co-hosting the BOMB. Here Stuart interviews staff members from LLanwern High School, who are the first-ever winners of the Betty Campbell Award, for their work on creating a diverse curriculum and sense of Cynefin for the pupils.Door BE.Xcellence
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Kervin Julien - Food Poverty
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Kervin Julien, is passionate about people. He believes in living on purpose, for the purpose of serving others. After a difficult and troubled childhood, Kervin knows only too well the importance of seeing a persons heart, and not their circumstances. After volunteering for many years, helping people without a home, Kervin set up refuge for many li…
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Digging for Gold, is a new novel. The story encompasses, empathy, compassion and taking action. Joined in the studio to record this podcast are good friends, Alyg Foster and author Jimmy Stokes. Both share a long history of working within the education system in Wales, and share their stories, which demonstrate just what 'Digging For Gold', is all …
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*WARNING* Sound compromised! Bees are Amazing, here Christian Mass and Ismat Ayed, are talking to us about the importance and necessity of Bees and humanity. Bees are reported to have been on the planet for the about 130 million years. Their gardening skills, effective team work and attention to details help create, the production of propolis and h…
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Wellbeing, is so important to our overall health. During lockdown, two wonderful human beings, Enrico and Leanne, got together to help people get out and about to support their mental and physical wellbeing. Hippocrates, a Greek Physician said, that 'walking is the best medicine'. In this podcast, we discuss the benefits to engaging with 'Soul Trai…
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Paul Smith - AKA - Local Boy, Property Maintenance and Building
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This conversation is with Paul Smith, a Jamaican born property developer, living in Cardiff. Paul believes being of 'service' is the secret to success. Mr Addicot, a well known local businessman, saw potential in Paul many years ago and encouraged his personal and professional development to become the successful businessman he is today. A family m…
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Diversity in Beauty Pageants
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Miss Wales, has been running since the 1950's and since then, not one woman of colour has taken the crown. So this conversation covers topics that are relevant to the current climate of improving racial justice in Wales and beyond. The topics include diversity, colourism, sizeism as well as identifying some of the entry requirements needed to join …
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Jen Reid - A Surge Of Power
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Jen Reid is a British Black Lives Matter activist from Bristol. After the statue of Edward Colston was pushed into the Bristol Harbour, Reid stood on the empty plinth and made a "Black Power" salute. Her husband took a photograph and posted it on Instagram, and it quickly transmitted worldwide. Jen said this was a spontaneous act and one that she w…
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Yusuf Ibrahim - Assistant Principle, Cardiff and Vale College
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Yusuf is an innovative leader in one of the largest colleges in the UK. He has worked as a teacher and leader in London, Bristol and Cardiff and is passionate about creating effective teams that thrive. Yusuf is a prominent digital transformer and has worked at national level to implement changes in response to the pandemic. An advocate of Nudge Th…
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Chidiebere Ibe - Medical Illustrator
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Chidiebere Ibe is a 25-year-old medical student originally from Nigeria, currently studying in the Ukraine, aspiring to be a neurosurgeon. He is also and medical illustrator and has become a trail blazer after sharing a positive representation of a black foetus on twitter, which went viral. Chidiebere’s illustration caught the attention of CNN, CBS…
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Transformation in 2022 - Orienne Taylor & Gemma Price
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Orienne Taylor Orienne Taylor, is a Therapeutic Counsellor, Life Coach & Hypnotherapist. A member of the - British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists and the Hypnotherapy Society. She specialises in addiction and have been working with Substance Misuse services in Cardiff as a therapist for 18 Years with both Adults and Young people. Wor…
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Rick Bain - Book Release- Drug Clouds Over Morocco
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(Alias Rick Blaine). I grew up in Glasbury on Wye, Radnorshire. After going to the local primary school, I went to Llandrindod Wells grammar. Although I was in the ‘A’ stream, I was a rebel and failed miserably at exams; this attitude continued and dogged almost everything I did until the age of 40. After a brief stint in the Hereford Police (2 yea…
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If you are new to Cardiff, you can stop anyone and ask for Giovanni's restaurant and 90% of the time they will be able to direct you to it. Being the longest serving Italian restaurant in Wales, founder and owner, Giovanni Malacrino has served the likes of the Jones family, to actual royalty! and each done with the same amount of curtesy and respec…
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Anthony Pembleton - Westy
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A larger than life character, who's first love is - West Ham United! Anthony Pembleton is renowned for his bright suits, odd shoes and gleeful dance moves. Being born with Sickle Cell has not held him back when it comes to the dance floor or the gym, which he visits daily. In this conversation, Westy shares his health issues and how they effect peo…
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Shaun Pascal - Detective London Metropolitan Police Service
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Shaun Pascal is a respected well-connected Public Servant, who works within policing in the UK. He is a sought-after public speaker and Co-Founder of Black Wall Street Media Ltd. He firmly believes that the best stories remain undocumented and can only be heard from those that lived and witness them. Therefore, he is passionate about utilizing his …
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Leroy Williams - aka Patty Man
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Leroy William, is also known as Cardiff's Patty man, his tasty Caribbean patties and patty cakes, have been going down a storm. Leroy's unique twist on the traditional Welsh cake, with a "likkle" bit of Jamaican rum, is an infusion of heritage, baked with love for all the part so him that make him unique. Leroy's inspiration for cooking came from h…
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