About this podcast
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!
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Season 1 - Editor - Maddie Rome
Season 2 - Editor - Eddie Melbourne , UX/ Design - Theo Tagualo , Photography - Jordan Chapman
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- British GP 26' Special @ Silverstone | Hosted By Nina-Jade Paul · 21 min · Season 2Driven By Us Live at Silverstone 2026 | British Grand Prix Special Driven By Us returns to Silverstone for a special British Grand Prix episode, celebrating another incredible…
- Louise McEwen | Hosted By Shanna Raj | McLaren Racing Special · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 17World Champions 2025 Special - Welcoming Louise McEwen is Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, where she leads the global brand narrative, visual identity and commercial…
- Stephanie Travers | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E16 · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 16Stephanie 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…
- Denzel Manyande | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E15 · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 15Denzel Manyande, an accomplished freelance consultant who specializes in operations and logistics. Denzel has built a reputation for transforming ideas into reality with…
- Raphaella Gordon-Saker | Hosted By Savannah Thomas & Debbie Nakakande | S2 E14 · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 14This 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…
- Jahee Campbell-Brennan | Hosted By Debbie Nakakande | S2 E13 · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 13Jahee Campbell-Brennan is a motorsport engineer and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in both motorsport and automotive engineering. After graduating with a Master’s in…
- David Manuwa | Hosted By Shanna Raj | S2 E12 · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 12Today’s guest is David Manuwa, a rising talent in motorsport engineering, a race winning, Race Engineer in British F4 with Chris Dittmann Racing (CDR). David’s journey into the…
- Yohanes Scarlett | Hosted By Shanna Raj | S2 E11 · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 11Yohanes Scarlett is a seasoned Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) expert, currently serving as the Policy and Research Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal…
- Sorsha Elson | Hosted By Shanna Raj | S2 E10 · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 10Sorsha Elson is carving out her place in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 as the first female Mechanical Engineering Apprentice. Her story stands out because she didn’t follow…
- James Sherwood-Smith | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E9 · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 9James Sherwood-Smith is a seasoned British presenter and producer with a dynamic career spanning television, live events, and digital media. His work encompasses sectors such as…
- Bianca Bustamante Season 2 Special | Interview By Debbie Nakakande | · 10 min · Season 2We're joined by Bianca Bustamante one of the most exciting young talents in international motorsport, blazing a trail and doing it her own way! At just 19 years old, Bianca has…
- British GP 25' Special @ Silverstone | Hosted By Debbie & Thandie · 20 min · Season 2British GP Special! - Driven By Us Community kicked off the Silverstone GP in full force at the Drivers Inn Stage, highlighting the power of community, connection, and inclusion…
- 2 Years Special @ F1 Arcade with Ariana Bravo, Calum Nicholas, Steph Alexander & James Dornor | Hosted By Cayana Freeman · 43 min · Season 2The 2nd anniversary celebration of F1 Arcade brought together a distinguished panel of voices from across the motorsport industry for a special live podcast-style event. Hosted…
- Bella James | Hosted By Savannah Thomas | S2 E8 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 8Bella James is a British motorsport content creator and presenter known for her sharp wit and engaging interviews. With a background in Business and a dissertation focused on the…
- Emma Walsh | Hosted By Shanna Raj | S2 E7 · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 7With a dynamic career that spans the worlds of entertainment and elite motorsport, Emma Walsh brings a truly unique voice to the industry. Originally from Cape Town and now…
- Isi Browning | Hosted By Nina-Jade Paul | S2 E6 · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 6Isi Browning is a dynamic motorsport presenter and commentator, the lead commentator for F1 Kids, Formula 1’s youth-focused broadcast initiative. She made her F1 debut at the…
- Katrina Ee | Hosted By Debbie Nakakande | S2 E5 · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 5Katrina Ee is a 15-year-old Malaysian-Hong Kong racing driver making her car racing debut in the 2025 Ginetta Junior Championship with Tim Gray Motorsport. A four-time Asian…
- Kyan Francis | Hosted By Debbie Nakakande | S2 E4 · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 4Kyan Francis is a content creator and presenter known for his engaging blend of humour and insightful analysis. With over 120,000 followers on Instagram, he has captivated…
- Billy Jeans | Hosted By Debbie Nakakande | S2 E3 · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3Billy Jeans is a British motorsport engineer currently serving as a Trackside Power Unit Engineer at Red Bull Racing. He joined the team in 2024, just after the summer shutdown…
- Amber Jones | Hosted by Nina-Jade Paul | S2 E2 · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 2Amber Jones is a motorsport presenter, media trainer, and diversity advocate, returning as a guest after co-hosting Season 1 of the Driven By Us podcast. She’s presented for top…
