PASSION OVER PERMISSION | S2 E3

K.A.S.T with George aka Youngs Kitchen
Inside & Out of the Kitchen

In this episode of K.A.S.T (Kal & Stam Talk) with George, the founder of Youngs Kitchen a white British chef making Caribbean food and doing it properly.

We get into what it really means to follow passion without waiting for permission, navigating imposter syndrome, earning respect through craft, and growing up in a multicultural London where culture is shared, learned, and respected not owned.

George opens up about building a brand (not just a business), separating identity from perception, and how staying true to the work matters more than fitting expectations, both inside and outside the kitchen.

This is a conversation about culture, confidence, belonging, and why doing something with integrity will always speak louder than labels.

🎙 K.A.S.T Season 2 — real conversations, real people
Follow George / Youngs Kitchen:
📸 Instagram: @youngskitchen_
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📸 Instagram: K.A.S.T_Podcast

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WOMAN EMPOWERMENT – Season 2, Episode 2
K.A.S.T with Layyah | Winner of Rap Game UK

In this powerful episode of Woman Empowerment, we sit down with Layyah, the fearless winner of Rap Game UK, for a real, unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the mic.

This episode isn’t just about the title, it’s about the woman before the crown. Layyah opens up about her journey, the sacrifices, the pressure, the resilience, and the mindset it took to rise in a male-dominated industry. From self-belief and setbacks to growth, authenticity, and owning your voice, this is a masterclass in strength and self-worth.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to stand in your power while the world is watching this episode is for you.

🎙️ Expect:
• Honest conversations
• Behind-the-scenes of Rap Game UK
• Womanhood, ambition, and identity
• Empowerment without filters

Press play. Be inspired.

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In this powerful opening episode of KAST Season 2, we sit down with Kwesi Amesu, therapist and NHS mental health specialist, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing society today:

Why don’t men talk about their mental health?

From stigma and masculinity to cultural expectations and emotional conditioning, Kwesi shares deep insight from both his professional experience within the NHS and his work supporting men through mental health struggles every day.

We explore:

Why men are conditioned to suffer in silence
The real cost of emotional suppression
How culture, upbringing and identity shape male vulnerability
The link between silence, burnout, addiction, suicide and self harm
What needs to change, individually and systemically
This conversation is honest, challenging, and necessary.

Season 2 of KAST is all about real people with real stories, individuals who’ve faced struggle, transformed their lives, and are now using their experiences to create impact. This episode sets the tone for the season: open, authentic, and unapologetically real.

If you have ever felt like you had to “just get on with it”, or someone who wants to better understand the men in their life, this episode is for you!!

🎧 Listen, reflect, and join the conversation.