Léon Jordan Talks - Michael Pusey MBE EPS 5 - Changing Lives Through Community & Social Housing

In this episode of Leon Jordan Talks, Leon sits down with Michael Pusey MBE, also known as CK Flash — DJ, TV and radio presenter, community leader, and CEO of the Peckham BMX Club. While many people know Michael for his work in music and media, there’s another side to his story that’s less widely known. Behind the scenes, he’s also involved in the social housing space, working to create stability and opportunity for people who need it most. In 2018, Michael was awarded an MBE for his contribution to youth sport, recognising years of dedication to creating safe spaces and real opportunities for young people through Peckham BMX Club. In this conversation, Michael shares how leadership, community responsibility, and purpose have shaped the way he approaches both life and property. Rather than chasing headlines or quick profits, his focus has always been on impact — using housing and community initiatives to help people build more stable futures. This episode explores what it means to lead with purpose and why property can be more than just a business, it can be a tool for real change. 🔔 Subscribe to Léon Jordan Talks for more honest conversations with property professionals sharing the real lessons behind the journey. 00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Michael Pusey MBE - CK Blast's Journey from Music to Community Impact 00:02:03 From Choice FM to Community Leadership: The Radio Days and UK Grime Scene 00:04:00 Building Peckham BMX Club: From Disused Track to Olympic Silver Medals 00:09:58 Early Property Foundations: Buying at 18 and Building with Partners 00:10:53 Nightclubs to Tesco Fit-Outs: Commercial Property and Mr. Fix-It 00:12:35 Semi-Independent Living Explained: Housing Young People Leaving Care 00:19:09 The Two-Day Property Miracle: Sourcing and Setting Up a Home Remotely 00:20:10 The Reality of Care Work: Patience, Broken Doors, and Changing Lives 00:21:13 Property Education: Gatekeeping, Courses, and Who Really Needs Them 00:27:22 Common Mistakes in Social Housing: Infrastructure Before Properties 00:31:05 When They Leave and End Up in Prison: The Emotional Toll of Care Work 00:28:28 Marketing Care Homes: Setting the Dream and Making Them Feel Valued 00:35:45 Building Teams Organically: From Property Crew to Care Support Workers 00:37:24 The Pandemic Pivot: Opening During Lockdown and Telling Your Story 00:38:22 6am Boxing Sessions: Programming Young People for Success 00:38:54 Organic Business Growth: From Door Repairs to 80K Building Contracts 00:41:34 Lessons Learned: Scale Early, Be Around the Right People 00:43:05 Changing the Narrative: From Road to Property, From Prison to Purpose 00:43:55 Final Recommendations: Who Knows You and Building Your Network