A podcast about finding your place in the creative industry and the worlds that surround it.
Although the intensity of the Black Lives Matter 2020 protests and movement has calmed down in the UK, the Black economy has continued to grow with many new black-owned businesses making their mark in the industry. We speak candidly about buying Black and our recent experiences supporting Black businesses. Instagram and Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
Maggie's return from a holiday in Dubai sparks a conversation about how our travel styles, wants and needs have changed over the years. Are non-white bed sheets in hotel room really a deal-breaker and how important are cultural activities on a holiday? Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
How do you deal with conflict in adult friendships? We talk about our respective experiences with friends & associates and the approach that we typically take when handling disagreements. Enjoy this podcast? If yes, leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow us on socials: @artheauxpodcast
In this episode we speak about our experiences trying to find customers for our small businesses and how that can differ when you are providing a service compared to a product, especially as an artist/creative. We give some tips and pose some questions to make you consider who and where your customer may be. We also talk about the Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, 'That Which Binds Us' exhibition at The White Cube. @artheauxpodcast
In this episode Maggie and Ola discuss self-care tips, how to create and navigate healthy boundaries in adult life. They also discuss the unfortunate passing of fashion designer Virgil Abloh. Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
In this episode Ola and Maggie start to get a bit reflective about how they spend their time and think about the concept of legacy. Who is in control of how you'll be perceived, yourself or others? As Peckham/South London natives they also talk about the new reality TV show "Peckham's Finest". Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
We caught up with Jen Eleto, Celebrity Fashion Stylist, Senior Fashion Editor at Pause and Freelance PR consultant. In this episode we talk about breaking into the fashion industry, collaborating with other creatives, Jen's gripes with the new generation of stylist assistants and more. Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
In this episode your hosts Maggie Ibiam and Ola Olayinka talk about what confidence is to them, how they've built it up over the years and bounced back from knock-backs in their lives and careers. They'll leave you with their tried and tested tips of how you can also find and build your confidence. Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
After a mini hiatus, the girls are back! Formally known as Displaced Ppl, Art Heaux Podcast is a podcast that continues to speak to listeners who are navigating their way through the creative industry. Join Maggie Ibiam & Ola Olayinka, two friends and creatives as they speak candidly about their lived experiences living & working abroad, running their own businesses, careers, identity and blackness, creative current affairs, relationships, dating and much more. In this episode, they address the elephant in the room and talk about the name change, what's changed over the past year, plans for Season 2, Highlife and Maggie's shameless love for reality TV. Instagram & Twitter: @artheauxpodcast
We speak about the some of the current protests and movements around political and human rights issues happening on the African continent. From #EndSARS in Nigeria to the violations happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We also reflect on this season of the podcast and what we have planned for season 2. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we talk about the process of us achieving our goals, personal and business. Are you a journal writer, goal lister or vision board creator? Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
Collaboration? Partnership? Is there really a difference? We talk through our experiences of the both, how to cultivate collabs, making sure they're mutually beneficially and manifesting the collaborations that you want. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we reflect on some of the changes we've noticed in eating out, retail, art and music etc, due to the pandemic. How do we feel about online exhibitions, partitions at concerts and having to use hand sanitiser at every concession you pass in Selfridges? Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we reflect back on our best and worst internship experiences. From working in cupboards to sitting on boxes. We've also both been in positions to employ interns and talk about some best practice when applying for internships. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we talk about how and why we started our businesses (Maggie @lookingglassco @nwanne.home// Ola - @by_OlaOla) and why if you're thinking to start a business, even in a pandemic, you should "just do it". Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome? We talk about what it is, our experiences and how you can try to over come it & growing up with a name which is "difficult to pronounce". IN OTHER NEWS: How much is your occupation a part of who you are, especially coming from an African background. UK Government pledge £1.5 billion to help the Arts sector. The case of Boohoo and modern day slave labour in the fashion industry. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
Once you release your work into the Wild West of the internet, what can you do to protect it? This week we talk about a few cases of where brands have copied smaller designer, steps you can take to protect your work & call-out culture. IN OTHER NEWS we talk about the Black in Fashion Council & the multi job role-job role. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we look into how different art institutions, galleries, publications and universities have responded badly (and therefore have been dragged) to racism and the black lives matter movement. Also the relationship between art and social activism. Now feathers of institutions have been ruffled publicly, what change is going to come from this? Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
With the current pandemic, self isolation and managing your mental health, good friendships are even more important. Outside of hosting this podcast we've also been friends for almost 10 years. In this episode we decided to question and quiz each other on our friendship experiences and memories, giving you all more of an insight into your podcast hosts. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl #friendshiptag
How are you? We speak about how we're doing, our quarantine pet peeves, habits and hobbies, how to stay sane and use your time "productively", social media purges and what we're looking forward to after lock-down. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we talk a bit more about our experiences of being Black whilst living in Paris (Ola) and Berlin (Maggie). Where are you really from? Is it safe for Black people in these cities? Finding your community and making genuine connections. Making a home away from home. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we are talking all about dating. How is it dating creatives? Join the conversation as we talk about types of dates, dating etiquette, finding potentials and dating abroad, cause remember, Creatives Need Love Too! Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we talk about our experiences of learning how to say no, unnecessary niceties and setting boundaries or ultimatums at work & in relationships. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
To celebrate International Women's Month and Mothers Day, we catch up with Rebeckah Apara, founder of Embellished Talk. A space for maker interviews, workshops and embroidery (@embeliishedtalk.) We talk about subjects such as living abroad, life as an embroidery designer, juggling different identitities, being a working mum and women who inspire us. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In Episode 5 we talk about visibility as black women in the creative industry, how our African parents responded to our education & career choices and we give you a summary of what we are currently up to. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In episode 4 we talk about our experiences of networking, particularly as self confessed introverts. Love it or loathe it, let's talk about how to make the best of these situations. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we talk about the importance of understanding the business side of the creative industry, negotiating salaries & pay rises and creating & finding spaces to work. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
In this episode we touch on topics such as self care & the art of doing nothing, why we named the podcast 'Displaced Ppl', how & why we moved abroad (Paris & Berlin) and making friends as adults. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl
Hello and welcome to Displaced Ppl, a podcast about finding your place in the creative industry and the worlds that surround it. Join Maggie Ibiam & Ola Olayinka, two friends and creatives, who will be speaking about topics such as their lived experiences, living & working abroad, passion projects, careers, dating and much more. In this first episode, they talk about quitting your job, being Black in the office, managing your time, University clout and going back into education. Instagram & Twitter: @displacedppl