The Magnify Podcast

Today we're going to be talking about purpose. This is a topic we talk about a lot at Magnify, especially within the context of faith and culture, so we're excited to chat about the reality of what pursuing our purpose actually looks like and what it means in today's society.We're talking to the lovely Kennesha Buycks about this subject. She's the founder of ‘Restoration House' a space that helps people to bring out the character in their own home through her shop of restored interiors, advice about design and her written blog.In this episode, we discuss her journey of finding purpose through ‘Restoration House', the financial realities of pursuing purpose and what culture gets wrong about it.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Kennesha Buckys: https://www.instagram.com/restorationhouse/--MENTIONED PLATFORMS AND PRODUCTS Restoration House: https://www.restorationhouseblog.com/A purpose-driven life: https://www.purposedriven.com/--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2--Music"Summer Chill 2" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/summer-chill-2-download Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topic of this episode is how to progress and stand out in your career. As a community of ambitious women and men, career progression is important to us and in order to do that, we have to learn how to use our unique gifts and talents to stand out. To gain insight into how we can do this, we've invited Delphine Chui to chat with us. Delphine is currently the Branded Content Lead at Hearst UK, one of the UK's biggest publishers which looks after publications such as Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. Having worked her way up from intern, to features editor to branded content Lead, and now going freelance at the end of this month and focusing on her charity CareDogs, Delphine has had buckets of experience in how to grow her career.In this episode, there's lots of chat about dogs as well as some amazing practical tips on not only how she has established herself as her best version at work, but also the tools she's using to make her charity stand out too. --INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Delphine Chui: https://www.instagram.com/delphinechui/--DELPHINE'S INFO:CareDogs: https://www.instagram.com/caredogscharity/--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2--KEY QUOTES‘There was a real ethic to work hard, but also a deep desire to belong which I think only now in my 30s I feel like 'actually, I don't always need to conform to things to belong.' 10:50‘It wasn't easy because I was quite a shy 20-something-year-old, so I think I always wanted to make sure I was really equipped.' 17:51‘So it's always about making a good first impression, and then also making a good lasting impression.' 24:15‘Sometimes I would work even if I wasn't feeling 100%, which I think now there's such a healthier concept of, but that was probably an insecurity thing of thinking I couldn't have the day off, because I had to prove myself.' 27:00‘Being solution-focused, being positive and being polite, I think is the best way to get results.' 29:46‘What my faith does it stops me feeling scared' 34:38‘The faith makes me feel positive and then the strategy kicks in and you have to look at it realistically.' 35:24‘Sometimes to move up, you have to move out.' 36:23‘Sometimes I'll go for jobs, and they're like heck no, you're so underqualified.' 37:26-- Music"Summer Chill 2" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/summer-chill-2-download Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about burnout. It's a topic so many of us can relate to and have already dealt with in our lives and probably will have to deal with again. Because of the way it can impact our work and our health, it's important to be aware of it and to know how to manage it. In this episode, we're speaking with Rochelle Currie, founder of Australian organic beauty company Nila Botanics. As a mother, founder and author, Rochelle juggles a lot in her life and like most of us has seen burnout in her life which she recognises is as a result of her not wanting to disappoint people. She shares with us her journey as an entrepreneur, her own experience with burnout, how she recognises it in her own life and how she prevents it.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Rochelle Currie: https://www.instagram.com/rochellecurrie_/?hl=enNila Botanics: https://www.instagram.com/nilabotanics/?hl=en--CODEUse code MAGNIFY for 20% off at Nila Botanics: https://www.nilabotanics.com/--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2--KEY QUOTES‘My childhood was filled with spending time with my grandparents which I loved.' 10:10 ‘I think God does that, those tiny moments when He says 'I am real' 13:04‘I just felt like I had so much more to give. I was just like I don't know if this is for me, I don't know what my life should look like.' 14:29‘If someone said to me two years ago you're going to have a beauty brand and two kids and love being a stay-at-home mum, I'd be like you're crazy.' 17:44‘I don't see any point in having influence or making money if you're not going to give back.' 23:30‘The first time I experienced burnout was the year after I finished high school.' 28:40‘When you have control over all of your time, it's quite dangerous - you need to be strategic. If you don't plan then you plan to fail.' 29:30‘I just have this innate work ethic within me which I think comes from not wanting to disappoint people.' 31:10‘You need to work out how to identify burnout and not as it being like ‘I'm just tired.' 32:21‘It's so easy to find hobbies and make them not hobbies.' 36:09‘My default if things are really difficult is just to distract myself with doing everything instead of feeling everything.' 37:03‘What do you do when you're not working?' 38:45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about surpassing our own potential. Both internally and externally we face obstacles every day that try to limit our own abilities. So in those moments of questioning what we're capable of, how can we overcome that?In this episode, we're chatting with Leanne Dlamini, the singer turned founder of End Girl Hate and Life Designed Her, both amazing platforms that aim to unite, empower and encourage women. Leanne is really at the heart of helping women globally realise their potential.In this episode, we get to chat about her own career journey and how she has dealt with being put in a box by the people around her. She also shares the tools she uses to overcome her own doubts and imposter syndrome.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Leanne Kistan Dlamini: https://www.instagram.com/iamleanned/--PLATFORMS MENTIONED:Life Designed by Her: https://www.ldhworld.com/ldh-world/--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2--KEY QUOTES‘They say we can have it all, just not all at once.' 15:28'We just need to step out of our boundaries, do something different, do something new. We can all be beginners at something. It's about finding the thing you can be a beginner at.' 17:16‘I really just remember what my purpose is at the end of the day. What I'm here to do and stay focused on that.' 18:15'We don't have to put ourselves in boxes. I think that's what really helped me. We are women who are evolving constantly.' 22:36‘For me, it's definitely about pushing past what people say we can do and when they try and put limitations on us and just push through.' 27:39‘We have meetings with so many people throughout the day. We make sure that we schedule other people, but how many times do we have meetings with ourselves?' 30:10‘If I'm feeling overwhelmed, I ask: what gift is this trying to give me?' 32:39‘I often doubt myself so I am learning that I belong in the spaces that I'm at.' 36:38'There is more potential to everyone and you don't need to limit yourself.' 42:08-- Music"Summer Chill 2" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/summer-chill-2-download Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have weaknesses. In a work context these can look like a lack of skill in one area, or spending too much time at work and not enough time at home. For each of us, weaknesses look different. In order to see our weaknesses in a positive light, we must first identify what they are.K.J Ramsey, therapist and author of ‘This Too Shall Last' joins us today to chat through this. After being diagnosed with a chronic illness at 20, now 31, K.J has had to face her weaknesses face on. In this episode, she shares how she was able to shed light and face the other weaknesses that face her in her work, how having weaknesses has been an advantage to her and her tips as a therapist on working through the stress that our weaknesses can bring up.K.J had so much wisdom to share, so have a listen.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/K.J Ramsey: https://www.instagram.com/kjramseywrites/--BOOKS MENTIONED:This Too Will Last: http://kjramsey.com/book--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about feeling stuck in our careers. It's hard to give our all when we keep showing up yet it feels like our dreams and visions keep getting deferred. So, when things become stagnant in our career, how do we keep moving forward?Today Elyse Murphy is joining us to talk about her own experience with feeling stuck in her career after celebrating wins that haven't landed in the way she expected them to or getting promotions that haven't been what she thought. Now as a coach and author, Elyse puts the lessons she's learnt along the way into practice in the lives of others.In this episode, Elyse shares with us how she's managed to find progress in the stillness, why we need to get off the hamster wheel of our to-do list, and why she created a celebratory scale for her work. --INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Elyse Murphy: https://www.instagram.com/elyse/--PLATFORMS MENTIONEDLight Workers: https://www.instagram.com/lightworkers/--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you beat yourself up when something doesn't go right? If something isn't 100% perfect, do you think it's not good enough? Does your fear of something not being perfect stop you from saying yes to opportunities? When holding onto perfectionism we hold ourselves to impossible standards, so how do we work against it?Liz Forkin Bohannon is joining us today to share some of her tips. Founder of Sseko Designs, she spent some time with Seth Godin early on who encouraged her to not focus on the perfection of a design but to focus more on how it can grow. Her own podcast ‘plucking up' mission is to show that nobody is immune to messing up and self doubt.In today's episode, she bares her true self and honestly chats about her own struggle with perfectionism, how as a leader she encourages room for imperfection amongst her employees and how when we show up as we are imperfections and all, we allow permission for others to do the same.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Liz Forkin Bohannon: https://www.instagram.com/lizbohannon/--PLATFORMS MENTIONEDSseko Designs: https://ssekodesigns.com/Plucking Up Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/plucking-up-with-liz-bohannon/id1514706748--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you view failures? Do you see it as a career-damaging catastrophe or as an experience that allows you to learn and therefore move forward? We all know we should use failures to help us grow in the area we're in, but in order to do that, we need to know how to reframe them. So in this episode, we are chatting to speaker and consultant Jaz Ampaw-Farr on how to reframe our failures in work. In her words, Jaz could easily tell her story of childhood abuse and of being fired from the business reality show The Apprentice from a place of anger, but after years of learning how to reframe, she tells from a place of humour and humility.Jaz shares how losing her brother made her realise we really do have a choice over how we handle the situations we're faced with, she hilariously recalls her emotions on experiencing a failure on national TV and discloses the 3 things she does to help reframe the hurdles she faces in life.This is probably one of the rawest conversations we've had yet, so give it a listen.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Jaz Ampaw-Farr: https://www.instagram.com/jazampawfarr/--TALKS MENTIONEDJaz's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3xoZXSW5yc--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all want our work to have a meaning, both personally and on a wider scale too. So, in those times when we may find ourselves in jobs where the meaning isn't obvious or when we go through times of falling out of love with the work we do, how can we find significance where we are?Our guest today, Ben Higgins, is the author of ‘Alone in Plain Sight' and the founder of ‘Generous' a company where 100% of its profits from its products are donated to life-changing organisations. And after starring in the US reality show ‘The Bachelor' he realised that finding meaning in the work we do is rooted much deeper than our material wealth.In this episode, Ben opens up about the work he does with ‘Generous', the key to finding meaning in our work even on the days when the bigger picture is hard to see, and why he's had to re-define his meaning of success in order to find significance in the work he carries out.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/Ben Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben/--ORGANISATIONS AND PRODUCTS MENTIONEDGenerous: https://generousmovement.comAlone in Plain Sight: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/alone-in-plain-sight/#preorderMy Fan Threads: https://myfanthreads.com--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails for free here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/subscribe2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had to deal with toxic relationships at work? Relationships are at the centre of all the work we do, without collaboration and teamwork, no company would exist and no project would be complete. So when they're not working this impacts not only our work but our day-to-day lives too. So how do we build healthy and long-lasting relationships in our work?In this episode, we chat with Michaela O'Donnell Long, CEO and co-founder of Long Media Winter and Strategist and Senior Fellow at Fuller De Pree Center. Both her roles and companies revolving around building relationships with clients and people.With relationships at the centre of all that she does in work, in this episode Michaela shares what makes a good relationship, how to promote that in our own work and her own experience of trying to salvage them when they go bad.--INSTAGRAMMagnify: @magnifycollective Michaela O'Donnell Long: @michaela.odonnell--ORGANISATIONS MENTIONEDLong Winter Media: hereFuller De Pree Center: here--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel timid in sharing more of yourself at work? In a job where our personality and experiences merge together, how do we navigate a passion to educate through our own stories whilst also honouring what we went through and keeping our privacy? Not only is it a question of how much we share with our audience or customers, but also how open should we be with colleagues and how do we handle disagreements?Our next guest Heather Torres is the Chief Operating Officer at THINK Media, a team of content creators using video to help other businesses grow online. With 1.6 million subscribers watching their videos, and a YouTube channel of her own which shares her homeschooling experience as a mum, Heather has a wealth of experience in negotiating her personality within and at her work. In this episode, Heather shares how she's handled integrating her life and work, the importance of not sharing something you're still going through and how to handle differing views and opinions within your team.--INSTAGRAMMagnify Instagram: @magnifycollective --YouTube Channels MENTIONEDTHINK Media YouTube: hereHeather Torres YouTube: here--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there moments in work where you've experienced doubt about your abilities? Have you ever questioned your achievements or wondered if you measure up? Imposter syndrome often keeps us from experiencing the fullness of our success and can stop us from going after what we are passionate about. But what are some of the ways that we can overcome the doubt that arises within ourselves?As the Digital Director of OprahMag.com and a recent first-time author of the book, What Would Frida Do, Arianna Davis has spent over ten years building a career in journalism. Throughout this time, she has encountered many moments where she has had to choose whether or not to be led by internal questioning.In this episode, she shares with us about pushing through moments of ‘what if,' the importance of acknowledging every part of our journeys, and allowing intention to lead her decision-making process. --INSTAGRAMMagnify Instagram: @magnifycollectiveArianna Davis Instagram: @ariannagab--BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS MENTIONEDWhat Would Frieda Do: hereOprah Mag: here--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the pressure of deadlines ever keep you up at night? Do you worry about taking time away from your phone in case you're needed for something urgent? Persevering through times of pressure can be hard when it seeps into every part of our lives. So how do we work through it to come out the other side and use it for good?Today's guest knows a thing or two about pressure. After falling into crime Remi Adeleke had a wake-up call after his life was threatened which led him to become a Navy SEAL. Now an actor and filmmaker, Remi has gone through times of intense pressure in many forms.In this episode, Remi opens up about the times of high-intensity pressure during his career, he talks to the reality that some pressure is good for us and shares his tips on getting through periods of high stress at work.--INSTAGRAMMagnify Instagram: @magnifycollectiveRemi Adeleke Instagram: @remiadeleke--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking about purpose today. It's a big word, and one that we know we can shy away from speaking about because of the weight of the word. But today we're speaking about it. We're tackling questions like how to find purpose in our work even if it's not our dream job? How to carry on in your purpose when those around us don't understand it? For so many of us work is where we spend most of our time, so figuring out how to have a purpose in our jobs and having the courage to pursue that purpose is so important.Faith Cho, the CEO of the non-profit organisation ‘The Honour Summit' and co-pastor of ‘The Presence Church' has walked in her purpose since the age of 19 years-old. In this episode, she opens up about how walking in her purpose has at times been a lonely endeavour, how our missional purpose is never actually one stagnant goal but a vision that changes alongside different periods in our life, and how in order to find her purpose and courage to walk in it, she's had to strip herself back to find her authentic self.--INSTAGRAMMagnify Instagram: @magnifycollectiveFaith Cho Instagram: @faitheurycho--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do you think the success of an idea comes from? Do you believe it's in the idea itself or in the process of executing the idea? While the idea itself definitely plays some part in the end success, refining the idea and strategising how to apply it also aids its victory.Lasanna Ace Harris, Grammy Award Winning Multi-Platinum Producer who has worked with the likes of Lecrae and Nicki Minaj has, through years of developing ideas, realised the importance of refinement in pushing an idea towards greatness.In this episode, Lasanna unpacks how best to refine ideas, how when applying our ideas we should not be disheartened by potentially limited resources and he also got us thinking about taking the pressure off the end result of something by putting the success in the process, not the final point.--INSTAGRAMMagnify Instagram @magnifycollectiveLasanna Ace Harris Instagram @aceharrismusic--EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONFor more aspirational content subscribe to Magnify emails here for free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you left feeling deflated and unmotivated when you compare your position in your work journey to someone else's'? Do you ever ask ‘why them and not me'? Does it leave you feeling like you're too far behind or wonder why if you started at the same time you aren't in the same place as them? When we get caught up in the pace of someone else's success, we disregard our own success which can take the joy out of what we're doing.Today's guest, Chibundu Onuzo, award-winning author of two novels ‘The Spider King's Daughter' and ‘Welcome to Lagos' became successful at a young age and has grown to understand that everyone works differently and therefore progress looks different for everyone.In this episode, Chibundu spoke about how we have a choice in how much we enjoy the process to get to the destination we are striving for in work, she also got real about asking where the expectations we put on ourselves come from and why it's so important to break down big goals into small steps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you could have done something better or that you took the wrong path in work? When something goes wrong in your career do you think it's a reflection of your personal abilities? When we work in fear of doing the wrong thing or going wrong it can prevent us from taking the big swings which help us achieve our goals.Our latest guest, Jordan Raynor, best selling author agrees. After thinking he had to shut down his business and being fearful he would be defined as a failure by his friends, he realised that by putting his worth in his work meant he was working in fear, not freedom.In this episode he spoke about how he's gone from working in fear to working in freedom, the benefits it's had on his work and he also touched upon why working in excellence is the most loving thing we can do for ourselves and those around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have big ideas which we want to execute to our best ability. In order to do this, there are days that will feel the same day-in-day-out and on those days motivation can feel hard to come by. The thing that sees us through these periods is mental discipline. So, how can we develop our own mental discipline to carry us through when motivation can't?To find out how, we had a chat with Abigail Irozuru, an English track and field athlete who specialises in long jump. After retiring due to an injury and then coming back to the sport, as well as not being picked for the home Olympic games after working and training hard, Abigail shares how mental discipline has been important in her own career in keeping going. Not only did Abigail give some great advice on the topic all of us can struggle with, but we were also so inspired by how real and vulnerable she got. It's a great conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the story behind your brand? And do you use your brand's story to build engagement with your community? We all have a story to tell, and they hold the power to set us apart from other businesses. So, how can we use storytelling to speak with our audience and build trust?In this episode, we spoke to brothers Brad and Bryan Manning who at a young age, were both diagnosed with an eye disease that causes blindness over time. Using their story, they have co-founded the clothing brand Two Blind Brothers. Their brand has been built on a central mission: to impact those who are blind and raise money towards a cure for blindness.In this episode, they share their coincidental story of how their brand was born, how our challenges yield our strengths and how storytelling has been key to build and create a community and in turn create a successful brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you faced a challenge this year in your career? When you face these obstacles do you see them as roadblocks which can prevent you achieving your goal? How, in these moments can we use creativity to change inevitable obstacles into opportunities to innovate?In this episode, we spoke to Dan Blythe, who heads up the Creative Team at a church called Hillsong London. With all spheres having to pivot in light of the pandemic, especially creative industries, Dan has faced his fair share of hurdles recently. In this episode he shares how feedback is an integral exercise in all of our careers, as well as why it's important to actively invite people we trust into our lives to critique our work. He also speaks on the creativity we all have within us which is key to overcoming obstacles and creating growth and progress from them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have all faced, and will face points where we have to navigate the space between our past step and our next step. In these moments, how do we put aside the frustration felt in wanting to know where to go and instead focus on utilising our passions to pursue our calling?In this episode, we spoke to Yvonne Bajela, who began her career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. After merging her talents and interests she's now pursuing her calling as a founding member and investor in early-stage companies at Impact X Capital and has been featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.In this episode, Yvonne spoke about how overcoming challenges have become the very things that have brought her success, the bold moves she's had to take to end up where she is and how she has found fulfilment in walking in her calling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entering a saturated market is tough, and the battle doesn't stop there. Once you're in, the challenge of remaining authentic and original in your ideas and execution arises. So, in these crowded markets, what does originality look like and where can fresh inspiration be drawn from?In this episode, we spoke to Pam Arias, an entrepreneur and the creative mind behind the thriving blog 'The Girl from Panama' which is dedicated to providing fashion trends, beauty tips and information on must-see travel destinations around the world.In this episode, Pam spoke about the ways she has kept her identity as a content-creator, the pressures of having to always be connected in any business and how her faith has anchored her through the challenges of working in the creative industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our various work spheres - whether as employees or entrepreneurs - remaining committed to learning and developing ourselves is so important - no matter what stage we're at. Particularly in the moments where we're not where we want to be, how can we trust the process and make the most of the season?In this episode, we spoke to Adeola Gboyega - the UK Education and Artistry Manager at PAT McGRATH Labs and a skincare expert. Adeola has thrived in her position in the beauty industry and she has a particular passion for educating women about their skin and encouraging them to become their best selves from the inside out. In this episode, she spoke about how the importance of not letting how you've started or you've been through in life define or limit you, how to make sure you're constantly learning and developing in your field and how to trust God's timing and process in your work and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are times when we may feel like the job we are in fails to help us progress or help us develop our skills. When we feel like this, what steps can we take to ensure we're doing the things that will better our futures and help us master our craft?In this episode, we spoke to Tallulah Doherty Adetona, who started out as an ITV newsroom journalist and is now a TV Host, entrepreneur and content creator based in Lagos, Nigeria. In this episode, she spoke about the ways she took control of her own development from when she started as a news reporter to the major media personality she is today. She also spoke about the importance of women being vocal at work about what they want, and the importance of fulfilling your own purpose, not someone else's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Work-related stress is something we're all familiar with, as with any career comes the pressure to perform well. Whilst these pressures can be good for us, there are times when it can have negative effects on our mental health. So, how do we recognise when these pressures cross a healthy boundary, and what measures can we put in place to prevent it from becoming overwhelming? In this episode, we spoke to Carlos Eduardo Espinal, managing partner of Seedcamp, a company which helps build startups. Over his years of experience, he's led the investment of over 200 companies. In this episode, he spoke to us about how he has come to understand the importance of pressure for growth, what he believes the key traits of an entrepreneur are as well how having a set of values is essential for any business to attain success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pioneering is a necessary part of every industry in order to create change and progress, but in starting out on new endeavours set-backs are bound to be a part of the process. So, when we're knocked down, how do we carry on in order to lead our goals from vision to reality? In this episode, we spoke to Omoyemi Akerele, the founder and artistic director of Style House Files which helps fashion brands in Nigeria, and she is also the founder of Lagos Fashion Week. Her work has propelled the Nigerian fashion industry to become nationally and internationally recognised.In this episode, she spoke to us about how she went from lawyer to fashion pioneer, as well as the importance of resilience when facing challenges and how she's come to realise that slow progress is as important as fast results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes our own plans and callings veer away from what is perceived to be the right path by those around us. So how do we truly understand what the right career decisions are for us, and how do we step out to follow our own purpose?In this episode, we spoke to Chris Gaul, who after moving to London started his career at the UN in a role which carried a lot of social capital where because of the profile of the organisation, he was perceived as dynamic and accomplished by those around him. But, after no longer being able to ignore the pull he felt towards working in the church, he quit his job to become a trainee pastor at a church in South London.On this week's podcast, Chris shares his journey from working at the UN to giving in to his instincts and pursuing his purpose and how important it is to understand our identity away from our jobs and possessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion trends come quickly and seem to disappear even faster. A lot of industries - particular creative ones are very fast paced, so how as an entrepreneur and designer can you create a brand with longevity?In this episode, we spoke to Nigerian fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo, founder and creative director of her self-titled fashion brand known for the unique approach of merging West African prints and modern tailoring. Her clothes have now been worn by the likes of Issa Rae, Thandie Newton and Solange Knowles to name but a few.She shared with us her journey over the last 15 years, from the conception of her fashion house, to the pressures of being a creative, and how her upbringing in faith has helped her stay grounded through the highs and kept her motivated in the lows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With new companies and brands surfacing everyday, as an entrepreneur starting out, how can you build a brand identity which stands firmly apart from the rest?In this episode, we spoke to Jenny Woods, founder of JWoo Social, a social marketing company. She has built her brand from scratch and has now worked with companies such as BBC, Disney, Warner Bros, National Theatre and many more.In this episode, Jenny spoke about the benefits of remaining true to yourself as an entrepreneur, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and how cultivating and nurturing professional relationships throughout her career has been key to her company's growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fashion industry has frequently been perceived as fickle and shallow which has, over the years, left many questioning just how faith and fashion can go hand-in-hand? Here at Magnify, we're passionate about expressing ourselves through creativity and in particular fashion so we wanted to have this important conversation. In this episode, we spoke to Simon Ward, now retired Chief Operating Officer of the British Fashion Council who has been one of the most supportive people of Magnify since we launched our first print edition. After accidentally stumbling into the fashion world, Simon's spent 35 years working at BFC, which saw him leading London Fashion Week.He delves into his experience as a man of faith working within the world of fashion, and how the relationship between the two is more powerful than we might first think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are times when in an instant our lives can take a turn for the worse - through a health challenge, the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship. In these moments what does faith look like and what's the role of a church community? In this episode we spoke to Manouchka, a church leader based in Miami. At the start of 2018 she was involved in a horrific car crash that almost claimed her life and resulted in her being in a coma for 10 days. She spoke about the process of healing, dealing with the loss of expectation when you lose things and the importance of surrounding yourself with those who can uplift you during such seasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Society can often seem to define what makes us worthy or successful - whether it be by our job titles, our achievements, our social status or our looks. What if some of those things were to be stripped away - would we still know and be confident in our identity? In this episode, we interviewed Julie Galanti - an inspiring leader of women and pastor based in London. In this episode she spoke about how challenges such as the murder of her father and battling cancer twice impacted her and how her faith has provided the anchor to her identity and vision of her future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it look like to bring your full self to work and be confident in your voice when you get there? What does it look like to navigate imposter syndrome when you're in a position of leadership with others looking up to you? In this episode, we interviewed Lindsay Peoples Wagner the editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and the youngest ever editor at Condé Nast. In this episode we spoke to her about the values instilled in her that have helped her navigate life, being a black woman in fashion and how she's pioneering in her field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it look like to be vulnerable in our friendships and relationships and how can such transparency lead to growth and more meaningful connections? And in a time where feminism has so many streams and can often get a bad rap, what does it mean to truly embrace and celebrate our differences as women in female friendships? In this episode we spoke to Seun Toye-Kayode a real champion of women. Seun's an Associate in Global Markets and the founder of ACAW and has built feminism and vulnerability into the fabric of all she does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many of us, our desire to provide comes from a good place and a commitment to excel in our chosen field. But, as we build wealth, what does it mean to hold it lightly and be generous from our hearts to our actions? In this episode, we spoke to David Gardner OBE - Former CEO & board director of Atari and previously COO of Electronic Arts ("EA") and his wife Eli Gardner, a clinical psychologist and founder and director of the charity Kids Matter. They shared how their faith shapes their perspective on ambition and wealth and how generosity is an important value they continually cultivate in their marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to be comfortable and open with your faith and identity when working for a well-known company? In this episode, we spoke to Nona Jones, Head of Faith Based Partnerships at Facebook. She talks about the journey of leaving an amazing job with nothing lined up, learning to trust God through this, to then getting the call out of the blue where she was headhunted by Facebook. She also spoke about what it's like to lead this team that aligns with her core values and how she thinks faith communities can utilise social media and technology to engage with more people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often when people make their wedding vows, there's a line that says in sickness and in health. How do you navigate marriage when that is really tested? In this episode we spoke to Hunterr Orcutt, a wife, mother and event planner based in Texas. She spoke to us about her journey of the last few years from finding out how casual drinking drifted into an addiction to alcohol for her husband - just as she was expecting their first child. She also spoke about the challenge of separation, the importance of rehab and counselling and how God helped restore their marriage and give their family a fresh start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the age of the pandemic, what does it look like to pivot and innovate as an entrepreneur? A few weeks ago, Anifa Mveumba - the founder and creative director of the fashion label Hanifa -launched the first virtual fashion show to an incredible reception around this world. In this episode we spoke about how she's used technology to grow the reach of her brand, what it means to have vision even as you learn the skills and how to overcome challenges as a young entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it look like to leave a well paid and for many dream career to pursue your calling - [articularly when a new role doesn't provide the financial security you were used to? Pippa Baker previously had a thriving career in advertising and then felt called to move into full-time ministry. In this episode she shares what it means to experience God's peace as you enter the world of the unknown and why you can fulfil your calling in any industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to work, so much can be shaped by other people's opinions and that is something so many of us have to fight against. Nas Abraham has worked with brands including MAC cosmetics, Apple, Vogue and Cartier. In this episode he shares how he's navigated ambition, identity and purpose as a Multi-Media Visual Artist and the importance of finding our worth and anchor outside of what we do and create. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media has become a staple of our society, modern culture and a route to entrepreneurship. In the midst of this, especially for those for whom social media is a huge part of your life, how can we display more authenticity online? We spoke to Mattie James who has been creating online content for over 10 years, has over 100,000 followers across her social media platforms and coaches other influencers in growing their business. We spoke about why she's passionate to provide more opportunities for women like herself in the influencer industry and why it's important to make sure your faith and life are prioritised so that work doesn't take over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where racial injustice is on display and racial tensions can be high, how do you navigate discussions of race in the context of faith? In this episode, we spoke to Ben Lindsay an activist, author and Pastor about what led him to write a book on this very topic.Ben spoke to us about how almost being murdered in 1993, changed how he saw the world and how he thinks we can have healthy conversations about race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you respond when it feels like the rug has been pulled from your feet?In this episode, our guest Yasmin Li, a digital marketer and calligrapher, opens up about how she navigated challenging seasons in her marital relationship. Yasmin spoke to us about how she has journeyed through the most difficult years of her life and the journey of healing and forgiveness she's been on since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to balance an intense career along with a successful side hustle?In our very first episode of The Magnify Podcast, our guest Kunbi Odubogun opens up about her journey so far. Kunbi is a business attorney 9-5, editor of the global celebrations platform Perfête as well as a wife and mother so she knows a thing or two about wearing many hats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.