The Hungry Creative Podcast

What does it actually take to build a multi-award-winning creative agency without losing your creative soul or succumbing to systemic industry burnout? In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down for an incredibly raw, unfiltered conversation with Stephanie Kochorek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Daughter Creative. Stephanie breaks industry conventions by navigating her entire executiv...

What drives a man to pour absolutely everything into his craft? For Calgary-based cinematographer, photographer, and multi-disciplinary artist Tim Meduna, the journey into digital media wasn't just a creative hobby, it was a calculated lifeline. Arriving in Canada from Nigeria on the exact day of his mother's burial, Tim used the inheritance money she left behind to purchase his very first camera....

In this episode, we sit down with multimedia journalist and storyteller Tolu Omoyeni to discuss the messy reality of the creative process. Tolu describes herself as a "writer's writer," an upcoming artist, and a "quitter”, a label she identifies with because of the many personal projects she starts but struggles to finish. She pulls back the curtain on the unhinged decision to quit a job paying tr...

What happens after you achieve the ultimate agency dream? In this episode, we sit down with brand and creative strategist Wilson Wong to discuss his 20-year journey from co-founding Squeeze Creative to successfully exiting Everbrave. Wilson pulls back the curtain on how to build a creative business that is valuable enough to be acquired, and why he eventually chose to walk away to prioritize famil...

The 10-Month Job Hunt: How a Creative Obsession Saved My Career | S4 Ep 3 What happens when the portfolio is ready, but the phone stops ringing? In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, I’m joined by my co-producers and long-time collaborators, Abiodun Ageh and Scotty Adegbola, to discuss the grit, rigors, and pure obsession required to survive the creative industry. Abiodun opens up about...

What It Really Takes to Build a Powerful Brand (feat. Nonso Nnamdi) "Marketing is the voice that speaks for you when there is nobody in the room to actually speak for you". In this episode, we sit down with Nonso Nnamdi, a brand strategist who has navigated the marketing landscapes of both Nigeria and Canada. We tackle the tough questions: Can you scale by doing things that don't scale? Is AI a th...

What does it really take to build a creative career from scratch in a new country? Adrian Rivas is a filmmaker and content creator based in Canada whose work focuses on cinematic travel storytelling and aesthetic-driven visuals. Originally from El Salvador, Adrian moved to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and began building his creative career while studying mechanical engineering. Through soci...

In our final episode of Season 3, Mo’ shares insights on creativity, embracing restlessness, and building a fulfilling creative life. He discusses the importance of curiosity, diverse skills, and community support for sustained growth. Key topics - Restlessness as a driver of creativity - The importance of diverse skills and continuous learning - Building in public for accountability - Overcoming...

What really separates interior design from decoration? What goes on behind beautifully curated spaces, beyond Pinterest boards and aesthetics? In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Hope Allison, founder of Maison Consulting, to explore the true craft of interior design, from architecture school to building a design practice rooted in intention, structure, and excellenc...

In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we host our first-ever roundtable conversation with David James-Udoh and Samuel Iweibo, founders of The Huddle. Together, we unpack some of the most pressing challenges in the African creative industry today. From the underrepresentation of creatives, to the lack of trust from global brands, to why designers are often undervalued and underpaid, this...

In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Snag Inspector, a faceless but deeply respected voice advocating for better building standards and public education in Nigeria’s built environment. From cracked buildings and poor ventilation to inflated property prices and the realities of the Land Use Act, this conversation unpacks why many Nigerians are paying more for less — and...

Is Western validation the only way for African creatives to succeed? Natalie Narh, visual artist and co-founder of NewComma, says no. In this episode, we dive into why the African creative industry needs its own infrastructure, the myth of the "underground" scene, and how to balance being a creative with the brutal realities of entrepreneurship. In this episode, Natalie opens up about her journey...

How do you design products people actually understand? Mmediong Gabriel Esu - Head of Design at Piggyvest walks us through the discipline behind simple fintech products, why shipping fast beats over-planning, and how teams win when designers learn to speak code. This episode is for product people, founders and designers who want practical ways to build clarity into their products. In this episode...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Chukwu Adaeze, founder of CAV Digital, to unpack the journey of a creative who turned chaos into clarity and built a personal brand that bridges culture, design, and identity. Adaeze opens up about her creative evolution — from experimenting with ideas and struggling with self-doubt to leading a design studio...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Oyinkansola Adeboye, Head of Brand & Marketing at Zedcrest Group, to unpack what it really takes to build a meaningful career as a Gen Z professional in today’s fast-changing world. Oyinkan shares her journey from being one of the youngest voices in boardrooms to becoming a respected leader in finance and...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Francis Odeyemi - designer, founder, and storyteller behind Ninth Grid - for a conversation that explores creativity, fulfilment, and faith. Francis shares his journey from humble beginnings in Ile-Ife to building a design career that spans storytelling, branding, and community building. Together, we talk abou...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Angeloh - a multi-talented artist, storyteller, and musician, to uncover his remarkable journey from living with 27 different families in 20 years to building a thriving creative career. Angeloh shares candidly about growing up amidst adversity, the role of faith and community in navigating hardship, and how a...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this second part of my conversation with Bolutife Awakan, we go deeper into her journey as a designer, exploring the early challenges she faced, the role of community and faith, and how adversity became a stepping stone into design. Bolu opens up about finding her path, the mentors who shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both personal and professio...

Share your thoughts 🖤 On this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Bolutife Awakan, a brand designer and strategist whose bold leap of faith turned into an extraordinary success story. Bolu launched a daring crowdfunding campaign and raised £8,000 in just 30 days after being selected into the Future London Academy's design leaders cohort in the United Kingdom. In this conversa...

Share your thoughts 🖤 Join Mo' on the Hungry Creative Podcast as we chat with Oluwakemi, an HR professional and creative, about her journey from Nigeria to Canada. Discover insights on career transitions, personal branding, and the power of having the right mindset as a professional. Chapters:  0:00 - Introduction  2:15 - Oluwakemi's Journey to Canada  8:45 - Career Transitions and Challenges  15...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode, we sit down with Obasola, a brand designer whose work you’ve likely seen, even if you didn’t know it was his. He makes a shocking revelation about his past life as an aspiring doctor, to eventually studying Geology, who would have thought?  Obasola opens up about growing into his voice as a designer, navigating insecurity, and learning that clarity often com...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In Episode 21 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit with filmmaker and screenwriter Adesola Oni (aka Ghost) to explore his journey as a filmmaker, the transition from architecture to film, and the challenges of navigating rejection in the creative industry. Adesola shares insights on storytelling, the difference between film and video, the importance of community and collab...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Temitope Kayode-Ojo, founder of Lavish (formerly Lavish Bridal), to unpack her incredible journey from a 9–5 in wealth management to becoming one of Nigeria’s most sought-after bridal stylists. Temitope shares how self-awareness and quiet reflection helped her find her voice as a creative, why she was intenti...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Mayowa Alabi, widely known as Shutabug, to unpack the story behind the art. From the early days of doodling in class to creating illustrations that have caught the attention of Disney, Balmain, and the global creative community, Mayowa shares the truth about his evolution as an artist. We talk about self-doub...

Share your thoughts 🖤 In episode 18 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we explore the real journey behind content creation, from finding your voice to building a personal brand rooted in authenticity. We’re joined by a guest - Tunde Morolari aka TundeTNT, whose story begins with a hunger to connect with God and evolves into building Street Church, a movement at the intersection of faith, creativity,...