The Magnify Conversations

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...

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...

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 fashio...

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...

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 prin...

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 ep...

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 Offic...

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 claim...

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 sp...

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...

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....

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 psyc...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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 infl...

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 con...

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...

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. S...