Trusting The Process

Continuing our conversation with doctor, artist and writer Sutra, we pick things back up from the near-death experience that changed everything. Bravely, Sutra shares the realities of the effects of burnout and depression and how her mental health had hit an all-time low. But she didn't stay there. We discover how what looked like a tragedy became the turning point in her journey of practicing sel...

With Mental Health in the black community being so close to my heart, it was important for me to have this conversation with the phenomenal being that is Sutra. Sutra is the founder of the platform that is making vulnerability cool again, Poll Therapy (instagram.com/polltherapy). Doctor by profession, artist by nature (including music and literary work) Sutra boldly revels in being many things - a...

In this second part of our conversation with social media and photography queen Dorothy Tamuno, we talk all things relationships. What does the wedding planning process reveal to us about our friendships? How can we better manage our expectations to avoid inevitable disappointment? Reflecting on her upbringing, Dorothy talks about spending the most part of her adolescence without her father, and t...

For this intimate episode, I sat down with none other than social media/photographer extraordinaire and my friend - Dorothy Tamuno, co-founder of Social Media Live and the face behind some of Instagrams hottest shoots. A highly requested conversation, I knew I had to have Dorothy on the podcast to share her story from quitting her 9-5 in the corporate world, to building her own creative business w...

Continuing this intimate conversation with BBC journalist and all round go-getter, Hannah Ajala. In this episode we open up about our experiences with imposter syndrome and talk about ways to overcome that mindset on the way to the top. Exploring the rise and popularity in black travel, Hannah shares more about her organisation Black British Travel Meet Up as we discuss why community is so importa...

Every so often I meet someone who embodies excellence in all that they do. Hannah Ajala is one of those people. Since having the pleasure of hosting her launch party for We Are Black Journos, I have been honoured to have front row seats to the growth and journey Hannah is on. With 5 years under her belt at the prestigious BBC, at the age of 25 Hannah recently joined the BBC Africa team where her p...

On Wednesday 6th March, over 50 people gathered together for the very first #TTPlive event, in partnership with the amazing people at Bumble. For me, the entire evening was a dream come true. From talking about a topic dear to my heart - The Courage to Take Up Space and interviewing the refreshingly brilliant Dior Bediako live, I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to share this with you. If you...

Super excited to announce that I have teamed with the good people at Bumble Bizz to host the very first Trusting The Process LIVE event this Wednesday 6th March. In honour of International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 6th March I’ll be joined for an intimate conversation and Q&A with fellow believer & founder of Pepper Your Talk and TheJuniorNetwork (https://www.pepperyourtalk.co.uk/thejuniornetwork/...

Each year-end, I sit with my thoughts and prayers and listen out for the mantra for the new year. This year, two words were loud and clear in my ears. "Level up". The year for higher heights, smashing ceilings and standing in rooms you once deemed too grand. It's level up season and I truly am so excited for all the goodness that is to come for AND from all of us as we become the highest versions...

It's rare that I record unscripted and unplanned but when a conversation compels you, you create. And so inspired by an Instagram post from Bumblebizz which I recently shared on my Instagram stories instagram.com/p/Bss_9bclqvD/ - here are my thoughts on finding fulfilment in a career. Can a job really bring fulfilment to all areas of life? What happens when our job is our passion, or purpose? What...

From the moment I met Joy Ubani, at her first London Beneath Your Beauty event, I knew she had something special. From her organic understanding of content creation and branding, to her faith-based approach to entrepreneurship - there's so much value to gleam from this Brand marketing girl who I have the privilege of calling a friend. In the penultimate episode of this season, I sit down with LA-b...

Back again with a brand new episode after an unplanned hiatus. But in this episode we are diving right back into the deep end and discussing all things change. Why do we resist and why we should embrace it? With 2019 just around the corner, maybe you're in a transition of your own. How do we overcome the fear of the unknown and run forward into all that God is calling us to? All that and more in e...

In part 2 where we discuss purpose and what it looks like when you are playing to win on the same team. The two reflect on lessons learnt in their first year of marriage. And a topic dear to their hearts, Ayo and Susan open up about church hurt as we explore the question “what do you do when the church betrays you?”. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @d...

Entrepreneurship, ministry, speaking, writing; individually Ayo and Susan Oduniyi are powerful, purposeful leaders making waves in this generation through boldly sharing the love of Christ - but collectively as a married couple, they are an utter force. In this first part of our conversation, we sit down to discuss their journey to marriage and what they have had to overcome to get there. Proving...

Back again with a highly requested episode, on all things career! I talk openly and honestly about my journey from graduation, interning my butt off, and that awkward year of unemployment. Find out what it's really like working in social media for a global fashion brand. And I share why I believe you should knock until the right person answers and what to do when WHAT you do no longer fulfils you....

I had the pleasure of meeting with powerhouse and ultimate go-getter, Olamide Bada. After studying Law at SOAS, completing her Post-grad at the University of Law and going on to land a role at international law firm, Baker McKenzie, Olamide packed up her bags (and law career) and took to Nigeria for 2 years to take on the world of business. Here she quickly rose from SWAT Team Manager at Jumia Nig...

I had the pleasure of meeting the delightfully talented Cherelle Brown, founder of Kitsch Noir - a quirky, fun and contemporary line of cards which champions the voice of the underrepresented, celebrating the love and enjoyment of the black British experience. We talked about faith and the important role her belief as a Christian has played in the birth of Kitsch Noir, the realities of running a b...

In this episode, recorded on 5th June 2018, my 27th birthday - I get up close and personal about my journey. From breakups to solo trips, lost luggage to finding myself, these are the lessons which 26 taught me. Be sure to join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts with #TTPPodcast or sharing with me on Instagram @debrachosen. If you enjoy the content, please spread the word and leave a ratin...

In the second instalment of Trusting The Process, I sit down to talk with none other than the intelligent and infectiously hilarious chef/baker/marketing babe Michelle Marbie Davies. We shed some more light on Michelle's career journey so far, navigating life after loss, shooting your shot/how she met Adekunle Bae and together we free the realness on our experiences of dating Christian men and why...

In the first episode of Trusting the Process, I sit down with Metro.co.uk Reporter and friend, Tobi Rachel Akingbade. In this honest and refreshing conversation, we talk about her journey from failing university twice and experiencing racial abuse very publicly to interviewing some of the most current stars and using her platform to tell important stories in the black community which formerly may...