This week, we’re in London with the digital powerhouse herself — Esther!  With nearly a decade of experience in content strategy and influencer management, Esther has worked with some of the biggest brands in the game: Twitter, Meta, McCain, Booking.com, the Olympics, and Virgin Atlantic (just to name a few).

From managing six-figure influencer budgets to hiring ex–Love Islanders, Esther pulls back the curtain on what really goes down in influencer managing. Ever wondered how much the average influencer makes? Listen to find out! 

We also get into:

• The pay gap between US vs. UK influencers
• Brand demands that will make your jaw drop
• Why diversity and authenticity matter more than ever

If the internet had a backstage pass, Esther would be running the show. Let’s get into it!

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This week on My TV Journey with Lola, I’m joined by the brilliant and hilarious Shelley Gill — a casting powerhouse with over 10 years of experience working across UK and US networks. From First Dates (C4) to The Rap Game UK (BBC3) and Secret Crush (ITV), Shelley has helped shape the faces of some of the most loved unscripted shows on TV.

We talk about everything:
✨ Street casting 
✨ Code switching in the TV industry
✨ Casting escorts, influencers, and terminally ill patients — all in a day’s work
✨ Surviving a full-on storm on a tiny boat during filming

Shelley shares how she got her start, the pressure of first series launches, and the joy of helping people break into the industry. It’s funny, inspiring, and totally unfiltered.

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In this episode, Lola sits down with Middle Eastern TV powerhouse Hayam Sabury, a true multi-hyphenate who's worn every hat from producer to show caller to post wiz. With over 15 years in the industry, Hayam has worked with major brands like Pepsi, Bugatti, Snapchat, and Pizza Hut — and she’s got the wild stories to prove it.

They chat about: 

•  How she broke into the industry
•  Her role as Unit Production Manager on the film Mountain Boy
•  The biggest budget she's ever worked with (yes, she spills!)
•  The rise of AI in content creation

  And yes... the mysterious world of donkey whispering

This one’s packed with laughs, gems, and a whole lot of real talk about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in the Middle East’s fast-growing creative industry.

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In this debut episode, Lola kicks things off with a deep dive into her own journey through the TV industry—spanning over a decade in the UK with roles at NBC, BBC, and a travel doc with the legendary Michael Palin. From producing in Nigeria to navigating the ups and downs of being a Black woman in media, she’s spilling the tea, dropping behind-the-scenes gems, and setting the tone for what’s to come. 

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