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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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