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The Magnify Conversations episodes

October 25, 2020 Adeola Gboyega: How to leverage your skills to create opportunities
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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39 min
October 18, 2020 Tallulah Doherty Adetona: How to be responsible for your own progress
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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34 min
October 14, 2020 Carlos Eduardo Espinal: How to handle mental pressures in your career
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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40 min
October 04, 2020 Omoyemi Akerele : How to stay resilient as a pioneer
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 fashion brands in Nigeria, and she is also the founder of Lagos Fashion Week. Her work has propelled the Nigerian fashion industry to become nationally and internationally recognised.
In this episode, she spoke to us about how she went from lawyer to fashion pioneer, as well as the importance of resilience when facing challenges and how she’s come to realise that slow progress is as important as fast results.

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42 min
September 27, 2020 Chris Gaul: How to understand and pursue your purpose
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 profile of the organisation, he was perceived as dynamic and accomplished by those around him. But, after no longer being able to ignore the pull he felt towards working in the church, he quit his job to become a trainee pastor at a church in South London.
On this week’s podcast, Chris shares his journey from working at the UN to giving in to his instincts and pursuing his purpose and how important it is to understand our identity away from our jobs and possessions.
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35 min
September 20, 2020 Lisa Folawiyo: How to build a brand and pivot during times of change
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 prints and modern tailoring. Her clothes have now been worn by the likes of Issa Rae, Thandie Newton and Solange Knowles to name but a few.
She shared with us her journey over the last 15 years, from the conception of her fashion house, to the pressures of being a creative, and how her upbringing in faith has helped her stay grounded through the highs and kept her motivated in the lows.

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33 min
September 13, 2020 Jenny Woods: How to build your brand identity as an entrepreneur

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 episode, Jenny spoke about the benefits of remaining true to yourself as an entrepreneur, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and how cultivating and nurturing professional relationships throughout her career has been key to her company's growth.

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31 min
September 06, 2020 Simon Ward: How faith and fashion co-exist
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 Officer of the British Fashion Council who has been one of the most supportive people of Magnify since we launched our first print edition. After accidentally stumbling into the fashion world, Simon’s spent 35 years working at BFC, which saw him leading London Fashion Week.
He delves into his experience as a man of faith working within the world of fashion, and how the relationship between the two is more powerful than we might first think.
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41 min
August 30, 2020 Manouchka Charles: How to navigate life-changing seasons through faith and community
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 claimed her life and resulted in her being in a coma for 10 days. She spoke about the process of healing, dealing with the loss of expectation when you lose things and the importance of surrounding yourself with those who can uplift you during such seasons.
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36 min
August 23, 2020 Julie Galanti: How to discover your true self and become secure in your identity
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 spoke about how challenges such as the murder of her father and battling cancer twice impacted her and how her faith has provided the anchor to her identity and vision of her future.
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38 min

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