The Magnify Conversations

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The Magnify Conversations episodes

August 16, 2020 Lindsay Peoples Wagner: How to bring your voice and full self to work
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 her about the values instilled in her that have helped her navigate life, being a black woman in fashion and how she's pioneering in her field.
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35 min
August 09, 2020 Seun Toye-Kayode: How to have vulnerability and authentic feminism in female friendships
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. Seun's an Associate in Global Markets and the founder of ACAW and has built feminism and vulnerability into the fabric of all she does.
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47 min
August 03, 2020 David & Eli Gardner: How to navigate generosity and faith in relationships
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 psychologist and founder and director of the charity Kids Matter. They shared how their faith shapes their perspective on ambition and wealth and how generosity is an important value they continually cultivate in their marriage.
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43 min
July 26, 2020 Nona Jones: How to be a voice of faith on social media
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 spoke about what it's like to lead this team that aligns with her core values and how she thinks faith communities can utilise social media and technology to engage with more people.
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31 min
July 19, 2020 Hunter Orcutt: How to navigate addiction, forgiveness & restoration in marriage
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 her husband - just as she was expecting their first child. She also spoke about the challenge of separation, the importance of rehab and counselling and how God helped restore their marriage and give their family a fresh start.
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40 min
July 12, 2020 Anifa Mvuemba: How to innovate as an entrepreneur
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 you learn the skills and how to overcome challenges as a young entrepreneur.
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33 min
July 05, 2020 Pippa Baker: How to leave your career to pursue your calling
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 and why you can fulfil your calling in any industry.
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36 min
June 28, 2020 Nas Abraham: How to balance ambition, identity and purpose
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 what we do and create.
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41 min
June 21, 2020 Mattie James: How to build your social media and remain authentic
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 influencers in growing their business. We spoke about why she's passionate to provide more opportunities for women like herself in the influencer industry and why it’s important to make sure your faith and life are prioritised so that work doesn’t take over.
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43 min
May 27, 2020 Ben Lindsay: The tension between race and faith
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 conversations about race.
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37 min

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