The Magnify Conversations

Choosing to be a stay at home mum can feel like the most misunderstood decision of all.

Desreen Ahanonu is a lifestyle, fashion and motherhood creator who has built a loyal community by sharing her journey with honesty and grace. After walking through her husband’s cancer diagnosis just before their wedding, and later becoming a mum of two under two, she made the choice to press pause on career opportunities to be fully present at home. For Desreen, ambition did not disappear but took on a different shape.

In this episode, Desreen opens up about the tension between social media’s version of success and what it means to thrive at home, the cost and reward of her decision, and how prayer and conviction guided her through it. We talk about identity, sacrifice and what it really means to live with ambition in motherhood.

This is a conversation about challenging stereotypes, embracing seasons, and widening the definition of success for women everywhere.

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Success can sometimes make starting over the hardest choice to make.

Oye Buraimo is the founder of Yaura and the co-founder of the globally loved brand Virgos Lounge. After years of success in one lane, she sensed a quiet prompting to build again. Obedience meant stepping into something new while carrying the weight of being known for her achievements in fashion.

In this episode, Oye opens up about the tension of leaving behind what looks secure on paper, facing the fear of failure when you have already been successful, and learning to follow the Holy Spirit into unfamiliar territory. We talk about courage, identity and the joy that comes from choosing faith over fear.

This is a conversation about starting afresh with boldness and discovering that true success is measured by obedience, not appearances.

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The in-between can feel disorienting. You are no longer where you were, yet you are not where you want to be. It is a season that tests your patience, challenges your identity and asks you to live without all the answers.

In this conversation we explore how to let go of old definitions of success, find a sense of stability when life feels uncertain, and keep moving forward even when clarity feels far away.

Freelance creative, wife and mother Maureen Moores joins us in the Magnify Studio to share how this season is shaping her own journey.

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What happens when your career takes off, and you realise staying grounded matters more than chasing the spotlight?

In this episode, we sit down with Sheniece Charway, Head of Music & Culture at YouTube, to talk about building a successful career without losing yourself. Sheniece shares how staying rooted in faith has guided her rise in the industry, from working with global artists to leading YouTube’s Legacy Series.

From navigating pressure in high-profile spaces to choosing purpose over performance, this conversation is a reminder that real success is about alignment, conviction, and staying grounded.

Join us for Ep 77 ‘Building a Successful Career Without Losing Yourself’ ft Sheniece Charway

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What happens when one bold moment turns into a viral platform and you realise it was never about the spotlight?

In this episode, we sit down with Dorothy Cheng, a model and content creator, to talk about building bold faith in a culture that often rewards silence. Dorothy shares how one honest answer on a New York street became a turning point and how choosing conviction over comfort keeps shaping her every day.

From letting go of external validation to navigating public visibility with purpose and discernment, this conversation is a reminder that boldness is not about volume. It is about consistency, courage and quiet obedience.

Join us for Ep 76 'The day I went viral for saying 'Jesus': From Fear to Bold Faith ft Dorothy Cheng’

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What happens when your dream career becomes real — and the weight of it is heavier than expected?

In this episode, we sit down with Lala Akindoju, acclaimed casting director and co-producer of global films including Iwaju and The Black Book. Lala shares what it’s taken to build a career she’s proud of — while juggling motherhood, grief, burnout and the pressure to always deliver.

From navigating industry expectations to holding onto integrity and faith, this conversation is a raw and honest look at what it really costs to build a career that matters — and why she’s still committed to showing up.

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What happens when a casual side hustle becomes a global business — and you realise it was never random?

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Omeleh, founder of Class Les, a luxury fashion concierge brand serving hundreds of high-end clients around the world. Lisa shares how what started as a favour for friends turned into a thriving company — and how God’s prompting changed everything.

From navigating unexpected growth to embracing structure, scale and spiritual conviction, this conversation is an honest look at building a business when you didn’t plan to — but now can’t imagine doing anything else.

Join us for Ep 74: The Business You Build With God Hits Different.

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Pursuing a dream sounds exciting — until life gets in the way. But what if the obstacles aren’t a reason to delay, but the very soil where obedience grows? In this episode, we explore what it looks like to say yes to a God-given calling in the midst of uncertainty, limitation, and a life that’s already full.

We sat down to hear the powerful story of a woman who launched a creative vision while navigating a life-threatening diagnosis, motherhood, and financial pressure. From a cancer diagnosis in her twenties to a supernatural encounter that changed everything, she shares how faith shaped her purpose — even when the timing made no sense.

What does it mean to trust God over the perfect moment? Join us in the Magnify Studio for Ep 74: Faith, Timing & Saying Yes to the Dream.

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Mental health, faith, and identity are topics often discussed separately—but what if the most powerful healing happens when they come together? In this episode, we explore how our spiritual life can shape our emotional wellbeing, how therapy and theology can work hand in hand, and what it really means to rewire our thoughts through truth, not trends.

We sat down with Jo Hargreaves, a psychotherapist and founder of Faith Filled Therapy, to talk about nervous system regulation, generational trauma, and the healing power of the Bible. With insight, warmth and honesty, Jo shares how we can all pursue wholeness—body, soul and mind.

What does inner healing look like in real life? Join us in the Magnify Studio for Ep 72 ‘God, Therapy & Identity’ with Jo Hargreaves.

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Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts—but as we get older, it can also become more complicated. Shifting priorities, distance, and unspoken expectations can make maintaining deep friendships harder. Yet with faith, grace and intentionality, strong friendships can continue to flourish in every season. In this episode, we explore the challenges of adult friendships, the power of healthy boundaries, and how faith teaches us to show up with love and maturity.

We sat down with Dami Opaleye to hear her honest reflections on building lasting friendships, letting go when needed, and creating community rooted in grace.

What does real friendship look like when life keeps changing? Join us in the Magnify Studio for Ep 71 ‘Friendship and Faith’ with Dami Opaleye.

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