Trusting The Process

By Debra ChosenEducation Self-Improvement

Trusting The Process episodes

November 19, 2019 19. Failing forward: bouncing back in business & life with Claud Williams
Around 3 or 4 years ago, whilst walking with Claud on one of our many in depth talks, we spoke about Trusting The Process. We envisioned, dreamed and spoke it into being. Unknowingly at the time, Claud played a significantly huge impact in helping me birth the idea you see today. fast forward a few years, and I couldn't think of any better man to honour International Men's Day 2019 with than Mr Claud Williams.
Entrepreneur, Speaker and Brand Consultant, Claud is probable best known for his role as Founder and Managing Director at Dream Nation, the personal development brand fit for the 21st century. After a TED Talk experience that went less than favourably, Claud sought to create a space where he could "rewrite" what was. The beginning of "Practical Dreaming". Unknowingly, what was supposed to be a one-off event, led to the birth of the successful business we see today, Dream Nation.
Listen as we talk about failing forward. How the lowest of lows can catapult you forward into your destiny, why the highs are fleeting, and how all of these different experiences have made Claud the man he is today.
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1 hr 10 min
November 08, 2019 18. Building a brand that serves others with Jamelia Donaldson
If you look to the British Beauty Business scene, you don't have to look far before you recognise the amazing work that Jamelia Donaldson has done in this space and continues to do. Founder of black beauty subscription service TreasureTress, Jamelia is a perfect example of what happens when in business, you find a problem and create a solution.
Identifying a gap in the UK market for a beauty subscription service that caters especially to black women, Jamelia traded in a successful corporate career, to take her business idea to the next level, but not without its challenges along the way. Today the boxes are sold to subscribers in over 26 countries worldwide.
Hailed by Forbes as one to watch and more recently being awarded the Rising Star Entrepreneur award by the Black British Business Awards, if the ground she's covered so far is anything to go by then this natural builder of communities shows no signs of slowing down soon. And we love to see it!
In this episode we delve into the WHY behind building a business that serves others as Jamelia shares more about why she started The Teen Experience and how it is changing young black girl's lives for the better through fostering sisterhood and connections.
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50 min
October 11, 2019 17. Part 2 - Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju
Back again with the much-anticipated part 2 of our conversation with Florence Adepoju, founder of acclaimed makeup brand MDMflow and beauty brand Flow Beauty Co. In this candid talk, Florence opens up about how she bounced back from a business low. Staying true to the mantra we always share here which is that “you are allowed to change your mind”, we discuss the art of the pivot in business. When is the right time to change your strategy? And how do you deal with the shame that people sometimes try to project onto you? Florence shares how a text message birthed the transition from running her businesses full time to saying yes to a 9-5.
Looking ahead we discuss the future of MDMflow and how Florence will manage her new role at Fanbytes with building her own brand.
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59 min
October 01, 2019 17. Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju
A long-awaited conversation, I sat down with girl boss, business owner and beauty obsessed Florence Adepoju of MDMflow and Flow Beauty Co. From humble beginnings in retail to formulating her own lipsticks at home - Florence has successfully built the iconic hip-hop inspired makeup brand MDM Flow. Gaining international attention from heavy weight publications Vogue, Elle and Grazia, to name a few, Florence shows how self-belief, faith and hard work can make anything possible.   
In part one of our chat, we talk about where it all began. How does one make the transition from their 9-5 and actually raise capital to start their own business? Are VC investments always a good idea? A true marketer, Florence identifies the importance of understanding who your audience are and who they are not. Finally, she shares how the best way to dispel the fear is by doing the work. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!
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Follow Florence:
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www.mdmflow.com
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https://flowbeauty.co
53 min
July 16, 2019 16. Leaning into joy and the value of relationships
Aloha! Happy to be back today with this solo episode for a good ole one-on-one chat about lessons from this current season I am navigating. In this episode I talk about the many ways that we prohibit our own joy; knowingly and unknowingly. A lesson I am passionate about - I offer some ways that we can actively and intentionally divorce self-sabotage and begin to truly lean into joy.
I also share how investing in the quality of our relationships can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
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27 min
June 28, 2019 15. Part 2 - Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra
Continuing our conversation with doctor, artist and writer Sutra, we pick things back up from the near-death experience that changed everything. Bravely, Sutra shares the realities of the effects of burnout and depression and how her mental health had hit an all-time low. But she didn't stay there. We discover how what looked like a tragedy became the turning point in her journey of practicing self-care and maintaining her well being. Discussing the importance of being honest with yourself first, and then others, we learn how opening up, faith and love brought Sutra back to life. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at [email protected] Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter Follow Sutra: instagram.com/sutra_____/ Follow Poll Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/polltherapy/ Connect with Sutra's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IwePsGHiNhUNBrUuUcguM Purchase Marrow: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marrow-SUTRA/dp/1388208210
30 min
June 24, 2019 15. Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra
With Mental Health in the black community being so close to my heart, it was important for me to have this conversation with the phenomenal being that is Sutra. Sutra is the founder of the platform that is making vulnerability cool again, Poll Therapy (instagram.com/polltherapy). Doctor by profession, artist by nature (including music and literary work) Sutra boldly revels in being many things - and does it with grace.
In episode 15, we sat down during Mental Health Awareness week to have an honest conversation around experiencing a loss of joy. How a close dance with death changed everything and the role of art and faith in her own healing process.
We talk about discovering her creative voice in medical school. And delving deeper into topics within Sutra’s debut book “Marrow”, we unpack identity and what home looks like for Ghana-raised Sutra.
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
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Follow Sutra:
instagram.com/sutra_____/
Follow Poll Therapy:
https://www.instagram.com/polltherapy/
Connect with Sutra's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IwePsGHiNhUNBrUuUcguM
Purchase Marrow:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marrow-SUTRA/dp/1388208210
50 min
May 17, 2019 14. Part 2 - Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno
In this second part of our conversation with social media and photography queen Dorothy Tamuno, we talk all things relationships. What does the wedding planning process reveal to us about our friendships? How can we better manage our expectations to avoid inevitable disappointment? Reflecting on her upbringing, Dorothy talks about spending the most part of her adolescence without her father, and the impact that had on her approach to affection. We delve deeper into what running a business with your husband is like and finally, Dorothy and I discuss the concept of waiting and why it’s entirely necessary for our growth.
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
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42 min
May 13, 2019 14. Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno
For this intimate episode, I sat down with none other than social media/photographer extraordinaire and my friend - Dorothy Tamuno, co-founder of Social Media Live and the face behind some of Instagrams hottest shoots. A highly requested conversation, I knew I had to have Dorothy on the podcast to share her story from quitting her 9-5 in the corporate world, to building her own creative business which she runs with her husband Precious Tamuno. Now 4 years on since leaving the Finance world, Dorothy is the definition of booked busy and blessed and you may or not be surprised to find that God's guidance had a LOT to do with it.
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at [email protected]
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Follow Dorothy:
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Purchase tickets to Dorothy's upcoming event, The Confidence Masterclass:
http://bit.ly/2JBWeLB
44 min
April 16, 2019 13. Part 2 - Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala
Continuing this intimate conversation with BBC journalist and all round go-getter, Hannah Ajala. In this episode we open up about our experiences with imposter syndrome and talk about ways to overcome that mindset on the way to the top. Exploring the rise and popularity in black travel, Hannah shares more about her organisation Black British Travel Meet Up as we discuss why community is so important. Digging deeper into our love for travel we talk about favourite locations, how to travel on a budget and solo travel as a method of healing. Not to mention how to pursue your passions and still achieve work life equilibrium!
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1 hr 13 min

About Trusting The Process

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The show that’s here to help you journey well. Expect conversations with black women doing big things, as we unpack the journey to becoming and share life lessons along the way; inspiring you to chase your dreams and trust the process. Hosted by interviewer and writer, Debra Chosen.