Trusting The Process

By Debra ChosenEducation Self-Improvement

Trusting The Process episodes

April 05, 2019 13. Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala
Every so often I meet someone who embodies excellence in all that they do. Hannah Ajala is one of those people. Since having the pleasure of hosting her launch party for We Are Black Journos, I have been honoured to have front row seats to the growth and journey Hannah is on.
With 5 years under her belt at the prestigious BBC, at the age of 25 Hannah recently joined the BBC Africa team where her passion and creativity are making waves in sharing our stories. When she's not slaying news reports and creating viral documentaries - Hannah is a self professed "Jack of all trades, master of all". Founding movements and organisations such as mentorship programme "Pursue Your Passion", black travel community, "Black British Travel Meet Up" and women's Christian fellowship, "Ladies Who Fellowship", it's fair to say that she has her hand in many pots.
In this episode (part 1 of my conversation with Hannah) we explore just how she balances so many passions and why it is important that we do the things that make us come alive. We talk about the face of journalism and ask what moves are being made in diversity and inclusion, and we also unpack what it takes to do a TED Talk, and find that rejection is often God's form of redirection.
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54 min
March 25, 2019 12. A Seat At the Table LIVE with Dior Bediako #TTPlive
On Wednesday 6th March, over 50 people gathered together for the very first #TTPlive event, in partnership with the amazing people at Bumble. For me, the entire evening was a dream come true.
From talking about a topic dear to my heart - The Courage to Take Up Space and interviewing the refreshingly brilliant Dior Bediako live, I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to share this with you. If you were there on 6th, then you'll know just how juicy this conversation with Dior of Pepper Your Talk and The Junior Network was. Now I'm giving you the opportunity to sit in the room too, because we're all family!
From what it really takes to launch a business to navigating the workplace as a black woman - we cover it all. So plug in, pull out your notebook and get ready to digest some guaranteed gems.
1 hr 42 min
March 03, 2019 11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Trusting The Process LIVE! #TTPlive
Super excited to announce that I have teamed with the good people at Bumble Bizz to host the very first Trusting The Process LIVE event this Wednesday 6th March.
In honour of International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 6th March I’ll be joined for an intimate conversation and Q&A with fellow believer & founder of Pepper Your Talk and TheJuniorNetwork (https://www.pepperyourtalk.co.uk/thejuniornetwork/), Dior Bediako.
Featured in notable publications and spaces such as Refinery 29 and Stylist Live, Dior is a force to be reckoned with. From landing a role with the high-end luxury brand Burberry, as a black woman in an unfamiliar space Dior was soon launched into a new world where she was required to learn skills such as negotiation, networking and navigating the workplace, fast.
She quickly saw that the issues she faced were widespread and sought to fix that. Quitting her job at Burberry, Dior stepped out in faith launching Pepper Your Talk; the unique platform created to help others find their feet within the industry. Members' club, #TheJuniorNetwork, soon followed.
By maximising her network and identifying a solution to a problem, Dior has built her own table where women can navigate their careers with creativity and confidence.
On the night, we’ll be unpacking the gems in her career journey from fashion grad to biz owner. From financial challenges to FOMO, we’re sharing the real tea on entrepreneurship. Come and learn from topics such as networking effectively and how to build a business that serves others as we ask “what happens when we pivot from asking for a seat at the table, and instead build our own?”
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9 min
February 18, 2019 10. Becoming the highest version of yourself #LevelUp2019
Each year-end, I sit with my thoughts and prayers and listen out for the mantra for the new year. This year, two words were loud and clear in my ears. "Level up". The year for higher heights, smashing ceilings and standing in rooms you once deemed too grand. It's level up season and I truly am so excited for all the goodness that is to come for AND from all of us as we become the highest versions of ourselves.
In this episode I share 5 ways to level up, be the best version of yourself and ultimately lay hold of all that God has in-store for you in 2019.
Get ready for next-level you.
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28 min
January 19, 2019 9.5 (BONUS) Finding fulfilment: can a job fulfil every area of your life?
It's rare that I record unscripted and unplanned but when a conversation compels you, you create. And so inspired by an Instagram post from Bumblebizz which I recently shared on my Instagram stories instagram.com/p/Bss_9bclqvD/ - here are my thoughts on finding fulfilment in a career.
Can a job really bring fulfilment to all areas of life? What happens when our job is our passion, or purpose? What does fulfilment look like for me? For you? In this think-piece episode, I hope to inspire an open discussion and also deep introspective thought, so that when it comes to careers, we can uncover and better define what truly matters to us. Because when we get clear on that, the pursuit of fulfilment becomes easier.
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Music by Ray BLK x Bxrber
BXRBER - Talk To You Instrumental (Produced by Tom Misch)
Bxrber – Talk-to-you
Ray BLK - Talk To Me (Original)
Rayblk – Talk-to-me
14 min
December 28, 2018 9. Brand building, entrepreneurship and saying "yes" with Joy Ubani
From the moment I met Joy Ubani, at her first London Beneath Your Beauty event, I knew she had something special. From her organic understanding of content creation and branding, to her faith-based approach to entrepreneurship - there's so much value to gleam from this Brand marketing girl who I have the privilege of calling a friend.
In the penultimate episode of this season, I sit down with LA-born Joy to talk about her journey from Psychology and counselling to branding and events management. We talk about the birth of her baby, Beneath Your Beauty and her "why". Finally, Joy shares how she made the transition from full time to working for herself, the influence of her Nigerian parents, and spills the tea on some branding tips you won't want to miss.
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https://www.instagram.com/BeneathYourBeauty/
http://www.joyubani.com
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Music by Ray BLK x Bxrber
BXRBER - Talk To You Instrumental (Produced by Tom Misch)
Bxrber – Talk-to-you
Ray BLK - Talk To Me (Original)
Rayblk – Talk-to-me
1 hr 8 min
December 17, 2018 8. Navigating change and new beginnings
Back again with a brand new episode after an unplanned hiatus. But in this episode we are diving right back into the deep end and discussing all things change. Why do we resist and why we should embrace it? With 2019 just around the corner, maybe you're in a transition of your own. How do we overcome the fear of the unknown and run forward into all that God is calling us to?
All that and more in episode 8.
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Music by Ray BLK x Bxrber
BXRBER - Talk To You Instrumental (Produced by Tom Misch)
Bxrber – Talk-to-you
Ray BLK - Talk To Me (Original)
Rayblk – Talk-to-me
21 min
October 21, 2018 7. Part 2 - From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi
In part 2 where we discuss purpose and what it looks like when you are playing to win on the same team. The two reflect on lessons learnt in their first year of marriage. And a topic dear to their hearts, Ayo and Susan open up about church hurt as we explore the question “what do you do when the church betrays you?”.
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42 min
October 19, 2018 7. From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi
Entrepreneurship, ministry, speaking, writing; individually Ayo and Susan Oduniyi are powerful, purposeful leaders making waves in this generation through boldly sharing the love of Christ - but collectively as a married couple, they are an utter force.
In this first part of our conversation, we sit down to discuss their journey to marriage and what they have had to overcome to get there. Proving not every love story is daisies, but requires work - Susan shares about her own insecurities having lost her parents and become homeless at a young age - whilst Ayo opens up about forgiveness and his own his journey to love. Both finding their hope in Christ.
Stay tuned for part 2 where we discuss purpose and what it looks like when you are playing to win on the same team. The two reflect on lessons learnt in their first year of marriage. And a topic dear to their hearts, Ayo and Susan open up about church hurt as we explore the question “what do you do when the church betrays you?”.
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
Got a question or suggestion? Send me an email at [email protected].
Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/TTPnewsletter
Follow Ayo:
www.instagram.com/byayokunu/
twitter.com/byayokunu
Four 12 Men:
www.instagram.com/four12men/
A&O Studios photography:
www.instagram.com/aando_studios/
www.aandostudios.com
www.facebook.com/aandostudios/
A&O London:
www.instagram.com/aandoldn/
Follow Susan:
www.susandeborahs.com
twitter.com/SusanDeborahs
www.facebook.com/SusanDeborahsPage/
Coffee & Prayer:
www.instagram.com/coffeeandprayer_/
51 min
October 03, 2018 6. On careers: challenging "no" & contentment vs. complacency
Back again with a highly requested episode, on all things career! I talk openly and honestly about my journey from graduation, interning my butt off, and that awkward year of unemployment. Find out what it's really like working in social media for a global fashion brand. And I share why I believe you should knock until the right person answers and what to do when WHAT you do no longer fulfils you. Let's talk all things careers!
Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating!
Got a question or suggestion? Send me an email at [email protected].
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Music by Ray BLK x Bxrber
BXRBER - Talk To You Instrumental (Produced by Tom Misch)
Bxrber – Talk-to-you
Ray BLK - Talk To Me (Original)
Rayblk – Talk-to-me
40 min

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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.