Wanna Be

**Nathan is a hoot but keep your headphones in as there’re a few swear words in this.**


This week I’m joined by the incredibly funny Nathan Bryon. Nathan is a writer and actor. He is best known to viewers for his role as regular character Jamie in Some Girls and Benidorm’s Joey. Nathan has written for critically acclaimed Cbeebies’ cartoon Rastamouse, BAFTA award-winning Swashbuckle and Apple Tree House. Nathan currently has his cartoon series Afro Kid. Nathan has nabbed a three-book deal on his picture book series due to hit shelves in 2019.
In this episode, you’ll find out how to handle losing a job, how to start a project with no money, why it’s important you pay your crew.


He’s such a hoot you can follow Nathan on Twitter at @nathanbryon. Check out his insanely funny web series #Reality on youtube or www.realitywebseries.com. On Wednesday’s episode, we’ll be talking about some of the challenges of working with a partner how to pitch a TV show, how to find anyone’s email and why you should be more audacious.


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Today I'm joined again by Tobi Oredein. Tobi is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Ballad which is a subscription lifestyle magazine written by and for black British women. Tobi and her co-founder Bola Awoniyi were named as Forbes 30 Under 30. Tobi is also a freelance journalist, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Pool and The Debrief to name a few.

How to strike a balance between sharing your personal life online to propel your business. We get into the nitty-gritty of crowdfunding, what considerations you need to make before launching. You'll learn how to handle making a mistake and the importance of not dwelling when you need to readjust your goals and targets. We talk about why leaning into your niche is the key to your success. As well as the ONE thing Tobi does that has been the most significant driver of growth for Black Ballad. 

You can follow Tobi on Twitter and Instagram @IAmTobiOredein, and you find out more about Black Ballad by visiting BlackBallad.co.uk

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To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.

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This week I’m joined by Tobi Oredein. Tobi is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Ballad which is a subscription lifestyle magazine written by and for black British women. Tobi and her co-founder Bola Awoniyi were named as Forbes 30 Under 30. Tobi is also a freelance journalist, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Pool and The Debrief to name a few.


In today’s episode, Tobi opens up about why Black Ballad became a subscription-based site and how she handled the results of her market research telling her not to. We talk about her reluctance to be an entrepreneur, building a thriving culture that gets people invested and finally all of those wanting to quit and shut it down.


What you’ll take away from this episode is how much it takes to run a business and the physical and financial sacrifices you have to make when you don’t have investors. You’ll learn why it’s essential that you do almost all of the jobs in your business to build your humility. Listen


Tobi is one of my favourite people. I can’t wait for you to hear more from her on Wednesday where we cover journalism, why she chooses to focus on a niche audience and decision-making. You can follow Tobi on Twitter and Instagram @IAmTobiOredein, and you find out more about Black Ballad by visiting BlackBallad.co.uk




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If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.


To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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This week I’m super pumped to bring you this episode with Ijeoma Oluo she is an incredible writer and someone I admire. Ijeoma is based in Seattle, and she is the author of the New York Times Best-Seller, So You Want to Talk about Race, published by Seal Press. She was Named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017. Ijeoma is the winner of the of the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award by the American Humanist Society.

If you’re not familiar with her works, she focuses on issues of race and identity, feminism, social and mental health, social justice, and the arts. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and the Guardian, among other outlets. In today’s episode, we cover Ijeoma’s love of politics, how her career plans changed and why she landed in Tech. She talks about leaving her career behind to pursue writing and some of the instability she faced when she did it. Also stick around to hear her worst advice.

Please do check out Ijeoma's work my favourite article is ‘The Heart of Whiteness: Ijeoma Oluo Interviews Rachel Dolezal, the White Woman Who Identifies as Black’.

You can get a copy of So You Want To Talk About Race on Amazon. I highly recommend it. To find out more about Ijeoma, you can follow her on Twitter @IjeomaOluo, and you can also visit her website ijeomaoluo.com .

If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk

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If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.

To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.

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This week I’m super pumped to bring you this episode with Ijeoma Oluo she is an incredible writer and someone I admire. Ijeoma is based in Seattle, and she is the author of the New York Times Best-Seller, So You Want to Talk about Race, published by Seal Press. She was Named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017, one of the Most Influential People in Seattle by Seattle Magazine, one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle by Seattle Met. Ijeoma is the winner of the of the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award by the American Humanist Society.


If you’re not familiar with her works, she focuses on issues of race and identity, feminism, social and mental health, social justice, and the arts. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and the Guardian, among other outlets. In today’s episode, we cover life with ADD and the difficulties with focusing. We talk about her greatest achievement to date, and I think you’ll find it both beautiful and refreshing. We discuss how you can have thoughtful and productive conversations about race.


You can get a copy of So You Want To Talk About Race on Amazon. I highly recommend it. To find out more about Ijeoma, you can follow her on Twitter @IjeomaOluo, and you can also visit her website ijeomaoluo.com


If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Be sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.
To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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Prisca is back again today, and we are answering your most pressing questions including: How do I pitch myself as a guest on podcasts? Do you have any tips for launching a natural hair magazine? And Is blogging a waste of time?


Thank you so much for your questions and a huge thank you to our expert Prisca Moyesa for sharing her knowledge with us. If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co.


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To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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This week Prisca is back and we had so much fun recording this episode. We are talking about the comparison trap, we share what it is, how it makes you feel and what to do about it. We also share a super simple action to help you escape the trap. Let’s go!


If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co.


On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of the questions include: How do I pitch myself as a guest on podcasts? Do you have any tips for launching a natural hair magazine? And Is blogging a waste of time?


If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Be sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.
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Today I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg.


In today's episode, Amma shares her experience of trying to be an actor as a teenager in the 80s. You'll learn about the constant rejection she faced at school, the importance of sisterhood. You'll learn why the pressure of representation might be what holds you back.


Prisca will be back next week to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have a problem with marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected] or visit wannabepodcast.com and select ‘Ask A Question’.


If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


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To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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This week I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress and has appeared in Grange Hill, Desmonds and Birds of A Feather. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg.


In today’s episode, Amma and I talk about ‘The One Syndrome’, the idea that there can only be one minority at the top and for you to achieve you have to take out the competition. We talk about the importance of collaboration and why we need to let diverse creatives create the narratives that they want. Amma is very transparent about mentorship and providing opportunities to other young women looking to get a start in feature films. It’s a highly refreshing episode so make sure you listen to the whole thing.


OUTRO


Let’s get collaborating and creating more room. To find out more about Amma you can follow her on Twitter @AmmaAsante, and you can find out more of her work by visiting her website ammaasante.com


Prisca will be back next week to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have questions about marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected] or visit wannabepodcast.com and select ‘Ask A Question.’






If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Be sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.
To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood.


In today’s episode April shares how she transitioned from a Lawyer and to a writer, how she knew she was a good writer. We discuss the creation of OscarsSoWhite and why it’s important. In this episode you’ll learn about the tell-tale signs you’re in the wrong job and what you can do about it. You’ll learn how to get comfortable and patient with the journey. We also talk about the work you might be tempted to do for free and why that might just be your calling.
To find out more about April you can follow her on Twitter on @ReignOfApril, and you can find out more of her work by visiting her website Reignofapril.com
On March 1st April will be debuting a resource directory of talented creatives in the media industry all of whom are traditionally underrepresented groups. So keep an eye out for that.


Prisca will be back in 2 weeks to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have a problem with marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected] or visit wannabepodcast.com and select ‘Ask A Question’.


If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk


Be sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.
To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on Wednesday.


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