Trusting The Process

1. Navigating purpose & living your best life with Tobi Rachel Akingbade

In the first episode of Trusting the Process, I sit down with Metro.co.uk Reporter and friend, Tobi Rachel Akingbade. In this honest and refreshing conversation, we talk about her journey from failing university twice and experiencing racial abuse very publicly to interviewing some of the most current stars and using her platform to tell important stories in the black community which formerly may have remained untold. Follow Tobi: https://twitter.com/TobiRachel_ Be sure to join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts with #TTPPodcast. If you enjoy the content, please spread the word and leave a rating! Music by Ray BLK x Bxrber BXRBER - Talk To You Instrumental (Produced by Tom Misch) https://soundcloud.com/bxrber/talk-to-you Ray BLK - Talk To Me (Original) https://soundcloud.com/rayblk/talk-to-me Recorded at The Pod at White City Place https://whitecityplace.com/podcast/studios

2. Shooting your shot and lessons on love & loss with Michelle Marbie Davies

In the second instalment of Trusting The Process, I sit down to talk with none other than the intelligent and infectiously hilarious chef/baker/marketing babe Michelle Marbie Davies. We shed some more light on Michelle's career journey so far, navigating life after loss, shooting your shot/how she met Adekunle Bae and together we free the realness on our experiences of dating Christian men and why a change has got to come (word to Sam Cooke). Follow Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/missmarbie/ Business page: https://www.instagram.com/marbiedavies/ Be sure to join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts with #TTPPodcast. If you enjoy the content, please spread the word and leave a rating! 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 Recorded at The Pod at White City Place whitecityplace.com/podcast/studios

3. My 27th birthday edition: liking yourself, letting go & needs vs. wants

In this episode, recorded on 5th June 2018, my 27th birthday - I get up close and personal about my journey. From breakups to solo trips, lost luggage to finding myself, these are the lessons which 26 taught me. Be sure to join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts with #TTPPodcast or sharing with me on Instagram @debrachosen. If you enjoy the content, please spread the word and leave a rating! 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 Recorded at The Pod at White City Place whitecityplace.com/podcast/studios

4. Faith, knowing your why & balancing a biz with a 9-5, with Cherelle Brown of Kitsch Noir

I had the pleasure of meeting the delightfully talented Cherelle Brown, founder of Kitsch Noir - a quirky, fun and contemporary line of cards which champions the voice of the underrepresented, celebrating the love and enjoyment of the black British experience. We talked about faith and the important role her belief as a Christian has played in the birth of Kitsch Noir, the realities of running a business whilst working full-time and just how she landed that HUGE Paperchase gig!? A must-listen for anyone with a budding business idea. Follow Cherelle: www.instagram.com/cherellytheking/ Follow Kitsch Noir: www.instagram.com/kitschnoir/ Shop Kitsch Noir: www.kitschnoir.com *EXCLUSIVE OFFER* for Trusting the Process listeners. Enjoy 20% off ALL greeting cards for a limited time only at www.etsy.com/shop/KitschNoir. Simply enter coupon code "TRUST20" when checking out. A huge thank you to Kitsch Noir for partnering with us! Be sure to join the conversation and share your snaps and thoughts with me on Twitter and Instagram @debrachosen. 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 Recorded at Ramah Studio

5. Hustling in the corporate world; from London to Lagos, with Olamide Bada of Jumia Food

I had the pleasure of meeting with powerhouse and ultimate go-getter, Olamide Bada. After studying Law at SOAS, completing her Post-grad at the University of Law and going on to land a role at international law firm, Baker McKenzie, Olamide packed up her bags (and law career) and took to Nigeria for 2 years to take on the world of business. Here she quickly rose from SWAT Team Manager at Jumia Nigeria to Managing Director of Jumia Food; miles from her humble beginnings in London. For her work at Jumia Food, Olamide has since been featured by Bella Naija as their #BellaNaijaWCW and was awarded the Prize for Professional Service at The Future Awards Africa in 2017. We sat down to talk about creating a seat at the table, being your full self in a corporate environment and the realities of moving back "home". Follow Olamide: https://www.instagram.com/vivalabada https://twitter.com/vivalabada 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! 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 Recorded at Ramah Studios.

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 debrachosen@hotmail.com. Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/TTPnewsletter 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

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 debrachosen@hotmail.com. 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_/

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?”. 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 debrachosen@hotmail.com. 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_/

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. 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 debrachosen@hotmail.com. Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/TTPnewsletter 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

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. Follow Joy: https://www.instagram.com/joyubani_/ https://www.instagram.com/BeneathYourBeauty/ http://www.joyubani.com Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen/#TTPPodcast. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Got a question or suggestion? Send me an email at debrachosen@hotmail.com. Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/TTPnewsletter 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