Trusting The Process

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! Questions, sponsorships and guest suggestions? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter

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! Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter Follow Florence: instagram.com/flowsphenom twitter.com/flowsphenom Follow MDMflow: instagram.com/mdmflow www.mdmflow.com Follow Flow Beauty Co: instagram.com/FlowBeautyCo https://flowbeauty.co

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. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter Follow Florence: instagram.com/flowsphenom twitter.com/flowsphenom Follow MDMflow: instagram.com/mdmflow www.mdmflow.com Follow Flow Beauty Co: instagram.com/FlowBeautyCo flowbeauty.co

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. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter Follow Jamelia: instagram.com/jameliaisobsessed Follow Treasure Tress: instagram.com/treasuretress www.treasuretress.co.uk Treasure Tress 4th Bday Pop Up: http://bit.ly/2NvhRi8 Follow The Teen Experience: instagram.com/TheTeenExperience

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. Follow Claud: twitter.com/claud_williams instagram.com/claud_williams_ claudwilliams.com/ Follow Dream Nation: instagram.com/DreamNationHQ twitter.com/dreamnationhq dreamnation.co 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 guest suggestions? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter

20. 4 relationships you need to ascend to the next level #LevelUp2019

There's a saying that says "if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. The same is true of levelling up. Whilst doing the work begins with you, it does not end there. People are essential when moving one from one level to the next level. The right relationships can dramatically shift your story and so in this episode we delve deeper into the 4 key relationships YOU need when ascending to the next level. Let me know if there are any other relationship roles that come to mind? I'd love to hear who has played a key role in your level up. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter

21. How to secure and be the bag in 2020 with Bukiie Smart

There are some people who you connect with online and immediately you know you'll get on like a house on fire. For me, Bukiie is that girl! With her introspective nature and faith-filled outlook on life, there is so much to glean from her words. This conversation is nothing short of gems upon gems, so get your pens ready! Nigerian-borne and bred, and now London-residing Bukiie Smart is everything her name suggests. By profession, Bukiie is a Chartered Accountant, and a financial whizz. When she’s not bossing the corporate world, you can find her speaking, teaching and writing. Whether that be “helping millennials make better money decisions and maximise their earnings” or sharing lessons learnt from the seasons of her faith. Bukiie is the creator and host of the Save, Spend, Invest podcast, and it is a pleasure to have her with us to talk all things finance, faith and finding your feet in this world. 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 guest suggestions? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter Follow Bukiie: twitter.com/bukiieSmart instagram.com/bukiiesmart Follow Save, Spend, Invest: https://www.instagram.com/savespendinvest http://www.savespendinvest.co.uk

22. What I am learning during the lockdown #QuarantineDiaries

In this episode, I share seven lessons that I am learning from this lockdown season. I'm talking everything from the importance of self care to unhealthy habits that some of us may have been forced to hold to the light and examine. I think we can all agree that this time has afforded us the opportunity to be introspective like never before. Whether you are noticing new things about yourself or having past lessons affirmed, I believe there is always value in paying attention to how we respond to difficult seasons. These are just a few of the things I have observed about myself and others at this time. I pray more than anything that this encourages you or inspires some helpful thoughts in your day-to-day. At the most basic level, I hope it gives you some insight into how I am dealing with this time. I am sending my thoughts, love and prayers to all of us as we navigate these unprecedented times together. I don't know much as this is all new but one thing I do know, is that this too will pass. Until then, stay safe and stay home and remember to keep trusting the process. 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 guest suggestions? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter

A Reintroduction to Trusting The Process

Welcome (maybe, not for the first time!) to Trusting The Process. The podcast that celebrates black women doing big things by unpacking the journey and sharing life lessons along the way. 

After an unexpected but necessary hiatus, we are back with a new look and the same great conversations that empower you with the tools you need for the journey. From interviews to intimate chats, in Season 2 we will be diving even deeper into the behind the scenes we don't always share. Expect openness, authenticity and as always - lots of inspiration. 

It's going to be a journey. So let's get started? 

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23. Therapy, transitions & the year that was 2020

I think it's fair to say that 2020 really was the year that shook things up for all us. In one way or another, life as we knew it was flipped upside down. In this episode, I share intimately some of the most life-changing and significant events in my personal life that shaped my own year. Plus the lessons I learned now looking back.

 

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