Do you dream of a life that seems out of reach? Have you ever longed to make a jump - be it a career change, starting your own business, or even moving abroad? This episode is for you. I sat down to talk with Ronke Emielu, Digital Director and co-founder of The Jump School - an online platform that's helping others leave their comfort zone and dive into new waters.  With an impressive career journey, spanning from London, to Nigeria, Los Angeles and today Dubai, Ronke is no stranger to...

After a year like 2020, the word "alignment" took on a whole new meaning for me. There were many moments when it was tempting to go after the shiny thing, instead of staying true to my own path. Whether the distractions come in the form of social media, comparison or even fear – I believe that we can all do the inner work it takes to get aligned. In this episode I share 3 ways to find clarity, master focus and ultimately be aligned for your journey.  Be sure to join the conversation by...

Have you ever felt like you're in a season where you would much rather hit "fast forward" and get to the good bit? Maybe comparison is looming, and discontentment building. We've all been there at some point. For some of us, this was 2020. Itching to be somewhere else, doing something else, maybe even with someone else.  In this conversation, I speak with Elite Performance Coach, Mayfair Clements about why honouring the season you're in truly matters and most importantly, how we can begin to...

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.   Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram...

Welcome (maybe, not 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 and ready to bring you those 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...