Best Debra Chosen Podcasts (2024)

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26. Cultivating the courage to jump with Ronke Emielu 47:29

3y ago47:29

47:29

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…

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25. 3 ways to find alignment right now 18:54

3+ y ago18:54

18:54

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. I…

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24. Honouring the season you're in with Mayfair Clements 1:10:02

3+ y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

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 spea…

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23. Therapy, transitions & the year that was 2020 50:43

3+ y ago50:43

50:43

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…

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A Reintroduction to Trusting The Process 1:04

3+ y ago1:04

1:04

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. F…

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22. What I am learning during the lockdown #QuarantineDiaries 32:10

4+ y ago32:10

32:10

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…

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21. How to secure and be the bag in 2020 with Bukiie Smart 1:18:18

4+ y ago1:18:18

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By Debra Chosen

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20. 4 relationships you need to ascend to the next level #LevelUp2019 19:41

4+ y ago19:41

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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 d…

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19. Failing forward: bouncing back in business & life with Claud Williams 1:09:07

4+ y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

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 h…

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18. Building a brand that serves others with Jamelia Donaldson 49:14

5y ago49:14

49:14

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. Ide…

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17. Part 2 - Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju 58:01

5y ago58:01

58:01

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”, …

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17. Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju 52:06

5y ago52:06

52:06

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 pu…

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16. Leaning into joy and the value of relationships 26:57

5y ago26:57

26:57

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-sabotag…

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15. Part 2 - Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra 29:24

5y ago29:24

29:24

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 …

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15. Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra 49:42

5y ago49:42

49:42

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 …

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14. Part 2 - Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno 41:42

5y ago41:42

41:42

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…

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14. Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno 43:40

5+ y ago43:40

43:40

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 corpor…

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13. Part 2 - Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala 1:12:55

5+ y ago1:12:55

1:12:55

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…

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13. Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala 53:42

5+ y ago53:42

53:42

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 Hann…

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12. A Seat At the Table LIVE with Dior Bediako #TTPlive 1:41:42

5+ y ago1:41:42

1:41:42

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 for…

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11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Trusting The Process LIVE! #TTPlive 8:19

5+ y ago8:19

8:19

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 (h…

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10. Becoming the highest version of yourself #LevelUp2019 27:47

5+ y ago27:47

27:47

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…

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9.5 (BONUS) Finding fulfilment: can a job fulfil every area of your life? 13:27

5+ y ago13:27

13:27

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 hap…

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9. Brand building, entrepreneurship and saying "yes" with Joy Ubani 1:07:32

5+ y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

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 penult…

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8. Navigating change and new beginnings 20:58

5+ y ago20:58

20:58

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…

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7. Part 2 - From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi 41:21

6y ago41:21

41:21

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…

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7. From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi 50:49

6y ago50:49

50:49

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 wha…

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6. On careers: challenging "no" & contentment vs. complacency 39:20

6y ago39:20

39:20

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 …

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5. Hustling in the corporate world; from London to Lagos, with Olamide Bada of Jumia Food 1:03:16

6y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

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 sh…

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4. Faith, knowing your why & balancing a biz with a 9-5, with Cherelle Brown of Kitsch Noir 43:51

6y ago43:51

43:51

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 …

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3. My 27th birthday edition: liking yourself, letting go & needs vs. wants 28:19

6y ago28:19

28:19

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 …

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2. Shooting your shot and lessons on love & loss with Michelle Marbie Davies 1:00:25

6y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

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 …

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1. Navigating purpose & living your best life with Tobi Rachel Akingbade 1:11:26

6+ y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

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 …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Debra Chosen Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Trusting The Process

Debra Chosen

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26. Cultivating the courage to jump with Ronke Emielu 47:29

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25. 3 ways to find alignment right now 18:54

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24. Honouring the season you're in with Mayfair Clements 1:10:02

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23. Therapy, transitions & the year that was 2020 50:43

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A Reintroduction to Trusting The Process 1:04

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22. What I am learning during the lockdown #QuarantineDiaries 32:10

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21. How to secure and be the bag in 2020 with Bukiie Smart 1:18:18

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20. 4 relationships you need to ascend to the next level #LevelUp2019 19:41

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19. Failing forward: bouncing back in business & life with Claud Williams 1:09:07

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18. Building a brand that serves others with Jamelia Donaldson 49:14

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17. Part 2 - Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju 58:01

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17. Hustle, beauty & building community with Florence Adepoju 52:06

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16. Leaning into joy and the value of relationships 26:57

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15. Part 2 - Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra 29:24

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15. Medicine, art and managing your mental health with Sutra 49:42

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14. Part 2 - Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno 41:42

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14. Building your own business with Dorothy Tamuno 43:40

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13. Part 2 - Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala 1:12:55

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13. Pursuing your passions with Hannah Ajala 53:42

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12. A Seat At the Table LIVE with Dior Bediako #TTPlive 1:41:42

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11. ANNOUNCEMENT: Trusting The Process LIVE! #TTPlive 8:19

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10. Becoming the highest version of yourself #LevelUp2019 27:47

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9.5 (BONUS) Finding fulfilment: can a job fulfil every area of your life? 13:27

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9. Brand building, entrepreneurship and saying "yes" with Joy Ubani 1:07:32

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8. Navigating change and new beginnings 20:58

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7. Part 2 - From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi 41:21

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7. From brokenness to wholeness: marrying with purpose with Ayo and Susan Oduniyi 50:49

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6. On careers: challenging "no" & contentment vs. complacency 39:20

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5. Hustling in the corporate world; from London to Lagos, with Olamide Bada of Jumia Food 1:03:16

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4. Faith, knowing your why & balancing a biz with a 9-5, with Cherelle Brown of Kitsch Noir 43:51

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3. My 27th birthday edition: liking yourself, letting go & needs vs. wants 28:19

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2. Shooting your shot and lessons on love & loss with Michelle Marbie Davies 1:00:25

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1. Navigating purpose & living your best life with Tobi Rachel Akingbade 1:11:26

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