My TV Journey With Lola

My TV Journey With Lola

My TV Journey with Lola is a behind-the-scenes podcast celebrating the people, stories, and untold moments that power your favorite TV shows and films — from the UK to the Middle East and Africa. Each episode dives into honest, funny, and sometimes chaotic conversations with the brilliant minds behind your favourite shows, from directors and producers to casting legends and unsung heroes of TV and film. Expect wild set stories, big career shifts, imposter syndrome, travel mishaps, and lots of real talk about surviving and thriving in the industry. Featuring guests from the UK, Middle East, and Africa. From casting influencers and filming in storms, to donkey whispering and street casting. Come for the industry insight, stay for the stories no one tells. New episodes drop on the 14th of every month. Because the real drama… happens behind the scenes!

Episodes

June 13, 2025 45 mins

This week, we’re in London with the digital powerhouse herself — Esther!  With nearly a decade of experience in content strategy and influencer management, Esther has worked with some of the biggest brands in the game: Twitter, Meta, McCain, Booking.com, the Olympics, and Virgin Atlantic (just to name a few).

From managing six-figure influencer budgets to hiring ex–Love Islanders, Esther pulls back the curtain on what really goes do...

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This week on My TV Journey with Lola, I’m joined by the brilliant and hilarious Shelley Gill — a casting powerhouse with over 10 years of experience working across UK and US networks. From First Dates (C4) to The Rap Game UK (BBC3) and Secret Crush (ITV), Shelley has helped shape the faces of some of the most loved unscripted shows on TV.


We talk about everything:
✨ Street casting 
✨ Code switching in the TV indust...

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April 13, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, Lola sits down with Middle Eastern TV powerhouse Hayam Sabury, a true multi-hyphenate who's worn every hat from producer to show caller to post wiz. With over 15 years in the industry, Hayam has worked with major brands like Pepsi, Bugatti, Snapchat, and Pizza Hut — and she’s got the wild stories to prove it.

They chat about: 

  •  How she broke into the industry
  •  Her role as Unit Production Manager on ...
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In this debut episode, Lola kicks things off with a deep dive into her own journey through the TV industry—spanning over a decade in the UK with roles at NBC, BBC, and a travel doc with the legendary Michael Palin. From producing in Nigeria to navigating the ups and downs of being a Black woman in media, she’s spilling the tea, dropping behind-the-scenes gems, and setting the tone for what’s to come. 

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