Black Magic Podcast
Hosted by media maven Annika Allen, the podcast features conversations with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. Voted Podcast of the Year at Precious Lifestyle Awards 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
If there were a pageant for Burnout, Subira Jones, aka The Corporate Hippie, would have been crowned queen for four consecutive years!
Annika Alen talks to Subira, the certified lifestyle coach and corporate burnout prevention consultant, who is on a mission to support people to live free of burnout. Part 3 of our Every Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing special.
In this episode, Annika Allen speaks to wife and husband Pearl and Errol and their adopted daughter Amara. They were already parents to biological twin boys and adopted Amara a few days before her third birthday. Here they talk us through the long and detailed process of adoption and encourage prospective Black adopters to learn more.
There are a disproportionate number of Black and mixed heritage children waiting for an adoptiv...
Annika Allen speaks to social worker Sherifa Adenmosun about her work in adoption and she dispels some of the myths and misconceptions around who is eligible to adopt. Social workers like Sherifa play a critical role in understanding and supporting people through the adoption process.
Adoption is a beautiful and rewarding thing that you could do. Children all over the country are looking for homes. There are a disproportionate n...
In this episode, Annika Allen talks to Bernicia Boateng, beauty and makeup influencer, Channel 4's Highlife reality TV star and entrepreneur who owns a studio in east London and has applied make-up to many of the world's top celebrities. Bernicia reveals her beauty tips and tricks and how she has managed to pivot with her business during the lockdown.
The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant...
Getting an investor for your business isn’t always easy. In this episode, Annika Allen talks to Yvonne Bajela, a founder and principal at venture capital firm Impact X. She focuses on investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs across Europe and she gives those much-needed tips on how to make that money move.
The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant and resilient British Black women - abou...
Singer and songwriter Terri Walker has been in the music industry for over 20 years. In this episode, Terri opens up to Annika Allen revealing the incredible highs and lows of being a full-time artist and the job she has taken on to pay her bills.
The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. This podcast will motivat...
Being funny isn't just her job, its literally in the DNA of comedian and ITV1 Loose Women star Judi Love. She has been keeping us entertained during lockdown with her Instagram series Quarantine Date Nights and in this episode talks openly about her journey, motherhood and dealing with grief.
The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and pat...
On this episode, Annika Allen is joined by internationally sought after award winning hairstylist Dionne Smith.
Despite possessing a natural talent, Dionne never considered turning hairdressing into a career. Now she has a long list of accolades and is the hairstylist for celebrities like Regina King and Venus Williams.
Annika and Dionne talk about all things hair, from her favorit...
Black Magic Podcast hit the stage for another live show at London Podcast Festival in September.
Annika was joined by two women shaking things up in their respective industries - Candice Brathwaite, influencer and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, and Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers, the FIRST Black Miss Universe Great Britain.
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In this special episode, Annika sat down for a coffee and a chat with Christina Adesina, founder of Shades of Beauty Live, and media marketing expert Michelle Owusu. They talked about colourism, why diversity is an issue across all industries and more.
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As part of Soho Music Month in June, Black Magic Podcast was live at Lush Studios in Soho. In this episode, Annika was joined by presenter Yasmin Evans and artist Paigey Cakey to talk about music industry pressures, colourism and more
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As part of Soho Music Month in June, Black Magic Podcast was live at Lush Studios in Soho. In this episode, Annika was joined by presenter Angellica Bell and author Jessica Huie MBE to talk career, motherhood and more.
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Our season finale! Annika talks to founder of Nu Bride, Nova Reid, and presenter and founder of the Red Carpet Academy, Leah Charles-King. Nova and Leah discuss how they discovered racism, the importance of online privacy, and the realities of living with fibroids.
We also hear from the legendary UKl singer and trailblazer Beverley Knight, on breaking boundaries and the value of authenticity.
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Annika is joined by domestic violence practitioner Jenni Steele, and youth mentor Penny Belle.
Jenni and Penny discuss ways of helping young people to identify healthy relationships, the importance of dealing with trauma and the lessons learned from their abusive pasts. Is receiving 50 texts in an hour normal?
We also have the legendary 'Lady of Soul’s Jenny Francis. Ever wondered how she got her name? Tune in!
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Annika is joined by publicist Brenda Gabriel, and journalist turned author Davina Hamilton.
Brenda shares the heartbreaking story of her recent miscarriage. She and Davina also talk about working closely with their partners, juggling motherhood and running a business and why it’s important to have representation in children’s books.
Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent Central, talks about how she overcomes challenges, and w...
Annika is joined by Tricia Blake, founder of Diva Choice, and Josephine Otuagomah, founder of The Black Hair book.
Tricia and Josephine talk about finding strength after grief, making time for self care, and the problem with the term 'plus size’.
Ever wished there was a 'Trip Advisor’ for black hair salons? Wish granted!
This episode also features media powerhouse and Black Magic Awards honouree Jasmine Dotiw...
Time flies! Here's episode 8 of Black Magic Podcast, with another fantastic lineup.
Annika is joined in the studio by BBC journalist Colleen Harris, and DJ Melody Kane.
Colleen and Melody talk about family, dealing with dementia and being connected to their roots. You'll also hear how LL Cool J played a part in Melody deciding to chase her dreams!
The soul singing legend Mica Paris also features on this episode, talking about ...
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