Shine Out Loud Show

Success by Design With Terrill Christians

Terrill owns Success By Design, where she Helps Experts package their knowledge into online courses. Helping experts take on the e-learning space after walking away from the corporate world after deciding to take on an MBA as a way to battle Imposter Syndrome. At first, she worked on customer/user journeys for marketplaces, digital products, and high-volume service automation. But felt that she was not reaching her soul client. During the height of covid, she pivoted to focus on helping expe...

The Act of Telling your Disruptive Truth with Jen Franks Ahaghotu

Jen is the Disruptive Truth Teller. She is the best in the world at empowering visionary Black women business owners and personal brands to speak their disruptive truth and ascend beyond success to generational wealth and freedom. Jen, the founder and CEO of the Course Creation Guide, is here to help you live your legacy by creating an online course.  Her mission is to help womxn (especially womxn of colour) Jen’s mission is to help Black women luminaries, influencers, and changemakers to s...

Diversity, Creatives & Knitting with Black Girl Knit Club

Black Girl Knit Club (BGKC) was founded by Sicgmone Kludje & Vea Koranteng in early 2019. They were motivated to start Black Girl Knit Club (BGKC) after following the social media hashtag #diversknitty, where different knitwear designers and makers were calling for more diversity within the craft community due to lack of visibility. As friends they wanted to create a safe and inclusive space for Black women creatives; to gather, share stories and inspire each other through craft skills and ...

Rediscover, Reclaim, & Reconnect Your Feminine Power with Emma Ekata

Emma Ekata, the visionary behind Mama Luna, herbalist and bad-ass womxnist! Who started Mama Luna out of her desire to reconnect to her true self. She wanted to lead an authentic life full of passion and purpose and be her own kind of woman. Unfortunately, her story began with a traumatic event, however, it was the catalyst she needed to set her on the path that she walks with pride. Since 2016 she has worked as a Yoni steam facilitator, herbalist, women's/womxn's circle holder. With a focus...

The RX Approach to Owning your Dreams with Yolanda Spearman

Yolanda Spearman The Voiceover Lady! Yolanda’s experiences represent her dedication to living a life without regrets. She earned an MBA from the renowned HBCU, Clark-Atlanta University, Studied Art and Humanities in Paris France and is a native of Detroit, Michigan. Peppered throughout Yolanda’s successful careers are awards, accolades, and certificates for her natural ability to teach, train, and sell. Her fascinating career journey led her from a first-grade classroom in the Detroit Public...

Awakening The Orgasmic Conscious Feminine

Lady Shepsa is a sacred sexuality coach, author, and “juju woman”—one who taps into her magical powers for healing and manifestation. As a coach and healer, she helps women who feel non-orgasmic and shutdown, find bliss and fulfilment through connecting with their sacred sexual energy and divine feminine power. She has spent over ten years studying the spiritual sciences of the African Diaspora, China and India. Through the study of Tantra and sacred sexuality, Shepsa has reconnected to the g...

EScaping Corporate Trauma and Carving his Financial Future!

Rahkim Sabree is the author of "Financially Irresponsible" and is a certified financial-education instructor and financial coach passionate about all things personal finance.  He helps Business Leaders own their Financial Future, empowering them to make their money work for them.  He recently went viral for his tweets about quitting his Corporate Career in the financial industry without the two weeks notice, with the taglines and hashtags of #firedmyboss. He said that he was choosing his ment...

Helping Entrepreneurs to Grow, Thrive & Scale Easily with Karette Trottman

Karette is the Founder of VirtualKarette VA Services. Karette’s career as an Executive Assistant started in 2013 within the public sector. After experiencing stress and burnout, she decided to walk away from her 9-5 role to follow her dream and to set up a VA service four years later. Karette is proud to be the founder of VirtualKarette VA Services and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build a business empire and create a legacy they are proud of. Entrepreneurship is a journey, not...

She's The Boss with Daniella Genas

Daniella is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, business growth consultant & innovation expert. Through her business, She’s The Boss International and her role as a Senior Business Advisor with Enterprise Europe Network, Daniella helps SME’s to transform their businesses. She has used her techniques, experience and training to generate significant results among the companies she has worked with. Key metrics include increased turnover and profits, increased staff, the launch of new products/se...

Raising Men, Self-care and a journey to wholeness with Food

Joining us on the show is Kevin Thornton and Chef Remy Sainte, also known as Chemy, who are sharing their journey of mentorship, mental well-being in black men and the journey to wholeness with food. Kevin Thornton is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a BS in Health Administration and a graduate of Argosy University with a Master's in Organizational Psychology.. I'm a  life coach, holistic health coach, author, indoor cycling instructor and internet radio personality whose life ...

Using Jewellery as a Cultural Talking Piece! An Interview with Gift Ajimokun

Gift Ajimokun is the founder of OKE Jewellery, a Culture Curator,  the Founder and Chair of a Successful Employee Network Called Colour[full], & a Community Engagement Agitator. She is challenging tradition by representing my Mother’s heritage rather than my Father’s. She is a proud Urhobo woman in the diaspora seeking connection with others near and far from my ethnic group. That is why I’m excited about OKE. I want to raise the profile of my people, create beautiful art to symbolise my jour...

Creating the Right Opportunities the Visual Way with Namita Kabilas

Namita Kabilas is a global marketing agency that builds successful profitable businesses for entrepreneurs simply by building them the RIGHT online presence. She is all about helping entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients, pulling them in their dream opportunities and partnerships AND increase their profits, moving their businesses forward to the next level simply by changing the way they present themselves and communicate to their target market. Namita has worked with many businesses from...

The Intentional way of parenting with Mabble Munyimani

Mabble Munyimani is a qualified mental health nurse with experience of over 15 years. She has worked with families and children who experience challenges in all walks of life, school, at home, peer pressure etc. Through her experience, she has identified that lack of expression and understanding of the child’s strengths and abilities, contributes to children’s frustrations and can be a contributory factor to some mental illnesses e.g. anxiety and depression. Having lived in 3 continents, bor...

Crystallizing Strategies to Grow Sustainable Businesses with Noreen Makosewe

Noreen Makosewe a sought-after international Strategy Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Tech Inclusion Advocate and Business Woman highly experienced in helping small-to-medium enterprises launch, grow and expand through competitive strategies, information systems, innovative technologies and market expansion solutions. Regions of focus include EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific). Using her own research-based CRYSTALLIZE™ strategy consulting framework or the CLUSTER EXCELLENC...

Impact without burnout with Dr Yvette Ankrah MBE

Dr Yvette Ankrah a transformational coach, consultant and recovering overachiever! She began coaching in 2013 and is an accredited Neuro-Linguistic Programming (practitioner and Executive NLP coach) and a Spectrum Performance coach, meditation practitioner, and a degree in Journalism and Psychology and a Masters in Communities, Organisations and Social Change. She won a Microsoft/O2 award for business in 2013, was shortlisted for Best Coach at the Best Business Women Awards in, 2015 and was ...

Embracing the Power of Support is Sexy with Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is a Founder, Author, and Podcaster who has a brand new book titled Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership), where she encourages unapologetically ambitious women to learn how to embrace support not only for their success but also for their peace of mind. Elayne is also the host of the Support is Sexy podcast featuring interviews with more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs around the world, and she is the founder of SiS.Academy -- an online learning platform educating ...

From Corporate Dreams to Life Less Ordinary with Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a Digital Marketing Strategist and serial entrepreneur who after her 40th birthday she decided to ditch the American Corporate Dream for a Life less ordinary. After the passing away of a friend, she decided to reassess what was important to her and what living and thriving meant to her. She packed up and left the United States and moved to Lisbon, Portugal for a new life. As a solo traveller and Black ex-pat. Cinnamon is currently sharing her transition to ex-pat life as well as ...

Foster Care to building Global Femprenuers with Ungenita Prevost

Ungenita Prevost who is Coach, Femprenuer Power Connector and Feminine Leadership Advocate. She went from being a former Hollywood Body Double, Music Video Dancer who became an Award Winning Feminine Leadership Expert. She is the founder of FEMME 500 ™, SellingINStilettos®, CHIEF Feminine OFFICER™ and The BILLION DOLLAR ROLODEX. Based between the US and UK with a global international clientele in over 23 countries and a career that spans beauty, fashion, entertainment, real estate and digita...

Hip-Hop Educator Breis on Using Lyrics to Educate

BREIS (pronounced breeze) is a dynamic rap artist of Nigerian heritage based in South London. His name stands for Brother Reaching Each Inner Soul. His musical education was influenced by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti and rap legends, EPMD and A Tribe called Quest. He has shared the stage with musical legends such as Big Daddy Kane, Black Thought, Angie Stone, Omar Sosa to name a few.  He says: “I believe my purpose is to inspire, educate and entertain people through my music.” As a...

Retelling of the Story with Lisa Bent

On the show, I have the Author, Presenter and Change Agent with a Psychotherapy and HR background, Lisa Bent. Who is a Jamaican descent writer from South London, whose work examines the inner self-work required to heal and thrive. Her degree in Counselling influences her writing style, and she champions the continuous journey of self-exploration. In 2015, after six years, she concluded the award-nominated blog Deeper Than Twitter. She has contributed to Precious Online, The Tribe and the KOL ...

The Journey to Parenthood with Alex and Natalie Mutambudzi

Alex and Natalie Mutambudzi, on their journey, to start a family, faced incredible challenges. Having tried from years with no success went down the road of assisted conception looking at IVF. After feeling like their doctors were not taking their needs seriously, then realising that they did not seem to have an answer. They embarked on an emotional journey through miscarriages and heartbreak to become parents.  The emotional and financial cost of that journey took them on a path that has cha...

Using Tech to Diversify Beauty Standards with Catch Candy-Elie Graham

Candy-Elie Graham started an online e-zine called Fashionista Sista in 2008 to share fashion, hair and beauty inspiration for the Afro Caribbean and Asian diaspora living in the UK. She started at the time when there was very little online that celebrated cultural beauty with fashion inspiration (tailoring ideas). However, being very young at the time when she started the Fashionista Sista and found herself feeling overwhelmed. She felt that she didn’t have the skills she needed to run the...

Healing Conversations with the Starseed Alkhemist Yvonne J Douglas

Yvonne J Douglas, known as the Starseed Alkhemist, is a powerful psychic and uses her innate shamanic healing to give her clients more clarity, greater purpose and increased passion, so they can create magic in their lives. She is also an author with a brand new book out called "Journey of a Starseed"  and Spiritual Coach. As a powerful conduit for spirit Yvonne is here to heal souls on a deep level. Yvonne works with sensitive souls helping them to tap into their true power. Yvonne is a h...

Restore Your Mental Well-being With 10 Minute CBT with Dr Lee David

Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT Therapist and the founder and director of 10 Minute CBT. She is an experienced mental health presenter and teacher with expertise in CBT, compassion and mindfulness. The course director for the new Mental Health course with Red Whale. 10 Minute CBT, which is an educational organisation that trains GPs and other health professionals use bite-sized CBT skills which is an evidence-based psychological therapy in their routine consultations. As a GP with an interest in me...

Putting the Best Brand of You forward with BME PR Specialist Ronke Lawal

I have the incredible Ronke Lawal on the Shine out Loud Show once again, some of you know her as the Twitter Queen sharing her stories, sharing her commentary, some of you know her by that irrepressible laughter, and others know her as the founder and creator of ARIATU PR and comms. She is the woman that helps creative entrepreneurs from the BME community, get the right visibility they need to stand out and been seen as experts in their fields. These are creatives, founders and owners who are...

Beyond breakable! Breaking the illusion of your limitations with Winston Ben Clements

Winston Ben Clements was born with a rare bone disorder known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI). This condition caused his bones to be extremely fragile, suffering over 200 fractures in his lifetime. His early years were particularly difficult. Winston not only had to deal with the typical challenges of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with loneliness and frustration because his body would continuously let him down. Watching his siblings and the other kids from the sidelines was a...

Building Sustainable Ecosystems with Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor Series 10 Episode 2

Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor is a consummate professional with over a decade experience in youth engagement; digital and managerial innovation; entrepreneurship and leadership education. A podcaster who runs the podcast "Unpacking Africa" that interviews and explores multi-stakeholders in multiple industries across the continent. As the co-Chair of the World Economic Forum, Global Shapers advisory council on Knowledge and Impact and an ex-Googler and former YouTube country manager he continues to e...

On the Path to Being Fearless with Jane Egerton-Idehen

Jane Egerton-Idehen, the author, co-founder and a telecommunication executive with over 17 years experience spanning across Nigeria, Liberia and Ghana. She holds an Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria and an MBA from Warwick Business school, UK. And an executive education from Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management. She is on the show sharing her journey on her path to being fearless. Which is the title of her current book, It tells her journey from rising from ...

Frances Mensah Williams CBE- Our International Women’s Day 2020 “Woman to Celebrate

As the month celebrating women is drawing to close catch the interview with Frances Mensah Williams CBE, our IWD 2020 “Woman to Celebrate. ” Frances Mensah Williams CBE is a multi-published author, the Managing Editor of ReConnect Africa, an online career and business portal for global professionals of African origin. She is also founder and CEO of Interims for Development, a UK-based organisation that has undertaken multiple skills and business development projects in the UK and Africa sinc...

Unmasked, Unchained and Untamed with Angela Marshall

ngela Marshall, a motivational speaker, professional writer, columnist, bestselling author, creative consultant, ex-NFL wife and business owner of “In Other Words, By Stone.” She states that writing, reading, inspiring others, participating in at-risk or outreach programs are rewarding life-skills that has empowered her to positively impact others and constantly encourages her to elevate her purpose through words, wisdom and work. Also known as “Author Stone,” Angela is an Augusta, Ga., nati...

Tip of the Tongue Learning to Use Our Voice Correctly With Leighanne Turner

Leighanne Turner, voiceover artist & speaking coach, who uses her voice to breathe life into the scripts the adverts, explainer videos, e-learning courses, radio promos, podcasts, quotes, voicemails and websites for her clients. As a voice coach, she works with her clients to help them unlock the power in their voices to feel confident to present and speak in public to be heard and make an impact in their world. She believes that everyone has a voice that needs to be heard, she works with he...

Creating the right opportunities the visual way with Namita Kabilas

Namita Kabilas is a global marketing agency who builds successful profitable businesses for entrepreneurs simply by building them the RIGHT online presence. She is all about helping entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients, pulling them in their dream opportunities and partnerships AND increase their profits, moving their businesses forward to the next level simply by changing the way they present themselves and communicate to their target market. Namita has worked with many businesses from ...

Yoga,Inclusivity & Finding Your Center

Donna Noble is the founder of Curvesomeyoga. She believes that everybody is a yogaBODY! and has been practising yoga since the late 90s.  She has been a certified Yoga Teacher since 2011. A Master NLP Practitioner, Body Positive Advocate and Wellbeing Coach. She has taught in America, India and all over the UK at workshops, wellbeing events.   Donna has been featured in Daze Magazine, Metro online, The Guardian, Women Health Online and contributes to Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine, Yoga Magaz...

Taking the rare path to creating sustainable businesses with Jo-Ann Alexandra

Jo-Ann is the Founder & CEO of Rare Birds, LLC. She was born and raised in St. Croix, Virgin Islands to parents from St. Kitts and Nevis. She is a global citizen, rooted firmly in her Caribbean identity. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the American University in Washington, D.C. She obtained a Master of Science in Real Estate Investment from Cass Business School in London and a Master of Science in Management in Construction from Kingston University, also located i...

On a Mission to Collaborate, Create and Dominate With Coleen Otero

Celebrity Beauty Expert, Branding Strategist, Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Wife, and Mom to 4 boys and a bonus step daughter, Coleen Otero is the definition of doing it all with STYLE! With over 20 years of experience in the Beauty Industry, Coleen has dedicated her life to not only helping individuals to look beautiful on the outside, but feel beautiful on the inside. Whether training out of a luxury salon, on set, or speaking on stage or streaming online, Coleen Otero...

Unlocking The secrets to Great Sex & Intimacy in Our Relationship With Duchess Iphie

Duchess Iphie who is also known as SxDuchess. She’s a sex coach who specialises in sexual issues, focusing on providing insight on removing the sexual barriers that hinders a great sexual expression and intimacy in your relationship. She is an unrepentant advocate of great sex and her purpose is to educate and offer insight on sexual matters specifically because there isn’t a lot of people willing to openly discuss a subject that some consider to be a taboo. Tonight we will be exploring al...

Changing The Story Being Told with Kandace Chimbiri

Kandace Chimbiri the Self-Published author and founder of Golden Destiny the publishing house. Motivated by a desire to help improve children’s literacy as well as their knowledge of history. Publishing four Black history books for children, Secrets of the Afro Comb,6,000 Years of Art and Culture, The Story of Early Ancient Egypt, Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush and The Story of the Windrush ( a tribute to the Windrush generation pioneers). that focused on Black history before mass enslavem...

Showcasing Diverse Talent with Kamara Gray.

Kamara is the Artistic Director of Artistry Youth Dance, a vibrant youth dance company that showcases and celebrates aspiring dancers of African and Caribbean descent, aged 14 to 19 years. She is an experienced dance teacher and choreographer and has worked extensively in the UK, Australia and Kuwait. Kamara is based in London and has taught at numerous schools, colleges, and universities including Urdang Academy, Buckinghamshire New University, City and Islington College, Irie Dance Theatre...

Ilé La Wà (We Are Home) with Tolu Agbelusi

Tolu Agbelusi is a Nigerian British poet, playwright, performer, educator and lawyer. Shortlisted for 2018 White Review Poetry Prize, She has been published nationally and internationally, led guest lectures at universities & been commissioned widely including by the BBC. Her first poetry collection will be published by Jacaranda in 2020 and her debut play Ilé La Wà is currently on tour. She is joining us in the show tonight sharing her work and her journey.

Healing words with Erika Renee Land

Erika is an American 21st-century war poet, known for her numerous essays, fiction novels, various poetry collections, and being a civil rights activist. She channels her experiences of being deployed to Mosul, Iraq to help with Operation Iraqi Freedom into dynamic poetry that takes the reader on a journey emotionally and physically. She has published two books of poetry. The first was Residual Affects, with fellow veteran KaTisha Smittick that juxtaposes their similar experiences by meshing...

Changing Lanes and Growing a Career you Love with Mildred Talabi.

Tonight Mildred will be sharing her story of her journey from Journalist to a career specialist working with mid to senior level professionals change jobs and careers through her CV Makeover Expert business for over 10 years. In addition, Mildred is also the published author of two careers books – 7 Keys to a Winning CV: How to create a CV that gets results (2011), and The Science of Successful Job Hunting: Practical strategies for landing ANY job you want (2014), alongside a children’s book ...

Color Blending Her Way to Success With Kesha Williams

The Founder of the Award-Winning Cosmetic Brand ColorBlend Makeup brand is sharing her journey to her award-winning brand. Driven by motherhood to have more time for son and asking for more out of life than the rat race. The company focuses on High Definition and Camera-Ready cosmetics for Black, Mixed Race and Asian skin tones. This brand has been featured on BBC Radio London, The Guardian and popular women's beauty read, Glamour Magazine, ColorBlend Makeup is becoming London's go-to makeup ...

Things I Adore and Building in between with Jessica Akua

Jessica Akua, the founder and owner of Things I adore Bridal. Having a keen eye for on-trend fashion is a huge passion and she uses this skill to offer fresh designs. This led to the creation of 'Things I Adore Bridal' The serial entrepreneur will be sharing her journey, from the Cleaning Company, the Bridal store and now inspiring young women to step up and live the life they desire. Catch her live on the show at 8 PM BST

Soul Kisses & Visual Magic With Tamala Baldwin

On the show tonight we have the multi-talented Tamala Baldwin Actress, Singer, Director, Author and Chat Show Creator and this list of titles does not fully cover who this woman is. Tamala studied at the Julliard School of Music for the flute where she was awarded a scholarship to their Music Advancement Program and went on to play an array of roles in her personal and professional life, including the role of caregiver to her younger sister, college professor and entrepreneur. She fell in lov...

The Oni's Serving Up a Change to Nigerian Cuisine

Meet the Couple Bringing Modern Nigerian Cuisine to the London restaurant scene, Segun and Dare Oni, the founders of Onidodo. As lovers of good food and the experience of dining out; husband and wife duo, became disenchanted by the standards of restaurants offering food from their country of origin, Nigeria. The frustration of not finding a Nigerian restaurant in London that offered an outstanding level of service and food compared to other restaurants compelled them to launch Onidodo. Onido...

Planning for Excellence Yussuf Mwanza

Yussuf Mwanza of Guyanese parentage started his planning career in London Borough of Brent as a Junior Planning assistant studying on a day release basis to gain his professional qualifications. After moving between different Council planning departments and the Private sector he setup and founded MZA in 1997 and has never looked back. From his work in local planning authorities Yussuf Mwanza was acutely aware that certain applicants particularly those from the BAME community through no faul...

Disrupting the workplace biases with MAYOKUN ‘MAC’ ALONGE

The show tonight focus is about diversity, inclusion and disrupting biases in the corporate world. Meet a man who is determined to end the prospect of there being any more ‘first woman / first person of colour / first disabled person to [insert normal achievement]” Mayokun 'Mac' Alonge the CEO and founder of the Equal Group in 2018 he spent the last 10 years working for large multinational companies as well as smaller niche consultancies, primarily focused on market regulation and business st...

Interview with Lillian Ogbogoh the Host, Creator of the Shine Out Loud Show!

Hatching a Plan with Bayo Adelaja

Bayo Adelaja, is an award-winning entrepreneur passionate about helping brands and businesses excel at creating sustainable social impact. In 2018, Bayo was named one of the most influential women in social entrepreneurship in the UK, by Natwest bank. For four years, she worked at the London School of Economics, helping governments and large charities figure out the best ways to achieve their impact goals. While there, she realised the reason a lot of great initiatives failed to get off the ...

Eat Love Move a path to hormonal Balance with Le’Nise Brothers

Le’Nise Brothers is a registered nutritional therapist, women’s health and wellbeing coach and yoga teacher. She works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches. Le’Nise has helped many women who want to finally deal with hormonal issues ranging from PMS, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy, painful, missing & irregular periods, post-natal depletion, perimenopause and menopause. She set up her nutrition and wellbeing practi...