Creatives in Focus : The Podcast

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 25

On this episode, I caught up with Nicole Ocran the founder of Creator Union UK.

The creator union UK which represents workers in the Influencer, Blogger & Digital Content Creator space, ensuring fair pay, inclusion and education.

Nicole is also a style blogger and podcast host on the Mixed Up Podcast. Nicole has a passion for intersectional feminism, politics, diversity, and equality.

On this episode:

1. Campaigning for positive change and protecting creators

2. How to stand out in a saturated space

3. Using your platform to speak on current topics

4. Turning a creative hobby to a lucrative side hustle

Instagram: @nicoleocran @thecreatorunionuk

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You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 24

On this episode, I had the pleasure to speak to Jason Kitenge. social entrepreneur, policy advisor, writer and the founder of Pamoja Network. Pamoja network is a pre-accelerator delivering consultancy to entrepreneurs across Africa to facilitate sustained job creation for youth across local communities.

On this episode:

1. Advice on entrepreneurship and leadership

2. Starting and building an international social enterprise

3. Youth employment and opportunities to facilitate innovation.

Instagram: @pamojanetwork

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

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Website- https://creativesinfocus.carrd.co/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 23

On this episode, I had the pleasure to speak to Chrissy Levett award-winning author, creative director, social entrepreneur and the founder Creative Conscience. Creative Conscience is a charity and the global movement set up to encourages, rewards and supports creative thinkers to use their talents for social & environmental impact.

On this episode we talk about:

1. Creative thinking as a tool for innovation and impact
2. Ways you can be a changemaker and impactful in your field
3. How to balance creating impact and gaining profit in entrepreneurship

Instagram: @cchangemakers

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://creativesinfocus.carrd.co/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 22

On this episode I caught up with Adobera Ejikeme is the founder of Identity Creates. Identity creates is a platform for entry-level creatives to gain insight and access into the industry. They do this by providing events, workshops and interviews. Adobera graduated with a BA in Architecture, she founded Identity creates soon after graduation because of the lack of support and insight she received when rerouting into a role within branding.

On this episode we talk about:

• Gaining employment in the creative industry

• Going freelance and monetising your skills.

• How to prepare and position yourself for changes in your industry.

Instagram: @weareidentitycreates

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 21

On this episode, I had the great opportunity to speak to Toyan Oriogun, Designer and creative director of Lonseluet an independent womenswear brand, with a mission to encourage, uplift and inspire individuals to know their self-worth. It was fantastic to hear Toyon's journey to the designer and creative director.

On this episode

• We speak about navigating and running a business during a pandemic.
• Toyan plans to pivot her business and succeed in a time of uncertainty.
• Toyan gives fantastic advice for creatives and shares some of her strategy to ensure that she is using this time for benefit and for good.

Instagram: @lonseluet

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Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Instagram: @chloe_nalwoga

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact, public health and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 20

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact, public health and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 19

This week I had a conversation with Chloe Nalwoga an award-winning designer and a business owner based in Scotland. Chloe creates luxurious wall-coverings and murals that inspire the mind. She found her passion for rich, dignified and original patterns while studying Design for Textiles. Her work is often inspired by different concepts of culture, tradition and storytelling, focusing on patterns and textures. She uses a range of painting techniques to create wallpapers that are full of depth, detail and rich in colour.

On this episode

• Chloe shares her journey to design school and starting up her own business.
• We talk about how and why it is important to adjust as a creative/ business in uncertain times.
• Chloe shares her business principles and how she has successfully run a business with clients from various works of life
• Chloe gives great advice on working in design or starting a business.

Instagram: @chloe_nalwoga

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact, public health and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 18

This week, I had the chance to speak to Boris Crighton, Professional Boxer, coach and personal trainer. Hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland Boris is the former Scottish amateur champion and 2-time district champion. I have seen first hand how Boris has progressed in his boxing career.

What do we speak about in this episode?

Boris shares his story from overcoming bullying to boxing

Finding a community in this period of social distancing

Tips on staying active and eating healthy

How the pandemic has impacted Boris as an athlete and individual.

Boris gives us some really good advice to anyone wishing to pursue a career in sports.

Connect with Boris

Instagram: @_blade.1

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact, public health and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 17.

Our guest on this episode is Hina Shafi. Hina is a teacher and an athlete. She is extremely passionate about health and well-being. She uses this as a driving force to encourage women’s participation in sport. She believes sport provides an open door to positive transferable values such as commitment, resilience and leadership. Hina uses sports to inspire social change by educating individuals, fighting inequality and bringing people closer. She believes that her purpose is to lift women up and help them find the tools that they need to live authentically as who they are.

What do we speak about in this episode?

Over the next two weeks, I will be sharing my conversations with two individuals heavily involved in sports from two different perspectives one an educator and another a professional boxer.

• We talk about how sports have impacted Hina's life and her family
• Life during this pandemic
• Sport participation in women
• Useful tips to keep your minds and bodies fit in this time of social distancing
• The social impact Hina wants to make through sports.

Connect with Hina

Instagram: @hinaxshafi

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

Youtube: Creativesinfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Creatives in Focus Podcast. The podcast where we discuss the journey to excellence and creating for impact.

On this podcast, I will be joined by creatives and entrepreneurs who are excelling in their fields and creating for positive impact. The Creatives in Focus conversations will cover social impact, public health and entrepreneurship. My vision for this podcast is to inspire you to discover, grow and make your creative passions a successful and impactful reality.

Connect with us on Instagram @creativesinfocus Twitter: @creativesnfocus #creativesinfocus.

This is episode 16. Our guest on this episode is Karimah Hassan. Karimah is a painter and a mural artist. She is passionate about community engagement. Karimah creates live paintings at performance events across London in order to highlight the importance of communities. She has commissioned public murals in Toronto & New York and has collaborated with various brands.

What do we speak about in this episode?

• We talk about how art can do good.
• Karima’s inspiration behind her work and the importance of community engagement on health, wellbeing and development.

Connect with Karimah

Instagram: @karimahhassan

Thank you for listening to this podcast

I would love to hear your thoughts this episode, so feel free to connect with us on social media.

Instagram:@creativesinfocus

Twitter: @creativesnfocus

#creativesinfocus

Website- https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

You can listen to and check out our past interviews and episodes: https://victoriabolaokerinde.com/category/creatives-in-focus/

If you have further questions, bookings, or sponsorship enquires, please email us at [email protected]