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The Hungry Creative PodcastHere's Why Showing Up Matters | Getting that CALL from Cowrywise | Obasola Akintola | Ep 22Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode, we sit down with Obasola, a brand designer whose work you’ve likely seen, even if you didn’t know it was his. He makes a shocking revelation about his past life as an aspiring doctor, to eventually studying Geology, who would have thought? Obasola opens up about growing into his voice as a designer, navigating insecurity, and learning that clarity often comes after you begin and not before.If you’ve ever questioned your path, wondered if your work matters, or felt like you were building without a...2025-07-241h 40
The Hungry Creative PodcastFrom Struggling Architecture Student To An Award-Winning Filmmaker | Adesola Oni | Ep 21Share your thoughts 🖤In Episode 21 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit with filmmaker and screenwriter Adesola Oni (aka Ghost) to explore his journey as a filmmaker, the transition from architecture to film, and the challenges of navigating rejection in the creative industry.Adesola shares insights on storytelling, the difference between film and video, the importance of community and collaboration, and the art of filmmaking. We also discuss the evolving landscape of creative expression, particularly in the context of cultural differences and the integration of AI in modern filmmaking. Whether you’re figuring out your n...2025-07-1058 min
The Hungry Creative PodcastFrom Wealth Management to Redefining Bridal Fashion in Nigeria | Temitope Kayode-Ojo | Ep 20Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Temitope Kayode-Ojo, founder of Lavish (formerly Lavish Bridal), to unpack her incredible journey from a 9–5 in wealth management to becoming one of Nigeria’s most sought-after bridal stylists.Temitope shares how self-awareness and quiet reflection helped her find her voice as a creative, why she was intentional about building her brand slowly, and how she has navigated cultural pushback, client education, and market expansion.If you’re a creative or business owner finding your lane, you’ll find this one re...2025-06-261h 09
The Hungry Creative PodcastFinding Fulfillment in Art w/ Shutabug | THAT Call From Disney & Balmain | Hungry Creative Ep 19Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Mayowa Alabi, widely known as Shutabug, to unpack the story behind the art. From the early days of doodling in class to creating illustrations that have caught the attention of Disney, Balmain, and the global creative community, Mayowa shares the truth about his evolution as an artist.We talk about self-doubt, the pressure of creating for social media, navigating dual identities growing up, and how time offline helped him return to creating from a place of joy and authenticity.2025-06-121h 04
The Hungry Creative PodcastBuilding a Brand - Tunde TNT's Lessons from Street Church | Hungry Creative Ep 18Share your thoughts 🖤In episode 18 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we explore the real journey behind content creation, from finding your voice to building a personal brand rooted in authenticity.We’re joined by a guest - Tunde Morolari aka TundeTNT, whose story begins with a hunger to connect with God and evolves into building Street Church, a movement at the intersection of faith, creativity, and community. Together, we unpack the power of doing over planning, why personal branding should reflect who you truly are, and how to stay consistent in a world of constant chang...2025-05-291h 20
The Hungry Creative PodcastThe Chowdeck Story - We wanted to be different | Damian Okafor | Hungry Creative Ep 17Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Damian, a multidisciplinary designer and creative force at Chowdeck, a food delivery startup reshaping the Nigerian food ordering experience.Damian shares how a bad food delivery experience sparked the birth of Chowdeck, and how they set out to create a service that mirrors Nigerian culture, visually, experientially, and intentionally.From visual identity to product design, from cultural relevance to personal fulfilment, this episode dives into building with heart, solving real problems through design, and staying creatively hungry.2025-05-151h 15
The Hungry Creative PodcastFrom Architecture to Film, Tech & Fashion: Gbemileke Peters on Limitless Creativity | Hungry Creative Ep. 16Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Gbemileke Peters (GDP), a true embodiment of what it means to be a Hungry Creative. From architecture to filmmaking, tech entrepreneurship to fashion, Gbemileke’s journey is a masterclass in curiosity, reinvention, and creative freedom.His story proves that creativity has no borders—and that fulfillment lies in following your instincts, even when the path doesn’t make sense to others.🎙 Highlights:- Transitioning from Architecture to Nollywood- Embracing a restless spirit and multidimensional creativity- Buildi...2025-05-011h 05
The Hungry Creative PodcastFrom Physiotherapy to Design: Finding Purpose Through Creativity | The Hungry Creative Podcast Ep 15Share your thoughts 🖤How does one transition from Physiotherapy to becoming a director in one of the leading branding agencies? In this inspiring episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Tunji Ogunoye, Director at FourthCanvas, one of Nigeria’s leading branding agencies. From nearly pursuing a career in physiotherapy to becoming a powerful force in the design and branding space in Nigeria, Tunji shares his deeply personal and transformative journey.💡 This conversation explores how life’s unexpected turns—like the ASUU strike—can lead to discovering your true passion. Tunji dives into the...2025-04-171h 06
The Hungry Creative PodcastThe TRUTH About Funding & Investments NOBODY Tells You | Ep 14 with Ejemen RolugaShare your thoughts 🖤How do you secure funding, grow your business, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, host Mo' sits down with Ejemen Roluga, a global business leader, strategic finance expert, and managing partner at Grovane Advisory Partners.With over 15 years of experience and $50M+ in transactions, Ejemen shares powerful insights on:💰 How to secure funding and attract investor confidence📊 Why a strong business model matters more than money👩🏽💼 The unique challenges women face in finance & business💡 Balancing career, family, and personal growth🔥 Leadership...2025-04-021h 14
The Hungry Creative PodcastThe Untold Truths About Nigerian Architecture Photography | RubysPolaroid | THCP Ep 13Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, host Mo interviews Tolulope Sanusi, aka Rubyspolaroid, a pioneering architectural photographer in Nigeria. They discuss Tolu's journey from being an architect to becoming a renowned photographer, her challenges in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of capturing the essence of architectural spaces. Tolulope shares insights on improving photography skills and the significance of the environment in photography. The conversation also touches on the cultural dynamics within the creative industry and the continuous pursuit of personal growth.00:00 Introduction to Architectural Photography in Nigeria03:06 The Jou...2025-03-2038 min
The Hungry Creative PodcastFrom Fear to Freedom: Bolanle Banwo-Osadolo on Overcoming Failure in Design | THCP Ep 12Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Bolanle Banwo Osadolo, a powerhouse in the Nigerian design industry. As a Brand Identity Designer, Founder of Geneza Brands, and the visionary behind The Female Designer Movement (now Azari Women in Tech), Bolanle has dedicated her career to helping brands tell compelling stories while equipping women with design skills to thrive in the tech ecosystem. From being featured on BBC Pidgin, Business Day, and Channels TV to serving as a UN Women delegate for CSW67, Bolanle’s impact is undeniable. She ha...2025-03-0550 min
The Hungry Creative PodcastQvxdri's Creative Genius | (ALMOST) Working with Wizkid | Rema's Album Cover | THCP Ep 10Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode, Qvxdri, a multidisciplinary Artist and Architect, discusses his breakthrough year in 2024, the challenges of balancing dual creative passions, and the evolution of his artistic identity.From transitioning between traditional and digital art to working on high-profile projects like Rema's EP cover, Qvxdri shares insights into his creative journey, career growth, and the lessons he's learned navigating the art and design world. He also opens up about art therapy, the role of intuition in his work, and how a traumatic accident reshaped his creative expression. Our discussion covered:Qv...2025-02-061h 14The Hungry Creative PodcastOsaze Amadasun - Exploring Bini Art | An Illustrator's Journey | S1 Episode 9Share your thoughts 🖤Popularly known for his Bini Art illustrations and paintings, Osaze Amadasun is an illustrator and designer currently living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. His work cuts across drawing, painting, illustration, and Graphic design. He was trained formally as an Architect, graduating with a BSc. in Architecture and a Master's Degree in Environmental Design, both from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. During his Architecture program, he was introduced to the concepts of design-thinking and computer-aided design (CAD) which he integrates into his day-to-day creative workflow. Osaze’s works reflect the diverse culture...2025-01-231h 08The Hungry Creative PodcastFemi Coker - AI in Design | Collaboration in the Creative Industry | S1 Episode 8Share your thoughts 🖤In the second part of the episode with Coker, we discussed artificial intelligence, the importance of collaboration in the creative industry, his creative influences, and design process.Follow Coker Oluwafemi📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cokeroluwafemi/🌐 Website: https://cokeroluwafemi.com/🎨 Lagos Meet Community: https://lagos-meet.com/💡 Follow The Hungry Creative Podcast for more inspiring stories and practical tips to fuel your creative passions. Let’s build a community where ideas thrive and creativity knows no bounds!#TheHungryCreativePodcast #CokerOluwafemi #CreativeJourney #Design #Collaboration #LagosMeet #CommunityBuilding #CreativitySupport the sho...2025-01-0956 minThe Hungry Creative PodcastOluwafemi Coker - Building a Vibrant Creative Community | THCP S1 Episode 7Share your thoughts 🖤Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Coker Oluwafemi, a creative designer with a passion for community building and leveraging technology to craft useful, usable, and desirable products. Femi specializes in branding, web application development, and leadership. He is also the visionary behind Lagos Meet, a thriving community of creative professionals driving meaningful impact.Beyond his professional expertise, Femi's diverse interests include astrophysics, computer science, neuroscience, politics, and philosophy. A lifelong learner, he enjoys delving into great books, mov...2025-01-0358 minThe Hungry Creative PodcastKayode Atunrase - The Story of Grit & Determination | Juggling Architecture School & Entrepreneurship | S1 Ep. 6Share your thoughts 🖤Kayode Atunrase is an Architect with a Bachelor's and Master's in Architecture from the University of Lagos, where he served as President of the Society of Architecture Students and led many social causes for the empowerment of students within the department.He's also a fashion designer and founder of KNF Couture, a business focused on Indigenous male Nigerian fashion & decolonising African fashion as a whole. Passionate about community development, entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage, Kayode's innovative approach redefines the intersection of Architecture, Craft, Culture, and Business. In this episode, we ex...2024-12-121h 05The Hungry Creative PodcastSeyi Olusanya - Life at Pentagram | Design in Africa | Closing Dá Design Studio | THCP S1 Ep 5Share your thoughts 🖤Seyi Olusanya is an Executive Art Director based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is skilled in various disciplines and deeply passionate about the interplay between African culture and identity.As co-founder of Dá Design Studio, Seyi led multiple teams on branding and type design projects across various sectors, collaborating with acclaimed local and international studios and talent.He now works as a freelancer and leads design at Afrotype, a type foundry that creates typefaces inspired by African history and contemporary culture. In his spare time, he travels to observe and study diff...2024-11-2838 minThe Hungry Creative PodcastSeyi Olusanya - Vulnerability in Design, Working with Pentagram, Dá Design Studio | THCP S1 Ep 4Share your thoughts 🖤Seyi Olusanya is an Executive Art Director based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is skilled in various disciplines and deeply passionate about the interplay between African culture and identity.As co-founder of Dá Design Studio, Seyi led multiple teams on branding and type design projects across various sectors, collaborating with acclaimed local and international studios and talent.He now works as a freelancer and leads design at Afrotype, a type foundry that creates typefaces inspired by African history and contemporary culture. In his spare time, he travels to observe and study diff...2024-11-2159 minThe Hungry Creative PodcastNiyi Okeowo - The Art of Collaboration (Part II) | THCP S1 Episode 3Share your thoughts 🖤Niyi Okeowo is a multidisciplinary creative whose work encompasses art direction, graphic design, 3D, animation, VR, photography, and branding. With nearly ten years of experience, he has crafted unique experiences, brand identities, and visuals for high-profile clients such as Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, Smirnoff, Uber, and LVMH.His work has been featured in outlets like Okay Africa, Dazed Magazine, Fubiz, Print Mag, African Digital Art Magazine, and The Guardian. At Thrill Digital, Niyi led design and art direction, spearheading the brand identity for Astraverse, an innovative metaverse experience enabling users to...2024-11-071h 12The Hungry Creative PodcastNiyi Okeowo - The Art of Collaboration | THCP S1 Episode 2Share your thoughts 🖤Niyi Okeowo is a multidisciplinary creative whose work encompasses Art direction, Graphic design, 3D, Animation, VR, Photography, and Branding. With nearly ten years of experience, he has crafted unique experiences, brand identities, and visuals for high-profile clients such as Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, Smirnoff, Uber, and LVMH.His work has been featured in outlets like Okay Africa, Dazed Magazine, Fubiz, Print Mag, African Digital Art Magazine, and The Guardian. At Thrill Digital, Niyi led design and art direction, spearheading the brand identity for Astraverse, an innovative metaverse experience enabling users to...2024-10-3054 min
The Hungry Creative PodcastTHCP Ep 1: David Rotimi - The Story of PassionShare your thoughts 🖤In this maiden episode, I sat down with David Rotimi, a good friend who I met via LinkedIn. We discussed similarities in our career journeys, the ups and downs, the challenges faced as a young Architect, and the place of passion in building a successful career.Support the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/2024-10-1847 min