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The Ascribe Podcast10: How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Take Action On Your Dreams with Polly PayneIf you have an idea you want to bring to life or you’ve been feeling worn out and lost the passion for what God has called you to do, then this episode is for you.
We spoke to Polly Payne- Founder and CEO of Horacio Printing, about the keys to uncovering and pursuing your God-given dreams.
Polly left her career in advertising to redesign her life and pursue the passion God gave her to launch Horacio Printing, a faith-based brand which has sold over 40,000 Dream Planners around the world and raised over $60,000 to fight hu...2021-09-0640 min
The Ascribe Podcast09: How To Handle Pressure & Build A Brand That Serves Others with Sarah CrookMany of us want to excel in life and become everything that God has created us to be. And this will usually involve periods of pressure that will arise during the process.
Although pressure is often viewed in a negative light, the upside of experiencing pressure is that it can help us to grow and expand our capacity for God to work through us( check out Isaiah 54:2). Whilst the downside is that it can lead to stress and anxiety if it becomes overwhelming.
So how do we embrace the positives and ensure we reach a he...2021-08-3039 min
The Ascribe Podcast08: Making Bold Moves In Life & Business With Samuel BrooksworthSometimes,the journey towards our God-given vision might not be as smooth and simple as we would have expected. But the lessons we learn along the way can benefit us and others if we allow God to reshape our perspective .
If you're familiar with the story of Joseph in the Bible, you'll know that he faced a number of challenges before seeing his God-given dream come to life.
The journey of Joseph was highlighted by this episode's guest, Samuel Brooksworth where we spoke about the paradox of having a vision and calling which may seem f...2021-08-0933 min
The Ascribe Podcast07: Creativity, Passion & Playing To Your Strengths with Josie GambleHave you ever felt nervous about sharing your ideas or been worried about promoting your business publicly?
If you have then you're not alone.
Creative anxiety is very common especially with social media validation becoming more and more prevalent in our culture.
On this episode I spoke to Josie Gamble about the realities of pursuing our creative passions, how she has released the pressure to prove herself and why prayer is needed for managing your projects and personal commitments as a business owner.
Josie is a creative entrepreneur and founder of th...2021-07-2939 min
The Ascribe Podcast06: Building Your Business For Financial Success with Benedicta EgbemeTalking about money can be an uncomfortable topic for many people, especially women. But when it comes to your life and business, it pays to be financially organised and prepared for the vision God has given to you.
"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it." (Luke 14:28)
In this podcast we spoke to Benedicta Egbeme - a qualified accountant who is currently working as a Management Consultant in one of the 'Big 4' accounting firms.
We di...2021-07-2146 min
The Ascribe Podcast05: Taking A Leap Of Faith & Trusting The Process with Anneka WallingtonWhat do you do when you step out in faith but then things don't go so well?
Our guest on this episode left her full-time job to set up her jewellery business in 2018, and the following year was approached for a wholesale partnership by John Lewis (a large UK department store).
But what transpired in that time required relentless faith and prayer.
Six months into founding her business, her husband and co-founder was diagnosed with cancer. God miraculously restored his health and Anneka reflects back on that season as one where she felt...2021-07-0744 min
The Ascribe Podcast04: Ambition, Alignment & Cultivating What Matters Most with Ify Alexis LeeWhat drives your ambition and who influences the choices you make when it comes to your life and business?
On this episode we speak to Ify Alexis Lee about ambition, alignment and how to navigate the hurry and hustle culture many of us are living in.
We delved into the motives behind starting a business or passion project, remaining in alignment to your purpose and how to manage imposter syndrome and self-doubt when building a vision.
Ify is the Founder of Love Limitless which is a movement for women who desire to live o...2021-06-3037 min
The Ascribe Podcast03: Marketing Strategies To Grow Your Brand & Business with Menekse StewartIf you struggle with marketing your business, or knowing how to navigate the digital space to get your brand in front of the people who need it most, then this episode is for you.
We're delving into all of this with Menekse who is a Marketing consultant with 15 years experience specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). She is a lecturer for UAL's London College of Communication and ELLE Education, and is also the founder of an e-commerce marketplace- Cheerfully Given.
In this episode Menekse, who grew up in a Muslim family, shares her career journey...2021-06-2341 min
The Ascribe Podcast02: Being Bold With Your Vision & Values As A Business Owner with Tobi OredeinTobi is an award-winning journalist, Tedx speaker, and in 2018 was placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list for Media & Marketing.
In 2014 she co-founded Black Ballad, the leading media and data company for Black women in Britain and beyond, after realising that the media industry was lacking racial inclusivity in its staff and content.
In this episode she shares about being agnostic before finding her faith in God, her boldness to push past the objections of others when starting Black Ballad and taking the bold leap to transition the business into a membership platform in 2016 ahead of t...2021-06-1658 min
The Ascribe Podcast01: Building A Business Without The Pressure To Conform with Gbemi OkunlolaAt the age of 20, Gbemi became Britain's youngest bridal wear designer and has spent the past eight years building Alonuko- a luxury womenswear brand based in the UK and serving clients internationally.
Describing herself as a fashion designer and garment technologist, Gbemi spoke to us about how her Christian faith keeps her grounded in business by removing the pressure to conform to the standards of the fashion industry, whilst enabling her to uphold her personal integrity as a womenswear designer.
In May 2021 she released her third bridal collection, The Freedom Collection and she opens up...2021-06-0651 min