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The Magnify Conversations

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The Magnify Conversations is a safe space to come together in community, share the stories of everyday women of faith, and ultimately, provide wisdom.

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  1. Why Have I Not Produced More? Overcoming Productivity Shame, Burnout & Comparison | Ep 101

    · 47 min · S13 E101

    Why do we so often feel like we should have achieved more? And how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing comparison, productivity and other people’s success to determine our sense of worth? In this episode of…

  2. Money Moves That Changed the Game for Us: Building Wealth & Creating Financial Freedom | Ep 102

    · 52 min · S13 E102

    What are the financial decisions that can genuinely change your life? And what does it take to build wealth, create greater freedom and use your money to make a meaningful impact? In this episode of The Magnify…

  3. Marriage, But Without the Exit Plan: What Does It Take to Make It Last? | Episode 100

    · 50 min · S13 E100

    EPISODE 100: Have We Become Too Cynical About Marriage? We talk a lot about red flags, protecting ourselves, keeping our independence and making sure we have an exit plan. But have we become so focused on how…

  4. How to build your dream life without losing yourself | Episode 99

    · 51 min · S13 E99

    What does it actually take to build a life that reflects your dreams, your values and who you believe you are called to be? In this episode of The Magnify Conversations, we explore how to be deeply intentional about…

  5. You Can’t Outwork What You’re Afraid to Face | Episode 97

    · 49 min · S13 E97

    What happens when effort, discipline and determination no longer produce the outcome you expected? How do you know when persistence is helping, and when the need to keep pushing is really fear in disguise? In this…

  6. How to build unshakeable confidence in every area of your life | Episode 96

    · 49 min · S13 E96

    What does it really mean to be confident? Is confidence something we build through achievement, appearance and experience, or does it have to be rooted in something deeper than how other people see us? In this…

  7. How to let go when your dreams and timeline don't match up | Episode 95

    · 57 min · S12 E95

    What happens when the life you’re living doesn’t look like the life you expected? What do you do when you’ve worked hard, remained faithful and pursued your goals, but the dream, relationship, career or financial…

  8. You Know What You Want. So What’s Stopping You? | Episode 94

    · 43 min · S12 E94

    Most of us know what we want. The challenge is that knowing what we want and having the courage to pursue it are often two very different things. In this episode, we unpack the fears, excuses and thought patterns…

  9. How To Stop Choosing Relationships That Quietly Drain You & Start Building One That Feels Aligned | Episode 92

    · 54 min · S12 E92

    Some relationships make you feel lighter. Others slowly drain your confidence, clarity and sense of self without you fully realising it. In this episode, we unpack the difference between chemistry, compatibility and…

  10. How to build deeper friendships and let go of the ones that have run their course | Episode 91

    · 37 min · S11 E91

    Friendship is one of the most important parts of our lives… but we rarely talk about how complex it can become as we grow. In this episode, we unpack the difference between friendship, familiarity, and seasonal…

  11. The Pressure Behind Ambition No One Talks About | Episode 90

    · 35 min · S11 E90

    Ambition is often celebrated… but we don’t always talk about the pressure that comes with it. In this episode, we unpack whether pressure is necessary to achieve our dreams, or if it’s something we’ve learned to…

  12. The patterns trauma leaves behind and how to recognise them| Episode 89

    · 37 min · S11 E89

    We often talk about healing, strength and moving forward as if they happen in a straight line.But in reality, our past shapes us more than we always recognise or admit. In this episode of The Magnify Conversations,…

  13. Love, Money & Power: Who Really Holds the Cards? | Episode 88

    · 54 min · S11 E88

    We often talk about love, money and success as if they exist separately. But in reality, they shape each other more than we admit. In this episode of The Magnify Conversations, our four new co-hosts come together for…

  14. I Walked Away From a Six Figure Life to Start Again ft Alessandra Madubunyi | Ep 87

    · 1 h 05 min · S10 E87

    Too often, success is celebrated without acknowledging the cost. Many women build incredible careers yet quietly wrestle with how to stay true to themselves. In this week’s episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and…

  15. Finding clarity after losing what defined you ft Emma Hart | Ep 86

    · 54 min · S10 E86

    Too often, we celebrate the makeover after a hard season but skip over the truth of what it takes to rebuild. In real time, leaving a marriage, a business and a home can feel like losing the life you thought you were…

  16. The Clarity That Came Before Ciara Discovered Her Designs ft fashion designer Kanyinsola Onalaja | Ep 85

    · 36 min · S10 E85

    Ciara, Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson have all worn her designs. But what does it take to build a brand that reaches women on global stages while staying anchored in who you are? In this week’s episode, we sit down…

  17. The Diagnosis that reshaped our family ft Alice Cantelon | Ep 84

    · 59 min · S10 E84

    Parenting a child with additional needs can change everything you thought you knew about family, faith and yourself. But it can also uncover a deeper strength, joy and grace you never knew you had. In this week’s…

  18. Rebuilding Your Life and Confidence After Divorce ft Claudia Smith | Ep 83

    · 1 h 00 min · S10 E83

    Too often, divorce is spoken about only after the healing - once confidence has been rebuilt and peace has been found. But in real time, it can feel messy, isolating and deeply personal. In this week’s episode, we sit…

  19. When your dream dies: Finding Purpose After Disappointment ft Judith Omoregie | Ep 82

    · 49 min · S10 E82

    There’s a lot of talk about chasing dreams and building businesses, but what happens when the dream doesn’t work out the way you imagined? Too often, failure is spoken about only in hindsight, once someone has already…

  20. Letting go of false identity and discovering my true worth ft Julie Galanti | Ep 81

    · 48 min · S10 E81

    Losing titles, roles or status can leave anyone questioning who they really are. For Julie Galanti, a pastor and integrative therapist, those questions became unavoidable through some of life’s harshest challenges.…

  21. Why I Chose to Be a Stay-at-Home Mum - And Still Call Myself Ambitious ft Desreen Ahanonu | Ep 80

    · 1 h 03 min · S10 E80

    Choosing to be a stay at home mum can feel like the most misunderstood decision of all. Desreen Ahanonu is a lifestyle, fashion and motherhood creator who has built a loyal community by sharing her journey with…

  22. Starting Again When Life Makes Sense on Paper ft Oye Buraimo | Ep 79

    · 46 min · S9 E79

    Success can sometimes make starting over the hardest choice to make. Oye Buraimo is the founder of Yaura and the co-founder of the globally loved brand Virgos Lounge. After years of success in one lane, she sensed a…

  23. The Beautiful, Messy Process of Becoming Who You Are Ep 78

    · 42 min · S9 E78

    The in-between can feel disorienting. You are no longer where you were, yet you are not where you want to be. It is a season that tests your patience, challenges your identity and asks you to live without all the…

  24. Building a successful career without losing yourself ft Sheniece Charway | Ep 77

    · 48 min · S9 E77

    What happens when your career takes off, and you realise staying grounded matters more than chasing the spotlight? In this episode, we sit down with Sheniece Charway, Head of Music & Culture at YouTube, to talk about…

  25. The day I went viral for saying 'Jesus' ft Dorothy Cheng | Ep 76

    · 33 min · S9 E76

    What happens when one bold moment turns into a viral platform and you realise it was never about the spotlight? In this episode, we sit down with Dorothy Cheng, a model and content creator, to talk about building bold…

  26. What it really takes to build a career you believe in ft Lala Akindoju | Ep 75

    · 53 min · S9 E75

    What happens when your dream career becomes real — and the weight of it is heavier than expected? In this episode, we sit down with Lala Akindoju, acclaimed casting director and co-producer of global films including…

  27. The Business You Build With God Hits Different ft Lisa Omeleh | Ep 74

    · 52 min · S9 E74

    What happens when a casual side hustle becomes a global business — and you realise it was never random? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Omeleh, founder of Class Les, a luxury fashion concierge brand serving…

  28. Faith, Timing & Saying Yes to the Dream ft Bruna Lorhana Spicacci | Ep 73

    · 53 min · S9 E73

    Pursuing a dream sounds exciting — until life gets in the way. But what if the obstacles aren’t a reason to delay, but the very soil where obedience grows? In this episode, we explore what it looks like to say yes to a…

  29. God, Therapy, Identity ft Jo Hargreaves | Ep 72

    · 49 min · S9 E72

    Mental health, faith, and identity are topics often discussed separately—but what if the most powerful healing happens when they come together? In this episode, we explore how our spiritual life can shape our emotional…

  30. The reality of adult friendships ft Dami Opaleye | Ep 71

    · 47 min · S9 E71

    Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts—but as we get older, it can also become more complicated. Shifting priorities, distance, and unspoken expectations can make maintaining deep friendships harder. Yet with…

  31. Healing after an abusive relationship ft Rehema Muthaima

    · 50 min · S8 E70

    Abuse can be hard to identify—especially when it’s emotional, subtle or masked as love. For many women, the cycle of confusion, control and shame becomes normalised. But faith, healing and truth have the power to break…

  32. I Met My Husband at 39 ft Julia Strachan | Love, Waiting & Trusting God’s Timing | Ep 69

    · 53 min · S8 E69

    ‘I thought I’d be married at 24. Instead, I met my husband at 39.’ What happens when life doesn’t go as planned? How do you stay hopeful when you feel like you’re falling behind? In this episode, we sit down with…

  33. Diagnosed with Cancer at 26 ft Nellie Robert Gbadebo | Ep 68

    · 51 min · S8 E68

    Navigating a cancer diagnosis is an unimaginable challenge, especially as a young mother. At Magnify, we’re passionate about having open, honest conversations about life’s toughest seasons and how faith can anchor us…

  34. I’m a matchmaker: Tips for dating well ft Ale Siekmeier Ep 67

    · 57 min · S8 E67

    The dating world is wild. At Magnify, we’re well acquainted with how daunting and overwhelming it can be, particularly when you’re in your 30’s and 40’s. If we’re currently on the dating scene or considering it, we…

  35. Misunderstood and Transformed ft Megan Ashley: A Powerful Journey of Faith

    · 1 h 05 min · S8 E66

    Being misunderstood is complicated for all of us; even if we pay little attention to how others perceive us in real life or online. Being misunderstood or judged in the public eye, however, is even more complex. In…

  36. Is it Possible to be Successful in Your Career Without Sacrificing Your Faith? | Ep 65 ft Chibundu Onuzo

    · 55 min · S8 E65

    Maintaining our values and moral identity in the workplace can be challenging. We explore how to live out our faith authentically at work, and make wise choices about career opportunities that align with our values. We…

  37. Faith, Feminism & Fashion - 15 years of Magnify

    · 54 min · S7 E64

    In this episode, we’re joined by a familiar face to discuss what it truly takes to build a vision with longevity, and the powerful connection between sacrifice and reward here at Magnify. We dive into why having the…

  38. How to keep pursuing big dreams when your health changes everything | Episode 63

    · 51 min · S7 E63

    Living with chronic health conditions can be a challenging cross to bear for both our personal and professional lives, but we’re leaning into the ways we can find the strength to persevere. We explore how nurturing our…

  39. From Sex Worker to Pastor: Why My Past Doesn't Define My Future | Episode 62

    · 1 h 03 min · S7 E62

    We’re unpacking the difference between societal and biblical views on sex and intimacy. We’ll explore the idea of true liberation, and touch on where modern feminism sometimes misses the mark. We’re getting real about…

  40. The Juggle Is Real: How I Manage Motherhood, Identity & Ambition

    · 54 min · S7 E61

    Many of us always feel like we’re constantly striving to do better and be better in our careers, in our families, and in our love lives. While there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious to be the best for ourselves,…

  41. How To Rise After the Loss of a Spouse | Episode 60

    · 1 h 04 min · S7 E60

    It’s a sobering thought that death is one of the few certainties of life, and most of us have or will have to experience losing someone close to us. Even as women who believe in the hope of eternal life, it doesn’t…

  42. The Blueprint to Growing Your Finances | Episode 59

    · 1 h 02 min · S7 E59

    There can be a lot of confusion around how we expand our finances and take the first step towards passive income. Some of us might even feel concerned with moral and ethical questions focusing on if biblical values can…

  43. Why Following Jesus Doesn’t Have to Be Boring: A Case For Creativity | Episode 58

    · 53 min · S7 E58

    There can be tension in feeling like we don’t fit in perfectly in different parts of our lives, whether that be at work, at social events or even at Church. The pressure to conform and be like everyone else can be…

  44. Surviving a Plane Crash and leaning into Faith ft Esther Longe | Episode 57

    · 54 min · S7 E57

    We can often take life for granted whether we’re going through heavenly highs or laborious lows, and forget that tomorrow isn’t promised. In this episode we are joined by Esther Longe who gives an account of before,…

  45. How to Build a Personal Brand: Standing Out in an Oversaturated World | Episode 56

    · 56 min · S7 E56

    There are many ways to build a thriving personal brand, but we wanted to lean into the simplistic approach of rooting everything we do in faith, authenticity, and fulfillment. We want to be ambitious women who have an…

  46. My Husband Abandoned Me, but I'm Choosing to be Better Instead of Bitter | Episode 55

    · 1 h 02 min · S7 E55

    We enter marriage with the belief that it’s a lifelong commitment, but it requires two people to work at it for it to be a successful union. In this episode we hear Ashley’s story of how there were signs of a…

  47. Cracking the Code: How I Got Into Investing | Episode 54

    · 58 min · S7 E54

    Achieving success in the world of investing requires a combination of strategic decision-making, risk-taking, discernment, and embracing your unique strengths. In this episode we get into how Yvonne turned her interest…

  48. Love Signs Revealed: How I knew he was the one | Episode 53

    · 1 h 13 min · S7 E53

    There’s a wealth of advice online, and offline about how we should date intentionally with the goal of marriage, but sometimes it can feel outdated, or like we’ve turned dating into a tick box exercise. We’re taking a…

  49. New Age to Christianity: How I Found Jesus in Adulthood | Episode 52

    · 39 min · S6 E52

    Many of us are inquisitive women who are seeking to find peace and purpose in the world around us. For some of us this has led us down a path of exploring different faiths, philosophies and practises. We can sometimes…

  50. Why Money Talks Are Essential in a Successful Marriage | Episode 51

    · 54 min · S6 E51

    A lot of emphasis is placed on the topics of money and marriage, but when we combine the two we are able to magnify many existing issues, and expose how deep our core values really go. Financial expectations and…

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