Black Magic Podcast

In this episode, Annika Allen speaks with Dr Ajayi about ways in which we can improve our wellbeing and focus on self-care in order to live healthy happy lives. Dr Ajayi provides tips to help deal with stress and anxiety, boost your mood, sleep better and feel more in control. Part 2 of our Every Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing special. 

In this episode, I talk to Psychological Therapist Vanessa Boachie who set up Inside Out UK, a not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to help young people improve their mental health and wellbeing. Vanessa and Black magic Podcast host Annika Allen discuss the Every Mind Matters platform where people can get a tailored ‘Mind Plan’, giving them personalised tips to explore different things you can do every day to make a positive difference in your life so you can be happier, healthier and cope with life’s challenges. Part 1 of our Every Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing special. 

In this episode, Annika Allen speaks to wife and husband Pearl and Errol and their adopted daughter Amara. They were already parents to biological twin boys and adopted Amara a few days before her third birthday. Here they talk us through the long and detailed process of adoption and encourage prospective Black adopters to learn more.There are a disproportionate number of Black and mixed heritage children waiting for an adoptive family, and statistics reveal these children wait longest. If you can love and care for a child then #youcanadopt. Visit the website www.youcanadopt.co.uk to learn more. 

Annika Allen speaks to social worker Sherifa Adenmosun about her work in adoption and she dispels some of the myths and misconceptions around who is eligible to adopt. Social workers like Sherifa play a critical role in understanding and supporting people through the adoption process.Adoption is a beautiful and rewarding thing that you could do. Children all over the country are looking for homes. There are a disproportionate number of Black and mixed heritage children waiting for an adoptive family, and statistics reveal these children wait longest. If you can love and care for a child then #youcanadopt. Visit the website www.youcanadopt.co.uk to learn more. 

In this episode, Annika Allen talks to Bernicia Boateng, beauty and makeup influencer, Channel 4's Highlife reality TV star and entrepreneur who owns a studio in east London and has applied make-up to many of the world's top celebrities. Bernicia reveals her beauty tips and tricks and how she has managed to pivot with her business during the lockdown. The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. This podcast will motivate, educate and inspire you to celebrate your own magic. You can follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast 

 Getting an investor for your business isn’t always easy. In this episode, Annika Allen talks to Yvonne Bajela, a founder and principal at venture capital firm Impact X. She focuses on investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs across Europe and she gives those much-needed tips on how to make that money move. The Black Magic Podcast features inspiring interviews with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. This podcast will motivate, educate and inspire you to celebrate your own magic. You can follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast