Every Mind Matters Special

If there were a pageant for Burnout,&nbsp;Subira&nbsp;Jones, aka The Corporate Hippie, would have been crowned queen for four consecutive years!&nbsp;Annika Alen talks to Subira, the certified lifestyle coach and corporate burnout prevention consultant,&nbsp;who&nbsp;is on a mission to support people to live free of burnout.&nbsp;Part 3 of our Every Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing special.&nbsp;

Subira Jones: Dealing with burnout

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

Dr Ajayi: Your wellbeing matters 

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

Vanessa Boachie: Overcoming Anxiety

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.&nbsp;

The Jarret Family: The best thing we’ve ever done

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.&nbsp;

Sherifa Adenmosun answers myths about adoption

The beauty influencer in high demand 

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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; You can follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast&nbsp;

Bernicia Boateng: Highlife of Beauty

&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; You can follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast&nbsp;

Yvonne Bajela: How to bag a business investor

Singer and songwriter Terri Walker has been in the music industry for over 20 years. In this episode, Terri opens up to Annika Allen revealing the incredible highs and lows of being a full-time artist and the job she has taken on to pay her bills.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; You can follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast&nbsp;

Terri Walker: Colleagues didn’t know I'm a singer

Judi's more than just funny.

Being funny isn't just her job, its literally in the DNA of comedian and ITV1 Loose Women star Judi Love. She has been keeping us entertained during lockdown with her Instagram series Quarantine Date Nights and in this episode talks openly about her journey, motherhood and dealing with grief. 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.&nbsp; Hosted by entrepreneur and content creator Annika Allen and produced by audio production specialists <a href="www.weareunedited.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unedited</a>, the series was voted Podcast of the Year at Precious Lifestyle Awards 2018.&nbsp; Follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram <a href="www.instagram.com/blackmagicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@blackmagicpodcast</a>

Judi Love: More than just funny

Women who are turning challenges into inspiration. That's the magic!

Hosted by media maven Annika Allen, the podcast features conversations with brilliant and resilient British Black women - about their life journeys and paths to success. Voted Podcast of the Year at Precious Lifestyle Awards 2018.