The Magnify Conversations

We are constantly being bombarded with ideals and suggestions of how we as women should live and act. This seeps into all areas of people's lives relating to work, family and wider society. It can be perplexing to know how to slash stereotypes and build confidence, especially when we’re exploring whether being a nonconformist comes from a healthy place of wanting to fulfill our potential, or if it comes from a place of wanting to prove others wrong. A desire to do more and not follow one traditional path can teach us a lot about our confidence, agility and spiritual tenacity.What should a woman, career woman and woman of faith look like and how do we successfully embrace our multifaceted talents and interests? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Veena Babu in the Magnify Studio for Ep 41 ‘Limitless Women Defy Labels: Why Should I Stay in One Lane?’.—STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUEST ON INSTAGRAMVeena Babu https://www.instagram.com/doctor.veena/—STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFY Visit our website https://www.magnifycollective.comWatch our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MagnifycollectiveFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magnifycollective/—SUPPORT OUR VISIONDonate to Magnify https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/magnify—MUSICThe music intro on our podcast is from Music BedHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information 

Exploring and searching for truth and meaning in a world that is constantly embracing different beliefs and spirituality can be tricky. It can feel misguided or taboo when we’ve grown up in a religion or culture that doesn’t encourage curiosity. For many of us, our defining beliefs aren’t just a philosophy or guide to how we live, but a massive part of our identity. We can be shamed for rejecting our roots when we steer away from what we were raised with and that can have painful results. Converting can result in being disowned and experiencing fractured family relationships.How can we find peace and contentment in the midst of losing closeness with our loved ones, because they don’t agree with our faith walk? Watch as our host Rachel Calland is joined by Fadila Hale and Sahar Twesigye in the Magnify Studio for Ep 40 ‘Leaving Islam, Finding Jesus’. --STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow our guest on Instagram: Fadila Hale @whoisfadilaSahar Twesigye @sahartwesigye--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

We all want to put our best foot forward and have the image of being put together and being in our element in our professional and personal lives, but we can often fall into the trap of comparison. We can default to putting on the strong woman persona, because somewhere along the way we have made vulnerability and needing help to be synonymous with weakness. We wanted to discuss where these ideas stem from and why we can sometimes find it difficult to value ourselves when we don’t feel like we’re keeping up appearances.How can we celebrate our wins while also leaving space for the not so sweet moments? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Adjoa Odetayo and Diane Tuffuoh in the Magnify Studio for Ep 39 ‘Keeping Up Appearances’.TW Miscarriage and baby loss.--STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow our guest on Instagram: Adjoa Odetayo @adjoaaaDiane Tuffuoh @beingdiane--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

The experiences and relationships we observe and encounter from childhood and adolescence have the ability to impact how we view future relationships. We can easily solidify our view of marriage, friendship and community based on a negative projection of our earliest representations. We can develop thick skin to protect ourselves from more hurt, but need to recognise that a defensive and overly critical attitude can block our blessings when healthy love and care comes our way.How can we work through our trust issues to ensure that our platonic and romantic relationships thrive? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah and are joined by Mary Olushanu in the Magnify Studio for Ep 38 Renewing Our Relationship Perspective. --STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTFollow our guest on Instagram: Mary Olushanu @lifewithmaryo--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

TW Mention of suicide attempt.Mother-daughter relationships are often filled with moments of great friction and great joy. We’re all trying to figure out how to nurture our familial relationships with love and respect, but it only happens through being emotionally, mentally and spiritually mature. Generational patterns and learnt behaviour can slow the pace of strengthening our bonds, but being open and receptive to feedback, while letting go of the fear of conflict allows us to step foot onto the right path.How can we create space to grow the healthiest relationships we can, and not weaponise confrontation or respect? Watch as our host Rachel Calland is joined by our co-host Sinead Minkah and her mother Dr Jayne Banful in the Magnify Studio for Ep 37 Navigating the Complexities of Mother & Daughter Relationships. --STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTSinead Minkah @thepreachersdaughtersmJayne Banful @drjaynebanful--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

Being career driven has its perks and building on our gifts and expertise is something to be proud of. However, a good thing like ambition can turn toxic if we end up neglecting our other responsibilities, or becoming too consumed in our work that it ends up compromising our values. It can be difficult to know what sort of women we want to be, and what roles we want to take on, specifically when we want to nurture and grow our careers and our families. Luckily, it is possible to live a life where we create time to have the drive to do both.How can we let go of the negative stigma surrounding female ambition and celebrate our professional and personal wins with a balanced approach? Watch as our host Rachel Calland is joined by guests Seun Toye-Kayode and Sonia Soopen in the Magnify Studio for Ep 36 Why Do Ambitious Women Get a Bad Rep?:--STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTSeun Toye-Kayode @seuntoyekaySonia Soopen @drsoniasoopen--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

Most of us don’t plan our lives with redundancy or unemployment as part of our 5-year plan, but it’s something that many of us have faced or will face. It can be confusing trying to navigate an ever changing job market and wondering if we should find a new 9 - 5 or embrace entrepreneurship and self-employment. We can experience a lot of shame and lose confidence embarking on the journey of trying something new but, it’s peaceful knowing that a few blips in the career road don’t erase us from the path of success and embracing our passions.How can we not lose faith and drive when we’re facing redundancy or unemployment, and how can we be blue sky thinkers when thinking about our next career move? Watch as our host Rachel Calland is joined by guests Lizzie Bielicki and Jenny Dodd in the Magnify Studio for Ep 35 Levelling Up After Losing a Job.--STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTSLizzie Bielicki @lizziebcreativeJenny Dodd @kankufloristry--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

Addiction is covered in a lot of shame and stigma yet we all know someone who has previously battled with, or is currently battling with one. Some substance dependencies are obvious and others are shrouded in secrecy. People from all different backgrounds suffer from the mental and physical toll it takes on them and their inner circle. Society can be quick to villainize people with addictions, without considering what led them there in the first place, making it increasingly harder to choose sobriety in a world obsessed with excess.How can we support a loved one who needs to recognise and recover from a substance abuse problem, and how can we do this with grace, sensitivity and care? Watch as our host duo Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by guest Jo Golding in the Magnify Studio for Ep 34 The Reality of Living With, Recovering and Healing Addiction.--STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTJo Golding: @jogoldi89--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed

It’s easy to have a negative and short-lived view of marriage when we reflect on the statistics of around half of marriages failing in modern society. There are undoubtedly toxic and abusive situations that are unsalvageable, but we wanted to explore the ways in which we sometimes self-sabotage and how our perfect picture of marriage doesn’t leave space for the growth that arises with challenges after the wedding. It’s important to remember to hold onto why we chose marriage and also reflect on the core tenants that bring two people together.How can we mold a partnership and atmosphere where we stick with marriage when it's easier to quit? Watch as our host duo Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by guest Abiké Abu in the Magnify Studio for Ep 33 Where Are We Going Wrong with Modern Marriage?--STAY UP TO DATE WITH OUR GUESTAbiké Abu: @bixiebeau--STAY UP TO DATE WITH MAGNIFYFor more aspirational content, subscribe to Magnify emails here: https://www.magnifycollective.com/join-our-community--SUPPORT OUR VISIONhttps://www.magnifycollective.com/donate--MUSICThe music intro in our videos is from Music Bed