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 strategist Alessandra Madubunyi, founder of WE are COCO — a global consultancy helping fashion brands grow without compromising their values. Alessandra began her career at the British Fashion Council, working with emerging designers like Erdem and Christopher Kane, before launching her own consultancy that now connects hundreds of experts and retailers worldwide.

Named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Black British Business Awards and recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice, Alessandra shares what it takes to build a business that reflects both ambition and authenticity. From leaving a six-figure life abroad to starting again from scratch, her story is a masterclass in conviction, resilience and redefining success on your own terms.

What if the version of success that feels right is also the one that lasts?

Listen as our co-hosts Ruth Yimika Afolabi and Sinead Minkah sit down with Alessandra Madubunyi for Ep 87: Building a Business That Aligns With Your Values.

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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 meant to have.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with growth consultant and founder Emma Hart to explore what beginning again really looks like. From walking away from twenty years of work to finding unexpected peace in a London church, Emma shares how slowing down helped her rediscover identity, purpose and a new kind of strength.

We talk about resilience, rebuilding and how faith can become a lifeline even when you never planned to go looking for it. Emma’s story shows that starting over is not the end. It can be the beginning of clarity, confidence and a life that finally feels honest.

What if the version of you that emerges after loss is the one who was waiting to be seen all along?

Listen as our co-hosts Julia Strachan and Sinead Minkah sit down with Emma Hart for Ep 86: Beginning Again, Redefining Who You Are Without Losing What You Have Built.

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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 with fashion designer and creative director Kanyinsola Onalaja, a Nigerian creative whose bold, heritage-rooted work is redefining modern luxury. From growing up between Lagos, London and Rome to finding her voice in a competitive industry, Kanyinsola shares the courage, craft and clarity behind her rise.

We explore identity, resilience and what it looks like to create from a place of conviction rather than striving. Her story is a reminder that beautiful things can grow from unexpected seasons and that staying true to your calling matters more than following the crowd.

What if the version of you that steps into your creativity is the most grounded and confident one yet?

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Follow her brand Onalaja https://www.instagram.com/onalajaofficial/

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