If there were a pageant for Burnout, Subira Jones, aka The Corporate Hippie, would have been crowned queen for four consecutive years!

Annika Alen talks to Subira, the certified lifestyle coach and corporate burnout prevention consultant, who is on a mission to support people to live free of burnout. Part 3 of our Every Mind Matters mental health and wellbeing special. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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 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 

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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. 

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 

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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. 

Hosted by entrepreneur and content creator Annika Allen and produced by audio production specialists Unedited, the series was voted Podcast of the Year at Precious Lifestyle Awards 2018. 

Follow the Black Magic Podcast on Instagram @blackmagicpodcast

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On this episode, Annika Allen is joined by internationally sought after award winning hairstylist Dionne Smith.

Despite possessing a natural talent, Dionne never considered turning hairdressing into a career. Now she has a long list of accolades and is the hairstylist for celebrities like Regina King and Venus Williams.

Annika and Dionne talk about all things hair, from her favorite products and styling tips to when she got her big break.

Whether you are a hairstylist, slon owner or an individual that rocks natural or relaxed hair, box braids, cornrows, wigs or weaves, regardless of your hairstyle, texture or length something in this episode will motivate and inspire you.

Produced by Sadia Akhtar

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