Trusting The Process

For the Season Finale of Trusting The Process, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down to talk with my own aunty, Caroline Harper-Jantuah. With three decades of experience working in corporate and not for profit sectors across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia, Caroline is an award-winning facilitator and Executive Coach. Past and present clients include the likes of the United Nations, the World Health Organization and Ernst & Young to name a few.  At 70 but with the busting social life that would put many thirty-somethings to shame, Caroline is evidence that we live from choice. From her 16 years as co-founder of diversity and inclusion consultancy "The Diversity Practice" to moving to Geneva where she pursued a forgotten dream working for the United Nations, Caroline has chosen to navigate her journey with intention.    Through her story we learn the power of pursuing your curiosity and the gift of changing your mind. We are left with the reminder that a dream deferred can still become a dre

For the one that feels in the middle. Maybe you're not quite where you once were and yet not where you hope to be. Especially as you reflect on the year that's gone, this may be you. In this episode I present 4 ways to honour the season. As you learn to navigate this transition, may this serve as an encouragement to soak up all the value in the in-between, right where you are. Wishing you a 2025 that exceeds your expectations.  Thank you so much for being here. See you back here on Sunday 5th January 2025.   Follow Trusting The Process: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trustingtheprocesspod     Follow Debra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrachosen  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debra_chosen      Subscribe to Trusting The Process Mailing List: https://ttpnewsletter.myflodesk.com/join      Get in touch for business or partnership inquiries Email: info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk 

As one year winds down and another begins, it's easy for us to become disheartened. Maybe you didn't achieve what you hoped, maybe things didn't go as you expected. But I want to encourage you do not downsize your dreams to to fit your current circumstances, because they will not last forever.  Whether you need to starting something new or go again in 2025, I hope this episode challenges you to take the limits off your expectations, transform your perspective and dream bigger.    Follow Trusting The Process: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trustingtheprocesspod     Follow Debra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrachosen  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debra_chosen      Subscribe to Trusting The Process Mailing List: https://ttpnewsletter.myflodesk.com/join      Get in touch for business or partnership inquiries Email: info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk 

Navigating the hustle and bustle of the Entertainment industry is not for the faint-hearted. It requires a strong sense of self and a connection to purpose: two things PR & Marketing Girl to the stars Ashlyn Walker possesses. Ashlyn is the founder of GGCI, an entertainment and live events agency. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she has successfully carved out a reputation as a professional who can be trusted to work with high profile celebrities all over the US. With an impressive track record, her roles include some of entertainment's biggest names such as TMZ, BET & Versus to name a few.  Despite tragically experiencing the death of her father before she was born, Ashlyn found purpose in the midst of her pain. In this episode we learn the power of big dreams, the side of celebrities we rarely see and what it takes to be a light in Hollywood.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id137723

We all know the saying "comparison is the thief of joy", but it doesn't just steal our joy. Comparison also robs us of our focus which takes us off our path and further away from the life that God has already prepared for us.  As someone that has known the crippling impacts of comparison all too well, this year I have taken intentional steps to overcome the trap. And in this episode I will be sharing with you how.  We'll also unpack where comparison may come from for you and the need to be deeply curious about your own life.    Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699      Watch Trusting The Process on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trustingtheprocessofficial      Follow Trusting The Process on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trustingtheprocesspod      Follow Debra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrachosen  Tik Tok: https

Introducing a new content format to the podcast, "Notes On". Notes On is a segment of bitesize episodes curated to give you some food for thought on the go. Think of this like me thinking out loud to help you live out loud.  The first in this segment is all about Transformation. Our relationship with outgrowing things people and places, the necessity of change and a few words from notable voices on transformation. I hope it blesses you and I'd love to know what you think. If you're listening on Spotify, be sure to drop a comment and give the podcast a review on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwDGYfifeEBEbcJyTHUObA    Follow Trusting The Process: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trustingtheprocesspod     Follow Debra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrachos

Have you ever asked yourself whether you are truly happy? When Ebun Ali decided to take radical responsibility for how her life felt, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities.       Ebun Ali, also known as "The Heartstylist," is a confidence coach, curator, and connector with a passion for empowering individuals. Through honest reflection, in the past year alone Ebun has transformed her health, shifted her approach to entrepreneurship and supercharged her confidence - gaining the attention of thousands online as she documents the journey.       But as we learn in this episode, though the outward results of doing the work are beautiful, the inner work is the real flex. Ebun shares the power of paying attention to your thoughts and being curious about you. Her holistic glow up journey is proof that if you don't like how your life feels, you can take back control, but it starts in the mind. We also discuss why it's important for black women to romanticise their lives, and how having multiple streams of ac

Have you ever questioned how your money mindset affects your approach to business and asking for your worth?       In this educational episode we are joined by personal branding strategist, Maya Elious. Maya teaches entrepreneurs how to master their message, package their expertise, and build a profitable online brand. From building $35 websites to building a multi million dollar coaching company, she is proof of what happens when you give God something to work with.     In this conversation Maya shares what she wants women to know about money and wealth building to help you level up both mentally and financially. So, prepare to ditch the limiting mindset that's keeping you stuck, and get unapologetic about your worth and your gifts.      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699     Follow Trusting The Process: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com

What do you do when you realise that standing in the gap between you and where you want to be, is you? That was the harsh realisation I came to earlier this year, as I accepted that there were a plethora of ways that I had been getting in my own way.  In this intimate solo episode I share how this experience led me down a road of honest confrontation. Join me as I unpack some key ways we get in our own way, why and most importantly how you can begin to give yourself the best opportunity to succeed.   Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699      Watch Trusting The Process on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trustingtheprocessofficial      Follow Trusting The Process on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trustingtheprocesspod      Follow Debra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrachosen  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@debra_chos

How do you forge your own path when there is no blueprint? Today's guest knows that feeling all too well.   In this episode, I sit down with Shakaila Forbes-Bell - Fashion Psychologist, consultant, TV commentator and founder of the platform Fashion Is Psychology. As the first black person in the world to earn a postgraduate degree in the emerging field of Fashion Psychology, Shakaila is no stranger to firsts.   In our conversation Shakaila shares how from a young age she'd always had this belief that she was destined for something great. It's that same belief (and her support system) that empowered her to make the jump from 9-5 to entrepreneur as she's shaped a successful career in Fashion Psychology, without the reference points we so often crave.   Whatever the dream on the inside of you, this episode is a masterclass on betting on yourself.     Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699      Watch

For the season Premiere, Debra sits down with her husband, Demi Harper for an honest conversation on the power of partnership in marriage and business. Demi is a brand designer, creative educator and founder of Black Design Circle a community for black graphic designers. Together, Debra and Demi run branding agency, Bravery Studio amongst other business ventures.     In this episode Debra and Demi explore the power of partnership in marriage, especially as a Christian creative couple and give insight into what working together looks like. They also discuss the process it took to re-birth the podcast, including navigating trauma, wrestling with God and finding your faith again.     Sincere apologies for the audio defects in this episode. Unfortunately, this was beyond our control post production.      Listen to Trusting The Process Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/show/5XMKwhCWR7UfXFwX1D4Ewu  Apple Podcasts: www.podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trusting-the-process/id1377232699    Watch Trusting The Process on YouTu

We're back and better than ever before. Whether this is your first time or you're a returning listener, welcome to Trusting The Process - the show that's here to help your journey well. A brand new look, new visuals on YouTube, and a renewed sense of purpose. As always, expect conversations with black women doing big things, as we unpack the journey to becoming and share life lessons along the way; inspiring you to chase your dreams and trust your process.    Let's get started shall we?   Season 3 launching 30th October on all platforms.   Follow Trusting The Process everywhere: https://trustingtheprocess.komi.io/  Connect with our host, Debra Chosen: https://debrachosen.komi.io/  Subscribe to Trusting The Process Letters: https://bit.ly/joinTTP   

Do you dream of a life that seems out of reach? Have you ever longed to make a jump - be it a career change, starting your own business, or even moving abroad? This episode is for you. I sat down to talk with Ronke Emielu, Digital Director and co-founder of The Jump School - an online platform that's helping others leave their comfort zone and dive into new waters.  With an impressive career journey, spanning from London, to Nigeria, Los Angeles and today Dubai, Ronke is no stranger to making the necessary moves to create a life that she loves.  In this episode we delve deeper into her journey as we question what has contributed to her drive, what happens when a jump doesn't work out, and finally, the reward of leaving your comfort zone.   Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Sign up to my bi-

After a year like 2020, the word "alignment" took on a whole new meaning for me. There were many moments when it was tempting to go after the shiny thing, instead of staying true to my own path. Whether the distractions come in the form of social media, comparison or even fear – I believe that we can all do the inner work it takes to get aligned. In this episode I share 3 ways to find clarity, master focus and ultimately be aligned for your journey.  Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Sign up to my bi-weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter.

Have you ever felt like you're in a season where you would much rather hit "fast forward" and get to the good bit? Maybe comparison is looming, and discontentment building. We've all been there at some point. For some of us, this was 2020. Itching to be somewhere else, doing something else, maybe even with someone else.  In this conversation, I speak with Elite Performance Coach, Mayfair Clements about why honouring the season you're in truly matters and most importantly, how we can begin to do that work.  We also talk all things marriage, self-love and find out more about she got to where she is today.  Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter   Follow Mayfair: instagram.com/mayfairclements mayfairclements.com  Couple's channel (Mayfair

I think it's fair to say that 2020 really was the year that shook things up for all us. In one way or another, life as we knew it was flipped upside down. In this episode, I share intimately some of the most life-changing and significant events in my personal life that shaped my own year. Plus the lessons I learned now looking back.   Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to share with a friend and leave a rating! Sign up to my bi-weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPletters

Welcome (maybe, not for the first time!) to Trusting The Process. The podcast that celebrates black women doing big things by unpacking the journey and sharing life lessons along the way.  After an unexpected but necessary hiatus, we are back with a new look and the same great conversations that empower you with the tools you need for the journey. From interviews to intimate chats, in Season 2 we will be diving even deeper into the behind the scenes we don't always share. Expect openness, authenticity and as always - lots of inspiration.  It's going to be a journey. So let's get started?  Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/debrachosen) and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod (instagram.com/trustingtheprocesspod). And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Sign up to the weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPletters

In this episode, I share seven lessons that I am learning from this lockdown season. I'm talking everything from the importance of self care to unhealthy habits that some of us may have been forced to hold to the light and examine. I think we can all agree that this time has afforded us the opportunity to be introspective like never before. Whether you are noticing new things about yourself or having past lessons affirmed, I believe there is always value in paying attention to how we respond to difficult seasons. These are just a few of the things I have observed about myself and others at this time. I pray more than anything that this encourages you or inspires some helpful thoughts in your day-to-day. At the most basic level, I hope it gives you some insight into how I am dealing with this time. I am sending my thoughts, love and prayers to all of us as we navigate these unprecedented times together. I don't know much as this is all new but one thing I do know, is that this too will pass. Until then, stay

There are some people who you connect with online and immediately you know you'll get on like a house on fire. For me, Bukiie is that girl! With her introspective nature and faith-filled outlook on life, there is so much to glean from her words. This conversation is nothing short of gems upon gems, so get your pens ready! Nigerian-borne and bred, and now London-residing Bukiie Smart is everything her name suggests. By profession, Bukiie is a Chartered Accountant, and a financial whizz. When she’s not bossing the corporate world, you can find her speaking, teaching and writing. Whether that be “helping millennials make better money decisions and maximise their earnings” or sharing lessons learnt from the seasons of her faith. Bukiie is the creator and host of the Save, Spend, Invest podcast, and it is a pleasure to have her with us to talk all things finance, faith and finding your feet in this world. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen (instagram.com/d

There's a saying that says "if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. The same is true of levelling up. Whilst doing the work begins with you, it does not end there. People are essential when moving one from one level to the next level. The right relationships can dramatically shift your story and so in this episode we delve deeper into the 4 key relationships YOU need when ascending to the next level. Let me know if there are any other relationship roles that come to mind? I'd love to hear who has played a key role in your level up. Be sure to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts across all platforms @debrachosen and on Instagram @trustingtheprocesspod. And don't forget to spread the word and leave a rating! Questions, sponsorships and collaborations? Send me an email at info@trustingtheprocess.co.uk Sign up to my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/TTPnewsletter