This post is the encouragement I wish I was given four years ago when I was picking up my A Level results and finding out whether or not I got into my chosen university to study my chosen course.
HOW I TURNED MY SIDE HUSTLE INTO A ‘LEGIT’ BUSINESS – BOLU BELLO – GUEST BLOGGER
A lot of us have side hustles; from students to professors, from creatives to corporates. It’s because life is getting more expensive, so we need more streams of income.
HOW THE ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY (RTS) IS TRYING TO DIVERSIFY THE UK MEDIA INDUSTRY
It has always been my intention to pull people up with me while I rise. What I mean by this is, whenever I learn something, I try to pass on that knowledge.
HOW TO: BREAK INTO BROADCAST JOURNALISM – HANNAH AJALA – BBC AFRICA JOURNALIST
Becoming a successful broadcast journalist can be difficult if you do not know how to navigate the industry. BBC Africa broadcast journalist and producer, Hannah Ajala, 25, based in London, reveals how to start your dynamic career working in TV and Radio strong.
BEING DIAGNOSED WITH DYSLEXIA AS AN ADULT
I was recently commissioned to write a short version of my dyslexia story for Metro.co.uk and that can be read here. After doing well in school, Paula Ugochukwu, 21 from London, was part way through a Journalism degree at a Russell Group university when she was diagnosed with a learning disability. At the ripe old […]
PAULA’S 12-MONTH INTERNSHIP AT THE BODY SHOP INTERNATIONAL
Last summer I completed a 12-month industrial placement at The Body Shop International’s Global Head Office in Croydon, London. I was the International Digital Recruitment intern working as part of the International Human Resources team.
MY RTS BURSARY DIARY: WHY AM I THE ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY’S BIGGEST CHEERLEADER?
Originally written for the Royal Television Society and posted here When I learnt of the Royal Television Society (RTS) bursaries in 2015, I knew I had to apply. Any organisation actively committed to the diversification and inclusion of underrepresented groups within the British media will always hold a place in my heart. Plus, being […]
THE DOS AND DON’TS OF CVS AND COVER LETTERS
After working in recruitment and screening hundreds of CVs, cover letters and portfolios at work, I have picked up a few best practices for CVs that I thought I’d share with you all. Make sure to share too! The Dos and Don’ts of CVs and Cover Letters! DO use headings and sub-headings to make your […]
#4 HANNAH AJALA- BBC JOURNALIST- “I WAS OBSESSED WITH FILM-MAKING AND STORY-TELLING!”
Interviewed, filmed and edited by Paula Melissa Interview date: 29/01/2018 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is one of the world’s largest media organisations. A national treasure! It was absolutely amazing interviewing BBC World Service journalist, Hannah Ajala as she talks about her creative journey. Here is our two part interview where she discusses her start […]
#3 RONKE LAWAL FEATURE: HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS WHEN IT’S HARD!!!
Interviewed by Paula Melissa Interview date 26/01/2018 Pictures by Nuraan Ackers East London’s very own, PR and Communications professional Ronke Lawal is no stranger to the power of Public Relations, social media marketing and brand management for businesses. After founding her own PR agency, Ariatu Public Relations nearly 14 years ago, Ronke has gone on […]
#2 HOW TO BE A CREATIVE!! ALL THE LINKS YOU WILL EVER NEED!! – #CareersForCreatives
Want a creative career* in Marketing, Journalism, Music or Technology but you don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place! When I first decided I wanted to be a creative, I did not know where to start! There weren’t many people doing what I was doing. It wasn’t like today where Twitter […]
HOW TO: CREATE AND SUSTAIN YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA BRAND
Two of my friends asked me for some advice about starting online projects. It made me realise that over the years I have gathered some tips and tricks and I am the type of person to share my knowledge, no matter how limited. Firstly, I’m going to blow my trumpet a little and tell you […]
KEEP SENDING THOSE EMAILS! – HOW TO NETWORK IN THIS DIGITAL AGE (TIPS & TRICKS)
Keep pushing the boundaries, keep working hard and keep knocking on the door. As a journalism student, who is constantly being told that our industry is ‘saturated’ and that you have to be the very best to get a job, you can be pushed either of two ways.
LOOK MUM! I’M ON BBC NEWS! + VLOG
The title was basically my reaction when I found out two nights before going on BBC News. I literally called my mum and hyperventilated down the phone to her. Basically, I was very excited.