The name Wande means ‘(The child) sought me out’ in the Nigerian language Yoruba. And if we link this meaning to Reach Record’s latest signed artist, Wande, you will see how prophetic it is. Since before her time at the University of Texas where she studied Journalism and Public Relations, Wande has been known on […]
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 […]
BUILD BRIDGES, BURN IDOLS – GUEST BLOGGER – CHUDE OBUAYA
Reconciliation is a sensitive subject. Depending on who you ask, you are bound to get different answers and no matter how advanced society claims to get, truth still matters. There can only be one truth and that is found in the bible. When we distort truth and create our own, that is idolatry. This is […]
YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ‘ON’!
Being a part of a generation that really celebrates your outward achievements and accolades is hard. With just a scroll of the timeline, you will see people creating and producing amazing things and it can feel like the world is moving on and leaving you behind. Well… I’m here to say, that is okay. You […]
BLACK, FEMALE AND CHRISTIAN! I’M A MINORITY CREATIVE
In case you missed it: Hi, I’m Paula and I’m Black, a woman and a Christian. Now that you have been caught up to speed, welcome. Being part of a subsection of a subsection of a subsection of society (a subsection squared, if you like!) in the creative industry is an interesting and unique experience […]
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. It had an amazing year and learnt SO much. After continually getting questions about my internship (on social media and […]
FEELING 22 (AND BLESSED!!)
Twenty-two years on earth – isn’t God good! I love having my birthday at the end of the year because it gives me an excuse to celebrate, look back at the year as well as excitedly at the coming year. This year has been an amazing year of exponential growth and progress. I saw myself […]
DO I WANT TO BE PART OF A RACIST BRITISH MEDIA INDUSTRY? RAHEEM STERLING, STORMZY AND MORE…
As a trainee journalist, when people say bad things about the media industry I feel personally attacked. I believe the media is an important part of every society. It should serve as the voice and mirror of the people, reflecting what is happening but also shouting about what should be happening. It is the belief […]
PAULA MELISSA – THE FREELANCE DIGITAL MEDIA SUPERWOMAN
A couple of weeks ago I confirmed a new freelance client. I will be providing social and digital media help, alongside some PR, photography and marketing support. It was very exciting to be hired by a business to do this because it is essentially what I do for myself and have done for other people […]
“THE IDEA OF BEING BUILT FOR PURPOSE” – TAILOR FITTED INTERVIEW
Known as The Tailor Fitted, Oli Greaves is a Men’s Fashion and Lifestyle blogger and YouTuber, with a mission to encourage young men to be confident in who they are and to be the best they can be. He said: “The name Tailor Fitted is around the idea of being built for purpose. “I believe […]
WHAT LOSING MY 284 DAY STREAK ON THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APP TAUGHT ME
When the YouVersion Bible app first added streaks and perfect weeks last year, I was a little sceptical. I may or may not have had thoughts along the lines of: “Um… why?” “This isn’t Snapchat!” “Let’s not force it now. In the world but not of it… remember?!” But I can admit when I’m wrong […]
LISBON, PORTUGAL – TRAVELLING WHILE BLACK AND FEMALE
My sister and I spent four days and four nights in Portugal’s beautiful capital city, Lisbon (Lisboa). We had the best time and I have gone on to christen this little getaway my best trip yet! Lisbon is a nice sized city so you can walk about it very comfortably but also have a lot […]
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 […]
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ‘ENJOY GOD WHEN IT IS BORING – THE EVERYDAY, THE MUNDANE
In his YouTube video ‘Enjoy God When It’s Boring’, Joseph Solomon talks about glorifying God even in the mundane, ‘everyday’ activities like going to work or school. He draws on 1 Corinthians 10:31, where Paul is telling the Christians in Corinth to make sure that everything they do, including their eating and drinking, brings glory to God. […]