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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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WHAT I WORE IN LISBON (LISBOA), PORTUGAL – LOOKBOOK [VIDEO]
My sister and I had an amazing time in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon! I have put together a little lookbook of the outfits I wore over the four days and four nights. Lisbon was amazing! We lived in the historical center of the city which meant we were able to wonder around and explore castles, […]
CELEBRATING AT PRINCE CHARLES’ 70TH BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN – AND DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME
It was an honour to be able to attend His Royal Highness, Prince of Wales, Prince Charles’ 70th birthday celebration in London a couple of weeks ago. Six months before his actual birthday. The ceremony was held in the Buckingham Palace Gardens and was for members of the different charities and organisations Prince Charles is […]
THE BATTLE BETWEEN LIVING LIFE AND WISHING IT AWAY
I feel like I’m in the middle of two seasons in my life right now. One season that is definitely not my favourite season. Which is making me strongly believe that the next season will in response be the best I’ve ever had. Whether or not that is actually realistic is not the point. I’m […]
What did Lecrae’s All Things Work Together Concert in London Teach Me?
Anyone who knows me, knows I am the BIGGEST Christian Hip Hop fan ever! I love gospel music in general but I have a special place in my heart for CHH. I’ve been a fan of Lecrae since I first heard of him back in the summer of 2012. It was actually the month after […]
WORDS TO LIVE BY – WORDS OF SELF-AFFIRMATION ARE IMPORTANT
You’ve probably heard that words are powerful so be careful what you say. I’m here to tell you, you are, or rather you become, who you tell yourself you are. As a Woman of Faith, it is so vital that I speak positive things over and into my life. I say, out loud or in […]