Ade and Bonita are back via Zoom for a third episode but are joined by a very special guest, Joyce (aka Ms Joyce K)- a Private Chef and Content Creator. WE DISCUSS... The recent Twitter drama that saw several influencers' old and offensive tweets resurface followed soon after by many official apologies. The lady behind the foodporn How she became a private chef The increasing trend of people cooking at home How we can do better food shops Tips for finding your niche Building a platform AND MUCH ...
May 03, 2020•57 min
Ade and Bonita are back via Zoom for this week' instalment. WE CELEBRATE: A 27-year-old Black woman on £130k and why salary transparency is a topic worth discussing THAT'S MAD: China's xenophobia towards Black people and why are there so many 'BAME' people dying from Covid-19? DID YOU KNOW?: A breakdown of furlough and tips on how to navigate it if it's affected you. Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/, Website: www.adzvice.com Keep the conversation going using the hasht...
Apr 19, 2020•51 min
New format, who dis? Bonita and Ade switch things up with a new structure for the podcast: 'Let's Celebrate', 'Did You Know' and 'That's Mad'. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Let's Celebrate: The Receipts Podcast and 3 Shots of Tequila Why the UK podcasting scene is lit Did You Know: International Women's Day That's Mad: Tesco's plasters for darker skin tones controversy and more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/ Website: www.adzvice.com Keep the conversation going using the h...
Mar 08, 2020•46 min
Special guest, Elijah Lawal, author of 'The Clapback: Your Guide to Calling Out Racist Stereotypes' joins Ade and Bonita to talk about his book and the issues discussed in it. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Why this book is needed Race as a social construct ‘Positive' stereotypes How to get publishing Microaggressions White privilege & much more! Purchase 'The Clapback' here: https://amzn.to/2T70UfQ Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, twitter.com/elijah_lawal/ IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/, www.instagra...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Aziza Makamé, fashion and lifestyle blogger, social influencer and proud luxury enthusiast joins Ade and Bonita to lift the lid on the luxury industry. If that wasn't enough, we also kick things off with a telephone call with i&i FAAM CEO, Infecta. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: What makes luxury, luxury? How to get in the industry Why exclusivity is everything Our emotions towards luxury The future of luxury A UK Roc Nation brunch + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, twitter.com/azizamakame/...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Special guests Elliott Rae, founder of musicfootballfatherhood.com and Dionne London, podcaster and writer join Ade and Bonita for a conversation on being various aspects of parenthood. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Bonding with the bump Pre-baby counselling Hypno and home births Maternity and paternity leave Dealing with in-laws Impact on relationships Keeping the sex life alive Learning to be a good parent + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, https://twitter.com/mffonline_, https://twitter.com...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 35 min
New year, new podcast! Ade and Bonita share the biggest marketing and social media mistakes brands make that need to stop in 2020. The guys also re-live how they got into the industry with helpful tips along the way. Talking points include: The real meaning of a brand Cheap engagement tactics Importance of research and testing Leveraging tools outside of social media Influencer marketing Having a USP Why good service is everything + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, IG: www.instagram.com/...
Jan 12, 2020•58 min
Ade and Bonita mark the last episode of 2019 and as a result, the last episode of the decade with a recap of some of the major trends that shaped the 2010s. Talking points include: Bonita's big news Societal changes such as the #BlackLivesMattersocial movement_ Political changes like the rise of the right-wing How social media's changed how we interact Technological changes such as online dating Business changes in the 2010s + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, IG: www.instagram.com/adzvic...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Suffering from the 2019 General Election hangover, Ade and Bonita are back to set you up for success in 2020. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: The General Election reaction Echo chambers Vision boards Setting career goals Asking for pay rises and promotions A helpful guide to review your year and plan for the next one: https://yearcompass.com/ + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/ Bi-weekly Newsletter: eepurl.com/cyxapP Website: www.adzvice.com Keep the conversation go...
Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Kicking off the last month of the year, the guys are joined by Personal Finance Guru and Refined Currency Founder, Bola Sol. They unpack a highly anticipated conversation about all things money. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Online finance gurus Breadwinners Pensions Contracting Debt Drip Culture Buying property Budgeting and saving Multiple revenue streams Spending on weddings + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, twitter.com/bola_sol/ IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/, www.instagram.com/bola_sol/ ...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 41 min
The guys are back and this time joined by Brian, aka The BKH, 'The Instagram Stories Guy' to lift the lid on all things social media. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Why IG stories are important Brands behaving like humans online Understanding algorithms Is Instagram hiding your content? Instagram removing likes - what this really means How to make better social content What's the hype with Tik Tok? + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, https://twitter.com/thebkh IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/, www...
Nov 17, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Bonita's away but Ade is joined by Temi Alchemy and Venture Promoter from the #90sBabyShow. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: How they got their names What is the 90s Baby Show? Born in the nineties, raised in the noughties Starting the pod Podcasting landscape in Britain Life after Radar Building a catalogue of content Utilising video and social media Bring-ins from the black community Things they wished they knew before Flowers + much more! Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice, twitter.com/ImAdeAkins, https://t...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Bonita is back and joins a man-flu ridden Ade for a personal and honest conversation about her anxiety and how an extremely traumatic experience pushed it to a new level. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Panic attacks The 4 types of anxiety How to help others with anxiety Depression vs anxiety Therapy and self-help Bonita's traumatic experience Social media anxiety Flowers + much more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/adzvice, https://twitter.com/ImAdeAkins, https://twitter.com/BonitaRochelle IG: https://www...
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Anthony, a charted accountant, fitness enthusiast and outgoing father along with Nina, a creative, copywriter and lover of love join Ade to talk about moving abroad for work. Talking points include: Global mobility programs Canadian Life The relocation process Lond distance relationships Meeting people abroad Moving without a job Missing family + much more! _________________________ Twitter/IG: Realist_Ant, NinaDNJ, adzvice, ImAdeAkins and BonitaRochelle _________________________ Adzvice Newslet...
Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Bola Awoniyi, Co-Founder and Publisher of Black Ballad and Urenna Okonkwo, Founder of Cashmere join us to lift the lid on what it's really like being an entrepreneur. Talking points include: How they chose their audience Importance of insights and analytics Consistency Validating your ideas Securing funding Managing relationships + more! _________________________ Adzvice Newsletter - Join here: eepurl.com/cyxapP Discover more at www.adzvice.com and keep the conversation going using the hashtag #...
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 30 min
We're back with our 50th episode! To kick off season 4 we have a special 2-part episode. PART 2 OVERVIEW 00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction 02:02 - 17:24 - How adzvice started - The blog of many categories - Team changes - Looking back - The early events - How the podcast launched - Rebranding - Building a team 17:28 - 21:43 - Consistency - Trying to make money - Registering a business - Know what’s right for you 21:45 - 25:02 - Let’s Talk - Imitation is not flattering 25:05 - 27:23 - People notice 27...
Sep 08, 2019•53 min
We're back with our 50th episode! To kick off season 4 we have a special 2-part episode. PART 1 OVERVIEW 00:00 - 08:29 - Welcome back - Direction of the pod - New format - What to expect 08:30 - 10:25 - The Headlines 10:30 - 20:00 - Our highs and lows - Shout outs to some special people - Outro _________________________ Adzvice Newsletter returns next week! Join here: eepurl.com/cyxapP Discover more at www.adzvice.com and keep the conversation going using the hashtag #AdzvicePodcast. ___________...
Sep 08, 2019•20 min
INTRO: 01:11 - White-pushed’ feminism - Introductions from Pip and Temi - Tips for getting into the media/marketing industry - Deliberately avoiding other black people at work DATING IN 2019: 19:29 - Dating summed up in one sentence - Break-up stories - Online dating vs real life - Do people still approach people in real life - Women approaching men ONLINE DATING: 1hr - Stigmas in the black community - Different dating apps - Sliding in DMs - Different experiences for men and women - Online dati...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 46 min
INTRO: 00:59 - Special guest Aleah Scott, a creative, filmmaker, writer and DJ from North West London. - Reasons why a lot of black people can’t swim TIMELINE TOPIC - Love Island: 15:45 DISCUSSION 1 - GASLIGHTING: 25:43 - What is gaslighting - Gaslighting in relationships - Looking out for the signs - Gaslighting in the workplace - Tips for dealing with people that gaslight you DISCUSSION 2 - COHABITING: 1 hr - Reasons why it's more common now - Personal experiences - Should you pay rent towards...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 32 min
INTRO - 01:00 - Bonita wins an award - Bonita meets J Hus - Tips for managing your to-do list TIMELINE TOPIC - 09:10 - "If you could go back to uni..." DISCUSSION - 14:02 - Why Bonita believes in the laws of attraction - What is it? - Growth plans and being intentional - Conscious effort vs confidence - When the universe says 'no' - Why you can't be half-hearted - How to begin practising it - Crystal healing and crystal energies RECAP - 42:29 FLOWERS - 45:16 1. Lauren Nicole: https://www.instagr...
Jul 14, 2019•51 min
INTRO - 01:18 - Life updates - Love Island - Getting more active - Relationship dilemma DISCUSSION - 20:44 - Fake facts and shit advice about 9-5 vs self-employed - Pressures to more than just work - Feeling jealous of your peers and advice on coping FLOWERS - 41:45 1. Bonita's manager 2. Andrew Akinyede https://www.instagram.com/andrew_cbx/ 3. Trina 'Tri' Nicole https://www.instagram.com/itstrinanicole/ _________________________ Adzvice is changing, stay in the know by subscribing to the newsle...
Jun 30, 2019•50 min
INTRO - 01:17 - Holidays - Being involved in weddings - Why we have no TL topics Q&A - 10:00 1. Relationships - Should you be expected to build your partner in a relationship? 12:17 - Should you always compromise in relationships? 18:29 - What are the tips on navigating the data arena after leaving a long term relationship? 20:40 2. Race and Identity - Do black people hate capitalism or just hate being the victims of it? 36:45 - Does elitism in the black British community exist? 38:15 - How ...
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 19 min
INTRO + TIMELINE TOPICS 1:25 - 13 mins Updates from Ade and Bonita 13 mins - #SlayInYourLane vs BBC controversy 22 mins - Spike Lee Hates Black British People? DISCUSSION 1 - 36 mins - Ade's diversity drive DISCUSSION 2 - DAVID ELLIOTT - 42 mins - Teaching in 2019 - Being a black, male teacher + why he got into it - Knowledge gaps that school creates - Limits of the education system - Outside of teaching and life coaching FLOWERS - 1. SocialFixt - https://www.socialfixt.org/ - 2. Bonita's sister...
Jun 02, 2019•1 hr 37 min
NTRO + TIMELINE TOPICS 1:25 - 06:00 Bonita’s good news 06:15 - Jeremy Kyle Show axed / reality tv 14:57 - Bonita organised panel for MH in Black community 17:47 - 'A Dark Mind' documentary 19:22 - Relationship dilemmas DISCUSSION - 35:00 - How to know when you’re ready for a promo - Knowing your worth - Asserting yourself as a black person in the office - Being your true self at work - Stereotypes in the office - Top tips for building your career - Bringing diversity and inclusion to your 9-5 FL...
May 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min
TIMELINE TOPICS - 1:20 - 16:26 - Avengers - GoT - John Singleton - Representation in advertising 7 STEPS TO HOME OWNERSHIP - 16:26 - 1 hr 16 mins 1. Credit score 2. Spending and saving 3. Finding out borrowing potential 4. Buying options available 5. Shortlisting areas 6. Viewing properties 7. Making an offer FLOWERS - 1 hr 16 mins 1. Hannah Lee, author of 'My Hair' - https://www.instagram.com/hannahleewrites/ 2. Shahira aka Afroglory, content creator and designer - https://www.instagram.com/afr...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 22 min
What to expect: - Life updates: Bonita's nomination and how Ade is embracing his 'buffness' - Timeline topics: Nipsey Hussle Funeral, Game of Thrones and Platonic Male/Female friendships - Can men and women can be just friends? - Mixing business with friendship: pros and cons, Ade and Bonita's own experiences, blurring the lines, handling issues + more - Why we're 'Giving Flowers' to Bounce Cinema and Charlotte Williams ________________ Adzvice is changing, stay in the know by subscribing to the...
Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Discussion Points: Intro 1 mins - Nipsey Hussle tribute and reactions to his death 16 mins - Do you need to be in the hood to help the hood? 21 mins - Drill music and UK violence 27 mins - #SurvivingCardiB 33 mins - Fake feminists and double standards 36 mins - Trademarking 'Okurrr' Tips 40 mins - Tips for trademarking a UK biz 44 mins - Black-owned businesses beefing with customers 47 mins - Should you criticise a BoB online? 48 mins - Service failures and service recoveries Outro 1 hr 2 mins -...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Discussion Points: Intro topics 01:00 - Considerable age gaps when dating 05:00 - Black culture = popular culture 06:30 - Mental Health - Gender differences when talking about MH - The suicide of Mike Thalassitis from Love Island - Ade and Bonita's thoughts of Montana's interview - Checking in on your friends 21:35 - Social Media - Instagram blackout - Turning notifications off - Effect of social media on Ade and Bonita's health 35:00 - Influencer Marketing - Roles and responsibilities - Definit...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Discussion points: - Is Jussie Smollett an outrage marketing genius or a sick and twisted Hollywood B-lister? - Recent examples of offensive marketing campaigns (Gucci and Burberry) - What is Outrage Marketing? - Brands doing it right (Nike, KFC and Paddy Power) - Cancelling cancel culture - How campaigns get created and the levels of approval - Is a lack of diversity to blame for the scandalous campaigns? _____ Adzvice is changing, stay in the know by subscribing to the newsletter: eepurl.com/c...
Feb 24, 2019•58 min
Recent and older tragic events inspired this instalment of the #AdzvicePodcast. Death is arguably the only guaranteed thing that will happen to all of us, yet we don't discuss it enough. Ade and Bonita start with a short recap on recent events including the Screen Nation Awards, birthdays and latest Netflix obsessions. Not ones to shy away from uncomfortable topics, the pair quickly unpack how death has shaped them for life. Also in the pod are tips on dealing with grief, riding the rollercoaste...
Feb 03, 2019•1 hr
