Joshua Michael-Ihunde is an aspiring lawyer with a passion for faith, business, media, and fashion. As dedicated member of his church’s Bible study team, he finds purpose in exploring the Word and having faith-filled conversations. Joshua is also a strong advocate for diversity in education, having spoken at several events on excelling as a Black student. Beyond law and advocacy, he expresses his creativity through fashion, seeing it as a powerful tool for storytelling and confidence. Through faith, education, and style, he is committed to inspiring others to embrace their identity and make a lasting impact.

In this final episode, Josh opens up about being introverted, having a hard time connecting with people, and how it affected his friendships and romantic relationships. Now engaged, he reflects on the growth and lessons that brought everything full circle.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:26 - Josh's childhood: being an introvert and struggling to connect with people

4:26 - Navigating friendships as an adult

6:29 - Struggles in romantic relationships

9:50 - How should a woman respond to these struggles?13:49 - The tuning point

16:46 - Life now: engaged and growing in friendships

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IG: @joshhmichaels

Dekunle Adekunbi is an economist and the founder of Life Mastery, a platform dedicated to promoting wholesome living and personal development. In addition to his work in economics, Dekunle is also deeply involved in Co-Mission, an initiative focused on apologetics, discipleship, evangelism, and territorial transformation. Through his work, Dekunle strives to inspire individuals to lead purposeful lives that positively impact their communities and the world.

In this episode, Dekunle shares his journey of confronting shame as a Nigerian man in the UK and the transformative power of vulnerability, communal support, and self-accountability.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:13 - Personal Experience

8:43 - Opening up about shame and vulnerability

10:18 - Shame's impact on us and our relationships

12:04 - Difference between shame and guilt

13:03 - How to manage and overcome shame

15:50 - How do men experience shame?

18:21 - It's a communal effort

20:53 - Self-accountability

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https://linktr.ee/racheljunaid

IG: @dekunle_adekunbi @co_missioned @lifemasteryinc

Substack: https://adekunleadekunbi.substack.com/

Emmanuel Kupoluyi is a fashion designer and founder of Fearless Atelier, a brand that combines storytelling with fashion. Inspired by his love for art and faith in God, Emmanuel creates clothing that speaks to courage, healing, and personal growth. Through Fearless, he hopes to impact lives by turning life experiences into wearable stories.

In this episode, Emmanuel unmasks old wounds and shares the story behind Fearless Atelier!

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Outfit check

2:43 - His relationship with himself

5:00 -"I just wanted to be loved"

10:44 - Where do I fit in???

15:36 - Emmanuel's Fears

16:47 - The Story of Fearless Atelier

22:20 - Childhood influences and umasking old wounds

33:22 - Emmanuel's passion

37:05 - Advice for women

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IG: @tobii.9 @fearless.atelier

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FEARLESS-ATELIER

Rapidly rising as part of the MOBO Unsung Class of 2023, gospel artist Shack Santima is forging a reputation as a standout lyricist. Drawing inspiration from his love for Jesus, bible reading, and personal experiences.

Shack opens up about navigating mental health challenges and the heart behind his music in this episode.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:59 - Racism and bullying in Cardiff

5:48 - Early writing journey and musical influences

11:47 - Song "Insomnia" and supressing emotions

19:04 - Your environment matters

21:26 - "Why me God?!!"

22:33 - African households and mental health

24:11 - Effects of music

25:33 - "I'll stab you"

27:27 - Transition from drill to gospel music

29:33 - Shack Santima's "WHY"

30:53 - His fiancée

32:25 - Advice for someone struggling with their mental health

Mentions from the episode:

Raw Journal newsletter - https://rawjournal.substack.com/

Overcoming Depression story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10k5HZtRo9s&t=0s

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https://linktr.ee/mechacsantima

https://linktr.ee/fromblackmen

https://linktr.ee/racheljunaid

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