The Hungry Creative Podcast
The Hungry Creative Podcast is for the curious mind, featuring human conversations on design, creativity, and personal growth. Hosted by Mofiyin Jibowo, it targets designers, marketing professionals, content creators, and entrepreneurs. Each episode offers inspiring, unfiltered discussions on design and branding, creative entrepreneurship, and the real challenges of the creative industry. Listeners gain actionable insights and a renewed spark to pursue their passions.
Episodes
Why Every Creative Needs a Side Quest - Agency Founder | S4 Ep 10
After spending nearly two decades in restaurant hospitality, Lana Rogers was used to high-energy environments, late nights, and the art of bringing people together.Today, Lana is the founder of Gentle Lion Communications, a boutique agency driven by human connection, fierce advocacy, and value alignment. She's a community connector known for hosting intentional, curated gatherings like Champagne F
Netflix Producer on How to Build a High-Income Creative Career | Toyosi Anifowose | S4 E9
After years of managing national, continental, and international commercial campaigns for major brands in Nigeria, Toyosi Anifowose was hitting her stride as an elite producer. But despite having the full backing of a top advertising agency and built-in career security, she knew she was destined to build something of her own.Within weeks, she registered her own production company, walked away from
I Moved To Canada For Love & Had To Rebuild My Creative Career From Zero | Edward Campbell | S4 E8
In 2014, Edward Campbell made the life-altering decision to move from Panama to Calgary for love. Stepping into a completely new world, he faced the harsh realities of Canadian winters, complex immigration paperwork, and legal restrictions that temporarily prevented him from working full-time in his field. Facing these limits, he walked through -40 weather just to find community at local dance pra
Stephanie Kochorek: Why I Left My Dream Hollywood Career Because Of A Billboard | S4 E7
What does it actually take to build a multi-award-winning creative agency without losing your creative soul or succumbing to systemic industry burnout? In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down for an incredibly raw, unfiltered conversation with Stephanie Kochorek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Daughter Creative.Stephanie breaks industry conventions by navigating her entire executive
STOP Lowballing Yourself: The Real Business of Filmmaking & Art | Tim Meduna | S4 E6
What drives a man to pour absolutely everything into his craft? For Calgary-based cinematographer, photographer, and multi-disciplinary artist Tim Meduna, the journey into digital media wasn't just a creative hobby, it was a calculated lifeline.Arriving in Canada from Nigeria on the exact day of his mother's burial, Tim used the inheritance money she left behind to purchase his very first camera.
How to Stop Dreaming and Start Shipping Your Ideas | Tolu Omoyeni | S4 E5
In this episode, we sit down with multimedia journalist and storyteller Tolu Omoyeni to discuss the messy reality of the creative process. Tolu describes herself as a "writer's writer," an upcoming artist, and a "quitter”, a label she identifies with because of the many personal projects she starts but struggles to finish.She pulls back the curtain on the unhinged decision to quit a job paying tri
How to Build a Scalable Agency (20 Years of Insights) | S4 E4
What happens after you achieve the ultimate agency dream? In this episode, we sit down with brand and creative strategist Wilson Wong to discuss his 20-year journey from co-founding Squeeze Creative to successfully exiting Everbrave. Wilson pulls back the curtain on how to build a creative business that is valuable enough to be acquired, and why he eventually chose to walk away to prioritize famil
The 10 Month Job Hunt - How a Creative Obsession Saved My Career | S4 E3
The 10-Month Job Hunt: How a Creative Obsession Saved My Career | S4 Ep 3What happens when the portfolio is ready, but the phone stops ringing? In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, I’m joined by my co-producers and long-time collaborators, Abiodun Ageh and Scotty Adegbola, to discuss the grit, rigors, and pure obsession required to survive the creative industry.Abiodun opens up about a
What It Really Takes to Build a Powerful Brand | S4 E2
What It Really Takes to Build a Powerful Brand (feat. Nonso Nnamdi)"Marketing is the voice that speaks for you when there is nobody in the room to actually speak for you".In this episode, we sit down with Nonso Nnamdi, a brand strategist who has navigated the marketing landscapes of both Nigeria and Canada. We tackle the tough questions: Can you scale by doing things that don't scale? Is AI a thre
Stop Overthinking, Just Start Creating | Adrian Rivas | S4 E1
What does it really take to build a creative career from scratch in a new country?Adrian Rivas is a filmmaker and content creator based in Canada whose work focuses on cinematic travel storytelling and aesthetic-driven visuals. Originally from El Salvador, Adrian moved to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic and began building his creative career while studying mechanical engineering.Through social
Do THIS To Stay Consistent | S3 E10
In our final episode of Season 3, Mo’ shares insights on creativity, embracing restlessness, and building a fulfilling creative life. He discusses the importance of curiosity, diverse skills, and community support for sustained growth.Key topics- Restlessness as a driver of creativity- The importance of diverse skills and continuous learning- Building in public for accountability- Overcoming fear
Interior Design vs Decoration: The Craft, The Chaos & The Business | Hope Allison | S3 E9
What really separates interior design from decoration?What goes on behind beautifully curated spaces, beyond Pinterest boards and aesthetics?In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Hope Allison, founder of Maison Consulting, to explore the true craft of interior design, from architecture school to building a design practice rooted in intention, structure, and excellence.
Why African Creatives Struggle to Be Taken Seriously | The Huddle Roundtable | S3 E8
In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we host our first-ever roundtable conversation with David James-Udoh and Samuel Iweibo, founders of The Huddle.Together, we unpack some of the most pressing challenges in the African creative industry today.From the underrepresentation of creatives, to the lack of trust from global brands, to why designers are often undervalued and underpaid, this co
The Truth About Nigerian Housing Nobody Wants to Admit | Snag Inspector | S3 E7
In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Snag Inspector, a faceless but deeply respected voice advocating for better building standards and public education in Nigeria’s built environment.From cracked buildings and poor ventilation to inflated property prices and the realities of the Land Use Act, this conversation unpacks why many Nigerians are paying more for less — and
She Built The Ultimate Platform For African Creatives: Natalie Narh - NewComma | S3 E6
Is Western validation the only way for African creatives to succeed? Natalie Narh, visual artist and co-founder of NewComma, says no. In this episode, we dive into why the African creative industry needs its own infrastructure, the myth of the "underground" scene, and how to balance being a creative with the brutal realities of entrepreneurship.In this episode, Natalie opens up about her journey f
Ship Fast, Keep It Simple: Mmediong Esu (Piggyvest) on Design, Teams & AI | S3 E5
How do you design products people actually understand? Mmediong Gabriel Esu - Head of Design at Piggyvest walks us through the discipline behind simple fintech products, why shipping fast beats over-planning, and how teams win when designers learn to speak code. This episode is for product people, founders and designers who want practical ways to build clarity into their products.In this episode o
The Untold Truths About Nigerian Architecture Photography | RubysPolaroid | THCP Ep 13
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of the Hungry Creative Podcast, host Mo interviews Tolulope Sanusi, aka Rubyspolaroid, a pioneering architectural photographer in Nigeria. They discuss Tolu's journey from being an architect to becoming a renowned photographer, her challenges in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of capturing the essence of architectural spaces. Tolulope shares insig
Here's How You Show Up - Career Mindset Shift | Kemi Akinola-Adedeji | Ep 23
Share your thoughts 🖤Join Mo' on the Hungry Creative Podcast as we chat with Oluwakemi, an HR professional and creative, about her journey from Nigeria to Canada. Discover insights on career transitions, personal branding, and the power of having the right mindset as a professional.Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Oluwakemi's Journey to Canada 8:45 - Career Transitions and Challenges 15:30 - T
The Cost of Ambition No One Talks About - Francis Odeyemi | S3 E2
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Francis Odeyemi - designer, founder, and storyteller behind Ninth Grid - for a conversation that explores creativity, fulfilment, and faith.Francis shares his journey from humble beginnings in Ile-Ife to building a design career that spans storytelling, branding, and community building. Together, we talk about t
How Chaos Shaped My Creativity | Chukwu Adaeze | S3 E4
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Chukwu Adaeze, founder of CAV Digital, to unpack the journey of a creative who turned chaos into clarity and built a personal brand that bridges culture, design, and identity.Adaeze opens up about her creative evolution — from experimenting with ideas and struggling with self-doubt to leading a design studio - C
Living With 27 Families Taught Me THIS About Creativity & Life - Angeloh | S3 E1
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Angeloh - a multi-talented artist, storyteller, and musician, to uncover his remarkable journey from living with 27 different families in 20 years to building a thriving creative career.Angeloh shares candidly about growing up amidst adversity, the role of faith and community in navigating hardship, and how auth
Finding Fulfillment in Art w/ Shutabug | THAT Call From Disney & Balmain | Hungry Creative Ep 19
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Mayowa Alabi, widely known as Shutabug, to unpack the story behind the art. From the early days of doodling in class to creating illustrations that have caught the attention of Disney, Balmain, and the global creative community, Mayowa shares the truth about his evolution as an artist.We talk about self-doubt,
Building a Brand - Tunde TNT's Lessons from Street Church | Hungry Creative Ep 18
Share your thoughts 🖤In episode 18 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we explore the real journey behind content creation, from finding your voice to building a personal brand rooted in authenticity.We’re joined by a guest - Tunde Morolari aka TundeTNT, whose story begins with a hunger to connect with God and evolves into building Street Church, a movement at the intersection of faith, creativity, an
From Wealth Management to Redefining Bridal Fashion in Nigeria | Temitope Kayode-Ojo | Ep 20
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Temitope Kayode-Ojo, founder of Lavish (formerly Lavish Bridal), to unpack her incredible journey from a 9–5 in wealth management to becoming one of Nigeria’s most sought-after bridal stylists.Temitope shares how self-awareness and quiet reflection helped her find her voice as a creative, why she was intentiona
crowdfunding £8k in 30 days! | the power of community & resilience | Bolutife Awakan | Ep 24
Share your thoughts 🖤On this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Bolutife Awakan, a brand designer and strategist whose bold leap of faith turned into an extraordinary success story.Bolu launched a daring crowdfunding campaign and raised £8,000 in just 30 days after being selected into the Future London Academy's design leaders cohort in the United Kingdom. In this conversatio
From Physiotherapy to Design: Finding Purpose Through Creativity | Ep 15
Share your thoughts 🖤How does one transition from Physiotherapy to becoming a director in one of the leading branding agencies? In this inspiring episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Tunji Ogunoye, Director at FourthCanvas, one of Nigeria’s leading branding agencies. From nearly pursuing a career in physiotherapy to becoming a powerful force in the design and branding space in
From Struggling Architecture Student To An Award-Winning Filmmaker | Adesola Oni | Ep 21
Share your thoughts 🖤In Episode 21 of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit with filmmaker and screenwriter Adesola Oni (aka Ghost) to explore his journey as a filmmaker, the transition from architecture to film, and the challenges of navigating rejection in the creative industry.Adesola shares insights on storytelling, the difference between film and video, the importance of community and collabora
The ONLY Career Advice You NEED as a Gen Z | S3 E3
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Oyinkansola Adeboye, Head of Brand & Marketing at Zedcrest Group, to unpack what it really takes to build a meaningful career as a Gen Z professional in today’s fast-changing world.Oyinkan shares her journey from being one of the youngest voices in boardrooms to becoming a respected leader in finance and br
Osaze Amadasun - Exploring Bini Art | An Illustrator's Journey | S1 Episode 9
Share your thoughts 🖤Popularly known for his Bini Art illustrations and paintings, Osaze Amadasun is an illustrator and designer currently living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. His work cuts across drawing, painting, illustration, and Graphic design. He was trained formally as an Architect, graduating with a BSc. in Architecture and a Master's Degree in Environmental Design, both from the Universi
The TRUTH About Funding & Investments NOBODY Tells You | Ep 14 with Ejemen Roluga
Share your thoughts 🖤How do you secure funding, grow your business, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, host Mo' sits down with Ejemen Roluga, a global business leader, strategic finance expert, and managing partner at Grovane Advisory Partners.With over 15 years of experience and $50M+ in transactions, Ejemen shares powerful insights on
Oluwafemi Coker - Building a Vibrant Creative Community | THCP S1 Episode 7
Share your thoughts 🖤Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Coker Oluwafemi, a creative designer with a passion for community building and leveraging technology to craft useful, usable, and desirable products. Femi specializes in branding, web application development, and leadership. He is also the visionary behind Lagos Meet, a thriv
Here's Why Showing Up Matters | Getting that CALL from Cowrywise | Obasola Akintola | Ep 22
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode, we sit down with Obasola, a brand designer whose work you’ve likely seen, even if you didn’t know it was his. He makes a shocking revelation about his past life as an aspiring doctor, to eventually studying Geology, who would have thought? Obasola opens up about growing into his voice as a designer, navigating insecurity, and learning that clarity often comes
This Almost Broke Me… But It Made Me Who I Am | Bolutife Awakan | Ep 25
Share your thoughts 🖤In this second part of my conversation with Bolutife Awakan, we go deeper into her journey as a designer, exploring the early challenges she faced, the role of community and faith, and how adversity became a stepping stone into design.Bolu opens up about finding her path, the mentors who shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both personal and professional
Seyi Olusanya - Vulnerability in Design, Working with Pentagram, Dá Design Studio | THCP S1 Ep 4
Share your thoughts 🖤Seyi Olusanya is an Executive Art Director based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is skilled in various disciplines and deeply passionate about the interplay between African culture and identity.As co-founder of Dá Design Studio, Seyi led multiple teams on branding and type design projects across various sectors, collaborating with acclaimed local and international studios and talent.He
Niyi Okeowo - The Art of Collaboration (Part II) | THCP S1 Episode 3
Share your thoughts 🖤Niyi Okeowo is a multidisciplinary creative whose work encompasses art direction, graphic design, 3D, animation, VR, photography, and branding. With nearly ten years of experience, he has crafted unique experiences, brand identities, and visuals for high-profile clients such as Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, Smirnoff, Uber, and LVMH.His work has been featured in
THCP Ep 1: David Rotimi - The Story of Passion
Share your thoughts 🖤In this maiden episode, I sat down with David Rotimi, a good friend who I met via LinkedIn. We discussed similarities in our career journeys, the ups and downs, the challenges faced as a young Architect, and the place of passion in building a successful career.Support the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th
From Architecture to Film, Tech & Fashion: Gbemileke Peters on Limitless Creativity | Ep. 16
In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Gbemileke Peters (GDP), a true embodiment of what it means to be a Hungry Creative. From architecture to filmmaking, tech entrepreneurship to fashion.His story proves that creativity has no borders - and that fulfilment lies in following your instincts, even when the path doesn’t make sense to others.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:43 –
Niyi Okeowo - The Art of Collaboration | THCP S1 Episode 2
Share your thoughts 🖤Niyi Okeowo is a multidisciplinary creative whose work encompasses Art direction, Graphic design, 3D, Animation, VR, Photography, and Branding. With nearly ten years of experience, he has crafted unique experiences, brand identities, and visuals for high-profile clients such as Adobe, Empire, Universal Music Group, Chivas, Smirnoff, Uber, and LVMH.His work has been featured in
The Chowdeck Story - We wanted to be different | Damian Okafor | Hungry Creative Ep 17
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo sits down with Damian, a multidisciplinary designer and creative force at Chowdeck, a food delivery startup reshaping the Nigerian food ordering experience.Damian shares how a bad food delivery experience sparked the birth of Chowdeck, and how they set out to create a service that mirrors Nigerian culture, visually, experienti
Femi Coker - AI in Design | Collaboration in the Creative Industry | S1 Episode 8
Share your thoughts 🖤In the second part of the episode with Coker, we discussed artificial intelligence, the importance of collaboration in the creative industry, his creative influences, and design process.Follow Coker Oluwafemi📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cokeroluwafemi/🌐 Website: https://cokeroluwafemi.com/🎨 Lagos Meet Community: https://lagos-meet.com/💡 Follow The Hungry Creative Pod
Seyi Olusanya - Life at Pentagram | Design in Africa | Closing Dá Design Studio | THCP S1 Ep 5
Share your thoughts 🖤Seyi Olusanya is an Executive Art Director based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is skilled in various disciplines and deeply passionate about the interplay between African culture and identity.As co-founder of Dá Design Studio, Seyi led multiple teams on branding and type design projects across various sectors, collaborating with acclaimed local and international studios and talent.He
Kayode Atunrase - The Story of Grit & Determination | S1 Ep. 6
Share your thoughts 🖤Kayode Atunrase is an Architect with a Bachelor's and Master's in Architecture from the University of Lagos, where he served as President of the Society of Architecture Students and led many social causes for the empowerment of students within the department.He's also a fashion designer and founder of KNF Couture, a business focused on Indigenous male Nigerian fashion & de
Qvxdri's Creative Genius | (ALMOST) Working with Wizkid | Rema's Album Cover | THCP Ep 10
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode, Qvxdri, a multidisciplinary Artist and Architect, discusses his breakthrough year in 2024, the challenges of balancing dual creative passions, and the evolution of his artistic identity.From transitioning between traditional and digital art to working on high-profile projects like Rema's EP cover, Qvxdri shares insights into his creative journey, career growth
From Fear to Freedom: Bolanle Banwo-Osadolo on Overcoming Failure in Design | THCP Ep 12
Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, we sit down with Bolanle Banwo Osadolo, a powerhouse in the Nigerian design industry. As a Brand Identity Designer, Founder of Geneza Brands, and the visionary behind The Female Designer Movement (now Azari Women in Tech), Bolanle has dedicated her career to helping brands tell compelling stories while equipping women with design
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