INTERVIEWS

From the corporate world to creating human content, Svenja shares quick thoughts on her journey and marketing

And when the brand and Two Roads Hat Co., is opening up their first flagship store outside of Salt Lake City

Paris based stylist Tania Tuka answers 5 questions

One of London's renowned fashion designers Laboni Saha, the founder of womenswear brand LSaha answers five questions about her life as a designer. 

In his own words, he details how he was able to launch his brand, and how he is able to grow and scale it without any investors.

Born in Lebanon of French heritage, but also American, Sarah Boulos is the founder of Society of the Performing Arts Nigeria. She opens up about how through tragedy, her performing arts society in Lagos, Nigeria was founded. And she talks about faith and how she came to know Jesus personally.

He’s an American fashion and beauty photographer based out of New York City and Paris, working with Maybelline, Victoria’s Secret and Ralph Lauren, having photographed Lionel Richie, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra.

Giving Keys CEO, Caitlin Crosby sits down with SEELE to talk homelessness, not having the official qualifications to run a business, her new book: ‘You Are The key’ and how she balances being a wife and mother.

Nayritta, is a Lebanese-Armenian intermediate and a connection between the Aesthetic industry and the average person wanting to know more about safe and healthy procedures.

The Chosen TV Series is the first-ever-multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Seele caught up with 20- year industry director and producer Dallas Jenkins, who directed and produced the project. Created outside of the Hollywood system, The Chosen allows us to see Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him.

Ugo Mozie is a stylist and fashion designer and he got his first celebrity client at 17. He has designed for Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and more. But more than working with celebrities, Ugo oozes with wisdom, and it’s this wisdom that keeps him grounded.

Lucy Doughty is a philanthropist, businesswoman, designer, and advocate of women’s and children’s causes. Splitting her time between London and her ancestral Dominican Republic, Lucy is often raising money for women’s and children’s causes, or sitting at the bedside of a sick child.

Zeina shares her story and thoughts on empowering women through Communication, as well as thoughts on how women can be more effective communicators.

He’s Persian-American, having grown up in Reno, Nevada and he does standup. The 36-year-old is passionate about what he does, and talks his culture and his 2020 tour which kicks off around the US and Canada this month.

Noor Pahlavi is a member of the exiled former Iranian royal family. She opens up to SEELE about a heritage that she has had to observe from afar- and she talks about her past struggles with depression, her iconic grandmother, being an American, and her hopes for the future.

Doing compliance and football strategy in football operations Sharee’s role is to help manage uniform inspectors for all 32 teams, as well as on-field discipline for rules administration. In order for her to do the job she does, in a sport she’s passionate about, she has to be spiritually grounded.

A YouTuber, a photographer, a music producer, a Korean-American, and a Christian, Cedric is now living in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up in the United States but wanted to experience living in the land of his mother. Cedric talks about growing up between two cultures, but feeling equally apart of both. And, he talks faith, photography, and his calling.

Lebanese-Armenian Messia Sfeir details his abusive childhood. He shares how past pains and hurts were healed when he put them in the hands of Jesus.

Phillip Michael Parsons lives between Southern Maryland and Nashville. He’s got fans, who he calls, “PMPFam” from across the US, and he’s also well known in Canada, Australia, Europe and South America.

Much of Olivia’s confidence is rooted in her Texas upbringing. Her mother was a local Texas Country singer that inspired her to sing and start writing songs at age 16. Olivia ultimately landed in Nashville, where her self-titled debut EP stirred interest beyond Music Row in 2016.

Olivia bids influence to Linda Ronstadt and Carole King with the production and energy of Shania Twain. “If I have to categorise myself I’d have to say I’m pop country. Growing up I was a musical melting pot, but country music always had the lyrics that drew me in." Olivia has been writing and recording new music with plans to release one song at a time directly to her fans, which Lane did with her last release of 'Devil and You' and is continuing to do with 'You Got Me.'

Jessica Honegger, is the Founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, author of Imperfect Courage, brand-new podcaster, and mom to three littles.  She is passionate about encouraging others to leave comfort, go scared, and step into a life of impact. Jessica talks to Seele about social justice, podcasting, and Imperfect Courage.

Jon Stone and Kristy Osmunson recently formed the new Country Music duo American Young. They just got off tour in the UK and they talk songwriting, faith, why Country Music is relatable, and what gets their creative juices flowing.

Nouf is the first female Emirati air traffic controller in the United Arab Emirates, which is no small feat. The 28-year-old has had to battle sexism but she forges on as she is modernizing aviation in the Middle East. Nouf opens up about faith, challenges she has faced in the industry, New Zealand, and she ends with a message to girls and young women chasing dreams.

Mikayla Christiansen is a branding and portrait photographer, who’s in university in Virginia. She is passionate about storytelling and visual imagery. Her heart is where her passion lies -- people, and she’s passionate about loving people, and coffee shop dates.

SEELE recently interviewed a Syrian pastor working in Beirut. He moved to Lebanon in 2014 after following God’s direction on his life. Because he’s Syrian, he’s able to work with Syrian refugees that have flooded into Beirut, due to Syria’s civil war.

Jimmie’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appeared in a Diet Coke ad with Taylor Swift. Jimmie is persistent. He moved to Nashville with $21 in his pocket and struggled for a while, but with tenacity and time, Jimmie made his big break. He talks his home state, music, and which female Country artists he'd like to make a song with.

Rose Tchwenko works for CARE, an organization within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. They are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people. Rose opens up about the issues facing young girls in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeast Africa.

Italian-American Ray Guarini from Italian Enclaves, an educational website that features Italian American neighborhoods in North America sat down with Jenna Zirino, an Italian-American woman from Brooklyn, NY, who suffers from fibromyalgia.

Seele interviewed the CEO and Founder of SEP Jordan, Roberta Ventura. Roberta shares the challenges that refugee women face, and the embroidery work that refugees did for the Hollywood film, Mary Magdalene.

Philippa is an acclaimed British singer-songwriter currently splitting her time between Sheffield U.K. and Nashville. Philippa has become a leading light on the Christian & Gospel scenes in Europe, and she has opened tours for household names including Lionel Richie and Leona Lewis. Philippa chatted with Seele about touring, finding faith and Haiti.

Eric is the Arlington campus pastor of McLean Bible Church in Arlington, Virginia. He opens up about how the past two years have been some of the most challenging years. He is pushing through the loss of his father and his soon-to-be unborn son, Roman, who will have a major health disability. Eric shares how his faith in God is strengthening and why abortion isn't an option.

Pia is a movie director and movie promoter. Originally from Turkey, Pia has been behind some of Turkey's well known movies. Her most recent one, "Ayla, Daughter of War," a film set during the Korean War, detailing the life of a Turkish soldier who took care of a young Korean girl when he was stationed in Korea. Pia opens up about this moving and inspiring movie.

The TV show host is focused and driven, but he wasn’t always. He explains the pivotal moment that changed his life .

Andrew is an award-winning writer and director he has a new movie out that has been in theaters for two weeks already, “Paul, Apostle of Christ.” The movie was made on a shoestring budget of $5 million. Andrew is passionate about God, and he has done well in combing his two passions: storytelling in film and God. He sat down with Seele Magazine to discuss his new movie about the Apostle Paul, as well has his background story.

Deeqo is a representative of Integrate UK. She specializes on issues from female genital mutilation (FGM), to radicalisation, gang culture and countering violent extremism. She has represented Integrate at many significant meetings including meetings with former British Prime Minister David Cameron and the current Prime Minister Theresa May. Deeqo has also spoken at the first FGM conference in Edinburgh.

She shares the importance of bringing to light the importance of FGM. 

Country Music singer, Kenny Foster talks to Seele. He opens up about his home state of Missouri, the root of his love of music, faith, and what the world can expect from him in 2018.

Country music band, Lanco is in London for the C2C Festival and Seele sat down with the five guys to talk music, faith, performing in the UK and humility.

Today is International Women's Day and SEELE chats with Mari Skåre, Norway’s ambassador to Afghanistan. She has been a part of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1991, serving her nation and the world in many capacities.

Tessy de Nassau is a modern woman, who is not like most of us, but then again she is. She married into the Luxembourg royal family and held a royal title, but she’s still the same person with a heart for people. And as she transitions into the season of life she’s in now, she finds herself busy, like most women, balancing her family and work responsibilities. A mother of two boys, an army veteran, and an activist, Tessy brings attention to various issues near and dear to her heart.

Charlie is the UK Director for the A21 Campaign. The A21’s vision is to see human slavery abolished in the 21st Century. In addition to her work with the A21 Campaign, Charlie and her husband, Dan are pastors at Hillsong Church London, where they are leading a fearless generation of young people .

With a public service and business career that spans more than four decades, David Beasley now lives in Rome, where he is the Executive Director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme. He travels to over 30 countries per year promoting peace, meeting donors, and leading conferences and missions.

Bobbie and her husband Brian Houston are the Global Senior Pastors and Founders of Hillsong Church, a church they started over thirty years ago in Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about seeing all people find Jesus as their Savior, to see people gain a revelation of their value in Him, and rise up to make a stand for justice on the earth.

Cathy and her husband are the lead pastors of Hillsong Church London. They moved from Australia to start Hillsong, and with a vision they have and still are guiding the church in the UK.

To hear Curtis Grimes sing is to take a trip through the heart of country music. A Texas native, Grimes is a collegiate baseball player and in 2011 he appeared on reality TV show, “The Voice.” finished in the top 10 under Coach Ceelo Green. In this interview he talks music, fans and faith.

Christy is a best selling author and host of the podcast, Business Boutique. Christy is passionate about equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. Today is Women's Entrepreneurship Day, is a day that recognizes women's entrepreneurs, and Christy answers 3 questions about women going into business.

Keila is a originally from Spain but she is a citizen of the world, traveling to various cities in a year. She's a creative, a graphic designer and musician with a heart for the Lord.

Jay Richards is the Founder of Div Inc and Broken Chain, he lives in East London and has a passion to improve life for as many as possible.  

Jennifer Lee Moon-Norbury is a British actress and dancer. You’ll know her from her appearances on Britain’s Celebrity Fitness and East Enders. But, she’s also a lover of Jesus.

Seele is turning to African artisans like Adam Foya, an entrepreneur who lives in Tanzania’s commercial port, Dar es Salaam. Adam now designs and sells apparel, bags, and accessories with his company, Xarafa Clothing & Accessories.

Tameika is a practicing attorney, an elected official, an entrepreneur, professional speaker, and best-selling author. She and her husband Jamie, lost their son, and Tameika shares her experience in this SEELE interview.

Sarah Olowofoyeku is a London based singer and songwriter, with a passion for music.

Dawn Smith Jordan is well known around the State of South Carolina. Her ministry carries her around the state, the U.S. and the world sharing her story and singing.

Howard is the founder of Revelation TV, which first started broadcasting programs on secular and Christian channels back in the mid 90’s.

Dan is one of Hillsong London’s Youth & Young Adult Pastors. He’s an innovative leader, filled with vision for young people to be fearless and bold for Jesus in their spheres of influence.

Sera is a London based Interior Designer. She lives her passion and decorates homes and spaces that are wildly romantic, infused with a spirit of artistic reverie.

Jo is a Brit living in the United States, and she is the chair of the board of 3Dmovements, a non-profit organization that seeks to change the world by putting discipleship and mission back into the hands of ordinary people.

For over 20 years, Megan has been a documentary filmmaker, prominent film critic, arts writer, journalist and radio presenter, well-known to audiences in her home country Australia.

"Making time for yourself and your spouse is vital in order to be a happier wife and rejuvenating mom," says civil servant Maria Espinoza.

In his own words he explains why he wrote the book; and sheds light on how this ancient artform has impacted the socio-cultural world over the past 300 years- like in Black culture and for soldiers

In this inaugural episode KB and Ally discuss what it means to be content in the single season.

Tanja Tomic is one of Macedonia’s leading public policy experts. She has been elected to various leadership positions, both municipally and nationally, her most recent one being a member of Macedonia's Parliament.

Javier speaks about his daring dream to travel the world. He's from Spain and has been traveling the world for the past two years on his bicycle.

Paris based American, Dawn Bournand, and Founder of Fabulously Successful opens up about women, gender parity, and the importance of women's networks. 

Hong Kong born, but London trained print designer Jane Han Zhang opens up about Guangzhou, Prints, faith and marriage. 

Penny started her own business called Penny and Lucy Lou two years ago in Columbia, right beside her Vice President, Lucy Lou, a drop dead gorgeous red miniature Dachshund.

"Living in the Far East definitely opened my horizon to a very different kind of thinking," says Silvia.

"Both North Korea and Afghanistan were filled with their own unique challenges and rewards," says journalist Ben Mack.

"I acknowledge that God gave me the ability and opportunity to do what is in my hand, and I am going to do it to bless others," says graphic designer Daphne Cheng.

Caroline: A Journalist, a Photographer, and a Traveler. "In a few decisive moments where I was so close to letting go, and then suddenly realized it had always been a bigger part of my life than I thought possible - I slowly began to discover, love and be stunned by a God that I never really came across in 18 years," she says.

“When I got the news I had cancer I was devastated. At the time I got the news I felt God was very far away. I felt HE had forsaken me, and HE did not care. I wondered what I had done that was so bad that God was punishing me for. I cried and I cried,” remembers Cassandra of the health news she received at age twenty-four.

“This world is broken and imperfect, and I am too. Despite all that, I want to be a positive influence to the people around me and help others to become the best that they can be,” says Esther.