Author: Praise Afolabi
In every corner of the world, from Lagos to London, Cape Town to Cardiff, there’s one question most families ask at the end of each month: How do we stretch this money just a little further? Bills don’t wait. Emergencies don’t warn you. And when traditional banks say no, where do you turn? Many know […]
For eight years, Heartsong Live Radio has been a voice of comfort, clarity, and courage, broadcasting hope across the airwaves and into homes that need healing. During our Together for 8 Appeal Radiothon, we spotlighted voices who are doing the quiet, impactful work of restoring hearts and raising the next generation with truth. On Day […]
It’s not every day you meet someone who happily takes on the admin tasks most of us dread and does it with a smile. But that’s exactly what Helen, founder of Blossom Virtual Assistant, has built her business around. In a recent radio interview celebrating the best of West Lothian businesses, Helen shared her unexpected […]
There are business owners, and then there are community changemakers, Gracey is both. In this episode of Spotlight the Community, we unpacked her journey from braiding hair on the side to building two flourishing businesses in West Lothian: a beauty salon and an African restaurant. But Gracey’s story isn’t just about business, it’s about heart, […]
What It Takes to Lead a Life-Changing Charity: Inside Mark Vance’s Journey and the 40-Year Legacy of WLDAS What makes someone leave the motor trade to build a career helping people change their lives? For Mark Vance, now the Managing Director of West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service (WLDAS), it came down to one […]
We know mental health struggles affect so many, often in quiet and profound ways, but we believe in the hope found through faith, community, and compassion. Psalm 34:18 says,”The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” BREAKING THE SILENCE Mental health struggles are not a sign of weak […]
We live in a world that loves the spotlight, the loud, the flashy, the instantly celebrated. But real change? It usually happens in the quiet. In the prayers whispered, the sacrifices made, and the steady, faithful hands of those who serve without expecting applause. In today’s interview session, we want to honour those unsung heroes, […]
The tech industry loves origin stories. The college dropout building apps in a garage, the self-taught coder breaking into FAANG. But Olufemi Joshua Ajala’s path to becoming an IT consultant and founder of Act4Services Limited might be the most remarkable tech origin story you’ll ever hear. While most know Joshua as a cybersecurity expert with […]
Have you ever felt like your voice doesn’t count, like it was either too much or not enough? Maybe you’ve struggled with the idea that you are too vocal, too passionate, or not qualified to speak. Where do you draw the line between confidently sharing your strengths and feeling overdoing it? Sometimes, the fear of […]
This week’s Arise with Eloho, on Heartsong live radio, was joined by the award-winning Nigerian gospel artiste whose music is deeply rooted in personal healing, faith, and the transformative power of community. From a humble beginning in Ibadan, Nigeria, to becoming a voice of hope to many, Desola shares her inspiring journey, navigating through life’s […]
Bayo Daniels is a gospel singer and songwriter whose passion for music is deeply rooted in his Christian upbringing. From the age of five, he began nurturing his musical gift by joining the church choir and playing the drums at his local church. His late father, a devoted music lover, was also a significant influence […]
