Community Stories
There is something almost tender, I think, about watching an idea grow in a place that has shaped you. It is even more striking when that idea becomes a way of lifting other people. That is really the heart of this story. In this edition of Made in Scotland, we follow the journey of Kachi, […]
In a quiet corner of Edinburgh, the smell of fresh maize and yam flour carries something far deeper than nostalgia, it carries home. For Precious Odegba, founder of Mighty Olu Limited, food isn’t just sustenance; it’s heritage, identity, and connection. Her growing African grocery business in Scotland is doing more than filling shelves, […]
When you listen to certain voices, something in you shifts. They don’t just tell stories they peel back the silence, the polite smiles, and the tidy endings. They take you where it hurts, but somehow, you come back lighter. That’s what happens when you encounter Gracie Babs. In a world that often glorifies perfection, […]
Some stories rise quietly, like the slow bloom of something meant to last. Adetutu’s began in Lagos, where the smell of freshly baked cake once filled her childhood home and a ten-year-old girl watched her mother decorate for a family wedding. She didn’t know it then, but that moment would travel with her across […]
Some stories rise from the warmth of kitchens, where memories are stirred with wooden spoons and dreams simmer gently on the stove.And then there’s this one. A story about food, but also about faith, grit, and belonging. It’s the story of Jumoke Olatunji, founder of Amala Hub, a Nigerian-owned food brand in Scotland that’s […]
There’s something quietly potent about money that matters. In a world where financial services often feel impersonal and detached, the story of Stephen Babatunde stands out because it isn’t just about numbers; it’s about dignity, community, and transformation. Today we explore how Stephen transformed his experience of financial exclusion into the founding of Scotland’s first […]
Every creative journey begins with a whisper the kind that interrupts your plans and redirects your life. For Florence, the founder of Flosverse, that whisper came during a quiet time of prayer. It wasn’t a grand vision or a five-year plan. Just one word: flow. That simple word would eventually grow into a creative […]
There’s a moment in many creative careers when something that began as necessity quietly becomes a calling. For Taiwo Yusuf, founder of Trendy Florals, that moment started with a WhatsApp status and a paper flower wall. Seven years on, Taiwo speaks on HeartSong Live Radio with calm honesty about how a DIY project for […]
In Scotland today, creativity is being redefined by a wave of diverse entrepreneurs whose stories reflect resilience, culture, and passion. Among them is Rayzfine, a Black-owned fashion brand that blends African heritage with contemporary Scottish style. Featured in the “Made in Scotland: Brands You Should Know” series on HeartSong Live Radio, Rayzfine is not […]
What happens when service stops being something you do and becomes who you are? For Bukky Okunade, leadership coach, community mediation practitioner, and author of The Act of Service: Your Guide to Public Roles and Becoming Influential in the UK, service is not just a duty but a way of life. With over 16 years […]
In a world where prison walls often symbolize despair, one charity is rewriting the story from within. Prison Fellowship Scotland, a Christian charity operating across every prison in Scotland, is sowing seeds of hope, healing, and restoration not just for those behind bars, but for their families and communities too. From Bible studies and restorative […]
