Most of these solo episodes so far have been around mindset but today we’re venturing into the world of relationships, and more specifically attachment theory & i've enlisted world famous couple's therapist Julie Mennano to help me give you an overview. Let me know if you enjoy this topic & I'll do longer episodes on it as I find it fascinating!

The original book I read on attachment theory is Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

The School of Life Talk I watch on repeat from Alain Botton is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk

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JULIE MENNANO

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/?hl=en

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime-ebook/dp/B0C27HVKTL

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READING LIST

Secure Love - Julie Mennano

Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

How To Do The Work - Dr Nicole LePera

Relationships - The School of Life

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

1:58 The Context

2:58 The Theory

5:59 The Data

8:19 The Expert

12:52 The End & next episode

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Sahil Bloom has spent years researching how to live a properly balanced & successful life, and let me promise you this episode isn’t just waffle - it’s full of frameworks he’s actually tried and tested to improve every single day. 

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SAHIL

5 TYPES OF WEALTH: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-5-types-of-wealth/sahil-bloom/9780008623203

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en

X: https://x.com/SahilBloom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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0:00 Introduction & Sponsor

2:27 Working Hard or Hardly Working

4:11 The key work that balance requires

7:50 The decision in his childhood that changed it all

10:15 Putting himself on a path for success

16:40 The moment that changed everything

20:10 The truth about being on a good path that's not yours

22:49 Starting from the end when you're planning your life

25:45 His time blocking framework

30:10 How to bucket your time properly

33:06 His morning routine for success

34:46 How to apply it to a corporate routine

37:12 How to get ahead in any workplace

40:06 How to make money consistently in your life

41:56 How to identify what you actually want

43:26 What he wish he knew in his 20s

45:23 Would you trade lives with this guy?

46:18 Why personal development requires loneliness

48:08 The best advice he's been given

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Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of childhood abuse

With a combined following of over 9 million, Louise Pentland really is one of the OG content creators. Originally growing through her blog titled Sprinkle of Glitter, and youtube channel of the same name that followed, she was part of the original ‘brit crew’ of youtubers that took the UK scene by storm in the 2010s. She met the Pope, Kim Kardashian and has 4 sunday times bestelling books.But behind the glamour and newfound fame, she was dealing with a divorce and parenting a young child.

Louise was so open in this episode, we really covered 1000 topics. She was frank and honest about her career, her relationships, the minefield of parenting online, managing her finances, finding new opportunities and her approach to content.

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LOUISE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepentland/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@louisepentland?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Louisepentland

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Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine are the hilarious hosts behind Girls Gotta Eat, one of the biggest US comedy podcast’s all about dating, sex and relationships. With over 200 episodes and 2.5 million downloads per month, Girls Gotta Eat has been educating and entertaining listeners on all things sexual fetishes to finances, bringing in special guests including therapists, comedians and authors to offer expert advice. Dating, break-ups, sex fails, getting rejected and being ghosted have happened to everyone, and this podcast explores it all; featuring honest and hilarious conversation along the way.

Earlier this year Ashley and Rayna also launched their own brand ‘Good Vibes Only’, a first-of-its-kind sex toy company that connects to an audio-erotica app, with an aim to make porn more accesible to women. With one of the vibrators in their collection having sold out twice, with a perpetual waitlist, Ashley and Rayna are killing the game and I’m so excited to be sitting down with them today to hear all about how they got to where they are today.

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Kwajo Tweneboa, known as the hero of social housing, is a remarkable 23-year-old campaigner demanding urgent reform in public-sector housing. Amid the housing crisis, Kwajo has emerged as an influential voice online for social housing tenants, known best for naming and shaming some of the largest accommodation associations in the UK.

Haunted by memories of his own housing hell, Kwajo joined the fight to improve conditions after his father, a care worker, died in their family home among a sea of cockroaches, mould and vermin. To make matters worse, just a week after his death Kwajo and his siblings were informed their tenancy contract had been evicted and therefore they must leave, in essence making them homeless. By some miracle, Kwajo and his family were allowed to stay, but for Kwajo this was understandably still not good enough - the conditions were still terrible.

Astounded by how he had been treated, Kwajo channelled his anguish and publicly exposed his landlord for breaching housing standards, ignoring calls and allowing his family to live in unimaginable filth. His first post went viral, reaching the attention of mainstream news and his housing association who eventually came to fix the problems. Kwajo now uses his online presence to help others share their housing horrors, becoming an active proponent for change in the UK - his campaign backed by nearly 62,000 followers on Twitter.

While a picture-perfect image for social housing still seems a world away, Kwajo's work on behalf of other tortured tenants has begun to make a real difference, his work sparking the conversation among significant journalists and MPs.

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Elizabeth Day is an award-winning British author, broadcaster, and influential host of the hugely successful How to Fail podcast. A podcast that celebrates failure and lessons learned, every week How to Fail invites a new influential guest to open and talk honestly about challenges and vulnerabilities in their personal life, in a bid to show listeners that perfection doesn't exist.

Elizabeth was inspired to start the podcast following a particularly challenging period in her own life - a time when nothing went according to plan. Approaching her forties, Elizabeth found herself single, divorced, and struggling to conceive the children she’d always dreamed of having. Accepting that life is full of failure, Elizabeth launched the podcast to show people how to turn failings into something more positive, and how it’s never too late to change your life. With influential people from a range of backgrounds desperate to talk about failure, the podcast virtually took off overnight, attracting A-list celebrities including Mel C and Alexandra Burke to come on and share their story.

As well as being podcast host Elizabeth is also the best-selling author of several books, her newest called ‘Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict’ which comes out this April. Alongside this, Elizabeth has a long-standing career in print journalism and has won various awards of recognition, her writing featured in huge publication companies such as Vogue, Elle and Grazia.

Today’s episode is for anyone who needs to celebrate the myriad of things that may be going wrong. In the episode Elizabeth shares her honest, uplifting story of her own experience of failure, as well as the insights gained doing interviews with people from all walks of life. The message of today’s episode is vitally important - things in life WILL go wrong, but failure and what we can learn from it, can inform a future of success.

- Elizabeth's earlier years and time at Cambridge

- Writing for her local newspaper at the age of 12

- Elizabeth's life-changing work experience at The Evening Standard

- The start of Elizabeth's novel-writing career

- Elizabeth and I discuss the side effects of people pleasing

- Elizabeth opens up about the divorce as one of her failures

- The beginnings of the How to Fail podcast

- Confirmation bias between men and women on perceptions of failure

- Elizabeth's biggest failures

- Elizabeth asks me my tips for creating a safe space when having an online presence

- The biggest things Elizabeth's learned from the guests on her podcast

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Anna Williamson is a broadcaster and lifestyle coach, best recognised for fronting the UK's most exclusive dating agency on E4's Celebs Go Dating. She is the best in the business for trusted lifestyle advice and holds accredited qualifications in counselling, life coaching, psychotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).

Anna's presenting career accelerated when she began hosting children's television, fronting shows on CITV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5 and the Disney Channel. However, behind the scenes and during production, Anna faced a complete emotional breakdown. Triggered by the pressures from live television and an abusive ex-partner, Anna's mental health spiralled out of control, leading her to seek help and ultimately take control of the future.

As she began speaking about her experiences, Anna realised the damaging stigma attached to mental health issues and the power of therapeutic practice, inspiring her to train and qualify as a life coach and counsellor. Since then, Anna has admirably dedicated her entire presenting career to helping others work through their inward mental battles, and alongside supporting celebrities with their dating woes, she is also a chart-topping podcast host, established author and soon to be founder of The Relationship Place, a self-help hub for dating and relationship advice.

https://therelationshipplace.co.uk/

- Anna's background in children's TV and mental health struggles

- Anna starting with Celebs Go Dating & The Relationship Place

- What are the most common dating mistakes when trying to find your perfect match?

- Discussing dating apps

- How to navigate a relationship when a couple wants two different things

- Anna answers your dating questions

- How to manage feeling co-dependant on your partner

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Jordan Stephens is an English singer-songwriter, performer, and rapper, best known for being one-half of hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks who dominated the charts for several years, with their music still being heard on mainstream radio today. However, despite enjoying the success, Jordan came into the limelight when he was just a teenager, putting him through the hardship of the music industry at an extremely vulnerable age. Unaware he was suffering; Jordan veiled his depression with a toxic combination of booze and drugs to cope, hitting rock bottom when he tragically lost two people close to him.

In writing his solo track ‘Whole’ about his depression, Jordan realised he needed help. After embarking on a long journey of self-discovery in intensive therapy, Jordan is driven to change the stigmas surrounding mental health and has launched his own mental health initiative -the ‘#IAMWHOLE’ campaign. Supported by fellow celebrities the campaign has had phenomenal exposure, reaching 120 million people in a day and even sparking conversation about mental health in government.

A insightful episode on everything from music-making, to mental health and 'A Missing Piece' - his new children's picture book

- Jordan's previous dreams of becoming a footballer

- How Jordan's music career began

- How the Rizzle Kicks single Down with the Trumpets blew up

- Being signed and the rise of Rizzle Kicks

- The highs and lows of rising to fame in your early twenties

- Jordan asks Grace some questions!

- The exploitation within the music industry

- Jordan finding out he had ADHD

- Fame and relationships

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Jamie Genevieve is the 29-year-old founder of VIEVE, a makeup empire built on inclusivity, self-expression and positivity. She is a pro-makeup artist turned vlogging sensation, finding fame on YouTube for her original online makeup tutorials and lifestyle content.

Having built a following of over 3 million people, Jamie decided to quit her full-time job and invested her influencer earnings in VIEVE, launched in 2020 with nude lipsticks, lipliners, highlighters and an eyeshadow palette. Despite launching amidst the pandemic, VIEVE had an incredible start, receiving backing from the investors behind Charlotte Tilbury and TALA, selling out all debut products within a week. Jamie herself has gone on to lead a career of outstanding success, securing VOGUE Beauty Influencer Mogul of the Year 2021 and becoming an honorary board advisor of the British Beauty Council earlier this year.

Today's highly-requested episode shares the story of how a successful modern makeup brand can be born from an innate passion for artistry. Jamie shares her personal story of growth, including her strategy as a founder, navigating entrepreneurship, working with her husband and the brand's future.

- Accidentally falling into the world of social media

- The start of brand partnerships & the LA trip which changed her life

- The beginning of Jamie’s makeup business, VIEVE

- How Jamie starting building the team at VIEVE

- Wearing multiple hats as a business founder and social media mogul

- What’s the big goal with VIEVE?

- When VIEVE became ready for investment

- Jamie on working with her husband

- The balance between hustle and health

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Karl Lokko is an ex-gang leader turned activist, campaigner, influencer and entrepreneur. Growing up on a tough estate swarming with gangs, Karl's childhood was far from plain-sailing, witnessing his first shooting when just 12 years old.

Though at the time this had felt shocking, within four years Karl found himself behind the trigger, eventually becoming the ringleader of his own notorious gang. Before he was even 16, Karl had already been shot at, cut on his face, stabbed in the chest and watched one of his best friends get killed.

Karl finally pivoted when he met Pastor Mimi Asher, the mother of a fellow gang member, who showed him a way out. Resulting from Mimi's courageous counselling and mentorship, Karl was able to gain perspective, zoom out on his situation, and turn a life of crime into a life worth living.

Since then, Karl has dedicated his life and career to helping others do the same. Karl also leads the vision for Black Seed, a community and seed fundraiser to exclusively support black-led start-ups. With an embarrassing 0.24% of venture funding reaching black founders, Karl is leading the Black Seed team to tackle the systemic racial disparities in investment, their vision to find the next black unicorn and transform Brixton into Silicon Valley.

Today’s episode will completely blow your mind. As he describes it, Karl’s story reflects the journey of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly - the complete transformation of his life into something utterly unrecognisable.

 - Karl's childhood in South London 

 - Where Karl's involvement in gangs began

 - When Karl couldn't join a gang, he created one

 - The problems within the system perpetuating gang culture 

 - How and why Karl eventually turned his back on crime

 - The beginnings of Karl's first business - a rehab centre.

 - The initial idea for Black Seed

 - The horror show that are Black Founder statistics 

https://www.instagram.com/blackseedvc/?hl=en

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Courtney Black is the 26-year-old serial entrepreneur and 2x Sunday Times Bestselling author who transformed her personal training career into a multi-million-pound fitness business during the pandemic.

Courtney is the founder of the Courtney Black App, an online fitness platform she launched just two weeks before the lockdown with every penny in her savings. Initially launched as an app to be used in tangent with equipment found in a gym, Courtney was devastated when COVID closed sports centres nationwide, forcing her to rethink her business. At a time when people were looking for ways to stay healthy while locked away, Courtney began posting a series of live home workouts on her Instagram, for which she received unplanned media attention and conversion to her app.

As her workouts went viral, Courtney also used her platform to expose fitness fads and myths bred online that she, sadly too, had once fallen for. Having suffered through a vicious cycle of restrictive dieting and undereating, Courtney understands what it means to have an unhealthy relationship with food, an obsession that left her dangerously underweight and still haunts her today. In today's episode, Courtney shares her story of how she went from barely surviving, to thriving. She has not only overcome and recovered from a lingering eating disorder but has grown and scaled a business amidst a global pandemic.

Topics:

- 'The restriction cycle' and Courtney's personal battle with an eating disorder.

- The story of how she built the Courtney Black App and made it worth millions.

- How can drowning in hard work often act as a detriment to success?

- From founder to leader: Courtney's entrepreneurial journey.

- What's next for Courtney and her app?

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Fisayo Longe is the founder and CEO of Kai Collective, the womenswear brand offering attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics. A brand crafted intentionally to make women feel their most confident Kai Collective is one of London's 'most talked-about online boutiques, Fisayo was personally recognised for her success on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Culture list in 2021.

Fisayo launched Kai back in 2016, a time when her popular fashion and travel blog 'Mirror Me' gained popularity and simultaneously began to attract large brand partnerships. Exchanging accounting for fashion and entrepreneurship, Fisayo went on to focus on Kai full time, her iconic Gaia collection her main product for growth. Still a bestselling print to this day, the Gaia dress went viral in after Fisayo wore it to a BAFTA party in January 2020. Despite the pandemic, the Gaia dress sold out immediately with thousands left waiting, ending up in the wardrobes of several A-listed celebrities including Saweetie and Jackie Aina.

Recently, rather than forcing herself to continue running the business, Fisayo took the brave decision to publicly step back from Kai to get herself a break and add a little work-life balance. Reconnecting with her business, Fisayo realised that taking care of herself meant she was also taking care of your business, as her break sparked inspiration, creativity and productivity. As result, Fisayo's brand continues to evolve and flourish - I can't wait to see which celebrities wear Kai next!

Topics:

- Self-doubt and imposter syndrome in an industry with no experience

- Fisayo's inspiration and concept for Kai Collective

- 'I was on Right Move looking for the house I was going to buy the next day in cash' : Fisayo's initial misconception about business success.

- The power of limited edition products and community in business

- 'Copycat culture' in the fashion industry

- Burnout and business breaks

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Sharmadean Reid MBE is a leading entrepreneur and beauty visionary on a mission to digitally connect like-minded females. She is the founder of The Stack World, an exclusive platform for female founders, leaders and entrepreneurs to connect and share experiences.

Sharmadean is a serial entrepreneur with three impressive startups. Before launching The Stack, Shamadean first took the beauty industry by storm with her business WAH Nails, which featured in collaborations with global brands including Nike and Marc Jacobs. A beauty enthusiast at heart, Sharmadean also developed 'Beautystack' - a booking platform for beauty professionals to gain clients and show off their unique style.

Expanding her life-long mission for female-driven empowerment Sharmadean then launched the Stack to connect like-minded women. With gender equality and female entrepreneurship at its core, Sharmadean started The Stack to provide exclusive business opportunities, education and networking for business-minded women at the cost of just a small monthly fee. Sharmadean stands up for all females and has also expressed her concern over the lack of diversity in investment funding, among just 1 of 10 female founders to receive venture capital funding in the UK in the past decade.

Topics:

- Founding the trendiest nail bar in London WAH Nails

- The story of BeautyStack and the jump to tech.

- The Stack World: the exclusively female portal for business

- How the odds are stacked against female founders in business

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Laney Crowell is a founder I’ve wanted to speak to for such a long time, so I knew I had to pin her down on my trip to New York. 

She founded beauty brand Saie in 2019 after a five year stint at Estee Lauder that made her want to disrupt the industry, and to Saie (pardon the pun)  it’s gone from strength to strength is an understatement. Laney’s career though was not an obvious entrepreneurial path - she started out on film sets, entered into the world of new york magazines, and even interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant 7 times before landing what her dream role, leading social & eventually global communications for Estee Lauder. It was a big job, but she wanted even bigger, more disruptive things, which ultimately led her to Saie. 

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LANEY:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laney/?hl=en

SAIE: https://saiehello.com/

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Oliver Patrick is a leading physiologist, entrepreneur, and expert in lifestyle management who is on a mission to teach others the skills required to build stress resilience. A multiple business owner, Oliver is both co-founder of the world’s most advanced health evaluation service Viavi and founder of the first lifestyle medicine gym, Viavi:be. He is also an admirable public and keynote speaker for functional and lifestyle medicine, for which he has extensive clinical experience.

Prior to entrepreneurship, Oliver was Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health, where he helped to set up the largest team of applied physiologists, well-being advisors and nutritionists in the UK. So far Oliver has already completely revolutionised the concept of traditional health screening frameworks - his primary aim to contemporise the delivery of well-being services within the corporate and hospitality marketplace for all levels of access.

In Oliver’s words as a society we are in the midst of a stress epidemic, and though largely considered a psychological problem, unknowingly, prolonged cognitive strain is one of the most significant contributors to ill physical health. Oliver suggests that our ability to mentally flourish lies in our lifestyle choices and the personal routes we take – on reflection this episode communicates a powerful message that I personally consider very important, making it a gracious addition to my podcast.

Topics:

- Early career, experiences and education.

- How he helped to develop the World's Most Advanced Health Evaluation Service.

- The Fight vs Flight response to stress.

- Hustle culture and stress at work

- When does stress become detrimental to our health?

- A lesson on how to reset and recalibrate.

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Jaz O’Hara is the founder of The Worldwide Tribe, an organisation and online community committed to supporting refugees and asylum seekers globally. The platform uses methods of innovative storytelling to share the narratives of refugees embedded in the crisis, inspiring others to get active and inform a new lease for change. Since its founding in 2015, The Worldwide Tribe has been met with overwhelming love and support by its followers, physical and monetary donations inundated by concern and care for the refugee crisis.

Jaz’s devotion to The Worldwide Tribe is inspired penultimately by her adopted younger brother Mez, an Eritrean who made a dangerous voyage across the world to flee compulsory military service. Amazed by her brother’s story, Jaz made a life-changing visit to a refugee camp in Calais, where she saw first-hand the terrifying conditions and extreme challenges that she realised all refugees have in common. Arriving back in the UK Jaz quit her job in fashion and devoted her career to the refugee crisis, intending to raise awareness, share stories and encourage people to help in any capacity.

Now a Human Rights Activist, Ted X and United Nations Speaker and Podcaster, I am blown away by the process of advancement Jaz has made to the global refugee community. Because of this, I have decided to donate all streaming revenue from this episode to The Worldwide Tribe. I urge you to go and see what they do, and if you’d also like to donate yourself please use the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/prism-worldwidetribe

Topics:

- Introducing her refugee foster brothers - 'My adopted refugee brothers; the inspiration for everything I do'

- Jaz's life-changing trip to the notorious Calais 'Jungle' - a refugee camp in a humanitarian emergency.

- Making the switch to the charity sector from a career in fashion.

- Founding The Worldwide Tribe: a space for refugee storytelling.

- Hindering misconceptions of refugees and how we can help.

https://www.patreon.com/theworldwidetribe

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Simon Mottram is the Founder of Rapha. Hailed as one of the greatest marketers and business innovators in modern cycling; he made cycling cool. Having founded the brand in 2004, Rapha has transformed the industry and blurred the lines between fashion and cycling through its stylish, high-quality performance products, creative and engaging storytelling, direct to consumer model and innovative approaches to physical retail and membership.

Simon has been a passionate cyclist for more than 30 years and has successfully transferred his passion to the Rapha brand and internal culture. Prior to setting up Rapha, Simon specialised in brand strategy and marketing and worked for various firms and agencies - experience he later utilised to attract attention to his own brand. Rapha has since been deemed a ‘marketing machine’ and over the years has mastered the art of community marketing, reliant on a strong membership programme that connects over 17,000 cyclists worldwide.

After an exceptional decade of sales Simon sold the business for a cool $200 million to the heirs of America’s retail giant, Walmart. Though he remains active at Rapha as a shareholder director and founder, in December 2021 Simon stepped down as CEO to allow his business to excel and be taken to the next level. I am also pleased to have him on board my own vision for TALA as an investor.

Topics:

• Early years in finance and experience in branding

• Start-up years at Rapha and finding the niche

• Building authenticity and exclusivity into the brand

• Maintaining brand culture in the face of growth

• The future for Rapha and ‘semi-retirement’

• How to succeed as an entrepreneur

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Candice Braithwaite is the Sunday Times best-selling author, presenter, journalist and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse: an initiative fighting for equal representation for mothers and parents. Initially a content creator and 'mumfluencer', Candice began posting on her socials in 2015 to document her journey of motherhood, keen to disrupt the flawless 'yummy mummy' facade online. The authenticity of her account resonated with thousands online, empowering her to write her first of three bestseller books.

During the episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Candice about her revelations about being a black woman and mother. She shed light on a shocking statistic; that black women are 5x more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Candice herself went through a particularly turbulent first birth experience, meaning she could not be present in the first six weeks of her daughter's life.

Throughout Candice's story, there is grit, courage and perseverance. Her experiences of systemic racism, her concerns as a black woman, and her view as to what must now be done are told with light-hearted humour and energy. Candice also speaks for the first time about an online public attack from a fellow mumfluencer that forced her to 'go mute' online.

Topics:

- From marketing to mumfluencer: a whistle-stop tour of Candice's career

- Candice's mission: to make motherhood more inclusive

- The Instagram trolling scandal (an inside scoop)

- Systemic racism in healthcare and the inadequate care of black mothers

- Breaking the stigmas surrounding motherhood and abortion - 'I don't need your abortion story - your body your choice'

- The #1 problem with maintaining transparency online

- Dating and relationships

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Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women focusing on fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause, which has raised $23m to to date. Peanut was founded in 2017 when Michelle had her first baby, serving as a gift to like-minded mothers during their most uncertain and uncanny moments. Women now use the Peanut app for all sorts of reasons, whether that be trying to find a playdate for their children or networking with other working mums.

Having worked as Deputy CEO of dating behemoth Badoo, Michelle has extensive experience using swipe-right technology to match people online, her expertise invaluable to Peanut. While Peanut continues to flourish, Michelle has joined the chase for the next unicorn brand and is now a strategic investor in several early and late-stage start-ups including TALA.

While the internet is full of advice for women, in this episode Michelle shares the prestigious tale of how Peanut changed the female demographic forever. Michelle talks candidly about the importance of surrounding yourself with other great women, both in business and personally, being open to new experiences and knowing how to fail fast without getting broken by it. Michelle stands out as a true example of how to be a respected leader in today's society: ambitious and driven yet taking challenges with a heart and passion unlike no other.

Topics:

- Whistle-stop tour of career: tech and the dating industry

- Building and expanding the concept for Peanut

- The personal toll of entrepreneurship

- The beauty of making business mistakes

- 'Women making products for women' - it just makes sense.

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Jason Mahendran is a Senior Investor at Active Partners, one of the UK’s leading investment firms committed to the search for the next prosperous unicorn brand. Through his venture capital and investing experience, Jason has helped to build several outstanding consumer-based, founder-led brands including the reputable LEON, Honest Burgers and Rapha. Active Partners have also recently invested in my own brand TALA in our $5.7m seed round, Jason himself joining the board.

While getting your head around investment may seem like a minefield, obtaining funding could be the difference between making one's business a success, or having it never take off the ground. Investors like Jason offer so much more than just funding - they also provide founders with business advice, industry contacts and innovation, riding all the highs and lows along the way.

Today I get the inside scoop on entrepreneurship from an investor's standpoint, including the process of securing investments, marshalling resources and utilising opportunities to achieve the unicorn.

Topics:

• Early years in the retail sector at the Woolworths Group

• Investible businesses and their equally investible founders

• Should I seek funding for my business?

• 'The reality of pitching is NOT Dragons Den'

• Investment in TALA (I get roasted)

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Nicola Kilner is the co-founder and CEO of DECIEM, ‘the abnormal beauty company’ and hub of science-backed beauty brands that pave the future for skincare. Part of the DECIEM family ‘The Ordinary’ has taken the skincare world by storm, providing an evolving collection of clinical technologies and treatments at drugstore prices. In just 9 years DECIEM has completely revolutionised the beauty industry, its long-term mission to curate brands that educate and inform consumers about products best for their skin.

Starting her career as a sponsored beauty buyer for Boots, Nicola is not short of corporate beauty exposure. As a CEO Nicola has navigated $2.2 billion-dollar sale to Estée Lauder, achieving nearly £500m in annual sales and in 2021 she made the Forbes 40 Under 40 list. She is also, much to my delight and surprise, one of my investors at TALA.

In our heartfelt conversation Nicola and I discuss the extraordinary growth of DECIEM, her personal successes as a CEO and friendship with co-founder Brandon Truaxe who tragically passed in 2019. Today, with one product being reported to be sold every second, I delve into Nicola’s story of success, heartbreak, and phenomenal business growth.

Topics:

• Early career and sponsorship from Boots

• Building 10 brands at once and the fun of being a start-up

• Co-founding and Nicola’s close relationship with Brandon

• Brandon’s public mental health decline

• Taking on new responsibilities: becoming a mother and becoming sole CEO

• Phenomenal growth during COVID-19

• Building an inclusive company, women in the workplace, flexible and remote working

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My guest today is Tolani Shoneye, writer, producer, host of 10/10 Would Recommend and 1/3 of The Receipts Podcast - a leading award-winning UK podcast and one of my personal favourites for YEARS. While Tolani is best known for hosting The Receipts, she has established herself as a trusted voice that resonates with millennial women on and off the mic. A former beauty editor for Buzzfeed UK, Tolani's credits include Elle, The Independent and Refinery29. Her breadth as a creative is undeniable as a one-time playwright for the Young Vic, with commissioned monologues under her belt and TV credits including hit Netflix series Top Boy. 

Topics

Building a career based on your talents

Testing and learning to build a career

The joy of storytelling

The importance of taking opportunities and dreaming big

Dealing with grief at work 

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Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Ben Tuloh and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is Nicola Elliot, Founder and Creative Director of NEOM Organics - one of the first, and fastest growing wellbeing brands in the UK, which specialises in 100% natural fragrances. Nicola’s inspiration for NEOM came whilst working as a magazine editor, when she realised the wellbeing of her friends and colleagues was suffering due to the demands of their fast-paced lives. She chose to retrain in aromatherapy and fast forward to today, NEOM has 4 standalone stores and is stocked with renowned retailers. I'm so thrilled to have her on today.

Topics

Women in work and women in entrepreneurship

Turning a side hustle into a business

Identifying your ideal customer

Working mothers

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Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Ben Tuloh and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is George Heaton, Co-Founder of luxury British streetwear brand Represent. Represent was founded by George and his brother Mike in 2012 after he started creating T-shirts while studying at the University of Salford. The brand now has more than 150 stockists worldwide, including Selfridges and Harvey Nichols in the UK. Inspired by British designs, the brothers showcase their ranges at top fashion destinations worldwide, and their pieces have been featured in top publications from British GQ to Vogue Paris. I discovered George and Represent recently and was instantly struck by their strength of brand, a quality as essential as it is rare in creating a powerful business today. I’m delighted to be joined by George today. 

Topics

How Represent made the transition from T-shirt brand to a high-end streetwear 

Rules to live your life by

Pivoting a business

Conscious scaling vs. going viral

How Represent found its USP

The rule of continuous improvement

Knowing your strengths

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Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Hunter Charlton and video editing by Ben Tulloh.

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Today we’re talking about how to become more confident. I really believe that confidence might just be the key to happiness, whether it’s in your career, your personal relationships, or even just how you talk to yourself. And understanding the root cause has shown me that confidence is something you can learn, it’s like any skill. And if there’s one thing I love - it’s learning skills. So i’m excited to break it down.

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READING LIST

I owe a huge amount to the writers & podcasters below whose work I researched for this episode!

Mel Robbins on Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZn2Q4IU53k

Amy Cuddy on Body Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc

For the original confidence-competence research: Stajkovic, A. D., & Luthans, F. (1998). "Self-Efficacy and Work-Related Performance: A Meta-Analysis." Psychological Bulletin, 124(2), 240-261.

Nicole Vignola, Rewire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=asc_df_0241661838/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2245301829665970926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&mcid=33e083c8d74835588d255c6e2da45c7a&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=2245301829665970926-0241661838-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2245301829665970926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&gad_source=1

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My guest today is Dr Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science at LSE and the author of recently published Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future you Want, which is all about how to create a framework that will move you towards your goals. Her academic writings have been published in international journals and she currently advises the UK Government as a board member on the Skills and Productivity Board. I first met Grace when we were guests on the Going for Goal podcast by Women’s Health talking all things procrastination. I was fascinated by her take on these topics, and I am thrilled to have her on today.

Dr Grace Lordan is the author of Think Big Take Small Steps and Build the Future you want, and her website is www.gracelordan.com

Instagram @g.lordan

Twitter gracelordan

Topics

The science of work

Why you don't need to work 24/7

Challenges of writing

Building resicilenece

What you need to look for if you want a fulfilling career

Using behavioural science to boost your pitch

Importance of practising gratitude

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Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/

Keep updated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-beverley-574a10102/

Shop Sustainable Style at TALA: http://wearetala.com

Get everything you need to reach your fitness goals at SHREDDY: http://shreddy.com

Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Ben Tulloh and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is Reece Wabara, CEO of Manière De Voir - former professional footballer turned e-commerce powerhouse. West Midlands born Reece began his career playing for Manchester City in the Under 16s team and went on to play for the England U21 squad before a strategic pivot into the fashion industry. 

MDV, the design-driven brand founded by Reece in 2013 has gone on to see incredible growth, listed in the most recent Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100, and with 187% year on year increase in net revenue, worn by stars from Raheem Sterling to Anthony Joshua. Reece is vocal online about his views on strategy and leadership, and I’m very excited to have him here today to delve deeper into what got him here.

Topics

Importance of brand identity

Creating affordable luxury

Reinvention

The definition of success

Reece's journey to starting MDV

Instagram vs reality

Reading to further yourself

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Get everything you need to reach your fitness goals at SHREDDY: http://shreddy.com

Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Silvia Malnati, video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is Shopé Delano, VP of Marketing at Charlie Oscar, a new-era group of digital consumer brands, and Founder of her own upcoming workwear brand Kind Regards . Shopé's internet life began back in 2010, with a fashion blog and youtube channel that saw her work freelance with the likes of Nike, Puma and ASOS. After a successful stint in academia, she entered the world of startups and venture capital, working with the likes of Depop, Forward Partners and now Charlie Oscar. I originally came into contact with Shopé after her viral open letter to working women - I read it and just had to message her about just how nail-on-head it was - so we got talking about the topics in my book, and her work. I’m incredibly excited to have her join me today.

Topics

Brand building

Content creation

The pressure to have a 'purpose'

The representation of working women

Finding enjoyment in your career, especially at the beginning 

Girlboss culture

The art of doing nothing

The dangers of comparing yourself to others on social media

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Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/

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Shop Sustainable Style at TALA: http://wearetala.com

Get everything you need to reach your fitness goals at SHREDDY: http://shreddy.com

Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Stuart Beckwith and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is Steven Bartlett, the 28-year-old founder of social media marketing agency Social Chain. From a bedroom in Manchester, Steven dropped out of his university course and built what would become one of the world’s most influential social media companies at just 21 years old, before taking his company public at 27 with a market valuation of almost £200m. Steven’s debut book, 'Happy Sexy Millionaire, is a Sunday Times Bestseller and more recently Steven and I chatted on his own podcast about self-belief, mental health, running a business and pretty much everything in between. I’m excited to have him here today to continue that conversation.

Topics:

Quitting in order to succeed

Exiting a multi-million dollar business

A business case for doing the right thing

Building your confidence every day

The compounding effect of self-doubt

His future business plans

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Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/

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Shop Sustainable Style at TALA: http://wearetala.com

Get everything you need to reach your fitness goals at SHREDDY: http://shreddy.com

Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Stuart Beckwith and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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My guest today is Conna Walker, Founder and CEO of House of CB and Mistress Rocks. Conna started House of CB at just age 17 with a £3,000 family loan. Since then House of CB has grown into a multi-million-pound business with over 40 retail locations and a worldwide community of over 3m. Worn by Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Lopez, the Kardashians, and many more... Conna’s business is an innovator in brand marketing and her goal is to embrace the female form in order to champion female empowerment. Conna is one of the youngest, and most successful entrepreneurs in the online fashion retail space, I’ve always admired her vision and clarity of brand identity, and I am so excited to chat to her today.

Topics:

Does your business need a USP?

Being a 'Girlboss'

Being a business owner in the public eye

Having confidence in your vision

The cycle of creativity

The reality of running a business

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Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/

Keep updated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-beverley-574a10102/

Shop Sustainable Style at TALA: http://wearetala.com

Get everything you need to reach your fitness goals at SHREDDY: http://shreddy.com

Working Hard, Hardly Working is produced by Burning Bright Audio, the series producer is Ben Tulloh, editing by Hunter Charlton and video editing by Chris Ahjem.

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In this podcast series, author and entrepreneur Grace Beverley moves away from the traditional 9-5 work rhetoric, to get a better understanding of what ACTUALLY goes on behind the scenes and how that looks for us as individuals. Are you good at taking time off? What’s the side to your work life that no one else sees? How do you avoid burnout? Each week Grace and her guest open an honest dialogue about these topics, and share practical tips to help make our work and home lives more balanced, successful and fulfilling.

This podcast accompanies the launch of Grace’s debut novel and Sunday Times Best Seller; Working Hard, Hardly Working.

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Today, I'm joined by Joe Wicks, a fitness coach, author, and entrepreneur who has become a household name for millions and simultaneously built himself a business empire. Joe has had a significant impact on the world of health and fitness, known to many as “The Body Coach.” He rocketed to fame with his lean in 15 approach, bringing together 15-minute meals and HIIT workouts. His online workouts, particularly during the pandemic, became a lifeline for millions of families, with his “PE with Joe” sessions gaining hundreds of thousands of views every day while schools were closed.

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JOE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodycoach/?hl=en

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Lavinia Errico is the original queen of wellness. Back in the 90s, she set up Equinox alongside her brothers. They were the pioneers of gyms that were built for young city-dwellers. Their business was at the heart of the rise of the wellness boom and Lavinia’s story is incredible. But what I really didn’t expect is how incredible her thoughts were on the importance of reinvention and transformation after something like Equinox.

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LAVINIA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoy/

Lavinia's Community Movejoy: https://movejoy.life/

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If you have a corporate job, you have to watch this episode.

Today, I’m so excited to be joined by Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director at Google UK. Debbie has not only been a trailblazer in the digital and tech industries, but she’s also someone who has continuously pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the corporate world.

I wanted this episode to be a manual for exactly how to build your dream corporate career, we get into the weeds of what it takes to get ahead, the key difference with high performers, the art of being a good manager, and generally how to navigate the complexities of the corporate world.

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DEBBIE:

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/debbie-w-62b2a44

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I’ve given myself an excuse to spend hours researching the topics I wish I knew more about so you don’t need to read a whole book to understand something important.

So I've started with one of the most important things I've researched over the last few years: how to channel your overthinking and make it your superpower.

The episode is only 35 minutes long, so perfect for your morning hot girl walk! Let me know what you think!

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A huge thank you to Jemma Sbeg for sharing her wisdom with us for this episode.

Listen to The Psychology of Your 20s here: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/

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READING LIST

I owe a huge amount to the writers & podcasters below whose work I researched for this episode!

Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-stop-overthinking-everything

Daniel Kahneman, Thinking Fast & Slow: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576/ref=asc_df_0141033576/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12857937252744557368&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435178138&psc=1&mcid=cf580ab98b2039838f3039821818c08d&hvocijid=12857937252744557368-0141033576-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

Rewire, Nicole Vignola: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=asc_df_0241661838/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9115264378744171287&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&mcid=33e083c8d74835588d255c6e2da45c7a&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=9115264378744171287-0241661838-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

Atomic Habits, James Clear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941834/ref=asc_df_1847941834/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9115264378744171287&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435177618&psc=1&mcid=5f87ef6d64c43173a6fbda470bbfcbf1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=9115264378744171287-1847941834-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1

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I couldn’t come to LA and not do an episode with a biohacker. Kayla Barnes Lentz is on a mission to live for as long as she can.

She’s dedicated her life to optimising her brain health, and works to a very specific schedule to do so. She even owns her own clinic that specialises in ‘longevity medicine’.

I’m so fascinated by people like Kayla, and to be totally honest, a little sceptical. But her advice on what we can take into our lives was really simple & accessible.

Ever since I started this podcast I wanted to gain new perspectives on what success looks like to a vast array of experts, and biohacking is an extremely male-dominated space, so it was be fascinating to hear Kayla’s perspective.

Disclaimer: This episode, including any experimental results presented, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Individuals seeking medical advice should consult with a licensed physician.

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KAYLA:

https://www.kaylabarnes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/?hl=en

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TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation is deeply moving and a testament to the power of vulnerability and perseverance. It also contains potentially triggering topics including PTSD, suicide & childbirth & post-natal trauma, so if you’d rather not hear about those topics, you might want to give this one a miss.

Today, I'm joined by Louise Thompson, a woman with an incredible story of resilience and strength. You might know Louise as a TV personality or online star focused on wellness & fitness, but over the last 5 years, her life has been turned upside down by a series extremely traumatic events. Her experience is a raw and honest account of the challenges she endured, from battling PTSD to navigating the complexities of recovery, both mentally and physically. I can't thank her enough for joining me.

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LOUISE:

Lucky by Louise Thompson (£22, Ebury Spotlight) is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucky-Learning-again-Louise-Thompson/dp/152992376X

IG: https://www.instagram.com/louise.thompson/

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Today I'm joined by the incredibly talented singer-songwriter and record producer, Kamille. Kamille has made a monumental impact on the music industry. She’s won a Grammy, a Brit Award & been nominated for a mercury prize, all before releasing her debut album. Her background that spans everything from penning chart-topping hits for artists like Little Mix, Sam Smith, and Mabel, to now seeing huge success as an independent solo artist. Her co-writing and co-production credits have accumulated to over 6.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, as well as 25 UK Platinum certifications, 5 UK #1 singles, 19 UK Top 10 singles, #1 singles in over 15 countries. Her views on success are so inspiring.

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KAMILLE:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kamille/?hl=en

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XSz7OqyhKBKRq4ZU8WpAo

LATEST SINGLE, FREAK: https://open.spotify.com/album/2B9hefcqfF3iOnAdzto2VF

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Irene Agbontaen is a someone whose career is defined by being the change she wanted to see. Back in 2018, she was becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of clothes on the market for taller women, so she took matters into her own hands and founded TTYA, which stands for Taller Than Your Average. The brand saw monumental success, however, since then, she's curated a multifaceted career for herself just by saying yes.

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IRENE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/irenettya/?hl=en

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CHAPTERS

0:00 introduction

1:39 Her childhood & aspirations

10:15 Having a picture of what you want to do

12:14 How she got her first big break

19:49 Hustling to get her brand off the ground

27:12 Getting her first order from selfridges

29:19 True hustle & running club nights

34:34 The biggest challenges she faced

42:17 How to turn everything into an opportunity

50:00 Not changing yourself to fit a career

56:20 Buying 2 properties & how she did it

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Dream guest klaxon!! This week on Working Hard, Hardly Working, I’m speaking to the incredible Jen Atkin, the founder of OUAI and one of the world’s most influential hairstylists. She started out as a young stylist who moved to LA with $300 dollars in her pocket, and has since transformed the hair and beauty industry with her innovative approach and celebrity clientele. From styling stars like Chrissy Teigen & The Kardashians to building OUAI, a beloved haircare brand with a huge focus on incredible product, Jen’s journey is a masterclass in how to get to the top of an industry, and create true, long-lasting success. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good success story, this episode is for you!

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JEN:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenatkinhair/?hl=en

OUAI: https://theouai.co.uk/

MANE: https://heymane.com/

BOOK: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/jen-atkin

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Roxie is a self-development coach, manifesting expert, and best-selling author known for her empowering and transformative approach to self-help. But what really sets her apart is her incredible personal journey.

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ROXIE:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/roxienafousi/?hl=en

WEBSITE: https://roxienafousi.com/

BOOKS: https://roxienafousi.com/books/manifest/

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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This episode has been a long time coming, when I tell you I’ve been wanting to have Tash Oakley on for YEARS. She’s one of the OG influencers, but has used her platform to monetise her platform into a business that’s lasted decades, where many others have fallen by the wayside. As the co-founder of the internationally acclaimed brand Monday Swimwear, she has revolutionized the industry with her keen eye for design and deep knowledge of viral content.

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TASH:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tashoakley/

Monday Swimwear: https://mondayswimwear.com/

Excessively Obsessed: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/natasha-oakley/excessively-obsessed/9780349437927/

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MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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We’ve had a lot of entrepreneurs on this podcast, many are in the midst of growing their company. But Ankur Nagpal has been there done that, got the millions.

He’s reached the goal so many entrepreneurs work towards, selling his edu- tech company Teachable for a 9-figure sum in 2020. Ankur has ticked off so many accolades, Forbes 30u30, tens of millions of dollars in funding, and of course a large exit. But behind the accolades are more challenges than you might expect, from getting a cease and desist from Facebook, to almost being kicked out of the country. I’m so thankful to Ankur for being so open about his journey. 

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ANKUR:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ankurna/?hl=en

TWITTER/X: https://x.com/ankurnagpal

CARRY: https://www.instagram.com/carryhq_/?hl=en

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MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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Frankie Bridge has been working since the age of 12, and before her 30th birthday she’d sold 10 million records, and had 19 UK top ten singles, both as part of S Club Juniors, and then The Saturdays. Frankie has achieved things so many would dream of, but today she told me after each career move, she felt like a failure, and that she didn’t have control over her future & career. This is an episode about reinvention, not being scared to find your feet over & over again, and having the courage to create the future you want for yourself.

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FRANKIE:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/frankiebridge/?hl=en-gb

Faves The Edit: https://www.instagram.com/favestheedit/

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MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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Episode 100!! We've made it!!

I truly cannot believe that we’ve made it to 100 episodes, but at the same time it still feels like the beginning. I’ve said it in pretty much every episode so far, but my aim for this was always to have interesting, advice-filled conversations, with fascinating people. When I started 100 episodes ago, I was frustrated that “life improvement” podcasts were either just positioned as health, or productivity, and how in fact it really stretches so much further than that. Whether you’ve listened to one episode, or one hundred, I can’t thank you enough for being part of the journey - this podcast has always been guided by what you want to learn & improve on, so never stop sending ideas and making this podcast alongside me! I’m so grateful and we have huge huge plans for the future so here’s to the next 100!

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EPISODES FEATURED:

John Amaechi: gracebeverley.komi.io/podcast/ep-76-why-youre-struggling-with-motivation-and-how-to-fix-it-with-john-amaechi-obe?id=f245b6bd-05de-4ecd-bf61-e116025b80e9

Kate Moyle: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cKOEHSsMRuMaWa1o7meB1?si=5ec2e4302923466d

Vivian Tu: gracebeverley.komi.io/podcast/ep-86-how-to-change-your-relationship-with-your-finances-forever-with-vivian-tu?id=f245b6bd-05de-4ecd-bf61-e116025b80e9

Sharmadean Reid: https://open.spotify.com/episode/73UnPKyTbpBE7yXkBePMN5?si=8386e477267d41f6

Jason Fox: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wwipdm3cQLxDYihB6gD54?si=2f29bbee42424d3e

Ben Gallagher: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Qp021I7ZW2SAXTHGmi8jj?si=fde87f36f2904810

Candace Brathwaite: https://open.spotify.com/episode/73UnPKyTbpBE7yXkBePMN5?si=f669d199247e48f3

Dr Hazel Wallace: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6OGYQBxouN4fCuh5NqCX6A?si=3f9c477e6ac64dbe

Will Ahmed: gracebeverley.komi.io/podcast/ep-88-the-grit-it-takes-to-turn-your-idea-into-a-billion-dollar-reality-with-whoops-will-ahmed?id=f245b6bd-05de-4ecd-bf61-e116025b80e9

Rangan Chatterjee: gracebeverley.komi.io/podcast/ep-83-why-the-first-5-minutes-of-your-day-are-the-most-important-with-dr-rangan-chatterjee?id=f245b6bd-05de-4ecd-bf61-e116025b80e9

Caroline Hirons: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aUFuHqdIQ6bl1lzK4kbWH?si=1547f73d78fb43e1

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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Amy Lentz is a work-life fairy godmother. She’s spent years becoming an expert in HR, working for big corporates and even The White House during the Obama administration. If you have any questions at all about how to nail a job interview, how to present properly, how to manage, how to get a promotion, how to give feedback, Amy’s got the answer. The brief for this episode was every work question you’ve ever wanted answered, and I think we did a pretty good job of covering things!

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HACK YOUR HR:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hackyourhr/?hl=en

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@hackyourhr?lang=en

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MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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This week I’m joined by Jake Browne and Gary Meehan - the co-founders of a brand-new company called Retrograde that's on a mission to democratise the creator industry using AI, helping creators earn more from their work. And here’s the wildest bit, I’m the other co-founder! This podcast has always been about sharing my business learnings, and it seems crazy not to talk about my biggest learning curve of the last few months, founding Retrograde.

I wanted this episode to be a raw and real conversation about our journey to date, the reality of what it's been like, how we’ve taken our idea & made it into something real, why the creator industry is crying out for change and what we think this company can be. I really hope you enjoy it.

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SIGN UP TO THE RETROGRADE WAITLIST HERE: https://rebrand.ly/2zhnecq

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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Candace Nelson is a living breathing example of how to turn your passion into profit. After quitting her career in investment banking, she had plans to go to business school, but changed them last minute to instead do what she called a Pastry MBA, and to hone her baking craft. She started Sprinkles Cupcakes from her small flat in 2005, nearly 20 years later, Candace has sold over 200m cupcakes from her bakeries and cupcake ATMs across the country. The story of how she achieved this growth is wild, and includes cameos from Tom Cruise and Oprah From featuring on the US version of Dragon’s Den, Shark Tank, to being a judge on Netflix’s cupcake wars, Candace has created a baking empire,  and I can’t wait for you to hear all about it.

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CANDACE'S LINKS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/?hl=en

Her book, Sweet Success: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1400231507/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1685421586&sr=8-2-spons

Pizzana: https://pizzana.com/

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SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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Radhi Devlukia is a nutritionist & plant-based cook whose ethos is all about bringing together the latest research in nutrition, with the ancient practices she’s so passionate about, and the results are fascinating. She’s just released her debut cookbook, Joyfull, which was an instant New York Times bestseller, it was such a great read. So, if you’re feeling like you’re struggling with connection, and you’re teetering on burnout, take a moment to watch this conversation, I know you won’t regret it.

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RADHI'S LINKS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/?hl=en

Her book, Joyfull: https://www.joyfullbook.com/

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MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/

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SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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We’ve done rebranding (planning for 2025), we’ve done discipline (actually sticking to your routine), and so the third and final part of the new year mini series is all about getting yourself in the right mental state to be able to achieve those new shiny goals you set for yourself.

I discovered Maya a few months ago, and loved her approach to mental fitness as something we actually work on & train, compared to just talking about our ‘mental health’ as something we all have. So this episode is essentially a free session with a renowned brain coach, we did guided visualisations (permission to lol at my meditation face), she taught me how to mentally rehearse like Venus Williams & also said the best advice quote I think we’ve ever had in 122 episodes, hope you love it! 

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Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/E528/gracebeverleypod

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MAYA

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maya.mental.fitness/?hl=en

Website: https://mayaraichoora.com/

Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1% by Maya Raichoora is published by Rider (Penguin Random House) on 27 March.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

3:49: Working Hard or Hardly Working?

4:48: The diagnosis that changed her life aged 15

10:05: How much her healing journey was her mindset

13:47: The difference between mental health & mental fitness

18:56: The pillars of mental fitness

20:55: Why training our brain gets harder after 25

22:33: How to implement it into your life

24:57: The basics of visualisation

27:30: Showing the power of visualisation

31:25: The difference between visualisation & overthinking

24:27: The second arrow parable

35:56: Controlling your emotions when you're exhausted

42:27: How long does it take to build confidence

44:20: How to stop falling back into your old routines

46:31: How to stop using your past as validation

49:02: How to communicate your growth to others

55:33: The best advice she's ever been given

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RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

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