Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you Wanna Be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.Today, we're joined by the incredible Lirian Santos, a London-based Brazilian football freestyler and a powerhouse in content creation. With over 500k followers on TikTok and Instagram and modelling gigs for brands like USA Pro and Nike, Lirian is revolutionising how we see and engage with women's football.In this episode, we'll explore Lirian's entrepreneurial drive, which she credits to her parents who overcame discrimination to provide for their family. We'll also delve into her passion for freestyle football and her role in filling the significant gap of female content creators in the sport. From p

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you Wanna Be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm your host, Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community devoted to amplifying diverse voices. If you want to make your voice heard, visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can elevate your podcast.Today, we have an extraordinary guest: Philippa Tuttiettt. Philippa is no stranger to breaking barriers, both in sports and business. She represented Wales in Seven Six Nations championships and the 2014 Rugby World Cup, all while establishing and running Female Builders and Interiors, the UK’s first building company to offer an all-female workforce, back in 2007. Beyond rugby and construction, Philippa also shines as a pundit, offering her expert insights into the sport she loves so dearly.In this episode, we delve into how Philippa manages to blur the line between work and play, bui

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.Today, we're incredibly lucky to have Ayesha McGowan with us. Ayesha's not just any cyclist; she's the first African-American woman pro road cyclist. Her journey is the epitome of passion, starting from her days as a preschool music teacher to being a commuter cyclist in college, and now, a groundbreaking professional in the sport.In today's episode, we'll uncover Ayesha's transition from cycling to work to dominating races. We’ll also dive into the importance of representation in cycling, and Ayesha’s initiative "A Quick Brown Fox," which aims to empower women of colour in the sport. You don't want to

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less.I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.Today, we're joined by Hélène Guillaume, the CEO and founder of WILD.AI. We'll dive into her multifaceted journey of tackling the barriers in women's health and sports. From synchronised swimming and ultra-marathons to balancing work and motherhood, Hélène is revolutionising the way we think about women's health. In this episode, you’ll get to hear why she’s fighting against the under-researched state of women's health and the audacity that led her to go on stage with her baby. If you've ever felt the system was stacked against you, you won't want to miss Hélène's revolutionary

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less.I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.Today, we're diving into the world of fitness and inclusivity with Tig Hodson, the co-founder of Strongher. Tig is revolutionising the fitness industry by addressing its glaring gaps in representation. With Strongher, she's creating a space that's as focused on mental well-being as it is on physical strength. Today we'll delve into her journey from having no role models to becoming one, her take on the current fitness landscape, and why representation in fitness is so important. Get ready for an empowering session!What a transformative conversation wi

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level..Today, we have the remarkable Eniola Aluko joining us. From scoring 33 goals for the England national team to her pioneering work as Sporting Director at both Aston Villa Women and Angel City FC, Eniola's influence on and off the pitch is unparalleled. In today's conversation, we'll explore her journey into football, her British-Nigerian identity, and how she’s become a beacon for change in women's football and sports leadership. Eniola also talks about the struggle for representation in sports, dealing with racism, and her views on politics and identity. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.Today, we have an episode that I've been eagerly waiting to share. We're diving deep with none other than Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a true titan in the world of athletics.Shelly-Ann isn't just an athlete; she's a beacon of determination and perseverance. Often hailed as one of the greatest female sprinters ever, her accolades speak volumes—14 World Championship gold medals, the only sprinter with 5 world titles in the 100m, and eight Olympic medals. But it's not just about the awards; it's about the story behind them.In today's episode, we dive deep into Shelly-Ann's remarkable journey - from

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level.I’m beyond thrilled to bring you an episode with a real game-changer today—Hope Powell. Hope Powell is no stranger to breaking barriers. She's a football icon who's shattered glass ceilings at every turn, from playing to coaching. She was the first woman to achieve a Pro License and the first black person to be named coach of any English National Football Team. But beyond her trailblazing accomplishments, she’s an advocate for diversity, inclusion, and fighting adversity.In today's episode, we're diving into Hope's incredible journey. You'll learn about her transition from a y

Hello and welcome to Wanna Be, the podcast that takes you from where you are to where you wanna be, in 30 minutes or less. I'm Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency committed to amplifying diverse voices. Want to unleash your voice? Visit contentisqueen.org to discover our creator community and how we can take your podcast to the next level..Season 6 is all about Women in Sport and Fitness, and we’re kicking things off with someone who knows all about breaking barriers.Today’s guest is Shaina West, a stunt actor, martial artist, and real-life warrior. After surviving a motorcycle accident, Shaina channelled her resilience to become The Samurider, teaching herself martial arts and landing a role in Marvel's Black Widow. She's breaking stereotypes and paving the way for black women in the industry.In this episode, we dive into Shaina's transformative journey, exploring her recovery, self-taught martial arts training, evolution in

Welcome to Wanna Be. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast production company and community that connects brands with the next generation of audio talent.You always look for fresh inspiration and new perspectives if you're anything like me. I'm thrilled to let you know that today, we're featuring a special episode of Jimi Famurewa's new podcast, "Where’s Home Really?" on our feed.In this episode, Jimi sits down with the hilarious and talented comedian and entertainer Stephen K Amos to explore his journey and the question of where he calls home. I'm always eager to hear from successful people who've been there and done that, and Stephen's insights are sure to be entertaining and thought-provoking.Now, Jimi's podcast may not have the same focus as ours. S

Hello, and welcome to Wanna Be. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community for ambitious podcasters. Welcome to a special bonus episode for my parenting special. If you listened to the previous episodes, you would have heard me say that while every guest is a parent, this isn’t a parenting podcast, so expect the same great practical steps to elevate your career. And that remains true for this episode too.Before we get to my next incredible guest- We’ve opened applications for our 2022 Micro-grant for Podcasters Programme. If you have a podcast idea that the world needs to hear, you can apply for a grant of £2500 or £5000. Applications are open now at https://bit.ly/podmicrogrant or visit contentisqueen.org and head to News. Applications close on Nove

Welcome to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Happy Black History Month! I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast community that specialises in empowering and amplifying underrepresented voices, specifically women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.  Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.  Today’s guest is Zeba Blay is a film and culture critic whose writing has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Film Quarterly and The Village Voice to name a few. Zeba has spent her nearly decade-long career writing about pop culture at the intersection of race, gender, and identity; being one of the first people to coin the term #CarefreeBlackGirls on Twitter in 2013 to create a space to celeb

Welcome the Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Happy Black History Month! I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast community that specialises in empowering and amplifying underrepresented voices, specifically women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.  Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry. But this month we’re going to spend some time looking back as well as forward. Today’s guest is writer, stylist and consultant Aja Barber whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape.  Aja has amassed a platform of over 200k Instagram followers who look to her for insights, education and knowledge on what’s happening in the world of sustainable fashion and consumer

Welcome to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Happy Black History Month! I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast community that specialises in empowering and amplifying underrepresented voices, specifically women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.  Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry. But this month we’re going to spend some time looking back as well as forward.  [STING]Today’s guest is Alayo Akinkugbe who is the Founder and Mastermind of @ABlackHistoryOfArt on Instagram which she founded in February 2020. Alayo is an Art History graduate from Cambrisge University and is studying her MA in Curating at Courtald. Through @ABlackHistoryOfArt Alayo highlights overlooked blac

Welcome the Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Happy Black History Month! I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast community that specialises in empowering and amplifying underrepresented voices, specifically women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.  Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry. But this month we’re going to spend some time looking back as well as forward.  Today’s guest is Fiona Compton a Historian, Filmmaker and visual Artists. Fiona is also the Founder of the incredibly popular Instagram Page, Know Your Caribbean a platform dedicated to the enrichment of the history and culture of the Caribbean. Fiona is also a podcast host and you can hear her on the Relateable podcast a sa

Welcome to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. Happy Black History Month! I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast community that specializes in empowering and amplifying underrepresented voices, specifically women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.  Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry. But this month we’re going to spend some time looking back as well as forward.Today’s guest is the self-proclaimed Gen-Z historian Kahlil Greene. Kahlil Greene is an online educator with ~500,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms! He was recently profiled in The New York Times for his digital education work.

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now. You can now become a member and get unlimited access to both of our podcast studios for just £199 a month. Head on over to Contentisqueen.org to learn more.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Today I’m back with three uplifting guests who are going to help you:Think about your video presenceTo not chase the things everyone else is doingAnd check in with your body</l

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Today I’m back with three inspiring guests who are going to help you:Reimagine your life and your purposeMake gratitude part of your daily practicePress pause on overworkingLet’s get into itToday’s guest is Robert Hartwell the Founder and Artistic Director of The Broadway Collective

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Today I’m back with three inspiring guests who are going to help you:Understand why seeing is believingTo be more playful and curiousHow to start prioritising yourself and your wellbeingLet’s get into itToday’s guest is actress Sharon Duncan-Brewster who is a familiar face to many Br

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Today I have three exceptional guests who are going to help you:Understand the power of working with other peopleOvercome restrictions and limitations placed upon you and help youFigure out why it’s necessary to shake things up to achieve growthLet’s get into it.I’m very e

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Coming up are three phenomenal guests who are about to help you:Own your identityFind the power in communityAnd.. why you should check in with your body before it’s too lateLet’s do thisIn today’s episode, I’m super pumped to bring you a soul-enriching conversation with Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model, entrepreneur and activist who focuses on menstruation, body politics, mental health and intimacy. Kenny’s goal is to start open and res

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Coming up are three phenomenal guests who are about to help you:Find out how stop repelling the things you wantLearn how to take your influences and create something unique and distinct.Discover why nobody can be left behind in the quest to build a just worldLet’s get into it!Today I’m super excited to bring you Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Estelle.You probably know Estelle already but I’m going to introduce her anywa

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.In this episode, my three brilliant guests are going to help you:Explore your angerAccept your strengths and limitationsUnderstand why not everything is for you!Let’s get into it!I want to introduce you to Charlie Craggs who is the award-winning author of To My Trans Sisters. She’s a trans activist and founder of Nail Transphobia- an organisation that exists to educate people on trans issues and make new allies, while also delivering g

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! I’ Imriel Morgan Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.In this episode, we’re bringing you 3 Phenomenal human beings who I respect and adore and today they’ll help you:Understand why you need to prioritise restFeel more at peace with yourselfBreak out of your obsessive thinkingBuckle up as it’ll go faster than you think!I want to introduce you to Lee Litumbe who is an incredible content creator, travel photographer and blogger. Lee celebrates Africa through her content and travel photogr

Welcome back to the 4th Season of the Wanna Be Podcast- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! I’ Imriel Morgan Founder of Content is Queen a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now!Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.In this episode, we’re bringing you 3 Phenomenal human beings who I have the utmost respect and admiration for who will help you:Feel less anxious or overwhelmed about your moneyHelp you say yes to the work that gives you joy and no to those that don’tFind your TRUE worthThen you’re in the right place!That’s a wrap on episode 1, thank you so much for listening to the end. I hope this half an hour has been a calm

We're back and we're better! In Season 4 you can find more entertainment and creative industry legends. This season, you'll be hearing from three successful go-getters in each episode to uncover the challenges they face in their careers, learn the routines they’ve developed to navigate this world and discover the books and podcasts that helped to shape their lives.Wanna Be Season 4 will be back on Wednesday 10th March. Be sure to be subscribed, wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m back with Melissa Silverstein; if you didn’t catch her on Monday's episode talking about imposter syndrome, it’s a must-listen.Melissa is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-­founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership ­­at Barnard College in NYC on February 22-25thMelissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase, the major film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from The Women and Hollywood site.She has written for The Guardian, The Washington Post, NY Times, and many other publications.In today’s episode we talk about breaking big news items, she recently broke the news about Michelle Williams being paid less than Mark Wahlberg for blogging, and how Women and Hollywood got started, we talk about the p

This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Yes, she actually drew all of the characters! Lisa has published 2 books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. Lisa has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman.In today’s episode, we cover what Lisa’s day to day life is like as a production designer. We touch on the process of creating characters and bringing them to life with animation. Lisa was incredibly transparent about her insecurities about managing people and taking on her first leadership role on such a huge production. Lisa talks about what drives her to create and it might be a little unexpected. We also cover the one experience that has helped her growth.From this episode, you’ll get the ins and outs of creating a smash hit ani

Not too long ago you sent Prisca and me a question that's been on your mind for a while. You needed an answer to that sticky situation, and now hooray it's here! The great news is you weren't alone when you sent in your questions, but you're going to love the answers to the other questions too. Have a listen and remember to encourage your business buddies to send in their Q's too.Here's what we go to answer:Should I leave my job?How do I get more clients for my business?When’s the right time to share my vision publicly?Make sure you are following Prisca on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa she drops bars and nuggets of wisdom. Trust me her feed is a happy place, you can find out more about her agency Moyesa &amp; Co by visiting Moyesa.co.You can follow me @ImiMorgan on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferre

This week I’m joined by DJ Nikki Beatnik, she is a DJ and record producer who has spun in more than 60 countries. Nikki has served as Kelis official tour Dj for the best part of a decade, is the winner of Best DJ at the UMA’s and has been described as a “Multi-Faceted Icon” by Reebok. She has spun parties for everyone from Giuseppe Zanotti, Jay Z, Alan Carr, To The British Fashion Awards. In today’s episode, we cover the basics of getting started as a DJ, how you can rise to the top in male-dominated environments, you’ll learn how to gain respect from your peers and the attitude you need to book your first gig. We also touch on labelling and whether or not you should add 'female' to your job title. It’s just as good as the last episode, enjoy!How lovely was that! I hope that the mothers listening and you future mums take something away from this episode. You can follow Nikki on Twitter @djnikkibeatnik you check out her sets on Youtube under Beatnik.If you’re en

Today I'm joined again by Tobi Oredein. Tobi is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Ballad which is a subscription lifestyle magazine written by and for black British women. Tobi and her co-founder Bola Awoniyi were named as Forbes 30 Under 30. Tobi is also a freelance journalist, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Pool and The Debrief to name a few.How to strike a balance between sharing your personal life online to propel your business. We get into the nitty-gritty of crowdfunding, what considerations you need to make before launching. You'll learn how to handle making a mistake and the importance of not dwelling when you need to readjust your goals and targets. We talk about why leaning into your niche is the key to your success. As well as the ONE thing Tobi does that has been the most significant driver of growth for Black Ballad.You can follow Tobi on Twitter and Instagram @IAmTobiOredein, and you find out more about Black Ballad by visiti

This week I’m joined by young fashion designer Chloe Marlow, Chloe is the founder and designer of Marlow London a luxury accessories brand. Chloe attended Central St Martin and one year later launched Marlow London. Her bags have been photographed on British singer Raye, presenter Maya Jama and blogger and designer Whitney Valverde.OMG, this episode is a taster menu in actions, you will learn how to create super specific visions, debunking the law of attraction and how to make it work for you. We drill down on last episodes themes on managing anxiety, why it’s essential you celebrate your small wins and most importantly justifying a high-price point for your products and services. Pause here and get a notebook, trust me you’ll need it!Chloe is amazing right, and she’s back on Wednesday to discuss how she got started at 24 and some of the challenges she faces. Follow Chloe’s brand @Marlow_London and visit marlowlondon.com to find out more.Just a quick

This week Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa of Moyesa Co. is back for our monthly session to discuss the topic you voted for on Twitter. This month it’s all about Building Your team! We recorded this session on Instagram Live so you may hear some mention of it in the episode.In today’s episode, we cover the right time to hire, how to decide who you need, whether you should hire for skill or fit, how you find new hires, what questions you should ask when hiring and most importantly what you should do when you can’t pay.Make sure you are following Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram her feed is full of positivity and inspiration, and if you want to hire her, visit Moyesa.co their content is incredible.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopen

The Wanna Be Podcast is back for a Black History Month special, and I’m going to be sharing the stories of phenomenal black women who are almost certainly making history with their work.This week you’re in for a treat, ever since the Cartoonist series back in January I’ve wanted this week’s guest on the podcast and it was an absolute privilege to get this episode recorded in-person while she was here in London. My darlings you are about to hear from Illustrator, Author and filmmaker Vashti Harrison the brilliant Mind behind Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History which coincidentally is the Black History Month sponsor for this podcast. Vashti creates the cutest and most adorable drawing of little black girls that not only captures their innocence but their magic and strength too. My heart skips a little every time I open the Little Leaders book, and when you pick one up for yourself -or visit her social media you’ll understand why!Today you’ll learn how Vash

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.I’m so excited about today’s episode, this week’s guest is Alex Holder, Alex is a journalist and brand consultant, who writes for ELLE, Grazia, Refinery29 and the Guardian among others. Her projects have been featured everywhere from the BBC to the New Yorker, while her campaign highlighting the gender pay gap went viral and helped change an actual law. Her work has been taught in schools and debated in parliament. She has been named one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Creative Women globally and listed by the Evening Standard as one of today’s 5 Inspiring Female Leaders.Alex is the author behind the incredible book: Open Up - The Power of Talking about Money. In today’s episode we obviously talk about well.. Money. Alex breaks down the importa

This episode is action packed! Prisca is back to answer all of your brand and marketing questions.Key Takeaways:1. How to definitively get information from your peers and colleagues2. Learn how to make your brand influencer friendly3. The different types of incentives that you can try besides freebies and giveaways.4. How to get over a lack of motivation.5. Cost-effective ways to create beautiful and professional looking marketing and product shots and videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is a tattoed Bill Murray and flower obsessed woman Sapphire Bates, owner and Creative Director of The Flower Arranger who recently launched an online and IRL community for powerful creative women in business called The Coven. Sapphire is a master of curating beautiful Instagram pages which generates thousands of followers who like her gorgeous images.In today’s episode we talk about money, having entrepreneurs in your life, unconventional career paths, we also talk about why it’s ok to not love what you do. We also talk a little bit about the science and art of floristry.You can follow Sapphire on Instagram @theflowerarranger and @thecovengirlgang onI’m pleased to announce that the ShoutOut Network has opened up 10 new affordable membership options starting from £99 for either editing or recording. If you’re looking to level up your production visit shoutoutnetwork.co.uk for more info.If you’re enjoying this podcast, plea

Thank you for joining me today on this value-packed episode. We’re back with the Design Special: Meet The Cartoonists.I’m joined by illustrator and Cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Eleanor is the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Be Happy; she has also written You and a Bike and a Road, and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her work has been included in five issues of Fantagraphics' anthology MOME as well as Houghton Mifflin's Best American Comics in 2008. Eleanor has won the Eisner Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer award, and her short story In our Eden won the gold medal from the society of illustrators.In today’s episode, Eleanor gets honest about how she gets clients and how she works with Art Directors. You will learn about how to price your illustrations and what book you should refer to for pricing guidelines. She also warns you about what contracts you should not sign.To find out more about Eleanor visit doing-fine.c

Happy Holidays! I promised you a Christmas Day episode, and here it is. Getting you to where you wanna be is important it doesn't matter if it's a holiday.I hope you're feeling abundant today and even if you didn't get many presents I've got you one! More details below.This week I’m joined by brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa. The topic is executing your vision as voted by you. In today’s episode, you will learn:1. The one question you need to ask yourself before you begin executing.2.How you can stop wasting your time.3. How you to spot the difference between a break and procrastinating.4. You’ll learn how to Procrastiwork a term coined by infamous Letterer Jessica Hische5. How to set up your space to boost your productivityThis week's Support This! Goes to Wanna Be's January Design Special: Meet the Cartoonists share it with the arty types in your life. Here's the link:wannabepodcast.com

Content is Queen is proud to present you with the Black Kings this season in collaboration with the Social Mobility Commission.Welcome to the Wanna Be podcast where you can get a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThis is a special Black History Month mini-series that we’ve put together for you. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Social Mobility Commission who have helped me explore how early life opportunities can improve or hinder your chances in life.According to the ‘An Unequal Playing Field Report 51% of the soft skills that are lacking in the UK labour market are the ability to manage ones’ own time and prioritise tasks. This highlighted a huge need to explore the benefits of extra-curricular activities like sports and music. 32% of high income children take music lessons compa

Content is Queen is proud to present you with the Black Kings this season in collaboration with the Social Mobility Commission.Welcome to the Wanna Be podcast where you can get a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThis is a special Black History Month mini-series that we’ve put together for you. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Social Mobility Commission who have helped me explore how early life opportunities can improve or hinder your chances in life.According to a poll they released 44% of people say that where you end up in society is largely determined by your background. Through this series, I hope you come to learn how each guest has leveraged their opportunities to create a better life for themselves in spite of their background and circumstances.Onto this week’s

Welcome to the Wanna Be podcast where you can get a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThis is a special Black History Month mini-series that we’ve put together for you. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Social Mobility Commission who have helped us pull this miniseries together and allowed us to use their research and reports to help inform us of the issues around education, achievement and attainment.With this in mind, Content is Queen is proud to present you with the Black Kings this season.Now I promise you every episode that this podcast will be a behind the scenes look at the creative and entertainment industry. This week’s guest will be a familiar face to former Hollyoaks fans! I need for you to get to know Luti Fagbenle because if you don’t know him by name I have no doubt y

Welcome to the Wanna Be podcast where you can get a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan.This is a special Black History Month mini-series that we’ve put together for you. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Social Mobility Commission who have helped us pull this miniseries together and allowed us to use their research and reports to help inform us of the issues around education, achievement and attainment. With this in mind Content is Queen is proud to present you with the Black Kings this season.Our first guest is truly exceptional and I’m so excited to have him on the podcast. Magid Magid also known as Magic Magid. If you know you know. Magid is a Somali-British justice activist, author and a former elected politician. He was a Green Party MEP representing Yorkshire &amp; the Humber at the Eur

This week I’m joined by Ruby Raut the Founder of Wuka Wear. Wuka wear is the UK’s first-period underwear. Ruby is originally from Nepal where they practised Chhaupadi, a practice that exiled women to period huts while they were on their periods. This has lead Ruby to design and manufacture Wuka wear with no prior experience in fashion or manufacturing.She hopes that the pants will be a part of a broader conversation, but as you’ll hear in this episode, her biggest challenge is creating a business in an industry that’s taboo. The key takeaways from this episode are finding ways to overcome taboo subjects for your brand.How to be successful despite having a business that people won’t publicly share or endorse and how you can get one step closer to being successful.Huge thank you to Ruby from Wuka Wear who is currently fundraising on Kickstarter. Donate to the campaign here. Visit wuka.co.uk to find out more about the campaign, materials and all of the

It's Self-Care Awareness Week (13th-19th Nov) and this week I'm joined by the Founder of The World of Self-Care, Georgia Dodsworth. In this week's episodes Georgia shares her journey with Borderline Personality Disorder and becoming a successful freelancer while still at university studying Performance and Creative Enterprise.In this episode we talk about how Georgia set up her routine and became so disciplined. Georgia is extremely well organised when it comes to planning her days and she explains how this discipline has helped her BPD. We talk about knowing your worth and how much value you can add. More importantly the power of saying 'No' to opportunities and the mental checklist that she does before deciding that a project is worth her time. Georgia's checklist:1. What is the project.2. Do I know the company or brand? What are her views of that brand.3. How much times is the project going to take out of her day/week?4. Is the job paid

I have to apologise for this episode in advance. The audio file with my voice got corrupted, and we lost all of my audio so unfortunately, this episode doesn’t have the same conversational feel as the rest. The show must go on, and I genuinely believe it’s better to be consistent so I’ve made it work.Leslie had so much great advice and wisdom to share with budding cartoonists. I’ve narrated all of the best. The episode is broken down into ten parts, and you’ll learn how you can make money from your drawings, how to resolve conflicts when you’re collaborating, how to get your comics and illustrations published and much more.To find out more about Leslie visit milkmanner.tumblr.com or follow her on Instagram @dairyfree. You can purchase Snotgirl on Amazon; I recommend the collection. Make sure you’re subscribed to Wanna Be on iTunes, Spotify, google play, acast or your favourite podcast app to catch the next episode featuring NYT Bestselling Graphic novelist and

This week I’m excited to share that I’m joined by the futurist Natalie Kane! Natalie is the curator of Digital Design at the V&amp;A and one-half of Haunted Machines a festival that explores the unexplained mysteries of technology. In today’s episode, we talk about the questions you should ask yourself if you’re building technology or a future-proof brand. You’ll find out what it’s like to enter university when you’re the first one in the family. And finally, we talk about public speaking and the discrimination against women.Natalie is phenomenal if you’re interested in becoming a futurist yourself the make sure you are following her on Twitter @Nd_Kane. You can find out more about Haunted Machines at hauntedmachines.comBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this epis

This week I’m super pumped to bring you this episode with Ijeoma Oluo she is an incredible writer and someone I admire. Ijeoma is based in Seattle, and she is the author of the New York Times Best-Seller, So You Want to Talk about Race, published by Seal Press. She was named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017. Ijeoma is the winner of the of the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award by the American Humanist Society.If you’re not familiar with her works, she focuses on issues of race and identity, feminism, social and mental health, social justice, and the arts. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and The Guardian, among other outlets. In today’s episode, we cover Ijeoma’s love of politics, how her career plans changed and why she landed in Tech. She talks about leaving her career behind to pursue writing and some of the instability she faced when she did it. Also, stick around to hear her w

This week I’m joined by my mentor Dr Victoria Showunmi. Dr Victoria is a lecturer in Education at UCL’s Institute of Education and Maynooth University. Dr Victoria’s research interest include women, women’s development, race and identity. She has contributed to a number of books in 2017 including a chapter Feminist Pedagogy, Practice, and Activism: Improving Lives for Girls and Women. Her research has appeared in several peer-reviewed journals I recommend reading ‘Ethnic, gender and class intersections in British women’s leadership experiences’.In today’s episode, we talk about the impact transracial adoption has had on Dr Victoria’s life. We explore why we believe meritocracy doesn’t exist in the UK. You’ll learn why it’s important you don’t try to work harder but work smarter and build relationships. We touch on the very popular topic of white women weaponising their tears and the ‘angry black woman trope’ to silence black women. Dr Victoria has some very direct advice

This week I’m joined by my mentor Dr Victoria Showunmi. Dr Victoria is a lecturer in Education at UCL’s Institute of Education and Maynooth University. Dr Victoria’s research interest include women, women’s development, race and identity. She has contributed to a number of books in 2017 including a chapter Feminist Pedagogy, Practice, and Activism: Improving Lives for Girls and Women. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals which include 'The colour of class: the educational strategies of the Black middle classes; Multiculturalism and education; Rac(e)ing to class: confronting poverty and race in schools and classroom' and ‘Ethnic, gender and class intersections in British women’s leadership experiences’.In today’s episode, we talk about the reality of being the only professional black woman and the rejection that comes with it. We talk very openly about our experiences of trauma, white feminism and the damage of well-meaning liberals in the workplace. Dr Vict

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThere are very few episodes that I record that just shake me up inside and fill me with joy but the two this season were Elaine Welteroth and last week’s episode with Tasha Reiko Brown who’s hands are truly blessed! If you’re trying to get in celebrity makeup then hit her up!For the season finale, I’m very excited to bring you this week’s guest! Jameela Jamil is an actress, model, activist and former BBC Radio 1 radio presenter! You might know her from T4 or as Tahani from The Good Place. Jameela is the founder of iWeigh the platform and podcast that challenges society's definition of worth through weight by asking different thought-leaders, performers, activists, influencers, and friends about how they are working thro

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganHow needed was Seyi’s episode last week, she spoke nothing but the absolute truth in last week’s episode. If you missed it, Abeg circle back.Today’s guest is the incredibly talented Tasha Reiko Brown. Tasha is a Los Angeles based Celebrity make-up artists whose hands have been blessed to create beautiful, effortless work on the faces of Alicia Keys, Yara Shahidi, Tracee Ellis Ross, Logan Laurice Browning and Michael B Jordan to name but a few! Her work can be found in The New York Times, Glamour, GQ, and The Hollywood Reporter.In today’s episode, Tasha shares the important difference between a make-up artist and a technician. She explains why there’s room for more voices in the industry. We discover how she s

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganShoutout to you for listening to last week’s episode with the incredible Lolly Adefope who provided some much needed relief for us all last episode.I’m honoured to bring you today’s guest! Seyi Akiwowo is the Founder and Executive Director of Glitch. An organisation she set up to tackle online abuse. At 23, Seyi was the youngest elected black female councillor in Newham, East London.You are in for a real treat with today’s episode, if you’re considering a career in politics then this episode is for you. If you’re finidning yourself more politically engaged due to recent events this is also an episode to listen to. Seyi doesn’t hold back on her experience in UK politics as a young black women. We talk about ho

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganShoutout to you for listening to last week’s episode with the incredible Coco Khan who was just phenomenal.I screamed at my phone when I got the calendar invite for today’s guest! Today I’m speaking with Lolly Adefope. Lolly is a comedian and actress. Lolly specialises in Character comedy. She’s appeared in a number of British TV shows including Sick Note, This Time with Alan Partridge, Ghosts and Shrill.In today’s episode Lolly talk about role models and representation in entertainment. SHe shares how she got started in comedy. She takes us through her audition process. We find out how she determines if something is funny or not. We talk about big breaks and if she feels that the US has more opportunities th

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganShoutout to you for listening to last week’s episode with the incredible Jamelia Donaldson.Today’s guest is Coco Khan, Coco is a journalist, and an incredibly talented writer. She’s the Commissioning editor for The Guardian B2B as well as being a columnist for The Guardian Weekend. Coco has also contributed to two hugely successful books The Good Immigrant edited by Nikesh Shukla and Not about the Burqa edited by Mariam Khan.In today’s episode we talk about how Coco came to be a successful journalist, we touch on representation and why it’s sometimes tokenistic. Coco shares how she was able to develop her writing style and develop a confident voice. We touch on how external validation can be normal and healthy

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Lauren Currie. Be sure to check out Stride if you’re interested in levelling up your leadership skills. Which I’m sure you’ll want to do after this episode.Today’s guest is Jamelia Donaldson. Jamelia is the Founder of Treasure Tress Europes first and largest natural hair product discovery box. Jamelia is a force, she’s an accomplished speaker, podcast host of She’s Obsessed and she’s the co-creator of The Teen Experience personal development workshops with Simone Powderly.In today’s episode, you’ll come to understand what it means to become an entrepreneur and to run a business that makes it to year 4. Jamelia shares how she developed her business

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Arlan Hamilton. Be sure to get a copy of her book ‘It’s about Damn Time’ available for purchase now.Today’s guest is someone I’ve known for a little while now and I think you’ll adore. Her name is Lauren Currie, Lauren is the Founder of Upfront which she set up to help women get comfortable with public speaking and being on stage. She’s the CEO of Stride a digital platform that will transform and democratise leadership training and she’s a very established speaker oh and she holds an OBE. In today’s episode, Lauren shares where her love of design came from and how following that path led her to starting her own service design agency. Lauren shares

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Elaine Welterwroth last week. It’s one of the most listened to episodes of the season and I’m not surprised. Elaine spoke nothing but the TRUTH!Today’s guest is Venture Capitalist and Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton. Arlan was the star of Startup a podcast by Gimlet media in 2018. Arlan has been dedicated to raising funds to support underestimated founders. She’s been incredibly vocal about the discrimination faced by black founders in particular women when it comes to accessing venture capital. She’s now the author of a book called ‘It’s about damn time’ which will be released in the UK and the US on May 7th.In today’s episode, Arlan sha

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThank you all for taking the time to check out episode 101 with Celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway. If you missed it, you know what to queue up after this episode is done. Go listen to it of course!Today’s guest was a dream and a pinch me for me! Elaine Welteroth is a journalist, Editor and New York Times Bestseller. You might recognise Elaine because she was the former Editor-in-chief for Teen Vogue. She was the second youngest Editor-in-chief of a Conde Nast publication as well as the second black woman to hold the title of Editor-in-chief in Conde Nast history. Elaine was responsible for steering Teen Vogue into politics, social justice some would say she made it WOKE.In today’s episode Elaine talks about her role model, how she landed her first opp

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan.Thank you all for taking the time to check out episode 100 with Malorie Blackman. If you missed it, definitely go back and check it out.Today’s guest is Lacy Redway! I was so excited to speak to Lacy as I had been following her for a while. Lacy is a celebrity hair stylist, she’s worked with Tracee Ellis-Ross, Tessa Thompson, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, FKA Twigs the list goes on and on. Lacy has been featured in a number of publications from including Essence, Allure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan. She was one of Refinery29’s 13 Most influential female hair stylists.In today’s episode Lacy shares the origin of her passion for hair, how she began to learn about celebrity hair styling, where and how she got her first opport

Hello and welcome to the 100th episode of the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganShoutout to Andy Ayim for dropping gems and gems in last week’s episode- it’s a must listen for entrepreneurs in the making.I am so pumped to introduce you to my 100th episode guest! Malorie Blackman OBE is a bestselling young adult and Children’s author. Malorie holds over 15 awards for her writing, she was the Children’s Laureate from 2013-2015. Malorie’s most notable work is the critically acclaimed Noughts and Crosses book series which was recently adapted for TV by the BBC. Malorie has written over 70 books, including Pig Heart Boy, she’s written for Byker Grove, co-written on Dr Who, and much more.Malorie’s books helped me understand my place in the world and gave me the opportunity

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!The response to Tori’s episode was insane. Her quote “my self-worth is not my accomplishments and my accomplishments are not my self-worth.” is about to be framed and put on my wall as a reminder!Today’s guest is Andy Ayim! Andy is the co-founder of Mixtape Madness, and former MD at Backstage Capital. Andy by his own admission has a portfolio career occupying the roles of Management Consultant, Product manager, Business Analyst at companies like Ernst &amp; Young, Elixirr, WorldFirst and Investec Bank. The Financial Times names Andy as one it’s Top 10 most influential BAME tech leaders.In today’s episode Andy shares what it means to have a portfolio, the difference between an Angel investor and venture capitalist. He breaks down the different types of funding founders can tap into and the TWO questions you

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!A huge thank you to you if you listened to last week’s episode with Elijah Lawal. I hope you got a chance to check out his book The Clapback afterwards!Today’s guest is Tori Dunlap, Tori is a money saving boss! She’s a finance coach for millennial women. Here’s why you should listen to Tori, she saved $100,000 by the age of 25, she believes that financial education is women’s greatest form of protest. She negotiates every opportunity and her budgeting methods don’t include a spreadsheet.In today’s episode Tori shares the number ONE thing you must do right now to take control of your money. We talk about the negative money attitudes and behaviours that keep us in brokesville and the tools we can use to get out. Tori also shares how we can get true happiness through spending.<

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!A huge thank you to you if you listened to last week’s episode with Gabby Edlin. I was so energised off the back of our chat and I hope you were too!Today’s guest is Elijah Lawal. Elijah used to be a lawyer before he became the PR manager at Google. He’s passionate about helping people from underrepresented groups get into creative careers. He’s on the board of Creative Access- a platform that helps young people get their start in the creative industries. Elijah has written a book called  ‘The Clapback- Your guide to calling out racist stereotypes’.In today’s episode we talk about stereotypes and the ways we can banish them with education, Elijah shares how to transition into a creative career and why it’s important to leave a good impression at work! Let’s get into it!A huge thank

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!Guys! How good was Natalie Lue’s episode on people pleasing, trying vs efforting and taking a step back last week! HO- My god the messages I got afterwards were a joy! If you missed it go and circle back to it now!I’m very excited to share this week’s guest’s story. Gabby Edlin is the founder of ‘Bloody Good Period’ a charity that helps collect and distribute sanitary products to asylum seekers. Gabby has been at the helm for 3 and a half years and the movement and support she has garnered just keeps growing.In today’s episode, Gabby shares her thoughts on what it means to be a professional, feminist, navigating anti-semitism, the pitfalls of a career in the arts, and what it takes to turn a movement into a business. We also explore whether activism pays? Check it out!Gabby is a phe

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!Thank you for listening to last week’s episode with Mary Otumahan, she was dropping so many gems of wisdom. It’s easily the most practical episode of the season.Before I get to this week’s episode I have updates. So I mentioned last week that we’re building a studio in Peckham, before we go live we’re offering founding member rates at £50 per month for 4 hours. We’ve had so much interest I’m blown away so if you’re starting a podcast or have one and want somewhere cosy and professional to record head on over to contentisqueen.org.2nd quick announcement! Content is Queen Women’s Podcast festival is back on June 6th at Kings Place!This week’s guest is Natalie Lue and if you don’t know about this woman you’re about to know! Natalie is a friend and mentor, she’s the Founder of Baggage R

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.Shout out to everyone that listened to last week’s episode with Miranda Cromwell. She’s  It was so good! I want to know what you took away from the episode, let me know in the comments on Instagram @contentisqueenhqSo life has come at me a bit fast, as is the way when you set clear intentions! We’re opening a podcast studio in Peckham in a few weeks! It’s a dream come true for me. We’re opening up 20 places to start. Prices are £50 per month for 4hours. If you’re interested. Head on over to contentisqueen.org to join the waitlist for our space and be the first to know about the launch.Ok, let’s get into it! Today’s guest is Mary Otumahan. Mary set up the social enterprise called RecordShop, which provides a free recording studio programme that aims to make music opportunities accessible to those aged 16 – 25. The RecordSh

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.Thank you so much for tuning in last week to Mercedes Benson’s episode. It was so good! I want to know what you took away from the episode, let me know in the comments on Instagram @contentisqueenhqA quick notice for any aspiring or current podcasters listening, if you’re looking for a cosy and affordable professional studio space head on over to contentisqueen.org to join the waitlist for our space.Today’s episode is a little bit different. Last year I had the privilege of doing a live show at the Underbelly festival on the Southbank. Today I’m pleased to be sharing this episode with you.My guest is Miranda Cromwell. Miranda is a Theatre Director and she’s probably most famously known for co-directing Death of A Salesman with Wendell Pierce which started at The Young Vic before moving to the West End. Miranda

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.For any of you listening I have a simple request. Get your phone out, head to Instagram and search @Contentisqueenhq and check out our new branding, typography and colour palette! I want to know what you think of it so leave comments or emojis on your fave colour combos. I love Indigo and Oatmeal.A quick notice for any aspiring or current podcasters listening, if you’re looking for a cosy and affordable professional studio space head on over to contentisqueen.org to join the waitlist for our space.Right, time to get onto what you came here for. Today’s guest is the personification of a multi-potentialite (refer to episodes 11 and 12 with Emilie Wapnick to learn more about multipotentialites). Back to Mercedes- Mercedes is the Brand Partnerships manager at Complex, a host and personality on Heels Off, a DJ- she’s DJ’d for

Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.It’s been so long since I’ve been on-air and I’ve truly missed speaking to you! It’s been a crazy couple of months with some monumental changes for me and my career.For anyone that follows me or the podcast on social media you’ll know 2 things! 1) I’m no longer at the ShoutOut Network. 2) I’ve started my own company under Content is Queen and given everything a revamp. That’s right the colours logos everything is different.I am beyond thrilled to bring you today’s episode! Today’s guest is the infamous Keke Palmer- yes, that’s right. There’s no gag here! While I personally think Keke needs no introduction, but I’ll give her one anyway because her resume stacked she is still out here working hard.Keke Palmer is an actress, singer and television host. She’s actually the youngest woman to have her own TV show. Keke made her

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where You Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story. This week’s guest is Nels Abbey author of the funny new book Think Like a White Man, Nels is a British-Nigerian writer and media executive, and a graduate of the Penguin WriteNow scheme. In a previous life, Nels was a banker. Much of the book was inspired by his direct experience of trying to build a career in white-dominated areas – first in the city and later in the media. This is his first book which is described as a satirical self-help book skewering the prejudices of the modern day British workplace, by explaining the rules by

This episode is brought to you by PRX and Google: PRX is accepting applications for Round 2 of the Google Podcasts creator program. It’s an accelerator designed to get more underrepresented voices into podcasting. Selected teams will receive seed funding and participate in an intensive training program. Apply by April 28 via googlecp.prx.org! Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in. You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30 minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story. This week’s guest us Kerstin Cable, Kerstin is the writer and educator behind www.fluentlanguage.co.uk, a website helping everyone build a language learning habit

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30 minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story.This week I’m joined by my dear friend, confidante and advisor, Sarah Ozo-Irabor, also known as Books & Rhymes, is a culture critic and digital content creator. Sarah utilises new media to engage in honest, insightful, and accessible discussions about literature and reading culture. She is the creator and host of 'Books & Rhymes, the podcast' where she explores the intersection of literature and music launches on the April 29th! If you’re taken by her you can also find her on the incredible ShoutOut Network podcast Not Another B

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta-story.Greta Solomon is a British journalist and writing coach. Trained in speaking, professional acting, improvisation and performance poetry. Greta teaches and trains aspiring writers through her books, events and online courses. In her career as a journalist, she has held staff roles at Woman and Executive Woman and you can find some of her freelance articles published in The Numinous, Forbes.com and Huffington Post, as well as a variety of national newspapers and magazines. Greta has recently published a book Heart, Sass, Soul on May 2nd in th

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta-story.This week’s guest is Blitz Bazawule, he is a multidisciplinary artist who has had a successful career as a Hip Hop artist and visual artist.Originally from Ghana, Blitz has toured over 40 countries as an artist and has performed his music at TED.Blitz wrote, directed, produced and scored his debut film The Burial of Kojo. The film caught the attention of Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay who says and I quote “one of the freshest and most important new directors in cinema today.” and the film is now part of her Array

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where You Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story.This week’s guest is Anne Milton the Minister of Skills and Apprenticeship. Anne worked in the NHS for 25 years including in primary care, research and supporting palliative care nurses. After her time in NHS, she decided to enter politics and has worked at the Department of Health and now is a Minister at the Department for Education.In today’s episode, you will learn about some of the challenges of changing your careers later in your life. What it means to be a woman in UK politics, the importance of explorin

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story.This week’s guest is Coral Messam who is currently the Movement Director for the forthcoming stage adaptation of Andrea Levy’s seminal novel, Small Island, which opens at the National Theatre on 1 May.Coral’s past work includes choreography for Game of Thrones, as well as working with UK theatre practitioners including DV8, Small Island and NT Director Rufus Norris and the Young Vic’s Kwame Kweh-Amah. Coral is also a visiting lecturer at Central School of Speech and Drama. I wanted to interview Coral because ch

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30-minute episode every Wednesday if you enjoy this episode tell a friend, tweet me @wannabepodcast or screenshot and tag @wannabepodcast in your insta story. This week’s guest esteemed Director Mimi Leder, who’s behind the incredible movie On The Basis Of Sex- The Ruth Bader-Ginsburg biopic which is out in the cinemas as of February 22nd. It’s a fantastic watch that I highly recommend you go and see. RBG is a true feminist icon who infamously moved the needle on gender discrimination and women’s rights in the supreme court.Mimi Leder is a producer and Director. Her credits include On the Basis of sex, The Leftovers Deep Impact and Pay it forward. On the Basis of Sex is Mimi’s

Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in. Last season and the Black History Month special were an absolute dream to put together for you. Thank you for the new reviews as well!You can subscribe for free and catch a brand new 30 minute episode every Wednesday.This season will be a little different. The key changes are that there will be only 1 episode per week but it’ll still be short, sweet and double the amount of motivational goodness you’ve come to know and expect.This week’s guest should be very familiar to you it’s London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan! I had the pleasure of sitting down with the Mayor during the Behind Every Great City campaign.Sadiq Khan is a British politician serving as the Mayor of London since 201

The Wanna Be Podcast is back for a Black History Month special and I’m going to be sharing the stories of phenomenal black women who are almost certainly making history with their work.I got to interview New York Times Bestselling author Angie Thomas.She wrote a book called The Hate U Give which I think you’ll like. It’s about a teenage girl called Starr who witnesses her friend die at the hands of the police.The book just got turned into a movie with Amandla Stenberg and it’s so good, you should see it. Honestly, it’s kinda a lot, there’s police brutality, #BlackLivesMatter dealing with white friends and microaggressions. It’s iconic! The film’s out now so go see it!I can’t wait for you to hear this episode, you’re on the path to success right now and Angie shares how she’s managing being social media in the face of sudden success. We talk about what it’s like to give up control on your work and how you can be a better activist and make

The Wanna Be Podcast is back for a Black History Month special and I’m going to be sharing the stories of phenomenal black women who are almost certainly making history with their work.Omg I’m screaming inside about this week’s guest! My darlings I got to sit down with Amandla Stenberg who played Rue in the Hunger Games, she made the incredible viral video on Cultural Appropriation, and is also the lead actress in When Hands Touch- Directed by former guest Amma Asante too name a few and she’s only 20! I got to enjoy her light, her honesty and all of her charming wisdom.As you may have seen already Amandla is the lead in the new The Hate U Give movie based on the Angie Thomas novel by the same name which is out now- I cannot recommend it enough.Amandla and I got chatting about lots of things that might interest you. We talked about activism, self-care, and how she protected herself from the backlash she faced for not being ‘black’ enough to play

For the final episode of Season 1, I present the highlights of our very first live show, the Brand Builders Masterclass.Joined by the incredible brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa, we sat down for a whopping 4 hours to talk attendees through the end-end life-cycle of building a brand using podcasting and video. The full episode will be available for purchase on the Wanna Be Podcast website in the coming weeks so make sure you're on the mailing list (you get a free one-page business plan when you sign up!) to get the announcement.You'll want the full episode as we provide an endless amount of tools and resources that will make building your brand so much easier. Here's a snippet to whet your appetite."I really appreciated how willing and open Imrie and Prisca, were in sharing information that was extremely helpful and gave me that extra nudge on my journey as a creative. I'm all up for more of these Masterclasses :)"<br /

Wanna Be is the podcast that takes brand builders and high-achievers from where they are now to where they 'Wanna Be' in 30 minutes or less. In this special live recording at ShoutOut Live! Radical Women, Imrie will be joined by writer and podcaster Bethany Rutter. Bethany is the author of Plus+, and the co-host of the What Page Are You On? podcast. We'll be helping you find your voice in a crowded space, accepting yourself when society doesn't want you too and finding a home for your many interests. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episodes, The Slumflower and I talk about the pursuit of fame, the journey that leads to her loving and accepting herself. We talk about the difference between people who naturally have lots a friends and loner types. I dig a little deeper and find out what she believe’s will happen if Instagram were to disappear. You’ll learn why it’s important to like yourself and be your own biggest cheerleader, why seeking legacy is more fulfilling and the importance of setting intentions. We, of course, cover why it’s crucial you get comfortable being alone.Do everything with intention. Issa word! You can follow Chidera on Twitter and Instagram @TheSlumflower What A Time To Be Alone will be released on July 26th but is available for pre-order now. Also, Chidera will be at ShoutOut Live! Radical Women this Saturday leading a workshop called Choosing Yourself. It’s perfect for anyone that’s scared of public speaking, starting a solo podcast or just wanting to gain more c

We’re only a few days away from ShoutOut Live! Radical Women sponsored by Spotify and I’m allowed to share the £10 off code on the podcast! So this Saturday you can learn how to record, edit, and script your future podcast, connect with the commissioning editors at Spotify, the BBC, and Audible. Ask the leading women in podcasts questions about growing your audience. Attend a social media strategy workshop and learn how to speak to your audience directly and most importantly learn how to get your podcast sponsored with Acast the team behind my Bose, Estee Lauder and NHS campaigns. To get tickets head to solivefestival.com and use code radwomen18 to get £10 off!This week’s guest is Chidera Eggerue aka The Slumflower is an award-winning blogger, TEDx speaker and presenter. Her blog The Slumflower addresses the subjects of female empowerment, self-confidence, self-love, black hair, fashion and self-exploration. Described as a ‘mi

We’re only 3 weeks away from ShoutOut Live! Radical women which I can now proudly say is sponsored by Spotify!!We’ve added some great new workshops which now include: 1. Choosing Yourself with The Slumflower (aka Chidera Eggerue)2. Social Media Strategy for Creatives led by Emmy Award-Winning content creator and social media strategist Chasity Nao3. Prep Your Pod: How To Get Your Podcast Sponsor-Ready led by Acast's Content Manager Sophie Herdman4.Accelerator Workshop:- Professional vs DIY- The Art of Podcast Audio Production with Podcast Producer Lily AmesGet tickets at solivefestival.comIt’s the end of the month so you know that I’m joined by Prisca Moyesa who will be helping me answer your questions which include:1. Is podcasting really profitable given the effect of target demographics and black listening preferences?2. How do you finance your podcast?

A quick reminder that if you’ve been thinking about podcasting or you want to become a confident storyteller or public speaker, I think you’ll benefit from attending ShoutOut Live! Radical Women. Register at solivefestival.com to get £10 off your ticket.This week I’m joined by Ruby Aryiku who is ⅓ Vamp PR. Ruby has been behind some fantastic UK premieres including Girls Trip starring Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett-Smith and Black Panther. Vamp PR tries to ensure Black influencers gain the same access to junkets and mainstream press activities as their white counterparts.In today’s episode we talk about: - The difference between Marketing and PR. - Working with your friends - How you can build your self-confidence by using drama techniques - And what to do when you don’t enjoy your job.A huge thanks to Ruby who has fantastic energy.You can follow Ruby on Twitter @MissRubyJade and Instagram @RubyjadexIf you l

A quick reminder that if you’ve been thinking about podcasting or you want to become a confident storyteller or public speaker, I think you’ll benefit from attending ShoutOut Live! Radical Women.This week I’m joined by Ruby Aryiku who is ⅓ Vamp PR. Ruby has been behind some fantastic UK premieres including Girls Trip starring Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett-Smith and Black Panther. Vamp PR tries to ensure Black influencers gain the same access to junkets and mainstream press activities as their white counterparts.In today’s episode we talk about:- University and selecting the right course. - How to get the best out of your university experience- Ruby shares the one thing she wants to improve to boost her career in PR- We also cover how you measure and benchmark your success- We also include the importance of reading.Huge thanks to Ruby who is a fantastic PR person. On wednesday we talk about the difference between marketing a

This week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. In today’s episode, we talk about how you tell other people’s stories when they overlap with your own. We touch on toxic relationships and how to escape them and why meditation is essential for a busy lifestyle.Yrsa is brilliant, Follow Yrsa on Twitter and Instagram (@YrsaDaleyWard)If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' t

Get the goss from radical women in podcasting at the UK's first ever female-focused podcast festival. Tickets are limited so register at solivefestival.comThis week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. It’s a fantastic read, and I highly recommend. In today’s episode Yrsa talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing your work, dealing with the press, and saying no. You’re gonna love it!Go and get a copy of The Terrible it’s a quick read and captivating from start to finish. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about telling the stories of others in your work, the power of meditation and the process of writing a memoir. Follow Yrsa on Twitter and Instagram (@YrsaDaleyWard)If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out m

Danielle McDonald is the Clarity Architect and Founder of Brands of Colour which is the leading and award-winning membership platform committed to helping black female entrepreneurs to step up, step out, own it and become more business savvy. They act as the cornerstone for women by assisting them to build the foundations for a better business.In today’s episode, we talk about Danielle’s career trajectory from HR to entrepreneur. We explore the signs you’re ready to leave and redundancy. The importance of accountability, We also touch on mastermind groups and why they are so essential to your growth as a small business.A huge thanks to Danielle on today’s episode. You can follow Danielle on Twitter @MsDMcdonald, and you can find out more about Brands Of Colour a membership platform for black female entrepreneurs on Twitter @brandsofcolour They’ve recently launched a podcast by the same name.If you like how this podcast is made and y

Massive thank you to everyone that came to Wanna Be Live! Massive shout out to the tastiest vegan food around courtesy of @leafyrealm. Hire them for all of your vegan food needs!This week I'm joined by Danielle McDonald is the Clarity Architect and Founder of Brands of Colour which is the leading and award-winning membership platform committed to helping black female entrepreneurs to step up, step out, own it and become more business savvy. They act as the cornerstone for women by helping them build the foundations for a better business.In today’s episode, we are covering finding your purpose and building a business around it. The importance of looking out for signs. We also talk about execution and profitability and we also cover comparison and how to overcome it.I really loved Danielle’s honesty on today’s episode, on Wednesday we’ll talk about the start of her career in HR and building a successful business as a consultant. You c

This week I’m joined by Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa. Remember we’re going live this Saturday on June 2nd for the Brand Builder Masterclass where we’ll be sharing all of our growth secrets, how we launch successful video and podcast content, how you can get paid for your ideas and how we juggle social media with our J.O.B’s. visit wannabelive.eventbrite.co.ukThis week you voted for ‘Doing Less for more’ Prisca and I cover whether it’s realistic to do less and gain more. We share our method of prioritising and what’s on our To-do lists, delegating vs DIY and most importantly how you can increase your rates without increasing your workload.Make sure you are following Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram her feed is full of positivity and inspiration, and if you want to hire her, visit Moyesa.co.Don’t forget Wanna Be is going Live for the 1st time on June 2nd and it won’t be any regular live show. Prisca and have c

This week I’m joined by Dorcas Shola Fapson. Dorcas studied Criminology at university but wanted to pursue her passion for acting. She was granted a scholarship to American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York. Dorcas is best known for her role as Sophie in season 3 of MTV’s Shuga. She also hosted Ndani TV’s- The Juice and she appeared in Banana Island Ghost, and My Wife and I. Dorcas has racked up an incredible 217,000 followers on Instagram. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why having a degree still means something, what to do when opportunity knocks, and you can’t take it, and why you shouldn't limit your dreams.I want to say a massive thank you to  Dorcas. You can follow Dorcas on Twitter and Instagram @ms_dsf. Don’t forget Wanna Be is going Live for the 1st time on June 2nd and it won’t be any regular live show. Prisca and have created an afternoon masterclass to help you level up your career, finance and brand. Get tickets at wannabelive.eventbrite

This week I’m joined by Dorcas Shola Fapson. Dorcas studied Criminology at university but wanted to pursue her passion for acting. She was granted a scholarship to American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York. Dorcas is best known for her role as Sophie in season 3 of MTV’s Shuga. She also hosted Ndani TV’s- The Juice and she appeared in Banana Island Ghost, and My Wife and I. Dorcas has racked up an incredible 217,000 followers on Instagram so we talk about the pitfalls of social media, how you can live more authentically online and if she’s been typecast. We also discuss how you can use monologues and Instagram to attract casting directors.  A big thank you to Dorcas for keeping it real, on Wednesday we talk about Criminology and how she plans to integrate it into her career plans. You can follow Dorcas on Twitter and Instagram @ms_dsf. Don’t forget Wanna Be is going Live for the 1st time on June 2nd and it won’t be any regular live show. Prisca and have cr

A quick reminder to get tickets to Wanna Be Live: Brand Builders Masterclass with myself and Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa on June 2nd in London Bridge. At the live show we’ll show you how to: 1. Brand Better: How to use podcasting and video to build your brand. 2. The ultimate side-hustlers content timeline (free worksheet + template) 3. Pivoting: Finally get paid for your ideas!We’ve added early bird tickets, so there’s no excuse. wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk.This week I’m joined by DJ Nikki Beatnik, Nikki is a DJ Producer, Vlogger and Mum. She has Dj’d in over 60 countries. She has been named the best DJ in the UK by Time Out. She has an incredible client list that includes Kanye West, Jay Z, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Cannes Film Festival, Adidas and she’s currently Kelis tour DJ. In today’s episode, we talk about motherhood and the challenges she faces being a mother and a DJ. We cover how she juggl

**Wanna Be will be live with Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa, and I will be running an extended Masterclass session in London on June 2nd. At the live show we’ll break down how to switch your business model if it’s not working (I’ve done this four times!) We’ll show you how we generate multiple income streams while we grow our businesses and how we finally learned to get comfy with our finances. This is the event for aspiring entrepreneurs and brand builders. Spaces are limited so get a ticket at wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk.**This week I’m excited to share that the futurist Natalie Kane joins me! Natalie is the curator of Digital Design at the V&A and one-half of Haunted Machines a festival that explores the unexplained mysteries of technology. I met Natalie at my first ever solo speaking gig at SheSays Brighton. Natalie is a phenomenal storyteller who has a great career path that leads to her looking at the dark side of technology and it's impact on the fut

Prisca and I are going to be live in London on Saturday 2nd June. You can expect a Masterclass feel just like the podcast where we'll have a discussion followed by your questions and an interactive workshop style. Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale. Get tickets: https://wannabelive.eventbrite.co.ukIt's episode 50, and it's only right we answer your questions on this particular episode! Brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa is back to help me answer your questions. Today we tell you whether you should recycle your old posts, how to be a mentor if you have no time, what lousy branding looks like, and what our biggest challenges have been so far. Make sure you are following Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram her feed is full of positivity and inspiration, and if you want to hire her, visit Moyesa.co their content is incredible.Don't forget to stay

Prisca and I are going to be live in London on Saturday 2nd June. You can expect a Masterclass feel just like the podcast where we'll have a discussion followed by your questions and an interactive workshop style. Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale.Branding and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa is back and we are talking about partnerships and collaboration. We answer the following:1. Is there a difference between a Partnership and a collaboration?2. What are the questions you should ask before going into a partnership?3. Legals- who does the contract?4. What to do if it's not working out?Make sure you are following Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram her feed is full of positivity and inspiration, and if you want to hire her, visit Moyesa.co their content is incredible.Don't forget to stay tuned for the live session on June 2nd. Tickets go on sale soon.If you like how this podcast is made an

This week I’m joined by young fashion designer Chloe Marlow, Chloe is the founder and designer of Marlow London a luxury accessories brand. Chloe attended Central St Martin and 1 year later launched Marlow London. Her bags have been photographed on British singer Raye, presenter Maya Jama and blogger and designer Whitney Valverde. In today’s episode, we talk about why it’s important to start now, the value of gaining experience in different areas of your chosen industry,A huge thank you to Chloe who has been a phenomenal guest. Follow Chloe’s brand on Instagram @Marlow_London and visit marlowlondon.com to find out more.If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave

This week I’m joined by my friend and confidante Leona Nichole Black. Leona is a Tarot therapist who launched her Tarot business last year. She has a Youtube channel where she does monthly general readings for each sign as well as juggling her PhD at Leeds University. Listen to episode 45 where we talk about overcoming fear and introducing spirituality into your processes. In today’s episode we talk about how powerful reading is, the right time to seek professional intervention for your depression or anxiety, we cover how the different types of therapy and the impact they can have on your life. We talk about the power of thoughts and what to do when you feel like you’re not good enough. I hope it helps.How is she so generous I can’t. Go and follow Leona immediately on Youtube and Instagram @LeonaNicholeBlack if you’re interested in Tarot I highly recommend checking her out on Youtube. Visit her website nicholeblack.com to find out more about her services a

This week I’m joined by my friend and confidante Leona Nichole Black. Leona is a Tarot therapist who launched her Tarot business last year. She has a Youtube channel where she does monthly general readings for each sign as well as juggling her PhD at Leeds University. Her thesis is titled: Beyond the problem of blackness- which is all about black joy. Leona recently appeared on Channel 4 on Afro-futurism. In today’s episode we talk about Leona’s journey from Academia to Tarot, we talk about shifting your thoughts about money and getting comfortable with charging. What you’ll take away from this episode is how to trust your instincts, how to experience and get comfortable with fear and why exploring astrology might be for you.I love Leona, she is my personal reader and seeing how much she’s grown with her business gives me so much joy. You can follow Leona on Youtube and Instagram @LeonaNicholeBlack if you’re interested in Tarot I highly recommend checking her out on Y

This week’s guest is a tattoed Bill Murray and flower obsessed woman Sapphire Bates, owner and Creative Director of the The Flower Arranger who recently launched an online and IRL community for powerful creative women in business called The Coven. Sapphire is a master of curating beautiful Instagram pages which generates thousands of followers who like her gorgeous images.In today’s episode, we’re talking all things business. You’ll learn why it’s important that you know all of the areas. We talk about figuring out what to charge and the crucial question you should ask your peers.You can follow Sapphire on Instagram @theflowerarranger and @thecovengirlgang on Wednesday we talk about pivoting and hopping from job to job until you find what you like to do.I’m pleased to announce that the ShoutOut Network has opened up 10 new affordable membership options starting from £99 for either editing or recording. If you’re looking to level up

Welcome to a bonus episode of Wanna Be with Ava Duvernay!Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time is in Cinema’s now, and I had the honour and privilege to sit down with Director Ava DuVernay. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to put into words how special this was for me. Ava DuVernay was nominated for the Academy Award- Best Picture for Selma, and Best Documentary film for 13th, she racked up 4 Golden Globe nominations and won 4 Emmys, a Peabody award and a BAFTA. Her work includes Middle of Nowhere, Selma, 13th, Jay-Z's A family Feud, Queen Sugar and of course A Wrinkle In Time to name a few. Ava also founded Array and incredible independent film collective which is dedicated to the amplification of independent films by people of colour and women globally.Find your light and watch A Wrinkle in Time check your listings to find the next showing. To find out more about Ava Duvernay, you can follow her @Ava and visit avaduvernay.com and be sure to c

***To come along to my 12-week Growth Strategies coursevisit weheartmondays.com/growth and use code IMRIE10 for £10 off your class. The first class starts on Wednesday 25th, 2018, I’ll see you there!***This week Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa of Moyesa Co. is back for our monthly session.In today’s episode, we are answering your questions which include, what equipment should I use to start my podcast? Is it worth doing Instagram or Facebook lives? How do I build my email list? How do you ask strangers to be on my podcast?Follow Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram and if you want to hire her visit Moyesa.co their content is incredible.If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @w

This week I’m joined by the incredibly funny Nathan Bryon. Nathan is a writer and actor.  He is best known to viewers for his role as regular character Jamie in Some Girls and Benidorm’s Joey. Nathan has written for critically acclaimed Cbeebies’ cartoon Rastamouse, BAFTA award-winning Swashbuckle and Apple Tree House.  Nathan currently has his cartoon series Afro Kid. Nathan has nabbed three-book deal on his picture book series due to hit shelves in 2019.In this episode, we talk about how to work with your partner on intense projects without breaking up! What a production bible is and what you should put in it. Why email is your best friend and how you can find anyone’s email address. Nathan is all about being audacious, and you’ll find out why.You can follow Nathan on Twitter at @nathanbryon. Check out his insanely funny web series #Reality on youtube or www.realitywebseries.com. <b

**Nathan is a hoot but keep your headphones in as there’re a few swear words in this.**This week I’m joined by the incredibly funny Nathan Bryon. Nathan is a writer and actor. He is best known to viewers for his role as regular character Jamie in Some Girls and Benidorm’s Joey. Nathan has written for critically acclaimed Cbeebies’ cartoon Rastamouse, BAFTA award-winning Swashbuckle and Apple Tree House. Nathan currently has his cartoon series Afro Kid. Nathan has nabbed a three-book deal on his picture book series due to hit shelves in 2019.In this episode, you’ll find out how to handle losing a job, how to start a project with no money, why it’s important you pay your crew.He’s such a hoot you can follow Nathan on Twitter at @nathanbryon. Check out his insanely funny web series #Reality on youtube or www.realitywebseries.com. On Wednesday’s episode, we’ll be talking about some of the

This week I’m joined by Tobi Oredein. Tobi is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Ballad which is a subscription lifestyle magazine written by and for black British women. Tobi and her co-founder Bola Awoniyi were named as Forbes 30 Under 30. Tobi is also a freelance journalist, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Pool and The Debrief to name a few.In today’s episode, Tobi opens up about why Black Ballad became a subscription-based site and how she handled the results of her market research telling her not to. We talk about her reluctance to be an entrepreneur, building a thriving culture that gets people invested and finally all of those wanting to quit and shut it down.What you’ll take away from this episode is how much it takes to run a business and the physical and financial sacrifices you have to make when you don’t have investors. You’ll learn why it’s essential that you do almost all of the jobs in your business to build your hu

This week I’m super pumped to bring you this episode with Ijeoma Oluo she is an incredible writer and someone I admire. Ijeoma is based in Seattle, and she is the author of the New York Times Best-Seller, So You Want to Talk about Race, published by Seal Press. She was Named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017, one of the Most Influential People in Seattle by Seattle Magazine, one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle by Seattle Met. Ijeoma is the winner of the of the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award by the American Humanist Society. If you’re not familiar with her works, she focuses on issues of race and identity, feminism, social and mental health, social justice, and the arts. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and the Guardian, among other outlets. In today’s episode, we cover life with ADD and the difficulties with focusing. We talk about her greatest achievement to dat

Prisca is back again today, and we are answering your most pressing questions including: How do I pitch myself as a guest on podcasts? Do you have any tips for launching a natural hair magazine? And Is blogging a waste of time?Thank you so much for your questions and a huge thank you to our expert Prisca Moyesa for sharing her knowledge with us. If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co.If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.To get extended show notes listing the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. Show notes update on We

This week Prisca is back and we had so much fun recording this episode. We are talking about the comparison trap, we share what it is, how it makes you feel and what to do about it. We also share a super simple action to help you escape the trap. Let’s go!If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co.On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of the questions include: How do I pitch myself as a guest on podcasts? Do you have any tips for launching a natural hair magazine? And Is blogging a waste of time?If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast. If you’re en

Today I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg.In today's episode, Amma shares her experience of trying to be an actor as a teenager in the 80s. You'll learn about the constant rejection she faced at school, the importance of sisterhood. You'll learn why the pressure of representation might be what holds you back.Prisca will be back next week to discuss the comparison trap, and we have some room for a few more questions. If you have a problem with marketing, branding, career or taking the next step send to [email protected]</a

This week I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress and has appeared in Grange Hill, Desmonds and Birds of A Feather. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg.In today’s episode, Amma and I talk about ‘The One Syndrome’, the idea that there can only be one minority at the top and for you to achieve you have to take out the competition. We talk about the importance of collaboration and why we need to let diverse creatives create the narratives that they want. Amma is very transparent about mentorship and providing opportunities to other young women looking to get a start in feature films. It’s a highly refreshing episode so make sure y

This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood.In today’s episode April shares how she transitioned from a Lawyer and to a writer, how she knew she was a good writer. We discuss the creation of OscarsSoWhite and why it’s important. In this episode you’ll learn about the tell-tale signs you’re in the wrong job and what you can do about it. You’ll learn how to get comfortable and patient with the journey. We also talk about the work you might be tempted to do for free and why that might just be your calling.To find out more about April you can follow her on Twitter on @ReignOfApril, and you can find out

This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood.In today’s episode, April and I cover what it means to go viral and some of the challenges that come with it, especially when you’re talking about race and equality. We help you figure out how to use your platform for change and ways you can have the conversations you want without risking your jobs or friendships. We talk about how best to handle social media trolls and how to switch off and get organised. I hope you vibe with it.I hope you go off and feel better equipped to tackle the topics you care about on social media. To find out more about April you

To kick off, I’m joined by Melissa Silverstein she is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-­founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership ­­at Barnard College in NYC. The seventh annual festival will take place February 22-25, 2018.Melissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from the Women and Hollywood site.Melissa broke the news about the pay disparity between Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg for the All the Money in the World reshoot.In today’s episode, we talk about the difficulties you may encounter trying to make a living as a filmmaker. Knowing what you want out of your film career and knowing when to let it go. We also talk about the heavy burden of imposter syndrome and how Melissa chooses to deal with her fraudy feeli

For today’s episode, Prisca is back, and we’re to answer your questions which include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?Make sure you follow Prisca if you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can also visit Moyesa.co.Send in your questions via tweet to @wannabepodcast or via the website Ask A Question. We’re here to help so be specific with what you need help with and tell us what your brand or business is so we can offer super-specific advice.You can download a free copy of the Wanna Be One Page Business plan so you can take your vision out of your head and make it real. Visit Wannabepodcast.com and select Get Your Copy.This podcast is created by the ShoutOut Network. For info on membership and rates visit shoutoutnetwork.co

his week Prisca is back and we’re here to discuss ‘How to getting the skills you need’ as voted by you. In today’s episode we cover education versus experience, if there’s a specific characteristic or trait that makes you better able to acquire skills. What tools and resources are out there and how to make sure that online course is worth it. All this and more so let’s get into it.Make sure you are following Prisca on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa she drops bars and nuggets of wisdom. Trust me her feed is a happy place, you can find out more about her agency Moyesa & Co by visiting Moyesa.co.On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of the questions include: How can I use social media to promote my podcast? How do I get big brands to sponsor me? What do I do if the job doesn’t advertise the salary? How do I stand out on Instagram?Send in your que

Tiffany Ford is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.Today Tiffany and i discuss what it means to be a Storyboard Artist at the Cartoon Network, we talk about some of the demands that are placed on you. Do you know all of the questions you have to consider when storyboarding? We find out what they are. Tiffany reveals how she landed at the Cartoon Network studios. She reiterates the importance of putting your work out there and how it leads to being discovered. We also talk about colour styling, what it is and why it's so way more complex than just colouring in. You'll learn the importance of playing while you're working.You can find Tiffany’s work on Inst

In the final instalment of the Meet the Cartoonists Special I’m so glad the finale episodes are with Tiffany Ford! Tiffany is a Storyboard artist at the Cartoon Network and has worked on Clarence, Craig of the Creek, The Powerpuff Girl Dance Pantsed special, and she’s the former colour stylist on Steven Universe. She has also been a director at Disney TV. Tiffany also worked with Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar on the children’s book called ‘The Answer.We talk about why it’s so hard to say no as a woman of colour, the intense pressure she feels to be active and present as a minority. We talk about the importance of collaboration and what to look for in a good boss. From this episode, we talk about how to identify why your work isn’t hitting the mark. The importance of self-reflection, or to differentiate between external criticism and your inner-critic. We also cover what role burnout has in affecting your work as well as recognising the signs of burnout. We als

This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Lisa has published two books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. She has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman twice.Fair warning we cover some more mature themes in today’s episode. Lisa and I discuss how she comes up with the idea’s for her art her use of wordplay. We explore how she developed her acute attention to detail and the questions she asks herself before creating the work. We talk about some of her quirks and how they influence the work she produces.What you’ll learn from this episode the novel ways you can channel your anxiety. We cover the characteristics of what a lousy therapist looks like. We talk about how her podcast Baby Geniuses got started. We touch on the stress you might e

We’re back at it again with the Design Special: Meet The Cartoonists.I’m joined by illustrator and Cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Eleanor is the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Be Happy; she has also written You and a Bike and a Road, and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her work has been included in five issues of Fantagraphics' anthology MOME as well as Houghton Mifflin's Best American Comics in 2008. Comics Critic Richard Bruton said that Eleanor is "without question, a major young creator.".In today’s episode, we discuss what Eleanor is working on improving right now. We touch on feelings of guilt following Trump’s election.The subject turns to self-care and political activism. Eleanor opens up about her struggle to meet her goals now that she’s more politically engaged. From this episode, you’ll learn how to stay healthy while being an activist. Two neat ways to trick your brain into making self-care habit (or a

Happy New Year and welcome to the Design special: Meet the Cartoonists. To kickstart the design special I’m joined by Leslie Hung, Leslie is the co-creator of Snotgirl with Bryan Lee O’Malley who is also the creator of the infamous Scott Pilgrim. Snotgirl is published by Image Comics and is a beautifully designed comic series that has a fashion ‘lookbook feel’. Snotgirl documents the dark side of fictional social media influencer Lottie Person. Leslie is described as ‘the perfect artist to balance the ‘grotesequery and glamour that the story demands’ by the Comics Alliance. Leslie is the co-host of the Salt & Honey podcast with fellow cartoonist Sloane Leong. She has racked up 162,000 followers on Instagram which is 99% her drawings. In this episode you’ll find out:  1. What happens when you focus on just one project?  2. What to do after you reach your goals? We jump straight in with Leslie talking abo

Key takeaways from the episode are how to get published in 4 weeks. Creating viral content and why it’s essential for you to create content that feels natural and fluent to you. Being consistent and knowing how to evolve. Tolulope Ogunmefun is known all over the world by his online social media name “Don’t Jealous Me”. He launched his YouTube channel in 2008, and it has been viewed over 41 million times. He has been entertaining fans, both young and old, with hilarious comedy sketches and vlogs. However, the YouTube popularity became challenging on a personal level as he became known as just being Don't Jealous Me when in fact he had so much more to offer.He tried to get into acting but was getting turned down regularly audition after audition which led to him having to take time out to find himself. He stopped posting as regularly on Youtube and decided to work on his real dream of acting. The hustle finally paid off and led to him getting a significant role in

This week I’m joined Tolulope Ogunmefun (Oh Goon May Fun) who is more famously known as comedian Don’t Jealous Me. Tolu’s Youtube channel has amassed over 41 million views on Youtube and was the star of his show the T-boy show. He has been cast in Sick Note on SKY 1 starring Rupert Grint, and recently Man Like Mobeen on the BBC. Tolu has just released his first children’s book titled ‘The Frog and his Dancing shoes.’In today’s episode, we talk about the point he felt like giving up and what happens when the work you love starts to feel like work. Tolu opens up about his desire to have his ‘big break’. He defines what success means to him and why he still considers himself to be successful. We cover how he was able to meet his agent and his Manager and the impact that they have had on his career. As well as when he got into hot water with Michaela Coel.The key takeaways for you guys are: how to rebrand and develop your career when you are

In today’s episode, we talk about how Emilie prepared for her viral Ted talk, how she secured a book deal, and how she came to the realisation and acceptance that she didn’t have one true calling.The key takeaways for you:- How you can secure and prepare for a TED talk.- The basics you need for a book proposal and to hook a book agent.- How to get comfortable with changing your career or profession.- Understanding and accepting what it means to be a Multipotentialite.You can find out more about Emilie by visiting her website puttylike.com. You can follow her on twitter @emiliewapnick. Her book ‘How to be Everything’ is available for purchase on Amazon and Audible if you prefer audiobooks.Brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa will be back to discuss executing your visions. To submit your branding or career questions you can visit wannabepodcast.com and select branding clinic. Tweet your questions to @wa

This week I’m joined by the incredible writer, speaker and community builder Emilie Wapnick! Some of you may be familiar with Emilie because of her TedxBend talk called ‘Why Some of us don’t have one true calling’ where she coined the phrase ‘multipotentialite’. The talk that landed on the front page of Ted.com and has over 4.6 million views to date. Emilie is the founder of puttylike.com which she describes as ‘The home for multipotentialites’. She is also the author of the incredible book ‘How to be Everything- a guide for those that still don’t know who they want to be’ and in today’s episode we discuss why and how you can be everything if that’s your calling. How you can change your language and those of your peers so that you can be free to follow the path or paths that you wish to pursue. We also talk about role models and why you need to surround yourself with multipotentialites.You can find out more about Emilie by visiting her website puttylike.com. You

For this episode, I’m joined by Ruby Raut the Founder of Wuka Wear. Wuka wear is environmentally-friendly sustainable period underwear.In today’s episode, Ruby and I discuss Chhaupadi a practice in Nepal that exiled women to period huts when they were on their periods.We cover how the poor conditions around periods ultimately led to Ruby- who studied Environmental science to design and manufacture Wuka wear with no prior experience in fashion or manufacturing.In this episode, you will learn the critical elements in the manufacturing of a garment. How to turn your childhood experiences into a business and how to find advisors and mentors when you have no experience. Enjoy!Huge thank you to Ruby from Wuka Wear who just reached their fundraising on Kickstarter.You can still donate and help them reach their stretch target by visiting wuka.co.ukYou can follow Ruby’s work on Twitter and Instagram @Wukawear.Be s

This week I'm finally joined by Branding and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa of Moyesa &amp; Co. The topic is Financial Freedom, we cover what it is, whether you need it to be successful and how to achieve financial freedom. We cover fear of money and whether a money mindset is a real thing.This week’s Support This! Goes to Streetlink an visit app that allows you to report rough sleepers so that local support services can reach them. Visit here.Follow Wanna Be @WannaBepodcast on&nbsp;TwitterVisit&nbsp;wannabepodcast.com&nbsp;to get your copy of 24 Easy Actions to Calm Your Mind and Put a Smile on your face.You can follow me @ImiMorgan on&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

India is incredibly high-achieving, professing that she did not take a break from full-time education until she decided to enter the Miss India America pageant. We talk about the stigma around pageants and the brains vs. beauty argument that comes up time and time again. What stuck out about my conversation India is how important her faith is to her. She is a practising Hindu and has credited the religion (and Sathya Sai Baba Bal Vikas Education) with instilling her core values. As you'll hear, India has made some bold moves in her life and her career in order to get to where she wants to be. She shares how she developed her strong sense of self and how she is able to remove herself from uncomfortable situations.&nbsp;Key takeaways:- How to remain authentic under intense pressure.- The importance of finding friends with good motives and ambitions.- Utilising your faith and spirituality in your career.- D

This week I’m joined by Miss India America- India LaRoda. India is African American and Indian and is the first bi-racial Miss India America. India is currently studying to be a paediatrician and was recently the recipient of the Women of Purpose Award. In today’s episode, we talk about the unique challenges she faced while trying to become the first bi-racial Miss India America. We also cover India’s passion project, SmileTrain which is a non-profit organisation that is committed to giving free Cleft lip surgeries to children in 85 countries. The most prominent takeaways from today’s episode are how to maintain your authenticity under insane pressure and why we should all give more. Visit indialaroda.com to find out more about SmileTrain and #GiveSmiles.This week’s Support This! Goes to Girls In Real Life AKA G-IRL. Founded by Kadish Morris. Check it out here.Follow Wanna Be @WannaBepodcast on TwitterVisit wannabepodcast.com to get

It's Self-Care Awareness Week (13th-19th Nov) and this week I'm joined by the Founder of The World of Self-Care, Georgia Dodsworth. In this week's episodes Georgia shares her journey with Borderline Personality Disorder and becoming a successful freelancer while still at university studying Performance and Creative Enterprise. In this episode we talk about how Georgia set up her daily routine and became so disciplined. Georgia is extremely well organised when it comes to planning her days and she explains how this discipline has helped her BPD. We talk about knowing your worth and how much value you can add. More importantly the power of saying 'No' to opportunities and the mental checklist that she does before deciding that a project is worth her time. Georgia's checklist:1. What is the project.2. Do I know the company or brand? What are her views of that brand.3. How much times is the project going to take out of her day/week?4. Is the job paid or

Adrian is co-founder and CEO of Six to Start. He is best known as the co-creator of the international smash hit mobile app, “Zombies, Run!” Previously, Six to Start has worked with Disney, the BBC, Channel 4, and Penguin, and Six to Start has won multiple awards including Best of Show at SXSW. Adrian has also been a speaker at the main TED Conference. He is the author of A History of the Future in 100 Objects and writes a tech column for the Telegraph. He used to works at Cambridge, UCSD, and Oxford as a trained neuroscientist.Follow Adrian on TwitterIn Part 2 of this episode, Adrian discusses how he used Kickstarter to fund Zombies Run! Their goal was $12,500, and they raised over 73k.We also discuss the history of the future.The best business advice he’s ever received.And how to successfully build your team of developers with no programming knowledge. If you’re thinking about developing a game or an app stay tuned and even if you’re not there’s a

Meet Adrian Hon the CEO and Founder of Six to Start an incredible game development and entertainment agency. Adrian and author Naomi Alderman are the geniuses behind the highly successful running app Zombies Run! which has generated nearly 4 million downloads, over a quarter of a million monthly active users and tens of thousands of subscribers. Support This! four-part documentary series, Young, Gifted and Grinding which focuses on innovative black entrepreneurs in Britain who are carving out opportunities for themselves and turning their passion into profit. Watch the documentary on Ndrika.comGet the free 'Nine Long Reads To Spark Creativity' guide here.Don’t forget that the last episode of the month I’ll be joined by Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa the Founder of Moyesa co. Every month we’ll answer your questions on branding, marketing, careers, freelancing and much more so if you have a problem you can submit them under