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Coffee & Oysters: The London Business Babe PodcastJaz Marfo’s Guide to Flexible Careers & Anti-Hustle BoundariesMeet Jaz Marfo, a certified career coach for high achievers who emphasises the importance of creating growth and change through anti-hustle. Jaz shares insights on balancing a fulfilling career without burnout, discussing her personal and professional journey, the significance of boundaries, and the practical strategies she employs.We talk about the obsession with overworking, optimising work hours, and the benefits of personalised career coaching. Dive into Jaz’s favourite tech tools, London hotspots, and her philosophy on life and work.---Steal Jaz’s “stack” of recommendations (along with all guests) in the Coffee...2025-07-0758 min
After The Hustle#90 Stereotypes of ambition with Gina WorkmanToday, we're joined by Gina Workman, a creative visionary in the esports industry, to delve into the nuanced world of ambition. We tackle stereotypes and discuss the equilibrium between ambition and personal well-being.Episode HighlightsShattering the "always-on" myth for ambitious individuals. 11:45The trap of perfectionism and the liberation of embracing one's distinctiveness. 19:04Reframing ambition: It's not a race to the top at others' expense. 27:25Navigating ambition amidst the evolving landscape of gender and leadership. 54:11Overcoming gatekeeping and galvanising diversity in leadership for innovation. 1:02:02Embracing the discomfort and the growth it brings. 1:08:43Meet Our...2024-03-2049 min
After The Hustle#89 The Power of Communication with Jude BoltonToday, we are graced with the insights of Jude Bolton, an esteemed voice and communication coach, delving into the transformative power of effective communication. Together, we explore the nuances of public speaking, the value of authentic interaction, and the strategies for mastering the art of conveying one's message with confidence and clarity.Episode HighlightsJude's insights on public speaking fears and the need for training. 09:45Tactics to control nerves and regain focus during public speaking. 14:03Jude's journey from drama workshops to voice coaching in Hong Kong. 37:00Importance of educational reform to include better communication skills. 48:50Balancing...2024-03-1344 min
After The Hustle#88 Overidentifying in your role with Sarah SpearIn this episode I have the pleasure of welcoming Sarah Spear, CEO and founder of Empowered Together. We dive deep into her inspiring career journey, the creation of her online marketplace for people affected by disability, and the vital lessons she's learned along the way. From embracing the beginnings of new projects to the significance of integrating personal beliefs with professional choices, Sarah shares her candid experiences.Episode HighlightsThe humbling effect of working and learning from individuals with disabilities. 19:37Overcoming the identity crisis of being co-founder and CEO of a startup. 22:10The moment of realization...2024-03-0639 min
After The Hustle#87 The multi-hyphenate elevator pitch with Sonja BajicJoin this fascinating conversation with map maker, data visualizer, and creative talent Sonia Bajic. We delve into her journey from architecture to the art of map-making. We also unpack the importance of multi-disciplinary careers, the value of diverse experiences, and the art of finding balance.Episode Highlights:Finding balance in work and life through an "ecosystem" approach. 18:34Sonia's struggle and growth during the recession. 21:47Exploring Sonia's creativity and map making art. 27:15The shift in career perceptions and diverse income streams in the UK. 36:42Embracing the artist identity and broadening creative outlets. 46:30Balancing multiple careers and the...2024-02-2843 min
After The Hustle#86 The importance of having visible strengths with Mary Mosope AdeyemiIn this enlightening episode, I have an engaging conversation with Mary Mosope Adeyemi, a former banker turned financial strategist and real estate portfolio manager. We dive deep into the richness of careers with multiple retirements, the strength that lies in visible skills and attributes, and the journey of authoring "Visible Strength."Episode Highlights:Transitioning from traditional banking to wider career horizons. 28:03The concept of advocating for oneself and effective communication. 37:58Understanding the value of a pause in the pursuit of ambition. 45:10The significance of saying "yes" or "no" and debunking opportunity myths. 52:20The importance of self-care...2024-02-2146 min
After The Hustle#85 Women don't need to retreat anymore with Abi AdamsIn today's episode, we delve deep into the often-silent struggles of women's health with Abi Adams, a powerhouse in movement mentoring for high-achieving women. We unpack the layers of societal norms, the importance of understanding our bodies, and the empowerment that comes from breaking free of limiting beliefs.Episode HighlightsThe silence and control in women's health that need to be addressed. 15:04How to take informed control over contraception and health during menopause. 31:45The life-changing impact of understanding and managing hormonal changes. 39:52Discovering the power of self-trust and overcoming societal biases. 47:36Challenging workplace roles and expectations...2024-02-1458 min
Five For Two CareersEP 83. Dream Big! Your next 90 days with Jaz MarfoToday I am joined by the amazing Jaz Marfo, a fellow career coach. We are talking all about dreaming big, why there are no rules when it comes to creating your career change and how to do it in 90 days.
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How you can completely change your entire career in 90 days
How to stop settling for good
Building an action plan that keeps you moving forward
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After The Hustle#84 Being a creative soul without your soul with Laura MulhernIn this reflective episode, I have an enriching conversation with Laura Mulhern – a PR queen redefining success and embracing her creative soul in her 40s.Episode Highlights:Laura's transition into her 40s and redefining traditional success. 04:12The juxtaposition of achieving societal milestones and personal fulfilment. 10:33Ageism and the value of experience for older women in the workplace. 22:05How Laura harnesses introversion as a strength in her career. 34:15Dealing with the pressure to monetize creative work. 46:25Meet our guest:Laura Mulhern is not just seasoned in marketing and PR, she’s also the visi...2024-02-0738 min
After The Hustle#83 The importance of speaking up with Melanie AlverangaIn today's empowering instalment, I am honoured to chat with Melanie Alveranga, whose resolve to speak up in daunting circumstances carries a message that resonates deeply. Join us as we tackle the often-unsaid truths about the dynamics of workplace communication and the power of addressing toxic behaviour for everyone’s growth.Episode HighlightsDiving into the difficulty of speaking up in the workplace. 14:15Melanie Alveranga shares her journey of confronting and overcoming bullying behavior. 22:30The importance of taking a break from work to reevaluate and heal. 30:05Understanding the protective layers around workplace bullies. 34:45How creating a sa...2024-01-3142 min
After The Hustle#82 Questioning our decisions with Zeva BellelIn this episode, I sit with Zeva Bellel in a deep conversation about embracing change, overcoming cross-cultural challenges, and making conscious decisions at pivotal moments in our careers and personal lives.Episode Highlights:Balancing American ambition with French reflection in expatriate life. 09:34How a supportive family can make bold decisions feel more like thrilling experiments. 22:10Zeva's transition from a trial move to making France her home. 27:45Zeva Bellel's journey from journalism to coaching and her mission to help women align careers with their values. 36:12The emotional odyssey of career transitions and finding one's authentic self. 51:19Creating...2024-01-2451 min
After The Hustle#81 Building self-trust with Karen WebberIn this heartfelt episode of Just Jaz & Co, we delve into the profound journey of self-trust with the insightful Karen Webber. As we unpack the pivotal moments and pivotal decisions in our personal and professional lives, Karen shares the wisdom she's gleaned from her paradigm-shifting experiences.Episode HighlightsThe need for aligning work-life intentions after transformative events. 12:04Karen's introspection on career impact and its effects on family. 19:45Questioning the endurance of unfulfilling work and societal conditioning. 27:22Karen's leap of faith into self-employment and the support that made it possible. 33:18Celebrating acts of everyday bravery and the...2024-01-1730 min
After The Hustle#80 The myth of work-life balance with Anaïs ComotIn today's exciting episode of Just Jaz & co, I sit down with the vibrant and insightful Anais Comot. Join us as we unravel the myth of work-life balance and dive into how Anais transitioned to a career that aligns perfectly with her passions.Episode HighlightsRejecting "work-life balance" for a holistic life approach: 05:12Challenging traditional workplace norms: 12:45The rise of working mothers and the new work paradigm: 19:50Embracing personal development tailored to your life: 34:15Creating a supportive community for parenting and career growth: 45:05Overcoming imposter syndrome to seize opportunities: 60:10Meet our Guest...2024-01-1047 min
After The Hustle#79 The power of networking with Rachel RozenIn this week's episode I sit with Rachel Rozen, we explore her career path, deep dive into networking and the importance of overcoming your won fear to create the career and life you want. Episode HighlightsRachel’s career Journey. 0:00Being a generalist vs a specialist. 9:54How to be a good integrator. 14:19How to become conscious of your network. 18:43How to get started from scratch. 23:22Why take a learning sabbatical? 32:40Meet our guestRachel Rozen is an accidental networker who left her Chief Customer Officer role at a Food Tech company and spen...2023-09-1242 min
After The Hustle#78 Being a zero to one person with Manaan AlexanderIn this week's episode I sit with Manaan Alexander, Operations Lead at CommandBar. We explore her nuanced career path, the importance of being a generalist and the discomfort of being over and underwhelmed.Episode HighlightsHow applying to jobs was like applying to college. 17:00Working in the early stage space. 24:29The importance of being a generalist. 28:16How to sell yourself to people who don’t know you. 32:39The importance of trust and culture. 35:57The discomfort of over and underwhelmed. 49:20Meet our guestManaan Alexander is an experienced operations and business generalist who th...2023-09-111h 01
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The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development# 227: Being Intentional About Your Career Gives You Choices with Janine Esbrand + Jaz MarfoIn this episode, I am interviewed by the amazing Jaz Marfo on her podcast, The Limitless Career Podcast, and we discuss how being intentional in your career gives you choices. Jaz is a successful coach, community manager, fellow podcaster and writer, who draws on experience from her wonderfully squiggly career journey to help others. Through Jaz’s private career coaching she helps high achievers carve out their unique career paths, emphasising the importance of strategy, intent and building relationships. Jaz’s parents were both multi-hyphenates (had multiple careers), which has influe...2023-07-1236 minAfter The Hustle#78 Gina Workmanlknlknlnknkl
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After The Hustle#77 Intention gives you choice with Janine EsbrandIn today's episode I sit with Janine Esbrand and we discuss the power of having a career strategy, having a handle on your strengths and the real playbook on advancing your career.Janine Esbrand is an award-winning executive career coach, international speaker and former lawyer. She believes that getting more people into the right roles and career will change the world for the better. After going through multiple career transitions in her legal career, and then taking the leap into full time entrepreneurship, Janine understands what it means to step away from the conventional career path and...2023-06-1936 min
After The Hustle#76 Jobs as assignments with Sephora AmlanIn this episode, I chat with Sephora Amlan and we discuss being authentic at work, how to build your resilience and being anchored in the middle of a storm.
Sephora, also known as Sephora Ochou is a bilingual award-winning corporate professional and international speaker focused who has recently transitioned into a career in tech, as a Partnerships & Employability Lead. Passionate about social impact and increasing social mobility, she works at Niyo Group, a start-up that aims to provide economic empowerment to minority women. They provide a variety of tech bootcamps to help upskill women...2023-06-1251 min
After The Hustle#75 Imposter & The psychology of entrepreneurship with Leila AingeIn today's episode I sit with Leila Ainge, and we explore some of the myths around imposter phenomenon, the reality that women want power and freedom to make choices in their career and a candid chat about how the World of work is changing.
Leila is a business psychologist, consultant and coach with 20 years of cross industry consulting experience.
She helps people to understand human behaviours and difference and how they contribute to success through a mix of coaching and consultancy. Leila is on a mission to change the way we think about imposter...2023-06-051h 03
After The Hustle#74 Practicing patience with Zoe MallettIn this episode I sit with Zoe Mallett and we discuss coachood, understanding ourselves and the entrepreneurial experience.
Zoe is an Accredited Coach, MSc Psychologist, Culture Consultant and Host, Zoe is here to provide science-backed support to people and businesses in a fun, straight-talking and humorous way. Having worked with various companies, including Nike, Lloyds Bank, Soho House, L’Oreal, Axel Arigato and more, and being featured on Channel 4, Vice, Stylist, and Metro, to name a few. She aims to fill the world with people that know, love and back themselves by making self-care a global movement wh...2023-05-2951 minAfter The HustleBonus: The Vault Community FAQToday is unfiltered and unpolished, I went live on instagram stories to answer some of the most common questions I've been getting about The Vault Community. The £20 a month Founding Membership disappears Sunday 28th May at midnight so now is the time to get curious, ask the questions and make your decision. If you're listening to this later than that don't worry; the membership isn't going anywhere, you haven't missed any special bonuses; you just invest at a different rate.
As ever, my DMs and inbox are open and I can't wait to work w...2023-05-2624 min
After The Hustle#73 Who I am was why with Adelle ThompsonIn this episode with Adelle Thompson we discuss imposter syndrome, transferrable skills and her journey to a career that shouldn't make sense on paper.
Adelle is a Career & Confidence Coach, and the host of the Five For Two Careers podcast. Her passion lies in showing women how to finally feel confident enough to make the moves they've always wanted, so they can build careers they love & earn finances that give them freedom and ownership over the direction of their lives. Connect with her on Instagram here.
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Chronic Iconic BusinessRunning a small business with Jaz MarfoJoin us for a thought-provoking interview with Jaz Marfo, where we delve into the challenges of running a small business while navigating the complexities of mental health. Jaz openly shares her personal journey, discussing anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, shedding light on these conditions' impact on entrepreneurial endeavours.
Gain insights into the strategies, coping mechanisms, and support systems that Jaz has developed to maintain balance and find success despite these obstacles. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply curious about the intersection of mental health and business, this conversation is sure to provide valuable perspectives and inspiration.
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After The Hustle#72 Pulling it back to the individual with Penelope LayzellIn this episode with Penelope Layzell we discuss the nuances of self-awareness, the world-of-work-needs of millennials and gen Z folks and how it's important to carve safe spaces.
Penelope Layzell is a Leadership, Recruitment & Well-being specialist redefining the workplace post-pandemic. Creating a 360 approach to working life mind, body and soul. Supporting conscious leaders, and emotionally intelligent teams, so that we can work in harmony with ourselves to eliminate stress and burnout. Connect with her on LinkedIn here.
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After The Hustle#71 Women don't need to be fixed with Mary AgbesanwaIn this episode, I sit with Mary Agbesanwa and we discuss The Rose Review and what it means for female entrepreneurship, the power of a personal brand and learning to take it slow after multiple burnouts.
Mary Agbesanwa is passionate about how technology is transforming and democratising the financial services industry and supporting millennials to achieve their full potential. She works at Seccl which is a B2B fintech and as their Fintech Growth Lead, she is focused on turbocharging growth and expanding their portfolio of fintech clients. Connect with her on Linkedin here.
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After The Hustle#70 Keeping the pieces of myself with Danielle Meadows-StinnettIn this episode, I sit with Danielle Meadows-Stinnett as she shares her gaming-infused parenting, her mission with Octane studios and exactly what she means by #morethangraphics.
Danielle is owner of 12 year old digital branding firm Octane Design Studios. She is a podcaster, wife, mother, and lover of chai tea, comics, cosplay and live MMA. Danielle is a blended family advocate as parent of 3 lively boys from 16 to 2 years old. As a retro gamer she uses gaming & strategy as a central tool to connect her family. Her children’s attributes range from neurodivergent and interracial heritages to hormonal gr...2023-05-0847 min
After The Hustle#69 Healing myself and others through creativity with Donna FordIn this episode, I catch up with Donna Ford and we discussed photography as a tool, experiences of burnout and what creation she's currently consuming as a creator herself.
Donna is a London-based Power Portrait, personal branding and event photographer who guides brave, purpose-driven soul-o-preneurs to amplify and elevate their message through clever, creative and colourful imagery. She loves helping you find confidence both in front of the lens and beyond through fun, relaxed shoots and her signature process. Donna captures your YOU-ness as well as intuitive and joyful snaps of you in your business and purpose...2023-05-0855 min
After The Hustle#68 Career Behind The Scenes: MarchIn today's episode, I hopped on Instagram Live to share some insights from my own career. We talk about unproductive rest, being anchored in who you are without a title (i.e. in between jobs) and what my career taught me in March.
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After The Hustle#67 Navigating the ever-on World with Sam FlynnIn this episode, I sit with Sam Flynn, and she shares insights on how we can navigate technology and the expectation and habit of always being plugged in whilst being present in the lives we work so hard for. Prefer to read? Check out the blog here.
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Social media is one of the biggest tools or platforms that impact mental health (11:06)
Tips for reducing phone use (15:26)
Social media is one of the biggest tools or platforms that impact mental health (42:36)
Sam has been delivering social media training for 12 years, and has combined this...2023-04-1047 min
After The Hustle#66 Nothings' gone wrong if you're stuck with Dina GrishinIn this episode, I sit with Dina Grishin, and we share insights from our work around career change, the indecision that can arise and what you can do about it.
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Highlights
What would happen if we saw our business as a creative expression? (1:35)
What happens if you don’t have ideas (7:13)
Coaching is what you make it (11:56)
Self-discovery, self-development and self-mastery (27:12)
Career clarity equals career change (32:18)
What to do when you feel like you’re stuck (36:40)
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After The Hustle#65 Coaching UnlockedIn this episode, I share my full journey into coaching, why I coach and exactly how. Demystifying the differences between coaching and therapy, detailing what happens when you "book a call" and sharing the impact on my own life and others.
Curious? Book a call with me to find out how 1-1 coaching can support your goals, build your self-trust and give you clarity on your next steps so you can create a career you truly desire.
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After The Hustle#64 Break-Glass Messages for Navigating Layoff, Redundancy or RestructureWelcome back to the new season of the Just Jaz & Co. show with something on my heart and mind. Just over 5 years since my own redundancy (that birthed my work as a coach), I'm looking around and seeing it happening from all angles. It's time to share some real, raw and candid things I wish I knew, I know now, and I want you to know if you're going through redundancy, restructure or layoff right now. As ever, share with a friend and check out the resources mentioned in the episode below:
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The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development# 204: How To Finally Stop Allowing Imposter Syndrome To Stunt Your Career Growth With Jaz MarfoIn today's episode of the 'Career Change Maker' podcast we have Jaz M, coach for ambitious careers and communities and we are going to be having discussion about imposter syndrome.The reason why I want to focus on this is to make people aware that Impostor syndrome is not inherently bad. The shame that comes with it is that's bad and that's the actual debilitating part underneath it.Episode Highlights:· 1.31: Jaz has been coaching for five years and she is passionate about working with high achievers to lift...2023-01-2539 min