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Life's A Bag PodcastLady Phyll on how to fight for equalityMeet Lady Phyll, Co-Founder of UK Black Pride and Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust. In this episode, Ro and Lady Phyll discuss transitioning from the Civil Service to establishing a LGBTQ+ safe space and charity and the importance of having an activism strategy.You don’t want to miss:What motivated Lady Phyll to start UK Black PrideWhy it’s OK to be emotional and not OKWhy we all should be fighting for equality and equityLady Phyll's views on true allyship Advice on creating change by working with others as a coll...2020-11-2500 minLife's A Bag PodcastYvonne Bajela on how to secure VC fundingMeet Yvonne Bajela, Founding Member and Principal at Impact X Capital. In this episode, Ro and Yvonne discuss making Forbes’ 30 under 30, the different types of funding available, and the importance of having an empathetic management style.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Yvonne to enter the world of banking and financeThe importance of mentoring and sponsorship for getting aheadHow to assert authority when you know little about a roleWhy there’s a need for a diverse pipeline of investors to tackle the gap in funding for underrepresented foundersYvonne’s predictions on funding in a post-COV...2020-11-1100 minLife's A Bag PodcastMichele Scott-Lynch on how to reach millions in revenueMeet Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder of Boucleme. In this episode, Ro and Michele discuss business growth secrets, green beauty and juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Michele to start a clean curl care brand The pros of self funding your business over investment Why timing is everythingMichele’s take on why curl-labelling can hinder hair growth and healthThe importance of developing brand values and a brand narrativeMichele's biggest achievements - yes, including hitting £2 million in revenuePLUS, Michelle's top tips on how to thrive as a business owner in a...2020-10-2800 minLife's A Bag PodcastAdwoa Owusu-Darko on how to grow on DepopMeet Adwoa Owusu-Darko AKA Mini, Founder of Mini's World and The MW LAB. In this episode, Ro and Mini discuss entrepreneurship, Chloe's motivations in the natural hair industry and how best to win customers. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Mini to start a sustainable, fashion business that places inclusivity and diversity at the forefrontWhy it’s important to pave the way for othersAdvice on letting immigrant parents know you’ve decided on a non-traditional career pathHow to win in the Depop wild westPLUS, Mini's top tips on how to shop for th...2020-10-1400 minLife's A Bag PodcastChloe Elliott on how to win customersMeet Chloe Elliott, Founder of Odyssey Box UK and Blogger via Curly Gal Chlo. In this episode, Ro and Chloe discuss entrepreneurship, Chloe's motivations in the natural hair industry and how best to win customers. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Chloe to start a luxury hair care subscription box that showcases strictly Black-owned brandsWhy it’s important to build relationships and regularly connect with (potential) customersHow WOC can make the most of the current climate to amplify their businessesAdvice on bookkeeping and staying on top of never-ending to-do listsHow to crack the inst...2020-10-0137 minLife's A Bag PodcastViv Yau on how to build your influenceMeet Viv Yau, Founder of Bee Influence and Host of But Where Are You From? podcast. In this episode, Ro and Viv discuss the realities of being an Asian female entrepreneur, her ambitions in influencer marketing and the fight for equality to reduce the influencer pay gap and tackle racial bias. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Viv to enter the influencer marketing industry and start Manchester's first influencer marketing agency, Bee InfluenceWhy it’s important to build relationships and regularly connect with past networksAdvice on handling difficult conversations with employees and letting staf...2020-08-2635 minLife's A Bag PodcastStephanie Pak on how to work with familyMeet Stephanie Pak, Managing Editor of Arcadia Magazine and Founder of Lunar Chi. In this episode, Ro and Steph discuss the importance of diversity in the fashion industry and what more agencies and magazine owners should be doing to improve representation.You don’t want to miss:The story behind the makings of The Arcadia MagazineAdvice on how to work with familyWhy it’s important to practice self care in these timesAn explainer of what Reiki is and how it helped spark Steph’s entrepreneurial journey with Lunar ChiThe real deal on what really goes on at pre...2020-08-1228 minLife's A Bag PodcastYasmin Taylor on how to know your worthMeet Yasmin Taylor AKA Taila Sky, DevOps Goddess, a software specialist with a background in delivering major IT projects. In this episode, Ro and Yasmin discuss the realities of being a senior Black woman in technology and why it’s important to concentrate on one key area of growth to leverage your negotiating power. Know your worth and it will strengthen that power. You don’t want to miss:The story behind why Yasmin was trending on Twitter as ‘130k bae’Advice and resources on how to break into technologyThe pros on cons of being permanen...2020-07-2937 minLife's A Bag PodcastJennifer Ogunyemi on how to grow after business failureMeet Jennifer Ogunyemi, founder of Sisters in Business, mentor, speaker, mother, wife and author. In this episode, Ro and Jennifer discuss how Jennifer juggles her business with family life, why it’s important for female entrepreneurs to have business networks and why she got involved in the self publishing game. You don’t want to miss:What motivated Jennifer to start a community for muslim women in businessHow to juggle entrepreneurship with motherhood and being a wifeWhat it means to leave a lasting legacy Why it’s important to use business failure as an opport...2020-07-1532 minLife's A Bag PodcastAbadesi Osunsade on how to own your valueMeet Abadesi Osunsade, Founder of Hustle Crew, Co-Host of Techish podcast and author. In this episode, Ro and Abadesi discuss how to break into tech, the importance of regaining your learning power and how to navigate the world of work by embracing your difference and owning your value. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Abadesi to start Hustle Crew and write a careers advice bookWhat it means to have the power to be the Will Smith of your lifeWhy it’s the greatest time ever for content from underrepresented voicesHow racism and structural oppr...2020-07-0128 minLife's A Bag PodcastJade Keshia Gordon on how to find your nicheMeet Jade Keshia Gordon, an award-winning fashion and beauty photographer from London. In this episode, Ro and Jade discuss breaking into the UK's influencer photography scene, the importance of inclusivity and how to succeed with ventures by finding your niche.You don’t want to miss:How and why Jade got started in her photography career How Jade grew her brand over time to dominate the influencer photographer sceneHow Jade's work for influencer client, Grace Victory, formed the blueprint for her ways of working and opened doors to successWhat it means to support in...2020-06-1739 minLife's A Bag PodcastJohanna Yaovi on how to power forward with personal projectsMeet Johanna Yaovi, Creator of The Curl Talk Project. The project is an incredible portfolio of experiences – showcasing curly-haired women's photographic portraits and life stories. In this episode, Ro and Johanna discuss why hair matters, the importance of blocking out negativity and how to power forward with personal projects.You don’t want to miss:How and why Johanna created a platform to tackle the misconceptions around textured hairHow Johanna grew her project from an idea to a successful sponsored exhibitionWhat it means to support a natural hair movement that focuses on more than just...2020-06-0231 minLife's A Bag PodcastIntroducing #LifesABag PodcastJoin Life's A Bag host, Ro as she interviews inspiring women of colour who are building creative projects and/or business ventures whilst juggling aspects of their personal lives. Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. ----------- The first episode launches on 3 June 2020. Subscribe now and you won't miss a thing.-----------Want to find out more? Join the conversation online by using the hashtag #lifesabag and following us on instagram: www.instagram.com/lifesabagpodcastYou can email us at lifesabagpodcast@gmail.com2020-05-2202 min