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THE SLOW DOWN#15 Author and Coach Tamu Thomas on toxic productivity, anxiety and redefining successTamu Thomas is the author of Why Women Work So Much and a passionate advocate for joyful living, boundaries, and sustainable success. She challenges the burnout culture and toxic productivity that so many women find themselves trapped in and explores how we can redefine ambition, rest, and self-worth beyond productivity. As a qualified social worker, somatic coach and public speaker, Tamu challenges the pervasive culture of burnout and advocates for a more balanced approach to ambition and self-care.In this episode we cover: The immigrant experience Anxiety attacks & how we get...2025-07-191h 06
THE SLOW DOWN#14 Douglas McMaster: ‘Bullying, Violence, Food waste – I saw it all in Michelin Star kitchens’Douglas McMaster is a pioneering British chef renowned for championing sustainable dining. His culinary journey includes tenures at esteemed establishments such as St. John, The Fat Duck, and Noma. In 2014 he opened the world's first zero-waste restaurant, Silo, initially established in Brighton and later relocated to London's Hackney Wick. Silo operates on a pre-industrial food system, utilizing techniques like fermentation, pickling, and preserving to ensure every ingredient is fully utilized. Beyond the kitchen, he shares his philosophy through public speaking engagements, including a TED Talk titled 'Waste Is a Failure of the Imagination,' and contributes as a faculty me...2025-07-061h 02
THE SLOW DOWN#13 Molly Johnson-Jones: Fired for Asking to WFH — What She Did Next Redefined Job SearchingMolly Johnson-Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Flexa, a platform that showcases companies offering flexible working environments. Her personal experience of being dismissed from a finance role after requesting flexible work (working from home one day a week) accommodations for her autoimmune condition led her to establish Flexa in 2019. The platform now serves millions of users globally and collaborates with major corporations like Mars UK and Microsoft UK to promote transparency in workplace flexibility.In this episode we cover: Graduating from Oxford - but at what cost? How her autoimmune condition got he...2025-06-2248 min
THE SLOW DOWN#12 Hector Hughes: 'Have you ever spent a weekend without your phone?’Hector Hughes is the co-founder of Unplugged, a company offering off-grid cabin retreats designed to help people disconnect from digital life and reconnect with nature.After experiencing burnout in the tech industry, Hector went on a silent repreat in the Himalayas and recognised the need for digital detox solutions. Since its inception in 2020, Unplugged has grown rapidly whilst promoting intentional rest in a hyper-connected world.In this episode we cover: Being the dyslexic twinThe part alcohol plays in our culture Learnings from a silent retreat in...2025-06-081h 01
When Life Gives You LemonsThe power of female collaboration, navigating the modelling industry and turning adversity into empowerment; with Tijana TamboricAs a child Tijana Tamburic moved over from war torn Yugoslavia to London with her family. She was scouted as a model aged 15 and worked in the modelling industry for 10 years before being dropped for 'not being thin enough’. Disillusioned – she set herself a goal of starting something using her skills that were never encouraged in her time as a model and so she co-founded the All-Female Creative Agency - ‘Female Narratives’; for which she was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Tijana is also a TEDx Speaker, and host of podcast - The Slow Down.In this episode...2025-05-2744 min
THE SLOW DOWN#11 Chrissy Rutherford: ‘I was told: you should feel lucky to be here’Chrissy Rutherford is a writer, consultant and mental wellness advocate. She was a digital editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for 9 years, from 2011-2020, in New York City- spearheading the magazine’s instagram account - which got over 4 million followers under her influence- along with writing fashion and celebrity articles, styling, producing and hosting their Youtube series Heel Hunters. Since departing Harpers, Chrissy is now a writer and digital content creator working with brands like J Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, DeBeers and American Express . She has a newsletter called FWD JOY which is dedicated to the journey of self...2025-05-2551 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongTurn Your Biggest Fails Into Fuel | Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Amara Ahmed, Tijana Tamburic | Ep 735 | Throwback"I'm successful because I'm able to do what I want, when I want, with who I want - that's what everybody desires." Kiontre DanielsJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for this throwback episode with Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Tijana Tamburic, and Amara Ahmed as they reveal the audacious moments that changed everything. Discover how embracing vulnerability and redefining success creates authentic leadership that breaks every rule.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional...2025-05-2451 min
THE SLOW DOWN#10 Dan Murray-Serter: 'I met the Queen the same week I had to fire half of my team'Dan Murray-Serter is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor (85 startups), and advocate for mental health. He co-founded Heights, a brain care supplements company, following personal struggles with insomnia and anxiety. Dan also co-hosts the acclaimed Secret Leaders podcast, where he has interviewed over 500 prominent figures, amassing more than 50 million downloads. He shares insights on success and well-being through his newsletter, "The Science of Success." In this episode we cover: - When ADHD meets creative entrepreneurship - Do hard things, build up dopamine- The successes and failures of start ups...2025-05-1159 min
THE SLOW DOWN#9 Marine Tanguy: ‘We consume 10,000 images per day’Marine Tanguy was the youngest gallery manager in Europe before founding MTArt Agency, the first talent agency dedicated to visual artists. They represent top visual artists and integrates their art into various contexts, from digital platforms to public art projects. She is also the author of her new book The Visual Detox - challenging the dominance of commercial imagery in public spaces.In this episode we cover: - What visual literacy means - What you can do to become a more conscious visual consumer - How an image of...2025-04-271h 02
THE SLOW DOWN#8 Sharmadean Reid MBE: Do you need a Hot Girl Sabbatical?Sharmadean Reid MBE, is a British entrepreneur, author, and cultural innovator best known for founding WAH Nails, a nail salon that redefined beauty culture in London, and The Stack World, a platform empowering women through networking and business tools. Sharmadean's new book, New Methods for Women: A Manifesto for Independence, features 49 essays that provide actionable advice and personal insights on navigating life, work, relationships, and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur, leader, and co-parent, Sharmadean offers readers practical tools to thrive while advocating for systemic change to better support women's empowerment. I...2025-04-061h 01
THE SLOW DOWN#7 Sarah Ann Macklin: ‘I had a full body crash at 23’Sarah Ann Macklin is a British nutritionist, model, and mental health advocate, known for blending science and compassion in her work. After a successful modeling career, she transitioned into the field of nutrition, earning a first-class degree in Human Nutrition. Her personal experiences, including being diagnosed with dyslexia during her studies, inspired her to explore how nutrition supports mental health and conditions like ADHD and autism. She also hosts the popular podcast Live Well, Be Well, which focuses on evidence-based nutrition and mental health strategies. Sarah has spoken internationally, including at the European Parliament, and contributes to publications such...2025-03-211h 02
THE SLOW DOWN#6 Olivia Rubin: ‘The fashion industry asks for more and more’Olivia Rubin is a celebrated British fashion designer known for her vibrant, feminine and joyful designs. Reviving her eponymous brand as a mum of two in 2018, Olivia rocketed to success. Within a year, the brand was stocked in Selfridges and Saks New York. Within three she had a store on Marylebone High Street and was presenting at London Fashion. Then there was a kids collection and collaborations with Elemis, sofa.com, Liberty and more. Her signature rainbow patterns and commitment to creating inclusive, size-diverse collections made her a favourite among celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike. But in...2025-03-0941 min
THE SLOW DOWN#5 Solomon Oyemade: ‘Do You Mind If I Sit Here?’Solomon Oyemade was a Location Manager and connector in East London whose curiosity and intuition took him to Sweden where he ran the kitchen in an African Drum School for 9 months and started to find his place at the intersection of creativity and social impact. After house-sitting in Costa Rica, California, Mexico, Portugal and Spain he nomadically built Curated Funding, an online library that gives creatives and social entrepreneurs access to an archive of active awards, grants, and funding initiatives. Solomon is currently the Special Projects Manager at Shoreditch Arts Club - programming events that celebrate diversity...2025-02-231h 04
THE SLOW DOWN#4 Alexia de Broglie: ‘We got caught up in the glamour of being exited founders’Alexia de Broglie is the co-founder of Your Juno, a financial education platform that helps women reach their financial goals. She started Your Juno with her sister at the age of 24 and raised over $2.5m in investment. In the last three years, Juno has supported 150,000 women in increasing their personal combined wealth by an estimated £600 million. Alexia has also been a guest editor at the Financial Times, named Forbes 30 under 30, ex-McKinsey & PwC, and featured for her work in Vogue, BBC, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan, amongst others. Re-imagining her life now after a failed sale of her business, Alexia is exploring d...2025-02-091h 02
THE SLOW DOWN#3 Matt Klein: “We are negotiating our time back from work”Matt Klein is an award-winning cultural theorist, strategist, and writer renowned for his insights into societal trends and digital culture.
His present role is Head of Foresight at Reddit and running his award-winning publication ZINE (which you should subscribe to!). As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Matt collaborates with brands, the UN, investors, philanthropists and press to navigate the complexities of the modern world. I speak to him on if slowing down, and re-defining our careers for ourselves is a macro-movement in the zeitgeist.
In this episode we cover:
Lazy Gi...2025-01-2655 min
The Every Muse PodcastTIJANA TAMBURIC & FRANZI KLEIN on female storytelling and building their own castle Franzi and Tijana are the co-founders and forces behind Female Narratives - a creative agency that deploys over 100 women and non-binary freelancers to connect brands such as Bumble, AllBirds and The Gap (to name a few) to real stories.But the work they do goes far beyond creating and producing projects and campaigns for brands. In curating a collective of female and non-binary talent, they've created a real community - one that they take every opportunity to nurture and empower. What Franzi and Tijana have created is a movement - one which seeks to move the needle...2025-01-251h 12
THE SLOW DOWN#2 Ellie Dixon: 'I needed rest, in an industry that valued constant output'Ellie Dixon is an indie-pop musician and songwriter from Cambridge known for her witty, self-aware lyrics and creative production techniques. Starting her career by crafting music from her bedroom studio, merging pop, jazz, rap, and R&B, she amassed over a million followers on Tiktok through duets, remixes, covers and now her own body of work.
Her most recent work includes the EP In Case of Emergency (2023) and singles "Big Lizard Energy" and "Renaissance" (2024). In addition to her musical talent, Ellie is known for her hands-on approach to all aspects of her craft, including directing and producing...2025-01-191h 01
THE SLOW DOWN#1 Abadesi Osunsade: ‘Being busy made me feel worthy’Abadesi Osunsade is an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
She is founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, a career advancement community, and the co-host of popular tech podcast Techish. Previously, Abadesi held roles at Amazon, Google, and Product Hunt as well as being Brandwatch's first ever Global Vice President of Community & Belonging. A child of immigrants, like me, we talk about where our definitions of success start and how they manifest in us as adults.
After years feeling cycles of burnout in tech, Abadesi is now learning to...2025-01-121h 00
THE SLOW DOWNTRAILERWelcome to The Slow Down.
A new podcast helping you re-define success and growth for yourself, with a little help from others.
Here is a taste of what's to come in Season 1 featuring Sharmadean Reid MBE, Olivia Rubin, Abadesi Osunsade, Sarah Ann Macklin, Solomon Oyemade, Ellie Dixon, Alexia de Broglie and Matt Klein. 2024-12-2101 min
Thank You In AdvanceHe Called Me Pretty Full On: Misogyny & Metanarratives with Tijana TamburicAbby and Jess are joined by Tijana Tamburic, Co-founder and Creative Director at creative agency Female Narratives, who shares fascinating stories from across her patchwork life and career so far.We cover how to know when you're on the path of 'not here', why long form content reigns supreme and the time she got stuck in a lift with David Beckham. Follow Female Narratives on InstagramFollow Tijana on InstagramFollow Tijana on LinkedinGet in touch with Ok Mentor at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram.2024-11-2150 minOutlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongLessons from Redefining Success Beyond Capitalism | Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Amara Ahmed, Tijana Tamburic | Ep 570"Your authenticity is your difference." - Tijana TamburicJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the power of authenticity and personal growth with five trailblazing business owners; Tolu Adepoju, Jessie Larson, Kiontre Daniels, Amara Ahmed, and Tijana Tamburic. Learn how these outliers leverage their unique perspectives to create meaningful change in their industries and communities.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes...2024-11-0851 min
The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women#246 LEAD CHARACTERS | Tijana Tamburic on Women-led stories and Feminine SuccessWhat does feminine success look like? How can we find balance with the intuitive and the forceful pressure to climb further up the never-ending ladder? Storyteller and co-founder of Female Narratives, Tijana Tamburic shares her own journey from model to entrepreneur and finding balance. We also go deep into the messaging we receive as women and the need for more female-led storytelling in media and marketing to encourage empowerment. Listen for a thoughtful conversation on becoming a lead character in your life! In this podcast episode: (01:21) The Journey from Model to...2023-10-0320 minThe Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women#246 LEAD CHARACTERS | Tijana Tamburic on Women-led stories and Feminine SuccessWhat does feminine success look like? How can we find balance with the intuitive and the forceful pressure to climb further up the never-ending ladder? Storyteller and co-founder of Female Narratives, Tijana Tamburic shares her own journey from model to entrepreneur and finding balance. We also go deep into the messaging we receive as women and the need for more female-led storytelling in media and marketing to encourage empowerment. Listen for a thoughtful conversation on becoming a lead character in your life! In this podcast episode: (01:21) The Journey from Model to...2023-10-0320 min
What Do You Know For Sure?#155 Your Life is Obsessed with You with Tijana TamburicA great conversation about showing up fully and giving your gift to the world. Tijana and I have a great chat about our purpose; our authentic yes and no; our uniqueness and so much more. The world, Tijana believes, conspires in our favour and I for one agree!www.femalenarratives.com2023-07-1620 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp3. Flower Gazing w/ Paul BulenceaExperience designer, author and founder of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, Paul Bulencea, set me the seemingly simple challenge of taking 20 minutes out of my day to look at a bouquet of flowers in a journey to understand that nature is the greatest experience designer of them all and that we can create moments of awe for ourselves everyday, if we so choose.
We talk about being a transient experience junkie, post ecstatic stress, integration after experience, the elusive quest for transformation and Paul’s journey to doing less and finding more. Sometimes the best experience design is...2021-04-111h 19
How We LeadHow we Lead | with Tijana TamburicOn this episode I’ve invited Tijana Tamburic, co-founder of creative agency Female Narratives. Tijana’s work curates dynamic teams that spark innovative ideas and fresh concepts. Her passion for her work begins with how she chooses to lead herself, and I’m grateful to share a conversation where people can see what’s possible when you stay true to your authenticity.You can follow her @femalenarratives or visit their website at femalenarratives.com2020-12-2033 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp2. Healing water w/ Aida ŠehićAida Šehić is a woman of the sea - she has been a professional waterpolo player for Croatia, a sailer, swim instructor and coach. She also works as the sports and recreation manager on the historic Island of Brioni near her hometown of Pula.
To honour the memory of her father, Aida decided to embark on an endurance race between two lighthouses, a distance of 10 nautical miles (that’s 20 kilometres). The whole healing process was captures on film and turned into a moving documentary that I encourage you to watch here: https://youtu.be/clKN6A2Cdbs...2020-11-0700 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp1. The Authentic Ask w/ Boyd VartyBoyd Varty is a tracker, author, conservationist and so much more.
He set me a challenge in two parts this month, all as an exploration into authenticity.
“Building the muscle of allowing. building the muscle of letting the feeling of the moment really take you and being open to that. It really is like building strength in a certain area” - Boyd Varty2020-10-2400 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp0. Chosen Discomfort w/ Omid SabetWE'RE BACK! And where better to begin the second half of this year than right back where it all began with a conversation with the man who set me my very first challenge on New Year's Day: Omid.
Omid describes vulnerability as 'chosen discomfort' and we go on a deep dive into his own explorations into vulnerability and things I should explore in the second half of this year.
“Do you want to be right and alone, or do you want to be in relationship with people? Sometimes that means not being right.” - OM...2020-10-1100 min
What do people do?Tijana Tamburic: Why it’s so important for women to love each other (yourself included)?From early childhood, girls find their looks and intelligence being compared to those of fellow girls. It starts at the kindergarden and continues to workplaces and personal relationships. Instead of empowering each other, women are taught to compete to prove themselves. In our conversation with Tijana Tamburic, former model, Tedx speaker and Forbes 30 under 30, we talk about the magic that happens once women start to lift each other up even though nobody else is willing to. We discuss the importance of vulnerability at work, challenges that come with gender stereotypes, and how to flourish in both your personal and...2020-08-1800 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp6. TEDx Talks w/ Christophe DebardIn the final episode of the season, and the month that takes us halfway through the year, the scariest thing I've done in my life is released to the world... my TEDx Talk.
This June, I speak to Christophe Debard; leader of Toulouse ProtoSpace (a lab dedicated to innovation at Airbus), founder of Humanity Lab (an initiative that gives the opportunity to every Airbus employee to contribute to meaningful innovation to make a difference in areas such as disability, health, education and environment), amputee since the age of 13 and the powerful speaker that went on the...2020-07-1352 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp5. Understanding Addiction w/ Juris KuprisJuris’ challenge this May was for me to attend a virtual AA meeting with him.
After the meeting we talked about the relationship between father and son, the complexity of addition, life’s winding road and the importance of asking for help.
Juris Kupris is a ex-professional Go Kart and Nascar driver, fitness entrepreneur and now building a wellness retreat in Vermont. He has fought against Hodgkins Lymphoma and an addiction battle with opioids. He is an advocate for AA and understanding the deep complexities around addition.
“God grant me the se...2020-06-291h 08
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp4. Past Lives w/ CapucineFor this April challenge we get a little visceral, as I embark on a journey of past life regression led, virtually, by Reiki Master Teacher Capucine.
Im sceptical about all things spiritual but wow, what a ride! Afterwards, still dizzy from the experience, Capucine and I talk about the fear of arrogance and unlocking levels of consciousness; choosing our friends more consciously and learning to take a compliment; crying when you’re ready and vulnerability on your own terms.
“This would have been called the work of the devil - in some places it still is…s...2020-06-161h 06
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp3. The Apology Letter w/ Arun Blair-MangatIt’s March, and we suddenly find ourselves in isolation and I’m starting to give up on this challenge… when Arun reminds me that there is something very vulnerable we can do during lockdown.
Arun Blair-Mangat is a writer, actor and performer currently in the original West End cast of &Juliet. We explore the dualities of being bi-racial and bi-sexual, redefine our understanding of success, remind ourselves that the beauty is in our differences and we share some serious truths with each other.
Follow Arun on https://www.instagram.com/arunblair/2020-06-0559 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp2. Beginners Tango w/ Jada SezerThe February challenge, set by Jada Sezer, was to go to a beginners tango class together. Through bizarre circumstance this turned into tango dancing with my dad on the eve of Valentine’s Day.
Jada, a model and mental health advocate, and I talk about the beauty of being a beginner, relationships during quarantine and unexpected racism on social media. The challenge was for me to relinquish control but it seems Jada has some control issues of her own.
“Being insecure is feeling - you’re feeling vulnerable and it’s the heart of being human.”...2020-05-2748 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp1. Five Red Roses w/ Lauren TausThe very first, January challenge is about connecting with strangers and learning how to openly give and receive compliments. It’s also about speaking to yourself in a kinder way as I learn from clinical psychologist and yoga teacher Lauren Taus. We talk about owning your mistakes, grief and, of course, ketamine.
“When we are vulnerable we hug deeper - we penetrate the soul” - Lauren Taus
Follow Lauren on instagram.com/lauren.taus and check out her podcast INbodied Life with Lauren Taus 2020-05-1856 min
The Vulnerability ChallengeEp0. Why should you be vulnerable?Vulnerability means putting yourself in a position where you could get hurt- so why would we do it?
In this intro episode to this podcast, explore why I believe we should learn to open up to vulnerability; what the experts say and what my experience tells me.
This will also give you an outline for how all the following episodes will be structured.
Let's get vulnerable. 2020-05-1205 min
Viața de freelancer PodcastEpisodul 14: Tijana Tamburic | Co-founder of Female Narratives & Forbes 30 under 30 2019Pe Tijana Tamburic am cunoscut-o la TEDxBucharest 2019 si trebuie sa recunosc ca discutia cu ea mi s-a parut fascinanta. Are o poveste de viata impresionanta si fiecare dintre noi am avea cate ceva de invatat.
Dupa o cariera de Modeling care s-a terminat datorita faptului ca "nu era suficient de slaba", a fondat o agentie de creatie care lucreaza cu peste 100 de freelanceri femei si au clienti precum Squarespace, North Face, Bumble, W Hotels si alte companii "female-led ethical brands".
Povestec cu Tijana Tamburic despre:
Relatia dintre agentii - creativi - clienti si despre...2019-12-1617 min