I've been loving everyones in-and-out lists for 2024 so I wanted to do my own but make it a podcast with help from our guests over the past year including:
Dr Julia Ravey - https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/
Tiwalola - https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/
Daisy - https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/
Dr Jessica -https://www.instagram.com/drjessicakatanga/
Let me know what's on your in-and-out lists over on instagram @noapprovalpodcast or @pilarofsociety
In this episode, we delve into the world of shopping psychology during the January sales! From irresistible discounts to clever scarcity tactics, we unravel the strategies employed by your favourite shops and brands to tap into your emotions and get you reaching for your wallet.
Join us on this week's No Approval Podcast for an insightful conversation with Daisy Morris, author, social media strategist, and founder of The Selfhood. In this episode, we explore the changing face of Social Media, Daisy's journey to self-employment, the magic of cultivating community in both URL and IRL spaces, overcoming anxiety, following passions, and the key to building confidence. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and discover why your community is indeed your currency.
Connect with Daisy: https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/
Read Daisy's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Community-Your-Currency-Creating-Thriving/dp/1399714694
Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/
Welcome back to the "No Approval Podcast" as we sit down with actress Grace Rumsey. In this episode, we explore the making of the groundbreaking Netflix film "Can You See Us" and delve into Grace's personal journey of acceptance, autism advocacy, resilience and Zambian culture.
Follow No Approval Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/
Follow Grace Rumsey: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_gtr/
This week I reflect on my 30 life crisis, life after hitting the big 3-0 and get some encouraging words from my conversations with Stephanie Sward Williams and Dr Jessica Katanga.
Software engineer and founder of Wrangle, Matthew Njovu helps us get to grips with all things AI and Chat GPT.
Timecodes:
5.00 - Jack of All trades vs Specialists
11.50 - Matt's journey into tech
23.10 - What is Chat GPT, using it for emails, 10 x your productivity with chat GPT
40.00 - The AI dilemma, AI in music,
48.00 - Is AI gonna take our jobs?
1.01.00 - Matt's startup journey
Matts Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnjovu/
https://twitter.com/MattNjovu
I revisit my conversation with Broadcaster, Presenter and Writer Jackie in a new edit to discuss her relationship with her boobs and how this shapes her ideas on body image and confidence.
Dr Jessica joins me in the studio to talk burnout, wellness, stress management and shares the reality of *fertility in your 30s. *Spoiler alert it's not quite like what we see on the headlines.
Socials:
Dr Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicakatanga/
Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/
This week I deep dive into the rise & fall of Topshop from launch, growth, iconic endorsements to the eventual closure of their flagship store.
References:
- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VummTYXdyyg&pp=ygUTQmhzIHBlbnNpb24gc2NhbmRhbA%3D%3D
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001ckq4/trouble-at-topshop
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7586681/philip-green-wife-tina-green-arcadia-group-administration/
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13342458/philip-greens-arcadia-collapses-administration/
Tasha Antwi shares some of her career gems from Influencer marketer to 40 under 40 Search Director https://www.instagram.com/tasha.antwi/
We're joined by Dr Julia Ravey to talk all things Braintenance, how it effects our need of approval, the dangers of the 'it takes 21 days to make a habit' rhetoric, generational trauma and creating habits that stick.
Follow Julia: https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/
Grab her book: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/dr-julia-ravey/braintenance/9781529080056
Happy International Women's Day!!!
This years theme is #EmbraceEquity so we explore equity vs equality and share lessons on money, confidence and advocating for yourself from No Approval Guests Melanie Eusebe - https://www.instagram.com/melanieeusebe/, Stefanie Sword Williams - https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble/, Tiwa Ogunlesi - https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ and Denise Duffield Thomas https://www.instagram.com/denisedt/.
Deep diving into the side of the internet known as the Manosphere which is led by controversial figures like Andrew Tate.
