Every woman who’s ever second-guessed her dream will find herself in this story.In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Tetiana Kobzar, founder and CEO of Diversido, opens up about her journey from a small Ukrainian town to leading an award-winning tech company.She shares what it’s like to be a woman in tech the moments of doubt, courage, and quiet strength it takes to stand out in a male-dominated industry. Through stories of leadership, motherhood, and self-belief, Tetiana reminds us that fear doesn’t disappear it transforms when you move.----------What we talk about:– Growing up in Ukraine and finding her path to tech– Facing fear and taking the first step– Building confidence in a male-dominated space– Redefining leadership through empathy– Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship– Lessons from building Diversido– Why courage matters more than perfection– Building without fear and inspiring the next generation🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on:Youtube | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------👇 Before you leave:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like this video to support the series⸻Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.-----------------------#TetianaKobzar #HerOwnNarrative #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders #FearlessLeadership #CourageOverFear #WomenEmpoweringWomen #PodcastForWomen #TechLeadership #WomenInBusiness #StartupJourney #EmpoweredWomen #PersonalGrowth #BuildingWithoutFear #LeadershipJourney #WomenWhoLead #CourageToBegin #PurposeDrivenLife #CareerGrowth #InspiringWomenStories

What happens when the ultimate "Giver" finally hits a breaking point and realizes she's lost herself?In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, we explore the inevitable midlife transition (often in the early 40s) where women start questioning their identity and asking the most revolutionary question: "What about me?"This conversation is a masterclass in shedding the guilt of wanting more and moving from a space of "Contraction" to radical "Expansion."✨ This episode is for:- Moms who feel depleted, on autopilot, or stuck in the "giver" role.- Women in their 40s who are feeling disconnected and asking, "Why do I feel different?"- Anyone ready to move from being the carrier of everyone else's life to the author of her own.If you’ve ever felt judged for wanting more, this is your permission slip to reclaim your space, freedom, and sense of self.----------What we talk about:00:00 – Intro01:37 – The Oracle Card: The call to Expand 05:04 – Finding her voice & choosing visibility12:19 – Overcoming the guilt of asking for something for yourself 13:28 – The hormonal shift that makes you ask, "Where do I come in in this picture?"14:48 – Choosing Expansion over the scary thought of Contraction 20:43 – The Handbag Metaphor: The emotional weight of the large, cumbersome bag 22:33 - The final shift: from the carrier to the author of her own life 24:30 - Why we are done being small and want more for ourselves -----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------👇 Before you leave:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like this video to support the series💬 Comment below: What's one thing you are ready to purge from your "handbag" this week?⸻Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.#HerOwnNarrative #MidlifeMoms #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #HandbagMetaphor #ExpansionOverContraction #ReclaimYourself #TheGiver #MidlifeTransition #MomGuilt #DoneBeingSmall

What happens when a woman walks away from the world that once defined her?In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Deana Uppal opens up about the decade she spent chasing success in the entertainment industry from Miss India UK to Big Brother UK, to film sets in Mumbai and what it took to finally say, “This isn’t who I am anymore.”She shares how silence, self-doubt, and survival shaped her journey… and how healing, spirituality, and truth gave her a new kind of freedom.Today, Deana is a filmmaker, spiritual guide, and founder of the Kindness Diaries Trust, helping others rediscover purpose and peace. Her story is a reminder that walking away doesn’t mean failure it’s how we find our way home.
What we talk about:– Finding her voice again after years away from media– Fear, growth, and the pressure of being seen– The hidden side of reality TV– Life lessons from the film industry– Choosing healing over hustle– How her documentary found global success– Turning pain into purpose and starting the Kindness Diaries Trust– Why truth and surrender became her greatest strength
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If you’ve ever wondered what it means to “have it all” and actually stay yourself through it this conversation is for you.Naomi wears many hats wife, mother, leader, entrepreneur, author yet her story isn’t about doing more.It’s about staying rooted in who you are while doing it all.From growing up watching her mother’s strength, to building her own businesses from £4 to £4,000 clients, Naomi shares the power of boundaries, faith, and the courage to start before you’re ready.Because success isn’t about perfection it’s about purpose, resilience, and knowing when to pause, pray, and keep becoming.What we talk about:– How she never lost herself through motherhood, marriage & ambition– Lessons from her mother & redefining “strong woman”– The fear of poverty & drive to create stability– Balancing family, business & faith without burnout– Why boundaries aren’t walls but gates– The role of faith in purpose & decision-making– How The Butterfly Effect was born– From £3 to £3,000: building a coaching business with purpose– The truth about resilience & legacy– Her new book Becoming the Butterfly– Journaling, faith, and habit-building for growthDisclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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If you’ve ever been told “it’s just your hormones” this episode is for you.Because the truth ishormones are not the enemy. They’re your body’s language.They shape your sleep, energy, fertility, metabolism, and even the way you handle stress.In this episode, Marie Vollmar, Functional Health Practitioner, unpacks the real science behind hormones, stress, burnout, and women’s wellness. From her own journey with depleted cortisol and burnout to practical tips you can start today, Marie reminds us that small daily rituals can create powerful change.

What we talk about:– Why women’s hormones are still under-researched

– Cortisol: the master hormone explained– Early red flags your body is giving you– How stress depletes fertility & cycle health– Gut health, liver function & hormone balance– Food, blood sugar & daily habits that protect hormones– How to avoid morning cortisol spikes– Practical rituals: dry brushing, castor oil packs & more– Reframing self-care as non-negotiable

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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If you’ve ever wondered whether walking away from something you worked years for could actually be the bravest choice this episode is for you.Because sometimes success isn’t finishing what you started.It’s knowing when to choose yourself.Dr. Kemi spent more than a decade in surgical training before deciding to leave the operating theatre behind. Today, she’s a GP guiding women in midlife to protect their bone health, reclaim their strength, and rewrite the rules of what thriving looks like.Watch the full episode and discover how struggle, choice, and resilience can build a different kind of legacy.

What we talk about: – Training in surgery while raising four children– The moment she chose to walk away– Why leaving doesn’t mean failure– Midlife, menopause & bone health explained– Prevention vs. “fixing problems”– How simple movement protects quality of life– Combining surgical knowledge with GP care– Advice she’d give her younger self– Why nothing is wasted in your journey

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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#DrKemi #HerOwnNarrative #WomensHealth #BoneHealth #MidlifeWellness #RedefiningSuccess #StrengthInStruggles #OwnYourNarrative #WomenEmpowerment #GPStories #HealthEducation #HerStoryMatters

In Episode 18 of Her Own Narrative, Anita Goyal shares how a life rooted in equality, resilience, and service became a mission to redefine tradition. From teaching science in all-girls schools to leading global philanthropic projects, Anita opens up about losing her first husband, finding love again, and building initiatives that give young people the tools to be human love, patience, and support.

This conversation is for anyone ready to reclaim their voice, honour their roots, and build something that outlives them.

What we talk about:

– Exploring identity & the impact of heritage

– From teacher to philanthropist

– The three possibilities she lives by

– Resilience through loss and coaching

– The role of family and finding your support system

– Overcoming challenges in marriage & identity

– Building the Gold Foundation & global advocacy

– Teaching humanity to the next generation

– Redefining legacy on her own terms

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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#AnitaGoyal #HerOwnNarrative #WomenInLeadership #Philanthropy #Legacy #ReclaimYourVoice #CulturalHeritage #WomenInEducation #PurposeDriven #BoldWomen #HealingThroughService #ResilientWomen #GlobalImpact #PodcastDescription

What happens when a doctor decides to speak the words that were never said out loud?In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, Dr. Aziza Sesay shares what it was like growing up in a culture where the word vulva was never spoken, and how she chose to say it anyway.As an NHS doctor, award-winning health educator, and advocate for women’s health, Aziza is challenging stigma and shame around female anatomy, sexual health, and identity.This conversation is a masterclass in bold education, cultural unlearning, and unapologetic truth.✨ This episode is for:• Women navigating silence or shame around their bodies• Health educators, therapists, and community leaders• Anyone ready to replace discomfort with confidence🔍 Inside the episode:• The power of saying the word vulva• Why language shapes agency and identity• Unpacking the cultural myths around “inappropriate” bodies• Health equity, representation, and inclusive sex educationIf you’ve ever been told your body was unmentionable or shameful, this is your reminder:You were never the problem.Watch the full episode and join the quiet revolution.----------What we talk about:00:00 – Intro01:58 – Growing up working class & feeling silenced03:44 – Finding her voice & choosing visibility05:55 – Creating a platform to empower & educate08:30 – Dealing with trolls & online hate10:45 – Reclaiming words like “vulva” and “vagina”13:00 – Why accurate language changes lives15:10 – How she stays grounded in her truth17:30 – Her message to every woman silenced by shame-----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------

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In Episode 16 of Her Own Narrative, Shaili Chopra opens up about leaving behind the glitz of primetime news to create She The People India’s first women-only digital media platform. From battling being underestimated in boardrooms to redefining scale, voice, and visibility for Indian women, Shaili’s story is one of rebellion, reinvention, and radical truth-telling.

This episode is for every woman who's been told to shrink herself. Here’s proof you can take up space and own every inch of it.

What we talk about:
– Starting over after 14 years in journalism

– “Women aren’t a niche. We’re the population.”

– Building a platform from scratch

– Telling untold stories in rural & urban India

– Facing bias, funding, and being underestimated

– Why we must reclaim our health, money & voice

– Erasing the ‘trophy wife’ narrative

– Midlife, menopause, and breaking silence

– Her message to women who’ve been in denial

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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What if the version of you that’s scared… is also the version ready to rise?

In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Laura Tatton shares how she went from PR expert to AI educator in her 40s. From navigating imposter syndrome and single motherhood to speaking on stages she once feared, Laura opens up about choosing purpose over fear and rewriting her story with honesty and intention.

This episode is for anyone quietly craving change and wondering if it’s too late. It’s not.

What we explore:

– Why people call her The AI Lady

– Leaving PR to follow purpose

– Studying again in her 40s

– Embracing AI without losing creativity

– Letting go of mom guilt and asking for help

– Saying yes even when terrified

– Redefining identity as a mother

– Rebuilding yourself after your kids grow up

– Her message to you: “Go do what your heart desires”

Disclaimer:

This episode is intended for educational and awareness purposes only. The views and experiences shared by the guest are her personal opinions. We do not intend to harm or defame any person, group, profession, or belief. Our goal is to hold space for honest dialogue and reflection.

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⁣What if reclaiming yourself begins with colour, not clarity?⁣

In this episode, artist and storyteller Amy Yang shares how she went from corporate hospitality to stay-at-home motherhood and eventually rediscovered her voice through art.⁣

From self-doubt to self-definition, from landscapes to cultural expression, Amy opens up about how painting became therapy, identity, and activism all at once.⁣

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– Art as healing, and motherhood as a portal back to self⁣

– Why creativity does count even without external validation⁣

– Community, courage, and reclaiming your voice later in life⁣

⁣Amy’s story is a gentle yet powerful reminder: you don’t have to wait for permission to begin again.⁣

⁣🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube.⁣

#HerOwnNarrative #AmyYang #CreativeHealing #MothersWhoCreate #LateBloomers #PurposeDrivenLife #ArtAsIdentity #ImposterSyndrome #WomenInArt #OwnYourNarrative #HONPodcast #StorytellingThatHeals

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This episode is intended solely for educational and awareness purposes. The views and experiences shared by the guest are her personal opinions. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, group, profession, country, or belief mentioned in the conversation. Our aim is to create safe spaces for dialogue and understanding.⁣

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What if midlife isn’t a crisis but a catalyst?⁣

In this episode, Clare Roberts-Molloy shares how she rewrote the script of her life at 40 walking away from what no longer served her and stepping fully into her voice, purpose, and power.⁣

From her journey growing up in Wolverhampton to launching TEDx and supporting women through their “lingering dreams,” Clare speaks about the messy, honest, and brave parts of choosing yourself.⁣

We explore:⁣

– Letting go of the need for external validation⁣

⁣– What finding your purpose really looks like⁣

⁣– Feminism, motherhood, and breaking generational cycles⁣

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Clare’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again and that bold change often starts with one small step.⁣

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This episode is intended solely for educational and awareness purposes. The views and experiences shared by the guest are her personal opinions. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, group, profession, country, or belief mentioned in the conversation. Our aim is to create safe spaces for dialogue and understanding.

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What does it really mean to belong — when you’ve been bridging worlds your whole life?

In this episode, Dee Roberts-Molloy reflects on growing up in a multicultural household — with a Welsh mother and Muslim father — and how that shaped her values, identity, and her purpose in the people and inclusion space.

We dive deep into:

– Belonging without having to explain yourself

– The emotional layers of leadership

– What true inclusion looks and feels like

– How to stay anchored in who you are while building space for others

Dee reminds us that we don’t need permission to take up space — and we certainly don’t need to shrink to fit systems that weren’t built for us.

This is a conversation about identity, impact, and leading from within.

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(00:00) – Intro

(01:12) – Rage, grief or hormones? Her misdiagnosis story

(04:30) – Being gaslit by doctors and dismissed by GPs

(08:45) – Early signs of perimenopause that go unnoticed

(12:10) – Weight gain, anxiety, and the ADHD diagnosis

(16:22) – The moment she feared losing control

(20:35) – How she rebuilt her mental and hormonal health

(25:00) – Why most women feel broken in their 30s

(29:18) – Role of nutrition, strength training, and mindset

(34:45) – Coaching other women through transformation

(39:10) – Her viral Instagram journey and why it’s personal

(42:05) – How to support someone going through hormonal shifts

(46:20) – Rewriting the narrative around rage, shame and silence

(49:40) – Final message to every woman navigating change

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In today’s episode, Dr. Anastasia shares what it means to be a woman misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and pushed into silence. After battling hormone imbalances, weight gain, ADHD, and repeated medical dismissal, she turned her personal journey into a global mission.

From motherhood and mental health to rage, grief, and healing — this episode explores the power of women reclaiming their bodies, their voice, and their well-being.

If you’ve ever felt broken, emotional, or unheard, this is your story too.

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She was used to being the one with answers — until life placed her on the other side.

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Anisha Patel shares what it means to rewrite your story from the inside out. From quiet resilience to creative reinvention, this conversation is about finding clarity, purpose, and presence — even when life doesn’t go to plan.

If you’ve ever had to begin again… this one’s for you.

She left a stable career. Wore curtains on a TEDx stage. And built a zero-waste fashion brand from the ground up.

Meet Maya Patel, founder of Reinvntd CIC—a purpose-driven social enterprise turning textile waste into creative, sustainable impact.

In this episode, Maya opens up about walking away from Plan B, finding meaning in slow fashion, and why even one sewing workshop can spark a ripple of change. This is for anyone ready to live consciously, create boldly, and consume with intention.

Tune in for an honest conversation about upcycled fashion, ethical entrepreneurship, and how one woman is sewing sustainability into everyday life.

She didn’t wait for permission—she created her own legacy.

Paramjit Nagra turned cultural pride into a bold business, co-founding Crazy Gin and introducing the world’s first clear lassi-flavored gin. But behind the success is a powerful story of resilience—navigating IVF, overcoming postnatal depression, and choosing to lead with vulnerability and courage.

This is a reminder that we don’t need to dilute who we are to belong.

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She didn’t wait to be chosen — she chose herself.
In this episode, Alicia shares what it means to lead with empathy, rise from generational cycles, and create a legacy through motherhood, community, and intuition.

From becoming a mom at 18 to walking away from a stable corporate career, Alicia opens up about building Inwood Parenting, empowering other women, and trusting the quiet inner voice that led her home to herself.

This is more than a story about resilience.
It’s a reminder that women like Alicia don’t just survive — they rebuild the world.

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She finally said, “Enough.”

Louise’s story is one of quiet strength, emotional survival, and breaking free from generational cycles of abuse. At 15, she hit rock bottom. Years later, she walked away from a toxic marriage — not just for herself, but for her daughters.

In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Louise opens up about emotional abuse, motherhood, and the powerful journey of learning to trust herself again. Her voice is raw, real, and unforgettable — a reminder that you’re allowed to walk away. And you’re allowed to begin again.

🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or unsure of your worth.

After 23 years of marriage, Taj made the hardest decision of her life — she chose herself.

In this heartfelt episode, she sits down with Neety to share the quiet unraveling of a long relationship, the weight of motherhood, and the awakening that came with reclaiming her identity. This isn’t just about divorce — it’s about finding the courage to start again, even when the world tells you not to.

✨ Listen if you’ve ever asked yourself: Who am I without the roles I play?