Finesse Your Wellness

In this bonus episode, host Matilda shares the importance of reflecting on the past 12 months and the lessons to take into the new year ahead.

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In Episode 9, host Matilda leads a panel conversation in London on Building Emotional Resilience. Joined by her friends and wellness pros Sanchia Legister and Jade Swaby, she explores how their personal experiences have equipped them to face and overcome life’s challenges. Last episode of the season!

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In episode 8, host Matilda talks to Tobi Asare, an author and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. In our chat, we discuss the reality of being a career mom, the ‘motherhood penalty’, and the ways women who aspire to motherhood can prepare for that unique chapter in their life. 

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In episode 7, host Matilda talks to Donna McConnell, a cyclist and triathlete who marked her 50th birthday by training for an Ironman – one of the world’s most challenging endurance events that only a few percent of the world’s population will ever complete. They discuss the moment she completed the big event in 2021, her fitness lifestyle and her goal to inspire more black women to get involved in multi-sport events. 

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In Episode 6, host Matilda meets Hannah Frankson - a cycle instructor who's gone from hyping up local London studios to popping up in households worldwide as a much-loved instructor with Peloton. She discovers how the former athlete adopted the spin life, and why she's on a mission to motivate the masses, one ride at a time.

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In episode 5, host Matilda taps up Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo (from Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies) to discuss black women's health and why it's important to check yourself.

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In episode 4, host Matilda and Great British Bake Off quarter-finalist Benjamina Ebuehi explore food and baking, as well as the cook and author's own personal journey with food, fitness and wellness.

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In episode 3, host Matilda gets personal to discuss money with her homegirl Melanie Eusebe MBE - an entrepreneur, business strategist and author of the critically-acclaimed book Financial Wellness and How to Find It. Together they reflect on their journeys with money, the ways it can reflect how we think about ourselves, and how to take positive action over our finances.

Follow Melanie on Instagram at @melanieeusebe and melanieeusebe.com. You can also learn more about her book on Amazon.

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In episode 2, host Matilda sits down with stylist Adama Paul - aka Middle Side Part on social media.. She’s a creative who’s on a mission to empower people to look and feel their best for their most important moments. While her journey into fashion styling has been unconventional, she’s passionate about encouraging women to pursue their dreams and make bold transitions at any stage in life.

Matilda and Adama discussed what style means to them, the impact of style on self-confidence and how to always stay ready for anything.

Follow Adama on Instagram at @middlesidepart.

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In this debut episode, host Matilda catches up with her homegirls to discuss the journey of being black women completing their very first triathlon (and facing their insecurities with swimming - especially open water swimming). They discuss everything from taking adult swimming lessons and dealing with their haircare and skincare to the impact the challenge had on their wellness. 

To find out more about Better’s adulting swimming programme Swim Doctor, visit: https://www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/lessons-and-courses/swimming/adults

For info on Karen’s personal trainer Zayd, head to: https://www.swimmingmantis.com 

And to learn about Swim For Tri’s open water sessions, check out: https://www.swimfortri.co.uk

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