In Good Company

This month's guest is Abigail Bergstrom, Head of Publishing at digital talent agency Gleam. If you dream of being a published author some day, Abigail's got plenty of advice on how to make that happen, from approaching literary agents, to the pros and cons of self-publishing.

Plus – an Ask Otegha segment on coping with a misogynistic work environments.

Gleam Titles: www.gleamtitles.com

Find Abigail Bergstrom on Instagram (@abigailbergstrom) and Twitter (@AbigailBergstrm)

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This month we're talking about the business of curation with Georgia Spray, founder of London’s coolest affordable art platform Partnership Editions. We covered everything from her approach to building a brand identity and the importance of choosing collaborations with care, to the process of transitioning your side project into your 9 – 5, and how it’s possible to translate having good taste into an actual business model.

Plus – some advice for a nervous listener on how to nail public speaking.

Partnership Editions: www.partnershipeditions.com

Find Georgia Spray on Instagram (@georgiaspray)

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"Being good with money isn’t a science” - so says millennial money expert Laura Whateley, who’s this month’s guest on In Good Company...and it’s a Money Special! Tune in to hear Laura explain why it’s so bloody hard to talk about money openly, how she’s gotten better at managing her finances over the years, what millennials can do to improve their chances of getting on the housing ladder, and what to do if you’re in a relationship where one partner earns significantly more than the other.

Laura Whateley’s book: Money: A User’s Guide

Find Laura Whateley on Twitter (@lwhateley)

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This month’s episode features fashion journalist and influencer Katherine Ormerod. Tune in to discover the highs and lows of working in the fashion industry, the various routes of making money from social media, and the not-so-glamorous side of being an influencer.

Plus – advice on how to deal with a colleague who keeps undermining you on account of your gender.

Katherine Ormerod’s book: Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life

Katherine Ormerod’s anti-perfectionism platform: http://www.workworkwork.co/

Find Katherine Ormerod on Instagram (@katherine_ormerod) and Twitter (@katherine_orm)

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On this month's episode, we've got journalist Mona Chalabi, Data Editor at the Guardian US about the popularity of her Instagram account, the trials and tribulations of being a woman of colour working in media, changing beauty standards, and her Emmy-nominated Vagina Dispatches series.

Plus – some advice for a letter writer whose terrible boss who keeps throwing her under the bus.

Find Mona Chalabi on Instagram (@monachalabi), Twitter (@monachalabi) and monachalabi.com.

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This month’s episode features Marina Guergova, founder of two thriving retail brands – lifestyle concept shop The Basics Store, and womenswear brand Marina London. Tune in to hear Marina get very real about the money side of running a business, share tips on how to run a successful pop-up, and let us in on her creative process when it comes to curating a seriously beautiful brand and physical space. 

Plus – her thoughts on why pop-ups are the future of retail, and tips for convincing people to get on board with your business idea when you’re just starting out.

Find The Basics Store on Instagram (@give__receive) and thebasicsstore.com/

Find Marina London on Instagram (@marinalondon) and marinalondon.com/

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This month we've got the fabulous Gynelle Leon in the hot seat, owner of PRICK – London’s first (and best) cacti and succulents shop - sharing her wisdom on everything from how to navigate a major career pivot, to the ins and outs of running a retail space, and defining your own personal definition of success.

Plus – advice on dealing with terrible bosses who throw you under the bus for their mistakes.

PRICK: www.prickldn.com

Find Gynelle Leon on Instagram (@bowbelle) and Twitter (@bowbelle)

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On this month's episode we've got multi-hyphenate author, broadcaster and podcaster Emma Gannon in the hot seat. Expect details of her new book The Multi-Hyphen Method, a discussion about the pros and cons of 'side hustles', and Emma’s thoughts on why you shouldn't call yourself a freelancer.

Plus – a letter from a listener who's struggling with her confidence after a bit of a tough time career-wise.

Emma Gannon’s podcast: CTRL, ALT, DELETE

Find Emma Gannon on Instagram (@emmagannonuk), Twitter (@emmagannon) and emmagannon.co.uk.

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On this month's episode I'm joined by Reni Eddo-Lodge, author of one of 2017's most talked about books: Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race. Tune in to hear us discussing the challenges of freelancing, how to create boundaries when it comes to work, and the effects of structural racism in the workplace.

Plus – advice for someone considering moving in with their parents so they can pursue a different career path. 

Reni Eddo-Lodge’s book: Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race

Find Reni Eddo-Lodge on Instagram (@renieddolodge), Twitter (@renireni) and renieddolodge.co.uk.

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