Life's A Bag Podcast

Meet Lady Phyll, Co-Founder of UK Black Pride and Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust. In this episode, Ro and Lady Phyll discuss transitioning from the Civil Service to establishing a LGBTQ+ safe space and charity and the importance of having an activism strategy.You don’t want to miss:What motivated Lady Phyll to start UK Black PrideWhy it’s OK to be emotional and not OKWhy we all should be fighting for equality and equityLady Phyll's views on true allyship Advice on c...

Meet Yvonne Bajela, Founding Member and Principal at Impact X Capital. In this episode, Ro and Yvonne discuss making Forbes’ 30 under 30, the different types of funding available, and the importance of having an empathetic management style.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Yvonne to enter the world of banking and financeThe importance of mentoring and sponsorship for getting aheadHow to assert authority when you know little about a roleWhy there’s a need for a diverse pipeline of investors...

Meet Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder of Boucleme. In this episode, Ro and Michele discuss business growth secrets, green beauty and juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Michele to start a clean curl care brand The pros of self funding your business over investment Why timing is everythingMichele’s take on why curl-labelling can hinder hair growth and healthThe importance of developing brand values and a brand narrativeMichele's biggest achievem...

Meet Adwoa Owusu-Darko AKA Mini, Founder of Mini's World and The MW LAB. In this episode, Ro and Mini discuss entrepreneurship, Mini's motivations in Depop's fashion space and community.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Mini to start a sustainable, fashion business that places inclusivity and diversity at the forefrontWhy it’s important to pave the way for othersAdvice on letting immigrant parents know you’ve decided on a non-traditional career pathHow to win in the Depop wild westPL...

Meet Chloe Elliott, Founder of Odyssey Box UK and Blogger via Curly Gal Chlo. In this episode, Ro and Chloe discuss entrepreneurship, Chloe's motivations in the natural hair industry and how best to win customers. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Chloe to start a luxury hair care subscription box that showcases strictly Black-owned brandsWhy it’s important to build relationships and regularly connect with (potential) customersHow WOC can make the most of the current climate to amplif...

Meet Viv Yau, Founder of Bee Influence and Host of But Where Are You From? podcast. In this episode, Ro and Viv discuss the realities of being an Asian female entrepreneur, her ambitions in influencer marketing and the fight for equality to reduce the influencer pay gap and tackle racial bias. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Viv to enter the influencer marketing industry and start Manchester's first influencer marketing agency, Bee InfluenceWhy it’s important to build relationships ...

Meet Stephanie Pak, Managing Editor of Arcadia Magazine and Founder of Lunar Chi. In this episode, Ro and Steph discuss the importance of diversity in the fashion industry and what more agencies and magazine owners should be doing to improve representation.You don’t want to miss:The story behind the makings of The Arcadia MagazineAdvice on how to work with familyWhy it’s important to practice self care in these timesAn explainer of what Reiki is and how it helped spark Steph’s entrepreneurial...

Meet Yasmin Taylor AKA Taila Sky, DevOps Goddess, a software specialist with a background in delivering major IT projects. In this episode, Ro and Yasmin discuss the realities of being a senior Black woman in technology and why it’s important to concentrate on one key area of growth to leverage your negotiating power. Know your worth and it will strengthen that power. You don’t want to miss:The story behind why Yasmin was trending on Twitter as ‘130k bae’Advice and resources on how to br...

Meet Jennifer Ogunyemi, founder of Sisters in Business, mentor, speaker, mother, wife and author. In this episode, Ro and Jennifer discuss how Jennifer juggles her business with family life, why it’s important for female entrepreneurs to have business networks and why she got involved in the self publishing game. You don’t want to miss:What motivated Jennifer to start a community for muslim women in businessHow to juggle entrepreneurship with motherhood and being a wifeWhat it means to l...

Meet Abadesi Osunsade, Founder of Hustle Crew, Co-Host of Techish podcast and author. In this episode, Ro and Abadesi discuss how to break into tech, the importance of regaining your learning power and how to navigate the world of work by embracing your difference and owning your value. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Abadesi to start Hustle Crew and write a careers advice bookWhat it means to have the power to be the Will Smith of your lifeWhy it’s the greatest time ever for conte...