No Room For Doubt

Are you killing it on your projects? Are you doing the things you said you were going to do? Are you over coming Doubt season? Doubt season is my phrase of the week and I've stolen it from today's guest. Sarah Smith is an artist, writer and zine maker and into today's conversation we dive into the woman behind the work to explore why being working class and mental health make up the cornerstones of her work.

In this episode you will learn;

• Why there's power in owning your story, whatever that looks like
• What happens you make the decision to make great art no matter what
• How to get paid to create art and put on a show

You'll find Sarah on Instagram at @saucysez Please let her know that you loved this episode!

Get in touch with me, your host, on IG at @kirathebold message me on IG and let me know what you loved about this episode and what you'll be trying in your side hustle. 

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brilliant creatives and connect with others across the globe.

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This week it is my pleasure to sit and chat to the Brilliant Christina Banjo. The multi-hyphenate creative shares about her journey as a creative that started with a degree in human resources and has taken her from starting her own brand to designing bags for Nanoushka. Not only that she is the founder of the networking group Always Create and an Air BnB Experience host extraordinaire.

In this episode we talk about how creatives are finding ingenious ways to fund their creative work, with Airbnb experiences being one that is set to be huge over the next coming years.

In this episode you will learn;

• How to generate income on your own terms by hosting your own Air BnB experience
• Why not monetising your craft is leaving money on the table
• Why having multiple interests works in your favour

The brilliant Christina can be found on IG @alwayscreate

Get in touch with me, your host, on IG at @kirathebold message me on IG and let me know what you loved about this episode and what you'll be trying in your side hustle. 

If your a fan of the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review the show, it helps tremendously in sharing the stories of bold and brilliant creatives and connect with others across the globe.

www.boldbrilliantandbroke.com

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This time instead of hosting I'm the Guest! On today's show episode I'm sharing an episode created by my friend and the host of the Quarter life crisis podcast, Xenia Klein. We recorded this in the autumn of 2019 but it was so much fun that I just had to share it with you here. In this episode you will learn;

• What's the mission of the Bold, Brilliant and Broke Podcast and why Kira created it
• What her experience has been like as a freelancer 
• Why messy action is ALWAYS better than INACTION 

This podcast was originally published on the Quarter Life Crisis Podcast on 30th October 2019

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Today I am joined by the lovely Rhona Ezuma! She is a stylist and founder of the intersectional Thiiird Magazine and this week talk about how she came to build a business that challenges the protayl of diversity and fashion in the media. Now on its fourth print issue, Thiiird is sold in stores in Europe, Asia and the United States, we all have a lot to learn from Rhona's tenacity and grit.

In this episode you will learn;

• How to create a product that stands for something
• How to inspire a team and bring together the best in editors, writers and contributors
• One easy simple tip that you can do right now to move you from overwhelm and into high productivity and focus

If your a fan of the podcast make sure you screen shot this episode, share it on IG and tag me @kirathebold and the amazing Rhona @thiiirdmagazine. Let us know what you LOVED and what your key takeaways are. We'd love to hear from you.

Also, please take a minute to rate and review the podcast if you haven't already, it really helps us spread the message of this podcast and together we can create a generation of creatives that are Bold, Brilliant and no longer Broke!

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The force behind the self-love platform, Confident and Killing it, Tiwalola Ogunlesi talks about all things personal development on this weeks episode. From to moment she knew she wanted to do more in the world, to quiting her job and going full-time in her business; this episode talks you through all the feels.

The mission behind Tiwa's platform Confident and Killing it is "To wake women up to ther worth so they can be confident, unstoppable and dare to live a life they desire" and it has been doing exactly that through workshops and live events. Tiwa has partnered with the likes of The Wing and Sharmadean Reid to spread her message of self-love and self-compassion to the masses and she's just warming up! This episode is a timely reminder that gratitude and self-love needs to touch every aspect of your life, including your business in order to thrive and to create the life of your dreams.

In this Episode you will learn;

• How to go full time in your business
• Why self love will make you a better freelancer and business owner
• Why the relationship you have with yourself, is the most important one you'll ever have

If you love this episode and you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to rate and review as it helps share this message!

And of course, I can be found on Instagram @kirathebold and the brilliant Tiwa, @confidentandkillingit

Don't forget you can buy the mind blowing BROKE NO MORE mini training here

Link to Simon Sinek's on the Think Positive Podcast as mentioned in this episode.

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For the final episode of the first season we take a look at why the last few months are the best time for slowing down and taking a moment to reflect on where you've been and where you want to go. The podcast will return in the new year but for now we deep drive into;

• The equation of how to calculate your rate based on what *you* want to earn
• What to do if your cheaper than your industries average
• What the millionaire mind intensive was my key learnings and takeaways

Let me know what your key takeaways are on instagram @kirathebold or drop me an email at [email protected]. I can't wait to hear from you.

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This podcast is for highly talented craftspeople that aren't sure why their talent isn't translating to money in their pocket. On this episode we talk breaking the habit of doubt and why waiting for your big break will just...keep you waiting. We also hear from a listener who is having difficulty nailing down a client with a contract PLUS you get access to a free list of resources to develop your mindset and your business.

This free list is an exhaustive guide from some of the worlds leading thinkers sending you directly to their best work. It's a list of books, podcasts, blogs posts and instagram accounts to get you primed for success and deliberate growth. To recieve this list all you have to do is DM me on instagram @kirathebold or drop me an email at [email protected] saying FREE RESOURCE LIST

You don't want to miss this!

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This week is a juicy one. We talk about buying a house, or more importantly how to use a Help to Buy ISA to its full potential. It something that my guest Kia, who you might know on twitter as @ikeeyah_ loves talking about as she's building a career out of tackling complicated financial terms and breaking them into bitesized, actionable pieces. This is an episode to get you on your toes and get you organised!

You'll leave this episode clued up on:

• How buying a house fits neatly into the American Dream 
• How to use a Help To Buy ISA to its full potential 
• The dangers of ignoring the unsexy side of your finances (Psss I'm talking about taxes)

Let me know what your key takeaways are on instagram @kirathebold or drop me at email at [email protected]. I can’t wait to hear form you! 

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In this episode I talk to bold change maker Neelam Keshwala about her non-profit platform that shines a light on creatives and tech whizzes from BAME backgrounds. Don't Sleep On Us Brings together the brightest change makers for events that celebrate community and inspire connection in a time where we are increasingly isolated. This conversation is an epic reminder that when you are clear about your vision and how you want to affect change, it just takes the confidence to say it with your chest!

You’ll learn; 

• Why setting up a a non-profit was vital to the brands story
• The value having an advisory board can bring to your business and up-level your game
• Why feminism and money go hand in hand

Let me know what your key takeaways are on instagram @kirathebold or drop me at email as [email protected] I can’t wait to hear form you! 

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We’re back! I speak to Sam and Mae, the co-founders and best friends behind Eric Festival, a re-imagined careers platform bridging the language gap between big brands and young creatives. We talk all things business from how they funded their idea in the very beginning to what motivated their choice to seek the help of a venture capitalist. This is one not to be missed!

You’ll learn; 

• How to fund your business and take it to the next level by leveraging the skills you already have
• Why non-linear journeys in business are a natural result of growth and taking inspired action
• Why it's okay to not know everything

Let me know what your key takeaways are on Instagram @kirathebold or drop me at email as [email protected]. I can’t wait to hear form you! 

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