Overcoming Barriers

Hello beautiful people, happy Friday! As it is the period of Lent, In this episode Lynn and I talk about our individual relationships with God: our past beliefs, our battles with pride and unforgiveness and most of all - being saved by the grace of God through it all. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode. And let’s keep the conversation going. You can find us at @over_comingbarries on instagram. Don’t forget to leave a like, comment and share with others....

Happy Friday! In this episode, we talk with business with Ruth. On First episode of a four week exclusive "February Founders" where every week we join with businesses and brands that are making a difference! We discuss everything with Ruth ranging from her inspirations and motivations to her struggles. This week discover more on what it really is like to be behind the camera, more than just the lens and all about the focus. To learn more about us, find the links below:  Find Us @over_comingbarriers on Instagram You can find me (Olivia) at @blkgrlsage on Instagram You can find my co-host Lynn @lynnjulieanne on Instagram You can find our honorary guest host Ruth on @ruthieldn and her photography page @ruthiesvisuals on Instagram

Happy Friday! In this episode, we talk with our old friend Ella (who is currently doing an apprenticeship) about what it's like attending University versus taking an Apprenticeship and the REALITY behind it. We cover a number of topics from expanding your skillset and networking to experiences we've learned from, whilst having some light-hearted fun in the process. So if you are unsure about whether or not you want to attend University or do an Apprenticeship in the near future, this episode will definitely help as we give some advice on what to do. To learn more about us, find the links below: 

Find Us @over_comingbarriers on Instagram

You can find me (Olivia) at @blkgrlsage on Instagram

You can find my co-host Lynn @lynnjulieanne on Instagram

You can find our honorary guest host Ella @ellabdw on Instagram

Hi Guys!

This week we talk Money Matters; Lynn and Olivia give a quick insight into their financial goals and the designer culture that cultivates social media.  

Check us out on:

@over_comingbarriers 

- Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne  

- Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey Guys! This week we are joined by our guest star Yelena Eve! From business ventures, to career prospects Yelena gives us an insight into her career path, her success story and what she hopes for the futures.  

You can find us all on instagram: 

@over_comingbarriers

- Yelena Eve's Insta : @yelenaeve

-Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne 

-Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey Guys! In this episode, we are joined by our friend (and first guest) Laura.

It's been quite a while since we've last done an episode and sometimes life gets in the way. So this catch-up episode is a little bit different where instead of discussing pressing topics, we just have a funny conversation about where we all are in life and just the little things.  This year we aspire to drop a new episode every Friday, make sure to follow us on out socials to keep updated!

-You can find us @overcoming_barriers on Instagram.

-Laura's socials : @lauraspiec

-Lynn's Insta: @lynnjulieanne  

-Olivia's Insta: @blkgrlsage_

Hey guys! Join us as we reflect on finding out that our A Level exams were cancelled, the grading system and the lifestyle changes we have made to be more open & positive to unexpected situations.

We know that this has been a stressful and difficult time given the change in the A Level Grades awarding system. Please find below some links that you might find useful and relate to what we discussed: 

UCAS - A Level Results Day Advice:  https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/results-confirmation-and-clearing/ucas-undergraduate-results

Eric Thomas: You Owe You:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxz060iedY

Verywell Mind Tips: https://www.verywellmind.com/simple-tips-for-achieving-goals-3145003

Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/

Hey guys, after a two week break we're back and will be dropping three episodes this week discussing everything school related. Following the shambolic A Level and GCSE Results day, join us as we unravel our secondary school experiences and what we have learnt so far.

Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm - so it is important we stayed clued up!

Please find below the  statistics referred to in this episode:

- https://www.studyinternational.com/news/the-uk-is-the-best-country-in-the-world-for-education-says-study/#:~:text=The%20UK%20has%20scooped%20the,one%20spot%20from%20last%20year.

- https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/education-rankings-by-country

Please feel free to get in contact with us at: [email protected]

Hey guys, join us in this weeks episode as we discuss about false perceptions of the working class. Inspired by Jordan Theresa, we look at how the class system works, were we fit and how the media influences our own opinions on people of different economic backgrounds.

Our current series CHANGE, is focused on starting a conversation and questioning the norm -  so important that we stayed clued up! Please find below links to the documentary and statistics referred in this episode:

Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class- Owen Jones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chavs-Demonization-Working-Owen-Jones/dp/1844678644

Jordan Theresa - Demonization of the Working Class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzwYn8MGTs

Thatcherism & The Welfare State: LSE Economic Research Papers

http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/66525/1/Binder1.pdf