Reclaiming Bossy

In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine, the founder of INTI Jewellery (formerly known as Jazz Rings), to explore her incredible journey from a small side hustle to a thriving full-time business. Jasmine shares how she started her handmade jewelry line while studying marketing at university, balancing the demands of academia with her growing passion for jewelry design.

We delve into the challenges she faced, from managing her time to navigating the complexities of rebranding her business. Jasmine opens up about the pivotal moment when she decided to quit her full-time job and focus entirely on her side hustle, a move that was both terrifying and empowering.

Jasmine’s story is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and purpose in business. Whether you’re thinking of starting your own side hustle or looking to take your current project to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

Key Takeaways:

1.Start with a Purpose: Jasmine’s business began from a personal need, which helped her create a brand with authenticity and heart.

2.Mastering Time Management: Balancing a side hustle with other responsibilities is tough, but Jasmine shares her tips for staying organized and focused.

3.The Power of Storytelling: Having a compelling story and strong ‘why’ can be a game-changer in connecting with your audience and securing funding.

4.Rebranding for Growth: Jasmine’s journey of rebranding her business was strategic, ensuring her brand evolved with her growing vision.

5.Giving Back: From supporting Syrian relief to incorporating sustainability into her practices, Jasmine is committed to making a positive impact.

Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Inti Jewellery @intijewellery
• Visit Inti Jewellery’s website: https://intijewellery.co.uk/
• Connect with Jasmine for marketing and business coaching: @makemarketingeasy
• Connect with Jasmine @jasminesandouk
• palestine suppport resources : https://palestinecampaign.org/ https://www.protectpalestine.org/ https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/children-in-gaza-crisis-appeal/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD6VRsjE6VffJbqs4jrQIR60tAyye&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ija0cKo0bu9raVsltndkz3LqGIlVuGHoN31Zr_t2vSLmi2eSf33alCxoC-HMQAvD_BwE

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In this episode, I dive into the feeling of being overwhelmed. Whether you’re trying to balance too many responsibilities, dealing with energy-draining tasks, or just feeling the weight of pressure, I’m here to share some practical strategies that have helped me regain my balance.

I talk about how to “close the tabs in your brain,” starting with making mind maps and prioritizing tasks to clear mental clutter. I also explore the concept of an energy budget—how I’ve learned to allocate my energy more wisely and avoid spending it on things that drain me. From identifying energy vampires to making time for intentional silence, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to manage my mental load. I’ve also found that creating personal antidotes for negative emotions like anxiety and fatigue can make a huge difference when I’m feeling overwhelmed.

Key Takeaways:

•Identify Your Overwhelm: I discuss how to recognize whether your overwhelm is due to too many tasks, energy-draining activities, or excessive pressure.

•Mind Mapping & Brain Dumping: Learn how I organize my thoughts by writing everything down, then prioritize, schedule, delegate, and discard tasks to create mental space.

•Energy Budget: I share my approach to thinking of energy as a budget—allocating it wisely and avoiding overspending on tasks that don’t serve me.

•No Plan Mondays: I explain how I’ve embraced “No Plan Mondays” or set aside intentional time to recharge and reflect.

•Intentional Silence: Discover how I make room for quiet moments to process my thoughts and prevent overstimulation.

•Antidotes for Negative Emotions: I talk about how I’ve created personal antidotes for emotions like anxiety, fatigue, and overwhelm.

Journal Prompts (more on the instagram page) :

•What type of overwhelm are you experiencing right now?

•Which tasks or commitments are draining your energy the most?

•How can you better allocate your energy to focus on what truly matters?

the antidotes episode from the spanish podcast, : https://open.spotify.com/episode/04adGinuSe9cf13vvuhRtO?si=oDNs1WP6RL-isDQg0Zc6ew

the episode on sleep science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c

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In today´s episode, I sit down with the incredible Sharena Shiv, founder of Devotion Property Management and host of the “Startup Start Now” podcast, which has reached the top 1% of global podcasts. Sharena shares her remarkable journey, from her early days growing up in Exeter to building a thriving business and podcast that inspires entrepreneurs worldwide.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Starting Small, Dreaming Big: How Sharena used her existing skills in property management to launch her own business and why you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to succeed.

• Finding Your Voice: The journey of launching “Startup Start Now,” overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning to call herself an entrepreneur.

• Building in the Dark: Sharena’s approach to growing her business quietly and how she navigated the pressure to appear successful while working on her dreams.

• The Power of Community: From founding the Aston Women in Business society to her current role as a UK ambassador for Homestart, Sharena emphasizes the importance of building supportive networks.

• The Joy of the Journey: Why Sharena finds fulfillment in the process of her work and how she balances multiple roles without burning out.

• Embracing Movement: Sharena’s running journey, from her first 5K to completing two London Marathons, and how she uses physical activity to maintain balance in her life.

• Living with Purpose: The impact of choosing a life path that aligns with your values, even when it means taking unconventional risks.

What is a B Corp?

A B Corporation, or B Corp, is a certification for businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Corps are committed to using business as a force for good, balancing profit with purpose. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. If you’re interested in learning more or considering becoming a B Corp, you can find additional resources and information here.

Tune in to hear Sharena’s insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and how to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and grace.

Stay Connected with Sharena:

•Instagram: Sharenashiv

•LinkedIn: Sharena Shiv

•Podcast: https://www.startupstartnow.co.uk/

https://www.sharena.co.uk/

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Empower Sounds! In this special solo episode, I reflect on the past year—a year that began with the launch of this podcast on my 20th birthday. Since then, I’ve moved to Spain and back, experienced living alone, and learned some valuable lessons that have shaped who I am today. As I turn 21, I’m sharing the 20 most impactful lessons I’ve learned along the way...

In this episode, I dive into lessons such as:

•You are not the writer, but you are the narrator: The power of choosing how you tell your own story.

•Cringe is inevitable: Embracing cringe as a sign of growth and learning to climb “cringe mountain.”

•Not my circus, not my monkeys: The art of detachment and letting go of what’s not yours to control.

•Silence speaks volumes: Understanding that the universe only shouts when it’s angry, and the value of listening to silence.

•You get to choose who you are: How running with dyspraxia taught me the importance of self-definition.

•Get out of your head and into your body: The importance of regulating your nervous system and not trying to think your way out of overthinking.

•You can’t hate yourself into loving yourself: The journey of healing because you love yourself, not because you think you’re broken.

•Celebrate the small moments: How I celebrated every anniversary in Spain and the importance of recognizing small victories.

•Mini Cooper theory: You see more of what you notice, whether it’s cars, energy, or opportunities.

•Surround yourself with people who celebrate you: Why it’s vital to have a supportive circle that makes space for everyone to shine. (listen to Alessia's episode on this EP 9)

•Detachment is key: The lesson that you get what you want when you’re at peace with or without it.

•Face your fears: Turning fears into strengths through patience, acceptance, and courage.

•Know what you want before seeking advice: The importance of checking in with yourself first before seeking input from others.

•Seek advice from those with the outcomes you desire: How others’ limiting beliefs can shape their advice.

•You are what you consume: The importance of surrounding yourself with uplifting media, ideas, and people.

•Externalize the situation: Realizing that not everything is about you and that people often don’t try hard enough to avoid causing harm.

•Be non-reactive: The value of pausing before responding, and understanding that if something feels hysterical, it’s often historical.

•You are always winning: Life either gives you what you want, shows you what you don’t, or offers a chance to challenge your beliefs.

These are just a few of the insights I’ve gathered as I navigate my 20s. Tune in to hear more about each of these lessons and how they’ve shaped my journey.

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On the final episode of the Empower Sounds podcast for Season One, we are joined by Farah Nanji, A DJ, Race-car Driver, podcast host, TED Speaker and Entrepreneur. On this episode we delve into each of Farah’s endeavours and learning all about the music, motorsport and business industries

Farah starts the episode by sharing her journey into the world of electronic music and becoming a DJ. She touches on how she chose her niche and infuses different genres into her sound, highlighting her method for finding music for her sets. Touching on healthy work boundaries she shares how she ensures that music continues to be a source of joy and not just work, learning to manage overwhelm, especially in a career such as DJ-ing which involves late nights, lots of traveling and several lifestyle demands which although can seem glamorous, are at times quite difficult. Developing on this, she stresses the importance of building good habits to ensure consistency, fulfilment and professional success.

Aside from being a DJ, Farah is further involved in the music industry as a lecturer at Point Blank University teaching marketing branding and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of DJ´s and musicians. She is also working in the creational team for the upcoming International Music Summit in Ibiza, a conference started over 15 years by Pete Tong, hosting artists who define the industry. With this role, Farah shares what her hopes are for the future of the industry and how it can make improvements to be more equitable, inclusive and sustainable as only 2% of music producers currently are female.

Claiming that “racing is my ying, and music is my yang” Farah shares her involvement in the motorsport industry as well and how being a racer driver has helped her push her limits and boundaries and grow as an individual. Due to her diagnosis of dyspraxia at age 15, Farah choose not to pursue racing as a professional athlete however started her company Regents Racing, a club which fosters a love for motorsport.

Touching more on Dyspraxia, Farah explains how although initially something that made her feel imposter syndrome , her disability is her superpower now. She explains her motivations for choosing to give a TED Talk about dyspraxia and her experience. Creating and curating her talk in 6 weeks whilst in 6 countries, Farah also shares her experience preparing and delivering a Ted Talk.

To combine her love for motorsport and music which her experience as a journalist and music producer, Farah also launched the podcast “Mission Makers” a global 2% podcast which dives into the mindset and misconceptions of the Music, Motorsport industries. She talks through her process of creating the podcast which involved 10 months of planning and preparation before it launched and how it has gone on to have guests at the top of each field including Carl Cox, Deepak Chopra and Sanjay Nandi

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• combining your passions and creating a career you love
• the process of creating and delivering a tedtalk
• the process of launching a podcast
• overcoming adversity and obstacles of disability
• insight into the music industry
• accessibility issues in the motorsport industry
• Believing in yourself and not cracking under pressure.

Follow Farah at @dj.n1nja

Follow Mission Makers @missionmakers

https://www.mission-makers.com

Learn more about the International Music Summit @internationalmusicsummit

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On todays episode of The Empower Sounds podcast we are joined by Aspen Bollinger who shares everything you need to know about being a digital nomad.

Aspen starts by sharing why she decided to move abroad and how she made that possible, highlighting how she was able to negotiate working remotely and living abroad with her company .

She also shares how she made friends in a new city despite not knowing anyone, providing advice for others looking to branch out and create new friendships, referencing the tools and mindsets she used to meet new people.

Alongside talking about the benefits of flexibility aspen discusses the difficulties of working and living abroad. This including work related issues but combatting feelings of homesickness and the discomfort of everything being unfamiliar. She also discusses possible ways to overcome these difficulties and avoid burnout.

Aspen also talks about her side hustle as a freelance graphic designer, she shares the story of starting her own company and how she up-skilled herself whilst finding and nurturing her passion. She delves into this theme further by outlining how she grew a client base and managed to scale her business going from earning $8 to $55 hours on average.

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• Stepping out of your comfort zone and making things you want come to fruition
• How to negotiate the terms you want with your employer
• Making friends in a new city
• How to overcome homesickness and feeling lonely
• How to start and grow your side hustle

Follow Aspen: @aspen_bollinger @aspen_jade_designs

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On todays episode of the Empower Sounds Podcast we are joined by Char, model signed by Boundary London.

Char details her journey into the modelling industry and how she started as a student whilst at the University College London. She shares her journey of submitting pictures to various agencies, providing advice on not only how to get signed but the best mindsets to have when getting into modelling.

Alongside sharing her start into modelling, Char provides detail into the differences between the types of agencies a model can work with and her how she changed several times before finding the right fit for her. Whilst talking about agencies, she guides us through how to communicate with your agents and clients to ensure your boundaries are respected and that you are in situations that feel safe and pleasant. 

Touching on this theme, Char shares the realities of diet culture in the modelling industry and how she manages to avoid the pressures of the beauty standards, providing us with her rules and rituals for taking care of herself physically and mentally. She elaborates on this by talking about the mindsets of detachment and other mentalities which have propelled her success in the industry.

Alongside talking about her journey, char shares her lifestyle as a model, from what days are like on set, at shoots and even on international modelling trips. She provides the listeners with her top tips for castings, shoots, runways and other advice she has learned during her years as a modelling on how to stay true to yourself and succeed.

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• How to succeed in the modelling industry
• How to not feel pressured to change
• Taking care of yourself physically and mentally
• Finding joy in your work
• Navigating the pressures of diet culture and impossible beauty standards 
• How to ensure your happiness , safety and peace is ensured through good boundaries with others and yourself

Tune in to learn more and listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and all other major streaming platforms.

Follow Char @grazoba

To work with char contact @boundarylondon

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On todays Episode of the Empower Sounds Podcast we are joined by Mirabelle Waters, a model scout who has worked with several prestigious clients include Burberry. Mirabelle shines light on the modelling industry and the work of a scout, a crucial role in the world of fashion.

She stars by sharing her journey into the world of scouting and how she started in this role. After highlighting the steps that she took to get to where she is today she details the scouting process and how she finds models for brands and agencies.

Aside from revealing her process , Mirabelle shares what she searches for when looking for a model both in regards to physical attributes but also personality, providing useful advice for those looking to get into modelling.

Whilst talking about her process, She shares some success stories of her models including how one of the first models she scouted , ended up with 5 agency meetings and a campaign for Coca Cola.

Although there have been several success stories in Mirabelle’s career she also points out the challenges of rejection, both when she gets rejected by prospective models and when models find it difficult to get signed. She provides essential advice for navigating this rejection and the tools she uses to unwind and recharge after a bad day.

Despite rejection being a large part of modelling, scouting and the fashion industry in general, Mirabelle shares how the social media has allowed increased diversity, inclusion and opportunities for both scouts and models to advance their ambitions. furthering this idea she advises how to utilise this to maximise your opportunities to make it in the fashion industry 

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• How to become a model scout
• Seizing opportunities and saying yes 
• Working with your dream brands
• How to deal with rejection
• The best way to recover from a bad day 
• How to believe in yourself and your vision
• The realities of the modelling industry and how it is changing

Follow Mirabelle @bellemodelscout

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On todays episode of the Empower Sounds podcast we are joined by Annabelle Barton, founder and designer of Size A, a luxury petite clothes wear brand which has been worn by artists including Chris Brown.

Annabelle starts the Interview by sharing her journey into the fashion industry and where the inspiration for Size A came from. She details her journey at the Jimmy Choo Academy where she learnt how design , create the clothes and handle the entrepreneurial and business aspects of starting her own business. highlighting her main learnings and challenges whilst at JCA, Annabelle provides insight and advice for those looking to get into the fashion industry emphasising the importance of things such as interning experience and establishing your niche.

Alongside sharing her journey as a designer, she shares her design philosophy of created clothes that she count find in the shop , creating something true to herself, her style and her body shape. She elaborates how the designs include elements from her Irish heritage- an additional personalising factor in her works. She elaborates on this by highlighting her brand values of creativity, individuality, luxury and sustainability detailing how each of these themes are incorporated into her designs and brand.

Due to her strong brand values and impressive designs, Size A has received attention from international artists including Chris Brown, who wore Size A garments on his recent Tour. Annabelle shares the behind the scenes of this collaboration and how it came about, she also details her emotions of witnessing Chris wearing her garments and what it was like watching him in concert. She also highlights future upcoming collaborations and who she wants to work with

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• Learning how to start a brand and company
• The importance of interning and getting experience in the industry you want to work in
• The value of having a niche
• How to create a cohesive brand 
• How to make sure your brand reflects your values and personality 
• How to get dream collaborations
• Sustainability in the fashion industry

Follow Annabelle at @annabellebart0n 

Follow Size A at @size_a

https://www.notjustalabel.com/size#:~:text=Size%2DA%20was%20established%20in,to%20instantly%20fit%20petite%20women.

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On todays episode of the Empower Sounds Podcast we are joined by Alessia Sutherberry. Alessia makes videos on YouTube to help women manage their mental health, navigate their friendships and relationships as well as just generally level- up their lives through grounding practices such as meditation, affirmations and visualisations.

In todays conversation Alessia shares how she got started creating content and her motivations for growing her community. She also details why she narrowed her niche to self-care and personal development, and what inspired her to focus specifically on the topic of self-improvement and mental health. Alongside highlighting her motivations behind her work Alessia shares her long-term goals in terms of promoting mental health and wellbeing for her community, and what she wants to do in the future.

One of the main themes of todays discussion is friendship, Alessia relates the importance of having a circle of people who believe in you, and how her YouTube channel helped her prioritise the right people in her life.`She talks about how starting her channel led to the ending of certain friendships and shares how people struggling with friendship can friendship break ships and losing old relationships whilst remaining unapologetic and not getting swept up in criticism or doubt.

As well as managing platonic relationships, Alessia shares how to empower yourself within romantic relationships, how to deal with insecurities and how to prioritise what you want to do in a relationship. She also relays how to navigate conflict in a way that is suitable to your relationship without feeling guilt or shame. Touching on the idea of emotional avoidance, Alessia dresses how to show up in conflict and in relationships in general from a place of safety, security and self worth.

Alongside the theme of relationship, Alessia touches on the importance of affirmation in shifting your mindset to a positive one. She explains how the value of positive affirmation alongside detailing other practices which allow her to show up as a more peaceful and grounded version of herself.

Some of the key themes and takeaways of todays conversation include:

• Practices to ensure good mental health
• How to deal with friendship break ups
• How to decanter men(or romantic partners in general) and centre yourself
• How to stay true to yourself in the face of criticism
• The importance of affirmations
• How to stay consistent on your passions and projects
• How to have conversations about feminism

Tune in to learn more and listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and all other major streaming platforms.

Follow Alessia at @alessiasutherberry on instagram

Watch Alessia’s videos https://www.youtube.com/@alessiasutherberry

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