Reclaiming Bossy

On todays episode of the podcast,  I speak with Bhavika Jagwani about how you can become a paid speaker, and talk about things that matter to you. We also talk about how to build more safety and confidence as you step into visibility. We explore nervous system regulation, money mindset, self acknowledgement, fear of being seen, and the power of speaking your truth.

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00:07 – childhood and background

00:02:17 – what’s a speaker?

00:09:48 – self-confidence and self-acknowledgement

00:12:52 – safety, home and work focus

00:25:32 – power

00:29:05 – becoming a speaker through passion

00:42:00 – how to start

00:49:00 – money

00:51:20 – fear of being seen

What You’ll Learn

• How to position speaking as a viable paid path
• Techniques for regulating your nervous system so you can speak from groundedness
• Practical first steps even if you feel unqualified
• How to shift your beliefs about money and value in speaking
• Ways to lean into visibility and vulnerability despite fear

Content Warning / Sensitive Topics

This episode includes discussion severe mental health, and issues around  safety, vulnerability, and emotional depth, if these topics are sensitive to you I recommend listening to another more chill episode: 

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The fear of being seen :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jtf7dTfsTU

Growing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIKlZDqQ7E

Imposter syndrome : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syq50U2N6ZA

Connect with Bhavika:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwithbhavika/

Website: https://www.bhavikajagwani.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavika-jagwani/?skipRedirect=true

Follow the podcast/me to stay updated with the community 

Podcast instagram : @reclaimingbossy

My Instagram: @maahika.s

Podcast TikTok: @empowersoundspodcast 

My tiktok: @maahika.s

LinkedIn: Maahika Singh

For collaborations and inquiries:

[email protected]

On today's episode of the pod I talk about the fear of being seen. This is something that has been something I have struggled with despite talking on camera for a few years now and something I think everyone should work on because it has impacts not just for content and visibility in the media , but also your ability to speak up at work or in your friendships and relationships.In my experience this fear comes from a safety and worthiness wound, and I share more about those today and what am doing to heal them both. I hope this resonates and if you liked the episode please leave a comment and let me know what you think down below.Timestamps00:00:17 - What would you do if you had no fear?00:04:47 - Where does it come from? 00:08:39 - Worthiness side of being seen00:11:00 - Insecurities00:14:20 - insecurities are infectious 00:22:00 - the “cool girl” monologueFollow the podcast/me to stay updated with the community Podcast instagram : @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sPodcast TikTok: @empowersoundspodcast My tiktok: @maahika.sLinkedIn: Maahika SinghFor collaborations and inquiries:[email protected]

For today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Samraddhi “Sam” Awasthi  22, South Asian, queer, post-LSE, London based (and sometimes everywhere else). She’s built a space of unfiltered honesty around study abroad, YouTube growth, identity, mental health, and creative life design, so I wanted to sit down and hear her story of being on YouTube almost 10 years and growing from 0 to 262K in that time…

Together, we dive into:

• How she went from 0 to building a YouTube community
• Setting multidimensional goals as a creator
• Balancing multiple career paths while creating
• Working with big brands, developing your creative instinct
• How to push past caring what people think, building a thick skin
• Boundaries, loneliness, mental health
• Navigating queerness, rejecting labels, growing up online
• Advice & encouragement for you, wherever you are in your creative journey

If you’re here from Sam’s community, welcome :)))

Feel free to hang out, suggest content you want to hear, or tell me your burning questions. This podcast exists to help young women & creators design the templates for their dream lives, because life is too short to live someone else’s playbook.

I would be super grateful if you could follow and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. Let’s grow together.

⏱ Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:14 Sam’s backstory

5:40 Going from 0 to growing on YouTube

8:21 How to set goals as a high achiever

9:45 Why you should set multidimensional goals as a creator

11:30 Going to LSE and studying abroad whilst creating

16:50 Building other career paths as a content creator

21:50 Working with big brands

22:30 Why creators are mini founders

24:50 How to develop your creative instinct

27:30 How to stop caring what people think

29:30 How to develop a thick skin

31:00 Boundaries as a creative

36:00 Navigating loneliness

46:00 Getting mental health help

50:40 Navigating queerness and growing up on the internet

54:00 Labels and rejecting the labels that society gives you

58:00 Advice to people starting their journey

🔗 Links & Connect

• Sam on YouTube: @samraddhi
• Sam’s Instagram : @samraddi
• Study content: @samstudystation
• Follow the podcast on instagram @empowersounds 
• Follow the podcast on TikTok @empowersoundspodcast 

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Imposter syndrome almost stopped me from launching my business and podcast while still at university. In this solo episode, I share the exact mindset shifts and strategies that helped me overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and take bold steps as a young entrepreneur.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong in the room, or that you’re “faking it”, this episode is for you...

 Timestamps

00:00:45 – Intro

00:04:00 – Imposter syndrome is trying to help you

00:05:00 – Strategy #1: Reframing limiting thoughts

00:07:00 – Strategy #2: Trophy cabinet of wins

00:10:20 – Good company and creating community

00:14:00 – Your inner hater

00:15:30 – Learning to learn

00:18:00 – Delusion and self-deprecation

00:21:00 – How to feel physically better

Listen if you’re a:

- Student balancing uni and big dreams

- Young founder or entrepreneur in your 20s

- Creative who wants to stop holding yourself back

- Anyone ready to stop feeling like a fraud and start owning your success

If you liked this video, let me know what else you want to see and comment below or send me a message:

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Why should women settle for cycling gear designed with men in mind?In this episode of Empower Sounds, I sit down with Luca Kuhn, founder of LUCA, the women’s cycling apparel brand redefining what it means to ride in style, comfort, and confidence.What started as an ick with the “men in Lycra epidemic” became the spark for Luca to create something new a fashion-forward cycling brand built for women, by women. Today, LUCA is more than apparel: it’s a community, a movement, and part of the women’s cycling revolution. What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. The “ick” that inspired LUCA and how frustration can fuel innovation2. Why women need cycling apparel that goes beyond men’s designs in smaller sizes3. The rise of CycleClubs and why they’re the new RunClubs4. How LUCA blends performance, fashion, and confidence in every piece5. Luca’s journey from cyclist to founder and lessons from building a purpose driven brand6. The importance of representation, community, and safe spaces in cycling Why This Matters1. The cycling apparel market was valued at $2.19B in 2024 and is forecasted to hit $3.36B by 2032.2. Women’s cycling clothing alone was valued at $1.23B in 2024 and expected to double by 2033.3. Yet, only 9% of UK women cycle weekly compared to 21% of men showing the need for better products, infrastructure, and representation.LUCA is stepping into that gap with stylish, functional gear and building a movement in the process.🔗 Connect with LUCAWebsite: https://www.rideluca.comInstagram: Ride_lucaInstagram (personal): lucakuhnTiktok: Ride_Luca🎧 Connect with Empower Sounds/MePodcast instagram : @empowersoundsMy Instagram: @maahika.sPodcast TikTok: @empowersoundspodcast My tiktok: @maahika.sLinkedIn: Maahika SinghFor collaborations and inquiries:[email protected]#WomensCycling #CyclingApparel #FemaleFounders #CycleClubs #CyclingFashion #Empowerment #StartupStories

Ever wondered how some conversations just flow and others don’t?

After speaking to over 100 guests entrepreneurs, artists and leaders through my podcast and other work, I’ve discovered what truly makes a conversation captivating, memorable, and easy. In this episode, I’m breaking it down for you in just 17 minutes.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why most conversations feel awkward and how a simple mindset shift can make them more fun
• Some of my tricks to have more interesting conversations 
• Tricks I use with my podcast guests for more interview style conversations

If you liked this video, let me know what else you want to see and comment below or send me a message:

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Instagram → maahika.s

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for collaborations and enquires please contact : ⁠[email protected]

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Drop a comment: What’s the most interesting conversation you’ve ever had  and why ?

If you’re a founder, or dreaming of becoming one, this episode is your essential starter pack. I’m joined by Hattie Willis, founder of GuessWorks and If We Raise, to break down everything you need to know about building, funding, and sustaining a company…

We begin by stripping away the jargon and exploring the different types of entrepreneurs and what it really means to be a founder. From there, we dive into the world of investors: the types you’ll encounter, whether raising is right for you, and the red flags and green flags every founder should watch for.

Pitching is another area we go deep on, how to pitch to clients, your team, and, of course, investors, with practical advice you can put into action immediately. We also unpack the funding gap, what it means for women and underrepresented founders, and how to address it. Finally, we close with a conversation on founder wellbeing because building a business shouldn’t come at the cost of your health and happiness

This conversation is as close as you’ll get to a founder’s playbook. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this episode is your go-to resource for building smarter, pitching better, and thriving as a founder.

• The biggest myths and jargon in entrepreneurship (and what they actually mean)
• How to identify what type of founder you are
• The key differences between raising and bootstrapping and how to know which path is right for you
• Red flags and green flags when working with investors
• How to pitch effectively to clients, teams, and investors
• Why the funding gap exists and how founders can navigate it
• Practical strategies for protecting and prioritizing founder wellbeing

GuessWorks: https://www.guessworks.co

not my first guess instagram https://www.instagram.com/notmyfirstguess/?hl=en

If We Raise: https://www.ifweraise.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hattie-willis-2b47b376/?originalSubdomain=uk

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for collaborations and enquires please contact : [email protected]

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If I could talk about only one thing for the rest of my life, it would be this: learning how to learn.This is the skill that changed everything for me. It’s what helped me go from being an average student to making the Dean’s List at university, graduating top of my class, and having my dissertation nominated for a national prize. It’s how I taught myself Spanish from scratch, despite not being able to learn French after seven years of school. It’s the foundation that helped me start my business, launch this podcast, move countries, and keep growing.In this episode, I break down what it really means to “learn to learn.” I talk about how no one is dumb, we just have to understand how our brains absorb information best. I always felt like a super average student but during COVID, I discovered different learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and realised that when you learn to teach yourself things in a way that works for you, you can learn anything…In this episode we’ll cover:1) How to figure out whether you’re a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner2) How to actually improve your memory and retain more of what you study3) The formula for building consistency and self-discipline4) Practical methods for teaching yourself new skills, subjects, and even languagesToday´s episode is deeply personal and also one of the most practical I’ve ever recorded. These are the exact methods that took me from struggling with languages to fluently speaking Spanish, from average grades to thriving at university, and from confusion to clarity in my career. I’d love for you to listen and then share what resonates with you.Comment your thoughts below or in the podcast reviews so we can keep learning together as a community.Follow Empower Sounds Podcast:Instagram: @empowersoundsTikTok: @EmpowerSoundsPodcastFor collaborations and inquiries: [email protected] here on YouTube for new episodes every Monday and comment below your learning style or any questions you have :)

Today we are joined by Olamide Ajisafe a true multi-hyphenate in the creative industry. Olamide is a writer, actor, and director who worked as an Assistant Director on Top Boy, has been part of the teams behind A Thousand Blows, Man Like Mobeen and other major productions, and later went on to write, direct and perform her own one-woman play Mothership at Theatre Peckham Fringe.We talk about what it’s like breaking into the creative industry with no connections, how she landed her first internship at the BBC, and how that catalysed her journey into some of the UK’s biggest shows. Olamide also shares her perspective on navigating the industry as a Black woman, balancing multiple creative roles, and what it really takes to build a sustainable career across film, TV, and theatre.Whether you’re an aspiring actor, writer, or filmmaker, or just curious about what life is like behind the scenes of Top Boy and other productions, this episode is full of honesty, inspiration, and practical insight.Resources for emerging creatives: - @ilikenetworking on instagram for opportunities and community in the creative industry- The Eric App, for creative industry jobs and opportunitiesFollow Olamide Ajisafe:@lami.live on instagram Follow The Empower Sounds Podcast:Instagram: @empowersoundsTikTok: @EmpowerSoundsPodcastFor collaborations and inquiries:[email protected]

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Empower Sounds !This episode marks my 22nd birthday, and I wanted to start the season by sharing 21 lessons I’ve learned at 21The past year has been full of growth and change and, both this podcast and I have grown so much. Since last year, we’ve launched on YouTube with video, moved into a studio, welcomed more incredible guests. This past year I’ve also launched my own company, finished university, and navigated huge life transitions…This episode is both a reflection and an update for the Empower Sounds community, taking you along on the journey with me. These lessons are personal, honest, and hopefully a mix of insightful and relatable.Timestamps of all the lessons :) :1 – 00:04:382 – 00:07:323 – 00:09:514 – 00:12:115 – 00:14:336 – 00:16:527 – 00:20:198 – 00:22:239 – 00:27:0910 – 00:30:2911 – 00:33:5412 – 00:37:0413 – 00:39:2414 – 00:40:1715 – 00:41:1516 – 00:43:4617 – 00:46:1318 – 00:49:1319 – 00:53:1120 – 00:56:1421 – 00:58:50I’d love to know your thoughts, comment your favourite lesson and share what resonated most with you. This season will be full of inspiring interviews and thought-provoking solo episodes, so subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next !Connect with me and the podcast:Podcast Instagram: @EmpowerSoundsPodcast TikTok: @EmpowerSoundsPodcastMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sWebsite: www.EmpowerSoundsMedia.comContact: [email protected] for new episodes every Monday