Reclaiming Bossy

This is your sign to start that thing you have been thinking about and I hope today’s episode is a useful tool to help you.

What we cover today/ timestamps:

Lesson 1 (04:43) The 70% rule and why perfection slows you down

Lesson 2 (08:19) Learning to wait for the “yes” before you act

Lesson 3 (12:27) How to focus on what’s most relevant to you

Lesson 4 (16:13) What being truly coachable actually means

Lesson 5 (18:38) Why not all advice is good advice

Lesson 6 (23:47) Building deep self-trust from scratch

Lesson 7 (26:57) The truth about community and why it’s everything

Lesson 8 (32:01) Why flops are secretly your greatest wins

Lesson 9 (36:06) The reality that big wins are only 5% of the journey

Lesson 10(39:02) How detachment makes you a stronger, clearer founder

Stay tuned for season 4 of the podcast coming out on August 14th :) 

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Today we sit down with R&B pop star Niki Kini, whose journey through the highs and lows of the music industry is as raw as it is inspiring.From self-producing her early music to going viral on TikTok, Niki has spent the last 10 years building a name for herself, without waiting for permission. In this episode, she opens up about getting dropped by her label, facing racism and online hate, reclaiming her creative power, and landing performances at some of the biggest music festivals around.We also dive into:

• How to stay grounded when social media takes off 🌍
• The behind-the-scenes reality of building a music career as a woman of colour
• Why Niki chose independence, and how it gave her everything
• Her viral TikTok strategy and getting featured on major platforms
• What she’s learned about resilience, reinvention, and artistry 🎶This episode is for any creative who’s ever been told “no”, and decided to keep going anyway.

🎧 Follow Niki Kini: Instagram: @nikikinimusic

Stream her music: https://linktr.ee/nikikini?fbclid=PAZ...

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What if you didn’t have to choose between success and self expression? Between building a business and living a life you love?

In this inspiring conversation, I’m joined by Erifili Gounari, a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder, writer, photographer, and the powerhouse behind The Z Link, the world’s first Gen Z social media agency

We dive into how she:

1. Grew her agency into a 25-person international team in just 5 years
2. Landed features in Forbes and Business Insider
3. Built partnerships with globally recognised companies
4. Stays rooted in creativity through photography, writing, and reading
5. Navigates life as a multi-hyphenate, while staying grounded and inspired

This episode is for anyone who wants to build a career and a life that feels as good as it looks.

 In This Episode, We Cover:

• How to build a values-driven agency as a Gen Z founder
• Whether you really need to pick one thing to be successful
• The truth behind media accolades and startup life
• Making time for your creative passions while scaling a business
• Creating balance, boundaries, and a life that feels like you

🔗 Resources & Links:

→ The Z Link

https://www.thezlink.com

→ Erifili´s Book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Your-Life-Career-Way/dp/1398617156

→ Erifili´s Podcast 

@espressoepilogues 

→ Photography Account:

@erifiliscamera

→ Substack:

https://erifili.substack.com

→ Connect with Erifili on Instagram:

@erifilii

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This episode is for anyone who’s ever struggled to say no, felt drained from over giving, or finds boundaries intimidating…

Today im telling you everything you need to know to start developing and painting boundaries: what they are, why they matter, and how to actually set and keep them. We’ll talk about the different types of boundaries (not just for others, but for yourself too), how to define them, communicate them clearly, and enforce them without guilt.

This isn’t just about relationships or friendships — it’s about your self-esteem, your work life, your emotional health, and your sense of worth. These are lessons I’ve learned through a year of therapy and real-life trial and error, things I wish I knew sooner 

💬 Let me know in the comments if this hits home or if there’s anything else you want me to cover in a future episode :) 

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 simple but powerful practices that have genuinely helped me become a happier person. I truly believe happiness is a skill that we can develop and here’s different things I have tried to do that. From writing love letters to my friends to walking in silence, here’s how I’m building happiness as a skill, one habit at a time: 

 In This Episode, I Share

1. Appreciating Your People: The story behind that unforgettable dinner and the letters I write to people I love

2. Daily Gratitude: Magic moments from today, and why reflecting on what I did well is a game-changer

3. Glimmers vs. Triggers: Learning to notice the little moments that spark safety and joy

4. Positive Playlists: How uplifting music is rewiring my mood

5. Silence and Long Walks: Why I’ve been unplugging more and how it’s helping me reconnect

6. Visualisation and Mental Fitness: Exploring different types of visualisation

7. Creative Rest and Trying New Things: The underrated link between joy and novelty

8. Caring for My Environment: Cleaning and decluttering as self-love rituals

9. Energy Audits: How I track what drains or nourishes me and why this has changed everything

10. Romanticising My Mornings: Waking up like something amazing is going to happen, dressing up, and celebrating the small wins

🧠 Resource Mentioned

Explore Maya Raichoora’s Mental Fitness Tools

mayaraichoora.com

7 types of rest 

https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/

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In this episode, I sit down with Giulia Sale, TEDx speaker, confidence coach, and founder of The Art of Bragging, to explore confidence from every angle — and why it might just be the most important skill you ever learn.

We talk about:

💭 The limiting beliefs keeping you stuck

🧠 The body language of confidence

🧍‍♀️ How to feel confident in your body

💼 Owning your worth at work

🛑 The importance of setting boundaries

🔄 … and how to actually respect other people’s boundaries too

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.And in a world facing a very real confidence gap, especially for women, this conversation is a must-listen.

I hope this episode gives you the tools, reminders, and motivation to stand taller, speak louder, and take up the space you deserve. Let me know your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear from you.

Connect with Giulia

https://linktr.ee/theartofbragging

Resource Mentioned: Explore Maya’s Mental Fitness Resources

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If you’ve ever felt that wave of fear before getting behind the wheel, you’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into driving anxiety—but this isn’t just for drivers. Whether it’s driving, public speaking, launching something new, or any big goal that makes your chest tighten… this one’s for you.

I talk about:

• How to regulate your nervous system when panic kicks in
• How to use visualisation in a way that actually works
• How to make scary things feel fun again
• And how to approach your fears when they’re tied to goals that matter deeply to you

Driving might be the metaphor—but this episode is really about freedom. About moving through fear, rewiring your response, and reclaiming your power.

🎧 Listen now and send it to someone who needs to hear this too.

for the visualisations, check out Maya's Mental Fitness: https://mayaraichoora.com

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In today’s episode, we dive into the world of manifestation with Gara Real — a manifestation coach, content creator, and powerful expander for anyone looking to live in alignment. Gara opens up about how she got into manifestation, what it really means (beyond the buzzwords), and how you can start using it to call in what you truly want.

We explore the deep stuff — like detachment, authenticity, and safety — while also keeping it real with conversations about manifesting money, love, and viral success. Gara shares her journey from feeling stuck to becoming a TikTok sensation, and why manifestation isn’t about forcing or hustling… it’s about coming home to yourself.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- What manifestation really is (and what it’s not)

- Gara’s personal story of discovering this work

- How she manifested love, aligned opportunities, and TikTok growth

- The difference between forcing, detachment, and aligned action

- What it means to feel safe being your true and authentic self

- Why ease, joy, and authenticity are the real magnetic forces

- Tips for becoming a match to what you desire

- How to stop overthinking and start embodying your power

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Instagram: @garareal_

TikTok: @realgara

🎧 Editing credits:

Edited by @carlaartcarla

In today’s episode, we dive deep into a powerful story of healing, resilience, and entrepreneurship.

In the first half of the conversation, Tanya shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) — a condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll it took on her, from painful periods to hair loss and a wide range of debilitating symptoms.

Through the lens of holistic health, Tanya explains how she completely reversed her PCOS symptoms naturally, using Ayurveda and gut health strategies. She talks candidly about what worked, how she healed her body from the inside out, and the key shifts that helped her reclaim her health — without relying on conventional medications.

But Tanya’s story doesn’t stop at healing. In the second half of the episode, we explore how she turned her pain into her passion. At just 19 years old, during her gap year, Tanya is building a business dedicated to helping other women reduce their period pain, support their gut health, and even reverse their own PCOS symptoms. We also talk about what it’s been like for Tanya stepping into entrepreneurship at such a young age, the tools she’s using to navigate starting a business, and her incredible experience pitching her idea at Google — and winning!

This episode is a must-listen if you’re interested in women’s health, gut health, hormonal healing, entrepreneurship, or simply being inspired by someone using their journey to create real change for others.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- Tanya’s full PCOS diagnosis and healing journey

- How Ayurveda and gut health were key to reversing her symptoms naturally

- The impact of PCOS on women and why holistic healing matters

- Tanya’s transition from patient to founder during her gap year

- Practical tools and mindsets for starting a mission-driven business

- Tanya’s experience pitching and winning at Google

Follow Tanya:

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This episode is for anyone who knows they should build a personal brand, but doesn’t know where to start...

Whether you feel shy, pressed for time, or like you’re starting from scratch — this one’s for you.

I’m joined by Arta, a personal brand advisor who helps people show up with clarity, confidence, and consistency online.

Together, we break down everything you need to know to start (or level up) your personal brand — even if you only have an hour a week.

We cover:

✨ How to build a brand when you’re shy, scared, or uncertain

✨ The difference between selfish and selfless content

✨ What platforms to show up on — and how to pick the right ones for you

✨ The power of repurposing (so you’re not constantly creating)

✨ How to get “lucky” with your brand — and why it’s not really luck at all

✨ Practical tips for building visibility without burnoutWe also talk mindset, habits, and small steps you can take today to start building your brand — even if you feel like a total beginner.

🎧 I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Don’t forget to send your questions or thoughts my way — I love hearing from you.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ARTA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/artabaca/

Listen to Artas ´podcasts

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