Technology, Business Trends and Future of Work | The Sonya Barlow Show

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Technology, Business Trends and Future of Work | The Sonya Barlow Show episodes

May 14, 2024 How comedy helped my corporate career | Ginnia Cheng
Sonya Barlow sits down with Ginnia Cheng, a corporate worker by day and comedian at night. They discuss all things from working at Google to finding balance, going into comedy and building confidence. This is an authentic and reflective conversation between two women of colour striving for better lives.
Connect with Ginnia - https://www.instagram.com/ginnypie/
Connect with Sonya -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
Women of colour, women in business, comedian, female comedians, workplace humour, how to overcome imposter syndrome, confidence building techniques, business skills, career advice, PR, happiness
47 min
May 14, 2024 Gut health, mushrooms & Motherhood | Rhian Stephenson, Artah Health
Sonya Barlow sits down with Rhian Stephenson, the Founder and CEO of Artah Health to learn about the link between gut health, happiness and long life, discuss the benefits of good foods like blueberries, mushrooms and ashwagdana, and routine whilst balancing a growing business and motherhood.
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Connect with Artah Health - https://artah.co/
Connect with Sonya
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
Mental health, wellbeing, good health, gut health, failure, raising investment, business women, women in business, women in the business podcast, migraines, ADHD, happiness, healthy lifestyle, motherhood, natural medicine
43 min
May 14, 2024 Lessons of Life, Failure and Philanthropy | Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud
Sonya Barlow sits down with Princess Lamia of Saudia Arabia [Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud] to learn from life experience on failure, business and philanthropy. Princess Lamia shares her approach to women working, motivation and technology whilst balancing motherhood and mental health. This is a conversation like never before - a fresh perspective from the world's royalty.
Conversational Topics:
03:00 - Introduction from Princess Lamia
04:00 - The work Princess Lamia has been focused on: Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies
05:40 - Legal Rights for Women in Saudia Arabia
06:00 - Metaverse and Technology Research Centre
07:10 - The success of Saudi Arabia is not seen
07:30 - How can women take control of their careers?
08:30 - Should women be seen?
09:00 - What are the images of Women across the world?
10:30 - Do women need the approval of anyone?
11:10 - How do we build women's confidence at home?
13:00 - Why trying wrong things is important
13:20 - Mothers and daughters 70/30
14:04 - Don't make them your mirror
14:30 - Key skills the young generation needs
15:00 - The young people need to listen
17:00 - How can we become better
17:40 - The data we can get is astonishing
19:15 - New initiative launched: AI
22:20 - External validation
22:50 - How do you overcome failure and rejection?
It was a pleasure being invited to interview Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al Saud and working closely with her.
Lessons from a Princess: Failure, life and philanthropy | Princess Lamia of Saudi Arabia
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women in technology, princess lamia, Saudia Arabia, women confidence, confident women, business, artificial intelligence, career advice, failure advice, how to overcome rejection, motherhood, positive quotes, women in business podcasts, sonya barlow, middle east
27 min
May 13, 2024Life Skills You Learn Working Abroad | Stela Cuesta, Lisbon, Portugal
Sonya Barlow sits down with Stela Cuesta in Lisbon to discuss how she went from Emirates Air Hostess to Tech Intrapreneur, the Life Skills you learn working abroad, why she moved from Dubai to Portugal and what are the key skills we need to thrive in the technology industry today.
Things we discussed:
Finding a job in Dubai

Working for Emirates Airlines as an air hostess

Networking and business in Dubai

Entering the technology and web3 space

Moving to Portugal for work

The future of technology

Social media is toxic

Life lessons for confidence

Working abroad and it's benefits

Motherhood and managing mental health

Building a business whilst working full time

Things to eat, do and see in Portugal
Connect with Stela - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stelasuilscuesta/
Connect with Sonya -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
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This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Sonya Barlow in partnership with Intercontinental Lisbon, IHG Hotels, and Storrington PR.
Storrington Collective is a dynamic, results-driven luxury travel and lifestyle PR and Sales and Marketing Agency.
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travel, things to do in Lisbon, luxury travel, sonya barlow, women in business, Portugal, IHG hotels, intercontinental hotels, women in technology, networking tips, freelancer tips, future of work, luxury travel, dubai, women podcast
1 hr 14 min
April 29, 2024 How is technology changing the fashion industry? Zofia Zwieglinska, Glossy Mag
Sonya Barlow chats to Zofia Zwieglinska, Glossy Magazine, about the future of technology and fashion, how companies use Web3 to excite customers, and why sustainability in fashion is a current trend. In this 30-minute interview with a glossy fashion journalist, we ask what technology, fashion, journalism, Web3, and sustainability are.
Connect with Zofia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofia-zwieglinska

Connect with Sonya -
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Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
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Technology, women in technology, fashion, future of work. web3, fashion tech, fashion journalism, technology in fashion, business tech, business, travel, tech, technology podcast, web3, ai, sustainability
32 min
April 22, 2024 The Freelancer Mindset | Joana Pais x Sonya Barlow | IHG Hotel, Lisbon
AD |Sonya Barlow sits down with Joana Pais to discuss the freelancer mindset, her top networking tips, the future of work, and things to see in Portugal. Joana started her career in luxury travel before moving into technology, which means the skills she transferred made her more employable. In this episode, Joana shares her golden nuggets of never being without employment, finances, or a curious mindset.
Things we cover :
Career journey: from travel to technology
How to network
Freelancer mindset for the future of work
What to see in Lisbon
Why stay at the Intercontinental Lisbon
Things to eat in Lisbon
Professional failures
Life lessons for your younger self
This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Sonya Barlow in partnership with Intercontinental Lisbon, IHG Hotels, and Storrington PR.
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Joana Pais - Joana belongs to a generation of Millennials who changed careers and reskilled for the “jobs of the future” or “future of work”. She currently works on a global role as Global Communications & Culture Manager at OSF Digital. Her last roles on Future of Work offer in Human Capital Consulting and Employer Branding were born on this new world of work, where skills are transferable, and talent looks for purpose and attractive companies to work for. The current ecosystem requires companies to adapt very fast to transform, enable and communicate a memorable experience for best talent, in all kinds of remote, onsite or hybrid work environments. That is exactly where she focused: she started working in Technology and Consulting global companies in 2018 (Deloitte and OutSystems) after spending close to decade and a half in sales and marketing. She is also a speaker, trainer and co-author. She loves travelling, practising sports, networking, and enjoying good moments with family and friends in her free time. Her social media profiles are available here: https://linktr.ee/joanapais
Connect with Sonya Barlow -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
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Storrington Collective is a dynamic, results-driven luxury travel and lifestyle PR and Sales and Marketing Agency. With national and international clients, including luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, ski resorts and lifestyle clubs, private island resorts, safari lodges, and private villas, Storrington Collective creates a strategic and personal approach for every client and campaign. For more than 15 years, Storrington Collective has championed the highest professional standards built on pillars of trust, integrity, honesty and transparency, and has now added sustainability consulting as an integral element of communications.
travel, things to do in Lisbon, luxury travel, sonya barlow, women in business, Portugal, IHG hotels, intercontinental hotels, women in technology, networking tips, freelancer tips, future of work, luxury travel
48 min
April 16, 2024 A beginners guide to business travel | Jamie Haerewa, Lisbon
Sonya Barlow chats to Jamie Haerewa, co-founder of Agile HRO, to discuss business travelling, gaining work experience, being a corporate girlie in a man's world, and how mentorship can change your life and how to start your business remotely. In this episode, learn how to be a successful businesswoman, how to navigate travelling for work, top tips when starting a business, what to see in Portugal, things to eat and why the luxury life is good.
Things we cover :
Career journey: from full-time employment to entrepreneurship
Business travel 101
Corporate travelling for beginners
How travelling can build business skills
How to start a business
What to see in Lisbon
Where to eat in Lisbon
Things to eat in Lisbon
Professional failures
Life lessons for your younger self
The power of mentorship
This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Sonya Barlow in partnership with Intercontinental Lisbon, IHG Hotels, and Storrington PR.
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Jamie Haerewa, cofounder of Agile HR, is a recognized thought leader and entrepreneur with 13+ years of experience in PEO, Global Mobility, and Workforce Solutions; Jamie is renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit, problem-solving prowess, and commitment to fostering growth.
Connect with Sonya Barlow -
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
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Storrington Collective is a dynamic, results-driven luxury travel and lifestyle PR and Sales and Marketing Agency. With national and international clients, including luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, ski resorts and lifestyle clubs, private island resorts, safari lodges, and private villas, Storrington Collective creates a strategic and personal approach for every client and campaign. For more than 15 years, Storrington Collective has championed the highest professional standards built on pillars of trust, integrity, honesty and transparency, and has now added sustainability consulting as an integral element of communications.
travel, things to do in Lisbon, luxury travel, sonya barlow, women in business, Portugal, IHG hotels, intercontinental hotels, women in technology, networking tips, freelancer tips, future of work, luxury travel - AD
49 min
April 15, 2024 Things to do in Lisbon Portugal | Sandra Colaco, Intercontinental Lisbon [luxury travel]
AD| Sonya Barlow meets Sandra Colaco, The Director of Marketing from Intercontinental Lisbon, to learn from her professional insights, discover Lisbon's hidden gems, and stand out with your professional brand. Learn what to see in Lisbon, things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, the day in the life of marketing managers, secrets to living a luxury life, and the power of mentorship.
Things we cover :
What to see in Lisbon
Why stay at the Intercontinental Lisbon
Things to eat in Lisbon
How to become a director in marketing and sales
Professional failures
Life lessons for your younger self
Influencer marketing
Video Chapters:
01:00 - Introduction to IHG
02:00 - Sandra's Travel Fail
05:30 - Life lessons for Genz
06:20 - Managing frustration
07:30 - Life is not perfect
10:45 - Taking control of your career
11:00 - Social media entitlement
12:00 - Doomscrolling
14:20 - New experiences when you travel
16:30 - Looking after yourself in the age of technology
17:00 - People don't read [book recommendation]
19:00 - Hotels using technology
21:20 - Travel industry trends
22:00 - Luxury travel
24:00 - Lisbon city
25:00 - What to see in Portugal
31:00 - Volunteering in Africa
33:00 - The power of mentorship
36:00 - Secrets of travelling
39:00 - Luxury travel industry
45:00 - Intercontinental Lisbon, IHG
Connect with Sonya Barlow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sonyabarlow
Linkedin - https://linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow
This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Sonya Barlow in partnership with Intercontinental Lisbon, IHG Hotels, and Storrington PR.
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Storrington Collective is a dynamic, results-driven luxury travel and lifestyle PR and Sales and Marketing Agency. With national and international clients, including luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, ski resorts and lifestyle clubs, private island resorts, safari lodges, and private villas, Storrington Collective creates a strategic and personal approach for every client and campaign. For more than 15 years, Storrington Collective has championed the highest professional standards built on pillars of trust, integrity, honesty and transparency, and has now added sustainability consulting as an integral element of communications.
travel, things to do in Lisbon, luxury travel, sonya barlow, women in business, Portugal, IHG hotels, intercontinental hotels
51 min
April 02, 2024 How Entrepreneur Jane Gideon went from building a Sports platform to writing about Saddam Hussein
In this episode, Sonya Barlow sits down with entrepreneur Jane Gideon, who created one of the first sports analytics platforms, WellPlayed Sports, rubbing shoulders with NFL stars and footballers like Messi before stepping back and entering the scriptwriting space. She is currently writing about a Sri Lankan family and their experience as hostages with Saddam Hussein.
Key Moments
03:00 - From studies to sports tech
05:50 - Data is the new oil
06:00 - What problem are we solving
07:40 - Introduction to Jane Gideon
11:30 - AI & ethical boundaries: betting markets
16:36 - Facebook doesn't care
17:30 - Working with football clubs
20:00 - Free sports matches
23:04 - Best sports match: El Classico
29:00 - Algorithms in AI
32:00 - From sports to screenplays
39:00 - The true story of Sri Lankan hero
40:00 - Kidnapped by Saddam Hussein
47:00 - Life advice for the future generation
48:00 - Failure is a gift
Connect with Sonya Barlow
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Linkedin -   / sonyabarlow
Connect with Jane Gideon
  / janegideon
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Sonya Barlow is an entrepreneur, author, writer and presenter who travels the world and interviews changemakers on tech, trends and the future of work.
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52 min
April 02, 2024 Why Women in Tech Must Rebel | Brenda Darden Wilkerson, AnitaB.Org
Sonya Barlow interviews Brenda Darden Wilkerson, CEO of AnitaB.Org, on all things technology, women in technology and leadership. Learn how women of colour can enter technology and thrive as women in tech when women need to stop asking for pay raises and why rebellion is required if the technology change is to occur. This 20-minute conversation is a must-watch for all women in the technology sector who dream of becoming role models, leaders and mentors.
Video Chapters - Key Moments
01:20 - Introduction Brenda & AnitaB.Org
02:50 - Why is technology important?
03:14 - Do we need more women in tech?
04:25 - The Diversity & Inclusion Pushback
04:41 - Regression in the progression
07:30 - What skills do you need in technology?
08:30 - When do women stop being paid?
10:00 - Why education is key to changing the system
10:20 - Boys versus Girls
11:40 - Professional leadership programmes for Women
12:00 - It's a 25 hour day challenge
13:40 - Being your unapologetic self
14:00 - Conforming in the working space
14:30 - How to be taken more professionally
15:00 - The changes women need to make
16:00 - Dressing for success
16:40 - Choose your fight and your warrior
18:00 - Creating change through conversation
18:20 - 1 piece of career advice
This video was filmed at Web Summit Qatar, where Sonya Barlow was hosting several panels and Brenda was taking to the stage. @WebSummitQatar @websummit
You can connect with Sonya on
Linkedin -   / sonyabarlow
Instagram -   / sonyabarlowuk
You can connect with Brenda on Linkedin -   / brenda-darden-wilkerson
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Brenda Darden Wilkerson, black women in technology, black women, tech women, travel tech
20 min

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The Sonya Barlow Show explores the future of work, technology, and business trends. Hosted by entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker Sonya Barlow, each episode features interviews, insights, and life lessons on career confidence, leadership, networking, and AI trends.