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Today I’m back with Melissa Silverstein; if you didn’t catch her on Monday's episode talking about imposter syndrome, it’s a must-listen.

Melissa is the founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood. She is the Artistic Director and co-­founder of the Athena Film Festival — A Celebration of Women and Leadership ­­at Barnard College in NYC on February 22-25th

Melissa was selected to be a film envoy for the American Film Showcase, the major film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State. And she published “In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing,” which is a compilation of over 40 interviews from The Women and Hollywood site.

She has written for The Guardian, The Washington Post, NY Times, and many other publications.

In today’s episode we talk about breaking big news items, she recently broke the news about Michelle Williams being paid less than Mark Wahlberg for blogging, and how Women and Hollywood got started, we talk about the problems surrounding monetisation when you have a blogging platform. We also cover Melissa’s pivot and why she went on to create the Athena Film festival at Barnard College.

This month I’m talking to 3 incredible women in Hollywood. Melissa Silverstein the co-founder of the Athena Film Festival, BAFTA Award-winning Director Amma Asante and April Reign who is the creator of the infamous #OscarsSoWhite hashtag. I can’t wait for you to hear all of the wisdom these women have to offer.

To find out more about Melissa, you can follow her on Twitter @Melsil. You 100% need to visit womenandhollywood.com to find more women who are creating, advocating and championing women in the film industry.

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This week I’m joined by Lisa Hanawalt the Producer and Production Designer of Bojack Horseman. Yes, she actually drew all of the characters! Lisa has published 2 books with Drawn and Quarterly the first My Dirty Dumb Eyes in 2013 and The Hot Dog Taste Test (2016). Lisa is also the co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast with Emily Heller. Lisa has won 8 awards including the Critics Choice Award for Bojack Horseman.

In today’s episode, we cover what Lisa’s day to day life is like as a production designer. We touch on the process of creating characters and bringing them to life with animation. Lisa was incredibly transparent about her insecurities about managing people and taking on her first leadership role on such a huge production. Lisa talks about what drives her to create and it might be a little unexpected. We also cover the one experience that has helped her growth.

From this episode, you’ll get the ins and outs of creating a smash hit animated series. You’ll learn why it’s essential you get comfortable around people that are more talented than you are. Why you should say yes to the things that frighten you?

We open this episode with Lisa talking about whether she feels like she’s made it.

You can find out more about Lisa’s work by following her on Twitter and Instagram on @LisaDraws and via her website lisahanawalt.com. You can of course catch Bojack Horseman on Netflix.

Have you been taking notes from this episode or visited Lisa’s work? Let me know what you have learned by leaving a review on iTunes via Mac or on the iTunes Podcast app on your phone.

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Not too long ago you sent Prisca and me a question that's been on your mind for a while. You needed an answer to that sticky situation, and now hooray it's here! The great news is you weren't alone when you sent in your questions, but you're going to love the answers to the other questions too. Have a listen and remember to encourage your business buddies to send in their Q's too.

Here's what we go to answer:

Should I leave my job?

How do I get more clients for my business?

When’s the right time to share my vision publicly?

Make sure you are following Prisca on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa she drops bars and nuggets of wisdom. Trust me her feed is a happy place, you can find out more about her agency Moyesa & Co by visiting Moyesa.co.

You can follow me @ImiMorgan on Twitter and Instagram.

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This week I’m joined by DJ Nikki Beatnik, she is a DJ and record producer who has spun in more than 60 countries. Nikki has served as Kelis official tour Dj for the best part of a decade, is the winner of Best DJ at the UMA’s and has been described as a “Multi-Faceted Icon” by Reebok. She has spun parties for everyone from Giuseppe Zanotti, Jay Z, Alan Carr, To The British Fashion Awards. In today’s episode, we cover the basics of getting started as a DJ, how you can rise to the top in male-dominated environments, you’ll learn how to gain respect from your peers and the attitude you need to book your first gig. We also touch on labelling and whether or not you should add 'female' to your job title. It’s just as good as the last episode, enjoy!

How lovely was that! I hope that the mothers listening and you future mums take something away from this episode. You can follow Nikki on Twitter @djnikkibeatnik you check out her sets on Youtube under Beatnik.

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Today I'm joined again by Tobi Oredein. Tobi is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Ballad which is a subscription lifestyle magazine written by and for black British women. Tobi and her co-founder Bola Awoniyi were named as Forbes 30 Under 30. Tobi is also a freelance journalist, and her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Pool and The Debrief to name a few.

How to strike a balance between sharing your personal life online to propel your business. We get into the nitty-gritty of crowdfunding, what considerations you need to make before launching. You'll learn how to handle making a mistake and the importance of not dwelling when you need to readjust your goals and targets. We talk about why leaning into your niche is the key to your success. As well as the ONE thing Tobi does that has been the most significant driver of growth for Black Ballad.

You can follow Tobi on Twitter and Instagram @IAmTobiOredein, and you find out more about Black Ballad by visiting BlackBallad.co.uk

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This week I’m joined by young fashion designer Chloe Marlow, Chloe is the founder and designer of Marlow London a luxury accessories brand. Chloe attended Central St Martin and one year later launched Marlow London. Her bags have been photographed on British singer Raye, presenter Maya Jama and blogger and designer Whitney Valverde.

OMG, this episode is a taster menu in actions, you will learn how to create super specific visions, debunking the law of attraction and how to make it work for you. We drill down on last episodes themes on managing anxiety, why it’s essential you celebrate your small wins and most importantly justifying a high-price point for your products and services. Pause here and get a notebook, trust me you’ll need it!

Chloe is amazing right, and she’s back on Wednesday to discuss how she got started at 24 and some of the challenges she faces. Follow Chloe’s brand @Marlow_London and visit marlowlondon.com to find out more.

Just a quick announcement I’m on YouTube- Imrie Drinks where I review low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

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This week Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa of Moyesa Co. is back for our monthly session to discuss the topic you voted for on Twitter. This month it’s all about Building Your team! We recorded this session on Instagram Live so you may hear some mention of it in the episode.

In today’s episode, we cover the right time to hire, how to decide who you need, whether you should hire for skill or fit, how you find new hires, what questions you should ask when hiring and most importantly what you should do when you can’t pay.

Make sure you are following Prisca @PriscaMoyesa on Twitter and Instagram her feed is full of positivity and inspiration, and if you want to hire her, visit Moyesa.co their content is incredible.

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The Wanna Be Podcast is back for a Black History Month special, and I’m going to be sharing the stories of phenomenal black women who are almost certainly making history with their work.

This week you’re in for a treat, ever since the Cartoonist series back in January I’ve wanted this week’s guest on the podcast and it was an absolute privilege to get this episode recorded in-person while she was here in London. My darlings you are about to hear from Illustrator, Author and filmmaker Vashti Harrison the brilliant Mind behind Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History which coincidentally is the Black History Month sponsor for this podcast. Vashti creates the cutest and most adorable drawing of little black girls that not only captures their innocence but their magic and strength too. My heart skips a little every time I open the Little Leaders book, and when you pick one up for yourself -or visit her social media you’ll understand why!

Today you’ll learn how Vashti maintains her incredible skill, why we should stop telling kids about ‘starving artists’, and how to get your parents to support your creative endeavours.

First I had to indulge my curiosity- I simply had to find out about the moment Vashti realised she was good at drawing and listen to what she had to say...

Follow Vashti on Twitter and Instagram @VashtiHarrison. Pick up a copy of Little Leaders on Amazon or at your local bookshop.

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Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast. I’m your host Imrie! Wanna Be is the podcast that takes you from where you are right now to Where you Wanna Be in 30mins or less. Thank you for staying subscribed and listening in.

I’m so excited about today’s episode, this week’s guest is Alex Holder, Alex is a journalist and brand consultant, who writes for ELLE, Grazia, Refinery29 and the Guardian among others. Her projects have been featured everywhere from the BBC to the New Yorker, while her campaign highlighting the gender pay gap went viral and helped change an actual law. Her work has been taught in schools and debated in parliament. She has been named one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Creative Women globally and listed by the Evening Standard as one of today’s 5 Inspiring Female Leaders.

Alex is the author behind the incredible book: Open Up - The Power of Talking about Money. In today’s episode we obviously talk about well.. Money. Alex breaks down the importance of discussing money in your relationship if one of you earns more than the other. How to overcome the shame of talking about money, budgeting best practice, plus you’ll learn one fun way to start chatting about money with your friends.

Honestly, I could have chatted to Alex for 2 hours about money (she might have to come back!) You simply must get a copy of her book 'Open Up - The Power of Talking About Money,' I couldn’t put it down! You can follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram @AlexandreHolder.

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