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May 20, 2020 #105 Jamelia Donaldson: The Beauty of Business
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to
where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan

Thank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Lauren Currie. Be sure to check out Stride if you’re interested in levelling up your leadership skills. Which I’m sure you’ll want to do after this episode.

Today’s guest is Jamelia Donaldson. Jamelia is the Founder of Treasure Tress Europes first and largest natural hair product discovery box. Jamelia is a force, she’s an accomplished speaker, podcast host of She’s Obsessed and she’s the co-creator of The Teen Experience personal development workshops with Simone Powderly.

In today’s episode, you’ll come to understand what it means to become an entrepreneur and to run a business that makes it to year 4. Jamelia shares how she developed her business and leadership skills without a formal business degree. We talk about the startup ecosystem and how to navigate the inevitable changes to you, your business and your team.

Ah, how great is Jamelia! Make sure you follow her on Instagram @Jameliaisobsessed and her amazing brand @treasuretress. Her feed is pure inspiration and delight! Be sure to check out her podcast She’s Obsessed as well.

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This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. Much love as always to my talented producer Ellie Clifford who pulls these together week to week!

AND thank you for listening!
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25 min
May 13, 2020 #104 Lauren Currie: Lead The Way
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to
where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan

Thank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Arlan Hamilton. Be sure to get a copy of her book ‘It’s about Damn Time’ available for purchase now.

Today’s guest is someone I’ve known for a little while now and I think you’ll adore. Her name is Lauren Currie, Lauren is the Founder of Upfront which she set up to help women get comfortable with public speaking and being on stage. She’s the CEO of Stride a digital platform that will transform and democratise leadership training and she’s a very established speaker oh and she holds an OBE.

In today’s episode, Lauren shares where her love of design came from and how following that path led her to starting her own service design agency. Lauren shares how she turned her frustration into action and created Upfront to directly tackle the lack of women on stage at design conferences and seminars. She also reveals how she balances her workload with motherhood. There’s all of this and so much more, let’s get into it.

If you didn’t come away from this episode taken by Lauren I’m not sure you were listening. She is definitely THE person you need to be following right now. You can find her on Instagram @_laurencurrie_. If you’re interested in leadership you can find out more about Stride and join their beta at stride.inc

For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

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This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. A huge thank you to Ellie Clifford for making these home recording edits work!

Thank you for listening!
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29 min
May 06, 2020 #103 Arlan Hamilton: Capturing Capital
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to
where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan

Thank you all for taking the time to check out the episode with Elaine Welterwroth last week. It’s one of the most listened to episodes of the season and I’m not surprised. Elaine spoke nothing but the TRUTH!

Today’s guest is Venture Capitalist and Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton. Arlan was the star of Startup a podcast by Gimlet media in 2018. Arlan has been dedicated to raising funds to support underestimated founders. She’s been incredibly vocal about the discrimination faced by black founders in particular women when it comes to accessing venture capital. She’s now the author of a book called ‘It’s about damn time’ which will be released in the UK and the US on May 7th.

In today’s episode, Arlan shares what inspired her to go after a career as a venture capitalist. She reveals some of the discrimination she faced on her journey. She shares how she was able to write her book while maintaining her day to day work with Backstage. Stay tuned at the end for her ‘best advice’ which left me speechless. Let’s go!

A huge thank you to Arlan who very generously gave me her time for this episode. You can pre-order her book from ItsAboutDamnTime.com which drops on May 7th. Proceeds from the book go towards Backstage Capital which funds ‘underestimated founders’ Follow Arlan on Twitter @arlanwashere

For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

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To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com.

This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. A huge thank you to Ellie Clifford for making these home recording edits work!
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21 min
April 29, 2020 #102 Elaine Welteroth: More Than Enough
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! A behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get towhere you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThank you all for taking the time to check out episode 101 with Celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway. If you missed it, you know what to queue up after this episode is done. Go listen to it of course!Today’s guest was a dream and a pinch me for me! Elaine Welteroth is a journalist, Editor and New York Times Bestseller. You might recognise Elaine because she was the former Editor-in-chief for Teen Vogue. She was the second youngest Editor-in-chief of a Conde Nast publication as well as the second black woman to hold the title of Editor-in-chief in Conde Nast history. Elaine was responsible for steering Teen Vogue into politics, social justice some would say she made it WOKE.In today’s episode Elaine talks about her role model, how she landed her first opportunity with her role model. We switch it up and talk about what it means to be audacious, intentions and self-care. Elaine also shares why she no longer overworks and so much more. You’re gonna love it!A huge thank you to Elaine who was an absolute joy to interview! 1) go and get her book ‘More than Enough’ available in all good bookstores and on Audible. And 2) follow her @elainewelteroth on Instagram her feed is pure joy!For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends via your insta-stories. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter.To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. A huge thank you to Ellie Clifford for making these home recording edits work!
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30 min
April 22, 2020 #101 Lacy Redway: Intimacy of Style
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan.

Thank you all for taking the time to check out episode 100 with Malorie Blackman. If you missed it, definitely go back and check it out.

Today’s guest is Lacy Redway! I was so excited to speak to Lacy as I had been following her for a while. Lacy is a celebrity hair stylist, she’s worked with Tracee Ellis-Ross, Tessa Thompson, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, FKA Twigs the list goes on and on. Lacy has been featured in a number of publications from including Essence, Allure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan. She was one of Refinery29’s 13 Most influential female hair stylists.

In today’s episode Lacy shares the origin of her passion for hair, how she began to learn about celebrity hair styling, where and how she got her first opportunities. Lacy also generously shares why she’s always booked and busy so that you can be too!

A huge thank you to Lacy! If you haven’t already searched for her on Instagram @lacyredway go and follow her for a serious case of hairspiration.

For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends via your insta-stories. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter.

To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com.

This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. A huge thank you to Ellie Clifford for making these home recording edits work!
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25 min
April 22, 2020 #101 Lacy Redway: Intimacy of Style
Hello and welcome to the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan.

Thank you all for taking the time to check out episode 100 with Malorie Blackman. If you missed it, definitely go back and check it out.

Today’s guest is Lacy Redway! I was so excited to speak to Lacy as I had been following her for a while. Lacy is a celebrity hair stylist, she’s worked with Tracee Ellis-Ross, Tessa Thompson, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, FKA Twigs the list goes on and on. Lacy has been featured in a number of publications from including Essence, Allure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan. She was one of Refinery29’s 13 Most influential female hair stylists.

In today’s episode Lacy shares the origin of her passion for hair, how she began to learn about celebrity hair styling, where and how she got her first opportunities. Lacy also generously shares why she’s always booked and busy so that you can be too!

A huge thank you to Lacy! If you haven’t already searched for her on Instagram @lacyredway go and follow her for a serious case of hairspiration.

For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends via your insta-stories. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter.

To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com.

This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. A huge thank you to Ellie Clifford for making these home recording edits work!
25 min
April 15, 2020 #100 Malorie Blackman: Strength In The Story
Hello and welcome to the 100th episode of the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to
where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan

Shoutout to Andy Ayim for dropping gems and gems in last week’s episode- it’s a must listen for entrepreneurs in the making.

I am so pumped to introduce you to my 100th episode guest! Malorie Blackman OBE is a bestselling young adult and Children’s author. Malorie holds over 15 awards for her writing, she was the Children’s Laureate from 2013-2015. Malorie’s most notable work is the critically acclaimed Noughts and Crosses book series which was recently adapted for TV by the BBC. Malorie has written over 70 books, including Pig Heart Boy, she’s written for Byker Grove, co-written on Dr Who, and much more.

Malorie’s books helped me understand my place in the world and gave me the opportunity to have conversations about race, in a way I was unable to before reading. I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting for this episode and I’m so honoured by her generosity to sit and record with me and share what she’s learned in her 30 odd years of writing with us today.

In today’s episode Malorie shares her daily routine, what gets her creative juices flowing, and how she assesses what good writing is. We explore the value of traditional publishing for new writers of colours. She explains the differences she experienced writing for TV and how she’s handled both the positives and negative responses to the BBC Adaptation of Noughts and Crosses.. Malorie also reveals her goals for the next 10 years.

As it’s the 100th episode we wanted to leave all the good stuff in so it’s slightly over 30 mins but I think you’ll appreciate it! Let’s get into it

I’m still pinching myself about this! A massive thank you to Malorie for her generosity, her advice will stick with me and I hope it resonates and sticks with you too! You can watch Noughts and Crosses on BBC iPlayer. I highly recommend reading the books first as they are remarkable and you can find them in all good bookstores. Visit MalorieBlackman.co.uk to find out what she’s up to next.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode tell us about it by commenting on our Instagram post and using the the hashtag #WannaBePod on Twitter. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts do leave a rating. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter. For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

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36 min
April 15, 2020 #100 Malorie Blackman: Strength In The Story
Hello and welcome to the 100th episode of the Wanna Be Podcast! a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to
where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel Morgan

Shoutout to Andy Ayim for dropping gems and gems in last week’s episode- it’s a must listen for entrepreneurs in the making.

I am so pumped to introduce you to my 100th episode guest! Malorie Blackman OBE is a bestselling young adult and Children’s author. Malorie holds over 15 awards for her writing, she was the Children’s Laureate from 2013-2015. Malorie’s most notable work is the critically acclaimed Noughts and Crosses book series which was recently adapted for TV by the BBC. Malorie has written over 70 books, including Pig Heart Boy, she’s written for Byker Grove, co-written on Dr Who, and much more.

Malorie’s books helped me understand my place in the world and gave me the opportunity to have conversations about race, in a way I was unable to before reading. I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting for this episode and I’m so honoured by her generosity to sit and record with me and share what she’s learned in her 30 odd years of writing with us today.

In today’s episode Malorie shares her daily routine, what gets her creative juices flowing, and how she assesses what good writing is. We explore the value of traditional publishing for new writers of colours. She explains the differences she experienced writing for TV and how she’s handled both the positives and negative responses to the BBC Adaptation of Noughts and Crosses.. Malorie also reveals her goals for the next 10 years.

As it’s the 100th episode we wanted to leave all the good stuff in so it’s slightly over 30 mins but I think you’ll appreciate it! Let’s get into it

I’m still pinching myself about this! A massive thank you to Malorie for her generosity, her advice will stick with me and I hope it resonates and sticks with you too! You can watch Noughts and Crosses on BBC iPlayer. I highly recommend reading the books first as they are remarkable and you can find them in all good bookstores. Visit MalorieBlackman.co.uk to find out what she’s up to next.

If you’ve enjoyed this episode tell us about it by commenting on our Instagram post and using the the hashtag #WannaBePod on Twitter. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts do leave a rating. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter. For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.
36 min
April 08, 2020 #99 Andy Ayim: Startup Success
Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!The response to Tori’s episode was insane. Her quote “my self-worth is not my accomplishments and my accomplishments are not my self-worth.” is about to be framed and put on my wall as a reminder!Today’s guest is Andy Ayim! Andy is the co-founder of Mixtape Madness, and former MD at Backstage Capital. Andy by his own admission has a portfolio career occupying the roles of Management Consultant, Product manager, Business Analyst at companies like Ernst & Young, Elixirr, WorldFirst and Investec Bank. The Financial Times names Andy as one it’s Top 10 most influential BAME tech leaders.In today’s episode Andy shares what it means to have a portfolio, the difference between an Angel investor and venture capitalist. He breaks down the different types of funding founders can tap into and the TWO questions you have to nail to secure funding. Notebooks at the readyA huge thank you to Andy for sharing this invaluable knowledge with us. If you’re interested in breaking into a new career download his ebook by the same name at andyayim.com WHile you’re there you can learn more about his angel investing school and follow Andy on Instagram where he generously shares a wealth of knowledge for Founders, side-hustlers and budding investors.For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends via your insta-stories. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter.To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com. This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. It has been lovingly edited and put together by Ellie Clifford.
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30 min
April 01, 2020 #98 Tori Dunlap: Mastering Money
Hello and welcome to Season 3 of the Wanna Be Podcast. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel!
A huge thank you to you if you listened to last week’s episode with Elijah Lawal. I hope you got a chance to check out his book The Clapback afterwards!

Today’s guest is Tori Dunlap, Tori is a money saving boss! She’s a finance coach for millennial women. Here’s why you should listen to Tori, she saved $100,000 by the age of 25, she believes that financial education is women’s greatest form of protest. She negotiates every opportunity and her budgeting methods don’t include a spreadsheet.

In today’s episode Tori shares the number ONE thing you must do right now to take control of your money. We talk about the negative money attitudes and behaviours that keep us in brokesville and the tools we can use to get out. Tori also shares how we can get true happiness through spending.

Make sure you’ve got your notebook ready!

A huge thank you to Tori for sharing a wealth of knowledge on this episode. I know many of us are thinking about money right now so I hope this proved useful to you. You can find out more about Tori and her work at herfirst100k.com and on Instagram @herfirst100k

Just a reminder that I’ll be opening a members-only recording studio for podcasters in Peckham! If you’re interested head to contentisqueen.org to join the waiting list.

For updates on Wanna Be follow Content is Queen on Twitter @ContentisQn and Instagram @contentisqueenhq.

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends via your insta-stories. We’ve pulled some amazing quotes from the episodes which you can reshare via Instagram and Twitter.

To get extended show notes listing any of the tools and resources we’ve talked about on this episode visit wannabepodcast.com.

This podcast is proudly a Content Is Queen Production. It has been lovingly edited and put together by Ellie Clifford.

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28 min

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