What do you know about hypnotherapy? Is it the sunken place or being a place where you are under someone's control?

I sat down with Laurnie Wilson, certified Hypnotherapist, Storyteller, Yoga Teacher and Ayuverda practitioner. A multi-passionate creative who is changing the way we live our lives from the traditional route we have been taught to follow.

In this episode Laurnie educates me on hypnotherapy, channeling your subconscious in order to get the answers that bring to your life and how she encourages her patients to self hypnotise.

What misconceptions of hypnotherapy did you have? To join in the conversation use #WhoMovedMyBirkin on all socials. 

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The construction industry has been male-dominated for a long time, a real boys’ club however Patricia Haywood is determined to change that narrative. After studying Law in Barbados, Patricia moved to Dundee, Scotland to complete her Masters degree before moving to Indonesia and Singapore and starting a successful business that caught the eyes of New York’s leading department store.

In this episode, Patricia reveals why she decided to empower women by launching Master BuildHers after seeing that the construction industry was male-dominated and there was a glass ceiling for women.

Patricia is insightful, wise and motivational dropping many gems including why she enjoys selling, her daily affirmations to herself and why she believes money has no power but society give it power.

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Patricia Haywood - MasterBuildHers

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The Book of Self love was written by 13-year-old Haelee Moone. When I first read about Haelee's story I was amazed, to be 13 and be able to write a self-help book was not something I heard on a daily basis therefore I had to get Haelee in the Birkin chair. After battling depression and anxiety from bullying Haelee found strength in removing herself from toxic situations that were not serving her. She found confidence in herself and her voice with both her parenting cheering her on and being great support along the way.

Topics discussed:-

How the idea to write the book manifested

Overcoming depression and anxiety

How to not succumb to peer pressure

Standing out is better than fitting in

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To purchase The Rules of A Big Boss - The Selflove Book here

IG - @thebookofselflove2020 

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This week I was joined by Ifeyinwa Frederick, writer and restauranteur. Ifeyinwa co-founded Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas restaurant based in Tottenham, London with her brother Emeka.

Juggling two careers is no easy feat however Ifeyinwa does it with such ease and grace, I was keen to find out more about her background and her journey to how she got here.

Key discussions:

- Travel and learning new cultures

- Therapy

- Juggling two full time careers as an entrepreneur

- Maintaining her emotional wellbeing 

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IG & Twitter - @ifey_frederick

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IG, Twitter & FB - @chukusldn

Chuku's, 274 High Rd, Tottenham, London N15 4AJ

TW: Trafficking

I came across Threading Hearts on a Facebook group where Nyshia was spreading awareness of its mission through fashion and beautiful looking bags. In this episode, we discussed Threading Heart's mission to help disadvantaged children living in the foster care system and the reason why Nyshia had to change the business from a non-profit to for profit. 

Born and raised in Georgia, Nyshia dreamt of being a singer and spent some time recording music before she decided to change careers to working with disadvantaged children. She then made the move to being a cabin crew member where she made it her mission to spot children in danger of being trafficked. Nyshia's journey is so inspiring and the bags are so beautiful, her story needed to be told and heard. 

If you would like to join in the conversation use #WhoMovedMyBirkin on all socials. Please follow me @thatgirltammy on Instagram and Twitter.

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Threading Hearts - www.threadinghearts.com

Threading Hearts IG - @threading_hearts

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This week on #WhoMovedMyBirkin? I was joined by a very special guest - my father. I decided to have him as the very first male guest on the podcast for a special Spotlight episode where we discussed his growing up in Zimbabwe and becoming a father at 21. By 23, he was married with two kids and a wife. He has instilled a lot of values in me and has continuously been my cheerleader, mentor and motivational coach. I wanted to sit down and pick his brains to find out what makes him tick.

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"Do not step up to the bar scared or you will crumble." Wise words spoken by Victoria Deborah in this week's episode of #WhoMovedMyBirkin? podcast. Victoria is the first and youngest UK gym franchise owner of Gym Guyz. After suffering from depression and anxiety, Victoria had two suicide attempts before moving from Birmingham to London for a fresh start.

Topics covered:

- Overcoming depression and anxiety

- Procuring gym franchise

- Marketing plan and the importance of mentorship

- WOTC Magazine 

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Victoria Deborah IG - @victoria_deborah

Gym Guyz UK - gymguyz.co.uk

Gym Guyz UK IG - @gymguyzuk

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TW: Rape and sexual abuse

This conversation was the most open and vulnerable conversation I have had thus far. I spoke to Monique Burke - founder of WOW Toronto, an empowerment centre for women of diverse races, cultures, ages, socio-economic situations, and sexual orientations who have survived rape, sexual violence, sexual harassment, or any form of gender-based violence.

Monique is a rape survivor who shared her story with me about what transpired one afternoon when she was only 15 years old. The trauma of the event led Monique to create a survival program and a safe place for women to share their story and overcome the trauma of rape or sexual abuse. I also had the opportunity to share the story of my sexual abuse when I was very young and the effects it has had on my adulthood experiences.

Future plans for WOW Toronto are to have a safe haven for women where they can access services to help them on their healing journey.

If you would like to join in the conversation use #WhoMovedMyBirkin on all socials.

For support - womensaid.org; rapecrisis.org.uk; relate.org.uk

WOW Toronto - wowtoronto.org/

IG: wow_toronto

Have you ever had an out of body experience where you looked at your life and said "what are you doing?" I brought myself to the Birkin table this week to discuss the lessons I have learnt since I started this podcast and how I figured ways to improve myself to ensure my business, life and mental health thrive during this very difficult time. 

Things discussed:-

Future of the podcast

Goals for 2021

Lessons learnt about myself and my business

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Episode 12 I (@thatgirltammy_) was joined by Nicola, founder of Manicure You to discuss everything about nail care and polishes. Nicola developed the brand after starting her journey as a nail blogger but saw the vast amount of toxic and harmful ingredients in mainstream nail polishes and decided to do something about it. Yes, Nicola makes the nail polishes herself as well as wearing different hats to ensure the brand growth and awareness.

Some takeaways from this episode:

Growing and nurturing you email list

Creating nail polishes and different colour swatches

How COVID-19 has helped Manicure You 

Catering to your target customer

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Manicure You - Manicure You

IG - @ManicureYouLondon

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