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Girl Talk Mondays

Bianca Derhy & Anna Syrengirltalkmondays.podbean.com
A podcast by Bianca Derhy and Anna Syren, where we chat about female empowerment, love and relationships, and everything in between. Join us on Mondays as we speak to founders of fashion businesses, content creators, entrepreneurs, psychologists and authors, to inspire you to reach and fulfil your dream careers!
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Episodes

How an Authentic Voice Creates a Rising Star with Violinist Esther Abrami

In this episode we speak to Esther Abrami. Esther is a young French violinist who is on a mission to celebrate classical music and empower future generations to keep traditions alive in a modern way. A rising star and performer, Esther is signed to Sony music and shares unique content on her boasting social media channels. Follow Esther: instagram.com/estherabrami Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna...

Jun 28, 202137 min

Becoming a Quantum Physicist and Ballerina with Dr. Merritt Moore

In this episode we speak to Dr. Merritt Moore. Merritt is a quantum physicist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Oxford, as well as a professional ballet dancer for the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, amongst others. She was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, and challenges the stereotypes for women in STEM to pave a new career path for herself. She is redefining what's possible for art, technology and the humanities by fusing the performing arts with robots. Follow Merritt: insta...

Jun 14, 202133 min

The Evolution of an Artist with Jeanette Getrost

Today we speak to Jeanette Getrost. Jeanette is named by Vogue as one of the most in-demand fashion illustrators, having partnered with Chanel, Dior, Fendi and Ferragamo. In this episode, we talk about the personal evolution of an artist, how to deal with failure, and how her art has evolved beyond fashion illustration. Follow Jeannette: instagram.com/jeanettegetrost Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna...

May 17, 202132 min

How to Create a Compelling Influencer Strategy with Verity Park, Talent Manager at Gleam

Today we speak to Verity Park. Verity is a talent manager at Gleam working with the UK’s top digital talent, having conceptualised and launched popular sustainable lifestyle brand TALA with Grace Beverley. She is also the founder of Daily Flame, a female empowerment candle brand. In this episode we talk about building a personal brand and the do's and don'ts of influencer marketing. Follow Verity: instagram.com/veritypark Gleam Talent Agency: www.gleamfutures.com Daily Flame: www.dailyflame.co.u...

May 03, 202137 min

Changing the Way Women are Viewed (and Judged) by Society with Lainey Molnar

Today we speak to Lainey Molnar. Lainey is an illustrator, social media professional and Hungary’s first fashion blogger, devoting her career to creating female empowerment illustrations to change the way women are viewed and judged by society. Follow Lainey: instagram.com/lainey.molnar Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

Apr 26, 202135 min

Etiquette as the Ultimate Confidence Booster with Jamila Musayeva

Today we speak to Jamila Musayeva. Jamila is a certified social etiquette consultant and the author of the book the Etiquette: The Least You Need to Know. In this episode, we talk about the fundamentals of body language, etiquette being the ultimate confidence booster, and how to have a proper afternoon tea! Follow Jamila: instagram.com/jamila_musayeva Jamila's YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/JamilaMusayeva/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bia...

Apr 19, 202145 min

How to Love with Relationship Psychologist Dr Alexandra Solomon

Today we speak to Dr Alexandra Solomon. Alexandra is a relationship psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, who wrote the books Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. In this episode, we talk about building relational self-awareness, the definition of love, and monogamy versus polyamory. Follow Alexandra: instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon Are you relationally self-aware? Take the quiz! dralexandrasolomon.com/loving-bravely-quiz/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you...

Apr 12, 202155 min

The Power of Networking and an A-List Service With Scarlett Gray, Founder of Glow & Dry

In this week’s episode we speak to Scarlett Gray the founder of Glow & Dry, an on-demand styling service which connects customers with A-list fashion and beauty stylists. We talk about how she began her career within luxury event & lifestyle management, to spotting a gap in the market for a tailored, on-demand beauty and styling service. Named Forbes 30 Under 30, Scarlett has a little black book to die for with a wealth of experience, and has provided stylists with A list clients and pri...

Aug 10, 202042 min

Opening Your Mind, Finding Your Purpose and Living Your Dream Life with Dr Tara Swart

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Tara Swart, neuroscientist, PhD graduate, leadership coach and best-selling author of The Source: a book on self-development to open your mind and change your life. At the core of the conversation is the talk on self-development and mental health, where we discuss the importance of a brain and body connection, how to transform your mindset and why being in control of your brain is so crucial to your personal growth to live the dream life you desire. ...

Jul 20, 202043 min

Fear of Judgement, Changing Perspective & What Success Means to Us

In this week’s episode we talk about self-development: how we went from a fixed to growth mindset by changing our perspective on life and on ourselves. We also let you in on some of our darkest moments when we’ve felt low, and how we rose back up again. Plus our thoughts on living an extraordinary life and what success means to us. Your mind is malleable: you can be whoever you want, so why not make your life the best it can be? Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listeni...

Jun 29, 202043 min

Dating Again, Compatibility and Why ‘Diamonds are Forever’

In this week’s episode we talk about our latest on relationships, compatibility and chemistry, and the real reason behind why diamonds are forever.. We go into what our ideal relationship would look like, our key values and if we have a specific “type”? Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

Jun 22, 202038 min

How Well Do We Know Each Other?! The Friendship Tag

In this week’s episode, we answer a ‘how well do we know each other’ friendship tag, talking about our style, our go-to cocktails, where we would travel to right now if we could, what our ideal birthdays would look like, our star signs and strongest attributes, and more! Tune in to get to know us even better... and see who knows the other best?! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

May 18, 20201 hr 1 min

Breaking Into Fashion with Natalie Salmon, Social Media Editor at Harper’s Bazaar

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Natalie Salmon, Social Media Editor at Harper’s Bazaar with an MA in journalism and a passion for Fashion-Tech. Coming from a multicultural background being both Brazilian and British, she has built an impressive career attending front row at Fashion Week, traveling the globe on press trips and interviewing key industry experts. As well as editor, Natalie also writes for her own column, The Modems, and shares her fashion, beauty and tech tips over on...

Apr 20, 202036 min

The Future of Rental Fashion with Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder & CEO of By Rotation

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder of By Rotation, the U.K.’s first fashion peer-to-peer rental app as seen in Vogue, Forbes, Business of Fashion and more. Following an impressive background working in finance, she decided to use her love for fashion and tech to launch By Rotation. We chat to Eshita on how she transformed her side hustle into a full-time business, and her thoughts on the future direction of circular fashion. Follow Eshita: instagram.com/ar...

Apr 06, 202037 min

Jennica Chiang on Reinventing E-Commerce in the Philippines and on Launching a Start-up in the Age of COVID-19

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jennica Chiang, Founder of Shop Suki, an early stage e-commerce start-up aiming to disrupt the way Filipinos shop online. At only 23, she has already accumulated a vast experience having worked for various fashion retailers before transitioning into the food industry where she secured a graduate role at Ocado, one of the largest British online supermarkets. Now, she has decided to launch an e-commerce business of her own back in her home country. Tune in a...

Mar 30, 202041 min

Starting On Instagram: How much money do you really need to be a Fashion Influencer?!

Welcome back to a new episode of Girl Talk Mondays! In today's episode after a two-week break, Anna and Bianca sit down and catch up on their summer holidays while talking about a highly requested topic: starting on Instagram and blogging on a budget. Tune in as we reveal exactly how we began, how to set your budget for fashion as an influencer, the best ways to keep up with trends and what you need to know about buying versus getting gifted. Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you...

Aug 12, 201948 min

Could Your Personality Mean You Suit The Influencer Life? We Open Up with Andrea Cheong

In this week's episode we chat with Andrea from the fashion blog The Haute Heel on all things self-confidence and character building whilst doing a personality test live on the podcast! Find out what our personality type is, why we act the way we do and if a certain personality is meant to be on social media?! Follow Andrea on Instagram: instagram.com/fleurandrea/ Read her blog: www.thehauteheel.com/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna &a...

Jul 22, 201942 min

Women in Business: Disrupting the Art World and Forbes 30 Under 30 with Marine Tanguy

Join us in this week's episode as we chat with Marine, Founder and CEO of MTArt Agency about starting her own business as a young female entrepreneur, her agency being a game changer in the art world, and on being nominated as Forbes 30 under 30! Follow Marine on Instagram: instagram.com/marinetanguyart/ MTArt Agency: www.mtart.agency Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca...

Jul 01, 201943 min

Women in Business: Being an Entrepreneur as a Millennial with Melisa Beleli

This week's episode is the first of our Women in Business series, where we talk to modern women about their business success, entrepreneurship and empowerment. Melisa Beleli is a Turkish/Swiss YouTuber with a following of over 300K, and has her own startups in travel, publishing, PR and more. Follow Melissa on social media: instagram.com/melisabeleli/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca...

Apr 29, 201958 min

How to Intern in Fashion & Our Work Experiences

This week’s episode talks all about fashion internships and how we gained our work experience in the industry! We cover the importance of internships whilst studying (or after!), where to look for them and how to get in, and the truth behind unpaid internships.. If you’re studying or looking to break into the fashion industry, this one’s for you! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Mar 11, 20191 hr 7 min

Spilling The Tea on Being a Social Media Influencer & All You Need To Know

In this week's episode we spill the tea on all you need to know about being a social media influencer! Tune in as we chat about how to build an Instagram following, the truth behind brand collabs, why bloggers get invited on Press Trips and our thoughts on the new ASA regulations: will this impact the future of influencer marketing?! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Jan 28, 20191 hr 5 min

Toxic Friendships & First Impressions of Each Other

In this week's episode we celebrate our one year FRIEND-ANNIVERSARY (woohooo!) - we tell you the story about how we met, what our first impressions of each other were, and also discuss some very toxic relationships from our past.. Tune in as you won't want to miss this one! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Jan 21, 20191 hr

Christmas Special & Michael Bublé

Today's episode is our Girl Talk Mondays Christmas Special! So, Merry Xmas and happy holidays to you all! We'll be chatting Christmas traditions, our most memorable holiday moment and the worst present we've ever received.. whilst singing along to some classic Christmas tunes. You won't wanna miss this one! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Dec 24, 201853 min

The Ins and Outs of Fashion School

In this week's episode we talk about Fashion School - the ins and outs, our personal experiences and why we ended up studying what we did! We also answer your questions (whilst drinking wine) on our best style tips, how to run a successful blog and breaking into the fashion industry. Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Dec 09, 20181 hr 12 min

Horoscopes & Confidence

In the first episode you get to know who we are, from chatting about our horoscopes to our personality traits as friends, what we're most afraid of and what motivates us every day. Tune in as we also answer your Qs about self-confidence and more! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

Nov 23, 201855 min
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