We’re only 3 weeks away from ShoutOut Live! Radical women which I can now proudly say is sponsored by Spotify!! We’ve added some great new workshops which now include: 1. Choosing Yourself with The Slumflower (aka Chidera Eggerue) 2. Social Media Strategy for Creatives led by Emmy Award-Winning content creator and social media strategist Chasity Nao 3. Prep Your Pod: How To Get Your Podcast Sponsor-Ready led by Acast's Content Manager Sophie Herdman 4.Accelerator Workshop: - Professional vs DIY-...
Jun 27, 2018•31 min
A quick reminder that if you’ve been thinking about podcasting or you want to become a confident storyteller or public speaker, I think you’ll benefit from attending ShoutOut Live! Radical Women. Register at solivefestival.com to get £10 off your ticket. This week I’m joined by Ruby Aryiku who is ⅓ Vamp PR. Ruby has been behind some fantastic UK premieres including Girls Trip starring Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett-Smith and Black Panther. Vamp PR tries to ensure Black influencers gain the sam...
Jun 20, 2018•33 min
A quick reminder that if you’ve been thinking about podcasting or you want to become a confident storyteller or public speaker, I think you’ll benefit from attending ShoutOut Live! Radical Women. This week I’m joined by Ruby Aryiku who is ⅓ Vamp PR. Ruby has been behind some fantastic UK premieres including Girls Trip starring Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett-Smith and Black Panther. Vamp PR tries to ensure Black influencers gain the same access to junkets and mainstream press activities as thei...
Jun 18, 2018•31 min
This week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. In today’s episode, we talk about how you tell other people’s stories when they overlap with your own. We touch on toxic relationships and how to escape them and why meditation is essential for a busy lifestyle. Yrsa is brilliant, Follow Yrsa on Twitter and Instagram (@YrsaDaleyWard) If you like how this podcast is ma...
Jun 13, 2018•26 min
Get the goss from radical women in podcasting at the UK's first ever female-focused podcast festival. Tickets are limited so register at solivefestival.com This week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. It’s a fantastic read, and I highly recommend. In today’s episode Yrsa talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing your work, dealing with the press, and sayin...
Jun 12, 2018•26 min
Danielle McDonald is the Clarity Architect and Founder of Brands of Colour which is the leading and award-winning membership platform committed to helping black female entrepreneurs to step up, step out, own it and become more business savvy. They act as the cornerstone for women by assisting them to build the foundations for a better business. In today’s episode, we talk about Danielle’s career trajectory from HR to entrepreneur. We explore the signs you’re ready to leave and redundancy. The im...
Jun 06, 2018•18 min
Massive thank you to everyone that came to Wanna Be Live! Massive shout out to the tastiest vegan food around courtesy of @leafyrealm. Hire them for all of your vegan food needs! This week I'm joined by Danielle McDonald is the Clarity Architect and Founder of Brands of Colour which is the leading and award-winning membership platform committed to helping black female entrepreneurs to step up, step out, own it and become more business savvy. They act as the cornerstone for women by helping them ...
Jun 04, 2018•25 min
This week I’m joined by Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa. Remember we’re going live this Saturday on June 2nd for the Brand Builder Masterclass where we’ll be sharing all of our growth secrets, how we launch successful video and podcast content, how you can get paid for your ideas and how we juggle social media with our J.O.B’s. visit wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk This week you voted for ‘Doing Less for more’ Prisca and I cover whether it’s realistic to do less and gain more. We share our...
May 28, 2018•32 min
This week I’m joined by Dorcas Shola Fapson. Dorcas studied Criminology at university but wanted to pursue her passion for acting. She was granted a scholarship to American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York. Dorcas is best known for her role as Sophie in season 3 of MTV’s Shuga. She also hosted Ndani TV’s- The Juice and she appeared in Banana Island Ghost, and My Wife and I. Dorcas has racked up an incredible 217,000 followers on Instagram. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why having a ...
May 23, 2018•36 min
This week I’m joined by Dorcas Shola Fapson. Dorcas studied Criminology at university but wanted to pursue her passion for acting. She was granted a scholarship to American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York. Dorcas is best known for her role as Sophie in season 3 of MTV’s Shuga. She also hosted Ndani TV’s- The Juice and she appeared in Banana Island Ghost, and My Wife and I. Dorcas has racked up an incredible 217,000 followers on Instagram so we talk about the pitfalls of social media, ...
May 21, 2018•20 min
A quick reminder to get tickets to Wanna Be Live: Brand Builders Masterclass with myself and Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa on June 2nd in London Bridge. At the live show we’ll show you how to: 1. Brand Better: How to use podcasting and video to build your brand. 2. The ultimate side-hustlers content timeline (free worksheet + template) 3. Pivoting: Finally get paid for your ideas! We’ve added early bird tickets, so there’s no excuse. wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk. This week I’m joined ...
May 07, 2018•25 min
**Wanna Be will be live with Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa, and I will be running an extended Masterclass session in London on June 2nd. At the live show we’ll break down how to switch your business model if it’s not working (I’ve done this four times!) We’ll show you how we generate multiple income streams while we grow our businesses and how we finally learned to get comfy with our finances. This is the event for aspiring entrepreneurs and brand builders. Spaces are limited so get a...
Apr 30, 2018•29 min
Prisca and I are going to be live in London on Saturday 2nd June. You can expect a Masterclass feel just like the podcast where we'll have a discussion followed by your questions and an interactive workshop style. Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale. Get tickets: https://wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk It's episode 50, and it's only right we answer your questions on this particular episode! Brand and marketing expert Prisca Moyesa is back to help me answer your questions. Today we tell you wheth...
Apr 25, 2018•34 min
Prisca and I are going to be live in London on Saturday 2nd June. You can expect a Masterclass feel just like the podcast where we'll have a discussion followed by your questions and an interactive workshop style. Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale. Branding and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa is back and we are talking about partnerships and collaboration. We answer the following: 1. Is there a difference between a Partnership and a collaboration? 2. What are the questions you should ask bef...
Apr 23, 2018•30 min
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 1 year later launched Marlow London. Her bags have been photographed on British singer Raye, presenter Maya Jama and blogger and designer Whitney Valverde. In today’s episode, we talk about why it’s important to start now, the value of gaining experience in different areas of your chosen industry, A huge thank you to Chlo...
Apr 18, 2018•27 min
This week I’m joined by my friend and confidante Leona Nichole Black. Leona is a Tarot therapist who launched her Tarot business last year. She has a Youtube channel where she does monthly general readings for each sign as well as juggling her PhD at Leeds University. Listen to episode 45 where we talk about overcoming fear and introducing spirituality into your processes. In today’s episode we talk about how powerful reading is, the right time to seek professional intervention for your depressi...
Apr 11, 2018•32 min
This week I’m joined by my friend and confidante Leona Nichole Black. Leona is a Tarot therapist who launched her Tarot business last year. She has a Youtube channel where she does monthly general readings for each sign as well as juggling her PhD at Leeds University. Her thesis is titled: Beyond the problem of blackness- which is all about black joy. Leona recently appeared on Channel 4 on Afro-futurism. In today’s episode we talk about Leona’s journey from Academia to Tarot, we talk about shif...
Apr 09, 2018•34 min
This week’s guest is a tattoed Bill Murray and flower obsessed woman Sapphire Bates, owner and Creative Director of the The Flower Arranger who recently launched an online and IRL community for powerful creative women in business called The Coven. Sapphire is a master of curating beautiful Instagram pages which generates thousands of followers who like her gorgeous images. In today’s episode, we’re talking all things business. You’ll learn why it’s important that you know all of the areas. We ta...
Apr 02, 2018•32 min
Welcome to a bonus episode of Wanna Be with Ava Duvernay! Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time is in Cinema’s now, and I had the honour and privilege to sit down with Director Ava DuVernay. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to put into words how special this was for me. Ava DuVernay was nominated for the Academy Award- Best Picture for Selma, and Best Documentary film for 13th, she racked up 4 Golden Globe nominations and won 4 Emmys, a Peabody award and a BAFTA. Her work includes Middle of Nowhere, Selma, ...
Mar 31, 2018•20 min
***To come along to my 12-week Growth Strategies course visit weheartmondays.com/growth and use code IMRIE10 for £10 off your class. The first class starts on Wednesday 25th, 2018, I’ll see you there!*** This week Brand and Marketing expert Prisca Moyesa of Moyesa Co. is back for our monthly session. In today’s episode, we are answering your questions which include, what equipment should I use to start my podcast? Is it worth doing Instagram or Facebook lives? How do I build my email list? How d...
Mar 28, 2018•30 min
This week I’m joined by the incredibly funny Nathan Bryon. Nathan is a writer and actor. He is best known to viewers for his role as regular character Jamie in Some Girls and Benidorm’s Joey. Nathan has written for critically acclaimed Cbeebies’ cartoon Rastamouse, BAFTA award-winning Swashbuckle and Apple Tree House. Nathan currently has his cartoon series Afro Kid. Nathan has nabbed three-book deal on his picture book series due to hit shelves in 2019. In this episode, we talk about how to wor...
Mar 21, 2018•32 min
**Nathan is a hoot but keep your headphones in as there’re a few swear words in this.** This week I’m joined by the incredibly funny Nathan Bryon. Nathan is a writer and actor. He is best known to viewers for his role as regular character Jamie in Some Girls and Benidorm’s Joey. Nathan has written for critically acclaimed Cbeebies’ cartoon Rastamouse, BAFTA award-winning Swashbuckle and Apple Tree House. Nathan currently has his cartoon series Afro Kid. Nathan has nabbed a three-book deal on his...
Mar 19, 2018•30 min
This week I’m joined 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. In today’s episode, Tobi opens up about why Black Ballad became a subscription-based site and how she handled the results of her mark...
Mar 12, 2018•29 min
This week I’m super pumped to bring you this episode with Ijeoma Oluo she is an incredible writer and someone I admire. Ijeoma is based in Seattle, and she is the author of the New York Times Best-Seller, So You Want to Talk about Race, published by Seal Press. She was Named one of The Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017, one of the Most Influential People in Seattle by Seattle Magazine, one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle by Seattle Met. Ijeoma is the winner of the...
Mar 05, 2018•32 min
Prisca is back again today, and we are answering your most pressing questions including: How do I pitch myself as a guest on podcasts? Do you have any tips for launching a natural hair magazine? And Is blogging a waste of time? Thank you so much for your questions and a huge thank you to our expert Prisca Moyesa for sharing her knowledge with us. If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co. If you like how this po...
Feb 28, 2018•31 min
This week Prisca is back and we had so much fun recording this episode. We are talking about the comparison trap, we share what it is, how it makes you feel and what to do about it. We also share a super simple action to help you escape the trap. Let’s go! If you’d like to find out more about Prisca you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PriscaMoyesa. You can visit Moyesa.co. On Wednesday Prisca and I answer the questions you have sent in about your careers, brands and businesses. Some of ...
Feb 26, 2018•33 min
Today I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg. In today's episode, Amma shares her experience of trying to be an act...
Feb 21, 2018•31 min
This week I’m joined by BAFTA Award-Winning Director Amma Asante. Amma started out as an actress and has appeared in Grange Hill, Desmonds and Birds of A Feather. In 2004 Amma’s directorial debut film A Way of Life premiered at the Toronto Film festival, and Amma won 17 International awards. At the 2005 BAFTA Film Awards Amma received the BAFTA Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a writer/director. Amma films include Belle, A United Kingdom and Where Hands Touch with Amandla Stenberg. ...
Feb 19, 2018•32 min
This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood. In today’s episode April shares how she transitioned from a Lawyer and to a writer, h...
Feb 14, 2018•29 min
This week I’m joined by April Reign who is currently Senior Director of Marketing Fractured Atlas an organisation that empowers artists eliminating practical barriers to artistic expression to foster a more agile and resilient cultural ecosystem. April is the creator of many viral hashtags the most notable being #OscarsSoWhite which challenges the lack of representation of marginalised communities in Hollywood. In today’s episode, April and I cover what it means to go viral and some of the chall...
Feb 12, 2018•32 min
