Bonjour Bitch

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Dr. Jessica Srivastava, an established Cosmetics Doctor, ex Dentist and Level 3 personal trainer! There is nothing this woman can’t do! Jess talks us through her unique Ukrainian/Indian background and upbringing in the UK and how this impacted her life and career choices to where she is now. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the career choices and changes that Jess made, and why cosmetics is such an important part of today’s society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features the fabulous Petronella, an established wedding photographer, specialised in multicultural couples. Petronella loves to understand and has a unique way of combining the mix of cultures during such a unique day that is a wedding. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the role of her own multi-cultural upbringing and how it impacted her life and career. They also discuss feminism, the wedding industry and how subjects like this and Black Lives Matter have grown during lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Natasha Devon, an inspiring activist, author, and LBC Presenter. Natasha champions causes such as Mental Health, Sexuality and Inclusion across all her work and is a ray of positivity amongst today’s stark reality. In this episode, Charlotte explores how we can all make more of an effort to listen to each other and care more for each other, and why, in today’s COVID world it is more important than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Bode Aboderin, the amazing husband of gorgeous Candice Brathwaite. Bode, who grew up in Nigeria talks to Charlotte about his view of Fatherhood and how it differed to his own up-bringing. He also touched upon the partnership in a marriage and how that creates such a stable basis for children. They discuss gender roles, social stigmas, Black Lives Matter and how to put children to bed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In ‘Heels & Feels’, actress, singer, dancer, teacher and all around multi-talented Cherelle discusses what it’s like to be of mixed descent. While her two cultures may seem at odds, this gorgeous gal describes the connections she sees between them and how they impacted her life choices and drew her to the world on stage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Jessica Khor, Food creative and instagrammer. On her Instagram, Jessica regularly teases fans with glorious images of food porn and shares her where-to-eat wisdom. Charlotte “grills” Jessica about her Asian origins, her favourite cuisines, top tips to make the perfect egg fried rice, and the role of food throughout her life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Laura Bartlett, an inspiring CEO, Mentor and Speaker. Laura is the CEO and Founder of House of Coco Travel magazine, a source of wanderlust vacations and trips. Laura prides herself on inspiring and empowering people to create the life of their dreams with financial, location and creative freedom. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the role of self-care in Laura’s life professionally and personally, and why, in today’s COVID world it is more important than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Tig Hodson, an established personal trainer and Co-Founder of StrongHer. StrongHer is London’s first strictly women only strength training studio in Bethnal Green. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, especially being a woman in such a masculine industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Charlotte interviews Candice, her mother. The two share similar backgrounds and have faced various challenges growing up with such diverse backgrounds. Charlotte asks her mother for tips on how to best blend cultures when bringing up a child, as she prepares herself for motherhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Vean Ima, an established poet. Vean loves writing about women, and the trials and tribulations of life as a woman and a mother. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the role of poetry and story-telling and how it can impact readers, as well as how it can empower younger generations. They also discuss feminism and how subjects like this and Black Lives Matter have grown during lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Returning once again, this episode of Bonjour Bitch features Antonio Quesada, Charlotte’s husband. The two continue to chat about their IVF journey, how they have learnt to cope with the ups and downs of this process, and the challenges they faced throughout. Removing all taboos around this subject, they delve deep into what this means as a couple and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And they reveal some exciting news... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Anisha Vasani, an established Indian wedding specialist. Anisha is currently the Commercial Director of Bridelux, as well as the brains behind Anisha Vasani Creates. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the diversity and richness in Indian weddings, and how they differ from Western weddings. We also delve into how couples blend both wedding traditions and the steps along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Bonjour Bitch, Charlotte interviews travel enthusiast, hard-working student, fashionista, and beach babe Uzy Nwachukwu. In addition to running a popular lifestyle blog and Instagram account (@uzypaws), Uzy currently studies pharmaceutical science at university. Her fervour for self-expression and pushing boundaries has given her the opportunity to work with a variety of brands, including Adidas, Puma, Urban Outfitters, Garnier, Vodafone, and many more. Uzy and Charlotte explore the world of dating, Uzy’s top 3 dating rules, and her biggest turnoffs. Uzy describes what love means to her and drops some dating advice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Owain Pennington returns for this particular episode of Bonjour Bitch with his wife, Lili Pennington, née Dabrowska. Lili is a model and actress and Owain is a musician and photographer. The talented couple reflect upon their backgrounds and what initially drew themselves to each other. While Owain is from New Zealand, Lili is of Polish descent. Throughout this episode, the two tell Charlotte all about the learning curve one must overcome when dating somebody from an entirely different background. While Lili speaks Polish, Owain does not. As a result, the two have had to adapt their styles of communication over the years to complement each other. Listeners can expect some tips and tricks about how to better communicate with their own significant other. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Priscilla Kelly is a Brazilian influencer and model currently residing in London. In ‘Forever Tinderella’, Priscilla describes what it was like moving to London from Brazil and the pros and cons of dating. Charlotte and Priscilla enjoy a lighthearted chat about dating apps, attending speed dating events, and how she met her husband. Before meeting her hubby, Priscilla struggled to find “the one”. She shares some of her most entertaining dating stories, how dating in Brazil compares to London, and gives listeners some useful advice to make the most of online dating and apps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In ‘Goodbye Forever’, Charlotte has a deep yet lively chat with Nün Stannard, lifestyle blogger, fashionista, influencer, and mum. Nün was born in Thailand, moved to London to complete a degree in the arts, then returned to her roots. She made waves amongst her fans and peers when she opened up about what it was like to have a miscarriage and has been praised for her honesty. Nün is all about pushing boundaries, remaining true to yourself, and cultivating creativity. Charlotte and Nün discuss the implications of miscarriages according to Thai culture and how to manage grief while staying positive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Owain Pennington is a talented freelance photographer, musician, and filmmaker originally from New Zealand. He regularly travels around Asia, Africa, and Europe for his clients but currently resides in London. In ‘Drop Those Beats’, Charlotte asks Owain all about his passion for music, what inspired him to pursue music as a career, his absolute favourite songs, and how he feels his diverse background has influenced his creative flair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following a colourful childhood living in England, Nigeria, Austria, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, Kamara can confidently identify herself as a true TCK, or Third Culture Kid. This Chinese and English expat has a true passion for luxury travel, fashion, and blogging. As a result, she’s aptly named her blog ‘Euriental’, referring to her European and Oriental roots. Kamara and Charlotte discuss her love of travel, the incredible places she’s visited, and her partner, Jarvis. During their conversation, Kamara tells Charlotte all her Chinese family’s reaction to her decision to not have children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Charlotte speaks to Archana Dhankar, founder of @fashionforroyals. Archana is a fashion, makeup, and travel aficionado with a background in marketing and entrepreneurship. After graduating from university in Delhi, she worked in marketing for more than 10 years and helped develop a variety of startups into successful companies. Charlotte chats to this knowledgeable entrepreneur about her passion for culture and what motivated her to move to London and pursue a career in fashion. They discuss a variety of topics, including motherhood, how growing up in both India and the UK has impacted her style, and her love of travelling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch also features Antonio Quesada, Charlotte’s husband. The two chat about their IVF journey, how they have learnt to cope with the ups and downs of this process, and the challenges they faced throughout. Removing all taboos around this subject, they delve deep into what this means as a couple and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Tertilt, Editor and Partnership Manager for The Sybarite, is no stranger to the lap of luxury. The Sybarite is a personalised platform and magazine for those seeking the most luxurious experiences. Ruth currently lives in London but spent many years of her life travelling the world, moving from country to country. Ruth tells Charlotte all about what it was like growing up with a French stepfather and her experiences living in London as an expat with a German husband. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Savanna Darnell is an influencer, a true romantic, and a contemporary jack of all trades. This creative individual and former Love Islander has a passion for singing, songwriting, modelling, Youtubing, and, of course, TikToking. Charlotte and Savanna explore a variety of topics, including her multicultural upbringing and the impact romantic relationships have had on her life. As a former Love Islander, Savanna understands pop culture and its effect on relationships better than most. She and Charlotte chat about how she met her boyfriend, how she knew he was the one, and gives advice to listeners looking for longterm love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talented presenter, DJ, and actress Natalie Gayle describes her diverse background and how it’s impacted her thrilling career and motivation to pursue her dreams. She expresses her feelings about labels, discusses how labels have helped and hindered her career, and defines how she prefers to describe herself. Natalie’s exciting life working in the entertainment industry allows her to meet the most fun and famous names across the industry on a daily basis, allowing for a particularly fun and fabulous interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch also features Antonio Quesada, Charlotte’s husband. The two chat about how they met, how he proposed, and the challenges they faced having to plan two dramatically different weddings as a result of their very different backgrounds. Antonio delves deep into the structure of his traditional Spanish family and the traditions they had to take into consideration for each event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In ‘The World On My Shoulders’, actress and model Marlene Marie discusses what it’s like to be of both Indian and Italian descent. While these two cultures may seem at odds, this gorgeous gal describes the connections she sees between India and Italy. Marlene Marie also reflects upon the impact of her family on her career choice, her partner, and her overall feelings about the evolution of the modelling and acting industries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Priyanka Deladia is an established journalist, presenter, and producer for the BBC. While she decided to uproot her life and move to the UK, she still regularly reports on Mumbai and India in general. In this episode, Charlotte and Priyanka dive into what it’s like to move far from home, the impact of loneliness, and how Priyanka has managed to keep up with her friends around the world. ‘Miss U4ever’ focuses on the importance of pursuing your ideal career while staying connected to your loved ones, regardless of distance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Charlotte travels back in time (metaphorically, of course) with model and actress Shannon Mosley-Lefatola. Shannon tells Charlotte all about what it was like to grow up in Johannesburg and how it compares to living in the UK. This particular episode focuses on how Shannon’s hopes, dreams, and aspirations have changed as she matured and the lessons she’s learned in terms of her career and maintaining friendships. The model reminisces about her childhood, what she misses about Johannesburg, and shares what she would tell 10-year-old Shannon if given the chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Bonjour Bitch, Charlotte has a lively chat with her own husband, Antonio Quesada. The couple discuss their relationships with each other’s in-laws and the reactions they experienced when everyone first met. Antonio specifically describes his family’s feelings about his decision to move away from home, how he initially viewed his future family, and his feelings about becoming a father someday. He provides listeners with some advice about how to successfully uproot their lives and start afresh somewhere new to begin their own family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Bonjour Bitch features Amita Josh, an established journalist. Amita is currently the Digital Lifestyle Editor at the Telegraph and a regular contributor to Gal-Dem Magazine. Gal-Dem is an award-winning online and print publication committed to sharing the perspectives of women, non-binary individuals, and people of colour from all backgrounds. In this episode, Charlotte asks and explores the role of religion in Amita’s life growing up, the challenges she faced adhering to a minority religion in the UK, and its evolving role in the modern world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This fun episode features Ed Tan, the well-travelled foodie genius behind London’s @onehungryasian and contributor to London Cheap Eats, the ultimate insider guide to eating out in London on a budget. On both his Instagram and YouTube channel, Ed regularly teases fans with glorious images of food porn and shares his where-to-eat wisdom. Charlotte “grills” Ed about his Malaysian and Chinese origins, his favourite cuisines, travelling, and the role of food throughout his childhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Belle Lucia is a famous supermodel with over 1 million followers on Instagram and is of German and Portuguese descent. She talks with Charlotte about what it’s like to move from Australia to the UK, becoming a 24-year-old mum, and the pressures of working in such a competitive and critical industry. Over the course of Belle Lucia’s pregnancy, she regularly posted honest content on her Instagram about how her body was changing in an attempt to challenge the many stigmas new mothers face. As a result, Charlotte asks her to impart some sage advice to listeners trying to raise a child in a new country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This chatty episode features Charlotte’s sister, Emily. While it may be entirely in English, Charlotte and Emily reminisce about what it was like growing up surrounded by so many languages and having to learn them all. Listeners can expect insights into the daily life of a polyglot, how mood affects the language they use, and how their parents spoke to them growing up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Charlotte interviews Candice, her mother. The two share similar backgrounds and have faced various challenges growing up with such diverse backgrounds. Two two describe what it was like adapting to different cultures when moving abroad, the process of assimilation, what it was like having to learn French as an adult, and Candice’s feelings about coming back to the UK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In ‘Head Bitch in Charge’, Charlotte introduces herself, her background, and her award-winning events planning company, La Fête. This fun tell-all episode gives listeners the scoop about what it was like growing up with such a multicultural family. This European hybrid discusses her parent’s varied origins and how her roots affected both her childhood and exciting career in fashion. Charlotte explains why Bonjour Bitch is an important resource for those curious about our dynamic, cosmopolitan society through laughs, tears, and many pearls of wisdom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.