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A career & lifestyle podcast for the black millennial women! Raw discussions on topics that affect our personal and professional lives. For us by us! Follow us on social: IG: @bookedbusyandmindingurbusiness TW: @BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@…

Booked, Busy and Minding Your Business

  • Aug 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 45m AVG DURATION
  • 35 EPISODES


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EPISODE 35 - Let's Talk Limited Edition Leather Bags with BAMI

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 47:09


This week we were joined by Bami Oyefeso, Founder of beautifully handcrafted Leather Accessories brand: BAMI. This episodes explores how you can find your own niche and gives valuable insight into how Bami got started. If you want to start an Accessory business or have begun and just need a little more motivation, you’re in luck with this weeks episode!

EPISODE 34 - Télle Moi, All About Black-Owned Nail Polish Brand Ft Natel Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 45:26


This week we were joined by the savvy Natel Allen, Founder of vegan, cruelty-free, UK nail polish brand: Télle Moi. If you have a passion project you want to kickstart, Natel provides great advice on how you can get started. Why not get some tips from a true and lovely business women this Tuesday?

EPISODE 33 - For Us By Us with Beverley Isibor, Founder of The Meya Store

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 65:42


This week we were joined by the innovative Beverley Isibor, Founder of The Meya Store. Specialising in Satin Wig Hangers, The Meya Store will keep your wigs neat, organised and in an all-round better condition. If you’re in the mood to hear some real business gems, listen to Beverley’s real process, tips and advice on how to start your own business.

EPISODE 32 - Black Businesses Matter Ft Khalia Ismain, Founder of Jamii

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 48:03


Do you want to start buying from black businesses here in the UK? This week we were joined by the brilliant Founder of Jamii, Khalia Ismain. Jamii offers a discount card and discovery platform, making it easy for any one to find and shop the best of independent black-owned businesses in the UK. If you want to learn more about starting a business or are interested in UK Black-owned brands - why not give this episode a listen!

EPISODE 31: Growing a Successful Platform with Vivienne Dovi, Founder of Melanin Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 56:53


This week we are joined by the wonderful Vivienne Dovi, Founder of Melanin Travel. This platform not only inspires people to visit and experience different places, but also hosts events that are culturally aware and informative to bring the true beauty of each destination life. If you want to start a platform, but don’t know where to start - why not get inspired by Vivienne's experience?

EPISODE 30: Back and Busy As Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 48:46


Welcome back! On this episode we reflect on the goals we set ourselves beginning of 2019, whether we achieved them or not and what we will accomplish in 2020. We're excited to bring out more content and help inspire our listeners to go out and actively make things happen!

EPISODE 29 - Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: Securing The Bag with Latifah aka Pretty Budget

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 52:05


On this weeks episode we got together with Latifah, accountant by day and finance blogger by night to discuss ways to secure, keep and multiply your funds. If you struggle with money management, never manage to save or just don't know where to begin with saving - listen now for some helpful tips on how to improve your relationship with money.

EPISODE 28 - Could Freelancing Be For You With Lizzie Vince

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 31:51


Firstly, we would like to apologise for the inconsistent sound quality in this recording, but we hope it will not take away from the content in this episode. This week we sat down with the lovely Lizzie, a Social Media Freelancer and Consultant who will impart her knowledge and share her journey with you all. So, if freelancing is something you're interested in, we hope this episode will give you the motivation to just go for it and start!

EPISODE 27 - Code-Switching, Black Girl Fest and Experiencing Grief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 37:42


Apologies on the short break, but we're back with another episode! This week we talk about our experience with Black History Month whilst living and working here in the UK. Also, a topic that is recently very close to our hearts which is grief.

EPISODE 26: Whipping Your Business Into Shape with Carine, Founder of Eléngé

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 39:13


This week we sat down to have a chat with Carine, the Founder of natural, vegan Skincare brand Eléngé. She offers advice on how to get a mentor, investing in the process and much more. If you've got a business idea, get inspired to put it into action by listening now.

EPISODE 25: Launching Your Side Business with Ramona, Founder of Rani & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 35:21


We're back! To kickstart the last quarter of the year we're diving back into having professional guests join us. This week we're joined by the lovely Ramona, the Founder of Feminist apparel and jewellery brand Rani & Co. If you want some tips on how to start your own business and hear someone else's business experience you've come to the right place!

EPISODE 24: Body Image, Social Media & BBL's

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 42:28


In this weeks episode we discuss body image, more specifically cosmetic surgery and body image and whether we would ever go under the knife. We want to hear from you - why not join in the discussion and tell us what you think. Also we will be taking a short break but no worries! We will be back mid October for more #BBMYB talk!

EPISODE 23: Notting Hill Carnival, Shooting Your Shot and Societal Pressures

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 56:44


In this week's episode we talk our experience at Notting Hill Carnival. What we think of girls shooting their shot and societal pressures of what a ‘wifey’ should be and what is expected of her by society.

EPISODE 22: What Happens in AfroNation Stays in AfroNation... Or does it?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 48:22


In this week's episode we talk AfroNation: the vibe, performances and the frisky and risky behave that broke up relationships.

EPISODE 21: Spiritual Thotisism... Holiday Sexibitions, One Night Stands & Love Languages

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 57:07


In this week's episode we talk summer anthems. Also we discuss one night stands, our holiday romance stories and our love languages.

EPISODE 20: Afropunk Paris, Childhood Nostalgia & Racist Tinderella

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 40:54


In this week's episode we talk Afropunk Paris Festival and the array of talented women that performed this year. Also we caught up with Love Island, discuss the girl whose problematic tinder messages received massive backlash and got talking about shows, games and films of our childhood.

EPISODE 19: Let's Talk Family... Triggers, Generational Wealth and Boundaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 33:21


In this week's episode we talk family conflict with relatives. Alongside exploring the cultural difference with generational wealth and setting healthy boundaries to combat toxic situations. Join us on social! BBYMB Podcast www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 18: Hot Girl Summer!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 48:28


We're back with another episode this week, and we're talking all things summer! In this episode we discuss all things festivals, Jam Jouvet, AfroNation, NSG, and more Love Island!

EPISODE 17: What's Love Got To Do With It? PT 2....Dating Stories, Red Flags & Dating Men With Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 46:59


In this episode we talk dating stories, red flags, and dating men with kids! Stay in the know Sis! https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 16: What's Love Got To Do With It? Ciara's Red Table Talk Interview, Love Island & Dating

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 31:52


In this episode we discuss Netflix docu-series "When They See Us", Ciara's Red Table Talk interview, the UK's annual reality TV show "Love Island, and our latest dating stories! Stay connected Sis! BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 15: The Importance of Energy, Triggering Situations & Why Small Talk Needs To Die

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 31:50


In this episode we talk about the importance of energy, dating (again we know!), triggering situations, and why small talk should just be left to die (it's not by force o!) Join us on social BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 14: Drunken Antics, Leg Hygiene, Women Dating Down & The Abortion Ban

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 49:57


In this episode we discuss some bank holiday and Ibiza Soca weekender drunken antics! We also take a dive into the latest pop culture news, including Wendy Williams, RiRi's new Fenty brand, Twitter's latest leg hygiene poll, and the abortion ban in the US! Join us on social BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 13: It's All Fun & Games Until You Have To Really Adult

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 49:39


In this episode we talk adulting, dating and the woes of growing up! Join us on social BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 12: New Beginnings, New Attitude

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 36:16


In this week's episode we discuss Michelle Obama's book tour, where we are now and starting new positions. Also the books and events that have helped us along the way. Join us on social BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

EPISODE 11: Sex and the Hyper-Sexuality of Black Women with Georgette from Just The Tip Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 50:03


In this episode we’re joined by Georgette, host of Just The Tip Podcast, where we discuss sex, consent, and the hyper-sexualisation of black women! Join us on social Just The Tip Podcast https://www.instagram.com/justthetippod/ https://twitter.com/justthetippod/ BBYMB Podcast https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast/ https://twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 10: Disrupting an Industry with Dayo, Founder Of Africlick

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 32:31


In this episode we're joined by the talented Dayo Founder of Africlick, a a dating app for creatives and professionals of African/Caribbean descent! Tune in to here her tips and advice on starting a tech business, raising funds and validating your idea! Join us on social: Africlick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Africlick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Africlick/ BBMYB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 9: Building An Empire With Sheri, Founder of Eze Wraps

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 56:36


In this episode we're joined by our lovely guest Sheri Founder of Eze Wraps to discuss how to start a business, the challenges when running your own company and how to manage work-life balance. Join us on social: Eze Wraps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezewraps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ezewraps BBMYB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 8: Finding Your Purpose with Chloe Bourjalliat, Founder of The Cool' Girls Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 34:51


In this episode we discuss following your intuition and finding your purpose with Chloe Bourjalliat, Founder of The Cool' Girls Club. Join us on social : The Cool' Girls Club https://www.instagram.com/chloebourjalliat/ BBMYB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com

EPISODE 7: Dating Pt.2 All Your Questions Answered

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 48:47


In this episode we discuss dating topics and answer questions from our listeners with a special guest. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 6: Working Twice As Hard, To Get Half As Much

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 43:43


In this episode Nicola and Finlay discuss the latest pop culture scandals from Jordyn Woods to R.Kelly, and their experiences of dealing with conflict in the workplace. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 5: Dealing With Mental Health In The Black Community

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 55:40


In this episode Nicola and Finlay discuss the issues surrounding mental health in the black community. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 4: Dating...The Game Is The Game

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 47:22


In this episode we discuss dating for black millennial women. Join us in conversation about dating nightmares, dating apps and preferences! Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 3: Success Is An Inside Job

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 49:36


In this episode we discuss the journey to self-confidence, self-awareness, self-image and defining your own success. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 2: Dealing with Microaggressions, Stereotypes and Ignorance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 38:53


In this episode Finlay and Nicola discuss the microaggressions, stereotypes, and ignorance they have experienced in their day-to-day lives, and how to deal with it. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast Got a question or a dilemma? Send us an email at mindingmybusinessmedia@gmail.com.

EPISODE 1: I Can't Come and Kill Myself

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 48:35


A round-up of 2018: the good, the bad and the ugly! We also set the tone for 2019 and discuss the importance of goals and what we're going to achieve by the end of the year. Join us on social : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmybpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BBMYBPodcast

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