Daring Forward

Can faith and culture coexist?  Being a woman of faith can often be seen as a taboo in this day and age. Today's guest has set out to change the narrative on faith once and for all. We talk about being ambitious as a woman of faith, how to have longevity as an entrepreneur, managing your emotions and building resilience.  Our guest today is Ruth Yimika Afolabi, Founder & CEO of Magnify, a women's media brand which sits at the intersection of faith and culture and was started in 2009. Magnify encompasses a podcast, events, a print magazine and engages with over 30,000 women a week.   Register now for the Pinterest Traffic on Tap Workshop! [Only £7!]: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/traffic-on-tap Get EXCLUSIVE Access to Ruth's FREE training 6 Steps to Finding Your Target Audience: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/ruth-afolabi-training Connect with Ruth: Website: magnifycollective.com Instagram: instagram.com/magnifycollective  Youtube: youtube.com/@Magnifycollective  Daring Forward website: http://www.daringforward.com/ Sign up for the FREE Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

I'm so excited to share with you all the latest 2023 updates on Pinterest and how it can help you grow our business. We're going IN. From groundbreaking executive staff shifts to exciting new features for creators, I'm sharing my honest thoughts for where I believe the platform is going and how you can position yourself for the new shift. It's so important to keep a pulse on what's happening at the macro level and also pay attention to what's working on the ground so that you can make an informed decision that makes sense for your business. Register now for the Pinterest Traffic on Tap Workshop! [Only £7!]:  https://www.sahartwesigye.com/traffic-on-tap Tune in to the full episode ‘Instagram Vs Pinterest: Which one is better for your business?: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/pinterest-2023-updates-ep19 Daring Forward website: http://www.daringforward.com/ Sign up for the FREE Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Discover the latest trends with Pinterest Predicts: https://business.pinterest.com/en-us/pinterest-predicts/ Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

What if starting a business could open doors and opportunities beyond your wildest dreams?  If you think that it's too good to be true then I'd love to introduce you to today's guest. We talk about how to validate your idea and fund your side hustle, the behind the scenes of going viral, celebrating the small wins and competing with massive retailers as a small business. Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone options for women of colour, Nubian Skin founder and our guest for today, Ade Hassan MBE, decided it was time for ‘A Different Kind of Nude'. Ever since, Nubian Skin has had an outsized influence on the fashion industry, being featured in every major fashion publication, supplying the wardrobes of major productions in Hollywood, the West End and on Broadway; and being selected to provide the underpinnings for the Beyoncé Formation Tour along with many other parts of the industry realising the need to be more inclusive.  Get EXCLUSIVE Access to Ade's Zero to Launch FREE training and 8 part toolkit:  https://www.sahartwesigye.com/ade-hassan-training   Check out Nubian Skin's NEW Mesh Collection and Naked core collection USE DISCOUNT CODE ‘DARING' FOR 10% OFF TILL END OF FEB 2023!    Register now for the Pinterest Traffic on Tap Workshop! [Only £7!]: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/traffic-on-tap   Connect with Ade: Website: nubianskin.com Instagram: instagram.com/itsadehassan and instagram.com/nubianskin Twitter: @nubianskin Facebook: facebook.com/nubianskin Pinterest: pinterest.com/nubianskin Youtube: youtube.com/nubianskin Tiktok: @nubianskin   Daring Forward website: http://www.daringforward.com/   Sign up for the FREE Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto   Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

In this episode of Daring Forward, we're diving into the world of AI and its impact on the online business space. Are you feeling worried about the rise of AI and its potential to replace our jobs? You're not alone. But today, I want to tackle these fears head on and take a look at the exciting opportunities AI can bring to the table. As entrepreneurs, it's important to stay ahead of the curve and embrace new technologies. So I've *reluctantly* taken the leap and delved into the AI world to share what I've learned so far. Join me as we explore the questions > is AI as scary as it seems? And can we use it to our advantage as small business owners and female entrepreneurs? Let's talk. Register now for the Pinterest Traffic on Tap Workshop! [Only £7!]: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/traffic-on-tap   Starting an Online Business? Tune in to Ep. 3 '10 Cringe Worthy Lessons I Learned': https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-ep17   Daring Forward website: http://www.daringforward.com/   Sign up for the FREE Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto   Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Have you ever been ghosted on a date? Imagine going through that hundreds of times, feeling like you're being punched in the gut, by multiple people over a long period of time; would you still keep going? Well, that's exactly what our guest today has been through… with her startup. I'm joined today by Allison Trowbridge, founder of Copper Books, the social app for book lovers where we talk about what it's like being a tech startup founder, fundraising rejection and the sheer grit it takes to build a tech company as a woman. Connect with Allison: Website: www.copperbooks.com Copper Instagram: www.instagram.com/copper.books Allie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliebridge Download Copper on the App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/copper-books/id1557778850 A book Allison recommends: Grit by Angela Duckworth Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Download my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

If you think hiring is scary or is only for those who are making 6 figures and above, stick around because in this episode I'm going to show you that a) hiring doesn't have to be scary and b) you CAN hire even if you aren't hitting the 6 figure mark. Hit play to tune in to 7 tried and true tips about hiring in the early stages of business.  Check out Ep.13 ‘The Reality of Raising a Family and Running a Business' Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

What does it take to build a business that can survive a pandemic, a recession and multiple crises? In today's episode on Daring Forward, our guest takes us through a rollercoaster Masterclass on how to build a bulletproof brand through community. Bex Walker started the multi award-winning, all natural, vegan breakfast company in 2015 after changing her unhealthy lifestyle, in the hope that she would be a positive role model for her daughter, Tyler.  From selling her homemade breakfast pots at bootcamps and tube station drop-offs to winning 'London's Hottest Food Entrepreneur' and successfully crowdfunding over £23k..Bex has built this well-loved food company against all the odds, from the ground up with her daughter by her side. Connect with Bex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexfast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbexfast/ Website: https://bexfast.com/   Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Win the Ultimate Online Business Mega Bundle Giveaway!: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/mega-bundle-giveaway Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daringforwardinsiders Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Let's pull the curtain back on the No.1 burning topic that you guys, the DF community, wanted me to personally talk about which was, the reality of raising a family and running a business - at the same time.  My heart behind this episode is to candidly share with you what are some of the challenges of having a family and running a business, what are the perks and what does it actually look like so that you can make an informed decision if you're considering going into entrepreneurship as a parent, or simply learn how I do it if you're already juggling the two. Watch my free masterclass on family driven success: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/family-driven-success   Listen to Alli Worthington's interview: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/blog/poverty-to-riches-stories   Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/   Win the Ultimate Online Business Mega Bundle Giveaway!: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/mega-bundle-giveaway Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daringforwardinsiders   Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto   Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Do you long to make a positive change and impact in your community or the world? We often think that the only way to do that is to donate our hard earned money to charities or to volunteer. But what if you could create a business where being profitable and making an impact could coexist?  Our guest in today's episode shares with us what it means to build an impact driven business and put people and sustainability at the forefront of your business strategy. We talk about what it takes to build a startup hospitality business from scratch, the challenges of focusing on making a social and environmental impact as a business, how to put on your problem solving hat on and so much more! Today's guest is Bridget Callaghan, founder of the multi-award winning pizzeria, Well Kneaded in London, winning awards for environmental sustainability, women in food for employing young people on the margins, and 2022's entrepreneur of the year for Wandsworth enterprise awards.  With nothing but £5000 in savings in startup capital, she was dead set on starting a food business with the sole purpose of helping unemployed young people with disadvantaged backgrounds find work and build a better future.  How to connect with Bridget: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellkneadedfood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellkneadedwagon Website: https://www.wellkneadedfood.com/menu Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Win the Ultimate Online Business Mega Bundle Giveaway!: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/mega-bundle-giveaway Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daringforwardinsiders Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Many aspiring entrepreneurs, approach business like this. Come up with a brilliant idea, ask a couple of friends for feedback, buy a domain name and then launch. When you start a business this way you end up missing a HUGE piece that accounts for at least 70% of your business success and that is finding a profitable niche. So in this episode, you'll learn 7 guaranteed ways to find a lucrative online business niche so you don't have to worry about investing in a business idea that ends up costing you when it comes to your time and money. Listen to '10 cringe worthy mistakes of starting an online business' on Apple Podcasts Learn more about Daring Forward: http://www.daringforward.com/ Win the Ultimate Online Business Mega Bundle Giveaway!: https://www.sahartwesigye.com/mega-bundle-giveaway Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daringforwardinsiders Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable:  https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

Is it possible to shape culture as an individual? And is it possible to shift entrenched, long standing core beliefs of a community or organisation? Our guest today, shares how she's transforming her community in the hopes of leaving a lasting impact.  We talk about strategies to challenge and shape culture, the reality of leading a movement, sexism, monetising activist work and so much more.  Raj Khaira is a lawyer, author, anti-oppression activist and is one of few ethnic minority women in the UK to have held a role in the c-suite of a tech company.  Raj is also the founder of the globally acclaimed, award winning campaign, the Pink Ladoo Project, which is a global gender equality campaign by encouraging South Asian families in the diaspora to abandon sexist customs and celebrate girls' births. The campaign has inspired the celebration of the birth of thousands of girls in South Asian communities across the world.  In addition to that, Raj launched southasiantherapists.org, the world's first global directory of South Asian therapists in June 2020 in the height of the pandemic which quickly became the largest South Asian mental health community in the world.  Her first book, Stories for South Asian Supergirls, was published in May 2019 and was selected as Children's Book of the Week and Children's Book of the Month by the Times and the Guardian. Volume 2 of Supergirls will be releasing in 2024.  How to connect with Raj: Find Raj on LinkedIn Pink Ladoo's IG South Asian Therapists IG South Asian Therapists Website Grab Raj's book - Stories for South Asian Supergirls on Amazon {affiliate link}: https://amzn.to/3fILSfz  

What's the difference between using Instagram vs Pinterest? And which one is actually better for your business? I get so many questions from entrepreneurs who are on Instagram and want to jump on Pinterest but are on the fence because they don't know or understand how Pinterest works or how the platforms differ.  Whether you're on Instagram and wondering if the grass is greener on Pinterest or vice versa, stick around and I'll compare the 2 platforms to help you figure out which one is right for you. Links to Check Out: Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable: The Social Media Manifesto  Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders Website: http://www.daringforward.com/ Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

How do you put a stop to painful patterns that keep recurring in your life? How do you trust yourself to make wise decisions even in difficult circumstances? How do you find your voice and speak up for yourself while still being kind? In today's episode, our guest is a therapist who's specialised in the integration of both theology and psychology and is the author of the new book: The Best of You, where she reveals her breakthrough strategies to discover your true self, find your voice, set wise limits, and still be a loving person. Dr. Alison Cook is a psychologist for over two decades  and writer who has earned the trust of thousands of women through her practical, wise, and compassionate approach to becoming a whole person. Her popular blog and podcast reach over 50,000 women each week. For over two decades, she has helped women heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, forge healthy relationships with others, and embrace the holy, sacred work of becoming their true selves in God. How to connect with Dr. Alison: Learn more about Dr. Alison Cook: https://www.dralisoncook.com/ Boundaries for Women Course Best of You Book releases in the UK this month Alison's Facebook Alison's IG

Ah the age old question ‘how do I find my purpose'? It's a loaded question which can send you into an overthinking spiral. I know I have before and its something that I've wrestled with for a long time. But in today's episode, we are going to simplify the whole process so that you move from overthinking to action taking, and more importantly how to turn your purpose into profit.   Links to Check Out:   The Social Media Manifesto      Learn more at:    http://www.daringforward.com/ Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders     Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

If you've ever thought ‘it's too late for me' then this episode is especially for you. Today I'm joined by an incredible guest where we talk about how you can in fact have it all, but maybe not all at once.   Allyson Reneau is the biological mother to 11 children who graduated from Harvard university in US Space Policy at the age of 50. She has also worked with NASA, is a gymnast coach to Olympic hopefuls, a No1 Amazon author, internationally sought speaker and successful entrepreneur. Oh and she's also a pilot, Juilliard pianist and horse rides.  I just have one question for her. How?   How to connect with Allyson: Facebook Instagram https://allysonreneau.com/  allysonreneau@gmail.com 

Nope, it's not too late to start an online business. And nope the market is not saturated. There's still SO much room for you.    Today I want to walk you through 7 simple steps that you need to take in order to successfully start an online business. These are high level principles that won't stop trending anytime soon, and anyone with an internet connection can start implementing with immediate effect.   Links to Check Out:   The Social Media Manifesto      Learn more at:    http://www.daringforward.com/ Win the ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY! Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders Download the Free Guide - 7 Pinterest Strategies That You Need to Know     Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

What does it really take to become a millionaire? In today's episode, we talk about what it takes to hit 7 figures in business and our guest is brilliant at breaking it down. Lauren Golden is the founder of The Free Mama Movement and a thriving community of tens of thousands of women. Her mission is simple: to ensure that no mother ever has to choose between family and financial stability. Lauren is also a #1 International Bestselling Author and a 2 Comma Club Award Winner, whose business and life experience has made her a popular choice for guest speaking events, sharing the stage with the likes of Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson. She's most passionate about helping people get comfortable with the uncomfortable in pursuit of living a totally awesome, guilt-free life.   Favourite Quotes We Discussed:   “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” - Henry Ford   “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” - Mother Teresa   “The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.” — Omar N. Bradley   How to connect with Lauren: Learn more about Lauren: https://thefreemama.com/ The Free Mama Movement FB Group Free Mama TV The 70 Skills Check List How to Start your own virtual assistant business workshop The Free Mama Freedom Framework  Lauren's FB Page Lauren's IG Lauren's Pinterest Links to check out: McCall Jones: https://charismahacking.com/ 

So you're thinking about starting your own business? In this episode I wanted to talk you through what NOT to do to get started. I'm basically telling you all the cringey mistakes that I made and wasted so much time on, so you don't have to. Favourite Quotes I Discussed: “If I had an hour to solve a problem I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” Albert Einstein “Clarity comes from action.” Marie Floreo Links to Check Out: The Social Media Manifesto  Learn more at:  http://www.daringforward.com/ Win the ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY! Join our exclusive Facebook community, Daring Forward Insiders Download the Free Guide - 7 Pinterest Strategies That You Need to Know Want to learn how to show up online and serve your audience with clarity, confidence and without the constant battle with self doubt? Sign up for my free Social Media Manifesto Printable: https://sahar-twesigye.mykajabi.com/social-media-manifesto Find Sahar on social: www.instagram.com/sahartwesigye www.facebook.com/sahartwesigye

For all my multi passionate creatives out there, this one's for you! In today's episode, our guest helps us get to the core of what it takes to be successful with multiple passions.  Chibundu Onuzo became a published author aged 19 and went on to publish several other books. She's also a singer-songwriter, screenplay producer and writer with a PhD in history. Chibundu grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the UK in 2005, where she then signed her first book deal at nineteen. Her first novel, The Spider King's Daughter, won the Betty Trask Award and was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Commonwealth Book Prize.   Chibundu's second novel, Welcome to Lagos, was published by Faber in 2017 and in June 2018, Chibundu was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, as part of its "40 Under 40" initiative. In the same year, she was awarded a PhD in History from King's College London for her research on the West African Students' Union. In 2020, "Dolapo is Fine," a short film which Onuzo co-wrote, co-produced and composed the film score for, won the 2020 American Black Film Festival's HBO Short Film Competition and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2021. Chibundu is also a singer songwriter and won the Drake Yolanda Music Award in 2021. Onuzo's most recent novel, Sankofa, has already been selected by Reese  Witherspoon as her book club pick for October 2021.  In February 2022, she will release her first EP titled “Coming Home” published in June 2021 by Virago. Snap, this girl packs a punch!  How to connect with Chibundu: Connect with Chibundu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chibundu.onuzo/ The Spider King's Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo Welcome to Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo Links to check out: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook by Peter James Frantz Fanon Goodreads  Shaka Senghor Goodreads Maya Angelou Goodreads  

If you love a good rags to riches story then you're in for a treat! Today we're talking about how to rebuild your life after loss, and my guest is THE person to show us how. Alli Worthington is a business coach and best selling author of Standing Strong, Breaking Busy, Fierce Faith and The Year of Living Happy.  Alli lost everything when her husband's job came to a sudden and drastic end 10 years ago.  Since then, she co-founded Blissdom, the single largest international women's small business conference in the world, served as COO for Propel Women, helped thousands of men and women start successful businesses online, authored several bestselling books and advised Fortune 500 companies, tech companies and household brands. How to connect with Alli: Learn more about Alli: https://alliworthington.com/ Listen to the Alli Worthington Show: https://alliworthington.com/topics/podcast/ Sign up for the Coach School: https://thecoachschool.com/ Join Called Creatives: https://www.calledcreatives.com/a/42629/DU6S8wxY

Have you ever asked yourself, do I really have what it takes to fulfil my purpose? Is creating a life + business I love even possible for someone like me? Or am I too late? And if not, where do I even begin? If that hit close to home then you're in the right place, you've found your people. Welcome to the Daring Forward Podcast! Join host Sahar Twesigye as she walks you through the vision and mission behind Daring Forward. Learn more at: http://www.daringforward.com/