Female Magik

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Esta and Saphire sat down with Dr Joyti Kaur, who answered all of our questions from coping with lockdown, conscious parenting and generational trauma. Find Joyti over on instagram @joy_positive_powerful Special thanks to Sable Radio and Boar Lane for the space & creativity.

This was a really hard podcast to do - I didn’t realise how much I was struggling until I sat down and recorded this podcast. It’s crazy that within a pandemic so many people including myself decided to work harder than they ever have, while forgetting the basic necessities of self care! I’ve started to talk quite a bit about toxic positivity because let’s be really guys, we can’t be happy all the time.

Welcome back to the Female Magik podcast! We are leaving this year with a bang and of course 2021 inspiration! In this episode, Esta speaks to Savannah who us the owner of the very popular SavvyBaker.  They speak about: - The reality of starting a food business  - People copying your work - Racism & identity  - Manifesting your dreams.   Filmed by Sable Studios @sableradio  To see more of Savvy Baker see here: @ thesavvybaker Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our workshops and events; https://www.femalemagik.org/  Instagram: @femalemagik

Welcome back to another weekly dose of Female Konnect with Esta and Isabella. In this episode they are joined by Alana who is a Esthetician at @virgoskinleeds Together they discuss: • What the 'generation curse' means to them. • Growing up when we were young VS raising kids today!

Welcome back to our podcast, this week we had Fauziya who is 1 half of Rooted, who are a social platform and zine, with aims to promote and represent PoC Creatives from or based in the North West of England. In this episode, we speak about: Living as a woman of colour in Liverpool, UK Creating a Zine in the last year of University Working with organisations to give people of colour more rights within the Arts. Filmed by Sable Studios @sableradio To see more of Rooted, check out their instagram: @rootedzine Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our workshops and events; https://www.femalemagik.org/ Instagram: @femalemagik

Its easy for most people to forget how blessed they are to have a body that is fully functioning. It's easy to forget that not everyone is as lucky as we are. In this episode esta speaks to Enas who was born without one arm. In this episode, we speak about: - Growing up without an arm - Adapting to a new country - The NHS and their resources - The Bionic arm Filmed by Sable Studios @sableradio To see more of Enas check out her fund raiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hero-arm-for-enas: Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our workshops and events; https://www.femalemagik.org/ Instagram: @femalemagik

Welcome to the Female Magik Podcast, A safe space for women to come and share their stories of the hardships and glow ups. We are finally on YouTube and cant wait for you to see all the amazing women we have in store to come through! In this episode, Esta and Lauren speak about: - How to become a life coach. - Ways to stay in control of your life with the help of a life coach. - What to look for when choosing a life coach - The importance of having more diverse range of coaches in the BAME communities. Filmed by Sable Studios @sableradio To see more of Lauren check out her instagram: laurencherlifecoach Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our workshops and events; https://www.femalemagik.org/ Instagram: @femalemagikn

It’s been a few weeks since we had our first Female Konnect event in collaboration with Koncept, which is a new creative hub in the heart of Leeds providing simple multi-functional spaces for a unique creative collective. This was our first of many collaboration - Different ways to find your niche and build on it - Gaining confidence and networking - Promoting yourself as a brand & your business brand - How to deal with difficult people/business deals that go wrong - What does your dream business/workspace look like - How has Covid-19 effected your business/business plan, what changes have you made to adapt to this. *KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR NEXT EVENT IN OCTOBER* Make sure you are following our pages so you are the first to see when our next event is put up! @k_nc_pt @femalemagik

In This episode, Esta Speaks to Shay who is a Financial Crime Operations Manager. She has been working in financial services for over 9 years and her specialism is in managing financial crime/fraud prevention departments. She is passionate about improving financial wellbeing within the black community and removing the stigma around discussing money management, debts and credit files.

In This weeks episode, Esta speaks to model, writer and artist Ameera Mian. They speak about the modelling industry for women of colour and the highs and lows of being a writer. Check Ameera's Instagram @ameeramian

In this episode, Esta Talks about the different types of toxic people that you can come across in your lifetime and how to cut them off!

In today's podcast Esta shares her thoughts and experiences as she reflects on turning 25. The five things that she discusses are the following: Don’t hold on to old perceptions if you no longer believe in them. Fall In love with Finding Yourself Create a lifestyle that works for you Appreciate the company you keep.

In this episode, Esta talks about Leeds most recent BLM Protest, the darker truth of Windrush and whether or not 'daddy issues' is a real thing. Make sure to add you voice to the conversation by sending us a message on our Instagram @femalemagik !

Esta asked the Female Magik community what they want and expect as a women in 2020 and you guys weren't playing around! Also in the podcast, Leeds had a Black Lives Matter Protest this weekend which brought the whole of Leeds together - including Far Right protesters. Take a listen to hear about it all.

It's time for you to become the best vision of yourself - unapologetically! In this episode, Esta speaks about her own personal problems she has faced over the past few years, but more importantly how to get to the other side. No one wants to feel lost in this world, yet so many of us struggle with the basics of even loving ourselves. In this podcast you will learn: - How to become more honest with yourself and those around you - The importance of being real with others when on your own journey - The steps you need to take in order to stop feeling lost

Hey wonderful people, in this episode Esta answers some of your questions that were asked via Quora around anxiety. Take a listen & be inspired to look at your anxiety in a different light. x

Are you sick of feeling pressured into doing as much as you can during this lockdown period? Here at Female Magik we have come up with seven steps that can be done to benefit your mind, body and soul without barely lifting a finger!  If you manage to follow the steps, make sure you send in your pictures to our instagram page @femalemagik 

It’s finally here! For anyone who missed our Live podcast this is the chance to watch and listen to what we spoke about. We have three women from makeup, photography and wellbeing backgrounds. Some things we spoke about; - How to improve your focus in order to achieve your goals - The importance of valuing yourself within your industry - Getting over your fears . Comment below your thoughts!!

Its not everyday I get to sit next to a multi hyphened artist development, manager AND tour OG so this episode is extra special. Billie Is Leeds Born but has toured the world with celebrities such as; Jhene Aiko, J Cole and Drake just to name a few and all before the steady age of 30. This year Billie decided to take a big turn in her life and try out Artists management which has presented a lot of highs and lows but most importantly lessons for the future. So who is Billie? How do you become someone that can work with such famous people? And is it that bad being from Leeds? Take a listen to the latest podcast now.

This week, Esta sat down with Leeds based singer- songwriter Skinner and it was a laugh! - The realities of building online platform - building your confidence on stage and online And of course, BOYS

This week we caught up with Henna Shaffi, founder of Leeds Based Paramount Music which is a multi-service platform to help emerging artists. We spoke about the realities of starting your own business, whether or not a Masters degree is for you and how to eat healthy when always busy!

Between the everyday pressure people put on themselves and the stretch of the NHS, how easy is it to speak to a health care professional about your feelings? Marisha speaks about her journey with depression, seeking professional help and finding peace in alternative practices.

We need to stop the stigma around trauma. We need to stop GENERALISING everyone’s trauma. Your trauma is unique to you and your journey, and you cannot be judged on any of it! But let’s look at how you can work through your trauma - without spending x amount of money on a counsellor! Take a listen to the latest #selfcaresundays episode and let it take you through the steps needed to work through your trauma

This week we speak to Leeds born Self made travel & Business Coach, Montelle. We speak about fraudsters, growing up in Leeds and how to create your own empire without having to go down the 'normal academic' route. Instagram: @montzxo https://iammontelle.co.uk/product/the-pitching-kit/

Etta has been touring her new double sided album; He's Mine, He's Not Mine. She is an open book around sexuality, sensuality and femininity which I PRAISE her for as she never shy's away from being honest and true to herself. During her time in Leeds I caught up with her to talk about her album, mental health and advise for the younger generation of budding Female Artists.

Our Female bodies and feelings are highly influenced by a lot of things that are out of our control, however how many of you know the influences of the moon? Studies have shown the moon can influence our emotional, sexual and menstrual cycle. In this episode I give you a brief breakdown of the new moon and full moon, what we can do at these periods and how it can affect our own menstrual cycle. You'd be surprised how a little bit of information can help take advantage of this time of the month!

In this episode, we are talking babies! Saphire has a 4 year old and a 2 year old and she has laid it out all on the table in this podcast. Babies are amazing but the struggle is real. How many of you find yourself wanting to pull your hair out?! Through out my pregnancy something I hated was feeling like I was going to be another statistic. Being dual heritage living in a predominantly black area already raises flags and judgment. Being pregnant brought a lot of pressure. Have a listen to our journeys, difficulties and how we’re trying to stay motivated.

Esta's advice on how to personalise your healing process without feeling in competition with others.

How have you found working your way up to you DREAM JOB? How many obstacles have you been faced with that you didn't even know existed?! In this episode myself and Lorenz discuss the high and lows of university, gap years and being a person of colour in the work place. Disclaimer: all of the views shared are our own.