The Grown Folks Podcast

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 1 - Introduction To Grown Folks Chat So welcome! Welcome to The Grown Folks Podcast, where we make adulating oh-so-easy :). My name is Nodreen and in this really short episode I'm just introducing all the juicy grown goodness you'll be getting from this here podcast. Sit back, relax and listen real good! Follow me: YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 20 | Get Your Mind Right - Life After Therapy ft. Shamim Thanks for coming back folks after my short hiatus! In episode 20 of our grown folk chat, I'm back with my good sister-friend, Shamim to follow up on her last visit to the Grown Folks Podcast. In this episode we're talking all things life after therapy and how to navigate work, personal relationships, family life and more following a complete cycle of counselling. Hope you enjoy listening! Nodreen Xx USEFUL RESOURCES Book recommendations: Daring greatly - How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent and lead by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/2FsY023 The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary: https://amzn.to/35zCCCV *Netflix special * Brene Brown - A Call To Courage Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 19 - The Business of Afro Hair Care feat. @KayAmoah owner of @kiyaCosmetics #BLACKOWNED Thanks for coming back for the final FINAL episode of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're closing the series with none other than Kay Amoah, founder of Kiya Cosmetics and I couldn't be more happier to speak with her. We talked all things afro hair care & maintenance, her natural hair journey, and how she built a hair care empire from the ground up. With her recent push into the limelight and feature in Glamour magazine, the sky is clearly not the limit for this lovely lady (and mother of three!). Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned creators, brands, businesses and entrepreneurs next week! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Kay/Kiya Cosmetics: Website: https://kiyacosmetics.com Kiya Cosmetics Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiyaCosmetics Kay Twitter: https://twitter.com/kayamoah Kay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_amoah/ Kiya Cosmetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiya_cosmetics/ Simple healthy hair eBook Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 18 - The Blueprint for Impactful Design feat. Claude Lukkz (@ClaudLukkz) #BLACKOWNED Thanks for coming back for episode 6 of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're back with a final episode for the week and rounding things off strong. I'm chatting with Claude 'Lukkz' Lukyamuzi about all things graphic design and his journey from aspiring architect, to Graphics & UX/UI design wizkid. We discuss the importance of forming strong relationships with your creatives, design clients that became friends and how to provide a great brief that your design partner can turn into a fantastic work of art. Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned creators, brands, businesses and entrepreneurs next week! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Claude: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaudeLukkz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukkzltd/ Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 17 - Navigating media & entertainment spaces as a black woman ft @claudianamux #BLACKOWNED Thanks for coming back for episode 5 of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're back again today and we mean business. The business of entertainment. I sat down with Claudia, an up and coming force to be reckoned with in the radio and television space. We spoke about her journey balancing her media and entertainment career with her 9 to 5, transitioning from radio to TV, and working in the field as a young, ambitious woman. One of my favourite chats to date :) Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned creators, brands, businesses and entrepreneurs! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Claudia: Twitter: https://twitter.com/claudianamux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudianamu/ Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 16 - Dripping in graduate excellence ft. @BlackExcellenceGrads #BLACKOWNED Thanks for coming back for episode 4 of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're back this week after a short break with more excellence for y'all. Today I'm joined by the lovely lady Annette, founder of @BlackExcellenceGrads a line of Afro Caribbean themed apparel for graduates. We spoke about what it REALLY takes to be an entrepreneur and debunked a few myths around the "glamour" surrounding being a business owner. But most importantly, we spoke about the future generation of black graduates and how game changing this next season will be for them. Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned creators, brands, businesses and entrepreneurs! Nodreen Xx Where you can find more: Website: https://www.blackexcellencegrads.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackexcellencegrads/ Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 15 - The Formula! Going #Viral As a Black Content Creator ft @LeoniJoyce #BlackOwned Thanks for coming back for episode 3 of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're back today with my sister from the same mista. The lovely lady you all know online as @LeoniJoyce, joined me in the studio to give her take on being a black content creator. We spoke in great detail about her formula for going viral, the black community online (shout out to #BlackTwitter) and what it will take to see less inequality amongst content creators of all races. Many gems were dropped so I know you'll love this one! Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned creators, brands, businesses and entrepreneurs! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Leoni: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeoniJoyce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonijoyce/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/37EXasU Viral 'Beyonce - Freakum Dress' video: https://bit.ly/3e661WN Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 14 - Educating Yourself on Black History - How Akala & Lokey were the key to unlocking my truth #BlackOwned mini series Thanks for coming back for episode 2 of our #BlackOwned mini series. We're back again today with another brotha (from the same mother), my main, Rio (otherwise known as @DeeJayRIOD). Today we're talking #BlackOwned history and demystifying Black African history. I couldn't think of a better way to educate myself than by chopping it up on all things Black literature, resources, artists and authors with someone I know has taken the time to do the research. Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned brands, businesses and entrepreneurs! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Rio: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeeJayRIOD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djrio_d/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djriod Event bookings: https://www.ftfmusic.com/book-online YouTube video we did together: https://youtu.be/6PPCnEFRfkM Akala Oxford Union Address: https://youtu.be/WUtAxUQjwB4 When we ruled book: https://amzn.to/2UH7ZFt Events page instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unplugged.inc/ Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 13 - FROM ‘CHEEKY LAD' TO CLOTHING BRAND MOGUL #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackOwned mini series Thanks for coming back folks and apologies for the long break. We're back with a bang in the form of episode 13 of our grown folk chat. This week I'm kicking off my #BlackOwned series and profiling none other than my brother, Mr Reuben Apollo. We talk all about his journey into entrepreneurship, building personal and clothing brands and how he used his skills, network and I hare to say it…charm…to turn a love for making money into an enterprise. Hope you enjoy listening and come back for more #BlackOwned brands, businesses and entrepreneurs! Nodreen Xx Where you can find Reuben: Website: https://www.apollonoir.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/muwnge Personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muwnge/ Clothing brand instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollonoir.co/ Graphic design service instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dznbyapollo/ Motivational quotes page instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollolaws/ Events page instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unplugged.inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqiMR3SyXHpLEWGvSRR-tuQ Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 12 - LAW OF ATTRACTION VISION BOARDS Thanks for coming back folks! In episode 12 of our grown folk chat, I'm talking all things law of attraction vision boards in this somewhat motivation style video. Want to know how to manifest anything in 5 seconds? Well you might want to take a long look at your vision board and then throw it away! Hope you enjoy listening! Nodreen Xx Items mentioned: Watch my law of attraction morning routine video: https://youtu.be/WXkb5ceb-uQ Watch my law of attraction vision board video: https://youtu.be/n2_MaQW_mLo Check out my law of attraction playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq64m6lgBtlfjh4vwXrKM3on6dfxPZv42 PURCHASE MY 'LAW OF ATTRACTION HACKS' BOOK - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw The secret: https://amzn.to/3cVxXvH Good vibes, good life: https://amzn.to/2ypYv9F Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

The Grown Folks Podcast | Episode 11 | Get Your Mind Right - #Therapy For Black Girls Thanks for coming back folks! In episode 11 of our grown folk chat, I'm talking to my good sister-friend, Shamim. She has become one of my closest friends, confidants and all round accountability partner in a VERY short space of time. We connected initially on creating some content for the Ugandan community, but that blossomed into a really raw, genuine connection centred around wellbeing, mindfulness, mental help and essentially dragging each other through our individual journeys with therapy. Listen in for a really honest chat about therapy for black girls, taking the step to ask for help, how to tell what a good therapist is and sticking to the journey. This episode was definitely inspired by one of our favourite podcasts ‘Therapy for Black Girls', but we gave it a nice British-Ugandan flavour. Hope you enjoy listening! Nodreen Xx Items mentioned by Shamim: Reinventing Your Life: The Breakthrough Program To End Negative Behaviour And Feel Great Again: https://amzn.to/2t0rUof Healing Trauma: Restoring the Wisdom of the Body: https://amzn.to/2RuJGZW Love Begins Here: A Self Care Journal for Black Women, Tracker and Record Book: https://amzn.to/2uAtugK The Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace: https://amzn.to/2NXwlqT Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ The Friendzone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/lc/podcast/the-friend-zone/id1031936205 The Read Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-read/id619369512 Come and connect with me: My YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/c/NodreenK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nodreenk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance

Thanks for coming back folks. It's been a while...what has this “grown folk” has been up to? Well I answer all in this raw, no holds barred, welcome back to podcasting style episode. I figured it was time to be really honest about where I've been, where I'm at now and where I possibly want to go. Hope you enjoy and most importantly I hope you can relate in some way. My YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/stylewithsubstance Instagram - www.instagram.com/nodreenk Twitter - www.twitter.com/nodreenk My favourite books: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/stylewithsubstance For business & general enquiries, you can email me at nodreen@icloud.com

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 9 - The Road to Entrepreneurial Success ft. @mrgavincameron aka the @carbuyingguruuk Thanks for coming back folks! In the ninth episode of our grown folk chat, I'm talking to my good friend, Gavin Cameron, car finance broker, business owner, dad and all round hustler. We chop it up on all things starting out in business, raising a young family and fighting adversity to make your dreams come true. If you're looking for a sweet deal on a car or advice on starting out in business, this is your guy :) Gavin's details: Check out his ebook/guide “So you want to buy a car”: https://tinyurl.com/y5lgsmqr If you need a car: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbuyingguruuk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbuyingguruuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carbuyingguruuk/ Personal brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrgavincameron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrgavincameron/ And me! YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 8 - Social Selling - Providing Value & Solving Problems ft. Chris Hatfield aka (@not_another_sales_guy) Thanks for coming back folks! In the eighth episode of our grown folk chat, I'm talking to podcasting and sales wizard Chris Hatfield about all things social selling! We cover everything from how to drive indirect sales by providing value first, why content is king and give you some easy tips to get started on your own social selling journey. Hope you enjoy and be sure to go check out Chris on his social channels below: Where you can find Chris: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-another-sales-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishatfieldnasg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_another_sales_guy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Not-Another-Sales-Guy-160018114803705 Website: https://www.notanothersalesguy.com And me! YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog Website: https://www.sws-blog.com

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 7 - Modern Day Marriage - How To Stay In It! Featuring Karen and Lennie Thanks for coming back folks! In the seventh episode of our grown folk chat, I'm talking to my good friends, husband and wife duo, and new parents Karen and Lennie about all things modern day marriage. We cover where to meet that marriage material partner, pre-marital pressure, the art of compromise, and how to make it last. A heartwarming and real chat about the joys of marriage, but also what they don't tell you in the movies. Karen and Lennie's details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaykiggy/ & https://www.instagram.com/thegaminghubby/ And me! YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 6 - How to invest in property and build your portfolio from scratch! Featuring Tracey Thanks for coming back folks! In the sixth episode of our grown folk chat, we're talking all things property and building your investment portfolio. I'm joined by my good friend Tracey, a self-made, but network refined property investor, who talks us through how she built her portfolio of properties and everything she's learned along her investment journey. Tracey's details: Instagram: https://instagram.com/misstraceyd Email: traceyduodu@gmail.com And me! YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast | Get Your Money Up | How to #Invest For Your Future Thanks for coming back folks! In the fifth episode of our grown folk chat, we're talking money money money. Particularly how to invest for the future and how I'm setting myself up for financial freedom in later life. I cover everything from pensions, stocks and shares, property and banking (account types) as well as sharing insights from my two year financial plan. YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My Personal Style & Finance Secrets eBook “Everything Looks Better In Black” - https://341042.e-junkie.com/?_source=admin Money: A User's Guide - https://amzn.to/2QjJwFX Toni's Budget Template - https://www.tonitone.co.uk/budget-template/ My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 4 - How do I get him from my DMs to the dinner table #21stCenturyDating | Grown ‘n' Sexy Thanks for coming back folks! In the fourth episode of our grown folk chat, we're talking all things online dating and dating in the 21st century. I'm joined by my sister, my actual resident dating guru, Leoni Joyce for this saucy bit of girl chat. If your relationship status is single, complicated or "I don't know where it all went left??!", this one's for you. Leoni's details: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeoniJoyce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonijoyce/ Snapchat: LeoniJoyce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReelWorldTube Leoni's "no more dates" template: I feel it wouldn't be fair on you if I wasn't 100% honest with you but I didn't feel a spark or chemistry and as airy fairy and Disney as it may sound lol that's something that's important for me to have from the get go which is annoying because we got on so we'll and had so much in common...but nothing against you and those weren't just words I genuinely had a really good time YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 3 - The 5 S' of Mental Health & Wellbeing Thanks for coming back folks! In the third episode of our grown folk chat, it's just me (you'll hopefully be pleased to know). For our first 'Get Your Mind Right' segment, I'm chatting about what I've called the 5 S' of mental health & wellbeing. I talk about my journey to seeking help and seeing a therapist, scribing and how I'm using my journal more to express my feelings, taking more silent time during prayer and meditation to connect with God, indulging in #SelfcareSundays and really trying to switch off from the world of social media. Quite a personal episode but I think that's what makes it so relevant right now. Would love to connect with you all more so check the links below to see how :) YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog My 'Law of Attraction Hacks' Book - http://amzn.to/2rOAOPw

The Grown Folks Podcast - Episode 2 - From Selling Kittens To Building An Internet Marketing Empire Welcome back (hopefully!). In the second episode of the grown folks podcast I sit down with my good friend James Prosper for the first episode in the 'Get Your Money Up' segment. We chat all about James' journey to building his internet marketing business and the lessons he's learnt along the way. It's a long one but a good'un. James details: Website: www.jamesprosper.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jamesprosper_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswillprosper Voice search research site - https://www.answerthepublic.com Follow me: YouTube: Style With Substance Instagram: @swsblog Twitter: @swsblog