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This week we are joined by the inspiring Gabby Gabbidon. She shares some of her journey from living in her car to owning a business, creating the Daily Life Planner, and impacting communities with Ladies in Pursuit. This boy mom is also giving us some advice on self-care and peace. Gabby surely knows a thing or two about getting back up when life knocks you down!   Gabby's Song Recommendations: Can't Give Up Now by Mary Mary; I Am (Affirmations) by Iamjustjoy Anderson; Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs Gabby's Book Recommendations: "Building Bonds with Boundaries: My Journey to Reformed Parenting" by Natasha Nelson; "God It's Nice To Finally Meet You" by Monica Tookes Connect with Gabby on... Facebook: The Daily Life Planner IG: thedailylifeplanner Website: www.thedailylifeplanner.com To support Ladies in Pursuit text LIPS to 53555 (Message & data rates may apply) —————— Get your copy of Ginger's new book Thrive: How to Let Go, Find Purpose and Flourish When Staying Seems Easier today!!!!! To buy from Amazon click here To buy from Barnes & Noble click here —————— Ladies, join Ginger at the PUSH Brunch on March 2, 2024 in Austell, GA. Secure your seat today!! Click here for tickets —————— Cover Art: Joseph Vosges Intro/Outro: Malaga by EZE Connect with Ginger on IG @gingernfit Follow Get Up Ten on FB and IG  

In this episode I have an in depth conversation with the architect and creative manager of IUVO Skincare, Shani Gabbidon, and delve into the real conversation of continuing a legacy in terms of a family owned business. To learn more about this family run skincare company, visit www.iuvoskincare.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fairyqueentalks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fairyqueentalks/support

Building a business is not easy, especially while working a full-time job. Sian Gabbidon faced long hours and hard work fulfilling orders, as well as the challenges of managing everything on her own. Despite these obstacles, she remained driven and passionate about her work. In this episode, Sian Gabbidon, the winner of The Apprentice UK 2018, shares her inspiring journey of starting her own business. Sian joins us in another Gold Circle event where she shares how her business grew organically through Instagram. Sian's passion for fashion design led her to create a page where she would post pictures of her handmade clothes, and she slowly built a following and community of people who loved her products. As her profile grew, so did her business, with stylists and celebrities showing interest in her creations. Sian's story is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and passion for what you do. Her journey is an inspiration to anyone who is starting their own business and looking for ways to grow and succeed. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, Sian's advice and insights are sure to be valuable. Follow Sian Gabbidon on Instagram @siangabbidon and visit her website at sianmarie.com to see more of her and her designs Get your Business Growth Secrets SUCCESS PLANNER for FREE and profit like a pro: https://adamstottplanner.com/free-book47315172 Adams website: https://adamstott.com/?el=Pod Watch the Episode on Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/adamstottcoach?el=Pod Connect with Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamstottcoach/?el=Pod Join Adam's network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-stott-coach/?el=Pod Business owners: Monetise social media, get more clients, increase your following, and make more sales: https://socialmediamonetisation.com/unlockfb?el=Pod Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers: lower your marketing costs, increase ticket prices, and get more high-ticket clients: https://personalbrandunlocked.com/fb-event-reg?el=Pod

This week's guest on The Business Leader Podcast is Sian Gabbidon, the Founder of Sian Marie, a UK-based premium loungewear company. She is a media personality with over 100K followers on Instagram and was the winner of the hit BBC show The Apprentice in 2018. Sian has grown her business from a small swimwear brand she founded in her bedroom, to a known loungewear brand with over 60K followers on Instagram.We talk to Sian about the secrets to creating a unique fashion brand, her experience on The Apprentice, and the role her personal brand has in the success of her business.Here's what we discussed:Could you tell us about your business journey up to this point? (00:45)What was it like becoming an overnight star from your appearance on The Apprentice and how did it affect your business? (05:34)Do you feel that the exposure from being on The Apprentice was more valuable to you then the investment? (07:39)You recently ended your partnership with Lord Sugar. What was the reason for this and was it an amicable split? (09:19)We're in a cost-of-living crisis and a recession is looming - how have you prepared your business for this? (10:52)Do you have any tips on how fashion brands can stand out in a saturated market? (13:48)You have 114,000 followers on Instagram – how important is it for your business for you as a person to cultivate your own personal brand? (16:33)Do you ever just want to turn off the public-facing part of your life because it must require a lot of upkeep? (21:32)Do you feel you received positive support from other business leaders after your win on The Apprentice? (24:40)You've expressed your opposition to fast-fashion brands and how unethical they are – how do you make sure your supply chain and the production of your clothing is ethical? (27:53)Does there need to be a collective psychological shift in the way consumers purchase clothing because of the impact its having on people and the planet? Will this change in our lifetime? (31:28)How did you develop your leadership style? (33:09)What qualities are lacking among today's leaders? (36:14)The Good News Postcard: If you could live in any decade, other than this one, what would it be and why? (38:30)What makes a great business leader? (40:08)Thanks to India from the Jill Dando News for bringing us The Good News Postcard this week. Get your dose of positive news by visiting The Good News Post, a website collated by hundreds of young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK. They've written real-life “news that's good for you”, covering people, animals, stories to cheer people up, and tips to make lives better.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the Business Leader YouTube channel for more interviews with some of the world's leading business figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chatting to Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng this week was TOWIE star Elma Pazar who spoke about the latest series, how she manages to juggle filming and her day job as a lash technician and her dating struggles. Sian Gabbidon, who won the Apprentice in 2018, discussed the news that she had parted ways with Lord Sugar and opened up about her experience working with the business mogul. Also on the show was Drag Race UK contestant Starlet who appeared in the latest series of the show. She spoke about life after Drag Race and what it was like to meet RuPaul in real life.

Trevor Gabbidon, author of Daughters Grow Up So Fast: From A Father's Perspective, joined me on the Podcast this week. I enjoyed listening to him talk about being a father and enjoying the ride and experiences of a girl dad. We dive into what goes on in the mind of a dad as he watches his little girl grow up. We also discuss how girls and boys are raised differently and the essential things every young father should know when they become a parent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-i-wish/support

Techstination interview: Yale basketball captain Jalen Gabbidon helps build Launchpad app

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Vi gästas av poeten Ramatoulie Gabbidon som berättar om sin sorgerfarenhet. Den 29 december 2019 förlorade Ramatoulie en nära anhörig som blev mördad till följd av gatuvåldet. Hon berättar om chocken att förlora någon som en dag finns där och nästa är borta. Hon berättar också om polisens bemötande i brottsutredningen som följde mordet, hur omgivningens stöd såg ut. Vi pratar om hur svårt det kan kännas att få vara i sin sorg när ens sorg också tvingas bli politisk, hur balanserar man att vilja göra något men samtidigt ta hand om sina egna privata känslor. Om trauma och känsla av otrygghet. Ramatoulie jobbar också i kampanjen kollektiv sorg och berättar om sitt engagemang där och vad som gör. Dessutom har hon också skrivit en diktsamling om sorg som vi pratar mer om.

Catching up with Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng this week was Drag Race UK's Victoria Scone, who talked about being forced to leave Season 3 early and her thoughts on the new UK vs. The World series. Too Hot To Handle's Robert Van Tromp also gave the lowdown on his life since becoming single and whether reality TV shows like THTH are actually good at finding you love. Also on the show was The Apprentice 2018 winner Sian Gabbidon, who spoke about having to adapt her swimwear business during the pandemic and her advice for contestants on the current series.

Catching up with Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng this week was Drag Race UK's Victoria Scone, who talked about being forced to leave Season 3 early and her thoughts on the new UK vs. The World series. Too Hot To Handle's Robert Van Tromp also gave the lowdown on his life since becoming single and whether reality TV shows like THTH are actually good at finding you love. Also on the show was The Apprentice 2018 winner Sian Gabbidon, who spoke about having to adapt her swimwear business during the pandemic and her advice for contestants on the current series.

Sian Gabbidon is the 2018 & first black female Winner of the BBC show The Apprentice, winning a £250,000 investment and backing from Lord Sugar in the show's 14th series. 29 year old Sian (120k followers) is the founder of celebrity favourite loungewear brand Sian Marie (65k followers), loved by a range of celebrities from Molly-Mae to Maura Higgins and available in a variety of major retailers from ASOS to ASDA stores. Sian Marie is a sophisticated loungewear label driven by quality craftsmanship & figure flattering fits celebrating the female form at its most powerful. Sian is passionate about her working class Leeds background & Caribbean heritage - recently opening her new HQ in her hometown. She has always had a love for fashion and business, after set up her now 7-figure clothing brand from her bedroom. Sian is also a natural and confident public speaker and presenter, having previously worked with numerous corporate clients including: Good Morning Britain competition host, National Reality Television Awards host, Urban Music Awards host, The Voice Newspaper columnist, Ford Mustang UK wide introduction and much more.

Sian Gabbidon is the winner of Series 14 of BBC's The Apprentice with Lord Alan Sugar and founder of swimwear brand, Sian Marie. Since winning The Apprentice, Sian has worked with Alan Sugar to expand her offering to loungewear, worked with ASOS and George @ Asda and continues to see entrepreneurial success. Sian is the first black woman to win the show and has since become a role model to young people starting out in business. On this episode Sian breaks down what really happens behind the scenes on The Apprentice, what Alan Sugar is really like, what it felt like to win the show, the impact of the pandemic on the brand and what the future holds for Sian Marie Subscribe Now | New Episode Every WednesdayWelcome to CVLTURE - The weekly show that brings you inspirational, shocking and sometimes hilarious stories from celebrities, innovators and unique characters from around the globe. Be a part of the journey with rapper/entrepreneur Nik Nagarkar as we pull back the curtain to explore the world as we know it, challenge our thoughts and shine a light on how culture shapes who we are and how we move through life. Created for the CVLTURE by the CVLTURE…Follow CVLTUREhttps://www.cvlture.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvlture.tv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CVLTURE.TV Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVLTURETV Follow Nik "Nika D" Nagarkar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnikad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virussyndicate Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Virus_syndicate Follow SianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siangabbidon/?hl=enMade in Manchester. Produced by EY3 Media#TheApprentice #BBC #SianMarie

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today's guest is Sian Gabbidon, entrepreneur, TV personality and winner of The Apprentice 2018. We discuss her favourite task on the show and social media's depiction of entrepreneurs. This episode was brought to you in partnership with UPS. You can also visit smallbusiness.co.uk for more on starting your own business.  Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and follow us on Twitter @smallbusinessuk, all lower case. Don't forget to check out the video version of this episode and subscribe over on our YouTube channel! Sian Gabbidon podcast transcript Hello and welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. I'm your host, Anna Jordan. Today we have Sian Gabbidon – entrepreneur, TV personality and The Apprentice winner in 2018. With a keen interest in fashion as a teenager, Sian did a fashion design with marketing and production degree at the University of Huddersfield. She went on to create her swimwear brand, Sian Marie, two years before appearing on The Apprentice. But with a global pandemic affecting sun-seeking holidays, Sian quickly had to pivot to loungewear, reporting a loss of £47,000 from the brand. She's since bounced back, partnering with George at ASDA to launch her loungewear range at the beginning of November 2021. We'll be talking about growing your brand on Instagram and handling a business while ill with Covid-19. Anna: Hi, Sian. Sian: Hello, how you doing? Anna: I'm very well, thank you. How are you? Sian: Yeah, not bad. You started out posting your designs on Instagram after you graduated from university. At the time of recording, you've grown that following from almost 120,000 on your personal account, and almost 70,000 on your Sian Marie loungewear account. I'm sure our listeners would love to know – how do you engage with your audience and build your brand on Instagram? Sian: It's a lot more difficult nowadays than it was back when I first set up. Nowadays with Instagram, you have algorithms and all kinds of things going on that can help or not help. But for me, it was quite organic, especially back before The Apprentice on my business page. We just ended up getting quite a lot of stylists, and even celebrities and people following us because we have designs that others didn't really have. So, we just really organically grew that following and got more and more support. Then obviously pivoting into lounge, it's almost like a new audience has came about now as well. When I was first using Instagram, back in the day, when I first set the brand up, it wasn't as monetised as it is now. You weren't really paying to get seen, you were seen automatically. Everyone that follows you will see your posts, whereas nowadays because you have to pay for posts, especially as a business, it's a lot harder to reach the audiences. You just have to spend a bit more money now. Whereas back then it was a free for all and everyone just saw everything that you posted. I imagine stylists were probably looking through Instagram at the time to try and find businesses like yourselves. Sian: Definitely. I think stylists use places like Instagram for new talent. It's perfect for those guys – they don't have to go to a store to find things. They could literally just look online, find some really unique different designs. That's what we were all about, especially with swimwear. It was very much one-off pieces, and pieces that you wouldn't crash at a pool party in, so it was perfect for celebrities. What kind of advice would you give to creative entrepreneurs now to get noticed on Instagram? Sian: I would say now that it still does boil down to that raw talent. If you've got a raw talent and you create amazing designs and use the right hashtags – there's a few tricks of the trade within Instagram that will help you get seen. But I think having that talent – and engaging with the people that you want to see – or sometimes that can work is the kind of tricks of the trade within that you can use to be seen. But I think yes, it's mainly just about having the talent and getting your pictures on there. And pushing it as much as you can and being a consistent person, posting every single day, making the people that follow you almost know when you're about to post so that they can be prepared for it. There are peak times for posting. With Instagram, you should always be posting regular content without posting too much with them without not posting enough. It's a really tricky balance because you want to keep people engaged, but you don't want to annoy them. But I think as a designer, especially when we're creating, if you're creating pieces that are one-offs, get throwing them all on there and have a wall full of your work so that people, when they do find you, can just flick through and see everything. Once you became a bit more established, were getting noticed by the stylists and everything, I believe it was an influencer who wore one of your pieces and you got recognised off the back of that as well. Then the pandemic hit, and of course, people are not going on the sunny holidays. They're stuck at home and you had to pivot to loungewear very, very quickly. Tell us a bit more about how you went about doing that and how long it took. Sian: Yeah, so we were like, 90 per cent swimwear in the UK pre-pandemic, and then the pandemic hit. I think we just launched a range in the March, a full swimwear range. It was an absolute nightmare. People were sending stuff back saying that their holidays were being cancelled. I remember first hearing about coronavirus and having a bit of a, ‘Well, we'll see what happens. It's probably going to be fine'. I think back to May, and then this all kicked off. And I was like, ‘Oh my gosh.' This is destroying for my type of business. We did always plan to expand into new areas, just not as quickly as we had to do with the pandemic. It kind of forced me and us to expand quicker than we wanted to. But it's actually, out of such a terrible time, it's probably been the best thing that we've ever done. Because loungewear for me now – it's just proven how hard swimwear is, because it's seasonal. It's a much smaller demographic graphic in some ways than loungewear. And the way that, as a designer, and as a brand owner, the way that we turned around the product and made everything happen was so much quicker than it normally would be for a fashion brand. But I think I look at that now and pat myself on the back for being able to adapt it and change so quickly and react to what was going on. And yeah, survive it, I guess. One of the key attributes of a business owner is to be nimble and to be able to adapt very quickly. You even had Covid-19 yourself – how did that affect you and the business? Sian: Having Covid was dreadful. Even now, I can't taste or smell. It's so bizarre – it's been months now. And yeah, I can't taste or smell anything. On a personal level, having Covid myself was weird. I was more scared for family and friends, making sure that everybody else will be alright. My mum's literally just found out she's got Covid today. She's an NHS nurse. Covid itself was just such a strange thing to live through and to be a business owner through. Every business on the planet was affected in some way by it. And it's sad that some of them didn't make it. But you know, luckily for me, I could adapt. I was on the ball and I was involved. I think sometimes people think I'm just sat on a beach enjoying life. It's really not like that as a business owner – not for me anyway. Yeah, absolutely. I think there's a thing with entrepreneurs, especially on social media, where they're sort of living the highlife and having a good time, but I think there's less of the imagery of, I don't know, sitting with a planning board at three in the morning and that kind of thing. Sian: Social media is amazing. But I think it does depict entrepreneurs and business owners in a certain light that makes everything look glamorous, which is what it 100 per cent is at times. But then there's a lot of the time where it's just hard work. You work long hours, you're full-on, there are a lot of hurdles, a lot of stresses. I think that's why probably a lot of start-ups struggle or they don't make it past certain hurdles, because they're expecting everything to be rosy and it really isn't. Even in my position now, we're doing really well, we're growing and we're going in the right direction, and I'm in a really happy place. But there are still hurdles, there are still issues, there are still stresses every single day, but as a business owner and an entrepreneur, are you ready for that? You're ready to attack that and to keep going. What's the most stressful thing you face as an entrepreneur? How do you tackle it? Sian: One of the things that I struggle with as an entrepreneur, it's a very funny one and I'm sure others would agree, is letting go of things and letting other people do them or manage them. My business, I started myself in my bedroom and I know every single part of the business, even now. And I think it's hard. I am all about my brand so everything I do is about the brand. And I care. And I think sometimes just letting other people manage things and having a team of people who you need around you, but then allowing them to do it for you. I really struggle with it even now, you have to as the business grows, but I like to do everything myself. I can't – you can't do everything yourself. Is that just a case of, ‘Okay, breathe'? Let them do the thing, trust them? Or is there something specific that you do to try and ease that anxiety? Sian: I think to help with that, it's about employing the right people. It's about making sure that they're well-trained and know what they're doing, and that they know you're there if they need help. If they really need to speak to somebody or ask someone. For me, it's making sure you've got the right people in place for the job. And then allowing yourself to be open to questions and giving help if you need to. Great. And another challenge that's coming up that may affect you, is the possible regulation of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market? Because I understand that you use a BNPL facility on the site. It's still under consultation at the moment, but how do you think that's going to change that side of the business for you as a retailer? Sian: Are they saying they're not going to allow it anymore? Anna: No, it's just that it might be regulated, like other credit facilities – credit cards and so on. So, it's more stringent checks and being more lenient with people who are struggling to make repayments and that kind of thing. But it looks like the retailers might have to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as well. Sian: In terms of Buy Now Pay Later, and we do have it on our site, it does come in handy. The majority of our sales are just bought directly, through PayPal or credit card. So, depending on how that works, it might affect us slightly, but I think anything that's going to make people safer and help avoid them getting themselves into debts or anything like that, then, as a business owner, you've got to make sure people are safe, that's the priority. You started the business on a very low budget. What kind of advice would you have for, say, sole traders or entrepreneurs who want to start a business on a low budget? Sian: Anyone wanting to start a business on a low budget, I would say, don't be put off by that. And it actually was, I think, I would personally say it was great for me because it taught me how to be smart with money and how to reinvest profits. I worked full-time when I first set the business up, didn't take any money out of the business for myself for quite a while I just built the pot. And luckily working allowed me to do that. And me having really early mornings and really late nights to manage your business and a full-time job. But that was my plan. I didn't want to put too much pressure on making money to begin with, it was more about getting the right things in place, having the website, having some cash saved up for any rainy days or anything that I need it for. I would just say, you definitely can do it, you just have to be very smart about planning and money management. I'd like to talk a little bit about The Apprentice and your time on it. So yeah, you got right through to the final. What was the most memorable task for you and why? Sian: The most memorable task for me in The Apprentice was definitely the QVC task, like selling on TV. I remember taking a massive punt and saying, ‘Right, I'm going to pick the most expensive product that we could choose from.' And in my head, I kind of said to myself, ‘If we win, amazing. If we don't win, I'm probably going to get kicked off for this task.' But it was one where I thought, ‘You know what? I'm going to take a risk and I'm going to hope that Lord Sugar appreciates me taking the risk. And luckily, I think we won – I'm pretty sure that we won that task. And everything paid off for me. So yeah, that was my favourite one. Right at the very end, you and Camilla, you seemed to – not as much as other years – but you seem to be in quite a head-to-head with a lot of arguing. Then all of a sudden, once Lord Sugar had made the announcement, it's as if something just fell. And you're not best friends. But you know, you kind of made up again. Tell us what it's like being in that final, that final meeting room scenario. Sian: At the time, we were actually really good friends. And we were very similar age-wise and interests, whatever else. So, it was a really strange situation because it was like we were really buzzing for each other when the fan then you were competing against each other. But we knew that when we were in front of Lord Sugar and was in the final grilling, we kind of knew the situation. And we knew that we'd have to say things about each other's businesses and about each other. And I think we just kind of took it and ran with it. But we knew that off-camera and behind the scenes, we were friends, and we genuinely would have been whoever, whatever the outcome would have been and whoever would have won, we would have been happy. Had that been coming I would have been absolutely pausing for. It was a really strange one. But what obviously for me, I'll never forget the moment that I won. But then being in the final was another thing that I'll never forget either because it was a girl power final. Were you encouraged to ham it up or was that all real? Sian: Everything on the show is real. Everything that you see is real. It's emotional. You've been in there for a long time, we're tired, you've been doing all these tasks. And especially by the final I was a bit like, I'm so competitive as well, that I was like by this stage, ‘If I don't win now, I'm going to be absolutely fuming.' So fine. I was like, ‘I'm knackered, but this is the final hurdle now and I need to win it.' You know, I would have kicked myself if I'd came second. Anna: Well, great. I mean, that seems like a great place to wrap up. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast. Yeah. And it's been wonderful to have you. Sian: Thank you for having me. It's been great. You can find out more about Sian Marie at sianmarie.com. You can also visit SmallBusiness.co.uk for more about growing your brand on social media. Remember to like us on Facebook @SmallBusinessExperts and on Twitter @smallbusinessuk (all lower case) and subscribe to our YouTube channel, linked in the description. Until next time, thank you for listening.

Loved this with Scott Young - Cardiff debut as a teenager, and having to retire at 28. THAT goal against Leeds. An attempted come back at Newport County. Managing throughout the divisions in Wales, and that brief stint at Cardiff City with Gabbidon, before becoming the Assistant Manager. There's not much Scott hasn't seen or done in Welsh football, and it was great to have a laugh with him on the Pod!  Thanks always Tiny Rebel Brewery, Dragon Signs, Nathaniel Car Sales, and Heatforce UK

Sian Gabbidon is a fashion designer and former winner of 'The Apprentice' TV show. Sian's career really started on Instagram, building a following and selling via the platform. After her TV appearance she used the exposure to promote her brand and set up deals with Asos and House of Fraser. Series brought to you by Adobe. Find more information about the Creative Challenges at creativerebels.co/adobe.

Khadija is joined by the winner of The Apprentice 2018, Sian Gabbidon, and Camilla Ainsworth, the runner-up from the same year, for an informal chat about life in the house, life after the house, the friendships they forged during their time on the show, and the all-important question of who they would save if the house was on fire… KEY TAKEAWAYS Wherever Sian travels, it always seems to be work. That’s an upside and downside of working in the industry she has chosen. The taxi rides during The Apprentice were always a chance for Khadija, Sian and Camilla to exercise their very impressive vocal talents. The Apprentice 2018 contestants seem to have bonded more than any other year. Even today, they regularly get together, and have remained great friends. When asked to describe herself, Sian chose “Northern” as her adjective. “Creative” are the alternative terms. BEST MOMENTS ‘I don’t really like to clap myself’ ‘Hot is good. Thot is not good’ ‘You two were never involved in the “drams”' ’Northern' VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  Sian Gabbidon Twitter - https://twitter.com/siangabbidon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Sian Marie - https://sianmarie.com Camilla Ainsworth Twitter - https://twitter.com/CamillaAinswor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor MYLKPLUS - https://mylkplus.com ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa Twitter  

Tune in to hear Khadija interview former Apprentice rival, 2018 winner and owner of luxury swimwear brand sianmarie.com, Sian Gabbidon. Khadija and Sian discuss what it takes to be successful in business and how the advantages and disadvantages of scaling a business. Sian shares with you her experience from winning The Apprentice 2018 and securing Lord Sugars £250,000 investment, what it’s meant for her business and her personal life. Join in and learn business lessons from two successful female entrepreneurs and business owners.   KEY TAKEAWAYS After winning The Apprentice 2018 Sian’s business grew massively. The change in scale meant that her workload both customer-facing and behind the scenes increased.   It is easy for people on social media to look at Sian’s life and see it as a success, however, they do not see how much time and effort is going into making her a success.   Upscaling the business as a result of winning the apprentice and securing investment has drastically changed Sian’s workflow. Prior to The Apprentice, Sian was working on her own time scale, now she is having to become more organised. A structure which she is learning to adapt too. Although Sian is fully involved in the business side of things, she is still designing. That is what she loves to do and she enjoys to create new designs for her brand. Although, sometimes these designs do not always turn out as she envisions them.   A career-high was seeing Michelle Keegan wearing one of her swimwear pieces. Despite gifting different celebrities and influences, Sian was unaware that Michelle would be wearing one of her pieces. This solidified that she was doing a good job in the industry. Although things for Sian's business are on the up, she is often pressured by others to expand her business even further. Whilst this is something Sian envisions for her company's future, she also stresses the importance of building her brand and cementing themselves within the fashion industry.   As a young girl, Sian was keen to have her own retail shop, however, since the expansion of social media and the ease of running a store online, her opinion on this has now changed. Although, she is now planning to have her swimwear stocked in already established retailers also.   Despite saying that Beyonce has always been her idol, Sian is now thinking from a business perspective. In terms of brand awareness, Sian would love to see a member of the Kardashians wearing one of her pieces, from a business perspective, something like this would sell out her range. Sian is using her newfound success and fame to give back to her local community. As a young girl finding relevant work experience in the fashion industry was difficult. She has now given the opportunity to two young girls and they are able to get a real insight into how a business is run.   Sian’s business is run from Leeds and finds it has not been necessary to relocate to London like once thought since she has her own contacts in the local area which she has formed solid business relationships with.   A double-edged sword that comes with her fame and success, is the negativity she faces online with internet Trolls. Although at times she wishes to retaliate and defend herself. Her partner is quick to calm her down and it is soon forgotten about, she is focusing on being successful.     BEST MOMENTS “Hustle until your haters ask if you’re hiring”. [when describing how Lord Sugar has helped her along her business journey] “Great to have a mentor and a board of people to give advice” “I am a businesswoman and designer. I need a team of people to help to get it out there” “It is a long process. It’s the first step of this crazy journey that was never going to happen. The retailer side. A new challenge that could lead to great things”     VALUABLE RESOURCES https://sianmarie.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.   CONTACT Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com LinkedIn Khadija Kalifa Instagram Khadija Kalifa Twitter Khadija Kalifa   ABOUT THE GUEST Former Apprentice 2018 winner & UK based fashion designer Sian Gabbidon is the owner and CEO of Sianmarie.com an affordable luxury swimwear brand based in Leeds. Since winning the show and securing Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment in Sianmarie.com her business has gone from strength to strength, launching a variety of new ranges and seeing a host of celebrity influences showcase her brand of swimwear.

Byron and Bianca met with Sian Gabbidon, Founder of Sian Marie Fashion, and winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2018. In the brief interview they discuss the joint experience on The Apprentice, life after winning the show and what's next. A great interview not to be missed. Website: http://www.selfmadebook.uk You can follow us on social media by the links below: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/selfmadebookuk Twitter http://www.twitter.com/selfmadebookuk Instagram http://www.instagram.com/selfmadebookuk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1105... You can listen to the Self Made Podcast below: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/54bvFZV... ITunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/selfmadebook Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN1... TuneIn http://tun.in/pjicQ

Accounts show football is dying at all but the top level and James has some ideas on how to fix it, Danny Gabbidon joins the show to discuss Mitrovic to Palace and Charlton coach Andy Marshall discusses his nerves ahead of the League One play-off final

Today we converse with GabbiDon Dancer about his origins and travels teaching Dancehall moves all over the world. Once enthusiasts reach Jamaica they can take his class and learn from others at DanceJA (http://www.danceja.com) and Dance Xpressionz (http://dance-xpressionz.com) in Kingston. We learn about the balance of fun and finance when booking a dancer and get his perspective of what comes first, the dance song or the dance steps.   Listen to the ‘Sunsplash Mix’, Saturday Mornings from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Eastern) on DaFlavaRadio.com. Selecta Princess and DJ Jah Prince span the globe weekly and deliver the best in reggae, dancehall, soca, calypso, afrobeat and conduct interviews with a wide array of talented personalities. Follow the show www.twitter.com/SunsplashMix  and www.Instagram.com/SunsplashMix   More mixes can be found online at:  www.SoundCloud.com/JahPrince  and www.MixCloud.com/JahPrince

Looking out from the lofty heights of the top of the league the pod returns to a classic line up of David Fraser, Chris Charles and Chris Mendes- whilst Paul Finney joins from afar. Danny Gabbidon is on the phone this week telling us about his time as a QPR man. A West Twelve Media and JKR Media production http://qprpod.co.uk

Looking out from the lofty heights of the top of the league the pod returns to a classic line up of David Fraser, Chris Charles and Chris Mendes- whilst Paul Finney joins from afar. Danny Gabbidon is on the phone this week telling us about his time as a QPR man. A West Twelve Media and JKR Media production http://qprpod.co.uk

TJ Mann (Mostly Sports), Travis Gabbidon (Team 23), and Tim Drisdom (Team Utah) join us to talk about their teams heading into TBT's West Regional.

Is comedian and cultural critic Bill Cosby right–that black youth suffer from a cultural pathology that leads them to commit more crimes than their white counterparts? Is the remedy to the high rate of offending by African American men the “shape up or get shipped out” perspective? Is there more to African American offending than poor parenting or lousy schools? James D. Unnever is the co-author (with Shaun L. Gabbidon) of the new book A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime (Routledge, 2011). This book builds on the assertion of sociologist and cultural critic W. E. B. Du Bois that theories of African American life, culture, and especially crime must deal with the unique circumstances and worldview of black people living in America. Unnever and Gabbidon take this assertion seriously as they develop a theory that the reading public in general and criminologists and lawyers specifically, indeed all associated with the criminal justice system, should read. I’ve recommended this book to colleagues at the collegiate level in African American Studies, as well as to junior high and high school teachers working in predominantly African American schools. This book is a must read! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is comedian and cultural critic Bill Cosby right–that black youth suffer from a cultural pathology that leads them to commit more crimes than their white counterparts? Is the remedy to the high rate of offending by African American men the “shape up or get shipped out” perspective? Is there more to African American offending than poor parenting or lousy schools? James D. Unnever is the co-author (with Shaun L. Gabbidon) of the new book A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime (Routledge, 2011). This book builds on the assertion of sociologist and cultural critic W. E. B. Du Bois that theories of African American life, culture, and especially crime must deal with the unique circumstances and worldview of black people living in America. Unnever and Gabbidon take this assertion seriously as they develop a theory that the reading public in general and criminologists and lawyers specifically, indeed all associated with the criminal justice system, should read. I've recommended this book to colleagues at the collegiate level in African American Studies, as well as to junior high and high school teachers working in predominantly African American schools. This book is a must read! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Is comedian and cultural critic Bill Cosby right–that black youth suffer from a cultural pathology that leads them to commit more crimes than their white counterparts? Is the remedy to the high rate of offending by African American men the “shape up or get shipped out” perspective? Is there more to African American offending than poor parenting or lousy schools? James D. Unnever is the co-author (with Shaun L. Gabbidon) of the new book A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime (Routledge, 2011). This book builds on the assertion of sociologist and cultural critic W. E. B. Du Bois that theories of African American life, culture, and especially crime must deal with the unique circumstances and worldview of black people living in America. Unnever and Gabbidon take this assertion seriously as they develop a theory that the reading public in general and criminologists and lawyers specifically, indeed all associated with the criminal justice system, should read. I’ve recommended this book to colleagues at the collegiate level in African American Studies, as well as to junior high and high school teachers working in predominantly African American schools. This book is a must read! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is comedian and cultural critic Bill Cosby right–that black youth suffer from a cultural pathology that leads them to commit more crimes than their white counterparts? Is the remedy to the high rate of offending by African American men the “shape up or get shipped out” perspective? Is there more to African American offending than poor parenting or lousy schools? James D. Unnever is the co-author (with Shaun L. Gabbidon) of the new book A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime (Routledge, 2011). This book builds on the assertion of sociologist and cultural critic W. E. B. Du Bois that theories of African American life, culture, and especially crime must deal with the unique circumstances and worldview of black people living in America. Unnever and Gabbidon take this assertion seriously as they develop a theory that the reading public in general and criminologists and lawyers specifically, indeed all associated with the criminal justice system, should read. I’ve recommended this book to colleagues at the collegiate level in African American Studies, as well as to junior high and high school teachers working in predominantly African American schools. This book is a must read! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is comedian and cultural critic Bill Cosby right–that black youth suffer from a cultural pathology that leads them to commit more crimes than their white counterparts? Is the remedy to the high rate of offending by African American men the “shape up or get shipped out” perspective? Is there more to African American offending than poor parenting or lousy schools? James D. Unnever is the co-author (with Shaun L. Gabbidon) of the new book A Theory of African American Offending: Race, Racism, and Crime (Routledge, 2011). This book builds on the assertion of sociologist and cultural critic W. E. B. Du Bois that theories of African American life, culture, and especially crime must deal with the unique circumstances and worldview of black people living in America. Unnever and Gabbidon take this assertion seriously as they develop a theory that the reading public in general and criminologists and lawyers specifically, indeed all associated with the criminal justice system, should read. I’ve recommended this book to colleagues at the collegiate level in African American Studies, as well as to junior high and high school teachers working in predominantly African American schools. This book is a must read! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices