Boldly Ambitious

How To Stand Out & Succeed In Corporate As A First-Gen Woman ft. Tasneem Bhamji 10.08.2026 1ч 8мин

This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s working hard, doing everything “right”, but still feels like she’s being overlooked, underpaid, or passed over for opportunities. This week on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by Tasneem Bhamji, senior executive in financial services and host of Office Real Talk, where she breaks down the unwritten rules of corporate life that so many of us were never taught. From being raised on free school meals to spending over a decade inside some of the UK’s biggest banks, Tas has managed thousands of people and led large-scale transformation programmes, giving her a front-row seat to how decisions around pay, promotions and progression are actually made. In this episode, we’re unpacking: 👉 Why working hard alone isn’t enough to get promoted 👉 How to advocate for yourself, negotiate and get paid properly 👉 How being first-gen can shape the way you navigate corporate spaces 👉 How to stop trying to fit in and start owning your space 👉 And so much more! Whether you’re starting your first corporate job, trying to get promoted, negotiating your salary, or figuring out how to navigate a workplace that wasn’t designed with you in mind, this conversation will give you the tools and language to be more intentional about your career. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough 14:30 – How To Get Paid Properly 37:50 – Owning Your Space as a First Gen Woman 01:05:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Tasneem: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-bhamji-a1056390/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officerealtalk/                                                                                                                                   Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com  Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/                                                                                                                                      Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter for weekly thoughts → https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/  📸 Stay connected with the hosts → https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/  💌 Share this episode with someone building something from scratch ⭐ If this resonated, follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review, it helps more ambitious women find this space 🩷 For BTS, mindset shifts, and weekly motivation, follow @boldlyambitiouspod  See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3 Mindset Shifts Every Ambitious Woman Needs To Transform Her Life ft. Dr Aghogho Okpara 20.07.2026 52мин

This episode is for the ambitious woman who's tired of overthinking, waiting for permission, and letting fear make her decisions. This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Dr. Aghogho Okpara, medical doctor, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, founder of Achieve with Aghogho, and content creator. After being rejected from medical school five times over six years, Aghogho completely transformed the way she approached failure, opportunity, and taking action. Those mindset shifts have since led her to work with Apple, YouTube, Philips, the Nobel Prize, and to become one of the most inspiring voices helping students and ambitious women reach their potential. In this episode, we're unpacking the 3 mindset shifts that changed everything. We get into: 👉 Why mindset can completely change your life 👉 How to stop seeing failure as the end  👉 Why taking imperfect action will always beat endless planning 👉 How to build the mindset that creates opportunities 👉 And so much more! Whether you're building a business, studying for your dream career, or simply trying to become the woman you know you're capable of becoming, this conversation will leave you thinking differently. Timestamps 🎧  00:00 – Intro  01:45 – Defining Mindset 12:20 – Mindset Shift 1  24:40 – Mindset Shift 2 31:20 – Mindset Shift 3                                                                      48:05 – Dear Ambitious Girlies     Connect with Dr Aghogho:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsaghogho/  Website: https://www.achievewithaghogho.com/                                                                                                                                   Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com   Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨                                                                    Connect with Myriad Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/                                                                                                                                      Connect with us:  ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review, it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything Ambitious Women Need To Know About Their Health (But No One's Telling Them) ft. Dr Tosin 13.07.2026 49мин

This episode is for every ambitious woman who's so busy building her dream life that she's forgotten to prioritise her health. 🤍 This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Dr Tosin Shotubo-Ajayi, NHS and private GP, medical advisor, TV doctor and passionate advocate for women's health. Together, we unpack the health advice every ambitious woman deserves to hear, from the symptoms we shouldn't ignore to the myths we've been sold about what being "healthy" actually looks like. Because 👏🏽 success 👏🏽 doesn’t have to 👏🏽 come at 👏🏽 the expense of your wellbeing! Inside this week's episode, we get into: ✨ The biggest lies women have been told about their health ✨ Why painful periods and constant exhaustion shouldn't be ignored ✨ How to work with your menstrual cycle instead of fighting it ✨ The reality of burnout and the early warning signs to look out for ✨ The health foundations every ambitious woman should build in her 20s ✨ & more Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Health Lies We’re Sold 17:50 – Working with your Cycle 34:30 – The Long Game 44:35 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this video is not medical advice. If you have any concerns, please speak to a medical professional.  Connect with Dr Tosin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtosinofficial/?hl=en Website: https://www.drtosin.com/ Check out BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/boldly! Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/                                   Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter for weekly thoughts → https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts → https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Share this with the ambitious woman who's been feeling like no one quite understands the life she's building. ⭐ If this resonated, follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more ambitious women find this space. 🩷 📱 For BTS, mindset shifts, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Ambition Can Feel Lonely (And How To Build Meaningful Friendships) ft. Courtney Daniella & Renée Imafidon 06.07.2026 1ч 9мин

Your friendships either multiply your ambition or drain it. That's the hard truth that many ambitious women learn the hard way, because when you start building, reinventing yourself, taking risks, or committing to a different path, it may not always resonate with those around you. And that shift can feel lonely without sisterhood and community championing you.🤍 This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Courtney Daniella Jesse and Renée Imafidon, bestselling authors, first-generation Oxbridge graduates, and co-founders of To My Sisters, an award-winning podcast and global community centred on women's wellness, growth and development. Together, we unpack why ambition can feel lonely, what really happens when friendships change, and how to build meaningful sisterhood as an ambitious woman. Because ambitious women deserve community just as much as they deserve success. Inside this week's episode, we get into: ✨ How to stop feeling like ambition is something you have to do alone ✨ What people really mean when they say "you lose friends when you level up" ✨ How to intentionally build a sisterhood ✨ How to build friendships that actually make you feel seen ✨ How to find like-minded women as an ambitious adult ✨ How to become the kind of friend you're hoping to find ✨ & more Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:40 – Why Ambition Can Feel Lonely 16:40 – Why Ambitious Women Are Lonely 34:30 – Why Ambitious Women Can Lose Friends 48:10 - Letting Go Of Friendships 01:00:40 – How To Find Your People As An Adult 01:05:05 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Courtney & Renée: 🎙 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZh8CV927pgfSB9kc5tu8 📸 Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/cdboateng 📸 Renée: https://www.instagram.com/reneeimafidon/ 📸 To My Sisters: https://www.instagram.com/tomysisterhood/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter for weekly thoughts → https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts → https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Share this with the ambitious woman who's been feeling like no one quite understands the life she's building. ⭐ If this resonated, follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more ambitious women find this space. 🩷 📱 For BTS, mindset shifts, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Things We Had to Unlearn About Success in Our 20s as Ambitious Women Building From Scratch 22.06.2026 34мин

This episode is for every ambitious woman who feels like she should have everything figured out by now 🤍 The woman who's putting pressure on herself to move faster, achieve more, and somehow have all the answers while she's still building her life in real time. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're sharing some of the biggest things we've had to unlearn about success in our 20s. Because the truth is, building something from scratch isn’t just about learning new things. It also requires letting go of beliefs that were never serving you in the first place. Together, we unpack the mindset shifts that have changed the way we think about ambition, success, productivity, comparison, and building a life that actually feels good to live. Inside this week's episode, we get into: ✨ Why your 20s are not a deadline ✨ Lies we’ve had to unlearn about success ✨ How to differentiate between being busy and making progress ✨ How to let go of the need for constant validation ✨ Comparison, timelines, and feeling behind ✨ & more Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – The Deadline 09:55 – External Validation 15:05 – Comparison 21:15 – Picking One Path 23:40 – It’s Okay Not To Know 30:55 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Girlies Check out FIGS here:https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter for weekly thoughts → https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts → https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Share this episode with the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this resonated, follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review. It helps more ambitious women find this space. 🩷 For BTS, mindset shifts, and weekly motivation, follow @boldlyambitiouspod See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Bounce Back After Setbacks, Embrace Failure & Turn Rejection into Resilience ft Dr Aghogho Okpara 15.06.2026 1ч 6мин

Do you feel beaten down by CONSTANT rejection? This episode is for the ambitious woman that keeps showing up, keeps trying, keeps putting herself out there and is starting to wonder… just how many more setbacks she can take 💔. This week on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by Aghogho Okpara, medical doctor, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, founder of Achieve with Aghogho, and content creator. Before becoming a doctor, Aghogho was rejected from medical school 5 times over 6 years. Together, we unpack what rejection, failure, and resilience actually looks like behind the scenes, and what it takes to keep believing in yourself when things aren’t going to plan. Inside this week's episode, we get into: 👉 What repeated rejection actually feels like behind the scenes 👉 The pressure of watching everyone else move forward 👉 The turning point that gave her the courage to try again 👉 How to build resilience and keep going in the face of constant rejection 👉The mindset shifts that helped her keep going 👉 so much more! Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Five Rejections, Six Years 23:55 – The Turning Point 38:05 – Self-Belief & Starting Again 51:15 – Building Resilience Through Setbacks 59:35 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Dr Aghogho: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsaghogho/ Website: https://www.achievewithaghogho.com/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts: https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review, it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Tips To Balance University, Business & Big Dreams ft Jasmine Smith 08.06.2026 35мин

This episode is for the woman who’s building multiple passions at the same time 🤍 Balancing university, side hustles and big dreams can be difficult, but it’s not impossible! This week on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Jasmine Smith, co-founder of Marlo Studios and Marlo’s Matcha, Cambridge Master’s student, and content creator with a growing global audience. Together, we get into what it actually looks like to build multiple things at once, while still figuring life out along the way. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ Balancing university, business, and big dreams ✨ The pressure and overwhelm behind the scenes ✨ Identity shifts: student vs founder vs creator ✨ What early success really looks like ✨ & more Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Jasmine's Story 04:40 – Reality of Balancing 11:10 – Managing Multiple Projects 24:20 – Behind The Scenes 29:10 – Figuring It Out 31:20 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Jasmine: Marlo Studios: https://www.instagram.com/marlo.studios/ Marlo’s Matcha: https://www.instagram.com/marlosmatcha/ Marlo’s Matcha Website: https://marlosmatcha.co Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter for weekly thoughts → https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts → https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Share this episode with someone building something from scratch ⭐ If this resonated, follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review, it helps more ambitious women find this space 🩷 For BTS, mindset shifts, and weekly motivation, follow @boldlyambitiouspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Date Without Lowering Your Standards as an Ambitious Woman ft. Courtney & Renée 01.06.2026 1ч 19мин

This episode is for every ambitious woman who’s tired of being told she has to choose between love and the life she wants for herself. The woman who’s been made to feel like her standards are “too high,” her ambition is “too much,” or that wanting both a fulfilling relationship and a big life somehow makes her unrealistic. If that’s you, this conversation will remind you that you do not have to shrink yourself to be loved. 🤍 This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Courtney Daniella Jesse and Renée Imafidon, bestselling authors, first-generation Oxbridge graduates, and co-founders of To My Sisters, an award-winning podcast and global community centred around women's wellness, growth, and development. Together, we unpack some of the biggest myths ambitious women hear about dating, relationships, and what it means to find a partner without compromising who you are. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ The dating myths that pressure ambitious women to settle ✨ Why ambition is often treated differently in women ✨ Standards vs unrealistic expectations ✨ Red flags ambitious women often overlook ✨ Green flags that actually matter long-term ✨ Scarcity mindset, fear, and the pressure to “find someone in time” ✨ & more Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:08 – The Myths That Make Ambitious Women Settle 10:45 – Why Women Are Made To Pick 25:50 – Marriage Can Drain Your Ambition 48:05 – Standards vs Unrealistic Expectations 1:01:40 – Dating Advice for Ambitious Women 1:06:15 – Worst Dating Advice Connect with Courtney & Renée: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZh8CV927pgfSB9kc5tu8 Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdboateng Renée's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneeimafidon/ To My Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomysisterhood/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 📸 Stay connected with the hosts: https://www.instagram.com/lydieandhazal/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review, it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Stop Sabotaging Your Own Potential And Overcome Limiting Beliefs ft Dr Jade Thomas 26.05.2026 40мин

This episode is for the woman who knows she’s capable of more, but keeps getting in her own way. The woman who overthinks opportunities, delays decisions, doubts her potential, and quietly wonders why growth feels harder than it should. If that’s you, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and why it feels so hard to move even when you know you’re ready. ✨ Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Jade Thomas, a chartered counselling psychologist, first-gen doctor, and founder of Luxe Psychology Practice, with clinics in Central London and Milton Keynes. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ Why capable women shrink their own potential without realising it ✨ The psychology behind self-sabotage and “I’m not ready yet” thinking ✨ Where limiting beliefs actually come from especially for first-gen women ✨ Nervous system responses and why your body resists what your mind wants ✨ The fear of being “too much” and what it’s really rooted in ✨ How to start rewiring patterns that keep you stuck ✨ & more If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something you were excited about… If you’ve ever understood your potential but struggled to act on it… If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start moving… This conversation is for you. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – Dr Jade’s Journey 05:50 – Why We Shrink Our Potential 12:10 – Limiting Beliefs & Where They Come From 22:40 – Fear of Being “Too Much” 31:50 – Rewiring Patterns That Keep You Stuck 35:55 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Dr Jade Thomas: Website: www.luxepsychologypractice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjadeofficial/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Idea To Reality: The Game Plan To Turn Your Vision To Reality ft Alexandra Forsyth 18.05.2026 44мин

This episode is for the woman with big ideas, bold dreams, and a vision she can’t stop thinking about, but who isn’t quite sure how to turn it into reality. The woman who knows she’s capable of more, but feels stuck between inspiration and execution. If that’s you, this conversation will give you the clarity, strategy, and mindset shifts you need to move from idea to action. ✨ Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Alexandra Forsyth, a cybersecurity expert turned thought leader, TEDx speaker, and host of the Take a Chance On You podcast. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ What separates women who execute from those who stay in the idea phase ✨ Turning thought into action with more clarity and intention ✨ The Access Equation: proximity, perception, and positioning ✨ How to build trust and credibility before the external proof is there ✨ Making confident decisions when there is no clear roadmap ✨ Understanding your “human return on investment” ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt like you have the vision but not the blueprint, If you’ve ever wondered how to position yourself for opportunities you haven’t seen yet, If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start moving, This episode will remind you that clarity comes through action, and that the life you’re imagining becomes possible the moment you decide to back yourself. 🤍 Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – Alexandra’s Journey 04:05 – Turning Idea into Execution 10:50 – The Access Equation 27:10 – Building In Uncertainty 36:55 – Human Return On Investment 40:30 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Alexandra: Podcast: Take a Chance On You: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeAChanceOnYouPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandracforsyth/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraforsyth/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review - it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week, byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pressure of Being First-Gen: Guilt, Expectations & Success ft Elizabeth Quishpi 11.05.2026 59мин

This episode is for the woman who’s carrying more than anyone realises, the first-gen woman who’s ambitious, grateful, determined… but quietly exhausted from holding it all together. The woman who’s building a future she’s never seen modelled, while trying not to disappoint the people who raised her. If that’s you, this conversation is going to make you feel seen. 🤍 Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Elizabeth Quishpi - Co-Founder of Empower LATAM UK and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree. Born in Ecuador, raised between Spain, and now carving her own path in the UK, Elizabeth’s story reflects the reality so many first-gen women live but rarely speak about: pressure, responsibility, identity shifts, and the courage it takes to build a life your family has never experienced. Inside this week’s episode, we get into: ✨ The invisible pressures first-gen women carry ✨ Navigating success when you don’t have a blueprint ✨ Guilt, identity shifts & outgrowing old versions of yourself ✨ How to build from scratch when the world feels unfamiliar ✨ Representation, impact & creating opportunities for others ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt like you’re torn between who you want to be and who you were raised to be… If you’ve ever felt guilty for growing, for wanting more, or for dreaming bigger than your environment… This episode will remind you that you’re allowed to build a life that reflects your courage, not your fears. 🤍 Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Elizabeth’s Early Life & Background 05:05 – First Gen Pressure 35:05 – Building From Scratch 46:40 – Identity Shift & Growth 53:50 – Representation & Impact 55:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Elizabeth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliqc_/ Empower LATAM UK: https://www.instagram.com/empowerlatamuk/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Capable Women Set Their Goals Too Small & How To Change That ft Jennyfer Mejia 05.05.2026 50мин

This episode is for the woman who knows she’s capable of more, but still finds herself dreaming smaller than she secretly wants to. The woman who’s ambitious, driven, hardworking… yet held back by ceilings she didn’t build. If that’s you, you’re going to feel so understood in this conversation. 🫶 Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the powerhouse that is Jenn Mejia - Sales Manager, the first Latin American woman to step into leadership in her department at 25, and the Founder of Latina Rising, a non-profit empowering Latin American entrepreneurs in the UK. Featured in Forbes Ecuador, Time Out London, and having represented Ecuador at the United Nations… Jenn’s story sits at the intersection of leadership, psychology, identity, and what it means to believe you’re capable of more. Her journey is a masterclass in resilience, self-trust, and breaking internal limits that many ambitious women don’t even realise they have. Inside this week’s episode, we dig into: ✨ Why capable women often set their goals too small ✨ First-gen pressure, responsibility & internalised limits ✨ Moving from “I want more” to defining what “more” actually is ✨ Mindset, self-worth & building the courage to go bigger ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding yourself back, shrinking to stay safe, or downplaying what you really want… this episode will remind you that you’re allowed to want more, and you’re capable of creating it. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Jenn’s Early Life & Background 05:50 – Why Capable Women Set Small Goals 18:15 – Wanting More vs Defining “More” 26:15 – First-Gen Ambition & Internal Barriers 31:50 – How To Raise the Bar for Yourself 46:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Jenn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennmejia__/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfermejia/ Latina Rising UK: https://www.instagram.com/latinarising.uk/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Achieve Success Despite Detours & Delays ft. Ellen Nguyen 27.04.2026 59мин

This episode is for the woman whose journey hasn’t been straight, simple, or predictable - the woman who’s doing her best while life keeps throwing detours she never planned for. If that’s you, you’re going to feel so seen. 🫶 Today on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by the incredible Ellen Nguyen - Payments Director, journalist, author, creator, and someone whose success was built through many delays, uncertainty, visa restrictions, financial pressure, and starting again (and again). Her story is a reminder that even when life slows you down, it doesn’t mean it’s stopping you. Inside this week’s episode, we dig into: ✨ How to keep going when it feels like everyone else is ahead ✨ Turning setbacks into skills, confidence & self-awareness ✨ Building internal belief when nothing externally validates you ✨ Navigating pressure, responsibility & invisible barriers ✨ What to do when your journey feels delayed ✨ & more If you’ve ever felt behind, paused, or like your path is taking longer than it “should,” this episode will remind you that slow progress is still progress, and your detours might be the very thing shaping your future success. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Ellen's Background 05:55 - The Pivot Moment 27:40 - Overcoming Setbacks 36:20 - Backing Yourself 42:50 - Fear of ‘Wasting Time' 54:30 - Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Ellen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellennguyenofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hnguyenuk1/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EllenNguyen/videosHealing Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GS74NKKD Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Survive The Messy Middle: When You’re Trying Hard, But Nothing Is Working 20.04.2026 51мин

This episode is for the woman who’s doing everything “right”, staying disciplined, showing up, putting in the work, but still feels like nothing is moving. Trust me, we’ve been there. 🥲 In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking the messy middle: that painfully quiet season where you’re trying so hard, but the results aren’t matching the effort. The season that makes ambitious women question themselves, their path, and whether it’s even worth continuing. Inside this week’s episode of Boldly Ambitious, we get into: ✨ Why the messy middle feels so emotionally heavy ✨ Progress vs validation, and why lack of applause can feel like lack of progress ✨ How perfectionism, comparison + uncertainty make the middle feel even harder ✨ Building tolerance for slow seasons instead of quitting them ✨ & more! If you’re in a season where things feel slow, quiet, or confusing, this episode will remind you of this: Slow doesn’t mean wrong. Lack of validation doesn’t mean lack of progress. And the messy middle is where most breakthroughs are quietly being built. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – What Is the Messy Middle? 04:58 – Progress vs Validation 12:29 – Uncertainty & Control 35:02 – Push Through or Pivot? 45:50 – For The Girl Who Feels Stuck 48:35 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Be sure to check out Shopify here: shopify.com/boldly Be sure to check out Kikoff here: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/boldly today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! T&Cs: Must sign up via getkikoff.com/boldly to activate offer. Offer applies to new Kikoff customers’ first month only. Subject to approval. Offer subject to change. New car financing savings based on 2025 Chevrolet Silverado (MSRP) w/$10k down payment & 5-year financing for subprime borrowers vs those over 600 (nationwide APR average for new cars). Actual savings & financing factors may vary. Source: Experian, April 2025. Average first-year credit score impact of +86 points between Aug-2024 & Aug-2025 for Kikoff Credit Account users who started with a score below 600; who paid on-time; and who had no delinquencies or collections added to their credit profile during the period. Late payments may negatively impact your credit score. Individual results may vary. Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Most Women Quit Their Start-Up Too Early ft Asti Wagner & Grace Mollaghan 07.04.2026 57мин

This episode is for the woman who is serious about scaling and ready to confront the patterns that cause early founder burnout and premature shutdowns. Today, we’re joined by Asti Wagner, Founder & CEO of Invyted, and Grace Mollaghan, Community & Events Manager, whose work has taken Invyted to a global creator-tech platform with 7,000+ creators, an 800M+ combined reach, and a $25 million valuation in just three years. In this week’s conversation, we break down the real behind-the-scenes of building before you feel ready, backing yourself without credentials, and pushing through the messy middle that makes most women quit too early. Inside the episode, we get into: ✨ Why women walk away from their ideas too soon, and how to stop doing it ✨ What building credibility actually looks like ✨ The unsexy, unglamorous reality of the first 6–12 months ✨ How to keep going when everyone else would’ve given up ✨ The power of bringing the right people along as you build ✨ The mistakes ambitious women should avoid when scaling big dreams ✨ & more! If you’ve ever looked at successful founders and thought, “I could never do that, I don’t know enough yet,” this episode will flip that belief on its head. Your lack of experience isn’t a weakness. Your messy middle isn’t a setback. Your unconventional path might be the reason you win. This one will light a fire under every ambitious woman building something bigger than herself. 💛 Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:01 – First Steps 06:25 – Why Women Quit Too Early 14:25 – Building Credibility From Scratch 33:55 – The Unsexy Middle 40:30 – Building A Good Team 53:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out Invyted: Invyted App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/inv%D1%83ted-influencer-collabs/id1624363395 Invyted App Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invyted.app/ Asti Wagner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatwithast/ Grace Mollaghan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracemollaghan/ Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Decision Fatigue Ruining Your 20s? Here’s How To Fix It. 30.03.2026 42мин

This episode is for the woman who feels like her brain is constantly buffering, not because she’s not ambitious enough, but because she’s making a hundred tiny decisions at the same time. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking a struggle so many ambitious women face quietly: decision fatigue - the mental exhaustion that comes from trying to build your life, your career, your identity, and your future all at once. Inside this week’s episode of Boldly Ambitious, we get into: ✨ Why ambitious women are especially vulnerable to decision fatigue ✨ How social media, comparison, and “infinite options” fuel overwhelm ✨ Signs you’re mentally exhausted without even realising it ✨ The difference between chaotic ambition and intentional ambition ✨ Practical steps to reduce overthinking and reclaim mental clarity ✨ & more! If you’ve been stuck in a loop of rebrands, resets, pivots, or “I’ll start again on Monday,” this episode will help you breathe again. You’re not indecisive; you’re overloaded. And with the right tools, your clarity comes back quickly. Your 20s don’t have to feel like constant mental clutter. They can feel grounded, purposeful, and powerfully yours. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Decision Fatigue 09:20 – Recognising Fatigue 17:25 – Chaos vs Intentionality 30:05 – Practical Tips 35:20 – Identity-Based Clarity 38:45 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Be sure to check out Kikoff here: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/boldly today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! T&Cs: Must sign up via getkikoff.com/boldly to activate offer. Offer applies to new Kikoff customers’ first month only. Subject to approval. Offer subject to change. New car financing savings based on 2025 Chevrolet Silverado (MSRP) w/$10k down payment & 5-year financing for subprime borrowers vs those over 600 (nationwide APR average for new cars). Actual savings & financing factors may vary. Source: Experian, April 2025. Average first-year credit score impact of +86 points between Aug-2024 & Aug-2025 for Kikoff Credit Account users who started with a score below 600; who paid on-time; and who had no delinquencies or collections added to their credit profile during the period. Late payments may negatively impact your credit score. Individual results may vary. Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/boldly today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Succeed Academically When No One Believes In You ft Dr Vee Kativhu 23.03.2026 53мин

This episode is for the woman who knows education could change her life, but hasn’t always been shown what’s possible for her. We’re joined by the incredible Dr Vee Kativhu, a double doctorate holder who has studied at the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Claremont Graduate University. Recognised globally as a UN Young Leader and founder of Empowered by Vee, her journey is proof of what can happen when you choose yourself, even when no one else does!! In this week’s episode of Boldly Ambitious, Vee breaks down exactly how to succeed academically when no one believes in you, and how to turn that success into real-world purpose, impact, and opportunity. We get into: ✨ Using education as a tool when you don’t have networks or access ✨ Becoming an “academic weapon” without burning out ✨ Navigating discouragement when teachers or environments doubt you ✨ The mindset shifts required to believe in a future you’ve never seen ✨ Turning academic wins into credibility, leadership, and impact ✨ The emotional weight of being a first-generation student If you’ve ever been told to lower your expectations and refused to, this episode will give you fuel, strategy, and proof that you’re not aiming too high. You’re aiming exactly where you’re meant to. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:25 – Vee’s Journey 06:50 – Education as a Tool 13:05 –Becoming an Academic Weapon 28:50 – Bigger Than Your Environment 32:15 – Turning Education Into Impact 39:50 – Finding Educational Opportunities 42:10 – Vee's PhD 46:45 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Vee: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.veekativhu?si=m73f8h7bGu9JWCMp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.veekativhu?igsh=MTJhOHQ3OG95eDZwNg== Be sure to check out Shopify here: shopify.com/boldly Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These Money Mistakes Are Keeping you Stuck! Here Is How To Build REAL Wealth From Scratch ft Fisayo Martins 16.03.2026 58мин

If you’re an ambitious woman in your 20s who wants to build real wealth, not just aesthetic wealth, this episode is your new must-listen. 💛 We’re joined by the incredible Fisayo Martins, a 5x award-winning Founder, Chartered Accountant, and one of the UK’s leading voices in women’s financial education and wealth building. Fisayo built a high-flying career in Banking & Finance, rising to Senior Manager level, before transitioning into entrepreneurship to empower women through her platform Finance Matters UK. She’s been featured on BBC News, The Times, The Independent, and Metro, and her work is reshaping the way young women think about money. In this conversation, we break down the money myths holding women back - and what it actually takes to build long-term, sustainable wealth even if you’re starting from scratch. In this episode, we unpack: ✨ The biggest misconceptions women in their 20s have about wealth ✨ What should come first: saving, investing, debt, or increasing income ✨ How to balance enjoying your money and building your future ✨ Why real wealth isn’t about looking rich, but having options ✨ How to overcome money anxiety and stop second-guessing yourself This episode is your permission slip to stop guessing, stop Googling, and stop doing everything alone; you can absolutely build wealth, even without family help, huge savings, or a high salary. Share this with the ambitious woman who’s ready to build real, lasting wealth, not just the highlight-reel version. 💛 Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro 01:50 – Misconceptions About Building Wealth 14:20 – Building Wealth From Scratch 30:10 – Real Wealth vs Aesthetic Wealth 46:05 – How to Leverage Your Salary 51:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies 💌 Conect with Fisayo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemattersuk/ Website: https://financemattersuk.com Event: https://luma.com/6la7889n Check out FIGS: ⁠https://www.wearfigs.com⁠ Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/⁠ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - ⁠https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/⁠ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Build Success For The Long-Term (Even As You Evolve) ft Hannah Witton 09.03.2026 41мин

This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s building a big life, but secretly worries that evolving, changing direction, or wanting something different might derail the success she’s worked so hard for. The woman who’s realising that ambition doesn’t stay the same forever… and that the version of success you wanted at 22 might look very different at 30. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to pivot, grow, or redefine success without feeling like you’re “starting over,” this episode will completely reframe the way you think about ambition. In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Hannah Witton, award-winning creator, author, podcaster and mentor, who has built a successful, evolving career online for over a decade. From growing an online community of hundreds of thousands to publishing books and hosting multiple podcasts, Hannah’s journey shows what it really looks like to build success that lasts, even as your life changes. Together, we unpack: ✨ Why ambition is allowed to evolve as your life changes ✨ How to pivot without feeling like you’re “starting from zero” ✨ Navigating ambition through major life chapters ✨ The systems that help you sustain momentum without burning out Because real success isn’t about staying the same. It’s about building something strong enough to grow with you. 💫 Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro 01:10 – Hannah’s Relationship With Ambition 02:25 – When Ambition Evolves 11:05 – Balancing Ambition With Life Changes 22:18 – Sustainable Ambition & Systems 31:05 – Diversifying Your Career & Opportunities 37:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies 💌 Conect with Hannah: Substack - https://hannahwitton.substack.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hannahwitton/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/morehannah Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Create Your Own Luck & Generate Opportunities for Success 02.03.2026 53мин

This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s tired of feeling like she’s doing everything “right” but still isn’t getting the opportunities she deserves. The woman who didn’t grow up with industry connections, insider access, or a ready-made network, and is now realising that if she wants doors to open, she might have to build the doorframe herself! If you’ve ever looked at someone else’s success and thought, “How did she just get lucky?”', this conversation will change the way you see opportunity forever. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: ✨ Why ambitious women mistake strategy for luck ✨ How ‘effortless success’ is glamorised ✨ Our framework for creating opportunity without connections ✨ How preparation, visibility, and proactivity shift your entire trajectory This episode is your reminder that opportunity isn’t reserved for the people with the right last name, financial comfort, or perfect CV. You don’t need luck. You just need strategy, visibility, and movement. And you are absolutely capable of creating all three. ✨ Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro 01:21 – The Myth of Luck 12:16 – Intentional Luck 31:17 – Stop Waiting 42:51 – Raising the Odds 48:50 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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