No Approval Podcast

I've been loving everyones in-and-out lists for 2024 so I wanted to do my own but make it a podcast with help from our guests over the past year including: Dr Julia Ravey - https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/ Tiwalola - https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ Daisy - https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/ Dr Jessica -https://www.instagram.com/drjessicakatanga/ Let me know what's on your in-and-out lists over on instagram @noapprovalpodcast or @pilarofsociety

In this episode, we delve into the world of shopping psychology during the January sales! From irresistible discounts to clever scarcity tactics, we unravel the strategies employed by your favourite shops and brands to tap into your emotions and get you reaching for your wallet.

Join us on this week's No Approval Podcast for an insightful conversation with Daisy Morris, author, social media strategist, and founder of The Selfhood. In this episode, we explore the changing face of Social Media, Daisy's journey to self-employment, the magic of cultivating community in both URL and IRL spaces, overcoming anxiety, following passions, and the key to building confidence. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and discover why your community is indeed your currency. Connect with Daisy: https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/ Read Daisy's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Community-Your-Currency-Creating-Thriving/dp/1399714694 Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/

Welcome back to the "No Approval Podcast" as we sit down with actress Grace Rumsey. In this episode, we explore the making of the groundbreaking Netflix film "Can You See Us" and delve into Grace's personal journey of acceptance, autism advocacy, resilience and Zambian culture. Follow No Approval Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/ Follow Grace Rumsey: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_gtr/

Lights, camera, empowerment! In this episode, we take a closer look at the exciting announcement of Issa Rae's portrayal of President Barbie on the silver screen. Join us as we dissect the significance of this role, both in terms of cultural representation and gender diversity. Beyond the big screen, we also trace the steps of Issa Rae's career from her breakthrough moments to her current status as a trailblazing icon, highlighting the insights and lessons she brings to aspiring creators.

This week we delve into the remarkable journey of Greta Gerwig, the multifaceted talent who transformed from a celebrated actress to a visionary director, taking the reins of the iconic Barbie movie. We navigate the captivating chapters of Gerwig's career, tracing her evolution from on-screen brilliance to behind-the-scenes artistry.

Barbie mania has taken over the world and in PT 1 of my deep dive looks at Margot Robbie involvement in the Barbie film outside of being the lead actress.

This week I reflect on my 30 life crisis, life after hitting the big 3-0 and get some encouraging words from my conversations with Stephanie Sward Williams and Dr Jessica Katanga.

Software engineer and founder of Wrangle, Matthew Njovu helps us get to grips with all things AI and Chat GPT. Timecodes: 5.00 - Jack of All trades vs Specialists 11.50 - Matt's journey into tech 23.10 - What is Chat GPT, using it for emails, 10 x your productivity with chat GPT 40.00 - The AI dilemma, AI in music, 48.00 - Is AI gonna take our jobs? 1.01.00 - Matt's startup journey Matts Socials: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnjovu/ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MattNjovu⁠⁠ https://joinwrangle.com⁠ 

I revisit my conversation with Broadcaster, Presenter and Writer Jackie in a new edit to discuss her relationship with her boobs and how this shapes her ideas on body image and confidence.

My girl Annie joined me on the podcast to tell me all about the differences she's noticed in work culture, privilege and cost of living since leaving London for America 8 years ago.  Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/

Dr Jessica joins me in the studio to talk burnout, wellness, stress management and shares the reality of *fertility in your 30s. *Spoiler alert it's not quite like what we see on the headlines. Socials: Dr Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicakatanga/ Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/

This week I deep dive into the rise & fall of Topshop from launch, growth, iconic endorsements to the eventual closure of their flagship store. References: - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/30/philip-green-arcadia-group-collapses-into-administration - https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/sir-philip-green-bhs-arcadia-marks-and-spencer-topshop-metoo-b83016.html - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VummTYXdyyg&pp=ygUTQmhzIHBlbnNpb24gc2NhbmRhbA%3D%3D - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001ckq4/trouble-at-topshop - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7586681/philip-green-wife-tina-green-arcadia-group-administration/ - https://www.tiktok.com/@jag.online/video/7053905949110668550?lang=en&q=philip%20green%20topshop&t=1684180984177 - https://www.tiktok.com/@koroshfarazad/video/7169878723154480390?lang=en&q=what%20happened%20to%20topshop%20&t=1684177065784 - https://www.tiktok.com/@koroshfarazad/video/7169878723154480390?lang=en&q=what%20happened%20to%20topshop%20&t=1684177065784  - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13342458/philip-greens-arcadia-collapses-administration/

Tasha Antwi shares some of her career gems from Influencer marketer to 40 under 40 Search Director https://www.instagram.com/tasha.antwi/

I'm joined by Bianca from the Sustainably Influenced Podcast to get the real deal on what our love of fashion means for the planet, the side effects of fast fashion, which luxury fashion houses are sustainable and how to how to be a more mindful consumer. Listen to Sustainably Influenced Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3A3bWQYXfHhAQb21EhPaxN?si=afbd6a670cdb4d44 Follow the platform: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablyinfluenced/ or Bianca https://www.instagram.com/biancaffoley/

We're joined by Dr Julia Ravey to talk all things Braintenance, how it effects our need of approval, the dangers of the 'it takes 21 days to make a habit' rhetoric, generational trauma and creating habits that stick. Follow Julia: https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/ Grab her book: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/dr-julia-ravey/braintenance/9781529080056

This week I deep into the world of femininity and Red Pill women. The podcast is now on Instagram, we'll be posting clips and BTS give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/ References and credit for this episode: - Destiny's Child - Independent Women - Bestie Next Door https://www.tiktok.com/@bestienextdoor/video/7203338978580385070?_r=1&_t=8acO9XXpKwI - Dr Michelle Daf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDaJpEM37bM - BBC Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmpxnc36ni0 - ITV/ Alexander Ward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s251kNIMrY - Ted X / Esther Mendoza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75BknhBhWVg - Just Pearly things https://www.youtube.com/shorts/80c6uKW0bgM / https://www.tiktok.com/@ljtruth/video/7195311054921141550?q=red%20pill%20women - Mel Da King https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.kendrick82/video/7213651331280538923?lang=en - Margarita Nazarenko https://www.tiktok.com/@margarita.nazarenko/video/7197988948151454977 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femininity  - https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/what-is-finishing-school/  - https://kiiky.com/finishing-school/  - https://www.history.com/news/feminism-four-waves

Happy International Women's Day!!! This years theme is #EmbraceEquity so we explore equity vs equality and share lessons on money, confidence and advocating for yourself from No Approval Guests Melanie Eusebe - https://www.instagram.com/melanieeusebe/,  Stefanie Sword Williams - https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble/, Tiwa Ogunlesi - https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ and Denise Duffield Thomas https://www.instagram.com/denisedt/. 

Deep diving into the side of the internet known as the Manosphere which is led by controversial figures like Andrew Tate. 

You’re in for a ride this week, (literally) as I have a chat with my Uber driver on his work as a private investigator for cases of infidelity. Please note this whole episode was recorded impromptu on my iPhone with my friend in the back seat :-)