Girl Talk Mondays

A podcast by Bianca Derhy and Anna Syren, where we chat about female empowerment, love and relationships, and everything in between. Join us on Mondays as we speak to founders of fashion businesses, content creators, entrepreneurs, psychologists and authors, to inspire you to reach and fulfil your dream careers!

How an Authentic Voice Creates a Rising Star with Violinist Esther Abrami

In this episode we speak to Esther Abrami. Esther is a young French violinist who is on a mission to celebrate classical music and empower future generations to keep traditions alive in a modern way. A rising star and performer, Esther is signed to Sony music and shares unique content on her boasting social media channels.  Follow Esther: instagram.com/estherabrami Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

06-28
36:39

Becoming a Quantum Physicist and Ballerina with Dr. Merritt Moore

In this episode we speak to Dr. Merritt Moore. Merritt is a quantum physicist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Oxford, as well as a professional ballet dancer for the Zurich Ballet, Boston Ballet, amongst others. She was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, and challenges the stereotypes for women in STEM to pave a new career path for herself. She is redefining what's possible for art, technology and the humanities by fusing the performing arts with robots. Follow Merritt: instagram.com/physicsonpointe Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

06-14
33:03

The Evolution of an Artist with Jeanette Getrost

Today we speak to Jeanette Getrost. Jeanette is named by Vogue as one of the most in-demand fashion illustrators, having partnered with Chanel, Dior, Fendi and Ferragamo. In this episode, we talk about the personal evolution of an artist, how to deal with failure, and how her art has evolved beyond fashion illustration.   Follow Jeannette: instagram.com/jeanettegetrost   Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast!   Bianca & Anna

05-17
31:56

How to Create a Compelling Influencer Strategy with Verity Park, Talent Manager at Gleam

Today we speak to Verity Park. Verity is a talent manager at Gleam working with the UK’s top digital talent, having conceptualised and launched popular sustainable lifestyle brand TALA with Grace Beverley. She is also the founder of Daily Flame, a female empowerment candle brand. In this episode we talk about building a personal brand and the do's and don'ts of influencer marketing.   Follow Verity: instagram.com/veritypark   Gleam Talent Agency: www.gleamfutures.com   Daily Flame: www.dailyflame.co.uk   Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast!   Bianca & Anna

05-03
36:57

Changing the Way Women are Viewed (and Judged) by Society with Lainey Molnar

Today we speak to Lainey Molnar. Lainey is an illustrator, social media professional and Hungary’s first fashion blogger, devoting her career to creating female empowerment illustrations to change the way women are viewed and judged by society. Follow Lainey: instagram.com/lainey.molnar Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

04-26
34:33

Etiquette as the Ultimate Confidence Booster with Jamila Musayeva

Today we speak to Jamila Musayeva. Jamila is a certified social etiquette consultant and the author of the book the Etiquette: The Least You Need to Know. In this episode, we talk about the fundamentals of body language, etiquette being the ultimate confidence booster, and how to have a proper afternoon tea!   Follow Jamila: instagram.com/jamila_musayeva Jamila's YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/JamilaMusayeva/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

04-19
45:09

How to Love with Relationship Psychologist Dr Alexandra Solomon

Today we speak to Dr Alexandra Solomon. Alexandra is a relationship psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, who wrote the books Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. In this episode, we talk about building relational self-awareness, the definition of love, and monogamy versus polyamory. Follow Alexandra: instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon Are you relationally self-aware? Take the quiz! dralexandrasolomon.com/loving-bravely-quiz/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Bianca & Anna

04-12
55:08

The Power of Networking and an A-List Service With Scarlett Gray, Founder of Glow & Dry

In this week’s episode we speak to Scarlett Gray the founder of Glow & Dry, an on-demand styling service which connects customers with A-list fashion and beauty stylists. We talk about how she began her career within luxury event & lifestyle management, to spotting a gap in the market for a tailored, on-demand beauty and styling service. Named Forbes 30 Under 30, Scarlett has a little black book to die for with a wealth of experience, and has provided stylists with A list clients and private members clubs, such as Annabel’s to runway fashion shows at Ralph & Russo and even Formula One! We dive into the the power of networking and how to provide true value to your customers and your employees by creating an empowering and thriving work environment. Tune in to hear about Scarlett’s journey and female-empowered entrepreneurial vision! Follow Scarlett on Instagram: instagram.com/scarlettgrayglow/ Glow & Dry: www.glowandry.com Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

08-10
42:10

Opening Your Mind, Finding Your Purpose and Living Your Dream Life with Dr Tara Swart

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Tara Swart, neuroscientist, PhD graduate, leadership coach and best-selling author of The Source: a book on self-development to open your mind and change your life. At the core of the conversation is the talk on self-development and mental health, where we discuss the importance of a brain and body connection, how to transform your mindset and why being in control of your brain is so crucial to your personal growth to live the dream life you desire. We discuss what the meaning behind “The Source” is, the concept of brain agility and neuroplasticity, and how to explain the Law of Attraction with a scientific background. Tara helps people to achieve mental resilience, improve their ability to manage stress, balance emotions and reach their peak brain performance. From journaling to creating a vision board, we discuss many practical exercises to put this into practice. We hope you find this episode insightful and inspiring, into how you can find your purpose and better shape your life! Follow Tara on Instagram: instagram.com/drtaraswart/ Read The Source: taraswart.com/the-source/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

07-20
43:07

Fear of Judgement, Changing Perspective & What Success Means to Us

In this week’s episode we talk about self-development: how we went from a fixed to growth mindset by changing our perspective on life and on ourselves. We also let you in on some of our darkest moments when we’ve felt low, and how we rose back up again. Plus our thoughts on living an extraordinary life and what success means to us. Your mind is malleable: you can be whoever you want, so why not make your life the best it can be? Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

06-29
43:16

Dating Again, Compatibility and Why ‘Diamonds are Forever’

In this week’s episode we talk about our latest on relationships, compatibility and chemistry, and the real reason behind why diamonds are forever.. We go into what our ideal relationship would look like, our key values and if we have a specific “type”?  Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

06-22
37:50

How Well Do We Know Each Other?! The Friendship Tag

In this week’s episode, we answer a ‘how well do we know each other’ friendship tag, talking about our style, our go-to cocktails, where we would travel to right now if we could, what our ideal birthdays would look like, our star signs and strongest attributes, and more! Tune in to get to know us even better... and see who knows the other best?! Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

05-18
01:00:42

Breaking Into Fashion with Natalie Salmon, Social Media Editor at Harper’s Bazaar

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Natalie Salmon, Social Media Editor at Harper’s Bazaar with an MA in journalism and a passion for Fashion-Tech. Coming from a multicultural background being both Brazilian and British, she has built an impressive career attending front row at Fashion Week, traveling the globe on press trips and interviewing key industry experts. As well as editor, Natalie also writes for her own column, The Modems, and shares her fashion, beauty and tech tips over on her growing Instagram. So tune in as we discuss what it’s like to work for an iconic magazine such as Harper’s, her go-to apps and advice for those looking to break into the industry at a time like this. Follow Natalie: instagram.com/nataliesalmon/ The Modems: themodems.com/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

04-20
36:27

The Future of Rental Fashion with Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder & CEO of By Rotation

In this week’s episode we are joined by guest Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder of By Rotation, the U.K.’s first fashion peer-to-peer rental app as seen in Vogue, Forbes, Business of Fashion and more. Following an impressive background working in finance, she decided to use her love for fashion and tech to launch By Rotation. We chat to Eshita on how she transformed her side hustle into a full-time business, and her thoughts on the future direction of circular fashion. Follow Eshita: instagram.com/arentyoueshita/ Download By Rotation: byrotation.com/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

04-06
36:49

Jennica Chiang on Reinventing E-Commerce in the Philippines and on Launching a Start-up in the Age of COVID-19

In this week’s episode we are joined by Jennica Chiang, Founder of Shop Suki, an early stage e-commerce start-up aiming to disrupt the way Filipinos shop online. At only 23, she has already accumulated a vast experience having worked for various fashion retailers before transitioning into the food industry where she secured a graduate role at Ocado, one of the largest British online supermarkets. Now, she has decided to launch an e-commerce business of her own back in her home country. Tune in as we discuss how her passion for data has inspired the launch of Shop Suki, the challenges faced in a tough market, how to take advantage of opportunity during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and on building a business for the people. Shop Suki: instagram.com/shopsuki.ph/ https://shopsuki.ph/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Anna & Bianca

03-30
40:39

Starting On Instagram: How much money do you really need to be a Fashion Influencer?!

Welcome back to a new episode of Girl Talk Mondays! In today's episode after a two-week break, Anna and Bianca sit down and catch up on their summer holidays while talking about a highly requested topic: starting on Instagram and blogging on a budget.  Tune in as we reveal exactly how we began, how to set your budget for fashion as an influencer, the best ways to keep up with trends and what you need to know about buying versus getting gifted.  Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

08-12
48:08

Could Your Personality Mean You Suit The Influencer Life? We Open Up with Andrea Cheong

In this week's episode we chat with Andrea from the fashion blog The Haute Heel on all things self-confidence and character building whilst doing a personality test live on the podcast! Find out what our personality type is, why we act the way we do and if a certain personality is meant to be on social media?! Follow Andrea on Instagram: instagram.com/fleurandrea/ Read her blog: www.thehauteheel.com/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

07-22
42:16

Women in Business: Disrupting the Art World and Forbes 30 Under 30 with Marine Tanguy

Join us in this week's episode as we chat with Marine, Founder and CEO of MTArt Agency about starting her own business as a young female entrepreneur, her agency being a game changer in the art world, and on being nominated as Forbes 30 under 30!  Follow Marine on Instagram: instagram.com/marinetanguyart/ MTArt Agency: www.mtart.agency Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

07-01
42:31

Women in Business: Being an Entrepreneur as a Millennial with Melisa Beleli

This week's episode is the first of our Women in Business series, where we talk to modern women about their business success, entrepreneurship and empowerment. Melisa Beleli is a Turkish/Swiss YouTuber with a following of over 300K, and has her own startups in travel, publishing, PR and more.  Follow Melissa on social media: instagram.com/melisabeleli/ Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca

04-29
57:49

How to Intern in Fashion & Our Work Experiences

This week’s episode talks all about fashion internships and how we gained our work experience in the industry! We cover the importance of internships whilst studying (or after!), where to look for them and how to get in, and the truth behind unpaid internships.. If you’re studying or looking to break into the fashion industry, this one’s for you!   Please do rate, review and subscribe on iTunes if you enjoy listening to our podcast! Xo Anna & Bianca    

03-11
01:07:09

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