OPEN UP with Amira

Let's ditch the new year, new me narrative. And instead let me take you through the tools you need to not just start your year strong but to really set yourself up for success, whatever that means to you. In episode 1, I'm sharing why the words you speak to yourself will always be the most important words you'll ever speak. And if you're being nonchalant about this, it's going to stop you achievin...

Most people talk about values, but few actually live by them. Think about it—how many times have you written down a value like ‘honesty’ or ‘kindness,’ only to make decisions that don’t align with it? If that hit a nerve, then this week's challenge might be for you. Today, we’re not just talking about values; we’re diving into how to define, live, and make decisions based on them. By the end, you’...

Here’s the truth.... Big changes don’t come from big actions. They come from the small, consistent things you do every day. It’s called the power of marginal gains and whilst that might sound a whole lot less exciting, it’s a game-changer if you want to achieve your goals this year. Marginal gains come from making small, incremental improvements in various areas of your life. While each change mig...

Most people dream too small. They set safe, achievable goals because they’re afraid to fail. But here’s the thing: the only way to create the life you truly want is to dream so big it scares you. It's the final week of The Playbook Challenge and today we're talking how to dream big, visualize your ideal life and develop the mindset to make it happen in 2025. This is your four-part series designed...

In this episode, we’re switching things up and Louis takes the driving seat as today's podcast host. Together, we break down the concept of "marriage meetings," diving into why we started doing them, what we include in our meetings, and how they’ve helped us stay connected. Whether it’s discussing goals, checking in on each other’s feelings, or making plans for the future, these meetings have beco...

In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into how we communicate, love and fight. You've heard us talk about the differences in our styles on social media but you'll hear how this plays out in our day to day life and the lessons we've learnt along the way. And yes we're getting real about how we fight too. It’s an open conversation about how we've learned to understand each other better, even w...

In this episode, Louis Q is back for part 2. We’re sharing the story of how we met (spoiler: no dating apps were involved) and reflecting on some of the healing we both had to do before we had even met. For me it was working through trust issues and for Louis this centred around processing loss. It’s an honest conversation about how those experiences shaped our relationship from the start and how...

Welcome back to a brand-new season of the podcast! We're kicking off this season with a very special episode, and I couldn’t be more excited (maybe a little nervous). This time, I’m joined by none other than my husband, Mr. Quaye, making his first-ever appearance on the podcast. To celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary, we’re sitting down for a candid chat about our journey together. In this...

Does anyone ever really talk about how hard friendships can be? And why losing them can feel just as hard as a romantic break-up? In today's episode, Amira shares how to navigate and communicate through your changing friendships, why every friendship isn't for life and when your expectations might be misaligned. We tend to have rigid pre-conceived ideas of what friendships should look like but may...

In honour of International Women's Day earlier this month, how to show up confidently at work and speak up professionally, Amira's bringing you a medley of topics to equip you with the conversational skills you need. Think of this as your 101 work survival guide. She takes you on a deep dive through imposter syndrome and reminds you why it might not be the worst thing that's happened to you. And i...

Charlotte and Olivia launched Toco in 2017 after feeling frustrated by the lack of options when it came to finding high-quality, 'cheeky' swimwear in the UK market. Having been spoilt for choice throughout their late teens and early 20s with vibrant, bold and flattering cuts bought in their Mum's home country of Trinidad, they decided to solve their problem and set to designing their first bikini...

This is a highly requested episode and one of the questions Amira gets asked the most is how she fits so much into her day. Whilst she is an organisation queen she shares her system and how this could work for you. In today’s episode she’s breaking it down into 3 sections so you know exactly what you’re prioritising and why, how to plan in a way that works for you and what works on a month to mont...

Amira sits down with Daisy Morris, a social media strategist and founder of social media consultancy and online community, The Selfhood. She is also a TEDx speaker and author of Community Is Your Currency, a book which has been dubbed as ‘the social media bible’ by Refinery29. Clients and collaborators of Daisy range from tech companies such as Microsoft and Adobe, to mental health organisations s...

One of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. And a huge way to improve and harness this is controlling your negative self-talk, the unhelpful stories you’re repeating and challenging your beliefs. Especially if you’ve got some big goals you want to achieve this year. This is a subject Amira passionately loves to talk about. In the next 30 minutes you’ll identi...

Tasha is a qualified psychotherapist, award winning content creator and author of Real Talk.  She’s on a mission to destigmatise therapy, make mental health and wellness talk feel relevant and inclusive. Being a black British second-generation immigrant, plus-size woman in the therapeutic field is a rare but important perspective to bring in for systematic change. Her hope is to influence positive...

You know that romantic love is that type of love that can have you in your feelings. But it’s not the only type of love we should be looking for if we’re hoping for a life filled with happiness, healthy relationships and a career we love. It’s self-love. It’s something that feels like an airy concept, leaving many of us feeling at a loss of how to actually, practically apply this to our life, rega...

As Maria is currently writing her auto-biography (and one I cannot wait to read), today we have the privilege into her world and how she keeps evolving throughout every chapter of life Maria is the Founder and Director of MARIA TIBBLIN LTD, a Medical & Health promoting Interior Design Firm. Maria is an advocate about the pivotal link between wellbeing & holistic design, and how environments impact...

This week’s episode we’re talking about giving yourself the permission slip to start the new year in the way that you need. There’s no right or wrong way to do this. As the beginning of the year seems filled with a huge focus on resolutions, goals and achievement, Amira shares her blueprint for building new habits and why you need them if you want to change a few things in your life. You’ll walk a...

Today’s guest is The Self Development Coach aka Johnny Lawrence who is a certified behavioural change coach and a sought-after speaker. Johnny is a childhood witness to domestic violence and a survivor of physical child abuse. Due to what he witnessed, he later developed a problematic relationship with alcohol as he struggled with his traumatic memories of the past and used this as a method of cop...

In the next solo episode in this season Amira recorded a highly asked-for episode - how to plan a wedding and do it in less than 6 months. She talks through why non-negotiables are important, what you should be spending on your wedding ‘production’ and how they both created a vision that was authentically representative of them. And she might be adding ‘unofficial wedding planner’ to her CV in the...

Today we have our first guest episode of Season 5. I’m joined by Elizabeth Ruddick who is the founder and designer of 29 Atelier which is a bridal brand created for the eco-conscious bride. However,they’re currently expanding to include a range beyond bridal wear, so check them out if you’re looking for sustainable clothing, inspired by British heritage and an effortless French chic. Liz shares he...

We’re back! It’s the first episode of Season 5 and do we have some newness for you?! There’s been a few changes around here, both professionally and personally, so in today’s episode Amira’s sharing exactly how she manifested her dream wedding dress, in just a few months. Now if you’re one of our male listeners or couldn’t care less about getting married, you’re going to want to stick around for t...

It’s the final episode of season 4! Thank you for being here, for listening, sharing with a friend and has given you the inspiration, the motivation and the tools to understand yourself better and improve the relationships in your life. I thought we’d end this season with a personal share of just 5 of the communication lessons I wish I’d learnt sooner. And I’m going to guess that you might be able...

It’s the final guest podcast episode of the season! What a season - I hope you’ve enjoyed it, found episodes that have resonated with you and loved the guest episodes where they get vulnerable with us. We’ll be taking a break before we’re back in the studio for season 5 where we’ll be aiming to make it even better. Today I’m joined by Sarah Elisabeth, a certified Women’s Health Coach specialising...

In the penultimate solo episode of Season 4 we’re discussing stress responses aka your fight, flight or freeze response and why it’s stopping you communicating in the right way. Often we find ourselves in conflict, blissfully unaware of our stress response being activated long before the heat or intensity of the conversation you now find yourself in. And it’s at this point we can wonder exactly ho...