Chik Chat

Being Black British isn't one-size-fits-all. From Zambian traditions to Irish humour, my identity is a rich mix of cultures, each with its own beauty and challenges. I celebrate every part of it but they don’t always celebrate me so let's get into it! In this week's Chik Chat episode I talk about what it means (for me) to be a Black Brit and how I’m navigating this as I plan to marry an Irish man.

What do you do when you realise you're not okay? In this week’s episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I open up about my personal journey and the best practices I've implemented to keep going. From not being able to leave the house due to anxiety to thriving in my career while navigating a depressive episode, I’ve learned that not all advice is helpful. So, I’m sharing practical, realistic solutions y...

What do you do when you’re struggling in life but your work is in front of a camera? In this episode, I’m opening up about the struggles we don’t often see online. From burnout to the pressure of always being 'on,' there’s so much that goes on behind the scenes. I talk about the mental health challenges that come with being an influencer, CEO, COO, 2025 bride, the firstborn daughter and what I’ve...

I’m a 2025 bride (I think…) and as an oldest daughter that also happens to be self-employed, there are some tips I wish I’d heard before we got engaged. Some of this advice might seem straightforward and you may have been like me and listened to it before without actually hearing it so don’t say you weren’t warned 👀 Let me know if you have any tips for a girl simply trying to survive!

This week on the Chik Chat Podcast, I was joined by Orla and had an amazing conversation about Race Equality in Northern Ireland and the world in general. Orla McKeating, whose pronouns are she/her, is an EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Leader, Entrepreneur, and Speaker from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 2019, Orla founded Still I Rise Diversity Storytelling, an initiative focused on provid...

Chik Chat Podcast Episode 2: I introduced you all to my boyfriend and now I am so ecstatic to introduce you to my fiance in episode 68! If you listened to the Black & White Thinking episode where we talked about marriage you will know I always planned to celebrate this man so be prepared because I’m ecstatic to be sharing my forever best friend with you lot!

On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, Asson joined me, it was amazing to catch up and get a life update about how it’s been since the last time we spoke. We get into talking about life, work-life, wins and of course our mental health. Asson Kasonde is a Zambian-born father of 2 (a boy and a girl), currently working in the finance sector in Manchester which is an exciting industry to be a part...

On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Wannie - a Dr., first born daughter and content creator. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Wannie since we were kids and thought it was about time we started the chat around being Zambian daughters - there will be more… Dr. Wannie, originally from Zambia and raised in the UK, is a medical doctor working in infec...

Can you change your life in 6 months? I think you can and I’m going to show you by ignoring my own embarrassment and being cringey.  Why? Because whatever I find cringey isn’t what someone else might find cringey and they might just be in the room I’ve been praying to be in… I’ll update you each month with where I am but I’m also hoping you join in! Also shout out to Lynn for making the video...

Setting boundaries in life is important however since meeting Ellie, I have found that systems can help firm your boundaries in both life and business. A LOT has changed since our last podcast together! Ellie moved halfway across the world after marrying a beautiful Irishman. This extroverted, perfectionist found the transition hit HARD! So she made a plan, she started Calibrated Concepts to have...

I recently had a conversation with my aunt where I asked how she built a business empire whilst being the oldest sibling. Her answer didn’t give me the comfort I had hoped for until I realised that my path is MY path. I have been taught as best as I can by the most amazing women so it is on me to take the parts that resonate and do the work I need to do to live a happy life. I have talked a lot ab...

Talking about mental health takes a lot of vulnerability and doing something about your mental health takes a lot of strength. I decided to go back because G went back for the sake of us having a stronger relationship. His strength pushed me to want to be better for myself and for us. Going to therapy the first time around took a strength in me I didn’t know I had and this time around, I’ve decide...

As children we were told if we went to uni we would get a good job and then when we were growing up we were told a masters would set us apart from the rest but for some of us that wasn’t the case. In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, myself & Adesola talk about our experiences of both coming out of uni with a corporate job. Whilst I was made redundant, that has allowed Adesola the opportu...

Growing up in England we didn’t really know much about Irish history but at the same time, as a black British-Zambian, it has also been a familiar story as I’ve learned it.  In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I am joined by Maureen who I met online before fate brought us together in a short film celebrating black hair and black female empowerment. In my journey of searching for my auth...

So many people think just because you have a following online means you plaster all of your life on there - you’d be wrong. Not everything you see on social media is real so here are a few things you might not know about myself and G. Let me know if you want to know more!

Starting a business is hard, running a business is hard and doing this in a new country is harder than you can imagine! Luckily for me and Jess, we don’t need to imagine because we’ve done it! In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast we talk about starting businesses against our dads guidance, moving to Northern Ireland and the power of loving our hair. I really hope you enjoy this episode because...

It’s that time of year where most of us want to give up on our goals, however I seem to have found a few hacks and ways to trick myself into consistency so I thought I’d share them with you in the hopes they help you too! How are you doing with your goals 👀

What do you get when you mix a firstborn daughter with a man who gives her a soft life? Systems so she can be a better lover girl 🤣 In all seriousness, whilst I’ve taken my goal to get G to retire at 38 very seriously, I have been feeling a bit anxious about how much I’ve taken charge. Whilst clients hire me to sort them out, I’ve been called OTT so I have been worrying it’s been a bit much for G...

Did you know I’m a pregnant divorcee? Neither did I! 👀 Being a content creator/influencer opens you up to a lot of scrutiny from people that think they know you AND THEN there’s the other side of it where people make up actual lies about you.  I was recently targeted by a podcast bro (if you know, you know) and it reminded me of a few things: The internet can be a dangerous place It’s on us...

I love meeting other creatives but when those other creatives also happen to be Zambian, it’s so exciting! I’ve followed Sam for years and he has inspired me to get back to vlogs. From humour to creativity, Sam has it all! A little more about Sam: My name is Sam but I go by the name Big Sam on social media. I was born and raised in Zambia but I’m currently living in the US. I am 25 years old and I...

As the oldest child and daughter in an immigrant family, the older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve questioned how I feel about becoming a mother. Whilst I’m not around anyone day to day with kids, I follow women like Daphine who make me look at motherhood in a different light - a more positive light may I say! A bit more about Daphine: My name is Daphine, pronounced (daphne, the i in my name throws eve...

According to the dictionary, the term parasocial relationship refers to a relationship that a person imagines having with another person whom they do not actually know, such as a celebrity or a fictional character. This often involves a person feeling as though they have a close, intimate connection with someone whom they have never met due to closely following that person (or character) in media,...

At the start of 2023, I decided I wanted to become a millionaire because: I work with them and see a life I want My word of the year is freedom and what gives you more freedom than becoming financially free  Whilst I knew this wouldn’t happen overnight and I in fact don’t have £1m in my bank, I have grown CFM to a 7-man team, I am currently recording for a show where I will be one of the main...

Ever wondered what it’s like to work from a remote agency? Well, you’re about to find out! Meet Adesola: "I am a Marketing girlie and UGC creator and I am currently getting my master's degree in International marketing while working as a Content Assistant. I recently moved to the UK on my own and it has been interesting being far from my family and learning to be more independent." I found Adesola...

Most people want financial freedom. Some do it through product-based businesses, some through service-based businesses and some do both. In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I’m joined by Benjamin Chiuriri. Family man, pharmacist and property entrepreneur. We discuss getting into property, the lessons learned from running businesses then transferring those skills to property and finding the b...