Coffee & Oysters: The London Business Babe Podcast

Meet Ash K Halliburton - art/creative director, production designer, and creative life strategist. In this episode of Coffee and Oysters, the London Business Babe Podcast, Ash shares her unique journey from modelling to the film industry, emphasising the importance of mental health and building sustainable creative careers. She discusses transitioning to directing, creating inclusive spaces in the...

Meet Jaz Marfo , a certified career coach for high achievers who emphasises the importance of creating growth and change through anti-hustle. Jaz shares insights on balancing a fulfilling career without burnout, discussing her personal and professional journey, the significance of boundaries, and the practical strategies she employs. We talk about the obsession with overworking, optimising work ho...

Meet Chloë Davies , social impact consultant and award-winning social impact agency founder of the It Takes A Village Collective , as we delve into Chloë's illustrious 20+ year career in retail, advertising and social impact work. Chloë discusses the significance of volunteering opening doors in her career, the power of transferable skills, and the importance of community. She also provides insigh...

Meet Sara Chandran , founder of Fresh and Fearless, a DEI consultancy launched in January 2020. In this episode of Coffee and Oysters, Sara shares her journey inspired by firsthand experiences of discrimination and inequality, leading to a career in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sara discusses her creative approach to serious DEI work, the importance of client relationships, and balancing cons...

Meet Shakaila Forbes-Bell , award-winning fashion psychologist and best-selling author of "Big Dress Energy." Shakaila has collaborated with fashion brands and been featured in international publications including The Times, i-D, Grazia, Marie Claire, CNN, Shortlist, and Who What Wear. Follow Shakaila's inspiring journey from her call center days to becoming a sought-after expert in fashion psycho...

Meet Vesta Adofo , founder of The Admin Cure , a virtual support agency. Vesta brings almost two decades of administrative and business strategy experience to her clients, helping founders and CEOs stay in their zone of genius while ensuring their business backend runs smoothly. From her early days as a science girly to her journey becoming an award-nominated content creator, Vesta's systematic br...

Meet Candace Salters , a digital marketer, blogger, and one of London’s top travel content content creators as Candace Abroad. Candace shares her journey from Florida to becoming a full-time content creator in London. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your worth, creating authentic content, and leveraging skills from past experiences as an entrepreneur. Candace also reveals her new venture,...

Meet Ettie Bailey-King , an inclusive and accessible communication educator and founder of Fighting Talk. Ettie shares her journey from corporate to founding her own business, the importance of inclusive communication, and the practicalities of running a one-person team. She also discusses effective client management, outsourcing tasks, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional lif...

Meet Jade Buffong , founder of Mane Hook-Up , a platform connecting women with Afro hairstylists. Jade shares her journey from marketing to entrepreneurship and how she created solutions for underserved communities. She dives into the challenges of building a tech startup, the importance of visibility, and striking a work-life balance. Plus, discover Jade's beauty essentials, favorite London spots...

Meet Caroline Marshall , founder of the multi award-winning agency Upsource. Caroline shares her journey into the virtual assistant industry, how motherhood influenced her career, and the importance of self-care while managing a growing business. Discover the nuances of transitioning from EA to VA, the benefits of flexible work, and why communication is crucial for client relationships. Caroline a...

Meet Lizzie Damilola Blackburn , bestselling author of "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?" as she shares her journey of writing a viral book while preparing for her second release "The Re-Write," coming out on February 13th. Lizzie discusses the importance of representation in literature, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with writing. Learn about the intricacies of the publishing world, effe...

Meet Nicole Waters , founder of Cliq 24, a social media strategy consultancy. Nicole shares her journey from nano-influencer to social media strategist, while detailing the challenges and strategies of remodeling her business and going back to a 9 to 5. Learn about the importance of storytelling in social media, her essential tech tools, and maintaining work-life balance. Nicole also reveals her p...

Meet Phoebe Ellis, co-founder of the beauty brand Caribé - an innovative self-tanning mousse for people of colour. In this episode, Phoebe discusses the intricacies of formulating a unique product, the challenges and lessons learned in the beauty industry, and the importance of community building and slow living. Discover her strategies for marketing, personal organisation tips, and her favorite L...

Meet Arta Ramaj, co-founder of ThreeSixty Finance. Follow her fascinating journey from geography student to chartered accountant and angel investor. She openly discusses navigating imposter syndrome and building her professional network in London. Discover her entrepreneurial challenges, passion for financial modelling, and proven networking strategies. Arta shares insights into her favorite Londo...

Meet Shayna Marie, a radio presenter and DJ from London, who hosts the Capital Extra Breakfast Show and is the founder of the Fitness Community Ryda Studio. Shayna shares her journey into radio and DJing, balancing multiple passions, and her vision for Ryda. They discuss the challenges of the fitness industry, effective business strategies, and personal well-being. Plus, discover Shayna's beauty a...

Meet Abadesi Osunsade, the founder of Hustle Crew and Techish podcast co-host. She opens up about her path from facing workplace discrimination to shaking things up as a DEI consultant in tech. She gets real about tackling tough conversations, riding the waves of economic ups and downs by switching between B2C and B2B, and why she chose to bootstrap instead of chasing VC money. Plus, she spills th...

This week, join host - me, Frances Odera Matthews - for the first episode of 'Coffee and Oysters: The London Business Babe Podcast,' as we embark on creating a relatable and unfiltered resource for London’s Business Babes. Before kicking of with guests, learn about my journey to becoming a full-time Certified Notion Consultant at The Notion Bar, pivoting towards more authentic business strategies,...