Keep It Real With Khadija Podcast

Today we speak with Spencer Lodge . He is an Award-Winning Podcast Host & Business Strategis t, and is among Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai . After making waves in the international financial services and sales industries for over three decades, building some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces, and being honored with countless corporate awards, Spencer expa...

ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivation...

This week, Khadija is keeping it real with Linda Plant, one of Lord Sugar's most trusted and respected colleagues, and a regular fixture on BBC's The Apprentice as part of the now infamous “Interview Week” Linda has joined the show to discuss the new business landscape and how business leaders can do their part to restore confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's crucial in today's climate for bu...

Since finding fame as one of Lord Sugar's respected interviewers on The Apprentice, Linda Plant has gone on to create a specialised business success course, designed to empower anyone wishing to bring a new idea to market, and to provide guidance on how to successfully run a company. In this week's show, Linda discusses the beliefs that have led her to sharing her experience in this way, and how y...

Stephen Kelly's incredible journey through business has seen him head up some of the world's most successful companies. As the ex-CEO of Sage, and Micro Focus International, Stephen has led some of the most powerful and influential businesses in history, and by doing so has changed the way we work and think. Stephen joins Khadija today to discuss his fascinating business career, his philosophies o...

Despite placing as runner-up on the 2019 series of The Apprentice, Scarlett Allen-Horton's business acumen landed her a business deal with Lord Sugar, who acquired a huge stake in Scarlett's company, Harper Fox Global, a specialist recruitment firm dealing with executive-level talent. In this week's show, Scarlett joins Khadija to discuss her experiences on the show, the motivations and inspiratio...

It's a very high energy show today as Khadija is joined by Alan Barratt, the founder of Grenade, the high-performance product line that has taken the world by storm! Alan discusses his incredible rise to the top, the determination that turned Grenade bars into the number one-selling chocolate bar in the UK, and how Alan balances his success with his personal life. It's an incredible conversation a...

It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from, anxiety can unexpectedly strike down even the strongest of us. The risk of this is even greater due to the current crisis in the world. In this week's show, Khadija candidly discusses her approach to tackling anxiety, the mental health challenges she faces each day, and the invaluable effects of kindness in today's world. KEY TAKEAWAYS The first...

This week, Khadija goes from “Keeping It Real” to Keeping It Real Housewives Of Cheshire, as she chats to TV star and serial mumpreneur, Leanne Brown.  Khadija and Leanne talk about the challenges of quarantine and how she's keeping her family safe, the spark of interest that's caused Leanne to want to know more about the world, troubling labels such as “WAG", and the positi...

This week, Khadija keeps it real with the winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2019, Carina Lepore! Carina discusses how it feels to be Lord Sugar's new business partner, how she's teaching her family about the value of hard work, and the burning desire for success that drives her onwards and upwards. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes experiences such as The Apprentice, or other business opportunities, can allow...

For the past 25 years, Andrew Bloch has managed the public relations of not just VIPs and celebrities such as Lord Alan Sugar, but also on behalf of brands such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen. Andrew talks about the proven public relation formula that has led him to worldwide success, the continuous role of marketing and PR in the face of a worldwide disruption, and the delicate balance between celeb...

‘It's sh#t right now but it's not going to be sh#t forever, use the time positively' Khadija is with the Disrupters in the Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook group sharing live as she gets on a positive rant about what's happening in the world. She looks at what you can do to make positive use of the time and reflects on the ways you can prepare and be proactive. This is a great listen, Khadij...

In todays episode, Khadija is interviewed by Alex Sapala of The Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast! They discuss Khadija's entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with a cleaning business that she grew to a 6 figure business before taking part in The Apprentice.   KEY TAKEAWAYS I googled  the cheapest business to start, got some supplies and went out and got started I grew it...

Khadija is joined by the winner of The Apprentice 2018, Sian Gabbidon, and Camilla Ainsworth, the runner-up from the same year, for an informal chat about life in the house, life after the house, the friendships they forged during their time on the show, and the all-important question of who they would save if the house was on fire… KEY TAKEAWAYS Wherever Sian travels, it always seems to be...

In today's episode, your host Khadija features on Fire in The Belly (with Pete Lonton!) Pete and Khadija talk about the importance of self-development, the axiom that causes her to seize each day, the importance of optimism, and her empowering definition of what it means to have “fire in the belly”. KEY TAKEAWAYS For Khadija, the want and need for more to life, is the fuel that keeps h...

Sometimes life can come at you so fast, that you don't realise that you've suddenly become an adult. With two children (and one on the way), properties, and several businesses to take care of, life has suddenly crept up on Khadija. But what to do when this sense of overwhelm suddenly hits you? In her unique, humorous and relatable way, Khadija talks about going from carefree to responsible; from h...

After her sister's podcast debut some months ago, Khadija's five year-old daughter, Sorayah, has decided that now's the time to step up to the mic herself! Ladies and gentlemen, meet Sorayah, who's here to tell you all about her favourite subjects at school, grills Khadija on ice-cream flavours, her career plans, tells you why the banana went to the doctor's, and reveals her favourite candidates o...

One of the best ways to consume content nowadays is through podcasts. Not only does it save time, but it also helps you grasp ideas easier since you hear the emotions in the conversations.  In this collaborative episode, Catherine is joined by the Keep It Real with Khadija Podcast host, who is none other than Khadija, to talk about the world of podcasting – from pre-plann...

Since May of 2019, Khadija has been acting as mentor to Sarah Downs, the co-founder of Doqaru, a business consultancy based in Aberdeen, which focusses on the energy sector. The relationship between them both has flourished through their connection, as both are busy parents, as well as busy in business. In this special episode, Khadija and Sarah talk about how they met, why it works so well betwee...

Greggs promised their staff  7 million in bonuses thanks to the success of their vegan sausage rolls and in this episode Khadija reflects on the importance of employee bonuses and incentives, sharing some great examples from her own experience as both an employee and successful business owner. There are lots of things that employees consider important when working, in any sized company, and b...

‘#do one person at a time!' In this highly entertaining episode, Khadija is with fellow entrepreneur Kamila Wszolek who is a Serviced Accommodation and cashflow creation expert, who is nominated for the ‘Young Entrepreneur in a Growing Business' award in London. Kamila and Khadija are feisty and outspoken female entrepreneurs who are doing it their way and in this wide-ranging conversa...

‘There is no point in being an entrepreneur and staying under a rock' Today's episode all about entrepreneurship and what makes a successful entrepreneur. Khadija has loads going on with mentoring, events and running her businesses but having located a new business opportunity she wants to do it. Is this what makes her an entrepreneur? She explores the traits that are identified as being tho...

Khadija recently spent a very pleasant evening hosting the Apprentice 2018 candidates, and now's your chance to listen in on this amazing conversation. Hear from the likes of eventual winner Sian, Jasmine, Kayode, Kurran, Sabrina, and all your other favourites as they talk about how life has changed since then, and what they're up to now!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Camilla's nut milk product has gone on...

As part of Nick Bradleys 'entrepreneurial series', Nick is in conversation with our host, Khadija Kalifa! They discuss the journey Khadija has been on, what it is really like to be an entrepreneur and finding what you love then making it your vision.   This fascinating podcast is a must for anyone who wants to really know what it's like if you are ‘keeping it re...

In this episode, Khadija is with Traci Cornelius, successful entrepreneur and host of the ‘Women Rockin' Business' podcast.  They are both successful entrepreneurs and mums and in this entertaining and lively episode, they discuss their business journeys and the realities of managing children and running multiple businesses.  They are both ambitious and share how this is...