Reclaiming Bossy

If you add one thing to your 2026 reset, let it be breathwork. In this powerful and grounding episode, I’m joined by Lucy a breathwork and mindset coach who works with executives, leaders, and global companies to help them regulate their nervous systems, shift deeply ingrained patterns, and lead from a more embodied place. Lucy specialises in conscious connected breathwork, but in this conversatio...

Inspired by Spotify wrapped, this is my 2025 wrapped. Instead of stats or numbers, I’m sharing the 12 biggest lessons I learned this year, one from each month. 2025 was a full year. I launched my company, grew and evolved this podcast, brought it into video, built a team, graduated university top of my class, ran a half marathon, travelled across different countries, and got into my first relation...

🎧 An Important note before you listen We’re really sorry about the sound quality on this episode. We experienced a few technical issues during recording but the conversation itself was so valuable and informative that we decided to continue and share it anyway. Thank you for bearing with us me and the production team are working in a new studio for the next season so stay tuned…  But welcome to t...

If you’ve ever made a vision board, this episode is for you. And if you’ve never made one, it’s definitely for you… I’ve been making vision boards for over 12 years, and they remain one of the most powerful tools I use to ground my goals, visualise my future, and stay aligned with what I’m building. In this episode, I share how vision boards really work, why I create them every quarter, and how to...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of harassment, physical assault, and violence in public spaces, including a personal account of an attack that led to the founding of eNOugh. While the conversation ultimately centres on empowerment, innovation, and reclaiming safety, please prioritise your wellbeing while listening. If you are not in the emotional space for this topic today, here...

If you have ever felt intimidated by AI or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. We talk about how AI can be your  personal assistant, study partner, content strategist, and life optimisation tool. In this episode, I sit down with Ideja Bajra founder of Edvance Ai, to break down how you can use AI to make your life easier, smarter and more efficient. We cover everything from how to promp...

What if I told you that learning languages is actually really easy, you just need to find a method that works for you not the one the school system forced on everyone? Most of us grew up believing that learning a language is hard because school taught it in the most unnatural way possible: memorising endless vocab lists, doing grammar drills, and never actually using the language in real life. But...

In today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I sit down with Danielle Le Seur, a founding member of Nineten58 and one of the most dynamic generalist builders in the London tech ecosystem. Dani’s journey is full of grit, curiosity, and reinvention, from running a chicken business in South Africa as a kid to now helping ambitious partners turn high-leverage ideas into world-class software. At Nineten58,...

If you’ve been feeling drained, uninspired, or like life has been on autopilot lately, this one’s for you. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to put your own oxygen mask on first, reconnect with yourself, and find ways to fill up your own cup We dive into practical tools and mindset shifts to help you fill your cup again and prevent burnout, especially as the days get darker and c...

Its time for a rebrand, this is the start of a new era… For the last two and a half years, this podcast existed under the name Empower Sounds . It was about giving women a platform to share their stories. But somewhere along the way, I outgrew it, and it outgrew me. This episode is the story of that evolution. It’s about what happens when you realise you’ve built something that no longer reflects...

What happens when you walk away from a “safe” corporate path to build a creative life from scratch? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kimberley Verana, a UCL Geography graduate who left recruitment to become a tattoo artist. We talk about what it really takes to start over in your 20s ,from battling imposter syndrome and finding your artistic voice to navigating the unpredictable reality of...

In todays episode, I share exactly how I graduated top of my class at university, made the Dean’s List whilst starting my business, podcast, joining societies, studying abroad and still having a fun social life. I’ll walk you through the strategies, study habits and mindset that made it possible. If you’re a student (or soon will be) and you want to excel academically without giving up fun, commun...

On todays episode of the podcast,  I speak with Bhavika Jagwani about how you can become a paid speaker, and talk about things that matter to you. We also talk about how to build more safety and confidence as you step into visibility. We explore nervous system regulation, money mindset, self acknowledgement, fear of being seen, and the power of speaking your truth. Timestamps / Chapters 00:00:07 –...

On today's episode of the pod I talk about the fear of being seen. This is something that has been something I have struggled with despite talking on camera for a few years now and something I think everyone should work on because it has impacts not just for content and visibility in the media , but also your ability to speak up at work or in your friendships and relationships. In my experienc...

For today’s episode, I’m so excited to be joined by Samraddhi “Sam” Awasthi   22, South Asian, queer, post-LSE, London based (and sometimes everywhere else). She’s built a space of unfiltered honesty around study abroad, YouTube growth, identity, mental health, and creative life design, so I wanted to sit down and hear her story of being on YouTube almost 10 years and growing from 0 to 262K in tha...

Imposter syndrome almost stopped me from launching my business and podcast while still at university. In this solo episode, I share the exact mindset shifts and strategies that helped me overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and take bold steps as a young entrepreneur. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong in the room, or that you’re “faking it”, this episode is f...

Why should women settle for cycling gear designed with men in mind? In this episode of Empower Sounds, I sit down with Luca Kuhn, founder of LUCA, the women’s cycling apparel brand redefining what it means to ride in style, comfort, and confidence. What started as an ick with the “men in Lycra epidemic” became the spark for Luca to create something new a fashion-forward cycling brand built for wom...

Ever wondered how some conversations just flow and others don’t? After speaking to over 100 guests entrepreneurs, artists and leaders through my podcast and other work, I’ve discovered what truly makes a conversation captivating, memorable, and easy. In this episode, I’m breaking it down for you in just 17 minutes. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why most conversations feel awkward and how a simple...

If you’re a founder, or dreaming of becoming one, this episode is your essential starter pack. I’m joined by  Hattie Willis , founder of  GuessWorks  and  If We Raise , to break down everything you need to know about building, funding, and sustaining a company… We begin by stripping away the jargon and exploring the different types of entrepreneurs and what it  really  means to be a founder. From...

If I could talk about only one thing for the rest of my life, it would be this: learning how to learn. This is the skill that changed everything for me. It’s what helped me go from being an average student to making the Dean’s List at university, graduating top of my class, and having my dissertation nominated for a national prize. It’s how I taught myself Spanish from scratch, despite not being a...

Today we are joined by Olamide Ajisafe a true multi-hyphenate in the creative industry. Olamide is a writer, actor, and director who worked as an Assistant Director on Top Boy, has been part of the teams behind A Thousand Blows, Man Like Mobeen and other major productions, and later went on to write, direct and perform her own one-woman play Mothership at Theatre Peckham Fringe. We talk about what...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Empower Sounds !This episode marks my 22nd birthday, and I wanted to start the season by sharing 21 lessons I’ve learned at 21The past year has been full of growth and change and, both this podcast and I have grown so much. Since last year, we’ve launched on YouTube with video, moved into a studio, welcomed more incredible guests. This past year I’ve als...

This is your sign to start that thing you have been thinking about and I hope today’s episode is a useful tool to help you. What we cover today/ timestamps: Lesson 1 (04:43) The 70% rule and why perfection slows you down Lesson 2 (08:19) Learning to wait for the “yes” before you act Lesson 3 (12:27) How to focus on what’s most relevant to you Lesson 4 (16:13) What being truly coachable actually me...

Today we sit down with R&B pop star Niki Kini, whose journey through the highs and lows of the music industry is as raw as it is inspiring. From self-producing her early music to going viral on TikTok, Niki has spent the last 10 years building a name for herself, without waiting for permission. In this episode, she opens up about getting dropped by her label, facing racism and online hate, rec...

What if you didn’t have to choose between success and self expression? Between building a business and living a life you love? In this inspiring conversation, I’m joined by Erifili Gounari , a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder, writer, photographer, and the powerhouse behind The Z Link , the world’s first Gen Z social media agency We dive into how she: Grew her agency into a 25-person international team...