Technology, Business Trends and Future of Work | The Sonya Barlow Show

AD |Sonya Barlow sits down with Joana Pais to discuss the freelancer mindset, her top networking tips, the future of work, and things to see in Portugal. Joana started her career in luxury travel before moving into technology, which means the skills she transferred made her more employable. In this episode, Joana shares her golden nuggets of never being without employment, finances, or a curious m...

Sonya Barlow chats to Jamie Haerewa, co-founder of Agile HRO, to discuss business travelling, gaining work experience, being a corporate girlie in a man's world, and how mentorship can change your life and how to start your business remotely. In this episode, learn how to be a successful businesswoman, how to navigate travelling for work, top tips when starting a business, what to see in Portu...

AD| Sonya Barlow meets Sandra Colaco, The Director of Marketing from Intercontinental Lisbon, to learn from her professional insights, discover Lisbon's hidden gems, and stand out with your professional brand. Learn what to see in Lisbon, things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, the day in the life of marketing managers, secrets to living a luxury life, and the power of mentorship. Things we cover :...

In this episode, Sonya Barlow sits down with entrepreneur Jane Gideon, who created one of the first sports analytics platforms, WellPlayed Sports, rubbing shoulders with NFL stars and footballers like Messi before stepping back and entering the scriptwriting space. She is currently writing about a Sri Lankan family and their experience as hostages with Saddam Hussein. Key Moments 03:00 - From stud...

Sonya Barlow interviews Brenda Darden Wilkerson, CEO of AnitaB.Org, on all things technology, women in technology and leadership. Learn how women of colour can enter technology and thrive as women in tech when women need to stop asking for pay raises and why rebellion is required if the technology change is to occur. This 20-minute conversation is a must-watch for all women in the technology secto...

Sonya Barlow sits down with Yashish Dahiya, PolicyBazaar, to discuss how technology is revolutionising the Indian market, how to build a billion-dollar business, lessons he wishes he knew at the start of his journey, the Indian marketplace and where the insurance industry is heading now that we are coming out of the covid 19 pandemic. Yashish built India's largest insurance aggregator valued a...

Sonya sits down with Ivy Kodjovi to talk about being the eldest sister in a black family, figuring out the job you love, working for Stella McCartney, questioning your faith, working for businesses and being a lucky girl. Grab your chai and let the sisters give you the life advice you wish you had in your twenties! Key moments 01:30 : Introduction to Ivy : HR, people, fashion, eldest child syndrom...

Sonya Barlow sat down with Abdallah Abu-Sheikh & Aspa Lekka at Web Summit Qatar on ultra apps, regulation and the future of innovation. Interestingly, some of the companies they spoke about are now being investigated by the EU for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This is a broader discussion we had at Web Summit Qatar. Search for: Tech trends, how to build an app., how to m...

Sonya Barlow interviews HelloMag's editor Melanie on how to enter the journalism industry, press trips, social media management, mental health and networking for opportunities. Plus, she has advice and recommendations for wellness and lifestyle in London. Video Chapters: 01:41 - Journalist Good & Bad Press Trips 04:00 - Press Trip in Turkey 05:00 - How to find unique angles for writing pit...

How to be a successful desi businesswoman with Nileeka, the founder of BollyCo Sonya Barlow sits down with Bollyco founder Nileeka Bose to discuss how she started her Bollywood business, dancing with the stars, balancing work with motherhood, teenage years and being a brown desi woman in the UK. - Being a desi women - Starting a business - Bollywood industry - Bollywood dances - Motherhood - How t...

How to make more money in technology: Women in tech, money and confidence /Sonya Barlow Sonya sits down with Carlotta to discuss : - What is the technology industry - How to ask for help - What skills the tech industry needs - Will AI take our jobs - The impact of mentorship - Studying abroad in Scotland and studying in the USA - Confidence and curiosity - Negotiating your salary - Leadership in t...

How to find your niche and network as a freelance journalist in the music, art and travel space with Kate Hennessy. Tea with Sonya is a series hosted by Sonya Barlow, interviewing people globally on all things travel, tech and upcoming trends in their industry. In this episode, Sonya Barlow (UK) sits down with Kate Hennessy (Australia) to discuss - - How to transition from your history degree into...

Sonya Barlow talks to Ginny Roberts, the founder and CEO of Karry London, about building a travel business over the pandemic, investing her own money, learning from failure, working in finance and finding freedom. Tea with Sonya with Ginny Roberts. Topics: money, travel, tech, finance, sustainable, black women. Karry London sponsored this episode - Products – The Karry London

How to become a senior features writer at the Evening Standard with Katie Strick. Sonya Barlow sits down with Katie Strick to discuss her journey into journalism, the right way to pitch for commissions, overcoming imposter syndrome, finding friends and launching her new podcast, London Love Stories. This podcast episode discusses : London, Travel, Business, Money, Salary, Writing, Journalism, Pres...

Tea with Sonya is an interview show hosted by Sonya Barlow whilst she travels the world. In this episode, Sonya sits down with viral youtuber and content creator Just Ivy Africa to discuss all things social media, taboo topics, Kenyan relationships, friendships, failure, money hacks and raising a family as a single mother. What do we discuss? - What are business, entrepreneurship and foundership -...

In this episode, we sit down with Cris Njoki and learn how she overcame family hardships and lost all her funds to become one of Kenya's most successful fashion household names. We touch on social media, influencing and community. What is Tea with Sonya? Tea with Sonya is a 6 part-series interview show hosted by Sonya Barlow whilst she travels the world. What do we discuss? - What are business...

In This episode, we sit down with Kalondu Musyimi to learn how she went from being a village to being a KISS 100 Presenter, Overcoming Rejection, Embracing her Birth Name and Showing up as her Full Self Online. What is Tea with Sonya? Tea with Sonya is a 6 part-series interview show hosted by Sonya Barlow whilst she travels the world. What do we discuss? - Presenting on Live TV and Radio - Blue ti...

Tea with Sonya is a travel and trends based interview show hosted by Sonya Barlow whilst she travels the world. Season 1 is filmed in Nairobi, Kenya. Sonya sits down with the business owner and mother, Georgina Kirungo, to discuss her life as a business person, how she's overcome failure, working as a mother and the fertility journey. What do we discuss? - What are business, entrepreneurship a...

Sonya Barlow sits down with Sanjeev Jandu, founder of Breathe Media and Heir to Zucchini Grocers. We discuss how she started her business, studying in the UK, fake friendships and failures, nepotism with her father's connections and dealing with an ongoing health scare. What is Tea with Sonya? Tea with Sonya is a travel talk show founded and hosted by Sonya Barlow. Season 1 is filmed in Nairob...

Sonya sits down with Wandia Gichuru to discuss her business Vivo, changing the fashion industry and taking it slow as a business person who is well known as an investor in Lions Den, Kenya. What do we discuss? - What are business, entrepreneurship and foundership - The challenges of being a woman running a business - Money not being a drier - Fashion in Kenya - How to balance life, work and busine...