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Join host Polly Dhaliwal on the Girls In Movement podcast as she sits down with founders, entrepreneurs, and influencers from across the globe. Dive into inspiring stories, unique journeys, and powerful insights from women making waves in their industries. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply looking for some motivation, this podcast is your go-to source for real conversations with remarkable people leading the charge. Tune in for fresh episodes, and get ready to be inspired by the movement!
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Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Episode 32 of the Girls In Movement Podcast....
This has to be one of my favourite podcasts recorded, such an exciting story of how our 2 guests careers have developed as well as their exciting new project called Turbans & Tales.
Amit Amin & Naroop Jhoti came together over 10 years ago to work on a project with an unsigned musician, they straight away knew that they wanted to work at photographers & directors.
Fast forward to today, and they have hustled their way to the top - working with the likes of Tinie Tempah, 50 Cent, & Jay Sean to name a few.
They fell into the Singh Project, after recognising the popularity of ‘the beard’ across London. They noticed younger guys were fashioning a beard, when actually Singh’s have been doing this for hundreds of years.
They had their first exhibition for the Singh Project in London which then expanded to New York and grew extremely popular from then. They suddenly had press coverage, investors & PR interested to take the project to the next level.
Turbans and Tales was then launched and was recently featured in The Times.
“The turban has always played a huge role in the identity of India, worn at one time by all the major faiths of the nation. It was a symbol of status and respect. Now mainly associated with the Sikh identity, our book, Turban and Tales, is built around our hugely successful Sikh Project, a collection of portraits of British and American Sikhs.
This podcast looks at their early days, some amazing success stories in the music industry & each of their favourite projects. We then discuss their new project and of course advise to our listeners!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmitandNaroop
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/turbansandtales/
Website: https://www.amitandnaroop.com/aboutus/
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Welcome to Episode 31 of the Girls in Movement podcast. We were joined by author and founder Anshu Kotak @buytolet loose, who has worked smart & hard to get herself to financial freedom.
She was working in a corporate role for a few years whilst saving to put a deposit down on her first buy to let property - “I of course made sacrifices, but it’s completely doable”.
She then went on to buy a few more and suddenly realised her side hustle of purchasing properties was actually making her more money than her corporate day job.
“Everyone at my job, when I told them I was leaving wanted to know how I did it - so I kind of got tired of telling the same story and decided to write a book”
Anshu was #1 best seller on Amazon for her new book Buy to Let Loose, which essentially gives you tips on how to purchase your first property, what to look out for, complicated lingo made simple….and it is also accompanied with her app - which tells you how much you would need to purchase your first buy to let property or standard purchase.
Anshu gives some great tips on how to buy your first property whilst being on an average salary & some tips for young people on how to save their money and start building a investment profile from a young age.
“Spend time developing your career and academic timeline, but what’s just as important is your financial investment timeline…learn about money, learn about how to invest.”
Buy to Let Loose book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buy-Let-Loose-Property-Corporate/dp/1911475371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544692345&sr=8-1&keywords=buy+to+let+loose
Twitter: https://twitter.com/buytoletloose?lang=en
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/girls-in-movement-podcast/id1299777264?mt=2
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
We speak to Tuk Tuk Chai Co-founder Alex Thomas about the brand their recent trip to Kerla, where the story started, turning down Dragons Den investment & plans for 2019.
Tuk Tuk Chai has an authentic backstory to their brand, since developing the brand they are now being stocked in Sainsbury’s, Harvey Nicks and selling on Amazon.
Tuk Tuk Chai recently turned down Peter Jones investment of 100K to launch a day later on a crowdfunding platform where they successfully raised their funds in 24 hours.
Alex discusses the challenges of a startup and gives some tips around looking for investment & fundraising.
We discuss their recent trip to Kerala during the floods & how this idea was born in Kerala during one of the couples visits.
Tuk Tuk Chai has some big plans for 2019 so watch this space! If you have any questions for Alex post them in the comments below.
You can catch up on the podcast via iTunes & find out more about Tuk Tuk Chai via the links below.
Website: http://www.tuktukchai.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuktukchai/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tuktukchai?lang=en
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Friday Oct 05, 2018
Chris richards is an entreprenuer who currently has 3 businesses and is also an Actor/model. He is most known for his star role on BBC @onehotsummer2018. He has been acting as an extra since 2013 and had featured roles in commercials such as lucazade and Tv shows such as BBC bodyguard. He has a wide experience within the acting industry and has recently been signed to a talent agency @tmatalentmanagementuk. His goal is to inspire other to achieve their dreams and bring entertainment into the life of others!
We talk to Chris about his side projects, how they started, successes, challenges & exciting projects coming up in 2019.
He is working on an exciting project, he is the main role for a new upcoming web series called "Harmony".
Throughout Chris provides some great advice to young entrepreneurs, he answers one of my favourite questions with some sound advice.
“If you could give your younger self any advice what would it be?
- I would tell myself to start earlier, it takes time to achieve your goal!
- Learn about money management, it’s so important
- Go to as many business seminars & find a mentor - you can’t do a thing on your own! “
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindsetofrich?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetofrich/
Business: https://www.multiletsltd.com/
Business: https://www.richairportruns.com/
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Wednesday Oct 03, 2018
Welcome to episode 28!
NEVSAH is a World Spiritual leader committed to enlightenment. She is a recognized authority, who combines science and spirituality for physical, emotional, mental and psychological well-being. She is a motivational speaker, and the pioneer to create the functional breathing habit and the concept of consciousness and staying in the “now” through breathing and her Miracle Courses.
The IBF is an non-profit international network open to everyone interested in conscious breathing and breathwork. Ms. Nevsah F Karamehmet is a distinguished and highly respected international leader in the field of breath coaching, based on a 20-year track record of unrivalled expertise. She became a yoga teacher and a breath therapist in 2002 and opened Izmir’s first yoga and meditation center. Her journey took her to India in 2003, where she began training in the art of breathing techniques and therapies.
Website: www.nevsah.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevsahofficial/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nevsahf?lang=en
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Welcome to episode 26!
Today we speak to Farah Kabir and Sarah Welsh, Co-Founders of HANX . The first Condom brand designed by Women, for Women in mind.
HANX has already been featured in Marie Claire, The Guardian, Stylist & other publications - and it’s being recognised for smashing the stigma!
“We wanted to make condoms that we would be proud to buy, use and have in our bags and bathrooms. Ones that are natural. That smell nice. With beautiful packaging. Premium but discrete. Condoms that everyone would be happy to be seen with.”
Farah was an investment banker & Sarah was a gynaecology doctor, they both decided to quit their job a year ago and since then they have been launching HANX.
We discuss how they came up with the idea of the brand & the name HANX -
“We both used to call it Hanky Panky, so thought let’s shorten that to HANX”
The challenges of starting a business, the research and development stage to bringing the idea to life.
We then discuss exciting plans for 2018 with the hint of new products & taking the brand to different countries in Europe and the US.
HANX is a startup to follow, they have built a brand that is addressing an issue in cultures across the world and are currently the only brand doing this in Europe.
Website: https://www.hanxofficial.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hanx_official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanxofficial/?hl=en
Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-girls-in-movement-podcast/id1299777264
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Thursday Aug 16, 2018
Gemma Milne is a Science & Technology Journalist, a Keynote Speaker and the Co-Founder of Science: Disrupt. An organisation connecting the innovators, iconoclasts & entrepreneurs intent on creating change in science. She is also a Podcast Producer beyond Science: Disrupt, creating Siemens' first audio interview series.
Gemma has written influential tech pieces for BBC, Guardian & other brands.
We spoke to Gemma on a day where students everywhere receive their A-Level results and she discusses how she got into Science, took a path which made her happy.
We discuss her side hustle Science disrupt and some very exciting startups that are literally changing the world.
Website: https://sciencedisrupt.com/
Twitter: @gemmamilne
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gkmilne1/
Other resources: https://sciencedisrupt.com/posts/5-startups-feeding-the-world
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Savannah de Savary, is one of the most influential PropTech founder. Savannah talks about her journey to
Built-ID, an online platform and professional community that connects real estate developers with consultants. As one of the few prominent women in the PropTech world, she shared her views with us on women in PropTech.
How does it work:
Your profile is your base on Built-ID. It houses your projects, links through to your collaborators, and outlines what your company does.
It’s where potential clients, investors and occupiers are directed to when they find you, where they can message you and are kept abreast of your future work.
Savannah is working in a real niche area of technology startups, and is trying to influence other girls to explore this industry even further.
“We need to do more to make sure women feel welcome in this industry”
Throughout 2018 Built ID have reached critical mass, whereby leading consultants in the industry are members of built ID, they are now going to start rolling out their community engagement tool.
website: https://www.built-id.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Built_ID
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SdeSavary
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/built_id/?hl=en
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Episode 24 welcome acclaimed champion for women - Pinky Lilani.
We discuss her humble beginnings, developing her brand Spice Magic and pioneering change for women.
Pinky Lilani is founder and chair of a number of awards which attempt to recognise influential women and leaders: Asian Women of Achievement Awards; the Women of the Future Award; and, the Global Empowerment Award. She is an Indian cookery specialist, consultant and owner of Spice Magic Ltd
She herself received an OBE in 2007 for her work to celebrate women's achievements. She has been called one of Britain's most entrepreneurial women.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkylilani
Women of the future: http://womenofthefuture.co.uk/what-we-do/
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Valerie Stark is an entrepreneur and business women making her mark in the Digital Economy.
She is best known as the co-founder and CEO of the mobile app Huggle. Stark is also a board member at Bumble and working closely with Badoo.
Inspired by her personal experiences of moving from Moscow to London, Valerie Stark invented a totally safe way to meet people, that takes more into account than initial physical attraction.
Valerie provides insight into her research for Huggle, her ideas around creating the app and gives great advice around investment for a startup.
She has knowledge shared with the best in the industry, individuals like Whitney Wolfe, founder of Bumble.
Valerie has found an app which has gender balance and a real appetite from the market, 2018 she has some great plans to grow her team and the brand.
Huggle has logged over 50 million places, 3 million swipes each day, and over 120,000 messages each day!
Huggle: https://huggle.com/
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-girls-in-movement-podcast/id1299777264
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriyastark/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/valeriyastark?lang=en