Launch that Ish

In this episode of the Launch that Ish podcast, we sit down with Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay and author of The Blend. Tobi founded My Bump Pay, a virtual platform that provides pregnant women and new mothers with the resources and support they need to break the glass ceiling in the workplace.

Throughout the episode, Tobi stresses the importance of community and resources for women who are trying to balance their careers and parenthood. She also emphasizes the importance of doing your research and asking questions so you can demand your worth.

Tobi also discusses her new book, The Blend: How to Successfully Manage a Career and a Family. In this book, Tobi shares her wisdom and advice on how to make working work for you, covering everything from the financial to the emotional aspects of working motherhood and from preparing for maternity leave to returning with confidence.

This Episode of Launch That Ish features Damilola Okuboyejo- Founder and Creative Director of By Dami Studios, the award-winning luxury design and gifting company.Her goal? To live a life of gratitude and intentionality and to inspire others to do the same, which she accomplishes through the world of deeply intentional stationery and gifting.

I’m incredibly excited to share the magic of Damilola with you. Her authenticity and brilliance are unmatched and in this conversation you will get a glimpse into how she never fails to show up as herself in every space she occupies.  We also speak about self-sabotage  and how a lot of times, we are the ones getting in our own way. We share our tips on overcoming self sabotage and also give our thoughts on the best tools and strategies needed to find success as an entrepreneur in 2023, including the importance of staying in your lane, what it means to be resourceful in today’s economy, and the often-overlooked magic of rest!

On this episode of Launch that Ish, Geomyra Pollard, a well-rounded life + biz coach for creatives stops by to discuss the important role Rest plays in truly thriving in your business. Geomyra and Kunbi talk about boundaries and how to enforce them; Delegation and how it’s a game changer; and the magical power of saying NO. This is a great episode for anyone out there who is overwhelmed and trying to navigate living a balanced, well-rounded life. 

About Geomyra: Geomyra Pollard is a well-rounded life + biz coach for creatives that aspire to create and live with grace, passion, and purpose. She is a systems and workflows guru and works with clients to implement systems into their homes and businesses. Through her coaching firm, courses, and podcast, Living Well-Rounded, Geomyra finds joy as the strategic support and encouragement for entrepreneurs seeking a thriving business and a well-rounded life!

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On Episode of 21 of the Launch that Ish podcast we have Fashion Designer and Founder of KAI Collective, Fisayo Longe. Listen in as we talk with Fisayo about the struggles of starting a fashion line, the influence of blogging, and her journey to becoming one of the industry's rising stars. Get ready to hear about her experiences and how she managed to rise above the ashes during the COVID-19 Outbreak. 

In this episode, we talk about:

·  How she went from blogging as a Finance trainee to entrepreneurial fashion (5:20-11:44)

·  What's so great about blogging? (12:30-13:36)

·   A beginner's guide to Fashion as a business (16:31-28:30)

·    Why listening to your clients can level up your game (31:50-33:10)

·    Dealing with copycats (42:10-46:50)

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Get your notepads out and prepare for a WORD! Episode 19 of the Perfete Podcast features the incredible Emily Ley, Founder of Simplified and The Simplified Planner®. a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. On this episode, we discuss Emily's incredible start, the lessons she learned along her way and her advice for budding and established entrepreneurs. We also discuss in detail what it means to Grow BOLDY  and chase a life that you truly want. This episode is well worth the listen. Get ready to learn! 

On episode 18, we speak to Dr. Adanna Steinacker- digital entrepreneur, motivational speaker and female empowerment coach. Adanna is also one-half of  Adanna-David, a couple who rose to fame in 2015 through a fun viral moment of them dancing on Instagram. 5 years later, Adanna (and her husband David) have transformed a single moment into a lucrative entrepreneurial career with multiple businesses and a beautiful family.

Amongst her many business ventures, Adanna is the co-founder of the influencer marketing agency 'Adanna & David Digital' that represents her brand as a family content creator, and has amassed a community of over half a million people. With a strong value rooted in equality, Adanna uses her digital presence to advocate for both gender and racial equality.

Having transitioned from clinical medicine to full blown entrepreneurship, Adanna's mission is to bridge the gap for black women who want to transition to entrepreneurship, beginning from a place of purpose

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Destination Event Planner Fallon Carter joins us on Episode 17 to discuss her chance journey into wedding planning and her evolution through the years. Fallon is a true believer in  cultivating a life that works for you not just in one aspect but in all.  She shares tips on achieving balance in one's life and the importance of creating boundaries not just for yourself but for your clients as well.

Fallon also talks about the role "manifestation" has played in her life and shares tips on how you can start to do the same in yours. This conversation is an essential listen for everyone looking to achieve balance in their life AND career. 

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We’re kicking off Season 2 of the Perfête Podcast with a bang! Our first guest is Cyndie Spiegel- a truth-teller, community builder and all-around badass dedicated to empowering women and motivating them to live more boldly to achieve true happiness. Cyndie is also an author, speaker and the founder of Dear Grown Ass Women™, a self-development community for women over the age of 35.  In this episode, we get to hear about Cyndie’s incredible journey from a decades-long fashion career into her purpose of community- building and business strategy. She shares awesome nuggets on liberating oneself and the importance of sitting in your discomfort. We also get to hear about her amazing community- Dear Grown Ass Women and the power of living in your truth.  

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On episode 14 of the Perfete Podcast we have super human and self proclaimed "dreamer"- Bolanle Williams-Olley. Bolanle is the CFO of Mancini Duffy, founder of She Builds Waves, She Builds Lives and Reach Nigeria. On this episode Bolanle discusses how she landed in the built industry and her 13-year progression through it, from junior project accountant all the way to CFO. She covers such topics as discipline and scheduling, knowing how to say “no”, avoiding overwhelm, and the importance of bringing your authentic self into everything you do. This is a really great conversation on powering through and how there's a season for everything. You don't want to miss it! 

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New Year, same sh*t: on Episode 13, Kunbi talks 10 super easy goals she can actually do in 2020. Caution: It's very "lazy-friendly" haha so grab a drink and let's plan our 2020 together.  

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Ozzy Etomi is a writer, feminist and communications strategist based in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2016, Ozzy was named one of the top 10% of writers on Medium, and is a leading voice in the feminist and gender advocacy space in Nigeria. 

On this episode of the Perfete Podcast, Ozzy reveals the inspiration behind her writing, how she found her voice and fine-tuned her path. How the women in her life influenced and empowered her voice (some, unintentionally) and how she has chosen to speak up no matter what.  We discuss everything from impostor syndrome to cancellation culture and how she handles backlash and criticism on her opinions. 

Ozzy shares advice on how women can uplift themselves in personal and professional space, and what we all can learn from the younger generation of women coming behind us . This episode is a MUST listen!

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This episode originally played as part of Endometriosis Awareness Month. Today’s guest on the Perfete Podcast is Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, a Physiatrist specializing in pelvic pain issues. She shares a plethora of knowledge about Endometriosis, including the history, symptoms, available treatments and pathways to a future cure. Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed treats everything from pain with sex, period pains, abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, urination issues to bowel problems. Anything is the pelvic region is her domain. As we dive into everything related to endometriosis, we will unpack known causes, how to eat, the official diagnosis, when surgery is necessary and so much more.

- What is endometriosis

- Known causes of endometriosis

- There’s no cure for endometriosis

- Pain generators

- The endometriosis diet

- Manifestation of pain

- Seeing the right doctor

- Officially diagnosing endometriosis

- ROSE study

- When surgery is necessary

- What to look for in an endometriosis doctor

On Episode 8 of the Perfete Podcast, beauty and lifestyle influencer Dimma Umeh joins us to talk about her inspiring  journey in the wellness industry.  She takes us through her personal stumble into beauty blogging, the struggles she has encountered as an influencer in Nigeria and how she has built a solid brand locally and globally.  Dimma also schools us on self-value and how she advocates for herself in an ever-evolving industry. She also gives tips for aspiring bloggers who are looking to make their marks in the creative space, so stop overthinking, planning and trying to predict how people are going to react. It's time to get started.  

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Are you living a purpose-centered life? Learn more about find your true purpose during this episode of The Perfete Podcast with Candice Coppola. Candice is the founder of Jubilee Events, former wedding planner, business coach, mentor and host of the Power in Purpose Podcast. Life might be calling you to do something more, that’s what purpose is really about! Are you helping and adding value to the people you serve? Candice will share how she got to where she is today as well as share sage advice about how to get sh*t going. From leading with purpose, starting a new business, to all things money, we dive deep into so many great topics. 

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