Level Up With Lu

This week I'm thrilled to introduce my guest who is a speaker, blogger and author - Urmi Hossain. 

Urmi is Bengali by blood, Italian by birth and currently lives in Canada. She works in the financial services industry and is a holder of the CFA charter, one of the highest designations in the financial industry. 

Urmi is also an advocate for women's empowerment and uses her passion to educate young girls and women. In her spare time, she loves to read, promote self-development and practice Muay Thai.

TOPICS:

• Navigating cultural identity and Urmi's book "Discovering your identity, a rebirth from interracial struggle."

• How to become a self-published author 

• Developing a mindset of resilience

• The importance of representation and much more.

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Urmi's Instagram

Urmi's Book

On this spontaneous episode, I catch up with my good friend Pelumi for a discussion on life working in healthcare, personal growth goals and stoicism.

Pelumi's instagram: @pelumskii

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This week, we talk digital self-care, content creation, being a third culture kid and maintaining healthy boundaries. 

My very special guest this week is Akua Aubrey.

Akua is a content creator and podcaster. She is 1/2 of NoShade Podcast -  a podcast which has no limits to the topics discussed, from social issues to everyday life experiences. Akua and Esther (My Own Royalty) keep it real and honest, with a sprinkle of shade.  

TOPICS:

• Akua's journey with personal growth and podcasting

• The real behind content creation whilst having a full time job

• Our experience being Third Culture Kids

• Digital self-care and how to stay more present 

• Healthy boundaries: Why we struggle to communicate them and how to maintain them

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Akua's instagram: @akuaaubrey_

NoShade instagram: @noshadepod

On today's episode, we discuss money, financial well-being, social media and lifestyle.

My very special guest this week is Shay 

Shay works full time as head of financial crime operations. She also owns an event planning company, offering bespoke planning for events like weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties (to name a few).

She is passionate about creating content on financial wellbeing, career and lifestyle which she does through her platform - Slay With Shay.

TOPICS:

• Financial literacy, well-being  and independence

• Toxic money habits and how to improve your finances 

• Why it's important to start planning for retirement at a young age

•  The impact of social media and financial well-being and much more

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Shay's instagram: @slaywithshayuk

This week we're joined by Ola and Leon. 

On this episode we discuss male self-esteem, personal growth, manhood and stay at home dads. 

Ola is 1/3 of the TEAM CH.O.C podcast - a podcast by three childhood friends who share their different perspectives on life in an entertaining way.

Leon moved from Bristol to London at 19 to begin his career. 

TOPICS:

• Personal development and self help tools: How helpful are they?

• Making an impact in the world 

• Self-esteem and dealing with insecurities as a man 

• Gender roles, expectations and respect in dating and relationships 

• External confidence vs Inner confidence

• Tips to improve confidence and much more. 

Ola's Event

Ola's podcast

Leon's London Rookie page

This week, we talk strengths, mentorship and value-led visiblity in the workplace. 

My amazing guest this week is Mary Mosope Adeyemi. Mary is an award-winning investment professional and a purpose-driven woman. Over the years she has spent thousands of hours focusing on early career professionals - developing, executing and managing talent recruitment and training programs. She has a passion for personal development and career growth which led her to create her organisation viShebilitiy and write her book - Visible Strengths. 

Visible Strengths is the guide that will help you accelerate, reposition, or fully reset your diverse and exciting career so that it grows you, provides for you, and inspires you to continue reaching higher heights.

TOPICS:

• The importance of understanding your natural gifts and talents 

• How to craft your work around your strengths

• How you can use your talents to solve problems at your workplace 

• Value-led visibility strategies in the workplace

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Mary's instagram:  @marymosope_adeyemi

Visible Strengths Book 

This week, Lu shares her experience with birthday blues, reflections on the past year and lessons for the next chapter.

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This week's episode shines a spotlight on breast cancer awareness and racial disparities in healthcare. We also discuss how to advocate for yourself.

Our special guest this week is Camille Johnson.

Camille is a business consultant who works with product based business to help them grow and scale. She is also a breast cancer survivor and the co-founder of Pink Ribbon Lingerie - an award winning lingerie business which specialises in mastectomy lingerie, clothing and swimwear. 

Pink Ribbon Lingerie Instagram: @pinkribbonlingerie

Breast Cancer Now 

CoppaFeel

Black Women Rising 

References:

Are hair relaxers causing breast cancer in black women? 

How are people from ethnically diverse backgrounds impacted by breast cancer?

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Level Up With Lu is back! 

This week,  Lu shares a life update and tips on how to get your life back on track.

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On this week's episode, we talk fear, self-sabotage and crushing end of year goals.

Today’s guest is Madelaine Coelyn, a certified life coach who works with entrepreneurs to help them blast through income plateau and skyrocket their success. 

Through her work in neuro-coaching and energetic change, she is passionate about helping people cultivate their presence and breaking through self-imposed glass ceilings.

TOPICS:

• Viewing fear as a catalyst

• Why we self-sabotage and how to overcome it

• How to build momentum and achieve your end of year goals

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Madelyn's instagram: @thecloutcollective

On this week's episode, we discuss how to be confident in your decisions, take control of feelings and dismantle limiting beliefs.

My awesome guest today is Kathleen Kelley, a physical therapist and university professor of physical therapy. 

Kathleen is also a certified life coach who uses her experience in neuroscience, education, yoga, meditation and health care to coach health care workers who are feeling overwhelmed and heading towards burnout. 

TOPICS:

• How your thoughts are at the root of everything

• Tips to navigate difficult decisions 

• How to take control of your feelings 

• Eliminating limiting beliefs

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Kathleen's Website 

On this week's episode, we talk femininity, having a high value mentality and self-investment. 

My beautiful guest this week is Cat Shanu.  Cat is a femininity expert and coach, ambitious go-getter and lover of luxury. 

She is also the CEO + founder of The Femme Guide - a community of feminine and ambitious women who know their worth. 

The Femme Guide’s mission is to help redefine what femininity is for the modern day woman through providing support from online courses and one-to-one coaching, clarity and transformative steps. 

She is passionate about showing women how she went from ugly duckling (her words, not ours) to swan. But with an emphasis on not having to become a whole new person, but rather through enhancing the attributes they already have.

TOPICS:

• How to balance ambition and femininity 

 • The transition of femininity over the decades 

• Using feminine energy in your personal development journey

• What it means to be 'high value' and how to develop a high value mentality

• Tips to start tapping into your femininity today

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Cat's instagram:  @catshanu

Cat's website

Can men and women truly be friends?

This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into male and female friendships, navigating dating as a Christian, love and  everything in between.

My lovely guests this week are best friends Kojo Ampadu and Christabel Yeboah. 

Kojo is a full time content creator and the creator of the YouTube channel - Little Black Book 91.

He is also a relationship coach and part time justice warrior within the Christian community. 

Christabel is a Women’s Rights Activist and the founder and CEO of HerSana. 

HerSana is a Non-profit organisation which works tirelessly to end violence against black women and girls in all its forms. 

TOPICS:

- Male and female  friendships

- Modern culture and the unhealthy effects on relationships

- Gender roles: Expectations and Equality between men and women

- Do Women Have High Standards and Men Have Low Qualifications?

- The Christian Dating Scene

- Feminine and Masculine Energy

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Kojo's instagram: @littleblackbook91

Kojo's YouTube Channel

Christabel's instagram: @christabelkyeboah

Hersana Website

Is productivity something you struggle with? 

In this week's episode, I sit down with Simone Little to talk about productivity, how to deal with stress and being overwhelmed when you first start a business and the lessons she’s learned along her journey as a female entrepreneur.

Simone Little is a Business Productivity Coach and Strategist who helps busy female CEOS grow revenue, ditch burnout and achieve work life balance to enjoy the fruits of their entrepreneurial labour. With over ten years experience as a business owner, Simone uses her experience to help clients make wise use of their time, energy and resources.

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Simone's instagram: @thesimonelittle

Simone's website:  http://www.thesimonelittle.com/

On today's episode, we talk about living on purpose and turning negative situations around.

My guest is Terry Tucker, a business owner and motivational speaker.  Prior to this, Terry played collage basketball, graduated from the Citadel and started a career in law enforcement. He became a SWAT hostage negotiator and has also worked as a hospital administrator, marketing executive and high school basketball coach. 

Terry is the author of 'Sustainable Excellence - Ten Principles to Living Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life'. 

His biggest health challenge inspired him to encourage and inspire people with his website, Motivational Check.

“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.” —Fred DeVito

TOPICS:

- Daily habits to build your mental strength

- Principles to live an extraordinary life of purpose

- How to turn life's lemons into lemonade

- How to live a life that is true to yourself

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Terry's Website:  www.motivationalcheck.com

Terry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS

"Don't aim for perfection, aim to be better than yesterday."

Welcome back guys!

On today's episode, Lu talks with life coach Justine Cochrane about motivation, perfectionism and mental health.

Justine was able to turn her life around in her 20's through coaching. She learned how to manage her mind, thrive in her business and create a life she loves. 

Today, she helps women obsess less so they can create more. She's helped clients hit their goal weight, build 6 figure businesses, write books and create fulfilling relationships. 

TOPICS: 

- The science behind motivation and how to stay motivated

- How perfectionism affects productivity 

- Tips to improve your time management and make the most out of your days

- The link between perfectionism and mental health

- How to stop measuring your self worth on external achievements

- Tips to overcome fear and anxiety.

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Justine's Website: https://www.justinecochrane.com/

Daily Motivation Workbook: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cfe9c8cc5a9dd00013a3f2a/t/6088061e047bbe187321d6c5/1619527203326/Daily+Motivation+Workbook.pdf

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” ~ Lao Tzu

Today’s podcast guest is the funny and amazing Eric B. Eric is a fellow podcaster who is passionate about motivating people.

His podcast, The Life and Times of Eric was created to give people actionable tips to improve their lives, mindset, and reach their goals. He gives answers to important questions on life, business, friends and many other topics. 

Eric believes that you can be or have whatever you want, as long as you are willing to plan and execute. 

On this episode, Eric shares how to be more self-aware, tips to level up from your current role and how to get into the habit of doing things when you don’t feel like it.

TOPICS:

- The journey of podcasting and personal development

- The link between success and mental toughness

- The importance of using current work to help you pursue your dreams

- Self-Awareness and how to cultivate this and much more.

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Eric's Instagram: @thelifextimesoferic

Eric's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLifeXTimesofEric/

Eric's Website: https://www.thelifextimesoferic.com/
 

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"What you do today is important, you can never get it back."

This week’s guest is Christine Handy, a best selling author, model, international speaker and breast cancer spokesperson. Christine’s story of overcoming cancer is one of hope and faith in God, embracing self-esteem and the value of friendship. In this episode, Christine shares her journey and key lessons she learned from the difficult seasons in her life. 

TOPICS:

- How to stay emotionally well and thrive in difficult times.  

- The importance of building deep bonds and community.

- How to understand your true value and be your biggest cheerleader.

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Christine’s website: https://www.christinehandy.com/

Christine’s instagram: @christinehandy1

Welcome back!

This week's episode, Lu discusses self-domination, success and Western and Eastern philosophies with Natsune Oki. Natsune is the host of LifeUp EducationTV, the author of "The Game Of Self Domination" and a female entrepreneur at ForeignConnect.

She is passionate about creating lifelong success and inspiring others to reach their full potential. Her goal is to help people reach their dreams and master resilience, while feeling worthy, happy, and inspired. 

TOPICS:

- Western and Eastern philosophy. Redefining failure, success and happiness.

- Self Domination: How one can create personal transformation.

- How to persevere in order to succeed.

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Natsune's Website: https://www.lifeupeducationtv.com/

"Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live." -Jim Rohn

Welcome back to a new episode of Level Up With Lu. This episode's guest is Victoria Deborah.

Victoria is the director and franchise owner of GYMGUYZ Kingston. GYMGUYZ focuses on delivering bespoke training services to clients at home. 

At 24, Victoria not only became the youngest person to purchase the GYMGUYZ Franchise and bring it to the UK, but also the youngest gym franchise owner in the U.K. She is also a fitness editor at Women of the City magazine. 

Through entrepreneurship and mentorship, Victoria has managed to transform her life.

Listen for an honest, fun conversation on all things business, fitness and lessons Victoria has learned along the way.

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Victoria's Instagram: @victoria_deborah

GYMGUYZUK Kingston: https://gymguyz.co.uk/franchises/kingston-upon-thames/