Reclaiming Bossy

Maahika Singh
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Originally called Empower Sounds, the podcast has evolved and turned into Reclaiming Bossy! I’ve been called “bossy” many times in my life, often in a negative way. But through conversations with leaders, founders, and creators, I realised that so many of us share this “bossy” spark. I love the idea of reclaiming this word that’s been used to put people down and turn it into something empowering. Reclaiming bossy is a space to celebrate ambition, leadership, creativity, and the bold voices making things happen New episodes every monday 3

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    How I Created an International Podcast Season With No Money, No Network & No Sponsors

    In this episode of the Reclaiming Bossy podcast, I share how I created an international podcast season in Amsterdam from scratch, without funding, connections, or a clear plan. This is a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to turn an idea into something real, and why overthinking is often the only thing holding you back.This episode is for anyone who has been putting off a passion project, waiting until the timing feels right, or believing they need more resources before they start. If you have an idea that will not leave you alone, this is your sign to take action.We also explore the concept of “just doing things,” and how shifting from overthinking to action can completely change your trajectory. I share practical ways to break out of perfectionism, build momentum, and start creating before you feel ready.In this episode, we cover how to start a podcast with no money, how to build something internationally without a network, and how to take action even when you feel unprepared. If you are interested in podcast growth, personal branding, entrepreneurship, or building something from scratch, this episode will give you both the mindset and the strategy to begin.This Amsterdam season features conversations with some of the most exciting female founders and creatives across the city so stay tuned and subscribe.Timestamps00:03:45 - my mission00:05:30 - why are we here?00:08:30 - producer reveal00:12:55 - getting creative00:16:00 - getting going and getting goodThings MentionedErifili: one of the bossy gals and previous podcast guests, here is her episode: https://youtu.be/Nu2L24RkXQQ?si=MiL2favl4ljiqKoRHer essay “literally Just Do Things” :https://erifili.substack.com/p/literally-just-do-thingsThe Musician who made this podcast’s music : @elizabethgounariMy Lovely Co producer for this season: @plamenkalinikovConnect with the Pod/ MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy TikTok: @maahika.sFor collaborations & enquiries:team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    26 min

  2. 30 MAR

    The Post Uni Hangover Cure for Anyone Who Feels Lost in Their Twenties

    Feeling lost after university?  Yes me too, you are not alone… In this episode, we’re talking about the post uni hangover, that weird, deflating, confusing period after finishing university where you have no idea what is next for you. If you’re navigating uncertainty, comparing yourself to everyone around you, or questioning what’s next, this episode is for you. I share my own experience of finishing uni, feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and unsure of my path, and how I moved through it to start building my life and career. This is your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re just getting started :)  Timestamps  00:02:30 - feeling deflated 00:05:30 - comparison is the thief of joy 00:09:00 - burn-out 00:10:30 - life audit 00:14:00 - year recap What we cover: • Why you might feel deflated after finishing university • Comparison and the pressure of everyone else’s timelines • Burnout after years of constant output • How to do a simple life audit to reset your direction • Reflecting on your year and what you actually want next • Why your career doesn’t have to be linear (kaleidoscope careers) • Small, practical ways to move forward without spiralling Things mentioned in the episode: Recommendations of a cool kaleiscope careers: The assistant director to Netflix’s top boy, also a writer and actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_TpZEeSTw Think day :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO0bvT_smdM Erifili’s book and episode to design your life and career:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu2L24RkXQQ Connect with the Pod/ Me Podcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossy My Instagram: @maahika.s Podcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossy My TikTok: @maahika.s For collaborations & enquiries: team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    16 min

  3. 23 MAR

    Are Women Actually Funny? The Truth No One Talks About With Lynne Parker

    How do you build confidence, find your voice, and stop shrinking yourself in rooms you’re meant to lead? In this episode of The Reclaiming Bossy Podcast, we’re talking about confidence, self expression, women in comedy, and overcoming self-doubt with Lynne Parker, founder of Funny Women. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, fear of judgement, or felt like you were “too much” or “not enough,” this episode will change how you see your voice, your humour, and your power. Lynne Parker is the founder of Funny Women, a platform that supports and empowers women in comedy through workshops, competitions, and community. She has helped thousands of women build confidence, step into visibility, and take up space unapologetically. In this conversation, we explore how comedy can be a tool for confidence, communication, and identity, and why humour is one of the most underrated skills for personal and professional growth. timestamps  00:01:00 - what is Funny Women? 00:07:00 - what does it mean to be funny? 00:08:30 - why did you start 00:22:00 - which venues are doing a good job 00:31:00 - how do you build a portfolio? 00:34:30 - what if you don’t like social media? 00:45:00 - how do you show up for yourself? 00:54:00 - being shamed for being loud Connect with Lynne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/ Funny Women: https://funnywomen.com Connect with me / The Podcast Podcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossy Podcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossy My Instagram: @maahika.s My TikTok: @maahika.s

    1hr 4min

  4. 16 MAR

    The Only Way You Will Ever Stop Caring What Others Think About You...

    In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually stop caring what people think about you…I always hear people say they want to stop caring what others think. But I’ve started to realise that a more helpful way to think about it is this: stop seeking validation and permission.Wanting acceptance isn’t a bad thing. We are wired for connection and belonging. The problem is when other people’s opinions become the biggest stakeholder in your life and start shaping your decisions more than your own values and desires.In this episode, I share some of my own experiences with validation and permission across different areas of life, including health, relationships, and work. From struggling with body image and external validation growing up, to navigating dating and rejection, to building a career and learning to trust my own ideas instead of constantly asking for approval.We talk about why rejection is often about alignment rather than worth, how to self validate instead of constantly looking outward, and why living your life based on your own joy and values is the real goal.If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the right time, the right validation, or someone else’s permission to move forward, this episode is for you.Your homework this week is to ask yourself where in my life am I still seeking permission and asking for validation & how can I start to self permit and validate a bit more ?Timestamps 00:02:30 - asking for permission00:04:30 - permission in health and beauty00:11:30 - permission in relationships00:16:00 - validation00:18:00 - career00:22:00 - rewiring limiting beliefsConnect with Me / The PodcastPodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sFor collaborations and inquiriesteam@empowersoundsmedia.com

    25 min

  5. 9 MAR

    Why Your Business Isn’t Making Money (And the Strategy That You Need Instead)

    What does good strategy actually look like, and why do so many businesses get it wrong? In this episode, we’re talking about business strategy and why it is often the difference between growth and stagnation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of strategy, or wondered how founders and companies actually make clear decisions about where they are going, this conversation is for you. I’m joined by Sam Cooper Gray, the founder and Chief Owl of The Wisdom Studio, a strategy consultancy that helps scaling SMEs and global organisations design practical strategies that actually get implemented. She is also the founder of the national campaign Women Are Good Business, which reframes women not as a diversity initiative but as one of the biggest economic opportunities of our time.She is the Chair of The Gender Index and sits on the board of the Invest in Women Taskforce, where she works to increase funding and opportunities for female founders. In this conversation we talk about the investment gap facing female founders, why more women starting businesses could transform the economy, and the role strategy plays in building sustainable, profitable companies. We also get practical about cashflow, delegation, attracting female clients, and the mindset shifts that happen when you move from being an employee to running a business. This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand strategy, build a stronger business, or rethink how women are valued in the economy. Timestamps 00:01:00 Why is there an investment gap? 00:04:00 What about if you don’t think business is for you? 00:10:00 Being an employee vs being a CEO 00:12:00 Attracting female clients 00:19:00 Strategy and why it matters 00:23:00 Troubleshooting your strategy 00:29:00 Talking about money 00:35:00 Cashflow 00:38:00 The skillset of a female founder 00:41:00 Delegating 00:47:00 A Beginner’s Guide to Being a Grown Up Connect with Sam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcoopergray/ The Wisdom Studio: https://www.thewisdomstudio.co.uk Women Are Good Business: https://www.womenaregoodbusiness.com Podcast: A Beginner’s Guide to Being a Grown Up – https://www.youtube.com/@ABeginnersGuidetoBeingaGrownUp The Gender Index: https://www.thegenderindex.co.uk Connect with Me / The Podcast Podcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossy Podcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossy My Instagram: @maahika.s My TikTok: @maahika.s For collaborations and inquiries team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    59 min

  6. 2 MAR

    Are you overthinking? Try These 10 Antidotes to feel better …

    If you are an Olympic over-thinker, this episode is for you. Give me 19 minutes and I will help you overthink less. These are 10 antidotes that have helped me as someone whose brain can spiral, analyse, catastrophise, and create five parallel universes before breakfast. In this episode, I share the exact exercises I come back to when I am spiralling, procrastinating, doubting myself, replaying conversations, or creating worst-case scenarios that have not even happened. In this episode, I talk about:  The worst case vs best case scenario exercise (and why setting a literal timer changes everything)The limiting belief reframe that exposes the story under the spiralWhy your environment is a cue for your thoughts and how to interrupt the patternSomatic regulation tools like EFT tapping, breathwork and movementWhy doing the one thing you are procrastinating on calms your nervous system instantlyvoice-noting or journalling before sharing with others (yes, I have a 57 minute voice note on my phone)Why getting out of your head and into your body is non-negotiableHow to build a “portfolio of proof” when imposter syndrome hitsWhy almost no decision is irreversibleThe 51 percent rule for making aligned decisions without perfect certainty Timestamps: 00:02:00 - 1: entertain your overthinking 00:03:00 - radical optimism  00:05:00 - 2: reframing limiting beliefs  00:06:00 - 3: write things down 00:07:00 - 4: the 51% rule 00:07:30 - 5: no decision is irreversible  00:08:30 - 6: collect data on yourself  00:09:20 - 7: don’t rush 00:10:40 - 8: leave your environment 00:12:10 - 9:  anxiety is physiological  00:13:30 - 10: create a procrastination list 00:18:30 - 11: acting is not completing Breathwork episode mentioned : https://youtu.be/RHavhtLMC7c?si=RQwvrxKNprYSKFrv If this helped you even a little bit, send it to a friend who lives in her head too. Podcast Website: https://maahikasingh.substack.com Podcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossy My Instagram: @maahika.s Podcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossy My TikTok: @maahika.s For collaborations and inquiries: team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    20 min

  7. 23 FEB

    Every Woman Should Know This About Sex by 25

    On this week’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re joined by sex and relationship therapist Chantal to answer the questions our community is sent in by our listeners. The awkward ones. The quiet ones. The ones you might not say out loud. We talk about sex, shame, confidence, solo pleasure, porn, hookup culture, desire changes, communication, condoms, consent and everything in between. This is honest, grounded and judgement free. If you’ve ever felt confused, behind, insecure or just curious about your sex life, this episode is for you. WHAT WE COVER • What sex and sexology actually mean • Solo sex and self connection • Shame around desire • Body confidence and performance anxiety • Orgasm and desire difficulties • Porn and media expectations • Dating in your twenties • Communication and consent • Condoms, contraception and sexual safety • Rapid fire most Googled sex questions TIMESTAMPS 00:01:00 - what is sexology? 00:02:00 - how did you get into it? 00:05:00 - what do you wish everyone knew? 00:06:00 - solo sex 00:09:00 - reclaiming our pleasure 00:12:00 - the backpack 00:13:00 - the secrecy  00:18:30 - the wheel of consent  00:22:00 - what is chemistry? 00:27:00 - comparison and social media 00:31:00 - myth busting 00:36:00 - gadgets  00:47:00 - condoms 00:50:00 - stealthing 00:56:00 - rapid fire questions CHANTAL’S LINKS Things mentioned: https://thepelvicpeople.com/collections/all-products/products/ohnut-depth-limiting-rings https://calexotics.com/inspire-silicone-dilator-kit-5-piece-set/ https://uberlube.com/collections/our-products https://www.wheelofconsent.org/about Chantal’s Website: https://chantalgautiertherapy.com  CONNECT WITH ME Podcast Website: https://maahikasingh.substack.com Podcast Instagram @reclaimingbossy My Instagram @maahika.s Podcast TikTok @reclaimingbossy My TikTok @maahika.s For collaborations and inquiries team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    1hr 2min

  8. 16 FEB

    Work-Life Balance Is a Myth, Try This Instead…

    What if I told you that you can actually have it all at once, just not in the way we have been taught to think about work life balance? If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or like you are failing at having it all, this episode is for you. In 2026, in our hyper connected world, the traditional idea of work life balance feels like a constant tug of war. We have been sold this image of perfect equilibrium. But life does not work like that. In this episode, I unpack why chasing work life balance might actually be the thing keeping you stuck and burned out. I talk about a different way of thinking about time, energy, and focus that feels far more sustainable. Instead of trying to balance everything at once, we talk about flow. About seasons. About designing your life around your actual energy rather than an unrealistic standard. Inside this episode, I talk about   Why work life balance is outdatedHow to do a life audit and see what is actually draining youWhy life works in seasons and how to stop fighting thatHow to do an energy audit using the theatre theory for relationshipsHow to spot a calendar mismatch that is quietly exhausting youTimestamps  00:01:20 - do a life audit  00:02:30 - life works in seasons 00:08:30 - do an energy audit and the theatre theory 00:11:40 - calendar mismatch I hope this resonates and that you are kinder to yourself after this. If you have any questions or stories you want to share, reach out to me on socials :) Podcast Website: https://maahikasingh.substack.com Podcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossy My Instagram: @maahika.s Podcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossy My TikTok: @maahika.s For collaborations and inquiries: team@empowersoundsmedia.com

    16 min
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Originally called Empower Sounds, the podcast has evolved and turned into Reclaiming Bossy! I’ve been called “bossy” many times in my life, often in a negative way. But through conversations with leaders, founders, and creators, I realised that so many of us share this “bossy” spark. I love the idea of reclaiming this word that’s been used to put people down and turn it into something empowering. Reclaiming bossy is a space to celebrate ambition, leadership, creativity, and the bold voices making things happen New episodes every monday 3

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  • Creator
    Maahika Singh
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Maahika Singh
  • Show Website
    Reclaiming Bossy