Boldly Ambitious

Lydie & Hazal/W!ZARD Studios

Boldly Ambitious is the podcast for the ones chasing big dreams and building bold lives without a blueprint. Hosted by Dr. Lydie Kitenge and Dr. Hazal Turunc - two first-generation doctors carving their own paths across medicine, business, and property - this space is for ambitious women on a journey of self-actualisation. The ones striving to step into the best version of themselves in all areas of life: intentionally and unapologetically. This space is about making ambition accessible. We break down the barriers that stop people from chasing or achieving their goals.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    How to Build a Network, Find Mentors & Expand Your Circle (From Scratch)

    This episode is for the ambitious woman who didn’t grow up with a built-in network, no industry connections, no insider access, no one opening doors on her behalf. Yet she still knows she’s meant for bigger opportunities, bigger rooms, and a bigger impact! For the girlie figuring out how to network, build visibility, and create her own access from scratch… just like we did. 💫 In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking one of the most important topics for career growth, opportunity, and confidence: networking, mentorship, access, and visibility, and what it actually looks like when you’re not born into it. Together, we dive into: ✨ What networking really is (beyond awkward small talk) ✨ Why the people around you shape your ambition, your standards, and your growth ✨ The mindset shift you need to stop seeing networking as “using people” ✨ How to find mentors organically  ✨ Practical ways to enter the right rooms, follow up, and create opportunities Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – What Networking Actually Is 09:58 – The Mindset Shift You Need 23:35 – Mentorship, Access & Building an Ecosystem 33:45 – Hard Work vs Visibility 41:28 – How to Build Access From Scratch 53:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  2. 2 FEB

    How to Actually Build a Personal Brand That Unlocks Career Growth ft Jade Beason

    This episode is for the ambitious woman who knows she’s meant to be seen, heard, and noticed, the one who’s ready to build a personal brand that unlocks rooms, opportunities, and career growth far beyond her current circle. ✨ In today’s episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse herself Jade Beason - global speaker, leading voice in the creator economy, and founder of The Social People Agency and The Creator Project. After 8 years in marketing, Jade built a six-figure YouTube business in months and now supports over 300,000 creators worldwide. Featured in Forbes and The Times, and recently appointed to the UK’s Creative Industries Council, she’s one of the most influential women shaping the future of digital visibility. Together, we’re diving deep into what it actually takes to build a personal brand that gets you in the rooms you dream about: ✨ Why visibility is now the new currency for career growth ✨ How to build a personal brand that attracts opportunities (even if you’re not a creator) ✨ The mindset shift every ambitious woman needs to stop hiding and own her voice ✨ How to build systems, not burnout ✨ And why opportunity always favours the visible, not the perfect If you’ve ever felt like you’re “meant for more” but haven’t known how to put yourself out there, this episode is your blueprint. Because in today’s world, doors don’t just open for the most talented, they open for the most visible. ✨ Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:58 – Jade’s Journey 07:50 – Visibility and Opportunity 13:20 – Mindset, Identity & Owning Your Voice 26:40 – Strategy & Systems  47:50 – Opportunity and Entering Rooms  59:35 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Jade: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadebeason/?hl=en Website: https://www.jadebeason.com Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
  3. 22/12/2025

    Building Your 2026 Action Plan & Changing Your Life – Top Tips

    This one’s for the ambitious woman who knows she’s meant for more, but keeps finding herself repeating the same patterns every year. If you’re ready to finally build the mindset, habits and systems required to change your life in 2026, this episode is for you ✨ In today’s final episode of the year, we break down the practical and mindset shifts needed to make 2026 a year of real transformation, not another year of recycled goals, broken promises and “I’ll start again next week.” If you feel ready for a fresh start but don’t know where to begin, this episode will show you how to leave behind what no longer serves you and step into 2026 with clarity and confidence. Here’s what we dive into: ✨ What needs to stay in 2025 ✨ How to shift your identity so your actions align with your future self ✨ Why motivation isn’t enough to carry you through a full year ✨ Raising your standards ✨ Where to actually begin if you want to change your life in 2026 This episode is your reminder that big wins don’t come from doing more; they come from doing things differently. The future you want requires new beliefs, new behaviours and new standards! Timestamps 🎧 00:00 — Introduction 01:33 — What Needs to Stay in 2025 17:40 — Don't Rely on Motivation Alone 32:40 — Raising Your Standards 40:20 — Where to Actually Start 43:40 — Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  4. Is A Fear Of Failure Defining Your Future? Ft. TEDx Speaker Dr Veena Babu

    16/12/2025

    Is A Fear Of Failure Defining Your Future? Ft. TEDx Speaker Dr Veena Babu

    This one’s for the ambitious woman who knows she’s capable of more, but sometimes feels fear, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome creeping in just as she’s about to level up. If you’re ready to build real confidence, move with courage, and finally back yourself, this episode is for you ✨ In today’s episode of the Boldly Ambitious podcast, we’re joined by the phenomenal Dr Veena Babu, Medical Doctor, TEDx Speaker, Public Health Expert, Leadership Coach, and founder of SADAH, the UK’s first charity dedicated to saving lives in diabetic patients within the South Asian community! We get into one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show about confidence and courage, not as buzzwords, but as skills ambitious women can intentionally build. From being underestimated, to navigating grief, to choosing paths that align with your values, Dr Veena breaks down what it really takes to lead boldly and live intentionally. Here’s what we dive into: ✨ Why fear is the quiet barrier holding so many ambitious women back ✨ How to build confidence from the inside out, even when you’re doubting yourself ✨ Courageous decision-making and saying no to paths that don’t align ✨ Navigating setbacks and continuing to lead with purpose ✨ Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you practice This episode is a reminder that the life you want doesn’t come from waiting to feel ready; it comes from moving anyway. Confidence is built through action, courage, and choosing yourself, again and again! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 01:15 — Early Life & Confidence 11:55 — Confidence and Imposter Syndrome 22:50 — The Importance of Mindset 29:10 — Fear of Failure 31:15 — Being Underestimated 36:25 — Courageous Decision-Making 46:30 — Confidence Through Setbacks 51:10 — Building Courage as an Ambitious Woman 55:25 — Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Dr Veena Babu: 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctor.veena/ Check out Myriad Studios: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  5. How To Land Your Dream Job In Your Dream Industry ft. TechTalkUK

    08/12/2025

    How To Land Your Dream Job In Your Dream Industry ft. TechTalkUK

    The job market is changing fast, and it’s not enough to just send CVs and hope for the best. Today, recruiters are hiring directly from LinkedIn, headhunters are scanning profiles daily, and the “hidden job market” has quietly become the real job market. 👀 In this week’s episode of the Boldly Ambitious podcast, we sat down with Roxanne and Joana, the founders of TechTalkUK - one of the UK’s fastest-growing career communities helping hundreds of ambitious professionals land roles at Google, Salesforce, HubSpot, Amazon, and more! 🚀 We get into the practical, behind-the-scenes strategies that actually make a difference, including: ✨ How to position yourself so recruiters and hiring managers notice you ✨ The most common mistakes candidates make on CVs, LinkedIn, and interviews ✨ How to access the hidden job market and land opportunities before they’re advertised ✨ What it really takes to stand out in a saturated industry ✨ Why visibility is just as important as skill If you’re navigating a career change, landing your first role, or aiming for your next promotion, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you position yourself confidently, tell your story, and take control of your career! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 01:35 — Early Career Lessons 08:50 — The Non-Traditional Path 18:35 — Career Optimisation 30:50 — Positioning & Standing Out 56:30 — Landing Interviews & Building Confidence 01:02:35 — Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with TechTalkUK: 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/techtalkuk/ 💻 Website — https://techtalkuk.co Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious girlie who’s ready to level up her career. ⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  6. How to Stop Fear From Holding You Back ft. Tati Kapaya

    01/12/2025

    How to Stop Fear From Holding You Back ft. Tati Kapaya

    This one’s for the ambitious woman who knows she’s meant for more, but sometimes lets fear, self-doubt, or other people’s opinions hold her back. If you’re ready to finally bet on yourself and step into your next level, this episode is for you.✨ In today’s episode, we’re joined by the phenomenal Tati Kapaya, a true digital powerhouse! As a multi-platform content creator, digital marketing consultant, speaker, and the executive producer of Creators on Creators backed by Adidas, Tati has worked with global brands, built a magnetic online presence, and appeared on billboards across the UK. A force in every sense of the word! We get into the truth behind confidence, courage, and showing up, even when it feels scary. Because before all the achievements, there was a process, a journey, and a version of Tati who had to choose herself first! 🤩 Here’s what we dive into: ✨ The fear of showing up and why so many women struggle with it ✨ How to detach from other people’s opinions and still move boldly ✨ Trusting the process even when you can’t see the bigger picture ✨ Consistency, courage, and showing up when you don’t feel ready This episode is a reminder that the life you want is built through imperfect action, self-belief, and the bravery to start before you feel “prepared.” ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction 01:20 — Early Career Beliefs 09:38 — Fear of Showing Up  25:53 — Betting on Yourself 31:20 — Trusting the Process 34:30 — Pushing Past Doubt 36:38 — Letting Go of Perfectionism 44:15 — Importance of Confidence 48:35 — Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Tati Kapaya: 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tatikapaya Follow Myriad Studios: 🎬 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the girl who needs a reminder to bet on herself today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more ambitious women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  7. Turn Your 9-To-5 Into 6-Figure Wealth By 25 ft. Dr Uyiosa

    24/11/2025

    Turn Your 9-To-5 Into 6-Figure Wealth By 25 ft. Dr Uyiosa

    This one’s for the ambitious woman who’s ready to level up her relationship with money, build real wealth, and rewrite the narrative of what’s possible for her future 💸✨ In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Uyiosa 🤩 award-winning medical doctor, public speaker, property investor, and media personality seen across BBC and Channel 4. Ranked in the top 10% of UK doctors and named a Rising Star in Healthcare, she’s also built a powerful voice in the finance world, helping young professionals build wealth with clarity and confidence. 💫 A true multi-hyphenate QUEEN. 👑 Together, we’re getting into the real conversation ambitious women need - money, mindset, wealth-building, and the courage to step outside the “expected” path. Here’s what we dive into: ✨ Money mindset shifts that unlock wealth ✨ Going from paycheck to six-figure portfolio ✨ Practical steps to start building wealth today ✨ Why your 9–5 can actually be your biggest asset ✨ The myths women need to drop immediately If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, limited, or intimidated by finances, this episode will change the way you see yourself and your money forever. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 01:01 — Childhood Money Stories 03:20 — Money Mindset Shifts 17:21 — From Paycheck to Portfolio 21:21 — Practical Starting Steps 29:50 — Importance of Tracking 32:45 — 9–5 vs Entrepreneurship 44:30 — Staying Disciplined 55:20 — Money Myths 01:02:55 — Dear Ambitious Girlie Connect with Dr. Uyiosa: 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/druyiosa/ 💻 YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@druyiosa1 Follow Myriad Studios: 🎬 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the girlie who’s ready to build wealth with intention. ⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & leave us a 5-star review — it helps more ambitious women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and bold conversations, follow us on socials @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
  8. Tips On How To LOCK IN & Finally Start Achieving Your Dreams

    20/11/2025

    Tips On How To LOCK IN & Finally Start Achieving Your Dreams

    This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s tired of hyping up her goals but not actually moving toward them, the one who knows she’s meant for more, but keeps getting caught in cycles of procrastination, perfectionism, and “I’ll start next week.” ✨ In today’s conversation, we’re getting real about what it actually takes to lock in, build consistency, and finally bridge the gap between who you are and who you keep saying you want to become. Together, we’re breaking down: ✨ Why ambitious girlies struggle to take action (even when the vision is clear) ✨ What “locking in” really looks like ✨ Discipline vs motivation, and how to stay consistent when the excitement dies ✨ The hidden cost of waiting for the “perfect time” to start ✨ Simple shifts to turn procrastination into real momentum this week If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lowkey disappointed in yourself for not following through, this episode is your reset; a reminder that the life you want isn’t built in your head, it’s built in your habits. 💫 Because ambition might spark the dream, but discipline is what makes it real. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Procrastination vs Laziness 10:12 – The Psychology of Locking In 16:34 – Discipline vs Motivation 26:14 – The Cost of Waiting 41:38 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Follow Myriad Studios:🎬 ⁠Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to your bestie, your mentor, or that ambitious girlie chasing her next big leap. ⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & leave a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For more mindset shifts, behind-the-scenes, and bold conversations, follow us on socials @boldlyambitiouspod. We’ll see you next time — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

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Boldly Ambitious is the podcast for the ones chasing big dreams and building bold lives without a blueprint. Hosted by Dr. Lydie Kitenge and Dr. Hazal Turunc - two first-generation doctors carving their own paths across medicine, business, and property - this space is for ambitious women on a journey of self-actualisation. The ones striving to step into the best version of themselves in all areas of life: intentionally and unapologetically. This space is about making ambition accessible. We break down the barriers that stop people from chasing or achieving their goals.