Life's A Bag Podcast The Collective LDN

Meet Lady Phyll, Co-Founder of UK Black Pride and Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust. In this episode, Ro and Lady Phyll discuss transitioning from the Civil Service to establishing a LGBTQ+ safe space and charity and the importance of having an activism strategy.You don’t want to miss:What motivated Lady Phyll to start UK Black PrideWhy it’s OK to be emotional and not OKWhy we all should be fighting for equality and equityLady Phyll's views on true allyship Advice on c...

Meet Yvonne Bajela, Founding Member and Principal at Impact X Capital. In this episode, Ro and Yvonne discuss making Forbes’ 30 under 30, the different types of funding available, and the importance of having an empathetic management style.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Yvonne to enter the world of banking and financeThe importance of mentoring and sponsorship for getting aheadHow to assert authority when you know little about a roleWhy there’s a need for a diverse pipeline of investors...

Meet Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder of Boucleme. In this episode, Ro and Michele discuss business growth secrets, green beauty and juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Michele to start a clean curl care brand The pros of self funding your business over investment Why timing is everythingMichele’s take on why curl-labelling can hinder hair growth and healthThe importance of developing brand values and a brand narrativeMichele's biggest achievem...

Meet Adwoa Owusu-Darko AKA Mini, Founder of Mini's World and The MW LAB. In this episode, Ro and Mini discuss entrepreneurship, Mini's motivations in Depop's fashion space and community.You don’t want to miss:What inspired Mini to start a sustainable, fashion business that places inclusivity and diversity at the forefrontWhy it’s important to pave the way for othersAdvice on letting immigrant parents know you’ve decided on a non-traditional career pathHow to win in the Depop wild westPL...

Meet Chloe Elliott, Founder of Odyssey Box UK and Blogger via Curly Gal Chlo. In this episode, Ro and Chloe discuss entrepreneurship, Chloe's motivations in the natural hair industry and how best to win customers. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Chloe to start a luxury hair care subscription box that showcases strictly Black-owned brandsWhy it’s important to build relationships and regularly connect with (potential) customersHow WOC can make the most of the current climate to amplif...

Meet Viv Yau, Founder of Bee Influence and Host of But Where Are You From? podcast. In this episode, Ro and Viv discuss the realities of being an Asian female entrepreneur, her ambitions in influencer marketing and the fight for equality to reduce the influencer pay gap and tackle racial bias. You don’t want to miss:What inspired Viv to enter the influencer marketing industry and start Manchester's first influencer marketing agency, Bee InfluenceWhy it’s important to build relationships ...