Life's A Bag Podcast

The Collective LDN
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This podcast is your fortnightly dose of good energy from within the women of colour community. Expect to hear interviews with women of colour who are building creative projects and/or business ventures whilst juggling aspects of their personal lives. Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lifesabagpodcast and use the hashtag #LifesABag.

  1. 11/25/2020

    Lady Phyll on how to fight for equality

    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 creating change by working with others as a collectivePLUS, Lady Phyll's top tips on how to keep mentally healthy during these times! Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Lady Phyll on Instagram @LadyPhyll / UK Black Pride on Instagram @UKBlackPride and online at www.ukblackpride.org.ukYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  2. 11/11/2020

    Yvonne Bajela on how to secure VC funding

    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 to tackle the gap in funding for underrepresented foundersYvonne’s predictions on funding in a post-COVID worldAdvice on how to break into the VC worldPLUS, Yvonne's top tips on how to nail future pitches and secure Venture capitalist funding.  Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Yvonne on Instagram @YvonneBajela, on Twitter @YvonneBajela and online at www.impactxcapital.comYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  3. 10/28/2020

    Michele Scott-Lynch on how to reach millions in revenue

    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 achievements - yes, including hitting £2 million in revenuePLUS, Michelle's top tips on how to thrive as a business owner in a post COVID-world! Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Boucleme on Instagram @Boucleme and online at www.boucleme.co.ukYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  4. 10/13/2020

    Adwoa Owusu-Darko on how to grow on Depop

    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 westPLUS, Mini's top tips on how to shop for those stand-out vintage finds! Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Mini on Instagram @Minis_W0rld and online at www.minisworld.comYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  5. 09/30/2020

    Chloe Elliott on how to win customers

    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 amplify their businessesAdvice on bookkeeping and staying on top of never-ending to-do listsHow to crack the instagram algorithm - vanity metrics asideNeed to knows of starting your own brand or businessPLUS, Chloe's top tips on how to achieve that perfect wash n go! Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Chloe on Instagram @OdysseyBoxUK and online at www.odysseyboxuk.com / www.curlygalchlo.comYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think! P.S. Last, but not least - Happy Black History Month UK folks!

  6. 08/25/2020

    Viv Yau on how to build your influence

    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 and regularly connect with past networksAdvice on handling difficult conversations with employees and letting staff go in an amicable manner How the model minority myth for Asians has affected ways of thinkingPLUS, Viv’s top tips on how to stand out as a content creator on Instagram! Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Viv on Instagram @ItsVivYau or @BeeInfluenceUK and online at www.beeinfluence.co.uk Viv’s petition to Stop depicting East & South East Asians in Coronavirus related mediaYou can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  7. 08/11/2020

    Stephanie Pak on how to work with family

    Meet Stephanie Pak, Managing Editor of Arcadia Magazine and Founder of Lunar Chi. In this episode, Ro and Steph discuss the importance of diversity in the fashion industry and what more agencies and magazine owners should be doing to improve representation. You don’t want to miss: The story behind the makings of The Arcadia MagazineAdvice on how to work with familyWhy it’s important to practice self care in these timesAn explainer of what Reiki is and how it helped spark Steph’s entrepreneurial journey with Lunar ChiThe real deal on what really goes on at press tripsPLUS, Steph’s top tips on how to maintain business relationships and get noticed by brands. Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Stephanie Pak on Instagram @Miss_S_Pak The Arcadia Magazine’s website and Instagram Lunar Chi’s website and Instagram You can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

  8. 07/28/2020

    Yasmin Taylor on how to know your worth

    Meet Yasmin Taylor AKA Taila Sky, DevOps Goddess, a software specialist with a background in delivering major IT projects. In this episode, Ro and Yasmin discuss the realities of being a senior Black woman in technology and why it’s important to concentrate on one key area of growth to leverage your negotiating power. Know your worth and it will strengthen that power.  You don’t want to miss: The story behind why Yasmin was trending on Twitter as ‘130k bae’Advice and resources on how to break into technologyThe pros on cons of being permanent versus contracting in a roleWhy it’s important to have corporate etiquette to get ahead in the gameWhat the future of artificial intelligence could look like PLUS, Yasmin’s top tips on how to negotiate your salary and ensure you’re responsibly managing your finances!  Life’s A Bag Podcast shares stories of women of colour who are getting their bag! Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Unlike other podcasts in the space, #LifesABag keeps it relevant and relatable. Links and resources: You can find Yasmin Taylor on Instagram @Taila_Sky and on LinkedIn.Read Yasmin’s guide on ‘Becoming an Dev Ops Goddess’You can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review?  And, you can join the conversation online by using #LifesABag. We’d love to hear what you think!

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This podcast is your fortnightly dose of good energy from within the women of colour community. Expect to hear interviews with women of colour who are building creative projects and/or business ventures whilst juggling aspects of their personal lives. Listen in to get some useful advice, hear about their journeys, challenges and stories of resilience. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lifesabagpodcast and use the hashtag #LifesABag.

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  • Creator
    The Collective LDN
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Life's A Bag Podcast
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