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No Approval Podcast
by Pilar Nalwimba
Expect Candid Conversations, Interviews, Deep Dives and Insights from people who need No Approval in their pursuits and how they navigate the complexities of societal expectations.Each episode is a celebration of saying "no" to seeking approval and "yes" to living life on our own terms.Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/Follow the podcast on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoapprovalpodcast
Episodes
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Not another In and Out list for 2024
I've been loving everyones in-and-out lists for 2024 so I wanted to do my own but make it a podcast with help from our guests over the past year including: Dr Julia Ravey - https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/ Tiwalola - https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ Daisy -...
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Shop Smart, Not Hard: January Sales Deep Dive!
In this episode, we delve into the world of shopping psychology during the January sales! From irresistible discounts to clever scarcity tactics, we unravel the strategies employed by your favourite shops and brands to tap into your emotions and get you reaching for your wallet.
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Community Is Your Currency FT. Daisy Morris
Join us on this week's No Approval Podcast for an insightful conversation with Daisy Morris, author, social media strategist, and founder of The Selfhood. In this episode, we explore the changing face of Social Media, Daisy's journey to self-employment, the magic of cultivating community in both...
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Lights, Camera, Advocacy FT. Grace Rumsey
Welcome back to the "No Approval Podcast" as we sit down with actress Grace Rumsey. In this episode, we explore the making of the groundbreaking Netflix film "Can You See Us" and delve into Grace's personal journey of acceptance, autism advocacy, resilience and Zambian culture. Follow No Approval...
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Breaking Mold: Issa Rae as President Barbie
Lights, camera, empowerment! In this episode, we take a closer look at the exciting announcement of Issa Rae's portrayal of President Barbie on the silver screen. Join us as we dissect the significance of this role, both in terms of cultural representation and gender diversity. Beyond the big...
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Deep Dive Behind the Camera of Barbie Director Greta Gerwig
This week we delve into the remarkable journey of Greta Gerwig, the multifaceted talent who transformed from a celebrated actress to a visionary director, taking the reins of the iconic Barbie movie. We navigate the captivating chapters of Gerwig's career, tracing her evolution from on-screen...
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This Barbie is doing a Margot Robbie Deep Dive
Barbie mania has taken over the world and in PT 1 of my deep dive looks at Margot Robbie involvement in the Barbie film outside of being the lead actress.
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30 life crisis
This week I reflect on my 30 life crisis, life after hitting the big 3-0 and get some encouraging words from my conversations with Stephanie Sward Williams and Dr Jessica Katanga.
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Demystifying Chat GPT & Artificial Intelligence ft Matthew Njovu
Software engineer and founder of Wrangle, Matthew Njovu helps us get to grips with all things AI and Chat GPT. Timecodes: 5.00 - Jack of All trades vs Specialists 11.50 - Matt's journey into tech 23.10 - What is Chat GPT, using it for emails, 10 x your productivity with chat GPT 40.00 - The AI...
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Boob-ology and Body Image ft Jackie Adedeji
I revisit my conversation with Broadcaster, Presenter and Writer Jackie in a new edit to discuss her relationship with her boobs and how this shapes her ideas on body image and confidence.
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London to LA... work culture and accent privilege ft Antoinette William
My girl Annie joined me on the podcast to tell me all about the differences she's noticed in work culture, privilege and cost of living since leaving London for America 8 years ago. Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/
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Toxic Burnout Culture and Fertility in Your 30s ft Dr Jessica Katanga
Dr Jessica joins me in the studio to talk burnout, wellness, stress management and shares the reality of *fertility in your 30s. *Spoiler alert it's not quite like what we see on the headlines. Socials: Dr Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicakatanga/ Follow the podcast :...
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The Rise & Fall of Topshop
This week I deep dive into the rise & fall of Topshop from launch, growth, iconic endorsements to the eventual closure of their flagship store. References: - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/30/philip-green-arcadia-group-collapses-into-administration -...
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Level up your career ft Tasha Antwi
Tasha Antwi shares some of her career gems from Influencer marketer to 40 under 40 Search Director https://www.instagram.com/tasha.antwi/
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Is Fast Fashion Ruining the Planet ft Bianca Foley
I'm joined by Bianca from the Sustainably Influenced Podcast to get the real deal on what our love of fashion means for the planet, the side effects of fast fashion, which luxury fashion houses are sustainable and how to how to be a more mindful consumer. Listen to Sustainably Influenced Podcast:...
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Does the Brain Influence our Behaviour, Seeking Validation + Creating Habits? ft Dr Julia Ravey
We're joined by Dr Julia Ravey to talk all things Braintenance, how it effects our need of approval, the dangers of the 'it takes 21 days to make a habit' rhetoric, generational trauma and creating habits that stick. Follow Julia: https://www.instagram.com/julia.ravey.science/ Grab her book:...
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Feminine Energy and Red Pill Women Deep Dive
This week I deep into the world of femininity and Red Pill women. The podcast is now on Instagram, we'll be posting clips and BTS give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/ References and credit for this episode: - Destiny's Child - Independent Women - Bestie Next Door...
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IWD 2023 - Equity vs Equality
Happy International Women's Day!!! This years theme is #EmbraceEquity so we explore equity vs equality and share lessons on money, confidence and advocating for yourself from No Approval Guests Melanie Eusebe - https://www.instagram.com/melanieeusebe/, Stefanie Sword Williams -...
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Andrew Tate and the Manosphere
Deep diving into the side of the internet known as the Manosphere which is led by controversial figures like Andrew Tate.
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Life & Times Of A Private Investigator
You’re in for a ride this week, (literally) as I have a chat with my Uber driver on his work as a private investigator for cases of infidelity. Please note this whole episode was recorded impromptu on my iPhone with my friend in the back seat :-)
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New Year Debrief
And we're back, easing in for a new szn with a look ahead at my new year reflections and up coming episodes.
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Doing everything they said I couldn't ft King Of Trainers
I chopped it up with Franklin AKA King Of Trainers about his latest collab with Ellesse, he gave me the 411 on all things sneaker culture, his come up from trainer loving digital marketer to being one of the best trainer taste makers in the game. He also gave me an insight into widening his...
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The boob ministry ft Jackie Adedeji
I’m joined by Jackie, host and creator of the Boobshare podcast to discuss embracing what makes you unique, growing up with big boobs, advocating for body confidence and how taking a step back helped her take ownership of her career.
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Embarrassing stuff & setting boundaries on Tik Tok ft Ryan Maxwell
When Ryan isn't laughing at the internets most embarrassing stuff on Tik Tok he's fighting for rights and setting boundaries. We chat showing up when having mental health days, his coming out story and why Instagram isn't dead! Hit us up: Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.maxwell22/...
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The mean girl in your mind ft Tiwa Ogunlesi
Joined by confidence Queen Tiwalola Ogunlesi, founder of Confident & Killing it to talk about the mean girl in your mind, bagging a book deal, cultivating your power circle and what went down when she got a ring on it. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tiwalowla/ Host:...
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Chill and Prosper ft Denise Duffield-Thomas
It was a London to Aussie link up with Best Selling Author Denise Duffield-Thomas to talk about her new book Chill and Prosper. Our convo covers everything from why rise & grind culture is on the way out, productivity hacks for disorganised people , the responsibilities of first born sons and...
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Fighting fibroids with Womb Bae ft Latoya B
It's Fibroids awareness month so this ep is getting up, close and personal with all things out womb and women's health with health and wellness advocate, coach and founder of Womb Bae Latoya B. She shares her story on getting fibroids, her journey to healing and helping other woman through her...
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1st Time Buyer ft Topsy Taiwo
This week I'm joined by property expert Topsy Taiwo to give us the low down on how social media is influencing the conversation around property and how p=1st time buyers can get on the ladder or expand their portfolios during these trying times. Hit us up with your thoughts: Host:...
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Beyonce's Internet - Social Media lessons from Queen Bey
This week I deep dive into how Beyonce uses social media to promote her music using her new single Break My Soul as an example. I look at her Personal use of Social media and how it’s different to how uses social media for her business ventures and album campaigns Then i'll look at her approach…
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Ends 2 Excellence takeover ft Pilar
It's an Ends 2 Excellence podcast takeover and this week we're turning the interview questions on me, Pilar. Get to know how I left making memes to start making podcasts with this throwback interview with hosts Rahman and Emmanuel. Listen to more interviews by Ends 2 Excellence:...
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The Great Resignation ft Lola Abitogun
Issa podcast link up, this week i'm joined by 1/3 of Everybody Hates HR - Lola Abetogun. Lola is a HR specialist that gives us the tea on why she and many others are quitting their job with no plans just vibes, what happens when people send problematic tweets to employees, talks all things...
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Redefining Sex Bomb ft Sadia Azmat
Sadia is a writer and comedian sharing her truth on being a young, Muslim woman from East London one joke at a time. She's given us the critically acclaimed BBC Podcast No Country For Young Women, made headlines that would make your mouth drop open, performed Stand Ups that would leave you ROTF…
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Has the Girlboss era left the chat?
Hey Ya'll, I'm back after my week off recovering from a bug :-( For my first ever solo episode I decided to deep dive into #Girlboss, we look at how the term started with Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso, the rise and fall of the Girlboss era and whether it's been replaced by Soft Life. Let me…
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Young, Famous & African ft Kayleigh Schwark
Whose watched Young Famous & African on Netflix? This week i'm joined by Kayleigh Schwark from the cast for a fun chat on swapping her life as a professional footballer for 3 months to film a reality show, putting South Africa on the map and showing her love life on TV. Guest:...
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Creative Careers & Tackling Anxiety ft Denola Grey
Nigerian actor & digital content creator Denola Grey came through to the studio to share his creative career journey, accepting his big acting break, avoiding toxic twitter culture, opening up on anxiety and why more creatives are setting up income streams outside the industry. Guest:...
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F*ck Being Humble ft Stefanie Sword-Williams
I'm joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, founder of the F*ck Being Humble movement. We chat advocating for yourself through the art of self promotion, overcoming not being happy with her Tedx talk, self comparison theory and how to stop using your age as a deadline or timeline. Socials:...
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Renovation Realness ft Ore At Home
This week we’re back in our home ownership bag, I’m joined by Ore At home who shares the reality of running a popular reno page, being cost transparent, creative outlets and interior inspo. Her beaut home can be seen here: https://www.instagram.com/oreathome/ Hit me up here:...
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Growing Strands And Brands ft Ama Amo-Agyei
This week I'm joined by Ama Amo-Agyei, founder of wellness brand Plantmade. Over the lockdown she grew a 7 figure business by helping people grow their hair with her sell out products. We talk about her BBC Documentary Bossing It, the relationship between hair and confidence, why hair loss isn't…
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Content Queen ft Leoni Joyce
hey guys, had a mare with the audio but we managed to recover it from the footage so just a heads up. This week i'm joined by the edit queen herself Leoni Joyce and we go BTS on her life as a creator, the creative process and embracing growth. Hit us up: https://www.instagram.com/pilarofsociety/...
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Money Moves ft Melanie Eusebe MBE
The powerhouse that is Melanie Eusebe drops into the podcast to chat all things MONEY from her new book Financial Wellness And How To Find It. She shares her lessons on negotiating, having a better relationship with money and gives us her take on social media money trends like earning 6 figures…
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Breaking The Bias ft Tasha Antwi
Tash is taking up space in a heavily male dominated industry as Head Of SEO working with fashion & Beauty Brands. We talk everything from dealing with delays to the challenges of dating as a senior woman. Here's a break down of our discussion: 04.00 - Being named in the top 40 SEO professionals...
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Are you cosplaying as working class? Ft Yomi Adegoke
I'm joined by Yomi to discuss how her work as a journalist is evolving in the age of social media, people in denial of their change in class identity and how that means you're taking up space in conversations no longer for you, the relationship between class and luxury shopping and whether the...
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Home Ownership Is Living On Our Timelines Rent Free
It's my first deep dive and this week I explore our relationship with Home Ownership on social media, the reality of getting on the property ladder, being cost transparent and the BTS of running a renovation page. Contributors: https://www.instagram.com/topsytaiwo/...
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Hidden Lessons ft Mehreen Baig
This week I have a chat with Teacher turned BAFTA award winning TV presenter Mehreen Baig about hidden lessons from her career, navigating social media scrutiny as a South Asian woman on TV and dealing with a family emergency on the same week as her book launch. No Approval Moment:...
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Slashing Social Media ft Unsah Malik
This week I chat to your favourite influencers, influencer - Unsah Malik. She's a social media influencer marketing lead and author of the super successful Slashed it book. We talk about life behind the scenes working in social media for brands, 9-5 vs entrepreneurship, whether NFT is a buzzword...
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Insta vs Reality (TV) ft Amanza Smith
For my first episode I chat with the amazing Amanza Smith from Selling Sunset on Netflix. We talk about reality TV, online transparency, dating younger men, vision boards and keeping it 100 on the gram. Hit me up on socials: Host TW + IG: @PilarOfSociety Guest TW + IG: @Amanzasmith
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Expect Candid Conversations, Interviews, Deep Dives and Insights from people who need No Approval in their pursuits and how they navigate the complexities of societal expectations.Each episode is a celebration of saying "no" to seeking approval and "yes" to living life on our own terms.Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noapprovalpodcast/Follow the podcast on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenoapprovalpodcast
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Pilar Nalwimba
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Expect Candid Conversations, Interviews, Deep Dives and Insights from people who need No Approval in their pursuits and how they navigate the complexities of societal expectations.Each episode is a celebration of saying "no" to seeking approval and "yes" to living life on our own terms.Follow the...
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