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Reclaiming Bossy
by Maahika Singh
If you're bossy and in pursuit of building a bold and brilliant life, career, and collection of side quests, you're in the right place. I'm Maahika, and Reclaiming Bossy is for ambitious women in their 20s navigating career, money, and identity, the messy middle nobody really posts about. Real conversations with founders, creators and leaders, plus honest solo episodes, health, wealth and happiness.Originally Empower Sounds, we are now streamed in 65+ countries with 3 international seasons, come join our global community. New episodes every Wednesday <3
Episodes
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How to Go From Finance to the Creative Industry: What It Really Takes
This week, I’m joined by Sharika Chauhan, who went from a 17-year career in finance to becoming a founder and children’s author, building Maya’s Worldly Wonders, a children’s brand centred around a bold British Indian girl exploring the world. We talk about what it really takes to reinvent your...
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How to Get a First at University Without Sacrificing Your Social Life
Today’s episode is your reminder that it is possible to get good grades and have fun at university. I graduated from UCL not only with a First but also top of my class, made the Dean’s List and had my dissertation nominated for a national prize. But I also had the best time at university. I met...
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What It Actually Takes to Make It in the Music Industry with Lottie Jade
What does it actually take to make it as an artist? This week, I’m joined by South London R&B and soul artist Lottie Jade to talk about what it really takes to build a career in music, from developing your skills and finding your sound to having the confidence to actually put your work out into…
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How to Get Your Dream Job & Build a Creative Career with I LIKE NETWORKING
If you’re trying to build a career in the creative industries, this episode is your playbook. How do you actually find the right opportunities? How do you read a job description like a recruiter? How do you build a network when you hate networking? And how do you talk about everything you do...
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Watch This If You’re Ambitious But Inconsistent
If you’re ambitious, love making plans and have a million things you want to do with your life, but you’re also not the kind of person who wants to wake up at 5am, cold plunge and follow the exact same routine every single day, this episode is for you. I’ve spent years trying to make myself more...
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How to Build a Community People Want to Be Part Of with Founder of Ideas Fest Frankie James
A quick note before we start: this episode is a little different from our usual studio conversations. Frankie and I spontaneously decided to record this podcast in a pub toilet during the House of Ideas, so the production quality is a little lower than usual. You can check out our other episodes...
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How to Stay Fit, Healthy & On Budget While Travelling & Working Full Time
What does it actually take to travel the world while working, building a business, staying healthy and somehow still having a social life? In this week’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m joined by Sofia, founding member and Head of Operations at Hardest Adventures, who has spent the last few…
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You Don’t Suck at Learning Languages, You’re Just Making These 5 Mistakes ...
The method I used to learn Spanish from zero to fluent is the most popular video on this channel, so I thought it was time to make a part two.If the first video was everything I did right, this one is everything I did wrong. After reaching C1 Spanish, I assumed learning another language would be...
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3 Years of Podcasting Knowledge in 22 Minutes, 7 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner
Three years ago, I uploaded the first episode of Reclaiming Bossy from my bedroom with no network, no production experience and absolutely no idea what I was doing. Now, the podcast has reached listeners in 65+ countries, taken me to record seasons in Amsterdam and Madrid, introduced me to...
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This Is Your Sign to Start That Thing...
This is your sign to start the idea you’ve been letting live in your notes app or imagination for far too long. Whether it’s a business, podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, creative project or something else, this episode is to trust your ideas and stop overthinking. In this episode, I’m taking...
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If You Had a Big Sister, She Would Tell You This ...
This week is a big moment on the podcast. Reclaiming Bossy is turning three years old, and I’m turning 23. To celebrate both birthdays, I wanted to sit down and share the 22 biggest lessons I learned at 22. I don’t have a big sister, so in many ways I’ve had to learn a lot of these lessons the…
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You Have More Free Will Than You Think: Here’s How to Use It
Today’s episode is a reminder that you are the main character of your own life. In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m breaking down how to “free will max”: building the money, time, boundaries, self-trust, community and energy that give you more freedom to design a life you love, We get into...
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The Story Behind the UK's First Desi Cocktail Brand with Danika Hossain
Danika Hossain co-founded Bhangra Blends, the UK's first South Asain inspired ready-to-drink cocktail brand, taking it from home-tested recipes to retail shelves and a £167k raise, all straight out of university. We talk about the origin story behind Bhangra Blends, building a product from…
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Being a "Good Girl" Is a Scam , Here's Why (With Sangeeta Pillai)
Sangeeta grew up in the slums of Mumbai, fought her way out of an arranged marriage, and became the founder of Soul Sutras and the multi-award-winning Masala Podcast, the UK's biggest South Asian feminist platform. In this episode we go deep on the mother wound, generational trauma, and the...
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London Supper Club Chef Reveals The Most Underrated Cuisine You Need To Try
What does it mean to reclaim your culture through food? Sohini Banerjee is a chef, food writer, and the founder of Smoke and Lime, a Bengali supper club bringing London's Desi community together one dinner at a time. This episode is part of our South Asian Heritage Month season and it is one of…
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The Glow Up Guide Every Brown Girl Needs...
The only glow up guide you need if you are a young brown girl. I spent most of my childhood wishing I could glow up. Wishing I looked different, had a different name, fit differently into the world around me. This episode is the conversation I needed at 14 and nobody gave me.This is not a…
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Everything You’re Too Scared To Ask Your Accountant
If you’re building a business, freelancing, starting a side hustle, or feel anxious about managing money, this episode is for you. This week on Reclaiming Bossy, I’m joined by accountant, founder and creator Emily Vass to ungatekeep the financial side of running a business and answer all the...
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The Pitch Method I Used To Win £1,000 In 90 Seconds For My Business (Steal My Method)
On today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m sharing the story of how I won £1,000 in 90 seconds through pitching and why learning how to pitch yourself is one of the most valuable skills you can build in your career, business and life. Whether you’re applying for jobs, building a business…
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Is Fundraising Like Dating? A VC Explains How To Actually Raise Money
On today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m joined by Vanesa Pazos from Noba Capital to ungatekeep venture capital and break down what actually happens behind the scenes of raising money. If you’ve ever wondered how founders get funded, what investors are really looking for, whether you actually...
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I Read 30 Books On Money, Here’s How You Can Actually Get Rich
In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re kicking off Money Month, a series all about money, career growth, entrepreneurship, investing, confidence, and trying to build financial security in your 20s. I’m sharing some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from reading 30+ books on money, business,...
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How To Build Self Trust Again After A Flop Era
This episode is for you if you are going through a “Flop Era’ In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy Madrid Season, I’m joined by Tatiana, founder of Deep Chats, for an honest conversation about self-trust, moving abroad, navigating uncertainty in your twenties, and finding your people when life...
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How To Get A Self Employed Visa In Spain & Build Your Dream Creative Career
On today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I’m sitting down with Nena, a fashion photographer who moved to Madrid and built her creative business from scratch while navigating the Spanish freelance visa process, finding clients through social media, and learning how to back herself in a completely…
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How To Build A Global Remote Business And Real Life Community As A Digital Nomad
What does it really look like to build a business that gives you freedom, flexibility, and community at the same time? In this episode of the Reclaiming Bossy podcast, I’m joined by Laura Smyth, founder of Butterfly English Education and Found Her Madrid, to talk about how she built a fully…
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Before You Book Your Flight to Madrid, Listen to This Episode (The Ultimate Madrid Guide)
What if Emily in Paris was actually set in Madrid and was culturally accurate? In the first episode of the Reclaiming Bossy Madrid season, I sit down with Maddy, the creator behind Maddy in Madrid, to talk about what building a real life abroad actually looks like beyond the romanticised TikToks...
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If You Still Don’t Understand Blockchain, You Need To Listen To This Conversation.
Have you ever wondered what the hell blockchain actually is and why it’s useful? If so, this episode is for you… In this episode of the Reclaiming Bossy podcast, I’m joined by Marieke De Ruyter De Wildt founder of Open food Chain, to break down how blockchain technology is transforming global…
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How to Shoot Your Shot and Actually Get a Yes (The Exact Strategy I Used to Build a Global Podcast)
In this episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re breaking down the art of shooting your shot and how to reach out, build genuine connections, and get people to actually say yes to you. This episode is part of the Amsterdam season, where I take you behind the scenes of how I created an international...
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What Is Jamu? How a 1,300-Year-Old Wellness Practice Became a Global Brand
What is Jamu? How do you turn a 1,300-year-old wellness practice into a global brand? In this episode of the Reclaiming Bossy podcast, I’m joined by Anna Uspessij, founder of Good Jamu, to break down how she built a wellness business rooted in culture, identity, and authenticity. We talk about…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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A Bossy Girl’s Guide to Overwhelm: 9 Easy Antidotes to Feel Instantly Better.
This episode is a bossy girl’s guide to overwhelm… I get overwhelmed really easily as a neurodivergent founder juggling a business, a podcast, admin, friendships, life and about a million open tabs in my brain. This episode is for anyone who gets overwhelmed easily, is juggling a lot, feels...
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The Anti Hustle Business Model More Women Need to Know About
What if success didn’t mean burnout? In this episode, we’re talking about building a business that works for you, not against you. If you’ve ever felt resistance to hustle culture, rigid 9–5 structures, or the idea that growth has to come at the expense of your wellbeing, this conversation is for...
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A Bossy Girl’s Guide to Breakups : How To Get Your Spark Back ...
This episode is for anyone going through a breakup who feels like they don’t have a big sister to sit them down and tell them it’s going to be okay. I don’t have a sister myself, but I’m incredibly lucky to have the most supportive friends and community of bossy gals around me. A lot of the…
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Pitch Competition Strategy: How Hanan Tantush Built a Brand Through Grant Funding
In this episode we are joined by Hanan Tantush, award winning founder of Intotum, an adaptive fashion brand dedicated to creating clothing that works with disability. Hanan started Intotum after seeing her grandfather struggle to find clothes that worked around his disability and stoma bag. What...
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Why You Should Add Breath Work To Your 2026 Reset ...
If you add one thing to your 2026 reset, let it be breathwork. In this powerful and grounding episode, I’m joined by Lucy a breathwork and mindset coach who works with executives, leaders, and global companies to help them regulate their nervous systems, shift deeply ingrained patterns, and lead...
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2025 Wrapped: 12 Lessons You Might Need to Hear before 2026…
Inspired by Spotify wrapped, this is my 2025 wrapped. Instead of stats or numbers, I’m sharing the 12 biggest lessons I learned this year, one from each month. 2025 was a full year. I launched my company, grew and evolved this podcast, brought it into video, built a team, graduated university top...
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The Truth About Becoming a Lawyer: Ungatekeeping the Solicitor Route
🎧 An Important note before you listen We’re really sorry about the sound quality on this episode. We experienced a few technical issues during recording but the conversation itself was so valuable and informative that we decided to continue and share it anyway. Thank you for bearing with us me…
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Why Your Vision Board Isn’t Working, Here’s What to Do Instead…
If you’ve ever made a vision board, this episode is for you. And if you’ve never made one, it’s definitely for you… I’ve been making vision boards for over 12 years, and they remain one of the most powerful tools I use to ground my goals, visualise my future, and stay aligned with what I’m...
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How Ina Raised $2.7 Million to Solve a Problem Women Face Daily...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of harassment, physical assault, and violence in public spaces, including a personal account of an attack that led to the founding of eNOugh. While the conversation ultimately centres on empowerment, innovation, and reclaiming safety, please...
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How to Use AI to Transform Your Life, Career & Glow Up With AI Founder Ideja Bajra
If you have ever felt intimidated by AI or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. We talk about how AI can be your personal assistant, study partner, content strategist, and life optimisation tool. In this episode, I sit down with Ideja Bajra founder of Edvance Ai, to break down how you...
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The Easiest Way to Learn Any Language: How I Taught Myself Spanish From 0 to Fluent…
What if I told you that learning languages is actually really easy, you just need to find a method that works for you not the one the school system forced on everyone? Most of us grew up believing that learning a language is hard because school taught it in the most unnatural way possible:...
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A Generalist´s Guide to Starting and Scaling Multiple Businesses...
In today’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, I sit down with Danielle Le Seur, a founding member of Nineten58 and one of the most dynamic generalist builders in the London tech ecosystem. Dani’s journey is full of grit, curiosity, and reinvention, from running a chicken business in South Africa as a…
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Things I Do To Fill Up My Cup: My Antidotes For Seasonal Depression...
If you’ve been feeling drained, uninspired, or like life has been on autopilot lately, this one’s for you. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to put your own oxygen mask on first, reconnect with yourself, and find ways to fill up your own cup We dive into practical tools and...
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Its time for rebrand, heres why ...
Its time for a rebrand, this is the start of a new era… For the last two and a half years, this podcast existed under the name Empower Sounds. It was about giving women a platform to share their stories. But somewhere along the way, I outgrew it, and it outgrew me. This episode is the story of…
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The Truth About Leaving a Corporate Job to Become a Tattoo Artist (With Kimberley Verana)
What happens when you walk away from a “safe” corporate path to build a creative life from scratch?In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kimberley Verana, a UCL Geography graduate who left recruitment to become a tattoo artist. We talk about what it really takes to start over in your 20s ,from...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you're bossy and in pursuit of building a bold and brilliant life, career, and collection of side quests, you're in the right place. I'm Maahika, and Reclaiming Bossy is for ambitious women in their 20s navigating career, money, and identity, the messy middle nobody really posts about. Real conversations with founders, creators and leaders, plus honest solo episodes, health, wealth and happiness.Originally Empower Sounds, we are now streamed in 65+ countries with 3 international seasons, come join our global community. New episodes every Wednesday <3
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