Flip the Switch

This week I'm back with Rishi Ranjan, the creator behind Strangers in Airports, freelance marketer and all-round entrepreneur.We discuss:The realities of being a freelancerHow to build a successful careerTaking risks and navigating failureDefining your version of successTips to market yourself Follow @strangersinairportsFollow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is with Phie McKenzie, the founder of Creative Ally. Phie helps develop and nurture purpose-driven digital Creators who use their voices and platforms to make the world a little kinder. The biz guides talent in uncovering their true North Star and provides them with the right strategies and expertise to drive powerful conversations online while building unique, recognisable brands that flourish on and offline.We discuss:Using your voice as a digital creatorFinding your version of successHow to be authentic Personal Branding 101Pitfalls as a creatorFollow @CreativeAlly.onlineFollow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I go through how to DIY the best morning routine for success.This is split up into something I've coined the "Core Four"One: MovingTwo: NutritionThree: IntentionFour: Meditation I go through some of the biggest personal development leaders in the world and assess their morning routines and learnings. From Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Mel Robbins, Tim Ferris, they all have their own routine which they have mastered over the years. Essentially you can hear about theirs and create your own morning routine menu.Hope you enjoy this solo one. As always a huge thank you to every single listener.Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss how to network:How to take control of your lifeSST - the model to getting to your dream careerUnderstanding your zone of geniusGuest Bio:Jaz Marfo is a Career Coach for ambitious careers & communities.Guest socials:@justjaz.coHost socials:@shanagujralFollow, subscribe and watch @FLIPTHESWITCHCLUB. We are now on YouTube so you can watch our episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss how to network:Getting over the ick around networkingBringing networking back to the basicsGoing through all the top ways to network authenticallyFinding a networking path that works for youGuest Bio:Isabel Sachs is a creative entrepreneur, public speaker and Founder of I LIKE NETWORKING. She has worked on a variety of non-profits, culture organizations and consumer-led companies, conceptualizing and producing branded experiences that engage core consumers, as well as communications campaigns, having worked with clients such as Converse, Lipton, Red Bull and Lollapalooza, amongst others. She created and sold an award-winning cultural agency, based in Brazil, producing over 50 events a year including international tours, and managing a roster of artists and a theatre company. In 2021, she was listed as one of the top 21 most influential women by Startups Magazine and won the D&Ad awards on the Side-Hustle category.Guest socials:@ILIKENETWORKINGHost socials:@shanagujralFollow, subscribe and watch @FLIPTHESWITCHCLUB. We are now on YouTube so you can watch our episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss how to achieve limitless living with Valentina Marzola:How to achieve limitless livingUsing breathwork to change your mood and energy How to incorporate breathwork into your routineLearning to be 100% your authentic and unique multi-faceted selfGuest Bio:Valentina is a personal development coach, speaker, and thought-leader. Think of her as as your modern-day guide to limitless living. Valentina partners with peak-performing individuals and brands in the wellness, entertainment and entrepreneurial space to help them unlock their full potential. She takes a holistic and modern approach when it comes to supporting clients, which is multifaceted, rooted in spirituality, and backed by science. Guest socials:@valentina_marzolaHost socials:@shanagujralFollow, subscribe and watch @FLIPTHESWITCHCLUBWe are now on YouTube so you can watch our episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're joined by the incredible Dr. Wendy O'Connor, a Life Strategist & Positive Psychologist.We discuss:How to create a life you loveWhat a dream career actually isSteps to move forward right now in your lifeHow to figure out what works for youGuest Bio:Dr Wendy O'Connor is a positive psychologist and life strategist who helps women transform from a life of languishing (checking the boxes + living on auto-pilot) to their most fulfilling, meaningful lives.Guest socials:@drwendyoconnorHost socials:@shanagujralFollow, subscribe and watch @FLIPTHESWITCHCLUB. We are now on YouTube so you can watch our episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat all things wellness with the incredible Chloé Pierre:Defining wellness and what it means to each personHow to go back to the simple things and build a sustainable wellness routineJuggling multiple things as an entrepreneur and motherWriting the book, Take Care, The Black Women's Guide to WellnessHow the wellness industry is moving forward and how we can be more inclusive Guest Bio:Chloé Pierre is the Black female founder of thy.self, which she was inspired to launch in October 2018 after struggling to find a space that resonated to her within wellness. Chloe’s mission is to make wellness more approachable and accessible to the people that its origins are derived from. Chloe started her career working in fashion PR and over the last decade, has expanded her experience into marketing, where she now serves as a Digital Marketing Consultant for some of the biggest global brands including Nike Jordan, BBC and H&M. Take Care is her debut book.Guest socials:@[email protected] socials:@shanagujral@fliptheswitchclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Bio Noé Solange is a London based producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and photographer. From her Dutch, Indonesian, Surinamese heritage and being raised around the world, Noé pulls cultural threads from her upbringing that she blends with electronic elements and harmonic vocals to create a rich tapestry of sounds.  Her recent EP, Rise is out now to stream.We discuss:The journey to a dream careerHow to balance two different careers at once whilst achieving balanceUnderstanding what works for you when it comes to mental health and protecting your energyTop tips for making it Guest socials @noe_solangeHost socials @shanagujralFollow, subscribe and watch @FLIPTHESWITCHCLUBWe are now on YouTube so you can watch our episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! Here's a solo episode on 3 top tips on when life throws you curveballs.I discuss:Being kind and grounding yourselfTaking back controlMilestone momentsAs always a huge thank you to every single listener. Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do I begin with this one?! I just wanted to sit and listen and I'm sure you will too.We talk about:The journey and inevitable ups and downsReflecting back on 30 years experienceHow to find your dream careerHow to overcome the curveballsGuest bio:Lawrence Zeegen has worked across higher education and the creative and cultural sectors and brings expertise from 30+ years in art, design and media education and industry practice to a range of projects and clients. Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, led the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, the largest of its kind in the UK, and was a member of the executive board at Birmingham City University. Senior roles at University of the Arts London, Kingston University, University of Brighton, and Ravensbourne University London.Professor of Illustration, lectured and delivered keynote presentations in over 25 countries. Author of nine published books on graphic arts, including Fifty Years of Illustration, Ladybird by Design, The Fundamentals of Illustration and Digital Illustration and contributed to publications that include Computer Arts, Creative Review and Varoom.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@rebekahzeenajade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest bio:Rebekah is a medical doctor, Nike yoga teacher and DJ. Her interests are focused at the intersection of wellbeing, music and culture, cultivating diverse spaces through her Afro-centred community platform, Pana. She balances upbeat sounds from around the world with ambient-electronic mixes off the dance floor, designed to elevate yoga, breath and movement.We talk about:Her interest in the wellness spaceThe journey into yoga Finding the golden thread between everything you doCombining everything togetherAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@rebekahzeenajadeA huge apologies I have a cold in this one so my sound is not A VIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week another multihyphenate!This week is Zooey G aka Lagoon Femshayma.By day, a successful creative director, by night a drag queen called Lagoon Femshayma, recently making history as the first drag queen to curate and DJ a Boiler Room set.We chat about: Understanding where your drive comes fromThe notion of an alter egoCreative directing and playingThe blurring boundaries of musicBalancing it all - can we ever get it right?All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@lagoon_femshayma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays guest is the amazing Vanessa Maria!Guest bio: Vanessa Maria is a London-based dj, broadcaster & creative producer of German and Jamaican heritage. Her practice champions music and mental health in audio, visual & digital formats. Following on from a Psychology degree, Vanessa worked as a mental health representative at Bristol University where she successfully led campaigns around student mental health and executively produced an award-winning documentary about black students’ wellbeing: ”When Wellbeing is White.”We talk about:The journey into music Milestone moments like interviewing David AttenboroughCrafting and building your career around your purposeMental health advocacy work DATA!! (We love to see it)All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@nessamaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eva Sun-Wai is this weeks guest and bringing back the by day by night energy! Eva is a successful fund manager by day, and spin instructor by night.We talk about:Passion and how your early experiences can inspire and shape who you areHow to craft a 5-9 around your 9-5Balancing many plates with successAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@eva_sunwai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about:The journey from University to building a successful music careerWorking as a producer at the BBC The all-encompassing nature of the music industryBalancing everything Skillstacking as you grow your careerIshtia May is a multihyphenate across so many facets in music. We discuss the journey of being an experienced Producer, Radio Broadcasting, and On-Screen Presenting. We also chat honestly about being a South Asian in music but also having to deal with the pressures of career and culture. All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@ishtiamay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the first episode of 2024! We welcome Jess Young to the podcast. We talk about:How identity and your early experiences can be interlinked with passionsBeing unapologetic in who you are as a multihyphenateThe importance of your wellbeing as you grow your careerJess Young is a London based nail artist, model, music producer, DJ, and founder of Boys In Polish, with a mission to use her creative aptitudes to make the world a better place. Having started her nail art journey from a young age of ten years old and honing her skills and experience at WAH Nails (now known as The Stack World), Jess is now working freelance, specialising in gel nail art at her home studio. Aside her nail art career, Jess is also focusing on evolving her DJing and music career, describing her genre as ‘ a fusion of timeless, chilled out soul, funk, house and R&B’. She also writes and produces her own music, and has garnered attention from the likes of Notion, CLASH, Spotify, and Foundation.fm. Jess’ other creative passions include modelling, and growing her platform Boys In Polish, which is a community that encourages men to confront toxic masculinity through nail art experiences, and aims to make manicures more inclusive. All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@jessyoungdj@jessyoungnails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the final episode of 2023 and a look back with the help of our guests.If you want to skip to a certain part:06:-10:00: Camille Lesforis, founder of the Black Wellbeing Collective on creating a business to help others10:10-16:20: Bodalia, Doctor and DJ on being strategic and getting his first ever DJ gig at Tomorrowland16:20-21:40: Tam Kaur on creating her YouTube channel and being herself to gain 700K subscribers21:40-25:40: Travels by Tash on unapolagetically going for your goals, pivoting from pharmacy to a travel content creator25:40-29:00 Dan Tsu on creating a stage at Glastonbury and standing outAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another guest and this time a dear, dear friend, Travels by Tash!We talk about:Pivoting from pharmacy to travelBecoming a content creatorThe ups and down of being a full time travel content creatorBeing an introvert and harnessing it as your superpowerTurning your passion into a careerBio of guest: Travels by TashTravels by Tash amassed over 70,000 followers within 8 months on Tik Tok, and has worked with Sail Croatia and Bookaway. Tash was originally a pharmacist up until 2022. Tash decided to embark on a sabbatical for 8 months, a chance to step away from the familiar and go on a round the world solo trip. She soon realised that she didn't want to go back, and instead continues to explore her passion of solo female travel & content creation. Tash's story is a testament to the power of following one's passion and embracing the unexpected. All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@travelsbytash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New guest alert: TAM KAUR 🤍We talk about:The components of content creationHow to build a personal brand onlineBecoming confident in your own skinUnapologetically going for your goals Bio of guest: Tam KaurTam Kaur is fast growing self development YouTuber and content creator, growing from 2000 to 700,000 YouTube subscribers in just a year. Tam has built a personal brand as a freelance content creator within the fashion and lifestyle space, while studying full-time. She has partnered with Colgate, ASOS, Specsavers, Uber Eats, Jack Wills, Dil Mil, Skinny Dip, Boohoo, Pretty Little Things, Revolve, Silk Fred, Shein, NA-KD, and others.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@tamkaur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode features special guest Bejay Mulenga MBE.We have a conversation about:Finding your purposeUnderstanding your core valuesGrowth as you build businesses & personal brandSetting boundaries for yourselfBio of guest: Bejay Mulenga MBEBejay Mulenga, a multi-award-winning serial social entrepreneur, with over 10 years of business-building experience, having trained over 10,000 entrepreneurs as part of his work. He is the youngest award winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion in the UK. Passionate about teaching entrepreneurs the skills they need to take their business to the next level, Bejay is the founder of Supa Network, the Business Building Club, and more ventures dedicated to this ultimate goal. Bejay has worked with brands such as Barclays, River Island, BBC, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, Sony, and more.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@bejaymulenga@block2bags Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered how to build a safe space that never really existed?We have a conversation about:Cam's burnout story & learningsCreating safe spaces that never had existedSustaining your wellbeing for the long termBio of guest: Camille LesforisCamille is the founder of The Black Wellbeing Collective which operates as a digital platform providing mental health and wellbeing services for the Black community to have space to heal, recharge and indulge in self-care. They supply self-care talks and workshops, creative workshops, holistic workshops and empowering artistic project to their members! Alongside this Cam has experimented with clay earrings and is also an incredible public speaker.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@theblackwellbeingcollective@camillelesforis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special compilation episode on burning out featuring a mix of all of our guests. The truth is if you want to be a multihyphenate, have a side hustle, or go self employed, it's pretty common to see burnout along your journey.Each of our guests shares their burnout story and how they overcome it. Let us know if you enjoy this one! All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a person who always has new ideas and wants to make a difference in the world with them, then you NEED to listen to this episode.We have a conversation about:Uplifting marginalised communitiesBeing a trailblazer and channelling important messages into creative projectsWhy it's important to understand the rich history and heritage behind sub cultures Bio of guest: Ryan LanjiRyan Lanji is a presenter, DJ, fashion, art curator, cultural producer and public personality, featured on Netflix to BBC Three. Ryan is a passionate advocate for queer representation and inclusivity and continues to push the boundaries across the intersection of art, beauty and fashion while capturing the zeitgeist in our contemporary society.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@ryanlanji Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Educator, event producer, creative director, poet, facilitator, programme manager, Dad - Dan Tsu is this weeks guest and has SO many hyphens. We talk about:His knack for finding emerging artists and putting on great events - helping uplift the careers of Ed Sheeran to Kate Tempest.Emerging talent and event curation - leading to the founding of Lyrix Organix and Glastonbury Festival's iconic stage, the Rum Shack.Channelling poetry as a form of expression to share with the world.How Dan manages burnout and balance, and has a drive to keep going. Why being a multi-hyphenate isn't for everyone!Bio of guest: Dan TsuDan Tsu is an event producer, live promoter, and international facilitator. Co-founder of infamous Glastonbury Festival venue Rum Shack, he has hosted innovative and independent live shows for 15 years. Dan holds a reputation for championing and collaborating with young talent, working closely with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Akala, and Kate Tempest. All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@fliptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@offyellowradio@rumshackglasto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Nish, an incredible career coach spilling all on how to stand out, be authentic to yourself and take aligned action.In our careers, it's very easy for us to look at others intertwine our career with our self worth. The grass is ALWAYS greener.We have a conversation about:The pressure of sticking to one nicheLearning to stand out How to achieve your career goalsProgress over perfection approachBio of guest: NishNish initially started her career as an Investment Banker. Following her own advice to make bold moves in her career, she became a career coach helping millennials with confidence & career transitions, as well as becoming a career consultant at LSE. She also loves muay thai! All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujralGuest socials:@nish.career.coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode with Shana G, we chat about:What is imposter syndrome / the imposter phenomenonHow to channel imposter syndrome into positivityLearning to check in with yourself and how you really feelComparison and the art of staying in your laneYour fake self vs your real selfAll information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's launch time!Today we are joined with a live episode in King's Cross with Bodalia; Doctor and DJ.We have a conversation about:Creating a unique personal brandBuilding leverage and credibility as someone who is known for more than one niche Creating the representation you want to seeBeing authentic to who you areMental health and burnoutBio of guest: Bodalia - Doctor & DJ. Television doctor & award-Winning DJ with a global reach of 500 million viewers in the last 12 months. I have appeared on campaigns for the NHS, United Nations, Sport England and UNICEF as well as working with brands including Gymshark, New Era, The Hundred, and YouTube Health.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we're joined by Heba also known as Tabidee; Engineer, Founder & DJ. We have a conversation about:Tying in our self worth with a careerManaging all parts of who we areGoing on a self discovery journeyBio:Heba is a Civil Engineer, DJ and founder of Space Black, a creative design studio, exploring alternative spatial futures for marginalised communities. From biomimicry in Structural Engineering to the sonic ode to techno's Black industrial roots, Heba's work explores the intersection between technicality and creativity within all of her practices in order to find solutions that are innovative and rooted in culture.All information about the podcast is here:https://fliptheswitch.komi.io/Follow us on:@flIptheswitchclub@shanagujral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest today is Nicole, a London-based embroidery artist whose distinctive style combining freestyle embroidery with photography and digital media has been widely praised by the press and household names. Nicole is also the co-founder of Baesianz FC, a London based football team for women, trans, and non-binary people of Asian heritage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer now live for Flip the Switch.Join Shana G every week as she chats to a new guest and reveals all parts of the person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.