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 Pride
• Why it’s OK to be emotional and not OK
• Why we all should be fighting for equality and equity
• Lady Phyll's views on true allyship 
• Advice on creating change by working with others as a collective

PLUS, 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.uk
• You can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast 

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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 finance
• The importance of mentoring and sponsorship for getting ahead
• How to assert authority when you know little about a role
• Why there’s a need for a diverse pipeline of investors to tackle the gap in funding for underrepresented founders
• Yvonne’s predictions on funding in a post-COVID world
• Advice on how to break into the VC world

PLUS, 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.com
• You can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast 

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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 everything
• Michele’s take on why curl-labelling can hinder hair growth and health
• The importance of developing brand values and a brand narrative
• Michele's biggest achievements - yes, including hitting £2 million in revenue

PLUS, 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.uk
• You can follow us on Instagram @LifesABagPodcast 

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