Our expert guest this week is Asia Bribiesca-Hedin.  

Asia is a leadership and empowerment expert, professional coach and speaker. 

She is also the founder and CEO of Bridgewell Professional Services, a leadership development and executive coaching firm. 

Asia is passionate about coaching executives and professionals at every level to become influential, sought after leaders so they can create the results that matter

TOPICS:

• How to make a positive impact when you’re the first or only of your kind.

• How to be more intentional about your career.

• Work/Life Balance: How its meaning has changed over the generations.

•  Healthy ways to handle disappointment and criticism.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Asia's instagram: @badbossbreakthrough

Asia's Website

Asia's 'How to handle criticism with poise & confidence' video

Urmi is Bengali by blood, Italian by birth and currently lives in Canada. She works in the financial services industry and is a holder of the CFA charter, one of the highest designations in the financial industry. 

Urmi is also an advocate for women's empowerment and uses her passion to educate young girls and women. In her spare time, she loves to read, promote self-development and practice Muay Thai.

TOPICS:

• Navigating cultural identity and Urmi's book "Discovering your identity, a rebirth from interracial struggle."

• How to become a self-published author 

• Developing a mindset of resilience

• The importance of representation and much more.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Urmi's Instagram

Urmi's Book

Pelumi's instagram: @pelumskii

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

My very special guest this week is Akua Aubrey.

Akua is a content creator and podcaster. She is 1/2 of NoShade Podcast -  a podcast which has no limits to the topics discussed, from social issues to everyday life experiences. Akua and Esther (My Own Royalty) keep it real and honest, with a sprinkle of shade.  

TOPICS:

• Akua's journey with personal growth and podcasting

• The real behind content creation whilst having a full time job

• Our experience being Third Culture Kids

• Digital self-care and how to stay more present 

• Healthy boundaries: Why we struggle to communicate them and how to maintain them

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Akua's instagram: @akuaaubrey_

NoShade instagram: @noshadepod

My very special guest this week is Shay 

Shay works full time as head of financial crime operations. She also owns an event planning company, offering bespoke planning for events like weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties (to name a few).

She is passionate about creating content on financial wellbeing, career and lifestyle which she does through her platform - Slay With Shay.

TOPICS:

• Financial literacy, well-being  and independence

• Toxic money habits and how to improve your finances 

• Why it's important to start planning for retirement at a young age

•  The impact of social media and financial well-being and much more

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Shay's instagram: @slaywithshayuk

On this episode we discuss male self-esteem, personal growth, manhood and stay at home dads. 

Ola is 1/3 of the TEAM CH.O.C podcast - a podcast by three childhood friends who share their different perspectives on life in an entertaining way.

Leon moved from Bristol to London at 19 to begin his career. 

TOPICS:

• Personal development and self help tools: How helpful are they?

• Making an impact in the world 

• Self-esteem and dealing with insecurities as a man 

• Gender roles, expectations and respect in dating and relationships 

• External confidence vs Inner confidence

• Tips to improve confidence and much more. 

Ola's Event

Ola's podcast

Leon's London Rookie page

My amazing guest this week is Mary Mosope Adeyemi. Mary is an award-winning investment professional and a purpose-driven woman. Over the years she has spent thousands of hours focusing on early career professionals - developing, executing and managing talent recruitment and training programs. She has a passion for personal development and career growth which led her to create her organisation viShebilitiy and write her book - Visible Strengths. 

Visible Strengths is the guide that will help you accelerate, reposition, or fully reset your diverse and exciting career so that it grows you, provides for you, and inspires you to continue reaching higher heights.

TOPICS:

• The importance of understanding your natural gifts and talents 

• How to craft your work around your strengths

• How you can use your talents to solve problems at your workplace 

• Value-led visibility strategies in the workplace

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Mary's instagram:  @marymosope_adeyemi

Visible Strengths Book 

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Our special guest this week is Camille Johnson.

Camille is a business consultant who works with product based business to help them grow and scale. She is also a breast cancer survivor and the co-founder of Pink Ribbon Lingerie - an award winning lingerie business which specialises in mastectomy lingerie, clothing and swimwear. 

Pink Ribbon Lingerie Instagram: @pinkribbonlingerie

Breast Cancer Now 

CoppaFeel

Black Women Rising 

References:

Are hair relaxers causing breast cancer in black women? 

How are people from ethnically diverse backgrounds impacted by breast cancer?

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

This week,  Lu shares a life update and tips on how to get your life back on track.

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Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Today’s guest is Madelaine Coelyn, a certified life coach who works with entrepreneurs to help them blast through income plateau and skyrocket their success. 

Through her work in neuro-coaching and energetic change, she is passionate about helping people cultivate their presence and breaking through self-imposed glass ceilings.

TOPICS:

• Viewing fear as a catalyst

• Why we self-sabotage and how to overcome it

• How to build momentum and achieve your end of year goals

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Madelyn's instagram: @thecloutcollective

My awesome guest today is Kathleen Kelley, a physical therapist and university professor of physical therapy. 

Kathleen is also a certified life coach who uses her experience in neuroscience, education, yoga, meditation and health care to coach health care workers who are feeling overwhelmed and heading towards burnout. 

TOPICS:

• How your thoughts are at the root of everything

• Tips to navigate difficult decisions 

• How to take control of your feelings 

• Eliminating limiting beliefs

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Kathleen's Website 

My beautiful guest this week is Cat Shanu.  Cat is a femininity expert and coach, ambitious go-getter and lover of luxury. 

She is also the CEO + founder of The Femme Guide - a community of feminine and ambitious women who know their worth. 

The Femme Guide’s mission is to help redefine what femininity is for the modern day woman through providing support from online courses and one-to-one coaching, clarity and transformative steps. 

She is passionate about showing women how she went from ugly duckling (her words, not ours) to swan. But with an emphasis on not having to become a whole new person, but rather through enhancing the attributes they already have.

TOPICS:

• How to balance ambition and femininity 

 • The transition of femininity over the decades 

• Using feminine energy in your personal development journey

• What it means to be 'high value' and how to develop a high value mentality

• Tips to start tapping into your femininity today

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Cat's instagram:  @catshanu

Cat's website

This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into male and female friendships, navigating dating as a Christian, love and  everything in between.

My lovely guests this week are best friends Kojo Ampadu and Christabel Yeboah. 

Kojo is a full time content creator and the creator of the YouTube channel - Little Black Book 91.

He is also a relationship coach and part time justice warrior within the Christian community. 

Christabel is a Women’s Rights Activist and the founder and CEO of HerSana. 

HerSana is a Non-profit organisation which works tirelessly to end violence against black women and girls in all its forms. 

TOPICS:

- Male and female  friendships

- Modern culture and the unhealthy effects on relationships

- Gender roles: Expectations and Equality between men and women

- Do Women Have High Standards and Men Have Low Qualifications?

- The Christian Dating Scene

- Feminine and Masculine Energy

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Kojo's instagram: @littleblackbook91

Kojo's YouTube Channel

Christabel's instagram: @christabelkyeboah

Hersana Website

In this week's episode, I sit down with Simone Little to talk about productivity, how to deal with stress and being overwhelmed when you first start a business and the lessons she’s learned along her journey as a female entrepreneur.

Simone Little is a Business Productivity Coach and Strategist who helps busy female CEOS grow revenue, ditch burnout and achieve work life balance to enjoy the fruits of their entrepreneurial labour. With over ten years experience as a business owner, Simone uses her experience to help clients make wise use of their time, energy and resources.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Simone's instagram: @thesimonelittle

Simone's website:  http://www.thesimonelittle.com/

My guest is Terry Tucker, a business owner and motivational speaker.  Prior to this, Terry played collage basketball, graduated from the Citadel and started a career in law enforcement. He became a SWAT hostage negotiator and has also worked as a hospital administrator, marketing executive and high school basketball coach. 

Terry is the author of 'Sustainable Excellence - Ten Principles to Living Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life'. 

His biggest health challenge inspired him to encourage and inspire people with his website, Motivational Check.

“If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.” —Fred DeVito

TOPICS:

- Daily habits to build your mental strength

- Principles to live an extraordinary life of purpose

- How to turn life's lemons into lemonade

- How to live a life that is true to yourself

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Terry's Website:  www.motivationalcheck.com

Terry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS

Welcome back guys!

On today's episode, Lu talks with life coach Justine Cochrane about motivation, perfectionism and mental health.

Justine was able to turn her life around in her 20's through coaching. She learned how to manage her mind, thrive in her business and create a life she loves. 

Today, she helps women obsess less so they can create more. She's helped clients hit their goal weight, build 6 figure businesses, write books and create fulfilling relationships. 

TOPICS: 

- The science behind motivation and how to stay motivated

- How perfectionism affects productivity 

- Tips to improve your time management and make the most out of your days

- The link between perfectionism and mental health

- How to stop measuring your self worth on external achievements

- Tips to overcome fear and anxiety.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Justine's Website: https://www.justinecochrane.com/

Daily Motivation Workbook: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cfe9c8cc5a9dd00013a3f2a/t/6088061e047bbe187321d6c5/1619527203326/Daily+Motivation+Workbook.pdf

Today’s podcast guest is the funny and amazing Eric B. Eric is a fellow podcaster who is passionate about motivating people.

His podcast, The Life and Times of Eric was created to give people actionable tips to improve their lives, mindset, and reach their goals. He gives answers to important questions on life, business, friends and many other topics. 

Eric believes that you can be or have whatever you want, as long as you are willing to plan and execute. 

On this episode, Eric shares how to be more self-aware, tips to level up from your current role and how to get into the habit of doing things when you don’t feel like it.

TOPICS:

- The journey of podcasting and personal development

- The link between success and mental toughness

- The importance of using current work to help you pursue your dreams

- Self-Awareness and how to cultivate this and much more.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Eric's Instagram: @thelifextimesoferic

Eric's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLifeXTimesofEric/

Eric's Website: https://www.thelifextimesoferic.com/
 

If you enjoy this episode, make sure you follow the podcast. 

Level Up With Lu is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Google Play and wherever else you may find your podcasts. Just search ‘Level Up With Lu’.

This week’s guest is Christine Handy, a best selling author, model, international speaker and breast cancer spokesperson. Christine’s story of overcoming cancer is one of hope and faith in God, embracing self-esteem and the value of friendship. In this episode, Christine shares her journey and key lessons she learned from the difficult seasons in her life. 

TOPICS:

- How to stay emotionally well and thrive in difficult times.  

- The importance of building deep bonds and community.

- How to understand your true value and be your biggest cheerleader.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Christine’s website: https://www.christinehandy.com/

Christine’s instagram: @christinehandy1

This week's episode, Lu discusses self-domination, success and Western and Eastern philosophies with Natsune Oki. Natsune is the host of LifeUp EducationTV, the author of "The Game Of Self Domination" and a female entrepreneur at ForeignConnect.

She is passionate about creating lifelong success and inspiring others to reach their full potential. Her goal is to help people reach their dreams and master resilience, while feeling worthy, happy, and inspired. 

TOPICS:

- Western and Eastern philosophy. Redefining failure, success and happiness.

- Self Domination: How one can create personal transformation.

- How to persevere in order to succeed.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Natsune's Website: https://www.lifeupeducationtv.com/

Welcome back to a new episode of Level Up With Lu. This episode's guest is Victoria Deborah.

Victoria is the director and franchise owner of GYMGUYZ Kingston. GYMGUYZ focuses on delivering bespoke training services to clients at home. 

At 24, Victoria not only became the youngest person to purchase the GYMGUYZ Franchise and bring it to the UK, but also the youngest gym franchise owner in the U.K. She is also a fitness editor at Women of the City magazine. 

Through entrepreneurship and mentorship, Victoria has managed to transform her life.

Listen for an honest, fun conversation on all things business, fitness and lessons Victoria has learned along the way.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Victoria's Instagram: @victoria_deborah

GYMGUYZUK Kingston: https://gymguyz.co.uk/franchises/kingston-upon-thames/

On this episode, I chat with  co-founder of MindTerra, Toffy Charupatanapongse. We discuss self-care, procrastination,  imposter syndrome and using writing and journaling for mental well-being. 

Toffy is passionate about listening to, connecting, and empowering womxn who feel like they don't have a voice. She has a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and uses her education experience to design and create meaningful community-oriented programs at MindTerra. In her free time, Toffy enjoys reading, doing yoga, and learning languages.

TOPICS:

- Imposter Syndrome: How to break the cycle of self-doubt.

- How procrastination kills productivity and creativity. 

- Advice to take steps towards the life of your dreams and love yourself.

- Modern society and self-care:  The importance of personalised self-care for well-being. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

MindTerra's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindterra.co/

This week, Lu talks with fellow podcaster and the creator of 'Mindshape', Joey Braun. Joey is a personal development and mental health advocate. Mindshape Podcast is a platform which gives everyday people a voice to share their stories of pain, struggle and vulnerability. His goal is to empower guests and inspire listeners with tools to overcome the difficulties that they’re having. Joey believes that vulnerability is the bridge which connects people together. Together with his co-host Avery, Joey has built the podcast with over 70,000 downloads to date.

On this episode we discuss:

1. The fear of failure: How it kills creativity and the Power of WHY

2. Self-Help Addiction: Why it can become a trap. How to make sure you apply the knowledge and do the inner work

3. The journey of turning a podcast into a business and lessons learned along the way. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Mindshape Podcast: @mindshapepodcast

This week’s guest is Melissa Lyon West, an international confidence and self-worth coach. 

Through coaching services, speaking, workshops and writing, Melissa helps women and those who are tired of living in fear, overcome self-doubt, build confidence and self-worth so they can live boldly. 

She inspires people to bravely own their stories, embrace themselves and live joyfully all while giving practical steps and guidance on how to do so. 

In this episode, we discuss:

1. How to have courage to listen to yourself
2. Fear: How to change the way you view fear and follow your dreams
3. Tips to overcome self-doubt and improve your confidence.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Melissa’s website: https://melissalyonwest.com/

Melissa’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissalyonwest/

Michael is a therapist with a Children’s Mental Health Service in West Yorkshire. He has over 12 years experience working with children and families in different organisations. He also provides easy to understand training around mental health subjects, particularly understanding anxiety, depression and self harm.

Through Hobbyist Health Projects, Michael is currently looking into the value of hobbies and their impact on mental health.

"A little progress each day leads to big results."

TOPICS:

- The value of hobbies to well-being and health

- Common barriers to personal growth and how to overcome them.

- How to develop healthy coping strategies for mental health and feel more fulfilled.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Michael's website: https://www.hobbyisthealthprojects.com/

Michael's twitter: @hobbyisthealth

In this week's episode, Lu chats with Love and Relationship Coach, Sandra Hay.

Sandra empowers women to love themselves unapologetically, gain the confidence to live their dream life and find their happily-ever-after.  She believes that if you want to change your life, you have to start from within. 

"Never apologise for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to when you meet them." - Ziad K. Abdelnour.

TOPICS:

- Principles of Self-Love: A holistic way to look at how we love ourselves.

- How love starts from within: The connection between self-love and finding true love.

- How having standards and self-respect will upgrade your life.

- Tips to find love in a pandemic. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Sandra's Instagram: @thesandrahay

Website: http://sandrahay.com/

Schedule a Free Love Breakthrough Call with Sandra:

https://sandrahay.as.me/free-call

To celebrate this milestone, I'm joined with some very special guests.

My guests this week are Angel, Anthony and Morenike.

In this episode, we play a podcast trivia game to crown the champion listener of 'Level Up With Lu'. We also reflect back on podcast highlights, talk about the inspiration as well as our personal growth journeys this year.

Grab your proseco, we'll bring the good vibes!

Thank you so much for the support everyone, I hope you enjoy this episode.

The full episode will also be on YouTube so check it out. 

HOST: @levelupwithlu

Email: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

GUESTS:

Angel: @angelk96

Anthony:  @adulting_with_t_podcast

Morenike: @morenike_x

Luke's goal is to build generations of men who have a deep and healthy love of themselves and others. 

He hopes to leave listeners with the knowledge that there is no one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. 

"Love yourself more than the value of other people's opinions." - Luke West

TOPICS:

- Manhood and Self-Help: How Societal Expectations Affect Men’s Physical and Emotional Health

- Being a Content Creator: Dealing with Envy and Imposter Syndrome. 

- Men and Emotions: Why it’s important for men to share their vulnerabilities and cultivate a healthy self-love

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Luke's podcast:  https://www.theimperfectpod.com/

Luke's Instagram: @theimperfectpod

She has over 25 years experience working with senior level creatives and marketers, helping them break into, advance and successfully pivot through career opportunities in the hidden job market. 

Loren has a heart for serving people and helping them understand their value and the importance of networking.

"What comes from the heart, reaches the heart."

TOPICS:

- The Hidden Job Market: The value of building your personal and professional capital.

- Why being of service is the key to accelerating your career.

- Growth mindset and job searches: How to turn wasted time into your runway to next.

- How to fight against procrastination 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Loren's website: https://portfoliorocket.com/

Loren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff

Today's guest is Hazel Antiporta, a certified healing and transformational coach. 

Hazel coaches ambitious, purpose-driven people who are ready to break through mental blockages and desire to fearlessly go after their dreams, by teaching them how to combine healing the inner child, and shadow work with the law of action.

Her goal is to help people cultivate who they truly are, create balance in every aspect of life and confidently pursue their dream life through her daily content and coaching program.

"If you want to heal your heart, start healing your thoughts." - Alexandra Vasiliu. 

TOPICS:

- Healing and personal development

- How to practice healing from within

- Protecting your energy and filling your cup

- How childhood traumas affect adult relationships

- How to become your own best friend

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Hazel's instagram: @projectantiporta

Hazel's website: https://projectantiporta.com/

Afrah is a content creator and the podcast host of Screw The Stigma Podcast. She is passionate about fighting for human rights and breaking societal expectations. Afrah's main goal is to break societal stigmas, motivate and guide everyone into living the best life possible. 

"Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table." - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

TOPICS:

- Sexism and Stigma in Women's Health

- The Policing of  Women's Sexuality

- The Ambition-Marriage Trade Off 

-  Gender bias in the workplace

- How to break free from societal expectations

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Afrah's podcast: @screwthestigmapodcast

She is also a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience, and has a Masters in Psychology and qualifications in different psychological therapies including CBT and Clinical Hypnosis. 

Andrea’s vision is to build a global community of empowered women, leading them to a life of extraordinary success, happiness and freedom. 

TOPICS:

- Managing your well-being and reducing anxiety and stress. 

- How to reframe negative thoughts and change your perception. 

- Dealing with the pressure to succeed as a young adult.

- Tips for facing work-related stress and anxiety. 

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Andrea's website: https://andreaasmith.com/

Andrea's instagram: @andreaasmith01

Lauren has a passion for coaching ambitious, heart-driven business owners and entrepreneurs. Through her experience and success story, she equips them with the tools needed to manifest the success and lives they truly desire. 

On this episode, Lauren shares how to build a 6 figure business from scratch, manifestation tips to level up your life and grow an authentic online audience. 

"Visualise your highest self, and start showing up as Her." 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Lauren's Instagram: @laurencsaunders

Lauren's Website: https://www.laurencsaunders.com/

When not working on healing her soul, Fatima loves doing mud races, eating chocolate, and watching Impractical Jokers. She also recently finished her first half marathon during the pandemic. 

In this episode, Lu sits down to have a heart-to-heart with Fatima about turning pain to purpose, overcoming a victim mentality and healing from traumatic life experiences.

"No one is meant to do life alone. No matter how flawed or how enriched, there is always someone who can benefit from your experience." - Fatima Oliver.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Read Fatima's book: https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Dirt-Fatima-C-Oliver-ebook/dp/B08NPXKW18

Fatima's e-mail: Fatimacoliver75@gmail.com

Fatima's instagram: @fatimaoliver1975

Our amazing guest today is Adeeba Aqeel. 

Adeeba is a certified careers advisor, self care and personal development blogger and a motivational speaker with a background in ELT + Applied Linguistics.

She has a passion for helping people embrace who they are, become more confident and pursue their dreams which she does so through writing, giving advice and sharing her knowledge.

"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." - Tony Robbins

TOPICS:

 - Overcoming body insecurities and perfectionism. 

 - Discovering your purpose.

 - The importance of a positive mindset.

 - How to step outside of your comfort zone and take big risks.

 - How to incorporate rest and self care in your daily life.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Adeeba's instagram: @adeebaaqeel

Adeeba's blog: https://www.adeebaaqeel.online/

This week's guests are Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, relationship experts and the creators of the Exceptional Relationship Formula™.  This unique process was created to heal couples and bring back intimacy, love, and connection. They have been together for a decade and been married for 6 years. Over this time, they have experimented in their relationship and gained knowledge which they share with people all over the globe. They are deeply committed to transforming struggling relationships into exceptional ones. 

"You’re the creator of your relationship, if you want to change it, it starts with you. Always." - Jáchym and Natasha.

TOPICS:

 - Common myths about healthy relationships.

- Communication and Conflict: How to communicate your boundaries and how to communicate vulnerably after conflict in a relationship. 

- The Power Struggle Stage.

- Synergy vs Compromise: Why compromise doesn’t work long-term.

- Transactional vs Relational relationships: How to shift to a giving mindset and create a relationship better than the honeymoon stage.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Jáchym and Natasha's website: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/

Today's guest is Brenden Kumarasamy, a communication expert and the founder of Master Talk. Master Talk was created to help people overcome their fear of public speaking, so they can use their voice to communicate their ideas to the world.

"You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart." - John Ford.

TOPICS:

- Why public speaking is important for personal growth

- A controversial belief of public speaking fear

- How to overcome a tendency to use filler words

- Maintaining a confident tone and presenting like an expert on YouTube

- Content vs. Delivery: Which is more important?

- The importance of having a belief system and how to develop one

- How to keep your audience engaged during a lengthy topic

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Brenden's YouTube: MasterTalk

Karina Freitas is a podcaster, music industry practice graduate and freelance vocalist from Essex. Her podcast, Confessions of a Talking Freak was created out of a passion for giving people who don't fit in or feel welcome, a platform to embrace their true self and grow in love.

 "Music can heal the wounds which medicine cannot touch." — Debasish Mridha

TOPICS:

- Highs and lows of solo podcasting

- Working in the music industry during a pandemic

- Experiences with mental health and work

- Music industry and mental health

- Coping tools to look after your mental health 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Karina's instagram: @karinafreitasx

Karina’s podcast: @confessionsofatalkingfreak

This week also marks the 2nd birthday of Level Up With Lu!

Thank you all so so much for supporting the podcast and being a part of this community. The journey of personal growth has been amazing so far and I'm excited to continue bringing you inspiring content. 

"Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street then getting  hit by an aeroplane." - Nitya Prakash

TOPICS:

  - Things we wish we knew before entering adulthood

  - Mistakes we've made and the lessons we've learned along the way

  - Purposeful relationships  in adulthood

 - Things our parents did when we were younger that we understand now as adults 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Anthony's podcast: @adulting_with_t_podcast

In the final episode of 2020, I reflect on my highlights of this unprecedented year, how I've grown and what has gotten me through this time. 

Thank you all so much for rocking with the podcast this year.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⠀⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Lu is joined with Fisayo who shares her internship journey, figuring out what to study at university and dealing with rejection as a young person.

"Perseverance is the biggest determination of success." - Fisayo Oni.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell. 

TOPICS:

  - Why your daily habits are important

  - 5 habits that hinder your progress

  - How to develop better habits

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

TOPICS:

  - Working in the beauty and hair industry

  - Challenges in starting your own business

  - Is Blackfishing problematic?

   -  The Influencer Pay Gap

   - Why is it important to support black businesses? 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Huldah's instagram: @coco.maame

Huldah's beauty business page: @belle.boxx

For more information about the #ENDSARS movement follow @feminist.co

The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. - Proverbs 13: 3-5

TOPICS:

  - Can faith and self-help coexist?

 - Is our generation too self-obsessed in the quest for perfection?

 - How do you avoid developing an unhealthy self-fixation as a Christian?

  - How do you maintain your relationship with God whilst working on personal development?

 - Bible verses which motivate us in our personal development journey

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Hazel's blog instagram: @memoirsdaily

Team No Sleep, Everyday I'm Hustlin', Grind 24/7...

The problem with this mindset is that it lacks balance. Rest, reflection and contentment are equally as important as achieving your goals. Ultimately, it's not about the goal, it's about the journey to the goal.  Listen to  hear Lu and Hazel's thoughts on how we can learn to be more content and enjoy life in the present. 

"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realise nothing is lacking, the whole word belongs to you." - Lao Tzu.

TOPICS:

  - The problem with constantly striving and running after happiness

  - The beauty of contentment and why it's important 

  -  First world struggles 

  - How can we learn to be more content

  - How to enjoy life in the moment 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Sometimes you love someone in a language they don't understand." -  Unknown

TOPICS:⁣

  - Love languages explained 

 -  How love languages display in relationships

 - How to understand and meet your partner's needs more

 - How your upbringing and relationship with your parents shapes you

  - Attachment styles  and their effect on adult relationships

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Everyone comes with baggage, find someone who loves you enough to help you unpack." - Unknown

TOPICS:⁣

- How do you know when you're ready to date?

- Ghosts of relationships past: dealing with baggage, healing and moving on

-  Transitioning from a romantic to a platonic relationship  with an ex

- Bad dating habits/patterns to break

- CRB checks and approaching a potential bae ⁣⁣

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Patrick's instagram: @gout.parfait

 In this episode, Lu interviews Hersana director Christabel on issues which affect women and the work that needs to be done to make society more equal.  

"We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." - Malala Yousafzai

TOPICS:⁣

- Feminism defined and its role in today's society.

- Misogyny + rape culture: How this enables sexual violence

-  The importance of consent ⁣⁣

- How can a survivor share their sexual ⁣violence experience?⁣⁣

- Justice for Uwa, Breonna, Tina  + Shukri⁣⁣

- Domestic violence and the lockdown⁣

- HERSANA charity

HERSANA: https://www.hersana.org/

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

We can no longer sit back and watch this happen.

We need to Educate, Participate and Activate if we are to see change in our society.

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”— Desmond Tutu

 TOPICS:⁣

- What does it feel like to  be black in this society?⁣

- George Floyd, Amy Cooper + Police Brutality

- Black Lives Matter + Protests

- Black History + The Education System

- Racism in UK vs USA

- Microaggressions

- Brands + Cooperations + Pull Up or Shut Up⁣

- Actions we can take

 RESOURCES:

Educate, Participate + Activate: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_EeqqF0P1/?igshid=e5a9za0gvmom

Practical ways to support BLM in UK:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x65xLdIUDWMUl4_nkuD-EeP98UuJ2nuknUDsqUm7R9s/htmlview

A wealth of resources on the movement:

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"The most empowering relationships are those in which each partner lifts the other to a higher possession of their own being"  - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

 

 TOPICS:

 - No Refund Nation

 - The recipe for choosing a life partner 

 - Healthy  compromises to make in a relationship

 - Love on Lockdown: How to keep the spark alive with bae during quarantine 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"A healthy you is the best gift you can give yourself and those you do life with." - Joyce Meyer.

 TOPICS:

 - Mini Q&A session

 - Too Hot To Handle (3:00 - 10:05)

 - Thoughts on the UK government's method of tackling the pandemic.

 - Benefits of self investment

 - How to nurture your body and mind

 - Importance of life long learning

 -  Getting to know yourself as a person. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"It's all about finding the calm in the chaos."

TOPICS:

 - The effects of COVID-19 on the Earth

 - The effects of COVID-19 on the NHS

 - The effects of COVID-19 on day to day life

 - What you can do to help during this time

 - How to stay sane in quarantine

 - Things we can learn from this pandemic.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Sometimes painful endings bring the best new beginnings." ― Shae Ross.

TOPICS:

 - 2020 Chit Chat

 - How to cope when things go wrong

 - Message of encouragement for people feeling down.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Samaritans: 116 123

Merry Christmas to you!

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Never let success get to your head and failure get to to your heart." - Ziad K. Abdelnour

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

 Join Lu and Andje as they discuss finding purpose, pursuing things outside of the norm and complications with loved ones in supporting your dreams and passions. Also, Andje shares her journey with music and gives us a teaser for her new EP.

"The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Robert Bryne.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

TOPICS:

 - How to let go of the past

 - Benefits of letting go 

 - Experiences of change and why change is good

 - 4 steps to embracing change 

“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.” - Daphne Rose Kingma

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Pop a party popper,  have some cake and raise a cheer.

Birthdays are often a time of reflection and time to set goals for the next year.

In this episode she reflects on the past year and the 12 important lessons she learnt. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Self-care is a priority and necessity, not a luxury."

TOPICS:

 - Is self-care selfish?

 - Benefits of self-care

 - Society's perception on selfishness

 - How to deal with burnout.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

TOPICS:

 - Does 'The One' exist?

 - Why don't guys hold their friends accountable?

 - Why do girls have unrealistic relationship expectations?

 - Why do girls entertain guys for the chase?

 - Why do guys withdraw during arguments?

Book Recommendation: Manhood Restored: How the Gospel Makes Men Whole - Eric Mason

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

 TOPICS:

  - Common misconceptions women have about men

  - Why are guys perceived as selfish?

  - Why do girls jump to conclusion before understanding the full picture?

  - Why do girls overshare with their friends?

 - Why are guys more comfortable with expressing their emotions around  girls? 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Don't put your life on the backburner for nobody." - Lu Oni

 TOPICS:

 - The Wig Wahala (trouble)

 - Fixing grown ass men

 - Building a man vs Building with a man

 - Tips to avoid losing your identity in a relationship.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Age is just a number. Maturity is a choice."

 TOPICS:

 - Age vs Maturity

 - Michael's immaturity on Love Island

 - Respecting your elders 

 - Is today's generation more immature than the previous?

 - Signs of emotional maturity.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: @levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Ebube's poetry: @glimpse.of.my.soul

"There can be no disappointment where there is no deep love." – Maritn Luther King.

  TOPICS:

 - The psychology of disappointment

 - Steps to deal with disappointment and overcome L's.

 - The outrage over Halle Bailey's Black Little Mermaid 

 -  Upcoming summer festivals

 - Love Island's Michael and Amber.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

“Feeling better doesn’t come from avoiding adulthood, it comes from investing in adulthood.” ― Meg Jay.

 TOPICS:

 - How to make your 20's count

 - The pressure to have your life together by 30

 - How important are the people closest to you in determining your life's trajectory?

 - Friendships and serious relationships in your 20's

 - Diversity on Love Island 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Book recommended: The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

"Strong is choosing yourself, and choosing yourself every single time."  – Letwin K.

TOPICS:

 - The taboo of colourism in the black community

 - How to navigate the dating scene as a Baby Girl

 - Is singleness a curse?

 - Do men or women enjoy being single more?

 - Making the most of singleness.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"A man with options is a man with power." –  Rollo Tomassi.

 TOPICS: 

 - The power of having options in life

 - How to create more options for yourself

 - How to shoot your shot 

  - Avengers Endgame thoughts.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Whenever you keep score in love, you lose." – Kamand Kojouri.

 TOPICS:

 - The signs and mind of a player

 - What leads some to become players?

 - Why do some women play hot & cold?

 - How to avoid getting played.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Your body isn't a temple, it's a home you'll live in forever. Take care of it." – Colin Wright.

 TOPICS:

 - Can you have plastic surgery and still love yourself?

 - Does the media encourage a homogeneous beauty standard? 

 -  Is there diverse representation of body types in the media?

 - What makes you feel better about your body?

 - A letter to our 16 year old selves.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

"Slow progress is better than no progress."

 TOPICS:

 - Who benefits more from marriage?

 - Should you change how you look for a partner?

 - Personal journey with fitness and routine

 -  Fitness and long-term relationships

 - Workout motivation tools

 - How to take care of your mental health

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Patrick's food blog: @gout.parfait

Books: Power of Habit, Why We Sleep

YouTube Channels: Koboko Fitness, Tony Gaskins, AskChazzEllis, Matthew Hussey

Apps: GoogleFit, BodySpace, MyFitnessPal

“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” –  Lao Tzu. 

  TOPICS:

 - Spring resolutions check-in

 - Definition of confidence & self- belief

 - How can confidence transform your life? 

 - The cycle of confidence and 4 tires of confidence 

 - How to develop confidence 

 - The art of not giving a damn what people think.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

Headspace Bundle: https://www.spotify.com/uk/headspace/student/

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"Marriage can be a source of joy and love and mutual support but why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage and we don’t teach boys the same? We raise girls to see each other as competitors not for jobs or accomplishments, which I think can be a good thing, but for the attention of men." – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

 TOPICS:

 - Why does society fear the ambitious woman?

 - Examples of ambitious women in society

 - Why do women lose their identity in relationships and motherhood?

 - Can women have it all?

 - Traits we can learn from successful women. 

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com⁣⁣⁣

Isabelle's website: https://withloveisabelle.wordpress.com

 Is Valentine's Day overrated? Should romance only be expressed on February 14th? ⁣ Lu and Dabere discuss love, lessons and exes. 

“Being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure.” – Bob Marley.

TOPICS:

- The story behind Lu and Dabere's friendship 

- Valentine's day

- Lessons in love

- Is love harder to find in 2019?

- Three things we learnt from our exes

- Things we refuse to settle on in future relationships

- How to level up from a break up.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you” – Rupi Kaur.

TOPICS:

 - The meaning of self-love

 - How to practice self-love

 - Thoughts/Behaviours that don't serve us well and hold us back

 - Patrick's driving test attempts

 - The Baby Pastor

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

“Comparison with myself brings improvement, comparison with others brings discontent.” – Betty Jamie Chung.

TOPICS:

 - The Comparison trap

 - Instagram's role in comparison culture

 - ABCDE guide to stop comparison

 - Nigerian cultural pressures

 - Wunmi's thrift store adventures.⁣⁣⠀

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com

This is a personal growth podcast with a mission to help you live your best life, know your worth and love yourself.⁣ Are you ready to transform your life this year and join me on a journey of elevation in all areas?

“Don't make resolutions without an action plan. The key to success is right in your hands” – J. Allen Shaw.

  TOPICS:

 - Podcast introduction and Lu's personal growth journey

 - New Year's resolutions

 - Things we are saying bye to in 2019 

 - The Level Up Strategy  and how we can use it to reach our goals this year.

Instagram: @levelupwithlu⠀⁣⁣

Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.com