Boldly Ambitious

This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s working hard, doing everything “right”, but still feels like she’s being overlooked, underpaid, or passed over for opportunities.

This week on Boldly Ambitious, we’re joined by Tasneem Bhamji, senior executive in financial services and host of Office Real Talk, where she breaks down the unwritten rules of corporate life that so many of us were never taught.

From being raised on free school meals to spending over a decade inside some of the UK’s biggest banks, Tas has managed thousands of people and led large-scale transformation programmes, giving her a front-row seat to how decisions around pay, promotions and progression are actually made.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

👉 Why working hard alone isn’t enough to get promoted

👉 How to advocate for yourself, negotiate and get paid properly

👉 How being first-gen can shape the way you navigate corporate spaces

👉 How to stop trying to fit in and start owning your space

👉 And so much more!

Whether you’re starting your first corporate job, trying to get promoted, negotiating your salary, or figuring out how to navigate a workplace that wasn’t designed with you in mind, this conversation will give you the tools and language to be more intentional about your career.

Timestamps 🎧

00:00 – Intro

01:40 – Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough

14:30 – How To Get Paid Properly

37:50 – Owning Your Space as a First Gen Woman

01:05:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies

Connect with Tasneem:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasneem-bhamji-a1056390/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officerealtalk/



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This episode is for the ambitious woman who's tired of overthinking, waiting for permission, and letting fear make her decisions.

This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Dr. Aghogho Okpara, medical doctor, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, founder of Achieve with Aghogho, and content creator.

After being rejected from medical school five times over six years, Aghogho completely transformed the way she approached failure, opportunity, and taking action. Those mindset shifts have since led her to work with Apple, YouTube, Philips, the Nobel Prize, and to become one of the most inspiring voices helping students and ambitious women reach their potential.

In this episode, we're unpacking the 3 mindset shifts that changed everything.

We get into:

👉 Why mindset can completely change your life

👉 How to stop seeing failure as the end

👉 Why taking imperfect action will always beat endless planning

👉 How to build the mindset that creates opportunities

👉 And so much more!

Whether you're building a business, studying for your dream career, or simply trying to become the woman you know you're capable of becoming, this conversation will leave you thinking differently.

Timestamps 🎧

00:00 – Intro

01:45 – Defining Mindset

12:20 – Mindset Shift 1

24:40 – Mindset Shift 2

31:20 – Mindset Shift 3

48:05 – Dear Ambitious Girlies

Connect with Dr Aghogho:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsaghogho/

Website: https://www.achievewithaghogho.com/

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This episode is for every ambitious woman who's so busy building her dream life that she's forgotten to prioritise her health. 🤍

This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Dr Tosin Shotubo-Ajayi, NHS and private GP, medical advisor, TV doctor and passionate advocate for women's health.

Together, we unpack the health advice every ambitious woman deserves to hear, from the symptoms we shouldn't ignore to the myths we've been sold about what being "healthy" actually looks like.

Because 👏🏽 success 👏🏽 doesn’t have to 👏🏽 come at 👏🏽 the expense of your wellbeing!

Inside this week's episode, we get into:

✨ The biggest lies women have been told about their health

✨ Why painful periods and constant exhaustion shouldn't be ignored

✨ How to work with your menstrual cycle instead of fighting it

✨ The reality of burnout and the early warning signs to look out for

✨ The health foundations every ambitious woman should build in her 20s

✨ & more

Timestamps 🎧

00:00 – Intro

01:20 – Health Lies We’re Sold

17:50 – Working with your Cycle

34:30 – The Long Game

44:35 – Dear Ambitious Girlies

Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this video is not medical advice. If you have any concerns, please speak to a medical professional.

Connect with Dr Tosin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtosinofficial/?hl=en

Website: https://www.drtosin.com/

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Your friendships either multiply your ambition or drain it.

That's the hard truth that many ambitious women learn the hard way, because when you start building, reinventing yourself, taking risks, or committing to a different path, it may not always resonate with those around you.

And that shift can feel lonely without sisterhood and community championing you.🤍

This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're joined by Courtney Daniella Jesse and Renée Imafidon, bestselling authors, first-generation Oxbridge graduates, and co-founders of To My Sisters, an award-winning podcast and global community centred on women's wellness, growth and development.

Together, we unpack why ambition can feel lonely, what really happens when friendships change, and how to build meaningful sisterhood as an ambitious woman.

Because ambitious women deserve community just as much as they deserve success.

Inside this week's episode, we get into:

✨ How to stop feeling like ambition is something you have to do alone

✨ What people really mean when they say "you lose friends when you level up"

✨ How to intentionally build a sisterhood

✨ How to build friendships that actually make you feel seen

✨ How to find like-minded women as an ambitious adult

✨ How to become the kind of friend you're hoping to find

✨ & more

Timestamps 🎧

00:00 – Intro

02:40 – Why Ambition Can Feel Lonely

16:40 – Why Ambitious Women Are Lonely

34:30 – Why Ambitious Women Can Lose Friends

48:10 - Letting Go Of Friendships

01:00:40 – How To Find Your People As An Adult

01:05:05 – Dear Ambitious Girlies

Connect with Courtney & Renée:

🎙 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZh8CV927pgfSB9kc5tu8

📸 Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/cdboateng

📸 Renée: https://www.instagram.com/reneeimafidon/

📸 To My Sisters: https://www.instagram.com/tomysisterhood/

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This episode is for every ambitious woman who feels like she should have everything figured out by now 🤍

The woman who's putting pressure on herself to move faster, achieve more, and somehow have all the answers while she's still building her life in real time. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you.

This week on Boldly Ambitious, we're sharing some of the biggest things we've had to unlearn about success in our 20s.

Because the truth is, building something from scratch isn’t just about learning new things. It also requires letting go of beliefs that were never serving you in the first place.

Together, we unpack the mindset shifts that have changed the way we think about ambition, success, productivity, comparison, and building a life that actually feels good to live.

Inside this week's episode, we get into:
✨ Why your 20s are not a deadline
✨ Lies we’ve had to unlearn about success
✨ How to differentiate between being busy and making progress
✨ How to let go of the need for constant validation
✨ Comparison, timelines, and feeling behind
✨ & more

Timestamps 🎧

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – The Deadline

09:55 – External Validation

15:05 – Comparison

21:15 – Picking One Path

23:40 – It’s Okay Not To Know

30:55 – Dear Ambitious Girlies

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