60 acast.com Finesse Your Wellness https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness en Matilda Egere-Cooper wellness, wellbeing, black women, fitness,mental health,lifestyle Fly Girl Collective A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Now on Season 3!

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]]> false Matilda Egere-Cooper matilda@flygirlcollective.co 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 finesse-your-wellness episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62e8462610e55a00110ee688/1663220214158-ec7411b9f99fc76fc5175e51c90cdc02.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness Finesse Your Wellness The Pleasure of Pilates with Cynthia Kesington The Pleasure of Pilates with Cynthia Kesington Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:33:14 GMT 30:30 6583f84a28851a0017e5065a true https://flygirlcollective.co/podcast 6583f84a28851a0017e5065a 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-pleasure-of-pilates-with-cynthia-kesington A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Now on Season 3! full 3 9 Pilates, the low-impact exercise regime created in the 1920s, is having a moment. With a rise in search queries every year, 2024 is set to mark its definitive comeback as it becomes more accessible and renowned for its physical and mental health benefits.


In this season finale of Finesse Your Wellness, host Matilda dives into her newfound obsession with Pilates (considering she never used to like it!). She's joined by mind & body coach and Pilates teacher Cynthia Kensington to explore what makes it remarkable and how it can empower black women and women of colour to realise their fitness potential.


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]]> Pilates, the low-impact exercise regime created in the 1920s, is having a moment. With a rise in search queries every year, 2024 is set to mark its definitive comeback as it becomes more accessible and renowned for its physical and mental health benefits.


In this season finale of Finesse Your Wellness, host Matilda dives into her newfound obsession with Pilates (considering she never used to like it!). She's joined by mind & body coach and Pilates teacher Cynthia Kensington to explore what makes it remarkable and how it can empower black women and women of colour to realise their fitness potential.


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]]> Fibroids and Gynae Health with Dr Dupe Burgess Fibroids and Gynae Health with Dr Dupe Burgess Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:44:57 GMT 38:13 657ac08a8417640016d19d5c false https://flygirlcollective.co/podcast 657ac08a8417640016d19d5c 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 fibroids-and-gynae-health-with-dr-dupe-burgess A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Now on Season 3! full 3 8 In this episode, host Matilda explores the topic of fibroids - including her surprising encounter with them - and the impact they have on women's health. To gain more insight, she chats with Dr. Dupe Burgess, founder and CEO of Bloomful, a platform aiming to improve women's gynecological care. Together, they discuss the healthcare inequities that exist, particularly for Black women and women of colour, and highlight the importance of prioritizing gynae health.


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]]> In this episode, host Matilda explores the topic of fibroids - including her surprising encounter with them - and the impact they have on women's health. To gain more insight, she chats with Dr. Dupe Burgess, founder and CEO of Bloomful, a platform aiming to improve women's gynecological care. Together, they discuss the healthcare inequities that exist, particularly for Black women and women of colour, and highlight the importance of prioritizing gynae health.


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]]> Sorting Out The Diet with Ashleigh Simpson Sorting Out The Diet with Ashleigh Simpson Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:27:16 GMT 38:42 6570fe356765f200110721c4 false https://flygirlcollective.co/podcast 6570fe356765f200110721c4 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 sorting-out-the-diet-with-ashleigh-simpson A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Now on Season 3! full 3 7 In this episode, host Matilda chats with Ashleigh Simpson, a nutritionist, who sheds a light on the work of nutritionists and the benefits of consulting with one. Matilda also shares her personal experience with a nutritionist and how it's transforming her wellness journey.


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]]> In this episode, host Matilda chats with Ashleigh Simpson, a nutritionist, who sheds a light on the work of nutritionists and the benefits of consulting with one. Matilda also shares her personal experience with a nutritionist and how it's transforming her wellness journey.


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]]> Demystifying Investing with Davinia Tomlinson Demystifying Investing with Davinia Tomlinson Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT 38:06 6567cc688eb9a9001168e84d false https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness/episodes/demystifying-investing-with-davinia-tomlinson 6567cc688eb9a9001168e84d 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 demystifying-investing-with-davinia-tomlinson full 3 6 In this episode, host Matilda chats with Davinia Tomlinson, who shares her journey and the inspiration behind creating Rain Chq, a platform that empowers women to understand and navigate the world of investing. They discuss the importance of dreaming big and being purposeful with our money, and how investing can truly change our lives.


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]]> In this episode, host Matilda chats with Davinia Tomlinson, who shares her journey and the inspiration behind creating Rain Chq, a platform that empowers women to understand and navigate the world of investing. They discuss the importance of dreaming big and being purposeful with our money, and how investing can truly change our lives.


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]]> Changing Lanes with Abigail Brown Changing Lanes with Abigail Brown Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:15:21 GMT 31:58 655d2186a2b452001218706b false https://flygirlcollective.co/podcast 655d2186a2b452001218706b 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 changing-lanes-with-abigail-brown full 3 5 In this episode, host Matilda explores the emotional journey people face when questioning their career path or facing redundancy, and the impact it can have on our mental health. She’s joined by career coach Abigail Brown, who offers strategies for discovering your passions, changing course, and finding the right path.


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]]> In this episode, host Matilda explores the emotional journey people face when questioning their career path or facing redundancy, and the impact it can have on our mental health. She’s joined by career coach Abigail Brown, who offers strategies for discovering your passions, changing course, and finding the right path.


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]]> Bouncing Back with Mildred Talabi Bouncing Back with Mildred Talabi Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:45:24 GMT 37:14 6555421a17c430001260bab1 false https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness/episodes/bouncing-back-with-mildred-talabi 6555421a17c430001260bab1 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 bouncing-back-with-mildred-talabi full 3 4 In this episode, host Matilda meets Mildred Talabi, an award-winning careers coach and author, who shares her life-changing health experience and the lessons she learned along the way.



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]]> In this episode, host Matilda meets Mildred Talabi, an award-winning careers coach and author, who shares her life-changing health experience and the lessons she learned along the way.



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]]> Healing Through Art with Sabina Silver Healing Through Art with Sabina Silver Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:30:34 GMT 37:44 654c0c20d58e860013bd31c6 false https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness/episodes/healing-through-art-with-sabina-silver 654c0c20d58e860013bd31c6 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 healing-through-art-with-sabina-silver full 3 3 In this episode, host Matilda speaks with Sabina Silver, an artist who discovered art as a way to cope with the anxiety of moving to a new country as a child, which resulted in selective mutism. Today, she organises paint and sip events to help people use art as a form of therapy and healing. Matilda explores the connection between art and self-discovery, and how creativity can help women deal with life's challenges.


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]]> In this episode, host Matilda speaks with Sabina Silver, an artist who discovered art as a way to cope with the anxiety of moving to a new country as a child, which resulted in selective mutism. Today, she organises paint and sip events to help people use art as a form of therapy and healing. Matilda explores the connection between art and self-discovery, and how creativity can help women deal with life's challenges.


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]]> The Athletic Mindset with Jodine Williams The Athletic Mindset with Jodine Williams Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT 45:28 654169b0d96b4600127004c5 false https://flygirlcollective.co/podcast 654169b0d96b4600127004c5 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-athletic-mindset-with-jodine-williams A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Now on Season 3! full 3 2 In Season 3's second episode, host Matilda interviews Jodine, a chartered sports and exercise psychologist. Jodine's expertise spans from helping those with long-term health conditions to supporting athletes dealing with issues like competition anxiety and injury management. Matilda explores what we can learn from the athletic mindset and the ways it can influence our own perspective of ourselves and the world around us.


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]]> In Season 3's second episode, host Matilda interviews Jodine, a chartered sports and exercise psychologist. Jodine's expertise spans from helping those with long-term health conditions to supporting athletes dealing with issues like competition anxiety and injury management. Matilda explores what we can learn from the athletic mindset and the ways it can influence our own perspective of ourselves and the world around us.


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]]> The Fitness Journey with Matilda Egere-Cooper The Fitness Journey with Matilda Egere-Cooper Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:55:20 GMT 33:51 6539a096ab9fa20012105c19 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6539a096ab9fa20012105c19 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-fitness-journey-with-matilda-egere-cooper full 3 1 To kick off Season 3, host Matilda shares her personal fitness journey, reminding us that when it comes to wellness, we all have to begin somewhere. She walks through her childhood experiences, shares the challenges of her teenage years, and ultimately, reveals how finding a supportive running community as an adult became the game-changer in her life.

 

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]]> To kick off Season 3, host Matilda shares her personal fitness journey, reminding us that when it comes to wellness, we all have to begin somewhere. She walks through her childhood experiences, shares the challenges of her teenage years, and ultimately, reveals how finding a supportive running community as an adult became the game-changer in her life.

 

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]]> Season 3 Trailer Season 3 Trailer Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:07:55 GMT 1:40 652aaecc2bf6d10012e20e97 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 652aaecc2bf6d10012e20e97 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 season-3-trailer trailer 3 Mark your calendars: Finesse Your Wellness Season 3 arrives 26th October! Brought to you by fitness and wellness platform Fly Girl Collective, the podcast is where host Matilda shares tips and stories to help you on your wellness journey.


This season, you can expect more practical and candid conversations about self-care and fitness, a deep dive into health, insights for navigating work, money matters and more.


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]]> Mark your calendars: Finesse Your Wellness Season 3 arrives 26th October! Brought to you by fitness and wellness platform Fly Girl Collective, the podcast is where host Matilda shares tips and stories to help you on your wellness journey.


This season, you can expect more practical and candid conversations about self-care and fitness, a deep dive into health, insights for navigating work, money matters and more.


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]]> Adult Friendships with Maryane Mwaniki Adult Friendships with Maryane Mwaniki Thu, 18 May 2023 06:26:10 GMT 34:37 6465c1632b46f300105f6fbd false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6465c1632b46f300105f6fbd 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 adult-friendships-with-maryane-mwaniki full 2 9 In the final episode of the season, host Matilda explores the good, the bad and the ugly of adult friendships with counsellor and coach Maryane Mwaniki. With loneliness a big issue in a city like London, the conversation explores what women can do to have the best connections in our lives.


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]]> In the final episode of the season, host Matilda explores the good, the bad and the ugly of adult friendships with counsellor and coach Maryane Mwaniki. With loneliness a big issue in a city like London, the conversation explores what women can do to have the best connections in our lives.


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]]> Bossing Business with Sahar Twesigye Bossing Business with Sahar Twesigye Thu, 11 May 2023 06:07:39 GMT 41:51 645c862ba28eb000113a5037 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 645c862ba28eb000113a5037 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 bossing-business-with-sahar-twesigye full 2 8 In episode 8, host Matilda gets down to business with former blogger  turned  entrepreneur, digital marketer and podcast host Sahar Twesigye. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or feel ready to step out on your own, she helps aspiring and creative entrepreneurs find the courage to pursue their purpose profitably.


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]]> In episode 8, host Matilda gets down to business with former blogger  turned  entrepreneur, digital marketer and podcast host Sahar Twesigye. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or feel ready to step out on your own, she helps aspiring and creative entrepreneurs find the courage to pursue their purpose profitably.


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]]> The Cost of Living with Tolu Frimpong The Cost of Living with Tolu Frimpong Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:19 GMT 38:13 6452c0e4e9e17b00115aed71 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6452c0e4e9e17b00115aed71 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-cost-of-living-with-tolu-frimpong full 2 7 In episode 7, host Matilda discusses the UK’s cost of living crisis with Tolu Frimpong, a financial coach who learned the importance of money management when she cleared £36k in debt. She shares her tips and the ways the cost of living doesn’t have to compromise or wellbeing or financial goals.


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]]> In episode 7, host Matilda discusses the UK’s cost of living crisis with Tolu Frimpong, a financial coach who learned the importance of money management when she cleared £36k in debt. She shares her tips and the ways the cost of living doesn’t have to compromise or wellbeing or financial goals.


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]]> Going Vegan with Tomi Makanjuola, The Vegan Nigerian Going Vegan with Tomi Makanjuola, The Vegan Nigerian Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:18 GMT 32:26 64498f97f0688c0011a07db0 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 64498f97f0688c0011a07db0 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 going-vegan-with-tomi-makanjuola-the-vegan-nigerian full 2 6

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]]> Knowing Our Skin with Dija Ayodele Knowing Our Skin with Dija Ayodele Thu, 20 Apr 2023 06:43:56 GMT 40:40 6440df2ca189ca00110e2ea2 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6440df2ca189ca00110e2ea2 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 knowing-our-skin-with-dija-ayodele full 2 5 In episode 5, host Matilda gets candid about black skincare with Dija Ayodele, a highly respected skin health specialist and founder of the award-winning Black Skin Directory – a platform created to help connect people of colour to professional skincare. She’s also the owner of boutique skin health clinic West Room Aesthetics and author of Black Skin: The definitive skincare guide. In this episode, Dija shares how we can learn to be confident in the skin we’re in.


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327eac35d6ded9599f8bf3a57a4cf78b4d2c2b9e 

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]]> In episode 5, host Matilda gets candid about black skincare with Dija Ayodele, a highly respected skin health specialist and founder of the award-winning Black Skin Directory – a platform created to help connect people of colour to professional skincare. She’s also the owner of boutique skin health clinic West Room Aesthetics and author of Black Skin: The definitive skincare guide. In this episode, Dija shares how we can learn to be confident in the skin we’re in.


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327eac35d6ded9599f8bf3a57a4cf78b4d2c2b9e 

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]]> Better Periods with Le’Nise Brothers Better Periods with Le’Nise Brothers Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:30:06 GMT 41:23 64341ccf038a12001122f135 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 64341ccf038a12001122f135 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 better-periods-with-lenise-brothers full 2 4 In episode 4, host Matilda has a shame-free conversation about periods with Le’Nise Brothers – a registered nutritionist, yoga teacher and the author of You Can Have A Better Period. A specialist in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, Le’Nise dispels the myths and taboos around periods and shares how when the going gets tough,  what we can do about it.


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]]> In episode 4, host Matilda has a shame-free conversation about periods with Le’Nise Brothers – a registered nutritionist, yoga teacher and the author of You Can Have A Better Period. A specialist in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, Le’Nise dispels the myths and taboos around periods and shares how when the going gets tough,  what we can do about it.


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]]> Managing Stress with psychotherapist Karen Hartley Managing Stress with psychotherapist Karen Hartley Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:11:06 GMT 38:00 642e708a65d9170011cd01ee false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 642e708a65d9170011cd01ee 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 managing-stress-with-psychotherapist-karen-hartley full 2 3 In episode 3, host Matilda chats with her friend Karen Hartley, a psychotherapist who specialises in trauma, anxiety and stress and helps people gain confidence by building emotional resilience. Karen shares the truth about stress and what women can do about it, no matter what comes our way.

 

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]]> In episode 3, host Matilda chats with her friend Karen Hartley, a psychotherapist who specialises in trauma, anxiety and stress and helps people gain confidence by building emotional resilience. Karen shares the truth about stress and what women can do about it, no matter what comes our way.

 

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]]> <![CDATA[The Joy of Play with Amazi from Marawa's Majorettes]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:41:26 GMT 32:06 642521060e4e660011abecd2 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 642521060e4e660011abecd2 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-art-of-play-with-amazi-from-marawas-majorettes full 2 2 In episode 2, Matilda explores the idea of play with Amazi, a 2 x Guinness World Record-holding hula-hooper, roller skater and fire performer who heads up Performance for fitness team and international performance troupe Marawa's Majorettes. In our chat, she shares how she discovered her love for hooping and why playful activities should be a massive part of our wellness journeys. 


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]]> In episode 2, Matilda explores the idea of play with Amazi, a 2 x Guinness World Record-holding hula-hooper, roller skater and fire performer who heads up Performance for fitness team and international performance troupe Marawa's Majorettes. In our chat, she shares how she discovered her love for hooping and why playful activities should be a massive part of our wellness journeys. 


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]]> The Running Life with Coach Dora Atim The Running Life with Coach Dora Atim Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:31 GMT 40:29 641b6266dadd14001137343a false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 641b6266dadd14001137343a 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-running-life-with-coach-dora-atim full 2 1 To kick off Season 2, host Matilda talks to Dora Atim – aka Coach Dora – a beloved Nike Run coach in London who's built a devoted following championing diversity and trail running. In the chat, the Ultra Black Running founder shares her fitness journey, how she discovered her love for running and how others can fall in love with it too.


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]]> To kick off Season 2, host Matilda talks to Dora Atim – aka Coach Dora – a beloved Nike Run coach in London who's built a devoted following championing diversity and trail running. In the chat, the Ultra Black Running founder shares her fitness journey, how she discovered her love for running and how others can fall in love with it too.


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]]> Season 2 Trailer Season 2 Trailer Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:08:31 GMT 1:02 6416446f0baefa001158075b false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6416446f0baefa001158075b 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 season-2-trailer trailer 2 A brand new season of Finesse Your Wellness (brought to you by Fly Girl Collective) is on its way! Stay tuned as episodes will be dropping every Thursday!


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]]> A brand new season of Finesse Your Wellness (brought to you by Fly Girl Collective) is on its way! Stay tuned as episodes will be dropping every Thursday!


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]]> Preparing for 2023 (Bonus episode) Preparing for 2023 (Bonus episode) Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:36:40 GMT 9:01 63a3280869c77e0011ee671a false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 63a3280869c77e0011ee671a 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 preparing-for-2023-bonus-episode full 1 10 In this bonus episode, host Matilda shares the importance of reflecting on the past 12 months and the lessons to take into the new year ahead.

 

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]]> In this bonus episode, host Matilda shares the importance of reflecting on the past 12 months and the lessons to take into the new year ahead.

 

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]]> Building Emotional Resilience with Sanchia Legister and Jade Swaby Building Emotional Resilience with Sanchia Legister and Jade Swaby Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:56 GMT 1:09:16 63681e80fd568500127d4348 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 63681e80fd568500127d4348 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 building-emotional-resilience-with-sanchia-legister-and-jade full 1 9 In Episode 9, host Matilda leads a panel conversation in London on Building Emotional Resilience. Joined by her friends and wellness pros Sanchia Legister and Jade Swaby, she explores how their personal experiences have equipped them to face and overcome life’s challenges. Last episode of the season!


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]]> In Episode 9, host Matilda leads a panel conversation in London on Building Emotional Resilience. Joined by her friends and wellness pros Sanchia Legister and Jade Swaby, she explores how their personal experiences have equipped them to face and overcome life’s challenges. Last episode of the season!


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]]> <![CDATA[Working Motherhood with My Bump Pay's Tobi Asare]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:45:36 GMT 42:51 6362eb2b9d45fb0012b6e3ce false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6362eb2b9d45fb0012b6e3ce 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 working-motherhood-with-my-bump-pays-tobi-asare full 1 8 In episode 8, host Matilda talks to Tobi Asare, an author and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. In our chat, we discuss the reality of being a career mom, the ‘motherhood penalty’, and the ways women who aspire to motherhood can prepare for that unique chapter in their life. 


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]]> In episode 8, host Matilda talks to Tobi Asare, an author and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. In our chat, we discuss the reality of being a career mom, the ‘motherhood penalty’, and the ways women who aspire to motherhood can prepare for that unique chapter in their life. 


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]]> <![CDATA[It's A Lifestyle with Donna McConnell]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:30:26 GMT 51:33 6359ae7eed63eb001232aa86 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6359ae7eed63eb001232aa86 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 its-a-lifestyle-with-donna-mcconnell full 1 7 In episode 7, host Matilda talks to Donna McConnell, a cyclist and triathlete who marked her 50th birthday by training for an Ironman – one of the world’s most challenging endurance events that only a few percent of the world’s population will ever complete. They discuss the moment she completed the big event in 2021, her fitness lifestyle and her goal to inspire more black women to get involved in multi-sport events. 

 

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]]> In episode 7, host Matilda talks to Donna McConnell, a cyclist and triathlete who marked her 50th birthday by training for an Ironman – one of the world’s most challenging endurance events that only a few percent of the world’s population will ever complete. They discuss the moment she completed the big event in 2021, her fitness lifestyle and her goal to inspire more black women to get involved in multi-sport events. 

 

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]]> The Spin Life with Hannah Frankson The Spin Life with Hannah Frankson Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:40:01 GMT 41:42 6350ed420c84df0012f424f4 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6350ed420c84df0012f424f4 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 the-spin-life-with-hannah-frankson full 1 6 In Episode 6, host Matilda meets Hannah Frankson - a cycle instructor who's gone from hyping up local London studios to popping up in households worldwide as a much-loved instructor with Peloton. She discovers how the former athlete adopted the spin life, and why she's on a mission to motivate the masses, one ride at a time.


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]]> In Episode 6, host Matilda meets Hannah Frankson - a cycle instructor who's gone from hyping up local London studios to popping up in households worldwide as a much-loved instructor with Peloton. She discovers how the former athlete adopted the spin life, and why she's on a mission to motivate the masses, one ride at a time.


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And discover what we're doing for black women and women of colour in London at www.flygirlcollective.co 

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]]> Health Check with Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo Health Check with Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:29:13 GMT 48:02 6347b03a892bfd0011e0f371 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6347b03a892bfd0011e0f371 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 health-check-with-dr-tosin-ajayi-sotubo full 1 5 In episode 5, host Matilda taps up Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo (from Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies) to discuss black women's health and why it's important to check yourself.


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]]> In episode 5, host Matilda taps up Dr Tosin Ajayi-Sotubo (from Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies) to discuss black women's health and why it's important to check yourself.


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]]> More Than Food with Benjamina Ebuehi More Than Food with Benjamina Ebuehi Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:30:56 GMT 32:31 633e0344da09ed0012ed85fb false https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness/episodes/more-than-food-with-benjamina-ebuehi 633e0344da09ed0012ed85fb 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 more-than-food-with-benjamina-ebuehi full 1 4 In episode 4, host Matilda and Great British Bake Off quarter-finalist Benjamina Ebuehi explore food and baking, as well as the cook and author's own personal journey with food, fitness and wellness.


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]]> In episode 4, host Matilda and Great British Bake Off quarter-finalist Benjamina Ebuehi explore food and baking, as well as the cook and author's own personal journey with food, fitness and wellness.


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]]> Money Matters with Melanie Eusebe MBE Money Matters with Melanie Eusebe MBE Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:05:37 GMT 35:34 63357c01694b730012e8af56 false https://shows.acast.com/finesse-your-wellness/episodes/money-matters-with-melanie-eusebe-mbe 63357c01694b730012e8af56 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 money-matters-with-melanie-eusebe-mbe full 1 3 In episode 3, host Matilda gets personal to discuss money with her homegirl Melanie Eusebe MBE - an entrepreneur, business strategist and author of the critically-acclaimed book Financial Wellness and How to Find It. Together they reflect on their journeys with money, the ways it can reflect how we think about ourselves, and how to take positive action over our finances.


Follow Melanie on Instagram at @melanieeusebe and melanieeusebe.com. You can also learn more about her book on Amazon.


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]]> In episode 3, host Matilda gets personal to discuss money with her homegirl Melanie Eusebe MBE - an entrepreneur, business strategist and author of the critically-acclaimed book Financial Wellness and How to Find It. Together they reflect on their journeys with money, the ways it can reflect how we think about ourselves, and how to take positive action over our finances.


Follow Melanie on Instagram at @melanieeusebe and melanieeusebe.com. You can also learn more about her book on Amazon.


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]]> Style Power with stylist Adama Paul Style Power with stylist Adama Paul Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:00:33 GMT 50:19 6328c2c9d6d46b001200fd7c false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 6328c2c9d6d46b001200fd7c 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 style-power-with-stylist-adama-paul full 1 2 In episode 2, host Matilda sits down with stylist Adama Paul - aka Middle Side Part on social media.. She’s a creative who’s on a mission to empower people to look and feel their best for their most important moments. While her journey into fashion styling has been unconventional, she’s passionate about encouraging women to pursue their dreams and make bold transitions at any stage in life.


Matilda and Adama discussed what style means to them, the impact of style on self-confidence and how to always stay ready for anything.


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]]> In episode 2, host Matilda sits down with stylist Adama Paul - aka Middle Side Part on social media.. She’s a creative who’s on a mission to empower people to look and feel their best for their most important moments. While her journey into fashion styling has been unconventional, she’s passionate about encouraging women to pursue their dreams and make bold transitions at any stage in life.


Matilda and Adama discussed what style means to them, the impact of style on self-confidence and how to always stay ready for anything.


Follow Adama on Instagram at @middlesidepart.


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]]> Keep Swimming Keep Swimming Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:36:24 GMT 51:18 632234c43957c10012574557 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 632234c43957c10012574557 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 keep-swimming full 1 1 In this debut episode, host Matilda catches up with her homegirls to discuss the journey of being black women completing their very first triathlon (and facing their insecurities with swimming - especially open water swimming). They discuss everything from taking adult swimming lessons and dealing with their haircare and skincare to the impact the challenge had on their wellness. 


To find out more about Better’s adulting swimming programme Swim Doctor, visit: https://www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/lessons-and-courses/swimming/adults


For info on Karen’s personal trainer Zayd, head to: https://www.swimmingmantis.com 


And to learn about Swim For Tri’s open water sessions, check out: https://www.swimfortri.co.uk


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]]> In this debut episode, host Matilda catches up with her homegirls to discuss the journey of being black women completing their very first triathlon (and facing their insecurities with swimming - especially open water swimming). They discuss everything from taking adult swimming lessons and dealing with their haircare and skincare to the impact the challenge had on their wellness. 


To find out more about Better’s adulting swimming programme Swim Doctor, visit: https://www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/lessons-and-courses/swimming/adults


For info on Karen’s personal trainer Zayd, head to: https://www.swimmingmantis.com 


And to learn about Swim For Tri’s open water sessions, check out: https://www.swimfortri.co.uk


Make sure you’re following Fly Girl Collective on: 


Instagram: @flygirlcollective


Twitter: @flygirlco  


And discover what we're doing for black women and women of colour in London at www.flygirlcollective.co 

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]]> Introducing Finesse Your Wellness with Matilda Egere-Cooper Introducing Finesse Your Wellness with Matilda Egere-Cooper Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:08:55 GMT 1:46 62ea1f07525cb90012816291 false https://flygirlcollective.co/ 62ea1f07525cb90012816291 62e8462610e55a00110ee688 introducing-finesse-your-wellness-with-matilda-egere-cooper A joyful exploration of what it means to thrive and live well. Launching September 2022. trailer 1 Fly Girl Collective, Finesse Your Wellness is a new podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Matilda Egere-Cooper. It explores all aspects of wellness – from the physical and mental to the financial and emotional – shining a light on what it means for black women and women of colour to thrive and live well. Season 1 launches in September 2022, so here's what's to come.

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]]> Fly Girl Collective, Finesse Your Wellness is a new podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Matilda Egere-Cooper. It explores all aspects of wellness – from the physical and mental to the financial and emotional – shining a light on what it means for black women and women of colour to thrive and live well. Season 1 launches in September 2022, so here's what's to come.

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