Best Mimi Complex Podcasts (2024)

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Building, Executing, And Creating A Lasting Brand With Kofi Nartey 22:57

9M ago22:57

22:57

You are in for a treat today because Kofi Nartey is cooking a dish for you to make your brand last! Kofi provides tips for building, executing, and creating a lasting brand. Prepare a pen and paper because Kofi will share the key takeaways when you start to think about your brand. He also touches on the Marketing Five Cs and Mind Share. As Kofi men…

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Creating And Holding A Vision For Your Life With Mimi Nartey 34:29

9M ago34:29

34:29

Your vision isn't just a dream; it's the blueprint of the life you're crafting. Nurture it, protect it, and align every action with its design. In this episode, Mimi Nartey joins us to talk about crafting and sustaining a powerful vision for your life. She helps us understand how to bring our dreams to life, from the beginning to our daily actions.…

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Kofi's Fitness And Health Tips For Busy Entrepreneurs 30:29

10M ago30:29

30:29

It’s easy for busy individuals to overlook their health and lose track of keeping their shape. But how can you maintain your health while clawing your way to success? Being busy is not an excuse to skip an exercise because Kofi Nartey shares some health tips for busy entrepreneurs. Kofi does a full-body workout, yet he listens to his body more to k…

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10 Success Strategies From 10 Years Of Acting 27:59

10M ago27:59

27:59

In the world of entrepreneurship, your business pitch takes on the role of a stage, with your clients as the captivated audience. Our host Kofi Nartey discusses the awe-inspiring connection between acting and entrepreneurship in this episode, unveiling the top 10 success strategies he acquired throughout his acting career. Explore the importance of…

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The Anxiety Challenge: How To Find Clarity And Purpose Despite Life’s Challenges 31:32

10M ago31:32

31:32

Anxiety is the compass pointing us toward personal growth; harness it, and you'll find clarity and purpose in life's journey. In this episode, join hosts Kofi Nartey and Mimi Nartey as they dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of anxiety and how to effectively manage it. Together, they explore the diverse sources of anxiety, from overly rig…

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Success Strategies From Sports: Transferable Life Skills To Be Successful 37:39

10M ago37:39

37:39

Life is like a game that you need to win. You have to have a strategy to become successful in it. Today, Mimi reveals her journey as a soccer player and how it affected her life. Kofi Nartey and Mimi Nartey discuss how we can become successful with transferable life skills from professional sports. Mimi and Kofi also share what they learned from sp…

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Partnering Up: The Who, When, And Why Of Partnerships With Dr. Mimi Nartey 29:14

11M ago29:14

29:14

As the proverb goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone; when you want to go far, go together.” Having a partner in business or in your personal life is invaluable to your growth—but only when it’s with the right person. In this episode, Kofi Nartey sits down with philanthropist, social entrepreneur, and his partner for life, Dr. Mimi Nartey, to tal…

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Power Of The Journey (Kofi Interview) 36:12

11M ago36:12

36:12

Join us for an exclusive journey into the world of luxury real estate with Kofi Nartey, a true luminary in the field with over 18 years of experience representing distinguished buyers and sellers. Kofi is the go-to broker for celebrities, prominent sports figures, and affluent clients across the globe. In this podcast, we delve into Kofi's journey,…

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Build Your Network, Build Your Net Worth! 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

A critical part of being any sales or business professional is networking. As conventional business wisdom says, “Show me your network and I'll show you your net worth.” But what does networking really mean? How does business and sales tie into it, if at all? Kofi Nartey addresses these questions and more in this quick podcast episode. He gives us …

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For My Fellas 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

Society may have given men a lot of advantages, but that doesn’t mean the average fella isn’t having a tough time out there. The challenges are there. The struggles are there. The failures are there. We just don’t get to hear about them very often. We’re afraid to talk about them. There is always this unspoken message for us to just man up and suck…

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41. Young Black Girls Experience Life-Threatening Eating Disorders, Too with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa 53:31

1+ y ago53:31

53:31

Media often tends to focus on and center emaciated, thin, young white adolescents who are hospitalized due to medical complications of malnourishment when speaking on the topic of eating disorders. We don't often hear stories of Black girls with anorexia, Black men struggling with body image, Black families and the impact of these narrow stereotype…

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HATERS: Face Them, Embrace Them Or Chase Them With Dr. Mimi Nartey 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

35:58

How do you deal with haters? These people hide behind social media profiles and workplaces, and they are everywhere! In this episode, Dr. Mimi Nartey, co-founder of The Nartey Sports Foundation, delves into how to deal with your haters and explains what toxic support is. What motivates them to make unkind statements? How do we protect ourselves fro…

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Create Your Best Life Through The MIMI Method: Part 1 – Minimizing Inefficiency With Mimi Nartey 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

27:15

If you feel like your life is in chaos and you don’t know what to prioritize, the MIMI Method is just for you. Learn how you can start minimizing inefficiency and start maximizing impact. Join Kofi Nartey as he sits down with the other half of his Power Couple, his wife, Dr. Mimi Nartey. Mimi shares the first part of her M.I.M.I. Method in this two…

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Daily Routine Or Daily Failure With Mimi Nartey 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

Are you a creature of habit? Does your day go by routinely? If yes, then you are already set for a bright future! In this episode, Kofi Nartey is joined by none other than his beautiful wife and social entrepreneur, Mimi Nartey, to discuss how creating a daily routine sets you up for lifetime success. Mimi dives deep into the biggest challenges man…

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Bellah on self expression through songwriting 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

39:28

We're closing season 8 of Growing Up with gal-dem in conversation with North London’s very own Nigerian songstress: Bellah. Nie & Natty sit down with the singer-songwriter talking all about her musical journey and creative storytelling process. Bellah expands on her ability to connect with her audiences by writing songs that paint a vivid image int…

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What Happens When You Commit To Excellence? 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

You are not defined by your actions but by how you do them. Show up as a person worthy of trust and respect by doing everything you can to commit to excellence. Kofi Nartey shares ten amazing tips and tools to pursue excellence in every aspect of your life and business. Learn how to nurture relationships, build a good reputation, create lasting con…

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Clarkisha Kent on cultivating safe spaces, identity development and complex family dynamics 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

42:31

This week on Growing up with gal-dem we're joined by Clarkisha Kent, a Nigerian-American writer, culture critic, former columnist and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Clarkisha talks to Natty and Nie about nurturing a safe space for herself within complex family dynamics and whilst writing her book Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Mani…

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Lava La Rue on growing up as a Caribbean alt-kid 42:00

1+ y ago42:00

42:00

On this week’s episode of our podcast, Natty and Nie speak to Lava La Rue about growing up as a Black alt kid, co-founding NiNE8 collective with school friends Biig Pig and Mac Wetha, and the importance of collectivism in the creative industries. Lava reads a poem that expresses her understanding of her identity as a mixed-race person and the polit…

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Launching A New Business: SWOT vs. OTSW 20:43

1+ y ago20:43

20:43

Are you considering launching a new business or adding a new product or service to your existing business? If yes, then you MUST listen to this podcast first. We will discuss the problem with a traditional SWOT Analysis, as well as the importance of TAM and PMF. Learn how to embrace one good opportunity that will bring you rewarding results and hel…

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40. Eating Disorder Advocacy + Equitable Access; A Conversation with Rebecca Eyre 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode, Mimi talks with CEO of Project HEAL, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. working to address inequities in treatment access to individuals with marginalized identities who struggle with eating disorders. We talk about her work at Project HEAL, grappling with how white and exclusive the field of eating disorders has been and paths forw…

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Issy Wong shares the connection to family and her mutual love of sport 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

49:22

In this episode, Natty and Nie are joined by British-Chinese cricket player Issy Wong. Issy shares how she came into her cricket career and the lifestyle she cultivated from this. Familial connection is a prevalent value with Issy; and throughout the episode we learn all about her Macanese heritage and hear captivating stories of her family and cul…

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It’s About Always Winning! With Mimi Nartey 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

It's not about winning or losing. It's about always winning! This is what a winning mindset is all about. And if we are going to be ruthlessly honest with each other, we need that kind of mindset, whether in sports, business or life. Nobody is going to give you a participation trophy in real life. And if we don't value winning, we're keeping oursel…

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Priya Ahluwalia on representation in fashion, creativity and sustainability 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

52:31

This week we're joined by fashion designer and creative Priya Ahluwalia. With Nigerian and Indian roots, Priya talks to Natty and Nie all about the intersections between creativity and sustainability in the fashion industry. We hear more about the values she upholds in herself and within her brand, Ahluwalia, to bring inclusivity and accurate repre…

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Mimi Zhu on finding yourself again after love 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

Welcome to this week's episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, with Valentine's day around the corner. Tune in to our conversation with 'quintessential' Gemini, queer Chinese-Australian and author of 'Be not afraid of love', Mimi Zhu. This episode taps into the relationship between love and fear within ourselves and our identities. Mimi, Natty & Nie re…

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Amaarae on finding the beauty in everyday after grief 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

37:17

This episode of Growing up with gal-dem contains mentions of death and grief. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to this episode, please skip this one and listen to one of our others This week, we're kicking off season 8 with Amaarae, proud to feature her track ‘A Body, A Coffin’, to the latest Black Panther film soundtrack in 2022. She tak…

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39. For Those Holding Space for Others, Internal Space, + Embracing Worthiness with Thaís Sky 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In this episode, Mimi speaks with incredible therapist, Thaís Sky. We cover... feeling like too much and not enough, Thaís journey thus far exploring why humans feel unworthy and how that keeps us from connection our qualms with co-dependency and thoughts on relational healing and interdependence talking about therapist boundaries and how our inter…

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38. Becoming: Until We Are Undone with Wednesdae Reim Ifrach 1:12:09

1+ y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

In this episode, Wednesdae and Mimi talk about: • Wednesdae’s very own becoming, sharing the story behind their name change • How Mimi’s almost deleting the one time she shared specifics of her eating disorder story and how that vulnerability led to the creation of something really beautiful • How trauma impacts our childhoods and how we heal • Pro…

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Full Mogul: An Introduction + 5 Tips For Starting Your Journey 18:48

2y ago18:48

18:48

Want to get valuable stories, tips, and advice on unlocking success in business and in life? you’re in the right place! This is the Full Mogul podcast with Kofi Nartey. A leading authority on luxury real estate, Kofi is the go-to broker for celebrities, prominent sports figures, and affluent clientele around the globe. Today, he shares 5 tips for s…

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37. Home, chickens = the key to mental health? + life outside eating disorders with Madison White 51:20

2y ago51:20

51:20

In this episode, realtor Madison White and Mimi talk about... • How chickens might change your mental health (how caring for others helps us care for ourselves) • Life outside of eating disorders --> eating disorder professions; life “beyond ED”, if you will • How a Tennessee law and backyard chickens changed everything for Madison’s mental health …

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36. Harm Reduction in Eating Disorders with Gloria Lucas 43:28

2y ago43:28

43:28

In this episode, Gloria and Mimi talk about… ‣ the origins of harm reduction and how this framework translates to eating disorder care ‣ Address common pushback to harm reduction such as the idea that it is enabling the eating disorder or giving up on recovery ‣ Discuss how purity culture, white saviorism, and colonialism play a role in resistance …

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35. Attachment Trauma: Treating Co-Occurring BPD and EDs with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir 40:25

2y ago40:25

40:25

In this episode, you will learn about: • Co-occurring presentation of Borderline Personality Disorder and Eating Disorders • Attachment trauma and the role of a secure base in treatment • How individualistic values impact treatment approaches We also cover… • common ruptures and concerns clients with both disorders bring up • navigating boundaries …

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34. Complex PTSD, quiet BPD, and Trauma-Informed Care with Iris McAlpin 40:14

2y ago40:14

40:14

In this episode, you will learn about: CPTSD The differences between CPTSD and BPD How a trauma-informed approach changes everything from diagnosis to how we treat people with similar symptoms and traumatic experiences based on a label. We also cover.. the realities of stigma and labels, pathologization of trauma Aspects of NARM (the NeuroAffective…

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Paapa Essiedu on finding time and space to be easy on yourself 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

43:40

In our final episode of season 7 we are joined by the ever-talented Paapa Essiedu, actor and primetime Emmy winner. In this uplifting and hilarious episode Natty, Nie and Paapa discuss the power of representation on stage and screen. In his joy-inducing extract we hear about Paapa’s first experience travelling abroad and the pure experience that is…

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33. A Culture of Cages: Layers of Carcerality in Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

In this episode, you can learn about.. • Managed Care • Carceral and Anti-Carceral Care • How care is failing us and perpetuating blame We also cover.. • Trauma and Informed Consent in higher levels of care (HLOC) • Eating disorder treatment contracts • Provider fears of liability in ED treatment • Mimi practices discomfort and communicating throug…

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Maliha Abidi on smashing through cultural expectations 43:20

2+ y ago43:20

43:20

In this week’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem, Natty and Nie are joined by Maliha Abidi: artist, author and NFT Queen. Maliha talks us through why her books are about representation and appreciation for all the women of colour who have changed the world through what they do. She discusses with Natty and Nie the infamous problems surrounding NFT…

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Natalie Lee on her journey with alopecia 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

38:33

This week on Growing up with gal-dem, Natty and Nie chat to blogger Natalie Lee, also known as Style Me Sunday. They talk all about body confidence and being one of the first people to strip off on social media. Natalie discusses her ongoing journey of self-acceptance and body positivity, and the process of unlearning harmful stereotypes we learn i…

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Debbie on creating your own path 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

This week we are joined by Debbie: singer, songwriter and musician who has worked with the likes of Stormzy. Debbie speaks to Natty and Nie about being the middle child of Ghanian and Nigerian parents and how church music started her inspirations to become a musician from childhood. In Debbie’s extract we look back on her experience in year 6 when …

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Daphne Palasi Andreades on the wonders of daydreaming and creativity 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

29:46

Following her debut book release Brown Girls, we are joined by the lovely Daphne Palasi Andreades. Her new book takes a deep dive into the lives of a variety of young women of colour growing up in Queens, New York. Daphne masterfully taps into various diasporas and communities to share their narrative as one whole. In a Growing up with gal-dem firs…

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Radam Ridwan on deconstructing imaginary life milestones 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

28:28

This week on Growing up with gal-dem we’re joined by queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist Radam Ridwan. Radam talks about how they created an authentic space on social media and the importance of setting boundaries online. We discussed how having safe queer spaces for people of colour are vital, and how the lack of them affected Radam while g…

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Dior Bediako on the importance of self care in a side hustle world 35:47

2+ y ago35:47

35:47

Welcome to this week’s episode of Growing Up with gal-dem, Tune in to our conversation with inspiring coach, keynote speaker and founder of Pepper Your Talk, Dior Bediako. Natty and Nie talk to Dior all about her drive to build her own business and what it takes to keep it going, including letting go of animosity towards others. In her extract, we …

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Mahalia on the true meaning of a love hangover 41:33

2+ y ago41:33

41:33

We’re back with season 7 of growing up with gal-dem, our amazing hosts natty Kasambala and Niellah Arboine! This week, we’re kicking off with the amazing and one of a kind Mahalia who talks to us about her new song Whatever Simon Says and her inspiration growing up as a minority in her hometown environment - growing up with the pressure of being si…

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Therapist & Retired Party Girl Amanda E. White on Alcohol Culture & Sobriety 55:27

2+ y ago55:27

55:27

In this episode I speak with Amanda E. White, therapist, retired party girl, and author of the new book Not Drinking Tonight about alcohol culture. This is a nuanced conversation about how we collectively relate to alcohol and sobriety, how alcohol misuse and eating disorders are intimately connected, the difference between alcohol addiction and "f…

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32. BONUS: All About Intuitive Eating with Dr. Laura Thomas 46:27

2+ y ago46:27

46:27

In this episode, Dr. Laura Thomas and Mimi talk about some of the biggest intuitive eating questions! Laura established the London Centre for Intuitive Eating (LCIE) in 2017 to help support clients who have a difficult relationship with food and their body. She has a passion for delivering inclusive, trauma informed, and person-centred care for all…

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Anchal Seda on the power of affirmations and making a plan 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

28:38

It’s our final episode of season 6 and we are joined by the lovely Anchal Seda, social media content creator, presenter and culture champion. In this positive and inspiring episode Anchal talks to us about her new book, What Would the Aunties Say? And how it’s important to talk about uncomfortable but important topics in intergenerational culture s…

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Angela Camacho on being happy and alive from now to 105 36:32

2+ y ago36:32

36:32

Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes a mention of an abusive relationship and instances of violence.This week we are joined by Bonita Chola, Angela Camacho: indigenous creative, Bruja, and a community organiser for Wretched Of The Earth. Angela talks us through the differences between her South American culture vs the w…

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Aisha Shaibu on getting back out into the world 34:55

3y ago34:55

34:55

Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death and illnessIn this’s episode of Growing up with gal-dem Natty and Nie are joined by Aisha Shaibu, LGBTQ+ activist, cultural producer, and founder. We hear about the significance of queer nightlife in not only London but around the world and having safe, fun spaces for the community - owned by…

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Dr. Jen Douglas on Perfectionism, Parenthood & Breaking Intergenerational Patterns 51:08

3y ago51:08

51:08

In this episode I speak with Dr. Jen Douglas, a licensed psychologist, Stanford professor and mom about all things perfectionism. We talk about how it shows up (in sometimes sneaky ways) across multiple dimensions, including body image, parenting and productivity. Perfectionism also has an intergenerational component to it, and Dr. Jen offers some …

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Rachel Chinouriri on the importance of memories in creating who you are today 36:54

3y ago36:54

36:54

Content warning: this episode contains mentions of death This week on Growing up with gal-dem, Nie and Natty chat to musician Rachel Chinouriri about the vast influences (spanning alternative music to horror films) that have affected her music now and helped her pursue music as the youngest of 5 children. Rachel brings us a different kind of extrac…

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Ruby Rare on the reflections of heartbreak 44:53

3y ago44:53

44:53

Trigger warning. This episode of Growing up with gal-dem includes mentions of sexual violence. So if you don't feel comfortable listening to this episode, please feel free to skip this and listen to one of our other episodes. This week we are joined by Ruby Rare: sex educator, author and public speaker. Ruby speaks to Natty and Nie about the import…

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31. Relationships and OCD with Dr. Amy Mariaskin 50:29

3y ago50:29

50:29

Amy Mariaskin, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with fifteen years of experience treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related disorders. She is founding director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, faculty of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute, and adjunct professor at V…

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