The Unplugged Podcast is hosted by Dhammy and Roxy, two Brown British Women. We launched this podcast in order to have open and honest conversations, amongst ourselves and with a range of guests, in order to create diverse connection and encourage learning and growth. We cover subjects that are taboo, unexplored or stigmatised but often affect nearly all of us at some point during our lives. We speak candidly about our experiences (often in a cultural context) and have in depth discussions w ...
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S2, E2 - Conversations on passion, learning and growth, with Charlie
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LBW welcome the magical Charlie, CEO and founder of two luxury brands, Azurina and Alunar, e-commerce expert and life creative. In this episode, they dive deep with Charlie about a wide range of relatable and provocative topics: - Life as an individual, business owner and boss through the covid 19 pandemic; - Thoughts on empowerment; - Discussing p…
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Welcome back to our LBW family! We are excited to be back with some great guests, but this year, you will be hearing a lot more from us... In this episode, we welcome you back to Season 2 of The Unplugged Podcast and let you in to what has been happening in our lives, including: - major life changes - post pandemic experiences - growth over the pas…
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Ep 12 - The Plant Phenomenon: The Healing Truth About Herbs, with Paul Otote and Yemi Awopetu
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LBW welcome the incredible founders of Herby Box, Paul Otote and Yemi Awopetu, entrepreneurs, professionals in the realms of herbs and mindfulness and creators onto the show. In this episode, they talk openly with Paul and Yemi about some very real and important aspects of personal and professional life, including: - Their career journey to date; -…
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Ep 11 - Conversations on mindset, money and manifestation, with Toni Tone
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LBW welcome the formidable Toni Tone, writer, speaker, content creator, podcast host and author onto the show. In this episode, they talk candidly with Toni about important aspects of life and self- development, including: - Toni's career journey to date; - How to become self-proficient; - The secret to manifesting the life you want; - Learning and…
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Ep 10 - Success, joy and self-enlightenment, with Akash and Niki Mehta
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LBW welcome the impressive Akash and Niki Mehta, dynamic sibling duo, CEO and Creative Director of their jointly founded Ayurvedic haircare and wellness brand, Fable & Mane, on to the show. In this episode, they talk honestly with Akash and Niki about a whole host of things, including: Their upbringing and career inspiration; How they have followed…
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Ep 9 - The expression of self, health and identity through art, with Danica Gim
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LBW welcome the magical Danica Gim, international artist, writer and poet, on to the show. In this episode, we talk openly with Danica about a wide range of interesting and provocative topics: - Her conservative upbringing; - Thoughts on female empowerment, feminism and the patriarchy; - Raising awareness on endometriosis and Danica's personal expe…
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The Women In Business Series: S1, Ep 4 - Conversations On Culinary Innovation & Entrepreneurialism, With Grace Regan
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LBW welcome their final guest in the Women in Business Series 2021, the inspiring Grace Regan. Grace is an entrepreneur, chef and founder of vegan Indian restaurant, Spicebox, in London. In this episode, Roxy, Kay and Dhammy explore Grace's childhood and life journey, the inspiration behind Spicebox and owning a restaurant and the realities of bein…
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Ep 8 - The important link between human emotion and living authentically, with Roxie Nafousi
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LBW welcome the magical Roxie Nafousi, a professional emotional health advisor, writer, entrepreneur, podcast host, qualified yoga teacher and self love activist, onto the show. In this candid episode, LBW speak to Roxie about her life and journey towards emotional and physical health and happiness, her personal philosophy on relationships, wisdom …
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The Women In Business Series: S1, Ep 3 - Conversations on empires, empowerment and equality, with Ramona Gohil
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Episode 3 of the Women in Business Series is here! In this episode, we speak to the brilliant Ramona Gohil, entrepreneur and founder of feminist driven jewellery brand, Rani & Co. We explore Ramona's journey to becoming a business owner, what role feminism plays in her life and how it inspires her business and her advice on starting a company and h…
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LBW welcome DJ Rugrat, an internationally renowned DJ, entrepreneur and owner of professional DJ company, Musical Movements, onto the podcast. In this episode, they chat with DJ Rugrat about his upbringing and journey to DJ fame, the realities of being a musical entrepreneur, his identity as a man and father, his mental attitude towards life and su…
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The Women In Business Series: S1, Ep 2 - Redefining success and living creatively, with Farrah Gray
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In the second episode of the season, LBW welcome Farrah Gray, Farrah is a beauty brand developer freelancer, founder of beauty strategy and specialist company, Founder Comms and the Brand Manager for award winning eco skincare company, Tropic Skincare. In today’s episode, Roxy, Kay and Dhammy explore Farrah's journey into the world of beauty, the c…
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Ep 6 - Accountability: How to get out of your own way and take back control, with Roxy, Kay and Dhammy
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In today’s episode, we tackle the age old concept of accountability and how to call yourself out on your own bull****. In true fashion, we open up and reveal how we have struggled to hold ourselves accountable from childhood to adulthood, our experience of cultural restrictions on self-prioritisation, how we have held ourselves back and what we are…
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The Women In Business Series: S1, Ep 1 - Breaking Stereotypes: The Modern South Asian Woman, with Nivetha Vijay
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In their first episode of the Women in Business Series, Roxy, Kay and Dhammy welcome Nivetha Vijay (often known as Veetha by her social media following), an iconic entrepreneur, business owner and Instagram influencer. In today’s episode, LBW explore Nivetha's journey to becoming a South Asian female business woman, the realities and challenges of …
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Ep 5 - Conversations on self-enlightenment, writing and female empowerment, with Tene Edwards
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In their first episode of 2021, LBW welcome Tene Edwards, a spoken word artist, writer and poet and author of a raw and visceral debut collection "Walk with Wings". Tene is a fierce advocate for self discovery and female empowerment and has helped herself and countless others do just that through her writing. In today’s episode, we explore the Tene…
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*BONUS EPISODE* - An end of year message from LBW
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An episode filled with reflections and thanks for our amazing listeners and guests. Without you the Unplugged podcast wouldn't exist, so thank you! We can't wait to share our 2021 journey with you all but until then, take care, live big and be kind to yourselves 🌟 Stay in touch with LBW on: Instagram: @littlebrownwomen Twitter: @LBWTweet Email: hel…
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The Identity Series: S1, Ep 4 - Living authentically, with Elise Gill
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Roxy, Kay and Dhammy catch up with the inspiring Elise Gill on the fourth and final episode of Season 1 of the Identity Series. In this episode, LBW wrap up this season of the Identity Series by exploring Elise's unique journey towards her career, the importance of self-care and how she unapologetically and confidently embodies her individual ident…
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Ep 4 - LBW's personal reflections on 2020
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In this episode, Roxy, Kay and Dhammy open up and share heartfelt reflections on the past year, things they have struggled with and what positive and restorative actions they have and are putting in place to deal with the turbulence and change that this year has brought. This conversation is a truly honest one and we hope you, our amazing listeners…
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The Identity Series: S1, Ep 3 - Finding your confidence and knowing your worth, with Tiwa Ogunlesi
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Roxy, Kay and Dhammy chat with the formidable Tiwa Ogunlesi on the third episode of Season 1 of the Identity Series. In this episode, LBW discuss Tiwa's incredible personal journey towards love of self, important parts of her cultural heritage and upbringing, the founding of her brand and podcast Confident and Killing and her spiritual enlightenmen…
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Ep 3 - Why Health Really Is Wealth, with Jeffrey Boadi
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Episode 3 - Why Health Really Is Wealth, with Jeffrey Boadi Roxy, Kay and Dhammy catch up with vegan food and health expert, the wonderful Jeffrey Boadi. In this episode, LBW delve into Jeffrey's personal journey to veganism, how food is perceived through a cultural lens and the often ignored topic of BAME related health and finally how veganism ha…
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The Identity Series: S1, Ep 2 - Conversations on interracial relationships, culture and building careers with Niran and Christine
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Roxy, Kay and Dhammy catch up with uber creative couple Niran Vinod and Christine (Tin) Lovelyn, on the second episode of Season 1 of the Identity Series. In this episode, LBW candidly explores the beauty of Niran and Tin's interracial relationship and challenges they have faced together, their individual identity journeys, how they have built thei…
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Ep 2 - The Beauty Industry's Responsibility to Women of Colour, with Ava Welsing-Kitcher
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On this episode, LBW welcome Ava Welsing-Kitcher, a freelance beauty editor and brand consultant. They discuss Ava's life journey, how she came to be a beauty editor, what culture and identity means to her and how she is actively changing stereotypical attitudes and assumptions about Black beauty and hair. Stay in touch with LBW on: Instagram - @li…
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The Identity Series: S1, Ep 1 - Identity in our own words, with Roxy, Kay and Dhammy
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Roxy, Kay and Dhammy take the mic on the first episode of Season 1 of the Identity Series. Identity has unsurprisingly been a hot topic of conversation during 2020 and the world has seen this abstract yet important notion be a catalyst for social movements and inspire popular culture. On this episode, the founders of LBW discuss what identity means…
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The LittleBrownWomen Podcast is hosted by us, Dhammy, Kay and Roxy, three Brown British Women. We launched this podcast in order to have open and honest conversations, amongst ourselves and with a range of guests, which focus on the interplay between professional and personal life and the issues that can crop up in both arenas. We cover subjects th…
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