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Confident and Killing It Podcast

Confident and Killing It Podcast

By Tiwalola Ogunlesi

Tiwalola Ogunlesi's Confident and Killing It Podcast is your weekly dose of positivity and inspiration. Leveraging the science of positive psychology, Tiwa shares practical tips and strategies for overcoming fear and imposter syndrome, being positive and staying confident and killing it in all areas of life.
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(#28) Loving Your Body Unapologetically, Diet Culture and Fatphobia with Stephanie Yeboah

Confident and Killing It Podcast Jun 28, 2021

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(#51) Being Confident Working In Male-Dominated Industries: 7 tips for women to thrive

(#51) Being Confident Working In Male-Dominated Industries: 7 tips for women to thrive

Work in a Male-dominated industry like Tech, Finance or Medicine? Then this episode will give you 7 tips on how you can be confident, take up space and succeed, especially when you're the only woman in the room. No more shrinking into a shell of yourself, it's time to take your seat in the front row.

Mar 25, 202433:54
(#50) How To Manifest Your Deepest Desires an Create The Life You Want with Adenike Ogunlesi

(#50) How To Manifest Your Deepest Desires an Create The Life You Want with Adenike Ogunlesi

Tired of just going with the flow and want to create the life you deeply desire? In this episode Tiwalola sits with her mum Adenike Ogunlesi CEO of a multinational clothing business to get really practical about manifestation, turning your deepest desires into a reality and embodying confidence, fulfilment and success!

Mar 11, 202401:07:14
(#49) Moodbooster: Affirmations for choosing yourself

(#49) Moodbooster: Affirmations for choosing yourself

Daily affirmations to reprogram your mind and help you see the power and beauty in choosing yourself.

Feb 26, 202409:32
(#48) Break Free From People Pleasing and Reclaim Your Self-worth

(#48) Break Free From People Pleasing and Reclaim Your Self-worth

Does your sense of worth come from external sources? Do you often give in to other peoples needs at the expense of your own wellbeing? Then people-pleasing is something you need to break free from. In this episode you'll learn about how people pleasing keeps you in a trap of unfulfillment and unhappiness and learn 3 ways you can begin to build up your self-worth and confidence

Feb 12, 202421:23
(#47) What if I fail?...Ok and so what? How to embrace failure
Jan 29, 202425:01
(#46) I'm back! My story, life updates and what's to come
Jan 29, 202433:25
(#45) Winning The War Against Fear
Jun 19, 202326:38
(#44) Give Yourself Permission To Slow Down - 10 mins Mood Booster Meditation
May 17, 202310:04
(#43) I Deserved It, So Why Didn't I Get It? - How To Rate Yourself After Rejection

(#43) I Deserved It, So Why Didn't I Get It? - How To Rate Yourself After Rejection

How do you lift yourself back up after you've faced multiple rejections? In the episode I'm breaking down the truth about rejection and how you can reframe it to work for you instead of against you. We all have amazing dreams and sometimes when the dream doesn't go according to plan we might feel dishearten and want to give up...but don't! All the encouragement you need is in this episode!

May 01, 202323:14
(#42) 7 Common Relationship Mistakes and Ways To Fix Them

(#42) 7 Common Relationship Mistakes and Ways To Fix Them

Are you making these mistakes? Let's fine out! No matter how confident you are on the inside, relationships are an essential part of your wellbeing. Having healthy relationships where you feel a sense of love and belonging are integral parts of living your best life...and poor relationships can really knock your confidence. In this episode I highlight common relationship mistakes you may be making and how you can fix them so you can have long-term healthy relationships with the people in your life. 

Feb 27, 202335:24
(#41) 7 Laws To Supercharge Your Growth and Confidence
Feb 13, 202329:39
(#40) How To Live On Your Own Terms - 5 Things To Think About
Feb 13, 202316:13
(#39) Procrastination vs Laziness- Key differences to spot and how to work through them

(#39) Procrastination vs Laziness- Key differences to spot and how to work through them

Is procrastination holding you back? Do you always call yourself a lazy person and then wonder why you have no energy or motivation towards your goals? In this episode Tiwalola breaks down key difference between procrastination, laziness and rest so you can understand your habits better and set yourself up for success. 

Nov 14, 202242:15
(#38) 3 Steps To Deal With A Low Mood - 10 mins
Oct 03, 202213:16
(#37) Navigating The Pressure To Succeed
Sep 20, 202227:31
(#36) My Journey To Securing My Book Deals & Writing My Book - 10 Life Lessons

(#36) My Journey To Securing My Book Deals & Writing My Book - 10 Life Lessons

WE'RE BACK! In this episode Tiwalola Ogunlesi talks about her journey to becoming a published author and the lessons she learnt along the way. You'll get the exclusive scoop on how she secured a 2 book deal and wrote a well acclaimed book - Confident and Killing It! Get ready for a super inspiring yet informative episode on how hard work and consistency pays off. 

Sep 20, 202251:51
(#35) How To Turn Your Oddness Into A Superpower & Embrace Your Main Character Energy with The Odditty
Nov 30, 202101:00:15
(#34) How To Beat Comparison and Turn It Into Inspiration
Nov 09, 202127:34
(#33) How To Use Networking To Grow Your Business or Career with Afua Osei

(#33) How To Use Networking To Grow Your Business or Career with Afua Osei

Don't feel confident enough to reach out to brands, employers or people you admire for potential opportunities? This podcast episode will change everything. Afua Osei is a Partnerships Strategist a helping digital entrepreneurs build the skills, systems and confidence to work with the corporate clients of their dreams. She also founded She Leads Africa - A platform helping professional women level up in their careers.  Part 1 is on how to grow your business through brand partnerships and feel confident enough to pitch your ideas. Part 2 is on how to grow in your career through networking and building a personal brand.  

Buy Afua's Pitch Season Toolkit 

Start the Confidence Game Plan Course and learn how to network authentically 

Oct 25, 202101:01:42
(#32) The Power Of Owning Your Truth and Healing Your Mind
Oct 13, 202135:55
(#31) Unlock Your Creative Genius and Show Up Confidently Online with The Self Hood
Sep 01, 202152:00
(#30) Lessons on Love, Confidence and Turning 30 with Toni Tone
Jul 26, 202156:48
(#29) 5 Signs You're Doing Better Than You Think - 10 min mood booster

(#29) 5 Signs You're Doing Better Than You Think - 10 min mood booster

We're over half way through 2021 and you might be feeling a bit low thinking of all the goals you haven't yet achieved. Here's a 10 min mood booster to give you all the encouragement and uplifting you need right now. Listen to it as often as you need to to fight off the self-doubt and the self-criticism! 

Jul 13, 202110:27
(#28) Loving Your Body Unapologetically, Diet Culture and Fatphobia with Stephanie Yeboah

(#28) Loving Your Body Unapologetically, Diet Culture and Fatphobia with Stephanie Yeboah

In this episode I'm discussing how to make peace with your body, dismantle toxic diet culture and be unapologetic with Stephanie Yeboah. 

Stephanie is the author of Fattily Ever After, an award-winning blogger and content creator with over 350,000 across her social media pages, a freelance writer for Vogue, The Independent, Refinery29 and more and body image and fat acceptance advocate. Stephanie also dedicates her time towards advocacy within the body positivity, mental health and self-love communities, sharing her own challenges and traumas involving fatphobia, bullying, self-esteem and confidence issues and the ways in which she’s been able to turn it around, while encouraging others to do the same. 

Find out more about her work on: Instagram, Twitter, Website



Jun 28, 202101:02:54
(#27) How To Get Started - Move From Idea To Action
Jun 14, 202133:41
(#26) Killing It As An Entrepreneur: Paving Your Own Way With Nicole Crentsil, Lauren Nicole and Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe
May 27, 202101:00:18
(#25) Anxiety: So Much To Do, So Little Time
May 10, 202135:08
(#24) 5 Things To Remember When You Feel Like An Imposter - 10 min mood booster
Apr 21, 202112:26
(#23) Relationship Red Flags and The Post Break Up Glow with Mena & Tochi

(#23) Relationship Red Flags and The Post Break Up Glow with Mena & Tochi

In this episode I'm joined by 2 incredible friends Mena Emuh and Tochi Anueyiagu to discuss relationship red flags, how to survive a painful break up and achieve that post break up glow. We also talk about the foundation to healthy relationships and how to find the balance between maintaining your individuality whilst doing life with a partner. 

You can learn more about Mena and her work on the L8Bloomers: here https://www.instagram.com/thel8bloomers/

You can learn more about Tochi and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/yogi.tochi/

Apr 05, 202101:00:24
(#22) How To Manifest Success And Trust The Process
Mar 23, 202137:37
(#21) Becoming A Phenomenal Woman With My Mum - Adenike Ogunlesi

(#21) Becoming A Phenomenal Woman With My Mum - Adenike Ogunlesi

To celebrate Women's History Month I sat down to talk with my mum - Adenike Ogunlesi, CEO of a multimillion dollar retail and manufacturing business, founder of multiple social impact initiatives, a non executive board director at Lafarge,  founding president of a nationwide entrepreneurship network of 30,000 women and a mother of 3 successful children. We talked about what it takes to build a successful business that has lasted over 20 years, her journey to becoming a force for good and how to manage family, love and business whilst living a fulfilled life. 

Mar 08, 202101:09:46
(#20) How To Regain Control When Life Feels Overwhelming

(#20) How To Regain Control When Life Feels Overwhelming

Are you trying to keep up with the pace or are you setting the pace of your own life? The world is always moving and so it's up to you to take control of your life and learn to live in a way that works for your body, mind and soul. This episode shares 3 ways you can be a bit more unapologetic in living on your own terms and regain control of your life especially if you feel life is getting overwhelming. 

Feb 22, 202130:29
(#19) How To Create Your Own Happiness
Nov 17, 202035:47
(#18) Confidence Tips from 5 Pioneering Black Women

(#18) Confidence Tips from 5 Pioneering Black Women

In this episode i'm sharing 5 confidence tips for Black women who have changed the game in media, politics, music and business. Implementing these tips will help get you into that Confident and Killing It mindset and get you vibrating on a higher level. 


Nov 03, 202022:05
(#17) Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up - Mood Booster

(#17) Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up - Mood Booster

Here's a little mood booster for the days when life gets too heavy and you feel like giving up. This episode will help you find the strength to not give up. Perfect for a morning meditation or when you need a motivation boost. 

Oct 20, 202014:54
(#16) Is Your Mind Sabotaging You?

(#16) Is Your Mind Sabotaging You?

Is your natural default negativity? Do you tend to rehearse the worst possible outcome of something in the future that hasn't happened yet? If you answered yes then your mind might be sabotaging you. What you believe about yourself is the foundation to everything you do, so having a positive and empowering mind is they key to living a fulfilled life. In this episode I break down 5 signs to look out for and practical steps you can take to build a positive mind 

Oct 05, 202027:36
(#15) How To Prioritise Your Needs Without Feeling Guilty

(#15) How To Prioritise Your Needs Without Feeling Guilty

You are always deserving and worthy of rest. So many of us are burning out because we don't know how to say no, set boundaries and rest in the type of way that our body actually needs. Taking care of yourself and helping others are not mutually exclusive. In this episode i'm exploring why we feel so guilty about resting, how to prioritise your needs and 5 types of rest to incorporate into your life. 

Sep 29, 202031:23
(#14) I'm burnt out...There I Said It - 5 Signs To Look Out For and Ways To Recover

(#14) I'm burnt out...There I Said It - 5 Signs To Look Out For and Ways To Recover

Sharing 5 signs that made me realise I was burnt out and tips I implemented to begin my recovery.

Sep 14, 202025:35
(#13) Never Apologise For These 5 Things - 10 Min Mood Booster

(#13) Never Apologise For These 5 Things - 10 Min Mood Booster

Looking to be a bit more unapologetic in life? This episode will leave you feeling bolder, more assertive and living life on YOUR OWN terms. 

Aug 25, 202009:45
(#12) Dealing with Rejection - Getting To Oprah Winfrey's School

(#12) Dealing with Rejection - Getting To Oprah Winfrey's School

Life not going according to plan? Rejection can be tough but in this episode i'm breaking down how to deal with rejection and bounce back from it in 5 simple steps. Whether you didn't get the grades you wanted or the job market is tough right now this episode will open you up to a new perspectives and give you the hope you need to carry on.  

Aug 17, 202024:45
(#11) This Is The Sign You've Been Waiting For
Aug 10, 202026:14
(#10) How Define Success On Your Own Terms
Aug 03, 202019:08
(#9) Imposter Syndrome Is That You? 5 Practical Steps To Overcome It
Jul 27, 202032:54
(#8) Imposter Syndrome Is That You? 5 Signs To Look Out For
Jul 13, 202026:52
(#7) Why Your Voice Matters and How To Speak Up More

(#7) Why Your Voice Matters and How To Speak Up More

Do you struggle to talk about your dreams and ideas? Do you feel like your opinions don't really matter? In this episode i'm giving you 5 reasons why your voice is important and so you can get inspired and start speaking up more. Yes It can be scary and make you feel anxious but the message in you is more important than the fear you feel! 

Jul 06, 202025:49
(#6) How To Rebuild Your Confidence After Facing Discrimination

(#6) How To Rebuild Your Confidence After Facing Discrimination

Have you ever been doubted or undermined because of your background, skin tone or your gender?  In this episode i'm sharing 7 tips on how to rebuild your confidence after facing discrimination because it's important not to let one moment in the past define your whole life-time. You deserve to live a trauma-free life. You deserve to love and belief in yourself so let's get #confidentandkillingit 

Jun 29, 202022:56
(#5) 5 Reasons You Are Good Enough - 10 mins Mood Booster

(#5) 5 Reasons You Are Good Enough - 10 mins Mood Booster

Here's a 10 min mood booster that you can listen to for some positive vibes to start your day, to calm your nerves when you're feeling stressed or to boost your confidence when you feel the imposter syndrome creeping in. Enjoy! 

Jun 22, 202011:14
(#4) How To Overcome Comparison, Productivity Guilt and Procrastination - Killing It In Quarantine 2
Jun 15, 202028:11
(#3) How To Deal With Negative Thoughts and Emotions - Killing It In Quarantine

(#3) How To Deal With Negative Thoughts and Emotions - Killing It In Quarantine

2020 started off on such a high for me but when COVID-19 hit and the world went into lockdown I lost alllllll my income. When I say all I mean all! I cried some ugly tears felt like I had hit rock bottom. However I managed to pull myself up, change my perspective and now I've made made all my money back and more! In this episode I'm sharing some very practical steps on how to challenge your negative thoughts and train your mind to work for you rather than against you. 

Jun 08, 202025:20
(#2) Get To Know Me - You Asked, I Answered!
May 29, 202025:47