Ms Independent

Want to make new friends, but don’t know where to start?

In this episode, Renu speaks with Ulrika Lilja, co-founder of GoFrendly - a female only app to help women meet likeminded people in their area. Within weeks of launching in the UK, it’s spread to almost every city and town. From ages 20 to 86-years-old, women from all walks of life have found new friendships on the app. Some have even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and even chosen to live together.

This conversation explores how the app was created, why friendship is so important today and navigating the world of tech as a woman.

Do you ever feel there's a voice holding you back and telling you, you're not capable or good enough? Imposter Syndrome can happen to even the most successful people, but why? Where does it stem from and how can we manage that negative voice? 

This episode follows on from my conversation with Mindset and Confidence Coach: Hattie MacAndrews. She provides an insight into why confidence issues are bigger than ever today, the role of social media has to play in that and what Gremlin Messaging is. 

Do you sometimes struggle feeling confident? Do you ever react to things, but are unsure sure why? Have you ever considered mindset coaching?

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Earlier this year I began my journey with coaching, and to begin with, I was a bit unsure what it would entail. But, after months of work, I can say it's one of the best investments I made. I no longer look to others to make decisions, I know what my values are and ultimately I feel so much more confident. 

In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Hattie MacAndrews to discuss all the questions when it comes to coaching. What is it? How does it work? What's the difference between coaching and therapy? How can you find the right coach?  

Expect an episode leaving you feeling empowered and clued up on how you can gain control of your mindset and feel more confident. 

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Ever feel a bit lost when it comes to fitness? Which workouts should I be doing? Perhaps you have a goal of 'getting fit' or 'losing weight' but you struggle to get there... In this episode, I speak with Amy Yates a freelance qualified personal trainer to help you understand how to train your body.

Together we discuss: 

• How to set realistic goals
• Online fitness influencers
• Understanding and working with your menstrual cycles and mental health
• How to approach anxiety in the gym
• Weight training for women 

NHS Radiographer, Gabby shares how reading gets her out of tough days and how caring for her mum at a young age motivated her drive for independence and passion to work in health care.

Worrying what others think can hold us back from accepting ourselves, but Allie's journey into sex work and starting an Only Fans meant she took ownership and control of her own body. Together we delve into how and why this became her line of work and how resisting societal norms gives her the freedom to be her authentic self.

Warning: This episode contains conversations of a sexual nature and may be inappropriate to listen to with children.

Hundreds of people, including me, have taken to Brixton Life Drawing classes during the lockdown. So, in this episode, Anya and Bex, the two women behind the project, take us behind the scenes. We find out how it began, evolving to the online world and working as a duo. 

Business owner and ultimate superwoman, my mum, shares the story of setting up her business Walkwel Clinic and how learning plays a vital role in her independence. 

Walkwel Clinic: 

A podcast hosted by Renu Chopra on how to be a strong independent woman. In this introductory episode, find out the background to the concept and what to expect in episodes ahead.