ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.   CONTACT METHOD Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Simon Church Interview

This week, Khadija is keeping it real with Linda Plant, one of Lord Sugar’s most trusted and respected colleagues, and a regular fixture on BBC’s The Apprentice as part of the now infamous “Interview Week” Linda has joined the show to discuss the new business landscape and how business leaders can do their part to restore confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS  It’s crucial in today’s climate for business leaders to provide reassurance and creativity, in order to help, inspire, and provide valuable resources for those in need of direction. Formal education has its place, but the real entrepreneurs are the ones who have taught themselves. Business acumen does not come from the page, but real experience. The smartest way of being in business is to keep the costs low and focus on the tangible benefits, instead of trying to look as though you’re part of the wealthy set. No one should be counted out because of their age. On the contrary, the older generation have lived through recessions, hardships, success and invention, and should be embraced in the business world.  BEST MOMENTS ’No jargon - just true grit business knowhow’  ’Sometimes us ice-queens really do have to let our guards down!’  ’The smartest way to do business is to be as tight as’  ’Success doesn’t have a barrier'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Linda Plant Twitter - https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant Linda Plant Academy - https://lindaplant.com To learn more about Linda’s Business Blueprint course visit - https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Khadija is keeping it real with Linda Plant, one of Lord Sugar’s most trusted and respected colleagues, and a regular fixture on BBC’s The Apprentice as part of the now infamous “Interview Week” Linda has joined the show to discuss the new business landscape and how business leaders can do their part to restore confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>It’s crucial in today’s climate for business leaders to provide reassurance and creativity, in order to help, inspire, and provide valuable resources for those in need of direction.</li> <li>Formal education has its place, but the real entrepreneurs are the ones who have taught themselves. Business acumen does not come from the page, but real experience.</li> <li>The smartest way of being in business is to keep the costs low and focus on the tangible benefits, instead of trying to look as though you’re part of the wealthy set.</li> <li>No one should be counted out because of their age. On the contrary, the older generation have lived through recessions, hardships, success and invention, and should be embraced in the business world.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’No jargon - just true grit business knowhow’ ’Sometimes us ice-queens really do have to let our guards down!’ ’The smartest way to do business is to be as tight as’ ’Success doesn’t have a barrier' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Linda Plant Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant</a> Linda Plant Academy - <a href="https://lindaplant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindaplant.com</a> To learn more about Linda’s Business Blueprint course visit - <a href="https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

A Blueprint For Success – with Linda Plant

Since finding fame as one of Lord Sugar’s respected interviewers on The Apprentice, Linda Plant has gone on to create a specialised business success course, designed to empower anyone wishing to bring a new idea to market, and to provide guidance on how to successfully run a company. In this week’s show, Linda discusses the beliefs that have led her to sharing her experience in this way, and how you can benefit from such an incredible and insightful course of guidance! KEY TAKEAWAYS  Voices such as Linda’s are an empowering way to engender trust back into the market, following the negative effects of the COVID lockdown. Businesses should not be scared, and need to be energised. Business education is only a part of what people need in order to succeed. There is a wealth of experience that comes from on-the-job business training that education simply cannot provide. Never feel that your time is over just because of your age. You have experience and knowledge that younger generations cannot hope to gain yet. The value of mentorship is incalculable. An outside perspective from a seasoned business brain can reveal issues or even constructive strategies that you may not have considered.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I think I can give back to a lot of people’  ‘You can’t learn what is in my course, in university or college’  ‘Own your age!’  ‘It’s good to dream big'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Linda Plant Twitter - https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant Linda Plant Academy - https://lindaplant.com To learn more about Linda’s Business Blueprint course visit - https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Since finding fame as one of Lord Sugar’s respected interviewers on The Apprentice, Linda Plant has gone on to create a specialised business success course, designed to empower anyone wishing to bring a new idea to market, and to provide guidance on how to successfully run a company. In this week’s show, Linda discusses the beliefs that have led her to sharing her experience in this way, and how you can benefit from such an incredible and insightful course of guidance! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Voices such as Linda’s are an empowering way to engender trust back into the market, following the negative effects of the COVID lockdown. Businesses should not be scared, and need to be energised.</li> <li>Business education is only a part of what people need in order to succeed. There is a wealth of experience that comes from on-the-job business training that education simply cannot provide.</li> <li>Never feel that your time is over just because of your age. You have experience and knowledge that younger generations cannot hope to gain yet.</li> <li>The value of mentorship is incalculable. An outside perspective from a seasoned business brain can reveal issues or even constructive strategies that you may not have considered.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I think I can give back to a lot of people’ ‘You can’t learn what is in my course, in university or college’ ‘Own your age!’ ‘It’s good to dream big' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Linda Plant Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/LindaBPlant</a> Linda Plant Academy - <a href="https://lindaplant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindaplant.com</a> To learn more about Linda’s Business Blueprint course visit - <a href="https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindaplant.com/products/business-blueprint-course</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Linda Plant Business Academy

Stephen Kelly

Stephen Kelly’s incredible journey through business has seen him head up some of the world’s most successful companies. As the ex-CEO of Sage, and Micro Focus International, Stephen has led some of the most powerful and influential businesses in history, and by doing so has changed the way we work and think. Stephen joins Khadija today to discuss his fascinating business career, his philosophies on leadership, and the new governmental roles that have seen him contribute to the many ways in which UK businesses are now able to compete on an international level. KEY TAKEAWAYS  If you feel that you are the natural fit for a role in any company, then nothing is stopping you from doing your research, and writing directly to the CEO of that business in order to let them know. Obey the voice in your head and don’t be afraid to ask. Honesty and straightforwardness are often misconstrued as outspokenness and aggression. Never be afraid of a reputation, as they’re often wrong. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the work/life balance. It is a question of organising priorities and deciding whether the sacrifices required are conducive to your life at that time. One of the greatest things a leader can achieve is to ensure that our teams are encouraged to exceed their potential, and to be happy and comfortable with who they are. Building a bond of trust with our customers is as simple as going that extra mile in order to make them feel valued. We must never underestimate the importance of the personal touch.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve achieved more than I could ever have imagined’  ‘What we need to do is be bolder and back ourselves, and be true to ourselves’  ‘As a leader, you need to try and do the right thing every day, and support your people'  ‘What strikes me about the great leaders is their humility and authenticity’  ‘We want to make every single one of these amazing customers able to sleep well at night and know that they can trust us’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Stephen Kelly LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkellyceo/?originalSubdomain=uk Stephen Kelly Twitter - https://twitter.com/SKellyCEO ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Stephen Kelly’s incredible journey through business has seen him head up some of the world’s most successful companies. As the ex-CEO of Sage, and Micro Focus International, Stephen has led some of the most powerful and influential businesses in history, and by doing so has changed the way we work and think. Stephen joins Khadija today to discuss his fascinating business career, his philosophies on leadership, and the new governmental roles that have seen him contribute to the many ways in which UK businesses are now able to compete on an international level. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>If you feel that you are the natural fit for a role in any company, then nothing is stopping you from doing your research, and writing directly to the CEO of that business in order to let them know. Obey the voice in your head and don’t be afraid to ask.</li> <li>Honesty and straightforwardness are often misconstrued as outspokenness and aggression. Never be afraid of a reputation, as they’re often wrong.</li> <li>There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the work/life balance. It is a question of organising priorities and deciding whether the sacrifices required are conducive to your life at that time.</li> <li>One of the greatest things a leader can achieve is to ensure that our teams are encouraged to exceed their potential, and to be happy and comfortable with who they are.</li> <li>Building a bond of trust with our customers is as simple as going that extra mile in order to make them feel valued. We must never underestimate the importance of the personal touch.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I’ve achieved more than I could ever have imagined’ ‘What we need to do is be bolder and back ourselves, and be true to ourselves’ ‘As a leader, you need to try and do the right thing every day, and support your people' ‘What strikes me about the great leaders is their humility and authenticity’ ‘We want to make every single one of these amazing customers able to sleep well at night and know that they can trust us’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Stephen Kelly LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkellyceo/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkellyceo/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> Stephen Kelly Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SKellyCEO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SKellyCEO</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Secret Of Great Leadership – with Stephen Kelly, ex-CEO of Sage

Despite placing as runner-up on the 2019 series of The Apprentice, Scarlett Allen-Horton’s business acumen landed her a business deal with Lord Sugar, who acquired a huge stake in Scarlett’s company, Harper Fox Global, a specialist recruitment firm dealing with executive-level talent. In this week’s show, Scarlett joins Khadija to discuss her experiences on the show, the motivations and inspirations that keep her going, and what life has been like since leaving the show! KEY TAKEAWAYS  It’s far more important to be true to yourself than pretend to be someone else. Even qualities we think of as negative can be seen as strengths and assets. It’s important to consider our professional reputation, especially having taken part in something so high profile as The Apprentice. The image we project can play a part in people’s opinions for years to come. The most successful of entrepreneurs, haven’t necessarily achieved anything extraordinary to attain financial freedom. They’ve simply adopted the correct perspective on work and perseverance. Priorities in life and business are essential. Without them we can easily lose sight of the “why” in favour of chasing down more. Work out your “why”, and see that it always remains your driving force. Freedom comes from realising the importance of creating a sustainable business that can live and breathe without you. If you’re the key to why your business works, then you’ll never be free.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I knew that if I was going to do this, I was going to give it my all’  ’The last thing I wanted to do was to come out of that and lose credibility’  ‘I worked so hard, because I really had no other choice’  ‘As long as you have your “why” at the forefront, then everything else will come'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Scarlett Allen-Horton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scarlettallenhorton/?hl=en Scarlett Allen-Horton Twitter - https://twitter.com/scarlettah_?lang=en Harper Fox Global - https://harperfoxglobal.com  ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Despite placing as runner-up on the 2019 series of The Apprentice, Scarlett Allen-Horton’s business acumen landed her a business deal with Lord Sugar, who acquired a huge stake in Scarlett’s company, Harper Fox Global, a specialist recruitment firm dealing with executive-level talent. In this week’s show, Scarlett joins Khadija to discuss her experiences on the show, the motivations and inspirations that keep her going, and what life has been like since leaving the show! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>It’s far more important to be true to yourself than pretend to be someone else. Even qualities we think of as negative can be seen as strengths and assets.</li> <li>It’s important to consider our professional reputation, especially having taken part in something so high profile as The Apprentice. The image we project can play a part in people’s opinions for years to come.</li> <li>The most successful of entrepreneurs, haven’t necessarily achieved anything extraordinary to attain financial freedom. They’ve simply adopted the correct perspective on work and perseverance.</li> <li>Priorities in life and business are essential. Without them we can easily lose sight of the “why” in favour of chasing down more. Work out your “why”, and see that it always remains your driving force.</li> <li>Freedom comes from realising the importance of creating a sustainable business that can live and breathe without you. If you’re the key to why your business works, then you’ll never be free.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I knew that if I was going to do this, I was going to give it my all’ ’The last thing I wanted to do was to come out of that and lose credibility’ ‘I worked so hard, because I really had no other choice’ ‘As long as you have your “why” at the forefront, then everything else will come' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Scarlett Allen-Horton Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scarlettallenhorton/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/scarlettallenhorton/?hl=en</a> Scarlett Allen-Horton Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/scarlettah_?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/scarlettah_?lang=en</a> Harper Fox Global - <a href="https://harperfoxglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://harperfoxglobal.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Scarlett Horton BBC Apprentice Finalist And Lord Sugars Biz Partner

Alan Barratt

It’s a very high energy show today as Khadija is joined by Alan Barratt, the founder of Grenade, the high-performance product line that has taken the world by storm! Alan discusses his incredible rise to the top, the determination that turned Grenade bars into the number one-selling chocolate bar in the UK, and how Alan balances his success with his personal life. It’s an incredible conversation about a story we’ve all played a part in! KEY TAKEAWAYS  At the outset of the journey, times were tough. By fixing their view on the future they wanted, Alan and his wife worked relentlessly, their labours ultimately paying off when they turned £500 into a multi-million pound brand. Grenade products were never meant to replace a complete diet. They act as a supplement, as a form of diet suppressant, and can impel us to drink more fluids. As a business grows, it becomes less about the hustle and more about balancing. The lockdown has forced Grenade back into start-up phase, and the thrill of the hustle is very exciting. Too many businesses focus on selling a product once. Grenade has become the best in its class by offering a quality product that people adore.  Business can be addictive, but we need to learn when to let go and trust others to do the job for us. Always remember why we began the journey, and never let your personal life suffer.  BEST MOMENTS ’This was a hobby that turned into an obsession’  ‘You cannot out-train a bad diet’  ‘Most people don’t need a diet, they need a lifestyle change’  ’Surely it’s got to be better to keep existing customers happy?’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Alan Barratt LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-barratt-101b1731/?originalSubdomain=uk Grenade - https://www.grenade.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

It’s a very high energy show today as Khadija is joined by Alan Barratt, the founder of Grenade, the high-performance product line that has taken the world by storm! Alan discusses his incredible rise to the top, the determination that turned Grenade bars into the number one-selling chocolate bar in the UK, and how Alan balances his success with his personal life. It’s an incredible conversation about a story we’ve all played a part in! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>At the outset of the journey, times were tough. By fixing their view on the future they wanted, Alan and his wife worked relentlessly, their labours ultimately paying off when they turned £500 into a multi-million pound brand.</li> <li>Grenade products were never meant to replace a complete diet. They act as a supplement, as a form of diet suppressant, and can impel us to drink more fluids.</li> <li>As a business grows, it becomes less about the hustle and more about balancing. The lockdown has forced Grenade back into start-up phase, and the thrill of the hustle is very exciting.</li> <li>Too many businesses focus on selling a product once. Grenade has become the best in its class by offering a quality product that people adore. </li> <li>Business can be addictive, but we need to learn when to let go and trust others to do the job for us. Always remember why we began the journey, and never let your personal life suffer.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’This was a hobby that turned into an obsession’ ‘You cannot out-train a bad diet’ ‘Most people don’t need a diet, they need a lifestyle change’ ’Surely it’s got to be better to keep existing customers happy?’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Alan Barratt LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-barratt-101b1731/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-barratt-101b1731/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> Grenade - <a href="https://www.grenade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.grenade.com/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, anxiety can unexpectedly strike down even the strongest of us. The risk of this is even greater due to the current crisis in the world. In this week’s show, Khadija candidly discusses her approach to tackling anxiety, the mental health challenges she faces each day, and the invaluable effects of kindness in today’s world. KEY TAKEAWAYS  The first step in dealing with any mental health issues is always to share. Sometimes even the act of vocalising the issue causes it to dilute. You are the best judge of your mental capacity. If the world of social media is causing your anxiety to grow, make sure you streamline it to suit your own happiness. Never feel as though you are the only one with negative feelings. Anxiety and depression are far more common than people realise.  Be kind. Be supportive. By increasing the positivity in the world we can turn the tide of negativity together.   BEST MOMENTS ’The worst thing we can do in the world is pretend we’re all okay’  ’We all have our Achilles Heel’  ’These feelings are more normal than anyone could know’  ‘People who look like they’ve got their shit together are often the ones who are suffering the most'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, anxiety can unexpectedly strike down even the strongest of us. The risk of this is even greater due to the current crisis in the world. In this week’s show, Khadija candidly discusses her approach to tackling anxiety, the mental health challenges she faces each day, and the invaluable effects of kindness in today’s world. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The first step in dealing with any mental health issues is always to share. Sometimes even the act of vocalising the issue causes it to dilute.</li> <li>You are the best judge of your mental capacity. If the world of social media is causing your anxiety to grow, make sure you streamline it to suit your own happiness.</li> <li>Never feel as though you are the only one with negative feelings. Anxiety and depression are far more common than people realise. </li> <li>Be kind. Be supportive. By increasing the positivity in the world we can turn the tide of negativity together. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’The worst thing we can do in the world is pretend we’re all okay’ ’We all have our Achilles Heel’ ’These feelings are more normal than anyone could know’ ‘People who look like they’ve got their shit together are often the ones who are suffering the most' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Importance of Being Kind

Leanne Brown

This week, Khadija goes from “Keeping It Real” to Keeping It Real Housewives Of Cheshire, as she chats to TV star and serial mumpreneur, Leanne Brown.  Khadija and Leanne talk about the challenges of quarantine and how she’s keeping her family safe, the spark of interest that’s caused Leanne to want to know more about the world, troubling labels such as “WAG", and the positive ways in which Leanne is using her profile to aid constructive projects and causes.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  COVID-19 has demonstrated to everyone that there are blessings to be found all around in life. From the luxury of a garden to food on the table, we need to keep happiness alive by appreciating the gifts we have. The onset of the Coronavirus has sparked a newfound awareness for many people, in the many endeavours being made to help, and sometimes hinder, the fight against infectious diseases around the world. We are capable of controlling our physiology using mind-set. It takes strength and will, but we can affect the way we feel by controlling the way we think. Looking back on life with regret is dangerous. We cannot change the past. We can only influence the current moment, and do our best. It’s important not to punish ourselves later on. Self-improvement can come in many different forms. Physical exercise is only one of the ways we can develop. We should also concentrate on nurturing our happiness and attitude towards others.  BEST MOMENTS ’These are the questions that have made me want to dig a little further’  ’Stay grounded, stay positive, but also educate yourself’  ’Nothing we do can ever be completely right, so we need to what’s good for us at that moment’  ‘Dream big!’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Leanne Brown Twitter - https://twitter.com/leanne_e_brown One Woman At A Time - https://www.onewomanatatime.co.uk Girl Got Grit - https://girlgotgrit.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa Twitter  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Khadija goes from “Keeping It Real” to Keeping It Real Housewives Of Cheshire, as she chats to TV star and serial mumpreneur, Leanne Brown.  Khadija and Leanne talk about the challenges of quarantine and how she’s keeping her family safe, the spark of interest that’s caused Leanne to want to know more about the world, troubling labels such as “WAG", and the positive ways in which Leanne is using her profile to aid constructive projects and causes.   KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>COVID-19 has demonstrated to everyone that there are blessings to be found all around in life. From the luxury of a garden to food on the table, we need to keep happiness alive by appreciating the gifts we have.</li> <li>The onset of the Coronavirus has sparked a newfound awareness for many people, in the many endeavours being made to help, and sometimes hinder, the fight against infectious diseases around the world.</li> <li>We are capable of controlling our physiology using mind-set. It takes strength and will, but we can affect the way we feel by controlling the way we think.</li> <li>Looking back on life with regret is dangerous. We cannot change the past. We can only influence the current moment, and do our best. It’s important not to punish ourselves later on.</li> <li>Self-improvement can come in many different forms. Physical exercise is only one of the ways we can develop. We should also concentrate on nurturing our happiness and attitude towards others.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’These are the questions that have made me want to dig a little further’ ’Stay grounded, stay positive, but also educate yourself’ ’Nothing we do can ever be completely right, so we need to what’s good for us at that moment’ ‘Dream big!’   VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Leanne Brown Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/leanne_e_brown?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/leanne_e_brown</a> One Woman At A Time - <a href="https://www.onewomanatatime.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.onewomanatatime.co.uk</a> Girl Got Grit - <a href="https://girlgotgrit.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://girlgotgrit.co.uk</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Leanne Brown Podcast Interview

This week, Khadija keeps it real with the winner of BBC’s The Apprentice 2019, Carina Lepore! Carina discusses how it feels to be Lord Sugar’s new business partner, how she’s teaching her family about the value of hard work, and the burning desire for success that drives her onwards and upwards. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Sometimes experiences such as The Apprentice, or other business opportunities, can allow us to see our plans from a different perspective, and cause us to completely realign our goals. Children should be instilled with the knowledge that hard work is the only way to success. The window of opportunity is small, so we need to make sure we catch it before it’s too late. Every entrepreneur needs a why, but it needs to be a much deeper-rooted reason than simply money. The greatest lesson learned is to be yourself. It’s impossible to comprehend the disappointment you would feel if you went through life trying to be something you’re not.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I went in there with the intention of winning. 100%!’  ‘If you want to be successful just for the money, then you won’t be successful’  ’This is me now. I’m providing a service to the local community, for as long as this is with us’  ‘Unless you’ve been in it, you can never really understand'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Carina Lepore Twitter - https://twitter.com/carinalepore?lang=en Carina Lepore LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-lepore-313b90193/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week, Khadija keeps it real with the winner of BBC’s The Apprentice 2019, Carina Lepore! Carina discusses how it feels to be Lord Sugar’s new business partner, how she’s teaching her family about the value of hard work, and the burning desire for success that drives her onwards and upwards. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Sometimes experiences such as The Apprentice, or other business opportunities, can allow us to see our plans from a different perspective, and cause us to completely realign our goals.</li> <li>Children should be instilled with the knowledge that hard work is the only way to success. The window of opportunity is small, so we need to make sure we catch it before it’s too late.</li> <li>Every entrepreneur needs a why, but it needs to be a much deeper-rooted reason than simply money.</li> <li>The greatest lesson learned is to be yourself. It’s impossible to comprehend the disappointment you would feel if you went through life trying to be something you’re not.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I went in there with the intention of winning. 100%!’ ‘If you want to be successful just for the money, then you won’t be successful’ ’This is me now. I’m providing a service to the local community, for as long as this is with us’ ‘Unless you’ve been in it, you can never really understand' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Carina Lepore Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/carinalepore?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/carinalepore?lang=en</a> Carina Lepore LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-lepore-313b90193/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-lepore-313b90193/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Interview With 2019 BBC Apprentice Winner Carina Lepore

Andrew Bloch

Frank PR

For the past 25 years, Andrew Bloch has managed the public relations of not just VIPs and celebrities such as Lord Alan Sugar, but also on behalf of brands such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen. Andrew talks about the proven public relation formula that has led him to worldwide success, the continuous role of marketing and PR in the face of a worldwide disruption, and the delicate balance between celebrity and ingenuity that, if handled correctly, can lead to lasting success. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Times like these serve to remind us of our strengths, and of the incredible efforts of teams we have built and developed. Those among our teams who adapt and rise to the challenge are an inspiration to us all. Those seeking to ignite any newfound fame are wise to use the platform they’ve been given in order to fulfil their true potential. If they wish to become a businessperson, then act that way. Focus on the business and use the fame to elevate it. Sometimes it’s not about having the largest following. It’s about having the right following. A smaller, more engaged, and more dedicated audience will be infinitely more valuable than a larger, passive one. The rules of engagement between marketers and their audiences haven’t changed. The channels are the only things that have changed. People are still drawn to authenticity and a creative use of a celebrity profile. The best in the business realise that just because they have the means to share, doesn’t mean they should. A wise, insightful approach is always preferable to overload. Less is most definitely more in the long run. Andrew’s approach to marketing is always to begin with the idea, to perfect it and nurture it until formed, and to then decide on the best way of disseminating that idea. It is never channel-led but idea-led.  BEST MOMENTS ‘In a twisted way, forward-thinking entrepreneurs like this kind of challenge’  ‘Use that fame to elevate your business’  ‘It’s about being smart with your message’  ‘What worked then works now: a clever use of celebrity, creativity, believability and authenticity’  ‘Be true to what you want to be'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Frank PR - https://welcometofrank.com/?page=home Andrew Bloch LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/?originalSubdomain=uk Andrew Bloch Twitter - https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa Twitter  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

For the past 25 years, Andrew Bloch has managed the public relations of not just VIPs and celebrities such as Lord Alan Sugar, but also on behalf of brands such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen. Andrew talks about the proven public relation formula that has led him to worldwide success, the continuous role of marketing and PR in the face of a worldwide disruption, and the delicate balance between celebrity and ingenuity that, if handled correctly, can lead to lasting success. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Times like these serve to remind us of our strengths, and of the incredible efforts of teams we have built and developed. Those among our teams who adapt and rise to the challenge are an inspiration to us all.</li> <li>Those seeking to ignite any newfound fame are wise to use the platform they’ve been given in order to fulfil their true potential. If they wish to become a businessperson, then act that way. Focus on the business and use the fame to elevate it.</li> <li>Sometimes it’s not about having the largest following. It’s about having the right following. A smaller, more engaged, and more dedicated audience will be infinitely more valuable than a larger, passive one.</li> <li>The rules of engagement between marketers and their audiences haven’t changed. The channels are the only things that have changed. People are still drawn to authenticity and a creative use of a celebrity profile.</li> <li>The best in the business realise that just because they have the means to share, doesn’t mean they should. A wise, insightful approach is always preferable to overload. Less is most definitely more in the long run.</li> <li>Andrew’s approach to marketing is always to begin with the idea, to perfect it and nurture it until formed, and to then decide on the best way of disseminating that idea. It is never channel-led but idea-led.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘In a twisted way, forward-thinking entrepreneurs like this kind of challenge’ ‘Use that fame to elevate your business’ ‘It’s about being smart with your message’ ‘What worked then works now: a clever use of celebrity, creativity, believability and authenticity’ ‘Be true to what you want to be' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Frank PR - <a href="https://welcometofrank.com/?page=home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://welcometofrank.com/?page=home</a> Andrew Bloch LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/?originalSubdomain=uk</a> Andrew Bloch Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Lord Sugars Publicist - Andrew Bloch founder of Frank PR

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.comWww.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadijaEmail: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com LinkedIn KhadijaKalifaInstagram KhadijaKalifa Twitter KhadijaKalifa 

‘It’s sh#t right now but it’s not going to be sh#t forever, use the time positively’ Khadija is with the Disrupters in the Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook group sharing live as she gets on a positive rant about what’s happening in the world. She looks at what you can do to make positive use of the time and reflects on the ways you can prepare and be proactive. This is a great listen, Khadija’s positivity and advice in this episode is refreshing and there is something for everyone. You must listen to this, tune in now! KEY TAKEAWAYS  This is not the end for business it’s a great time self-reflection. When you start a business, you don’t know if your business will work. It’s the risk you take when you start any business. Use this time to proactively review your business plans, strategies and property portfolio. This is time to look at your business and education and work out what you need to do better and differently. Use this 4 to 12 weeks effectively – do all the things you’ve been too busy to do before. You always need someone to look at your business with fresh eyes so having a mentor and being part of groups and educating yourself is a vital part of being successful and moving yourself and your business forward. It’s important to make sure that you are prepared and have savings you can fall back on if anything like this happens again so plan to be prepared. Use this to positively look at your business and strategies and review them in detail. This is a great wakeup call – when before have you had the chance to sort out your life and business? This is a time to focus and get things sorted it’s a huge learning curve.    BEST MOMENTS ‘People are saying they are scared and shouldn’t start something because they don’t know what will happen but this is how business is’   ‘ I’ve seen so many people in ‘give up’ mode’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  The Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook Community   ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.    CONTACT Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘It’s sh#t right now but it’s not going to be sh#t forever, use the time positively’ Khadija is with the Disrupters in the Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook group sharing live as she gets on a positive rant about what’s happening in the world. She looks at what you can do to make positive use of the time and reflects on the ways you can prepare and be proactive. This is a great listen, Khadija’s positivity and advice in this episode is refreshing and there is something for everyone. You must listen to this, tune in now! KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>This is not the end for business it’s a great time self-reflection.</li> <li>When you start a business, you don’t know if your business will work.</li> <li>It’s the risk you take when you start any business.</li> <li>Use this time to proactively review your business plans, strategies and property portfolio.</li> <li>This is time to look at your business and education and work out what you need to do better and differently.</li> <li>Use this 4 to 12 weeks effectively – do all the things you’ve been too busy to do before.</li> <li>You always need someone to look at your business with fresh eyes so having a mentor and being part of groups and educating yourself is a vital part of being successful and moving yourself and your business forward.</li> <li>It’s important to make sure that you are prepared and have savings you can fall back on if anything like this happens again so plan to be prepared.</li> <li>Use this to positively look at your business and strategies and review them in detail.</li> <li>This is a great wakeup call – when before have you had the chance to sort out your life and business?</li> <li>This is a time to focus and get things sorted it’s a huge learning curve.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘People are saying they are scared and shouldn’t start something because they don’t know what will happen but this is how business is’ ‘ I’ve seen so many people in ‘give up’ mode’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/groups/DisruptiveEntrepreneursCommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook Community</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

This is NOT The End

In todays episode, Khadija is interviewed by Alex Sapala of The Business, Wealth &amp; Mindset Podcast! They discuss Khadija’s entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with a cleaning business that she grew to a 6 figure business before taking part in The Apprentice.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I googled  the cheapest business to start, got some supplies and went out and got started I grew it into a successful 6 figure business Every entrepreneur needs a really good reason ‘why’ you have to want to do it. Everyone has something within them that they can use to drive them forwards. There are some many different things you can do. You have to make things happen and other companies doing the same thing is not a reason to not do it. If they can do it you can do it. It’s about having the right mindset and making use of opportunities. You have to accept that things will go wrong and being resilient is key for any entrepreneur. The apprentice was the best thing I’ve ever done When I went on the show my business was at its busiest but I came away from the show and looked at the business in the way Lord Sugar would with ‘fresh eyes’ and took the bold decision to close it to pursue my passions I find confidence in the fact I really want to help. I’m passionate about helping others to succeed.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I just gave my mum a car’ ‘As an entrepreneur you have little light bulb moments all the time’ ‘I’ve been knocked down so many times’ ‘I learnt so much about myself on the show and would love to do it all over again’ ‘Being part of a community is so important’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real With Khadija Podcast The Business, Wealth &amp; Mindset Podcast    ABOUT THE GUEST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/Twitter - @alex_sapalahttps://twitter.com/alex_sapalaYou Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ   ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa Twitter  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In todays episode, Khadija is interviewed by Alex Sapala of The Business, Wealth &amp; Mindset Podcast! They discuss Khadija’s entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with a cleaning business that she grew to a 6 figure business before taking part in The Apprentice. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I googled  the cheapest business to start, got some supplies and went out and got started</li> <li>I grew it into a successful 6 figure business</li> <li>Every entrepreneur needs a really good reason ‘why’ you have to want to do it.</li> <li>Everyone has something within them that they can use to drive them forwards.</li> <li>There are some many different things you can do.</li> <li>You have to make things happen and other companies doing the same thing is not a reason to not do it.</li> <li>If they can do it you can do it.</li> <li>It’s about having the right mindset and making use of opportunities.</li> <li>You have to accept that things will go wrong and being resilient is key for any entrepreneur.</li> <li>The apprentice was the best thing I’ve ever done</li> <li>When I went on the show my business was at its busiest but I came away from the show and looked at the business in the way Lord Sugar would with ‘fresh eyes’ and took the bold decision to close it to pursue my passions</li> <li>I find confidence in the fact I really want to help. I’m passionate about helping others to succeed.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I just gave my mum a car’ ‘As an entrepreneur you have little light bulb moments all the time’ ‘I’ve been knocked down so many times’ ‘I learnt so much about myself on the show and would love to do it all over again’ ‘Being part of a community is so important’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-it-real-with-khadija-podcast/id1478144927" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real With Khadija Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-wealth-and-mindset-podcast/id1501496708" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Business, Wealth &amp; Mindset Podcast</a> ABOUT THE GUEST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer. CONTACT METHOD Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/</a> Twitter - @alex_sapala <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_sapala" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/alex_sapala</a> You Tube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>    / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

If They Can do it; You Can do it! With Alex Sapala

Camilla Ainsworth

Sian Gabbidon

Khadija is joined by the winner of The Apprentice 2018, Sian Gabbidon, and Camilla Ainsworth, the runner-up from the same year, for an informal chat about life in the house, life after the house, the friendships they forged during their time on the show, and the all-important question of who they would save if the house was on fire… KEY TAKEAWAYS  Wherever Sian travels, it always seems to be work. That’s an upside and downside of working in the industry she has chosen. The taxi rides during The Apprentice were always a chance for Khadija, Sian and Camilla to exercise their very impressive vocal talents. The Apprentice 2018 contestants seem to have bonded more than any other year. Even today, they regularly get together, and have remained great friends. When asked to describe herself, Sian chose “Northern” as her adjective. “Creative” are the alternative terms.  BEST MOMENTS ‘I don’t really like to clap myself’  ‘Hot is good. Thot is not good’  ‘You two were never involved in the “drams”'  ’Northern'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  Sian Gabbidon Twitter - https://twitter.com/siangabbidon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Sian Marie - https://sianmarie.com Camilla Ainsworth Twitter - https://twitter.com/CamillaAinswor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor MYLKPLUS - https://mylkplus.com ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa Twitter  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Khadija is joined by the winner of The Apprentice 2018, Sian Gabbidon, and Camilla Ainsworth, the runner-up from the same year, for an informal chat about life in the house, life after the house, the friendships they forged during their time on the show, and the all-important question of who they would save if the house was on fire… KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Wherever Sian travels, it always seems to be work. That’s an upside and downside of working in the industry she has chosen.</li> <li>The taxi rides during The Apprentice were always a chance for Khadija, Sian and Camilla to exercise their very impressive vocal talents.</li> <li>The Apprentice 2018 contestants seem to have bonded more than any other year. Even today, they regularly get together, and have remained great friends.</li> <li>When asked to describe herself, Sian chose “Northern” as her adjective. “Creative” are the alternative terms.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I don’t really like to clap myself’ ‘Hot is good. Thot is not good’ ‘You two were never involved in the “drams”' ’Northern' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Sian Gabbidon Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/siangabbidon?ref_src=twsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/siangabbidon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</a> Sian Marie - <a href="https://sianmarie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sianmarie.com</a> Camilla Ainsworth Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamillaAinswor1?ref_src=twsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CamillaAinswor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</a> MYLKPLUS - <a href="https://mylkplus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mylkplus.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>    / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Keeping It Real with Sian Gabbidon and Camilla Ainsworth

In today's episode, your host Khadija features on Fire in The Belly (with Pete Lonton!) Pete and Khadija talk about the importance of self-development, the axiom that causes her to seize each day, the importance of optimism, and her empowering definition of what it means to have “fire in the belly”. KEY TAKEAWAYS  For Khadija, the want and need for more to life, is the fuel that keeps her growing and moving on. All good entrepreneurs have an unquenchable desire to keep succeeding. You only have one life. If you are presented with opportunities, then you need to try to make the best of them. Count your blessings and realise that you’re not here forever. Seize the day. Success in her youth had a converse effect on Khadija. Even though she worked hard and achieved much, she was often looked down upon because of her age. it’s a common, and somewhat unfortunate occurrence.  People often mistake optimism with naivety. But the ability to see past the negative, to look for the positive in all things, is a rare and valuable asset. Having fire in your belly and doing nothing with it is futile. You need to get up, get out there, and let that fire burn bright. Khadija used her energy to hustle, and to make her mark on the world. Children made Khadija realise that there are definitely things to feel blessed about. It has given her a different perspective on materialism, frustration, and life in general. Money means stability for Khadija and her family. Money is equal to the security and happiness of those closest to her. This is the reason that drives her forward. Following The Apprentice, Khadija was given the opportunity to evaluate her life and her business. The opportunities that came her way in the wake of her appearance allowed her to see that her cleaning business was not her destiny. Personal relationships are an incredibly important part of business, as they are a vital component in your happiness, and subsequent desire to achieve. Khadija has had to face monstrous egos and an incredible level of chauvinism during her journey. The key is to stay humble, and to use that negative force as a means to drive yourself harder. Procrastination prevents things from getting done. It’s far more expedient to get things done as soon as possible. Ask questions. Take action. Stop making excuses. Enjoy the journey. We must make sure that we stop to enjoy the life we’re living. It’s good for not just ourselves, but the ones we love.  BEST MOMENTS  ‘A bit of meat to the bone (even though I’m a pescatarian…)’  ‘I’m working hard because I like to play hard’  ‘I think I thought I knew everything’  ’Nothing you can do will ever stop me from living my best life’  ‘I feel like this wasn’t the life I was destined to be in’  ’There’s surviving and then there’s thriving’  ’Stay humble’  ‘I want to make shit happen’  ’There’s so much to be grateful for in life'   VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Keep It Real With Khadija Podcast - https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast ABOUT THE HOST   ABOUT THE GUESTThe ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.  Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire In The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting and inspiring others. Pete has the ability to connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In the Belly’ is the Q&amp;As - Questions and Actions! The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course and rapid results mentoring.  CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lonton-4b83184 https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In today's episode, your host Khadija features on Fire in The Belly (with Pete Lonton!) Pete and Khadija talk about the importance of self-development, the axiom that causes her to seize each day, the importance of optimism, and her empowering definition of what it means to have “fire in the belly”. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>For Khadija, the want and need for more to life, is the fuel that keeps her growing and moving on. All good entrepreneurs have an unquenchable desire to keep succeeding.</li> <li>You only have one life. If you are presented with opportunities, then you need to try to make the best of them. Count your blessings and realise that you’re not here forever. Seize the day.</li> <li>Success in her youth had a converse effect on Khadija. Even though she worked hard and achieved much, she was often looked down upon because of her age. it’s a common, and somewhat unfortunate occurrence.</li> <li> People often mistake optimism with naivety. But the ability to see past the negative, to look for the positive in all things, is a rare and valuable asset.</li> <li>Having fire in your belly and doing nothing with it is futile. You need to get up, get out there, and let that fire burn bright. Khadija used her energy to hustle, and to make her mark on the world.</li> <li>Children made Khadija realise that there are definitely things to feel blessed about. It has given her a different perspective on materialism, frustration, and life in general.</li> <li>Money means stability for Khadija and her family. Money is equal to the security and happiness of those closest to her. This is the reason that drives her forward.</li> <li>Following The Apprentice, Khadija was given the opportunity to evaluate her life and her business. The opportunities that came her way in the wake of her appearance allowed her to see that her cleaning business was not her destiny.</li> <li>Personal relationships are an incredibly important part of business, as they are a vital component in your happiness, and subsequent desire to achieve.</li> <li>Khadija has had to face monstrous egos and an incredible level of chauvinism during her journey. The key is to stay humble, and to use that negative force as a means to drive yourself harder.</li> <li>Procrastination prevents things from getting done. It’s far more expedient to get things done as soon as possible. Ask questions. Take action. Stop making excuses.</li> <li>Enjoy the journey. We must make sure that we stop to enjoy the life we’re living. It’s good for not just ourselves, but the ones we love.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>‘A bit of meat to the bone (even though I’m a pescatarian…)’ </li> <li>‘I’m working hard because I like to play hard’ </li> <li>‘I think I thought I knew everything’ </li> <li>’Nothing you can do will ever stop me from living my best life’ </li> <li>‘I feel like this wasn’t the life I was destined to be in’ </li> <li>’There’s surviving and then there’s thriving’ </li> <li>’Stay humble’ </li> <li>‘I want to make shit happen’ </li> <li>’There’s so much to be grateful for in life' </li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> Keep It Real With Khadija Podcast - <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST ABOUT THE GUEST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.  Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire In The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting and inspiring others. Pete has the ability to connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In the Belly’ is the Q&amp;As - Questions and Actions! The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course and rapid results mentoring. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lonton-4b83184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lonton-4b83184</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Importance of Self-Development, With Pete Lonton! (Fire in The Belly)

Sometimes life can come at you so fast, that you don’t realise that you’ve suddenly become an adult. With two children (and one on the way), properties, and several businesses to take care of, life has suddenly crept up on Khadija. But what to do when this sense of overwhelm suddenly hits you? In her unique, humorous and relatable way, Khadija talks about going from carefree to responsible; from happy-go-lucky to high-level-accountable, and all the small things about the process that drive her mad. You’ve never heard Khadija keep it as real as this before! Buckle up, adults... KEY TAKEAWAYS  The transition from carefree-life to responsible-adult arrives without you knowing it. One minute you’re planning where to meet your friends for brunch on a Saturday, the next you find yourself acting as referee to your children and trying to keep the dog exercised! You have to be a “grown up”, even if you’re feeling sick and unhappy. It’s even worse when you’re pregnant, and you have so much to deal with. Kids grow up so fast, but they want to be held, carried and nurtured. Where do you draw the line? At what point do you stop carrying them? Once you do stop, you’re almost declaring their infancy to be over. It’s hard for parents to make that decision. There’s so much pressure on parents to keep their kids healthy, and to make sure they eat nutritiously. But sometimes it’s so much easier to go for convenience! Being an adult is made so much worse by the expectations piled on by society. As if we don’t have enough to deal with, we are also made to feel like bad parents by outsiders who want us to be doing better.  BEST MOMENTS ‘When the f**k did I grow up?’  ’There is nothing more depressing than coming home from work and finding a duvet cover hanging over your door’  ’There was one day in all of our lives when our parents stopped picking us up’  ‘Being grown up sucks!’  ‘Yeah, but do you know what’s quicker? KFC!’  ‘I’d rather keep my wash pile down if you don’t mind’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  Diary Of A Mumpreneur - https://www.facebook.com/diaryofamumpreneur/ ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Sometimes life can come at you so fast, that you don’t realise that you’ve suddenly become an adult. With two children (and one on the way), properties, and several businesses to take care of, life has suddenly crept up on Khadija. But what to do when this sense of overwhelm suddenly hits you? In her unique, humorous and relatable way, Khadija talks about going from carefree to responsible; from happy-go-lucky to high-level-accountable, and all the small things about the process that drive her mad. You’ve never heard Khadija keep it as real as this before! Buckle up, adults... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The transition from carefree-life to responsible-adult arrives without you knowing it. One minute you’re planning where to meet your friends for brunch on a Saturday, the next you find yourself acting as referee to your children and trying to keep the dog exercised!</li> <li>You have to be a “grown up”, even if you’re feeling sick and unhappy. It’s even worse when you’re pregnant, and you have so much to deal with.</li> <li>Kids grow up so fast, but they want to be held, carried and nurtured. Where do you draw the line? At what point do you stop carrying them? Once you do stop, you’re almost declaring their infancy to be over. It’s hard for parents to make that decision.</li> <li>There’s so much pressure on parents to keep their kids healthy, and to make sure they eat nutritiously. But sometimes it’s so much easier to go for convenience!</li> <li>Being an adult is made so much worse by the expectations piled on by society. As if we don’t have enough to deal with, we are also made to feel like bad parents by outsiders who want us to be doing better.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘When the f**k did I grow up?’ ’There is nothing more depressing than coming home from work and finding a duvet cover hanging over your door’ ’There was one day in all of our lives when our parents stopped picking us up’ ‘Being grown up sucks!’ ‘Yeah, but do you know what’s quicker? KFC!’ ‘I’d rather keep my wash pile down if you don’t mind’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Diary Of A Mumpreneur - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diaryofamumpreneur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/diaryofamumpreneur/</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>    / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

When Did I Become An Adult?

After her sister’s podcast debut some months ago, Khadija’s five year-old daughter, Sorayah, has decided that now’s the time to step up to the mic herself! Ladies and gentlemen, meet Sorayah, who’s here to tell you all about her favourite subjects at school, grills Khadija on ice-cream flavours, her career plans, tells you why the banana went to the doctor’s, and reveals her favourite candidates on The Apprentice... There’s even time for a special musical guest... KEY TAKEAWAYS  Maths is Sorayah’s favourite subject, and from the tests given to her by Khadija, it’s clear to see why. After much consideration, Sorayah chose to ask her mother about her favourite flavour of ice-cream… (clue: it’s a very vanilla answer…) When she grows up, Sorayah wants to be a doctor. If that falls through, she’ll be a vet. Sorayah’s favourite singer is Ed Sheeran. Her favourite movie is The Greatest Showman. Why did the banana go to the doctor’s? And why did the horse cross the road?l If Sorayah could be any animal, she’d be a seagull, because she would like to fly. Khadija and her father both attended school with Peppa Pig and Mickey Mouse.  BEST MOMENTS ’"Shall I test your maths?" “No”'  ‘He says brown noses’  ‘My voice is a little croaky’  ’Sometimes when they need to poo’  ‘Is your dad a lazy-butt?’  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

After her sister’s podcast debut some months ago, Khadija’s five year-old daughter, Sorayah, has decided that now’s the time to step up to the mic herself! Ladies and gentlemen, meet Sorayah, who’s here to tell you all about her favourite subjects at school, grills Khadija on ice-cream flavours, her career plans, tells you why the banana went to the doctor’s, and reveals her favourite candidates on The Apprentice... There’s even time for a special musical guest... KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Maths is Sorayah’s favourite subject, and from the tests given to her by Khadija, it’s clear to see why.</li> <li>After much consideration, Sorayah chose to ask her mother about her favourite flavour of ice-cream… (clue: it’s a very vanilla answer…)</li> <li>When she grows up, Sorayah wants to be a doctor. If that falls through, she’ll be a vet.</li> <li>Sorayah’s favourite singer is Ed Sheeran. Her favourite movie is The Greatest Showman.</li> <li>Why did the banana go to the doctor’s? And why did the horse cross the road?l</li> <li>If Sorayah could be any animal, she’d be a seagull, because she would like to fly.</li> <li>Khadija and her father both attended school with Peppa Pig and Mickey Mouse.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ’"Shall I test your maths?" “No”' ‘He says brown noses’ ‘My voice is a little croaky’ ’Sometimes when they need to poo’ ‘Is your dad a lazy-butt?’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>    / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Keeping It Real With Sorayah

Catherine Turner

One of the best ways to consume content nowadays is through podcasts. Not only does it save time, but it also helps you grasp ideas easier since you hear the emotions in the conversations.  In this collaborative episode, Catherine is joined by the Keep It Real with Khadija Podcast host, who is none other than Khadija, to talk about the world of podcasting – from pre-planning to producing to publishing. They talk about how to scout guests, how to select the best VA, why people choose podcasts over radio, how to make a business thrive, and many more. There is also some unwritten podcasting etiquettes between podcasters which you might need to know. Then after the insightful discussion, Catherine plays Khadija’s Yes or No game at the end so listen in!  KEY TAKEAWAYS   As podcasters, where do Khadija and Catherine get their awesome guests?     Khadija, for one, used the VIVA Club (link below) to find the most reliable virtual assistant she will work with. Guests are then selected by them, the hosts, for the VA’s to contact them.   For Catherine, it also helps that she connects to most of the guests through social media platforms to get a chance to engage with them and tell them how your podcast can help them show how relevant they are.    Stay in touch with your guests (and other podcasters who also invited the guest). Plan out when the content (i.e. audio/video) will be published and make sure it won’t cross with the launch of his other podcast guesting’s. You don’t want to anger other podcasters while getting the maximum engagement for your episode as much as possible. In addition, your guests might also know someone who can also offer a fresh perspective related to your podcast.  Why do people prefer podcasts over radio nowadays? People love authenticity, the smooth informal flow of conversations. It’s easier to trust people who can be themselves easily.    You can’t too much pressure on yourself in growing your business. For most, the first business they’ve manage was more of a big business course—learning what to do and not to do, correcting mistakes, and so on.   BEST MOMENTS   “When you want to be successful, time is of the essence.”  “Podcasting is a natural fit for collaborations.”  “Everyone knows someone who knows one.”    “You can’t copyright knowledge.”  “Having a leveraged lifestyle for me is doing minimal work while having maximum money.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES   https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/  Leveraged Lifestyle Facebook Community - bit.ly/llocfbgroup   The Very Important Virtual Assistant (VIVA) Club Facebook Group - VIVA Club  https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk  I'm Worth More: Realize Your Value. Unleash Your Potential by Rob Moore on Amazon  Life Leverage: How to Get More Done in Less Time, Outsource Everything &amp; Create Your Ideal Mobile Lifestyle by Rob Moore on Amazon   ABOUT THE GUEST  Khadija Kalifa is a ‘serious Mumpreneur, BBC Apprentice 2018 finalist, blogger, Motivational speaker and Business mentor and consultant’. She also hosts her own podcast, Keep it Real With Khadija, where she interviews various entrepreneurs and thought leaders in different industries.   Khadija Kalifa Official Website - https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/   ABOUT THE HOST  Catherine Turner, your host of Leveraged Lifestyle.   Catherine has been investing in Property since 2012, with her main strategy now Serviced Accommodation which she, and now her team, have grown from 1 to 18 properties in less than 24 months.  Catherine is probably best known for her public speaking successfully training thousands of people how to create businesses that can be run from anywhere in the world on their own terms and becoming a world record holder in the process.  Catherine is the host of the podcast, Leveraged Lifestyle, which reached No. 1 in all Business in the iTunes podcast chart in less than 3 hours on launch. Leveraged Lifestyle is all about creating a lifestyle of freedom, through leverage, outsourcing and systematising.  CONTACT METHOD   Catherine’s Website - http://www.catherineaturner.com/  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/catherineturnerspeaker   Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast Details   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/leveraged-lifestyl…/id1380225106…  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/…/progressivepr…/leverage-lifestyle  Media@ideal-collective.com This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

One of the best ways to consume content nowadays is through podcasts. Not only does it save time, but it also helps you grasp ideas easier since you hear the emotions in the conversations.  In this collaborative episode, Catherine is joined by the Keep It Real with Khadija Podcast host, who is none other than Khadija, to talk about the world of podcasting – from pre-planning to producing to publishing. They talk about how to scout guests, how to select the best VA, why people choose podcasts over radio, how to make a business thrive, and many more. There is also some unwritten podcasting etiquettes between podcasters which you might need to know. Then after the insightful discussion, Catherine plays Khadija’s Yes or No game at the end so listen in!  KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>As podcasters, where do Khadija and Catherine get their awesome guests?  </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Khadija, for one, used the VIVA Club (link below) to find the most reliable virtual assistant she will work with. Guests are then selected by them, the hosts, for the VA’s to contact them.  </li> <li>For Catherine, it also helps that she connects to most of the guests through social media platforms to get a chance to engage with them and tell them how your podcast can help them show how relevant they are. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Stay in touch with your guests (and other podcasters who also invited the guest). Plan out when the content (i.e. audio/video) will be published and make sure it won’t cross with the launch of his other podcast guesting’s. You don’t want to anger other podcasters while getting the maximum engagement for your episode as much as possible. In addition, your guests might also know someone who can also offer a fresh perspective related to your podcast. </li> <li>Why do people prefer podcasts over radio nowadays? People love authenticity, the smooth informal flow of conversations. It’s easier to trust people who can be themselves easily. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You can’t too much pressure on yourself in growing your business. For most, the first business they’ve manage was more of a big business course—learning what to do and not to do, correcting mistakes, and so on. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS <ul> <li>“When you want to be successful, time is of the essence.” </li> <li>“Podcasting is a natural fit for collaborations.” </li> <li>“Everyone knows someone who knows one.” </li> </ul> <ul> <li>“You can’t copyright knowledge.” </li> <li>“Having a leveraged lifestyle for me is doing minimal work while having maximum money.” </li> </ul> VALUABLE RESOURCES <ul> <li><a href="https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/</a> </li> <li>Leveraged Lifestyle Facebook Community - <a href="http://bit.ly/llocfbgroup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/llocfbgroup</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Very Important Virtual Assistant (VIVA) Club Facebook Group - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2003141413279492/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIVA Club</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk</a> </li> <li>I'm Worth More: Realize Your Value. Unleash Your Potential by Rob Moore on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Im-Worth-More-Realize-Potential-ebook/dp/B07NCZ1HP6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> </li> <li>Life Leverage: How to Get More Done in Less Time, Outsource Everything &amp; Create Your Ideal Mobile Lifestyle by Rob Moore on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Leverage-Outsource-Everything-Lifestyle-ebook/dp/B01CD2ANC2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> </li> </ul> ABOUT THE GUEST Khadija Kalifa is a ‘serious Mumpreneur, BBC Apprentice 2018 finalist, blogger, Motivational speaker and Business mentor and consultant’. She also hosts her own podcast, Keep it Real With Khadija, where she interviews various entrepreneurs and thought leaders in different industries.  <ul> <li>Khadija Kalifa Official Website - <a href="https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/</a> </li> </ul> ABOUT THE HOST Catherine Turner, your host of Leveraged Lifestyle.   Catherine has been investing in Property since 2012, with her main strategy now Serviced Accommodation which she, and now her team, have grown from 1 to 18 properties in less than 24 months.  Catherine is probably best known for her public speaking successfully training thousands of people how to create businesses that can be run from anywhere in the world on their own terms and becoming a world record holder in the process.  Catherine is the host of the podcast, Leveraged Lifestyle, which reached No. 1 in all Business in the iTunes podcast chart in less than 3 hours on launch. Leveraged Lifestyle is all about creating a lifestyle of freedom, through leverage, outsourcing and systematising.  CONTACT METHOD <ul> <li>Catherine’s Website - <a href="http://www.catherineaturner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.catherineaturner.com/</a> </li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineturnerspeaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/catherineturnerspeaker</a> </li> </ul> Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast Details  <ul> <li>iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/…/leveraged-lifestyl…/id1380225106…</a> </li> <li>Stitcher: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/…/progressivepr…/leverage-lifestyle</a> </li> <li><a href="mailto:Media@ideal-collective.com">Media@ideal-collective.com</a></li> </ul>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Keeping it Leveraged With Catherine Turner!

Since May of 2019, Khadija has been acting as mentor to Sarah Downs, the co-founder of Doqaru, a business consultancy based in Aberdeen, which focusses on the energy sector. The relationship between them both has flourished through their connection, as both are busy parents, as well as busy in business. In this special episode, Khadija and Sarah talk about how they met, why it works so well between them, the pressures of parenting in business, and the lessons they’ve both learned from each other along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Khadija and Sarah have hit it off completely, partly because they’re both mums, but also because they both know what life can be like from a parent’s point of view in business, and so have been flexible with each other. Both Khadija and Sarah have found that they have added and gained more value from their online connections when they’ve connected offline, also. There are only so many things you can sell to an online-only connection. When it comes to The Apprentice, Sarah has no plans to appear. She feels that she would be painted somewhat as an aggressor, as she is very direct. But she very much enjoyed Khadija on the show! A mentor is incredibly useful in that they can cast a fresh pair of eyes on decisions and environment. They sometimes disagree, but mainly, mentoring has added huge value, and saved a huge amount of money. Mentoring works both ways, though. Khadija has learned a great deal from Sarah and Doqaru’s business practices and dealings; lessons that have transferred to her own business methods. An exciting element of business is watching values being created, expanded and developed over time by the team and talent you acquire and trust. Running a business is tough, and if you’ve been there from the inception, it can be difficult to let go of certain aspects. Disagreements occur all the time, but as long as respect still exists, then disagreement can still work. Accountability matters. Own your mistakes. There’s no such thing as failure. There are only lessons. If you can learn from something when it goes wrong, you’ll grow. Mentoring isn’t just about business advice. It can be equally as important to just show support, reassurance and companionship through the choppy waters of the business journey.  BEST MOMENTS ‘You learn all the time’  ‘I always want to make sure that people are getting good value for money’  ‘I don’t like the word “mum-preneur'  ‘It means “dirty” in Japanese’  ’There’s no point in reinventing the wheel, right?’  ‘It’s like an onion’  ’Sometimes you do have to take those risks. So long as you can hold your hands up afterwards’  ‘I was delirious at this point'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Doqaru - https://doqaru.com Sarah Downs LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdowns-doqaru?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD   Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com    / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Since May of 2019, Khadija has been acting as mentor to Sarah Downs, the co-founder of Doqaru, a business consultancy based in Aberdeen, which focusses on the energy sector. The relationship between them both has flourished through their connection, as both are busy parents, as well as busy in business. In this special episode, Khadija and Sarah talk about how they met, why it works so well between them, the pressures of parenting in business, and the lessons they’ve both learned from each other along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Khadija and Sarah have hit it off completely, partly because they’re both mums, but also because they both know what life can be like from a parent’s point of view in business, and so have been flexible with each other.</li> <li>Both Khadija and Sarah have found that they have added and gained more value from their online connections when they’ve connected offline, also. There are only so many things you can sell to an online-only connection.</li> <li>When it comes to The Apprentice, Sarah has no plans to appear. She feels that she would be painted somewhat as an aggressor, as she is very direct. But she very much enjoyed Khadija on the show!</li> <li>A mentor is incredibly useful in that they can cast a fresh pair of eyes on decisions and environment. They sometimes disagree, but mainly, mentoring has added huge value, and saved a huge amount of money.</li> <li>Mentoring works both ways, though. Khadija has learned a great deal from Sarah and Doqaru’s business practices and dealings; lessons that have transferred to her own business methods.</li> <li>An exciting element of business is watching values being created, expanded and developed over time by the team and talent you acquire and trust.</li> <li>Running a business is tough, and if you’ve been there from the inception, it can be difficult to let go of certain aspects. Disagreements occur all the time, but as long as respect still exists, then disagreement can still work.</li> <li>Accountability matters. Own your mistakes. There’s no such thing as failure. There are only lessons. If you can learn from something when it goes wrong, you’ll grow.</li> <li>Mentoring isn’t just about business advice. It can be equally as important to just show support, reassurance and companionship through the choppy waters of the business journey.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You learn all the time’ ‘I always want to make sure that people are getting good value for money’ ‘I don’t like the word “mum-preneur' ‘It means “dirty” in Japanese’ ’There’s no point in reinventing the wheel, right?’ ‘It’s like an onion’ ’Sometimes you do have to take those risks. So long as you can hold your hands up afterwards’ ‘I was delirious at this point' VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> Doqaru - <a href="https://doqaru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doqaru.com</a> Sarah Downs LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdowns-doqaru?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdowns-doqaru?originalSubdomain=uk</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT METHOD <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>    / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Mentor And Mentee: The Lessons You Can Learn From Each Other – with Sarah Downs

Greggs promised their staff  7 million in bonuses thanks to the success of their vegan sausage rolls and in this episode Khadija reflects on the importance of employee bonuses and incentives, sharing some great examples from her own experience as both an employee and successful business owner. There are lots of things that employees consider important when working, in any sized company, and being recognised for the work they do and being part of the team are key aspects that are important to them and there are ways for employers to recognise the part employees play in the journey to success. Employee benefits are a great way to celebrate the role employees play and provide benefits that make sure they feel valued. Listen in and hear how Khadija successfully achieved this in her business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I first knew about employee benefit schemes when working at a large corporate – they had staff bonuses in the form of Christmas meals and incentive bonuses linked to sales. I also worked for Financial Ombudsman, a civil service organisation with employee benefits such as free health and dental care. I took the core values from the Ombudsman organisation into my new business because they were so closely aligned with my personal core values. They had great values that everyone in the company knew and understood I wanted my staff to be able to do the same in my company. One of the platforms I used as a start-up company was perk box - when my employees signed up they got access to free break-down cover for their vehicle and mobile phone insurance, in addition, there were opportunities for discounts on trips to places like Alton Towers. As the employer, I paid a monthly subscription to perk box so that my employees could access these additional benefits. If you don’t already have an employee benefits scheme set up I recommend you start one as it can be a valuable tool for both staff retention and satisfaction. As an employer, it’s vital to recognise the role your team play in the success of the company and employee benefits are a great way to do this.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I was, through a monthly subscription, able to offer my employees employer benefits’ ‘I Googled cheap business opportunities and cleaning company came up as an option so I went and purchased the cleaning products required and got started’ ‘It’s an important topic to talk about’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  www.perk.box.com     ABOUT THE HOST   Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.    CONTACT Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com     / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Greggs promised their staff  7 million in bonuses thanks to the success of their vegan sausage rolls and in this episode Khadija reflects on the importance of employee bonuses and incentives, sharing some great examples from her own experience as both an employee and successful business owner. There are lots of things that employees consider important when working, in any sized company, and being recognised for the work they do and being part of the team are key aspects that are important to them and there are ways for employers to recognise the part employees play in the journey to success. Employee benefits are a great way to celebrate the role employees play and provide benefits that make sure they feel valued. Listen in and hear how Khadija successfully achieved this in her business. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I first knew about employee benefit schemes when working at a large corporate – they had staff bonuses in the form of Christmas meals and incentive bonuses linked to sales.</li> <li>I also worked for Financial Ombudsman, a civil service organisation with employee benefits such as free health and dental care.</li> <li>I took the core values from the Ombudsman organisation into my new business because they were so closely aligned with my personal core values.</li> <li>They had great values that everyone in the company knew and understood</li> <li>I wanted my staff to be able to do the same in my company.</li> <li>One of the platforms I used as a start-up company was perk box - when my employees signed up they got access to free break-down cover for their vehicle and mobile phone insurance, in addition, there were opportunities for discounts on trips to places like Alton Towers.</li> <li>As the employer, I paid a monthly subscription to perk box so that my employees could access these additional benefits.</li> <li>If you don’t already have an employee benefits scheme set up I recommend you start one as it can be a valuable tool for both staff retention and satisfaction.</li> <li>As an employer, it’s vital to recognise the role your team play in the success of the company and employee benefits are a great way to do this.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I was, through a monthly subscription, able to offer my employees employer benefits’ ‘I Googled cheap business opportunities and cleaning company came up as an option so I went and purchased the cleaning products required and got started’ ‘It’s an important topic to talk about’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.perk.box.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.perk.box.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com     / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Greggs, Staff And Vegan Sausage Rolls!

‘#do one person at a time!’ In this highly entertaining episode, Khadija is with fellow entrepreneur Kamila Wszolek who is a Serviced Accommodation and cashflow creation expert, who is nominated for the ‘Young Entrepreneur in a Growing Business’ award in London. Kamila and Khadija are feisty and outspoken female entrepreneurs who are doing it their way and in this wide-ranging conversation discuss creating more wealth, getting the right team in place, jealousy, being strong, the traits of entrepreneurs, speaking your truth and dating someone like-minded. This is a great listen and has something for everyone who wants to keep it real and hear what Kamila and Khadija really think about being strong women in the world of social media and business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Often in business people copycat without giving any credit to the person who gave them the idea Keep it real, keep it honest, keep it authentic. If people think you are really strong they think they can say what they like about you. Lots of entrepreneurs have the same traits – they have a lack of patience; they lack empathy and they have tunnel vision about what they want to achieve -success. Emotional control is vital. It’s saying your truth but learning to recognise when it might turn into something else such as an argument. It’s important to say what you think but in a controlled way. You can be judgemental about the action but should never be personal. The most important thing is to learn to say ‘thanks for the feedback’  Launching The Kamila Show podcast  SA is my speciality but there is a big world out there and I want to know more about it all My podcast will be all about business and ‘The Kamila Show’ will be all about everything I do in business including the highs and lows. The interviews will be across all areas of business as I love being out there having interesting conversations. For me, success is the network of people you surround yourself with. I have built my own family from the people who I have met through business.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I’m a huge supporter of women but there is a lot of bitterness and jealousy from other women’ ‘I don’t accept excuses if you don’t want to f#cking do it then don’t’ ‘People hear you and it makes you an expert in your field which brings more financially as you can extend your reach as a mentor’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  Kamila Wszolek LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.    CONTACT Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija Email: keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com     / info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com Khadija Kalifa Instagram  Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

‘#do one person at a time!’ In this highly entertaining episode, Khadija is with fellow entrepreneur Kamila Wszolek who is a Serviced Accommodation and cashflow creation expert, who is nominated for the ‘Young Entrepreneur in a Growing Business’ award in London. Kamila and Khadija are feisty and outspoken female entrepreneurs who are doing it their way and in this wide-ranging conversation discuss creating more wealth, getting the right team in place, jealousy, being strong, the traits of entrepreneurs, speaking your truth and dating someone like-minded. This is a great listen and has something for everyone who wants to keep it real and hear what Kamila and Khadija really think about being strong women in the world of social media and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Often in business people copycat without giving any credit to the person who gave them the idea</li> <li>Keep it real, keep it honest, keep it authentic.</li> <li>If people think you are really strong they think they can say what they like about you.</li> <li>Lots of entrepreneurs have the same traits – they have a lack of patience; they lack empathy and they have tunnel vision about what they want to achieve -success.</li> <li>Emotional control is vital. It’s saying your truth but learning to recognise when it might turn into something else such as an argument.</li> <li>It’s important to say what you think but in a controlled way.</li> <li>You can be judgemental about the action but should never be personal.</li> <li>The most important thing is to learn to say ‘thanks for the feedback’</li> </ul> Launching The Kamila Show podcast <ul> <li>SA is my speciality but there is a big world out there and I want to know more about it all</li> <li>My podcast will be all about business and ‘The Kamila Show’ will be all about everything I do in business including the highs and lows. The interviews will be across all areas of business as I love being out there having interesting conversations.</li> <li>For me, success is the network of people you surround yourself with.</li> <li>I have built my own family from the people who I have met through business.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I’m a huge supporter of women but there is a lot of bitterness and jealousy from other women’ ‘I don’t accept excuses if you don’t want to f#cking do it then don’t’ ‘People hear you and it makes you an expert in your field which brings more financially as you can extend your reach as a mentor’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamila-z/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kamila Wszolek LinkedIn</a> ABOUT THE HOST Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. CONTACT <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a>     / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/doamumpreneur?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khadija Kalifa Twitter</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Kamilla Wszolek

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter’s birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. <a href="http://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija</a> Email: <a href="mailto:keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com">keepitrealwithkhadija@gmail.com</a> / <a href="mailto:info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com">info@keepitrealwithkhadija.com</a> LinkedIn KhadijaKalifa Instagram KhadijaKalifa  Twitter KhadijaKalifa

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