AD| Sonya Barlow meets Sandra Colaco, The Director of Marketing from Intercontinental Lisbon, to learn from her professional insights, discover Lisbon's hidden gems, and stand out with your professional brand. Learn what to see in Lisbon, things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, the day in the life of marketing managers, secrets to living a luxury life, and the power of mentorship. Things we cover : What to see in Lisbon Why stay at the Intercontinental Lisbon Things to eat in Lisbon How to become a director in marketing and sales Professional failures Life lessons for your younger self Influencer ma ..read more

In this episode, Sonya Barlow sits down with entrepreneur Jane Gideon, who created one of the first sports analytics platforms, WellPlayed Sports, rubbing shoulders with NFL stars and footballers like Messi before stepping back and entering the scriptwriting space. She is currently writing about a Sri Lankan family and their experience as hostages with Saddam Hussein. Key Moments 03:00 - From studies to sports tech 05:50 - Data is the new oil 06:00 - What problem are we solving 07:40 - Introduction to Jane Gideon 11:30 - AI & ethical boundaries: betting markets 16:36 - Facebook doesn't car ..read more

Sonya Barlow interviews Brenda Darden Wilkerson, CEO of AnitaB.Org, on all things technology, women in technology and leadership. Learn how women of colour can enter technology and thrive as women in tech when women need to stop asking for pay raises and why rebellion is required if the technology change is to occur. This 20-minute conversation is a must-watch for all women in the technology sector who dream of becoming role models, leaders and mentors. Video Chapters - Key Moments 01:20 - Introduction Brenda & AnitaB.Org 02:50 - Why is technology important? 03:14 - Do we need more women i ..read more

Sonya Barlow sits down with Yashish Dahiya, PolicyBazaar, to discuss how technology is revolutionising the Indian market, how to build a billion-dollar business, lessons he wishes he knew at the start of his journey, the Indian marketplace and where the insurance industry is heading now that we are coming out of the covid 19 pandemic. Yashish built India's largest insurance aggregator valued at over USD 1.65 billion. In this 15-minute interview, Yashish shares his words of wisdom that every entrepreneur needs to hear to build a billion-dollar business in the Asian continent. Video chapters, ke ..read more

Sonya sits down with Ivy Kodjovi to talk about being the eldest sister in a black family, figuring out the job you love, working for Stella McCartney, questioning your faith, working for businesses and being a lucky girl. Grab your chai and let the sisters give you the life advice you wish you had in your twenties! Key moments 01:30 : Introduction to Ivy : HR, people, fashion, eldest child syndrome 02:40 : Being an eldest child in a brown family 03:50 : Life advice from your elder sis 05:00 : Does faith come before or after money? 06:30 : Questioning your faith 06:55 : Fact versus feeling 09:0 ..read more

Sonya Barlow sat down with Abdallah Abu-Sheikh & Aspa Lekka at Web Summit Qatar on ultra apps, regulation and the future of innovation. Interestingly, some of the companies they spoke about are now being investigated by the EU for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This is a broader discussion we had at Web Summit Qatar. Search for: Tech trends, how to build an app., how to make money online, Sonya Barlow, technology interview, business podcast, Websummit Qatar, regulation, technology regulation ----------------------------------------- Instagram -   / sony ..read more

Sonya Barlow interviews HelloMag's editor Melanie on how to enter the journalism industry, press trips, social media management, mental health and networking for opportunities. Plus, she has advice and recommendations for wellness and lifestyle in London. Video Chapters: 01:41 - Journalist Good & Bad Press Trips 04:00 - Press Trip in Turkey 05:00 - How to find unique angles for writing pitches 06:00 - Introduction and working in magazines 08:00 - False news in media (Drake, Holly Willoughby and Kim K) 10:00 - Coleen Rooney 13:00 - Meeting S Club 7 15:30 - How do you know if you can write 1 ..read more

How to be a successful desi businesswoman with Nileeka, the founder of BollyCo Sonya Barlow sits down with Bollyco founder Nileeka Bose to discuss how she started her Bollywood business, dancing with the stars, balancing work with motherhood, teenage years and being a brown desi woman in the UK. - Being a desi women - Starting a business - Bollywood industry - Bollywood dances - Motherhood - How to make money from dancing - Navigating space as a brown female - Where are the desi women in business - Working with marvel and netflix - Asian women in the UK ..read more

How to make more money in technology: Women in tech, money and confidence /Sonya Barlow Sonya sits down with Carlotta to discuss : - What is the technology industry - How to ask for help - What skills the tech industry needs - Will AI take our jobs - The impact of mentorship - Studying abroad in Scotland and studying in the USA - Confidence and curiosity - Negotiating your salary - Leadership in the workplace - Financial literacy - women empowerment - women in it - women in technology - women in business Connect with Sonya - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/ Tiktok - https ..read more

Sonya Barlow talks to Ginny Roberts, the founder and CEO of Karry London, about building a travel business over the pandemic, investing her own money, learning from failure, working in finance and finding freedom. Tea with Sonya with Ginny Roberts. Topics: money, travel, tech, finance, sustainable, black women. Karry London sponsored this episode - Products – The Karry London ..read more