The Courageous Collective
The Courageous Collective is a monthly podcast that celebrates diverse women business owners, who dare to do things differently.
Created by comms expert and copywriter Rupa Bharadva (http://www.rupabharadva.com/)) and branding specialist Vardeep Edwards (http://www.thebrandingfox.com/)), the podcast will feature conversations with female founders from diverse backgrounds.
Each episode will focus on the stories behind the founders' businesses; their fears and challenges; how they've overcome them; how their roots and backgrounds have influenced decisions; their inspirations; and what they're yet to achieve.
Rupa and Vardeep created this podcast after noticing a big gap in magazines, at events and on podcasts. There are few women 'like them' represented in these spaces, despite there being many diverse women business owners!
The creative pair decided to take matters into their own hands. They've created a podcast platform to champion diverse female founders and celebrate their achievements.
Contact: thecourageouscollective@gmail.com for more information.
The Courageous Collective
#011 How embracing curls fuelled a thriving, inclusive business - Dolly Sembi
In this episode, we meet Dolly Sembi, who specialises in curly hair. Dolly is known for her ability to help people embrace their natural hair texture. Her passion comes from her experience as a South Asian woman with curly hair, which was often considered unruly and too big.
In this wide-ranging interview, Dolly talks about becoming a hairdresser later in life, and how she transforms not only her clients’ hair but their confidence too.
We also discuss the challenges of being part of the ‘lost generation’ growing up in the UK and feeling out of place, as well as in India, where we felt like outsiders too.
If you’re considering following your passion, this is a must-listen!
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