The She Loves Podcast: Recent Episodes
She Loves
We are a weekly podcast aimed at championing the everyday women changing the world. Each week, we have different guests joining us to discuss various topics including the climate crisis, female empowerment, sex, mental wellbeing, ethical fashion, eco-conscious living and many more!
We are all trying to become more eco-friendly and reduce our impact of this earth, and as three women in their mid-twenties we have found ourselves navigating an increasingly demanding world.
We'll be back, joined by more incredible guests with Season 2 in December 2020!
For the final episode of season 2, Lois sat down with Emilie Bellet, founder and CEO of Vestpod, a digital platform that financially empowers women, and author of You’re Not Broke You’re Pre-Rich. They dig deep into the differences between how men and women deal with money, getting started with investing, pensions and savings, investing apps and even ethical investing. This week’s episode is great for those of us who were never taught about money and who haven’t got the first clue about how to go about getting the most from our finances.
Disclaimer: this is not financial advice.
Help Centres:
Citizens Advice
Mind
Apps:
Free Trade
Trading 212
Moneybox
Books:
Alice Ross - Investing to Save The Planet
You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich
How To Own The World
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Podcasts
How I built this - Guy Raz
The Wallet
Follow Vestpod on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Climate activist Jo Becker joins Jenny to tackle the monster of a topic that is the Climate Crisis. They chat about Jo’s studies in sustainability and behaviour change, her activism and even delve into some veganism too. This is the episode for anyone looking to study climate change or up their activism game!
Books
Adrienne Maree Brown - Pleasure Activism
Octavia E Butler - Parable of the Sower
PodcastsThe Yikes Podcast
Octavia’s Parables
Activists
Mikaela Loach
Follow Jo on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Roxy Pope, plant-based chef and ½ of SoVegan, sits down virtually to chat with Jenny and Rachel about how she turned her and Ben’s passions of food and veganism into a full time career, her sources of inspiration when it comes to cooking, the pressures of becoming an author and tips for balancing success.
Books:
So Vegan in 5
One Pot Vegan
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Podcast:
How I Built This by Guy Raz
Follow Roxy on Instagram
Follow So Vegan on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Jenny and Lois talk all things cruelty-free fashion with writer, speaker and activist, Sascha Camilli. We get personal and find out about Sascha’s day-to-day life as a Media & Special Projects Coordinator at PETA and how we can follow in her footsteps as someone with a stylish yet ethical wardrobe. Most importantly, we learn that cruelty-free doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive!
Brands
Will’s Vegan Store
Hemp Tailor (unfortunately no longer in business)
PETA
Books
Vilda Magazine
Vegan Style by Sascha Camilli
Animalkind by Ingrid Newkirk
Podcasts
Catwalk Rebel by Sascha Camilli
Other
Refinery29
VivoBarefoot
Follow Sascha on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Jessica Noah Morgan, journalist and mental health advocate, sits down virtually to chat with Lois and Rachel about quitting her corporate job to become a journalist, living more sustainably and struggling with mental health during the hell-ish year that was 2020.
Mental Health Services
Mind
Black Minds Matter
Sistah Space
Young Minds
Samaritans
Books
Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood by Kenya Hunt
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
Podcasts
Two Queens in a Pod
Alonement by Francesca Spector
Other
Refinery29
VivoBarefoot
Follow Jessica on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Entrepreneur and author, Stef Sword-Williams joins Lois and Rachel virtually to breakdown the taboo surrounding self promotion, why she created F*ck Being Humble, the go to’s for navigating the job space during a pandemic and how she found the process of writing her first ever book.
Books
1+1 = 3 by Dave Trott
Creative Confidence by Tom & David Kelley
20 Key Emotional Skills for the Workplace by The School Of Life
Fuck Being Humble by Stef Sword-Williams
Podcast
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Follow Stef on Instagram
Follow F*ck Being Humble on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Author, organiser, activist and entrepreneur, Nadya Okamoto chats to Jenny and Rachel about launching the non-profit organisation tackling period poverty and stigma; PERIOD. when she was just 16. The three of them delve into topics such as what it means to be ‘period positive’, tampon tax, how the pandemic has affected women and their periods and the biggest hurdles Nadya has overcome.
Books
100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Period Power by Nadya Okamoto
Podcast
Code Switch by NPR
People
Jenna Longoria aka The Period Guru
Follow Nadya on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Grace Hazel Women’s international sexuality mentor and healing coach, Grace Hazel chats one on one with Rachel about her journey to becoming a renowned vagina witch, the steps we can all take to today to reconnect with our sexual identity and bodies, how to explore yourself in a playful manner and mindful steps to heal our relationships. It’s a juicy one!
Books
Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried by Sheri Winston
Come as You Are: the bestselling guide to the new science that will transform your sex life by Emily Nagoski
Self Pleasure Exploration
Yoni Pleasure Palace - use code PUSSYGRACE for a discount
Lelo
Conscious Periods
Mooncup
Follow Grace on Instagram
Follow She Loves on Instagram
Hey!
Lois, Rachel, and Jenny here. Just thought we would check in to share some news.
As we’re sure many of you can probably relate, little miss Covid-19 has well and truly screwed us over this year, and so the three of us have been going through some major life changes. But you know what they say: new beginnings can be disguised as painful endings… Or something else cheesy and motivational… Basically, we’ve ended one chapter in our lives, and we’re starting a new one. It’s exciting!
We were overwhelmed by the support from the first season of the She Loves Podcast, which is why we believe that the show must go on! These female-focused conversations are IMPORTANT, and we want to keep on empowering you guys with inspiring stories and knowledge from badass women.
So... we’re really pleased to let you all know that season 2 is returning NEXT WEEK!
We can't wait to show you what we've been working on these past few months, but in the meantime, head on over to shelovespodcast.com to check out a bunch of cool articles written by some talented ladies, and hang with us over on Instagram @shelovespodcast.
Make sure you're subscribed for updates and we'll see you soon!
This week, we have a special edition of the She Loves. podcast. A few weeks ago, our sister podcast The Plant Based Business Podcast interviewed Grace Beverley, the founder of sustainable fashion brand TALA, the Shreddy app and B_ND. Damien and Judy sit down with serial entrepreneur Grace Beverley to discuss her journey disrupting the fast fashion and fitness industry with her three businesses.
In this exclusive interview we chat with Grace about her journey from Oxford University student to being listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30. We explore how she's on a mission to prove that ethical doesn't have to be small, sharing how she is creating sustainable products that are affordable.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebeverley/
Follow TALA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetala/
Follow Shreddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreddy/
Follow B_ND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_ndstore/
Follow Plant Based Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbusiness/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Vegan and cruelty free beauty and make-up expert Em-J chatted with Lois and Rachel about the differences in the cosmetic industry, the importance of the ingredients in our skin care products and how she created an eco-conscious beauty brand.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Why I Turned My Make-Up Kit Vegan
Common Vegan and Non-Vegan Ingredients List
UpCircle
Beauty Kitchen
Tropic
Kylie Cosmetics
Aether Beauty
Tata Harper
Books:
BOSH! How To Live Vegan by BOSH!
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein
Podcasts:
Talking Tastebuds with Venetia Falconer
Find EM-J online: http://www.theemjcompany.com/
Follow EM-J on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emj.makeupartist/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Sustainability and vegan lifestyle blogger Marta Canga chatted with Jenny and Rachel to discuss the world of eco-conscious fashion, greenwashing, how to reduce your impact on the environment and tips when travelling on a vegan diet.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Brands:
Lucy & Yak
Veja
Mud Jeans
Nudie Jeans
Will’s Vegan Store
People Tree
Minuit Sur Terre
Ashoka Paris
Films/Videos:
The True Cost
Use Less
heylilahey.
Books:
Podcasts:
Follow Marta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martacanga/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Natalia Bojanic, Co-Founder of Form, sat down with Rachel and Lois to discuss the importance of health and wellbeing, the birth of Form Nutrition and how they created a purpose-driven business that stands out in the current market. We also delve into Natalia’s background as a mindfulness practitioner and the importance of looking after your mental health as an entrepreneur.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
Find Form online: https://formnutrition.com/
Follow Form on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/formnutrition/
Follow Natalia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliabojanic/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
In this episode, chef and wellbeing entrepreneur Lauren Lovatt sat down with Judy to discuss her passion for cooking and design, how she became a mental wellbeing advocate teaching people to eat better for the mind and navigating being a female chef in the industry growing to successfully developing the Plant Academy and Mind Candy.
Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
References:
Podcasts:
Plant Based Business Podcast
Secret Leaders
Talking Tastebuds with Venetia Falconer
How I Built This
Books:
A Book About Innocent: Our story and some things we’ve learned by Innocent
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie
Plants Taste Better by Richard Buckley
The Moon Juice Cookbook: Cook Cosmically for Body, Beauty, and Consciousness by Amanda Chantal Bacon
Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_lovatt/
Find Plant Academy online: https://www.plantacademylondon.com/
Find Feed Your Mind Candy online: https://www.instagram.com/feedyourmindcandy/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Freya Twigden, founder of Fix8 Kombucha, sits down with Rachel and Lois to uncover the secrets and the myths behind the origin of the new natural fizz drink everyone is going crazy over at the moment. She also covers her entrepreneurial journey, the influence of her yoga practice and how she copes with imposter syndrome.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Podcasts:
Rich Roll
The Tim Ferris Show
Books:
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday
Self Care For The Real World - Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
Find Fix8 online: https://fix8.com/
Follow Fix8 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fix8onthis/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
In this episode, plant-based nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal sat down with Judy and Rachel to speak about the work she does with Women for Women’s Health and the Plant-Based Health Professionals, as well as discussing the truths behind supplements and superfoods, our gut health, why sleep is important and the myths surrounding carbs.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Women’s for Women’s Health
Plant Based Health Professionals
Podcast: Plant Proof, Rich Roll, Talking Tastebuds with Venetia Falconer
Book: Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis
Find Rohini online: https://rohinibajekal.com/
Follow Rohini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohinibajekal/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
In this episode, Rosh Amarasekara co-founder of Humble Warrior talks about the creation of their harmonious drink brand which sets out to reconnect us with our bodies and minds. She discusses how they navigated a new emerging business category, the importance of building relationships and the development of bold flavour combinations using plants.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Podcast: The Tim Ferris Show
Book: Seth Godin
Find Humble Warrior online: https://the-humble-warrior.com/
Follow Humble Warrior on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblewarriorhq/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Sarah Welsh, Co-Founder of female-focused vegan condom brand, HANX, discusses the inspiration behind their sexual wellness brand, getting investment, women’s health and all things sexual pleasure and wellness.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Book: American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Podcast: Knicker Box Glory
Find HANX online: www.hanxofficial.com
Follow HANX on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hanxofficial
Find us online: www.wearesheloves.com
Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearesheloves
Anna Priadka, founder of The Conscious Beauty Company, sits down with this week's hosts Rachel and Lois to discuss all things sustainable beauty.
A wide variety of topics are discussed including the beauty industry’s waste problem, being a female founder and what it means to run a sustainable business. Anna talks about how she built her direct to consumer vegan cruelty-free brand and together they discuss what the future of the beauty industry could look like.
This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in a cleaner and greener beauty industry.
Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
References:
Breaking Beauty
How I Built This
RuPaul What’s The Tee
SuperSoul Conversations
Find The Conscious Beauty Company online: https://www.thecbc.co/
Find The Conscious Beauty Company on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecb.co/
Find us online at: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Rebecca Walker is the founder of BEXFAST, the nutritious and delicious oat breakfast pots. In this episode Bex talks to Judy Nadel about her journey as a mum, speaking up about mental health, and the realities of running a business.
Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
References:
Books:
Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Author: Khaled Hosseini
Podcasts:
Deliciously Ella
Small and Mighty Conversations with Sam Burgess
Strangers by Lea Thau
Serial
Love Stories by Dolly Alderton
Find Bex online: https://bexfast.com/
Follow Bex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexfast_/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Steph Elswood is a fitness and wellness advocate who uses her platform to champion sustainable living. In this episode, Steph sits down with Rachel and Lois to discuss her struggles with eating disorders and mental health issues and why she built her Stay Sassy and Sasstainable empire whilst sharing some amazing self-love tips.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Volunteer Outreach:Tottenham Court Road Soup Kitchen
Books: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
Author: Eckhart Tolle
Podcasts :
The Doctor’s Kitchen
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Find Sasstainable online: https://www.sasstainable.co.uk/
Follow Steph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephelswood/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Dr. Nitu Bajekal is a women’s health specialist with 35 years of experience and the founder of Women for Women’s Health. In this episode she talks to Judy Nadel about COVID-19, how incredible the NHS is, empowering women with information around their health and so much more.
Please note: this episode was recorded remotely due to the UK lockdown.
References:
Recommended Websites and Brands:
Plant Based Health Professionals
Nutritank
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
TOTM
Wuka
Flo
Podcasts:
Veggie Doctor Radio
Rich Roll
Plant Based News
Find Nitu online: www.nitubajekal.com
Follow Nitu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnitubajekal/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Daze Aghaji is the Regenerative Culture Coordinator for Extinction Rebellion Youth UK. In this episode, Lois and Jenny sit down with Daze to chat about her climate activism, how to deal with eco-anxiety and her experience of running in the European Election.
Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
References:
Books: This Is An Uprising by Mark Engler and Paul Engler
Find Extinction Rebellion online: https://rebellion.earth/ and the Regenerative Culture group: https://rebellion.earth/act-now/resources/wellbeing/
Follow Daze on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aghajidaze/
Find us online: http://www.wearesheloves.com/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesheloves/
Welcome to She Loves. a new podcast brought to you by Vevolution celebrating women creating positive change in the world.
In this trailer meet your hosts, Jenny, Judy, Rachel and Lois and discover what will be discussed in this new podcast inviting inspirational women to tell their stories.
The She Loves. podcast launches on the week commencing 30th March 2020 , so please subscribe and share with your favourite girl gang.