FEELING BEHIND IN YOUR 20s? 🎀

What happens when you've spent 10 years chasing your dream, but you're still not where you thought you'd be by now?

We're often told to follow our dreams, work hard and trust the process, but nobody really talks about what it feels like when the journey takes longer than you expected. In this episode, Lottie Jade shares her experience of pursuing her dreams as an artist and singer-songwriter, and the realities of navigating a journey that doesn't always go to plan.

Because building your dream life isn't always about the big wins. Sometimes it's about learning to trust your timing, keep showing up and reminding yourself why you started in the first place.

ABOUT THE EPISODE 🎙️

In this episode of Girls Like Me, I'm joined by Lottie Jade, an artist and singer-songwriter, to talk about what it really looks like to chase your dreams for 10 years, navigate the feeling of falling behind and keep going when life doesn't look how you imagined.

We explore the realities of pursuing a career in music, the pressure of feeling like you should be further ahead and what it takes to keep believing in yourself when your dreams take longer than expected.

In this episode, we talk about:

– What it feels like to chase a dream for 10 years without being where you thought you'd be

– Navigating the feeling of being behind in your 20s

– The pressure of comparing your journey to other people's timelines

– The realities of pursuing a creative career and continuing to show up when things don't happen overnight

– Learning to trust your own journey and keep working towards the life you want to build

This episode is for the ambitious woman who knows what she wants from life but sometimes wonders whether she's taking too long to get there.

If you've ever questioned your progress, compared yourself to someone else's success or wondered whether your dreams are still possible, this conversation is for you 🤍

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What do you do when you know where you want to go, but have no idea how you’re going to get there?In this episode, Tierney opens up about feeling lost, navigating uncertainty and learning to keep moving forward even when your current reality looks nothing like the future you imagined. From leaving Leicester and moving to Dubai to coming home, investing in herself and finding her spark again, this is an honest conversation about figuring it out as you go.----------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE EPISODE 🎙️In this episode of Girls Like Me, I’m joined by Tierney, a professional dancer who has worked internationally and taken huge leaps in pursuit of her career.We explore what it really feels like to be in a season of uncertainty — from graduating dance school and struggling to find your place in the industry, to moving to Dubai, questioning your next move and eventually coming home to reset and invest in yourself again.In this episode, we talk about:– Feeling lost and not knowing what your next step should be– Taking a leap when your current life doesn’t look how you imagined– The reality of building a career in the dance industry and why talent isn’t always enough– Body image, comparison and the pressure to fit industry expectations– Coming home, starting therapy and learning to fill your own cup– Knowing where you’re going even when you don’t know how you’ll get there– Why the next step might be in the work you’ve been avoidingWe also get into some of the very chaotic stories from our time living together, including someone trying to break into the house, a housemate getting shot and why Leicester sometimes genuinely feels like a simulation.This episode is for the girl who knows she wants more from her life but feels unsure about what comes next.If you’ve ever felt lost, questioned whether you’re on the right path, or wondered how you’re supposed to keep going when your current circumstances don’t look anything like the life you’re working towards, this conversation is for you.----------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH OUR TIERNEY 🎀Instagram: @TIERNEYMAIN_ https://www.instagram.com/tierneymain_/?hl=enTikTok: @TIERNEYMAIN_https://www.tiktok.com/@tierneymain_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME 🎀Instagram: @GIRLSLIKEMEPODCAST_ TikTok: @GIRLSLIKEMEPODCAST_LinkedIn: Aalimah Hughes on LinkedInGirls Like Me is for ambitious women designing their dream lives.---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VAyIOzddRn6Vyp82kdOXH?si=MZHxTLfvSliMrtqrwlY84AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girls-like-me/id1872116855All platforms: girlslikeme.komi.io---------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH MORE EPISODES 🎬EPISODE 36 - https://youtu.be/4FbeDKpvWL8EPISODE 35 - https://youtu.be/EgIvFEL0SKEEPISODE 34 - https://youtu.be/MjdqLKojfWY----------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE GIRLS 🎀If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment and subscribe, and let us know what you’re taking away from the conversation.New conversations with ambitious women, every week.Girls Like Me — for ambitious women designing their dream lives!

Why We Repeat the Same Patterns & How to Break ThemHave you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why am I doing this again?"Choosing the same type of person. Overthinking the same situation. Struggling to set a boundary you know you need to set. Feeling confident on the outside while secretly questioning whether you’re good enough. Knowing you want more for yourself, but somehow finding yourself stuck in the same cycles.In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and author Tasha Bailey to unpack the psychology behind why we repeat patterns, where they come from and, most importantly, what we can actually do to change them.This isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about understanding yourself better, recognising the patterns that might be holding you back and learning how to build a healthier relationship with yourself.ABOUT THE EPISODE 🎙️In this episode of Girls Like Me, I’m joined by Tasha Bailey, therapist, author and mental health advocate.We talk about the parts of becoming the woman you want to be that nobody really prepares you for — your relationship with yourself, your confidence, your boundaries, your friendships, your relationships and the patterns you carry with you.In this episode, we talk about:– Why we repeat the same patterns, even when we know they aren’t serving us– Why you can look confident and successful while still struggling with self-worth– The difference between confidence and self-esteem– People pleasing, perfectionism and why they can be so difficult to unlearn– How to set boundaries without constantly feeling guilty– Why we sometimes ignore red flags or find ourselves in familiar relationship patterns– What it really means to take up space and stop making yourself smaller– How to change the way you speak to yourself and your internal dialogue– What being “triggered” actually means and how to understand what is happening underneath the reaction– What healing actually looks like, and why therapy isn’t only for when something is “wrong”– Practical tools and exercises you can start using in your own lifeThis episode is for the girl who is self-aware enough to know she has patterns, but wants to understand why they keep happening.For the girl navigating her 20s or 30s, figuring out her career, relationships, friendships, confidence and the woman she is becoming.If you’ve ever thought “I know better, so why do I keep doing this?”, this conversation is for you.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 🎀Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalk.therapist/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalk.therapist?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://www.realtalktherapist.co.uk/ FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME 🎀Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlslikemepodcast_/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlslikemepodcast_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAll links : girlslikeme.komi.io LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VAyIOzddRn6Vyp82kdOXH?si=MZHxTLfvSliMrtqrwlY84A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girls-like-me/id1872116855All platforms: girlslikeme.komi.io WATCH MORE EPISODES 🎬EPISODE 35 TEJA RENEE - https://youtu.be/EgIvFEL0SKEEPISODE 34 TANYKA DAVSON - https://youtu.be/MjdqLKojfWYEPISODE 33 CHANTELLE - https://youtu.be/-ckK5-0AKEkSUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE GIRLS 🎀If this episode makes you think of a pattern you’re ready to break, watch, subscribe and let us know in the comments: what’s one thing you’re learning about yourself right now?New conversations with ambitious women, every week.Girls Like Me — for ambitious women designing their dream lives!

How do you actually convince investors to believe in your business?Raising investment can feel like one of the biggest hurdles when you’re building a business, but what makes an investor say yes? In this episode, Tanyka Davson shares the real story behind raising £50,000 for her business and what she learned from taking her idea to Dragons’ Den.ABOUT THE EPISODE 🎙️In this episode of Girls Like Me, I’m joined by Tanyka Davson, co-founder and CEO, to talk about what it really takes to successfully raise investment for your business.We explore what makes a business investable, how to pitch your idea with confidence, what investors are actually looking for and the realities of putting yourself — and your business — in front of people who have the power to say yes or no.In this episode, we talk about:– What investors are actually looking for before investing in a business– How to pitch your business and communicate your vision with confidence– Knowing your numbers, valuation and when you’re ready to raise– How to deal with rejection and hearing no– What Tanyka learned from appearing on Dragons’ Den– Building a business with your sister and navigating the challenges that come with it– The reality of raising capital and what happens after you get the investmentThis episode is for women building a business, founders thinking about raising investment, or anyone with an idea they want to turn into something bigger.If you’ve ever wondered how to get investors to believe in your idea, when to start looking for investment, or what it really takes to build a business from scratch, this conversation is for you.----------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH TANYKA 🎀Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubbi.uk/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubbi.uk?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://www.cubbi.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cubbiapp/posts/?feedView=all FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME 🎀Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlslikemepodcast_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlslikemepodcast_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalimah-hughes-848a45212/Girls Like Me is for ambitious women designing their dream lives!---------------------------------------------------------------------- LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VAyIOzddRn6Vyp82kdOXH?si=MZHxTLfvSliMrtqrwlY84AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girls-like-me/id1872116855All platforms: girlslikeme.komi.io----------------------------------------------------------------------WATCH MORE EPISODES 🎬https://youtu.be/-ckK5-0AKEk?si=DZMOyGtYkGx2H2e2https://youtu.be/Ts1umzP7LQs?si=wEQDF0RpGGOj6N-6https://youtu.be/v6eKfko5oCo?si=C6qG2AZH1tGpwSYC----------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE GIRLS 🎀If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment and subscribe, and let us know what you’re taking away from the conversation.Girls Like Me — for ambitious women designing their dream lives!

This week on Girls Like Me, I’m joined by Chantelle Marquez, singer songwriter, content creator, and a woman whose story has inspired thousands online through her honesty, resilience, and determination to rewrite her future🎙️🤍

In this episode, Chantelle opens up about the reality behind the viral videos documenting her journey from homelessness and stripping to building a career as an artist. We talk about survival, self-worth, healing, and what it takes to keep believing in yourself when life feels impossible.

Chantelle shares the challenges she faced growing up, the difficult choices she had to make to survive, and how she found the strength to transform her life. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not define who you are or who you can become.

We also speak about:

♡ overcoming adversity

♡ rebuilding your life from rock bottom

♡ self-worth & confidence

♡ healing from your past

♡ chasing your dreams despite fear

♡ social media & going viral

♡ resilience & personal growth

♡ becoming the woman you want to be

This episode is for any girl who feels stuck, is navigating a difficult season, or needs a reminder that it's never too late to start again.If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀

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This week on Girls Like Me, we're celebrating two years of the podcast 🤍🎀

In this special anniversary episode, I reflect on the journey of building Girls Like Me from the ground up, the lessons I've learned, the challenges I've faced, and the incredible community we've built together along the way.

What started as an idea has grown into a platform reaching thousands of women every month, creating conversations around confidence, ambition, healing, and becoming the woman you're meant to be. This episode is a chance to look back on the highs, the lows, and everything in between, whilst sharing what's next for Girls Like Me.

We also speak about:
♡ building something from nothing
♡ confidence & self-belief
♡ taking risks
♡ navigating uncertainty
♡ lessons from entrepreneurship
♡ community & connection
♡ becoming the woman you want to be

This episode is for every girl who has ever had a dream bigger than her circumstances and chose to keep going anyway.

Thank you for being part of the Girls Like Me journey. Whether you've been here since episode one or you've only just found us, I'm so grateful you're here 🤍

If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀

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This week on Girls Like Me, I’m joined by Olivia — currently ranked #7 in Great Britain for padel 🎾🤍In this episode, we go beyond sport and talk honestly about the realities of pursuing something at a high level whilst balancing pressure, ambition, identity, and a full-time career. Olivia opens up about the lack of inclusivity within sport, the pressure of competing, and what it’s like navigating an environment where many of the people she once played alongside are now progressing into professional opportunities she once dreamed of herself. From hearing crowds chant her name when she stepped onto the pitch, to rebuilding confidence and continuing to push forward through uncertainty, this conversation is honest, motivating, and incredibly powerful.We also speak about:♡ confidence & self-belief♡ discipline and consistency♡ balancing career + passion♡ women in sport♡ pressure & comparison♡ wellness & mindset♡ becoming the woman you want to beThis episode is for any girl learning how to keep going even when things don’t look exactly how she imagined.If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀CONNECT WITH OLIVIA:Instagram: @oliviaciftcipadelTiktok: @oliviaciftcipadelCONNECT WITH AALIMAH:Instagram: @aalimahhughes TikTok: @aalimahhughes FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME:Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_TikTok: @girlslikemepodcast_For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries: aalimahhughes@gmail.comJoin the community & stay connected: aalimahhughes.komi.ioWatch another episode: https://youtu.be/bi6k-6gE9D8