Talking about money can feel awkward, but honestly, it is one of the most empowering conversations we can have. In this episode I share how small mindset shifts can change the way we approach salary negotiations, and why understanding your value is key to shaping the career and life you want.

We look at the real impact of the gender pay gap, the social norms that hold women back, and the practical steps you can take to feel more confident asking for what you deserve.

I also open up about my own early mistakes, including the moment a friend’s simple question completely changed the way I see negotiation.

This chat is all about encouragement, clarity and giving you tools you can use straight away. You deserve fair pay, real choice and a career that reflects your talent, and I hope this episode helps you take a step closer to that.

Highlights:

(01:36) Why money shapes more of our life choices than we realise

(03:22) The moment I learned negotiating was even an option

(05:40) Three reflection questions to understand your patterns

(09:52) The social norms that quietly hold women back

(12:18) Four practical strategies to negotiate with confidence

(16:10) A reminder that your salary is not your worth

Women Don't Ask | Princeton University Press

Ask For A Raise? Most Women Hesitate : NPR

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This episode is deeply personal and deeply needed.

I talk about menstrual health in the way most of us were never encouraged to, with honesty, compassion and the space to finally feel heard.

So many of us grew up thinking our pain was normal or something to hide, and for years I carried shame, doubt and silence around my own experiences. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you.

I share my early memories, the fear of speaking up, the years of being dismissed and the relief of finally receiving an endometriosis diagnosis.

But this episode is not only about the struggle. It is about learning to advocate for yourself, creating safer conversations and remembering that your pain is real and your voice matters.

When we speak openly, we help other women feel less alone, and that changes everything.

Highlights:

(01:50) Why menstrual health continues to be overlooked

(04:45) A guided reflection on your first period and what it shaped

(07:20) My early experiences with pain and not being believed

(10:03) How endometriosis affects life, work and emotional wellbeing

(13:30) The workplace challenges women still face with period care

(16:40) Three ways to advocate for yourself and improve menstrual health support

The-State-of-Period-Equity-in-the-UK-Feb-2024.pdf

Ending endometriosis starts by saying it | Endometriosis UK

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Self ish Me is hosted by Kamila, a business psychologist in learning and development and coaching, and a self confessed late bloomer. After burnout forced her to stop living someone else’s version of success, she began rebuilding a life that actually feels like hers. This podcast invites women to reconnect with themselves, reclaim their power, and create more joy and fulfilment. Kamila shares practical tools and honest insights, alongside conversations on careers, relationships, health, and sexuality, with inspiring women exploring growth, identity, and rediscovery.

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