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It’s time to talk about how *expensive* building a business is. Today we’re speaking to Rupa Popat, angel investor, founder of venture capital firm, Arāya Ventures and ex-banker. She has invested millions into businesses specifically backing female founders.  We’re talking about everything from setting goals before you hit 30, the 'golden handcuffs’, failing businesses and our relationship with ambition and money. In under 30 minutes, Rupa will share her top tips for any entrepreneur looking to grow in today’s climate. SPONSOR AD:  Nylah’s Naturals is the UK’s leading haircare brand for Afro hair, empowering thousands of women to grow, nourish and confidently care for their natural hair. https://shorturl.at/XVA3o  FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: IG -  https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW RUPA POPAT: IG -  https://www.instagram.com/rupa_g_popat YT - https://www.youtube.com/@Rupa_Popat LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupapopat/ FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST): IG -  https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co TIKTOK -  https://www.tiktok.com/@kumbakb.co   LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumbakpakima/

What does it take to grow a haircare brand to millions? This week’s Alpha Girl is Kameese Davis, Founder of Nylah’s Naturals and in this episode she’ll be speaking about turning down a £50,000 investment offer from Dragon’s Den and growing a haircare brand that is now worth millions. We’ll be discussing the reality of being a 7-figure business owner, the hair industry as a whole, the trauma that is hidden behind a lot of successful people’s story and so much more. If you’re ready to feel inspired, this is the episode for you. SPONSOR AD:  Nylah’s Naturals is the UK’s leading haircare brand for Afro hair, empowering thousands of women to grow, nourish and confidently care for their natural hair. https://shorturl.at/XVA3o FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW KAMEESE:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/kameesedavis FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST):  IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@kumbakb.co

This week’s Alpha Girl is Zing Tsjeng. Zing Tsjeng is a journalist, freelance writer, podcast host and previous Editor-in-Chief of VICE when it went from a $5.7 billion to bankruptcy. In this episode she'll be sharing how she found the right career for her, navigated industry collapse and learning to separate identity from your job title. We also talk about the reality of building a multi-hyphenate career, mindset shifts around success and life and what she'd do differently if she had to start over tomorrow. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW ZING:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/miss_zing/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@zingtsjeng FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST): IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@kumbakb.co

Communication is one of life’s most important skills, yet most of us were never taught it. Our Alpha Girl this week is Amira Mansour, a Communication Coach & public speaker who specialises in the art of conversating. From how to win any argument to negotiating a pay rise, Amira shares her top tips to becoming an influential speaker and articulate yourself better so you can dominate any room. Take notes. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW AMIRA:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ TIKTOK - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/ FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST): IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@kumbakb.co

Kelechi Okafor talks becoming dangerously confident, not caring what people think and building a life no one can control on The Alpha Girl podcast. Actor, host of the Say Your Mind podcast, author and public speaker Kelechi Okafor is one of the most outspoken voices in Britain. In this episode we get into what it really takes to own your voice, rebuild your confidence in the face of online hate and refuse to shrink or be "digestible”. Together we explore the life experiences that shaped Kelechi into becoming the woman she is today, how she handles social media hate, building a children's home in Nigeria and what it means to genuinely live life as un-punishable woman. This one's for anyone ready to break the chains of external validation and live a life that feels true to them. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW KELECHI: IG - https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoff FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST): IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@kumbakb.co

Today’s guest is Community Expert and Founder of Selfhood, Daisy Morris. If you’ve ever struggled to make friends as an adult or want to build a supportive, like-minded community, this episode will give you the tools to start doing exactly that. We’ll be discussing what it takes to actually find your ‘tribe’, how to build deep, authentic friendships that go deeper than surface-level interactions and the difference between having a community vs. having a social media following. Daisy shares powerful insights on how to build a community from scratch, why we’re currently living in a loneliness epidemic and practical ways to nurture friendships and create genuine connections in today’s digital world. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW DAISY MORRIS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/financemattersuk  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@financemattersuk FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST):  IG - https://www.instagram.com/kumbakb.co  LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumbakpakima/

Today’s guest is Chartered Accountant and Founder of Finance Matters UK, Fisayo Martins. In this episode, we’ll be talking all things money, money, money. From answering audience dilemmas to dissecting: renting vs home ownership and whether entrepreneurship or a 9-5 job is the best strategy for building wealth in today’s economy. Fisayo also shares the story behind launching Finance Matters UK, becoming a solo homeowner and the mindset, routines, and habits she developed that helped her grow a faceless finance brand on social media while working a full-time 9-5 job in Finance. She shares honest, practical advice for anyone trying to build a successful social media brand especially while balancing employment and personal financial goals. SPONSOR AD: eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. https://med.etoro.com/B12087_A128150_Tclick_Syt2.aspx FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW FINANCE MATTERS UK:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/financemattersuk  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@financemattersuk FOLLOW KUMBA (HOST):  IG - https://www.instagram.com/kumbakb.co LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumbakpakima/

Today’s guest is LinkedIn’s #1 Female Creator, Lara Acosta. In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of personal branding and what it actually takes to build a million-dollar personal brand from nothing. Lara breaks down the mindset shifts, and consistency behind her success. Lara opens up about growing up in Mexico as an only child, navigating rejection early in her career, and how she transformed repeated “no’s” into a powerful online presence that now generates real revenue. She shares how showing up authentically online became her biggest asset and what it took to keep going when nothing was working. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, questioning your direction, or exhausted by rejection after rejection this conversation will remind you what’s possible when you back yourself and keep going. SPONSOR: Learn how to start investing - https://med.etoro.com/B19576_A128150_Tclick_Saudio.aspx FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW LARA ACOSTA:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/laraacostar/  LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraacostar FOLLOW KUMBA:  IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumbakpakima/

Our guest on today's episode is celebrity fashion stylist Alizé DeMange and together we'll be exploring how fashion and personal style can be used to reinvent yourself in 2026. Alizé also shares her journey into the fashion industry, what it really takes to become a celebrity stylist, and her experience styling our faves from Maya Jama to Cleo Sol. We go behind the scenes of red carpet styling and break down how style, image, and confidence work together to create an identity. If you’re looking to dress better, upgrade your style, or redefine your image before the New Year, this episode is for you. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alphagirl.co  TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@alphagirl.co FOLLOW ALIZÉ:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/alizedemange/  TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@alizedemange FOLLOW KUMBA: IG - https://instagram.com/kumbakb.co

For our 13th podcast episode, we spoke to therapist and mental health expert Danielle Bottone to dissect the rising mental health problem a lot of people are currently dealing with.  From the impact of social media and the increase in parasocial relationships to the decline of community, we break down what's really affecting our generation. Danielle also shares her top therapist-backed tips and gives practical advice for anyone navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, or grief.

In this episode, we sit down with finance creator Mia McGrath to break down the money habits that actually make a difference.  From saving and investing for beginners to building long-term wealth, Mia shares how the ‘Frugal Chic’ mindset transformed her approach to money and why she’s confidently planning to retire at 40.  We dive into practical steps for becoming financially literate, the psychology behind everyday spending decisions, and how anyone can start taking control of their finances today.

In the latest episode of The Alpha Girl podcast, we sat down with co-founder of VAMP PR Agency, Christina Okorocha to discuss the story of VAMP, one of the biggest cultural marketing agencies to come out of the UK. From working with Beyoncé to pitching for Disney, Christina explored the highs and lows of running a business and the secret formula to building longevity. This episode is for anyone looking to build a creative business from scratch that lasts.

In this short solo episode, host Kumba Kpakima opens up about her personal journey to self-confidence, sharing five powerful tips that helped her develop her self-esteem and confidence over the years. Confidence isn’t just about how you look or sound, it’s about the mindset shifts and daily habits that transform how you see yourself and what you believe you can achieve. If you’re ready to start feeling genuinely confident from the inside out, this episode is for you.

Do you feel stuck in the same patterns no matter how hard you try to change? Healing sounds inspiring to many, but what does it actually mean? If this resonates, this episode of The Alpha Girl Podcast was made for you. In this powerful conversation, we sat down with author, speaker, and life coach Tamu Thomas to dive deep into the truth about healing and why so many people never fully experience it. Together, we unpack: The real reasons most people struggle to heal (and what to do about it)The subtle signs that show you need healing, even if you think you’re fineWhy healing is essential for high-performersAnd the practical tools and mindset shifts to finally start your healing journeyThis isn’t about surface-level advice or quick fixes. It’s about unpacking the root causes that keep many people stuck. If you’re ready to break free from old cycles and start healing in a way that actually lasts, listen to this.

Are you job hunting and tired of facing constant rejections? Then this episode is made for you. We sat down with corporate influencer Thandi ‘Tee’ Rose to talk all things career enhancement, from resumes to the 9-5 grind and more. Thandi went from earning a 27K salary to hitting 100K in just five years, and she’s here to spill all the tea on how she did it.  From insider tips on job applications to practical ways to tips for upgrading your resume/CV, this episode is packed with all the gems you need to land and thrive in your next opportunity.