The Break
The Break is a podcast that explores the intersection of wealth and wellness. Host Patricia Bright interviews diverse guests about how finance impacts their professional and personal lives. Each episode delves into the guest's big break, the role of failures, and practical tools for achieving success. The show redefines wealth to include health, family, relationships, and passions.
Episodes
Your Money Is Working Against You ( Here’s What to Do ) | Ayesha Ofori
Ayesha Ofori walked away from Goldman Sachs because she was tired of "making rich men richer." Now she's built her own wealth, a multi-property portfolio, startup investments, and a mission to help everyday people build real financial freedom. In this episode, Ayesha breaks down:
Why the ultra-rich "very rarely use their own money" and how they use leverage to multiply wealth
The difference
How to Build a Personal Brand as a Woman (Tamara Williams Reveals Her Proven System)
Tamara went from photographer to one of the world's most recognised female personal brands. On this episode of The Break, Tamara Williams reveals the exact personal brand strategy she used to build her empire, and how women can use the same system to stand out, get paid, and stop shrinking.
What you'll learn:
The #1 personal branding mistake women make (and why it's keeping you stuck)
I Built a £4M Fashion Brand, Here's What Nearly Destroyed It | Rokeya Khanum
At 17, she was homeless, living in hostels, with a premature baby and no blueprint. Today her fashion brand has appeared in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and turned over £4 million. This is the real story of how she built it and what almost broke her.
What we cover:00:00 Introduction
02:32 From homelessness at 17 to starting a fashion brand after redundancy and a side hustle beginning as a new mum
If You Want to Make Money, You NEED to Hear This About Tax | Nicole Zalys
On this episode of The Break, I sit down with Nicole from The London Accountant to unpack how UK business tax really works and why so many new entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed when they start a limited company. We get into the real gaps in financial education, from misunderstanding how accounting actually works to why tax fear holds so many people back from growing.
We talk through the most common
She Quit Her Job at 24 to Build Wealth, Here's How She Did It | Mia McGrath
On this episode of The Break, I sit down with Mia McGrath, a 25-year-old who made the brave decision to quit her job after building her wealth. We explore the importance of effective money management and how understanding money psychology can lead to long-term happiness, rather than being stuck at day one. We talk personal finance tips, "Frugal Chic", and the significance of financial education to
Why You Need to Rethink Your Finances Right Now
Something big is happening to the global economy right now - and most people either don't know about it, don't understand it, or are too overwhelmed to figure out what it means for their actual lives.
In this video, I'm breaking down the three major forces shaking the economy simultaneously, what it actually means for your money, and the moves you need to make right now to protect yourself.
DOES MONEY MAKE YOU HAPPIER? A Question For Timo Armoo
In today’s episode of The Break, Patricia sits down with the one and only Timothy Armoo—the co-founder of Fanbytes, a Gen Z-focused marketing agency that shook up the digital world! From starting his first business at 14 to landing on Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Timo shares his journey, lessons learned, and tips for anyone looking to disrupt the status quo.
You can also watch the full episodes on YouTub
TWO MILLION IN A WEEK: Is TikTok a career industry?
In this episode of The Break, Patricia sits down with the incredible Mitchell Halliday, the creative genius behind the cult-favorite beauty brand Made By Mitchell! From starting as a self-taught makeup artist to becoming one of the most recognized names in the beauty industry, Mitchell shares how he built his empire, stayed true to his creativity, and made waves in the world of makeup. You won’t w
CAREER OR KIDS? Can you have both?
Jada Sezer, model, mental health advocate, and host of her own podcast, joins Patricia Bright on The Break for an inspiring conversation. Together, they discuss the evolution of body positivity, the importance of authentic brand positioning, and how to take control of your finances. With Jada’s unique insights as a podcast host and advocate for self-confidence, this episode is packed with major ad
WHAT INFLUENCERS REALLY DO: Is It A Kickstart For The Dream Job?
This week we have invited Stef Williams to The Break Podcast! Her passion towards fitness has led to her booming online presence and the creation of This Is Sefi and We Glow. Tune in to hear us speak about holistic wealth, leaning into your power, career risks and so much more.
We are also delighted that we are partnering with Klarna for this series. Klarna is all about giving you control and fle
YOU ARE LOSING MONEY: Debodun Osekita Tells Us Why
For this week’s episode Patricia invites Debodun Osekita, founder of Stock Pickers Academy and multi-asset hedge fund trader turned investing and careers coach. Today we’ll be exploring topics relating to female intuition, the silent killers of wealth, and much more. Tune in to answer your questions surrounding investment and leveling up.
We are also delighted that we are partnering with Klarna
A FAMILY AFFAIR: Generational Wealth, Safety Nets, Blending Business…
Today is an extra special episode because we’ve got not one, but two very important people from Patricia’s life joining her today - her sister Maureen and her cousin Erica. It really is a family affair. This episode we are exploring conversations about blending family and business, what to do when there is no safety net, generational wealth management and so much more. Join us for some unfiltered
TAPPING INTO OUR FEMININE ENERGY? Sarah Ashcroft Dives Deep
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HUSTLING AS A TRAUMA RESPONSE: Where I’ve Been?
The Break Social is back! Patricia is re-immersing herself into one of her favorite online spaces by inviting in topics about balancing it all, hustling as a trauma response and so much more.
From debunking the "marry rich" myth to asking if wellness is only for the wealthy, we’re here to question it all and in turn you get to question her. Tune in and join Patricia for some candid insights and
Imperfect Person Building The Perfect Business: How we can use our weakness for success
This week we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and explore different strategies for building a business. In this episode, we uncover an intriguing concept - how to leverage your weaknesses for success. Join us as we discuss powerful insights and practical tips on how to turn your vulnerabilities into strengths, propelling your business towards greatness. Get ready to uncover the secret weapo
DATING, MARRIAGE & CHEATING: A Deep Dive Into Successful Relationships w Paul Brunson
In this week's episode of The Break we invite a relationship expert and TV personality Paul Brunson, He's known for Married At First Sight and his work with Tinder. He and Patricia dive into some of the most pressing questions and topics within dating and relationships. You will learn what some of the biggest issues are with the modern dating landscape and how to be successful in the home as well
The Only Path To Success?! A Gen-Z Girls Thoughts About OnlyFans, Therapy and Dating Modern Men
In this thought-provoking episode, we introduce you to Madame Joyce who brings laughs, love and a Gen Z Perspective. In this Episode we delve into the controversial topics of OnlyFans, therapy, and dating modern men. Join the conversation as we explore the complexities of success and challenging societal norms. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion! Subscribe now for more captivating conte
Side Hustle Gone Wild! How to build a multi million company in just 3 years!
In this episode of The Break, Patricia talks to this weeks guest Jess Hunt about her rise to fame and how she used that influence to build one of the most up and coming makeup brands. Focusing in on how a simple side hustle turned into a multi million company and some of the challenges that were faced owing to the massive and fast pace growth of Refy. Listen now to learn how Jess overcame her inse
Which Supplements Does Every Human Need?! A Balanced and Holistic Approach To Health and Wellness.
In this episode, our guest Madeleine Shaw opens up the conversation about health and wellness and how different aspects of eating and exercise affect our happiness. Madeleine discusses the use of supplementation and whether it's a useful tool or a waste of money. Through that, you'll find out what some of the misunderstandings are within the online health and wellness spaces
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Breakup Over Text?! Modern Day Dating Advice ft, ShxtsnGigs
This episode unpacks everything from how this iconic duo met to how they built one of the most successful podcasts in the UK. Patricia asks about their dating and relationship advice, which opens up an interesting perspective that some may haven’t thought of before. Tune into this episode if you’re in the mood for a laugh and are interested to know what modern men think about our modern dating pro
Simplysayo: The creative, comedian and spoken word artist on how owning her niche unlocked her community online
In this week’s episode, SimplySayo invites us into her fascinating journey as a freethinking creative making moves and shifting what it means to write poetry. From humble beginnings, Sayo is truly inspiring, she talks about growing up in Luton to landing 750k followers online and a flourishing poetry career. In her own words we hear her perspective on personal growth, the challenges of being true
Mike Bright: Love, privacy, and phone passcodes, the modern relationship dilemma in the times of social media
In this episode I’m joined by my husband, Mike Bright. Some of you will know Mike from the early days of my content creation, where he used to feature a lot more than he does now. Because he’s played a huge part in my entrepreneurial journey, I thought it would be interesting to shed some light on the complexities of balancing our personal lives, online content creation and finances. We get into o
Sabrina Elba: Dating a high value man and not losing your identity, finding my voice as a woman.
In this episode, I speak with the founder of S’ABLE, Sabrina Elba. Sabrina’s life has taken many turns: from her experiences with university, navigating finances, finding her voice, and cultivating a positive mindset to following her heart to leave Canada and live in the UK with her husband, Idris Elba. As an entrepreneur, we discuss some of the struggles along the way of building a brand and how
Alec Maxwell: Vogue insider reveals all, how to be creative and break into the industry you want
In this week’s episode, I delve into the extraordinary life and career of Alec Maxwell, the visionary behind Kloss Films and husband to the brilliant Edward Enninful. Originally from the Wirral, just outside Liverpool, we chat about Alec’s path from studying fashion at university, becoming a lecturer to founding Kloss Films - Alec offers a really interesting insight that anyone wanting to get into
Krissy Cela: From trauma to triumph, how to change your life fast
In this episode of The Break, I get to sit down with entrepreneur and business owner - Krissy Cela, founder at ONER active. As fellow business women, it was such a pleasure to talk about how she has built and scaled her fitness brands. I get into the growth of Krissy's business, her journey towards financial success, as well as the lessons she learned along the way. As a trailblazing creator who h
Dr Esho: Cosmetic doctor reveals true cost of the Kardashian look
In this week’s episode I’m joined by the famous cosmetic surgeon behind the UK's first black doctor-owned cosmeceutical brand, ESHO. Dr Esho and I sit down to discuss the boom in cosmetic treatments over the last few years, and how trending procedures and social media filters have led to a rising phenomenon of younger people seeking cosmetic surgery. As more and more of us consider expensive and o
GK Barry: From drop out to TikTok millionaire, Grace Keeling unlocks the secrets to social media growth
Hilarious, relatable and inspiring: I can’t think of anyone better than GK Barry to kick off the new season of The Break with. In this episode, I speak with the TikTok creator turned podcast host, Grace Keeling - widely known as GK Barry. Over the last 3 years, Grace has become a TikTok sensation and chart topping podcaster, all thanks to her outrageous stories, characterization of GK Barry and br
The Break: Coming Soon
The Break represents the gap between what you see as an ideal lifestyle and how you build a plan to actually get there. For me, Patricia Bright, this began in 2009 when I was creating beauty and fashion content for YouTube alongside being a student and working at an investment bank. After seven years I hit one million subscribers and learned a lot of financial lessons the hard way en route. So, in
Alex Stedman: The fashion intern who used her annual leave to...WORK!
In this episode we are speaking to blogger and budgeting boss, Alex Stedman, aka The Frugality. Alex shares her story on how she worked 3 jobs in her early career to get the experience and connections to make her career dream a reality. Alex turned a topic that wan't really spoken about and turned it into a successful blog and we dig deep to find out exactly how she did it! Host: @PatriciaBright I
Akash Mehta: He was in Forbes 30 under 30 and didn't even realise!
If anyone is a living example of "actions speak louder than words" it would be Akash. You may not have heard of Akash but trust us, you will be left obsessed after this episode. Ex-Global Digital Manager to some of the world's leading luxury brands and now co-founder and CEO of Fable and Mane, Akash truly is a force to be reckoned with. Akash opens up about his learnings from corporate luxury and
Haley Sacks: The US's answer to "Making money fun again"
Ever wondered what life would be like if you lived unapologetically true yourself and what you love? Well, we have the answer and her name is Haley Sacks aka Mrs Dow Jones. Haley joins us to discuss how her comedy career evolved into becoming the pop princess of the finance world. We discuss everything from why you need to know what compound interest is to what Haley's plans are for her future in
Freddie Harrel: The woman who shows that never settling will always work in your favour
In this episode Freddie Harrel, CEO of conscious beauty brand RadSwan speaks candidly about the multiple career hats she has worn and how they all lead her to her successful career today. Freddie shares with us how she thinks "faking it till you make it" is a vital part of anyones success journey and how she is always up for trying something new, even if it doesn't work in her favour. Host: @Patri
Grace Beverley: The IG newbie who made £80k in less than a month from a PDF guide
In this episode we are doing a deep dive on the founder and CEO of TALA and Shreddy, Grace Beverley. Grace opens up to Patricia on the truth behind her success and how "fight or flight mode" helped her make her first £100k. Grace's determination to shake up the fitness industry is clear as she has a transparent conversation about the reasons behind he brand and her plans for the future. Host: @Pat
Conna Walker: From a failed brand to a multi-million dollar business
In this episode we are picking the brains of CEO of House of CB and absolute boss, Conna Walker. Conna shares the highs and lows of starting her businesses and what she learned from leading a failed brand. Be prepared to be inspired and to have a few "Well if she can do that, what stopping me?" moments! Host: @PatriciaBright IG: @thebreaksocial #CaughtOffGuardPod. Guest: @ConnaWalker. Caught Off G
Caught Off Guard Season 2 Trailer
Launching Oct 28th, Caught Off Guard is back for another season! This is the podcast where no topic is off limits and where I ask all the questions we really want to know the answers to, including what's in your wallet?! If you listened to season 1, you can expect even more raw honest life experiences, candid convo and priceless gems of wisdom (and if you haven't listened you can still get caught
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Kamille: Rihanna can open your DMs
If anyone is a living-breathing example of hustling in silence, today’s guest is exactly that! We catch up with singer/songwriter Kamille, who has written some of your favourite number 1 songs for some of your favourite artists, without really being in the limelight herself. Kamille’s hustle is a hustle we can all learn from as she shares her emotional rollercoaster journey in the music and entert
Donna Mihaylova-Johnson: Women are powerful
In today’s episode we speak to Donna Mihaylova-Johnson, founder of the trending, well-known nail salon franchise, Nail’d It! Even If you don’t know who she is, you’re likely to have seen her impressive brand online and here we find out just how she’s done it. Donna doesn’t hold back with her opinions and lifts the lid on her entrepreneurial journey whilst giving us a glimpse of her day-to-day life
Emma Cannon: Prioritising sex...over yoga!
In today’s episode we’re getting up close and personal with women’s health expert Emma Cannon. Emma sheds enormous light on the misconceptions of sex, periods, contraception, fertility, and a whole lot more. Be prepared to have several “this is information I didn’t know I needed, but I’m glad I know now” moments! Host: @PatriciaBright IG: @thebreaksocial #CaughtOffGuardPod. Guest: @emmalcannon. Cr
Maureen O: You're Patricia's younger sister, you're not your own person
For anyone that’s been a regular viewer of Patricia Bright’s platform on YouTube, you may already be familiar with today’s guest; Maureen O! Maureen has made several appearances on Patricia’s channel over the years, but how well do we really know her? Well, we’re about to find out as she opens up about her personal journey, relationships, dating and finding herself! Host: @PatriciaBright IG: @theb
Leomie Anderson: Supermodel secrets, you think you know but you have no idea
Ever wondered what life is really like as a hugely successful, international supermodel? In today’s episode, THEE Leomie Anderson, joins us to spill all the tea, and the tea is exceptionally hot! From facing the many ups & downs of model life as a young Black woman, to dealing with bitchy behavior from her model peers, Leomie shares it all! You won’t want to miss this one! Host: @PatriciaBright IG
Caught Off Guard Trailer
Launching December 4th, this is the Caught Off Guard podcast with me, Patricia Bright. The place where no topic is off limits and where I’ll be asking all the questions we are all thinking, but wouldn’t dare to ask! This Season is all about women because let’s face it, the future is female and we’re making some serious waves right about now! More than that, it's all about you, the listener, and I
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