Girls Like Me.
Girls Like Me is a conversational podcast hosted by Aalimah Hughes, aimed at women who want more out of life and are actively building it. Each episode features honest, unfiltered talks with women pursuing careers, growing businesses, scaling brands and chasing creative dreams. The show covers the reality behind ambition, including risks, pivots, confidence, friendships and failures. New episodes arrive every fortnight, with the message that you don't need to have "made it" to have a story worth hearing.
Episodes
Feeling Behind in Your 20s? Chasing Your Dream for 10 Years | Lottie Jade | EP. 38
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 dre
Feeling Lost in Life? How to Keep Going When You Don't Know What's Next | Tierney | EP. 37 | Girls Like Me
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
Why We Repeat the Same Patterns & How to Break Them | Tasha Bailey | EP. 36 | Girls Like Me
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 yourse
How to Turn Your Story Into a Personal Brand | Teja Renee | EP. 35 | Girls Like Me.
How do you turn who you are into a personal brand, and build a life around it?For Teja Renee, being the “online big sister” isn't just a title. It's become a huge part of her identity, the community she's built and the business she's created through Dear Little Sisters.In this episode, Teja shares how she turned something that came naturally to her — supporting, encouraging and guiding other women
How to Successfully Raise Investment for Your Business | Tanyka Davson | EP. 34 | Girls Like Me
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,
EP 33 - I Was Homeless & Stripping to Survive | Chantelle Marquez on Reinventing Your Life
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 ta
EP 32 | Two Years of Girls Like Me 🤍 Building a Podcast, Community & Dream Life
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 mo
EP 31 - From Corporate Life to GB’s Top 10 Padel Players | Olivia on Confidence & Going All In 🎀
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
EP 30 - Diagnosed With Stage 4 Angiosarcoma: Nothando’s Story | Rare Cancer Awareness
Hey Girls 🎀.......Joining me this week is Nothando, a talented hairstylist from Leicester who built a successful business and strong community through her creativity, before her life took an unexpected turn.After initially being told her symptoms weren’t serious, Nothando was later diagnosed with stage 4 angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.In this episode of Girls Like Me, we have a raw and
EP 29 - The Credit Expert - Credit advice every woman needs to hear with Ella Ensures
Hey Girls 🤍........Joining me this week is Ella Weinberg — a money expert and insurance broker helping women take control of their finances, understand their credit, and step into their next level with confidence.In this episode of Girls Like Me, we’re having the kind of conversation every girl needs but rarely has when it comes to money. We break down credit in a way that actually makes sense, no
EP 28 - She Started Painting In A Garage… Now She’s Working With Her Dream Brands
Hey girls 🎀.......This episode is for every girl with a dream that feels way bigger than her current reality.I’m joined by Lizzie Handley, founder of Art Attached — the artist you’ve probably seen going viral for spray painting suitcases and turning them into statement pieces, while working with brands like Kopparberg, Garnier, Umberto Giannini and Gymshark.But what makes this story so powerful is
EP 27 - From Dance Dreams to 2M Followers: How Zoe Baptise Turned Passion Into a Global Platform
Hey Girls....In this episode I sit down with professional dancer, model, and viral creator Zoe Baptise, a woman who has turned her passion for dance into a global platform.Zoe has built an incredible audience with over 2 million followers on TikTok and more than 265,000 on Instagram. From trending viral dance videos to having her choreography turned into a Fortnite emote, her journey shows what ca
EP 26 - You Don’t Have to Be One Type of “Fitness Girly” | Fitness Myths, Consistency & Community
Episode 26 is all about fitness, consistency and building community 🎀 This week I’m joined by Brooke, founder of CBB Hub (Coached by Brooke), personal trainer, teacher, and creator of girls-only walking and hiking clubs.In this episode we talk about:– Common myths about training and what actually works– The pressure to fit into one “fitness girl” box– Balancing being a teacher while building a bra
EP 25 - How Khiefa Built Space For Girls the UK’s fastest growing Women’s community in Under 2 Years
Hey girls…..In this episode, I sit down with Khiefa Gabbidon, founder of Space for Girls, the largest women’s community in the West Midlands dedicated to helping women build genuine, meaningful friendships offline.In less than two years, Khiefa has grown Space for Girls to over 20,000 women across platforms and hosted more than 100 events connecting thousands of women in real life. But behind the
EP 24 - Career Confused? Real Recruiter Advice on Changing Paths in Your Late 20s / 30s
Hey girls 🤍In this episode, I’m joined by Ana, who actually recruited me back when we worked at the same company, which is how we first met. We’re having a real conversation about careers, changing direction, and figuring things out when the path isn’t clear.Ana shares real recruiter insight, including:- What to say (and what not to say) in interviews- How to confidently explain a career change- W
EP 23 - How to Set Goals You Actually Follow Through On - My Exact Goal-Setting Framework
Hi Girls, welcome back — and happy New Year!What better way to kick things off than with a solo episode, because I have missed youuuu 🤍This year, we’re doing things differently. We’re planning to be bigger, better, and more intentional, using a clear step-by-step process instead of vague goals and pressure-filled expectations. I’ve watched every podcast, YouTube video, and goal-setting method out
EP 22 - Two Girls, One Hyrox: Our Fitness Friendship & Mindset Glow-Up 🎀
Hey Girls.....This episode is a special one, Lara and I met at kickboxing — two girls just trying to feel stronger, both still figuring out our fitness journeys, and both doing the inner work too. Fast forward to now… we just completed HYROX together 🎀We chat about what that day meant to us, the highs, the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the magic of having a friend who gets it. From being overweig
EP 21 - Losing, Learning, and Loving the Game Again: Zainab William’s Tennis Comeback
In this episode of Girls Like Me, we dive headfirst into the real, raw, and resilient story of British tennis talent Zainab William 🎀From being dubbed one half of the "British Williams Sisters" as a kid to walking away from the sport at 14, Zainab’s journey is anything but linear.We talk about:Growing up with athlete parents and instant expectationsLosing 12 matches in a row (and how tha
EP 20 - From Selling Bikinis to Retiring Her Mum: The Rise of Abigail Clarke
At just 15 years old, Abigail Clarke was making £10,000 a month selling bikinis and bandage dresses — without even realising she was drop-shipping. Fast forward to today, she’s the founder of Aventus Agency and New Era Agency, two powerhouse brands in the digital space.In this episode of Girls Like Me Podcast, we dive into how Abigail turned early hustle into long-term success, what it really take
EP 19 - Building a beauty empire with Takara - Founder of Elev8te Aesthetics
From starting out lashing her friends at 14 with weave glue to owning two thriving salons and a training academy by 23 — Takara’s journey is nothing short of inspiring 💅In this episode of *Girls Like Me Podcast*, we dive into:✨ How she started Elevate8 Aesthetics at just 21💪 What it takes to build a beauty business from scratch🏆 Winning “Most Resilient Woman of the Year” at the Female Boss Awards💖
EP 17 - Mads the Trader: 11 Years in Trading, Going Viral, and Redefining Hustle Culture
In this episode of Girls Like Me 🎀 I sit down with Mads the Trader — a seasoned trader with over 11 years in the markets, who went viral on Twitter for her sharp insights and now runs her own podcast.We go beyond charts and candlesticks to talk about the real journey behind the screen:How Mads built credibility in a male-dominated industry.Why hustle culture almost cost her balance and joy.Her shi
EP 16 - My Sister’s Having a Baby! 💕 Gender Reveal + Real Talk on Motherhood & Sisterhood
Surprise! In Part 2 of this special Girls Like Me episode, my little sister shares the beautiful news that she’s expecting — and she let me reveal the gender of her baby live on the podcast 🥹💖This episode is full of joy, tears, laughter, and love as we talk about:What it’s been like watching each other grow into new versions of ourselvesHer pregnancy journey so farOur hopes and fears around mother
EP 14 - Going Back to Therapy & Healing My Inner Child | My Story of Childhood Trauma & Growth
In this deeply personal episode of Girls Like Me, I open up for the very first time about going back to therapy as an adult and beginning the difficult, powerful journey of inner child healing.For years, I’ve carried pain in silence — including being sexually abused as a child. I’ve never shared this part of my story publicly, and this was the first time I allowed myself to be truly seen, tears an
Starting Fresh: My January Reset and What’s Shaping My Year
Hi Girls. Firstly I want to say a massive welcome back to our first episode of the year, I am so excited for what this year has in store of us all! In this episode I will be going through a brief introduction into how I started the year and everything I have been doing since January. This year is on track to be one of the biggest years of my life and in order for that to happen a lot of reflection
Getting a GRIP.
Hi Girls, y’all know the end of the year is right round the
corner and I have felt so overwhelmed recently that I don’t even know where to
start. October was my most unproductive month this year and I really just
checked myself and have started to refocus. Majority of the time we can be our
own enemy and being in my own head is doing absolutely nothing for my future.
So, in this episode I just wen
My life since opening up my content studio. Mackyla.
Hi Girls, on today’s episode we have the incredible Mackyla sharing
her journey on her life since opening up the studio and what the realities of
setting up the studio have been like. If one thing is clear its that Mackyla is
deffo a girls girl which we loveeee. She mentioned how amazing it has been
opening the studio and getting to work with all of the amazing content creators.
If you are a conte
Figuring It Out.
Hi Girls, I know some of you have been wanting to know what’s
going on with me, so I thought why not let’s give it to the girls. This episode
is everything leemz. Basically, it’s a little
bit of everything that you have asked for a mix of work life, dating life, a
catch up on my birthday trip and a few of my plans for the next few months. I
think I’m going through such a weird phase in my lif
Life as a Journalist. Salimotu Shobowale.
Hi Girls, this episode has such a special place in my heart.
I had the opportunity to interview my beautiful friend Salimotu Shobowale. If
you have ever thought, you are destined for more and have big dreams then this
is the episode for you. Sali shares her insight on what its like working for the
BBC as a journalist and how she has/is working her way up in the industry. Sali
has been my frien
Life as a fitness influencer. Ana Oliveira.
Hi Girls, have you been wanting to start your fitness journey
but can never get round to it? In this episode of Girls Like Me, I had the
opportunity to interview the beautiful Ana Oliveira. It was amazing to get into
life as a fitness influencer, hearing about Ana’s journey so far was inspiring.
Ana is the owner of 3 businesses and is a woman on a mission, I hope this
episode inspires you too! She
How to build your self confidence.
Hi Girls, over the past year my self-confidence has grown so
much, a lot of you have asked me how I have been able to do this so I thought
it would be perfect to share. 1. Remember who you are and that no one has the power
to be you. 2. Remember that when you stay in true alignment to who you are, everything
naturally falls into place. I hope this helps you guys, and to anyone out there
who is
Limah’s lessons of chapter 23.
Hi Girls, I am writing this now being 24 years old, and yes
I can’t believe it either. (well I can but you know lol) This past year has
been so transformational to me and I truly feel like I’m on such a beautiful
journey, I don’t have it all figured out and life still has many beautiful
lessons to share with me. But 23 has been my hardest but biggest testimony, I
have personally been through s
My Journey to becoming a Professional Footballer. Rachel Williams.
Hi Girls, this episode is really special for all the girls
out there with big dreams. On this episode I had the opportunity to learn about
what it was like for Rachel Williams to start her football career. She gave a
massive insight into what it really takes to building a career in football, which
led to her playing in the England Women’s team. Currently playing for Manchester
United and recen
Starting Over.
Hi Girls, have you ever felt like your not too sure what chapter
of your life your in? Have you ever felt like you don’t know what your doing,
well me too lol! I have gone through MAJOR life changes over the past year and
I have had so many of you reach out and ask me about the process. I will be
honest it has been very hard at times, but you just have to trust the process (cliché
right) and h
Delusional Friendships for Girls Like Me.
Hi Girls, have you ever thought whether you are too
delusional or your dreams are to big? From two delusional best friends, your
dreams are never too big! On this
Episode I am joined by one of my best friends Callista Tsatsa as we talk about
what it means to be a Girl in business and manifest your dreams into a reality.
The road can be tough, but as women its important to just stay true to yo
The first episode of GIRLS LIKE ME
Hi girls, welcome to the very first episode of Girls Like Me.
A Podcast for all the girls who refuse to give up. Girls Like Me Podcast,
is literally for THE GIRLS LIKE ME. On this episode you will get to know me a
little bit better, in terms of who I am and why I wanted to start this podcast.
Girls Like Me is a dedicated podcast for all the girlies who are trying
their best, and are figuring it o
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