Keeping us on track: The 101 on marriage meetings | EP 113

In this episode, we’re switching things up and Louis takes the driving seat as today's podcast host. Together, we break down the concept of "marriage meetings," diving into why we started doing them, what we include in our meetings, and how they’ve helped us stay connected. Whether it’s discussing goals, checking in on each other’s feelings, or making plans for the future, these meetings have become a key part of how we navigate life as a team. We also share practical tips on how to start your own meetings whether that's family ones or relationships ones and share insights from friends who do this too. If you’re curious about a simple but effective way to stay on the same page with your partner, this episode has you covered.

In today's episode we're taking a deep dive into how we communicate, love and fight. You've heard us talk about the differences in our styles on social media but you'll hear how this plays out in our day to day life and the lessons we've learnt along the way. And yes we're getting real about how we fight too. It’s an open conversation about how we've learned to understand each other better, even when we don’t always speak the same language (literally!). We share our dynamics that shape our relationship, sharing both the moments we love and the ones that'll make you cringe. If you’ve wondered how to navigate the ups and downs of communicating in a relationship, this episode will give you a few insights—or at least make you feel like you’re not alone on the journey.

In this episode, Louis Q is back for part 2. We’re sharing the story of how we met (spoiler: no dating apps were involved) and reflecting on some of the healing we both had to do before we had even met. For me it was working through trust issues and for Louis this centred around processing loss. It’s an honest conversation about how those experiences shaped our relationship from the start and how we lean into hard conversation in our relationship today. We also take a look at some of the dating challenges in today’s world, offering our perspective on what it's like to navigate love in 2024. Whether you’re navigating love, loss, or dating apps, this episode is about growth, connection, and how we’ve navigated our journey together, not just the good.

Welcome back to a brand-new season of the podcast! We're kicking off this season with a very special episode, and I couldn’t be more excited (maybe a little nervous). This time, I’m joined by none other than my husband, Mr. Quaye, making his first-ever appearance on the podcast. To celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary, we’re sitting down for a candid chat about our journey together. In this season, we’re reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and everything in between from our first year of marriage. From the whirlwind of wedding planning to the small and big lessons we’ve learned, this conversation is a look into how we’ve navigated life as newlyweds. Join us as we celebrate love, growth, and the adventure that has been our first 12 months as husband and wife.

Does anyone ever really talk about how hard friendships can be? And why losing them can feel just as hard as a romantic break-up? In today's episode, Amira shares how to navigate and communicate through your changing friendships, why every friendship isn't for life and when your expectations might be misaligned. We tend to have rigid pre-conceived ideas of what friendships should look like but maybe it's time to break these myths so you can build healthy connections that light you up. Amira shares her experience with her friendships and why she's focusing on nurturing hers this year. Grab your headphones and join us for an insightful and relatable conversation that might change how you view the friendships in your life. Click the link in the bio and listen to your go-to podcast for valuable insights on communication and relationships.

In honour of International Women's Day earlier this month, how to show up confidently at work and speak up professionally, Amira's bringing you a medley of topics to equip you with the conversational skills you need. Think of this as your 101 work survival guide. She takes you on a deep dive through imposter syndrome and reminds you why it might not be the worst thing that's happened to you. And if you're not just struggling with self-doubt but you're wanting to ask for that pay rise, disagree with your boss professionally and walk into a hard conversation with the tools to do just that, Amira's going to be sharing her secrets to help you do exactly that. Click the link below to sign up for The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Charlotte and Olivia launched Toco in 2017 after feeling frustrated by the lack of options when it came to finding high-quality, 'cheeky' swimwear in the UK market. Having been spoilt for choice throughout their late teens and early 20s with vibrant, bold and flattering cuts bought in their Mum's home country of Trinidad, they decided to solve their problem and set to designing their first bikini set. After a lucky feature in The Daily Mail, their first collection sold out in 3 months. Lots of hand-written thank you notes and late-night packing sessions later (all whilst moonlighting alongside their full-time jobs as auditors and mums to 5 children between them), the sisters grew the business to a point where they were able to leave their corporate jobs and grow Toco full time. With year-on-year growth doubling and a 40% repeat customer base, what was once a 'cult' brand with a die-hard fan base, Toco is now on track to becoming one of the fastest-growing independent swimwear brands in the UK this year. Whether you're a business owner or not, you're going to leave today's episode with some gems. These co-founders share why it's possible to start a business and how they learnt to shut out the dismissive comments when people can't see your vision. They talk about the importance of putting your energy into the growth-focused tasks in the business, delegating and the lessons they wished they'd learnt sooner. From parenthood to doubling down on your finances, hearing their journey from accountants to business owners is powerful. It's the sisters & co-founders first podcast episode so please show them the love they so truly deserve. In this episode, Charlotte, Olivia and Amira discuss: What the early days of running a business looked like How a quickly drafted press release led to their PR break The way they navigated the negativity around leaving a 'secure' corporate career Where the inspiration for Toco came from Their risk-adverse approach and why your financials are crucial Learning from the challenges within the business The power of delegating your non-growth tasks How to ask out a potential mentor What to expect from the new season of Toco in 2024 Toco's Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/tocoswim Website www.tocoswim.com Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

This is a highly requested episode and one of the questions Amira gets asked the most is how she fits so much into her day. Whilst she is an organisation queen she shares her system and how this could work for you. In today’s episode she’s breaking it down into 3 sections so you know exactly what you’re prioritising and why, how to plan in a way that works for you and what works on a month to month basis. This is your deep dive into making your time work for you. We all work differently and it’s about creating your bespoke method that works for you. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef

Amira sits down with Daisy Morris, a social media strategist and founder of social media consultancy and online community, The Selfhood. She is also a TEDx speaker and author of Community Is Your Currency, a book which has been dubbed as ‘the social media bible’ by Refinery29. Clients and collaborators of Daisy range from tech companies such as Microsoft and Adobe, to mental health organisations such as Mind and The Selfspace. Daisy is on a mission to make URL feel as human as IRL and has a community first approach to her work. Daisy takes us through her journey from social anxiety to now hosting regular workshops as a speaker. She opens up about her experience with self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, and how she teaches people the method to microdosing their confidence. Our conversation explores the importance of self-love, embracing alone time, and recognising why we might be avoiding our own company. Catch the insightful discussion about the shift from hustle culture to slow living and the advocacy for creating content from a place of love and joy. We hope you leave this episode feeling inspired and knowing you're not alone. In this episode Daisy and Amira discuss: The power of taking a timeout, healing and how to be alone The shift from hustle culture to comfort creators How to make new friendships and connections Her 3 step framework to microdosing your confidence Her practica coping mechanisms for social anxiety Navigating a panic attack before her TedX talk Daisy's Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_self_hood/ Website https://www.theselfhood.com/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the_self_hood Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/ 06:17 Mix things up for inspiration and creativity. 12:46 Constantly creating and adding value to others. 22:08 Focus on creating meaningful content, not quantity. 35:32 From feeling lonely to finding myself, exploring new experiences. 38:21 Prepare with purpose, stay open, people are kind. 45:24 Embrace vulnerability, find inspiration, and be kind. 48:50 Conquering fear of public speaking and anxiety. 55:32 Boost confidence with small actions and affirmations. 58:33 Success takes time and authenticity really matters. 01:04:37 Totally obsessed with Dr. Joe Dispenza's mind-blowing insights.

One of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. And a huge way to improve and harness this is controlling your negative self-talk, the unhelpful stories you’re repeating and challenging your beliefs. Especially if you’ve got some big goals you want to achieve this year. This is a subject Amira passionately loves to talk about. In the next 30 minutes you’ll identify how your negative self-talk shows up, how to combat the hard wiring of your brain’s default to negative thought patterns and an understanding of how badly it’s affecting your goals. You’ll walk away with the 3 C’s to reframe and retrain your brain, questions to challenge your beliefs and examples of where you might be compromising your needs or struggling to advocate for yourself. Click subscribe, leave a comment and share this episode with a friend who’s working on changing their negative self-talk into a more helpful one this year. Click the link below to sign up to The Communication Expert’s newsletter where you can join us for weekly conversations, be the first to hear the latest updates & receive tips to level up your relationships to keep growing: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60b89a03c06f963776d906ef