Boldly Ambitious
Boldly Ambitious

Boldly Ambitious

Lydie & Hazal/W!ZARD Studios

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Boldly Ambitious is the podcast for the ones chasing big dreams and building bold lives without a blueprint. Hosted by Dr. Lydie Kitenge and Dr. Hazal Turunc - two first-generation doctors carving their own paths across medicine, business, and property - this space is for ambitious women on a journey of self-actualisation. The ones striving to step into the best version of themselves in all areas of life: intentionally and unapologetically. This space is about making ambition accessible. We break down the barriers that stop people from chasing or achieving their goals.

Recent Episodes

Is Decision Fatigue Ruining Your 20s? Here’s How To Fix It.
MAR 30, 2026
Is Decision Fatigue Ruining Your 20s? Here’s How To Fix It.
This episode is for the woman who feels like her brain is constantly buffering, not because she’s not ambitious enough, but because she’s making a hundred tiny decisions at the same time. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking a struggle so many ambitious women face quietly: decision fatigue - the mental exhaustion that comes from trying to build your life, your career, your identity, and your future all at once.  Inside this week’s episode of Boldly Ambitious, we get into: ✨ Why ambitious women are especially vulnerable to decision fatigue ✨ How social media, comparison, and “infinite options” fuel overwhelm ✨ Signs you’re mentally exhausted without even realising it ✨ The difference between chaotic ambition and intentional ambition ✨ Practical steps to reduce overthinking and reclaim mental clarity ✨ & more! If you’ve been stuck in a loop of rebrands, resets, pivots, or “I’ll start again on Monday,” this episode will help you breathe again. You’re not indecisive; you’re overloaded. And with the right tools, your clarity comes back quickly. Your 20s don’t have to feel like constant mental clutter. They can feel grounded, purposeful, and powerfully yours. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Decision Fatigue 09:20 – Recognising Fatigue 17:25 – Chaos vs Intentionality 30:05 – Practical Tips 35:20 – Identity-Based Clarity 38:45 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Be sure to check out Kikoff here:  getkikoff.com/boldly  Check out FIGS here:  https://www.wearfigs.com  Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨  Connect with Myriad Studios:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/  Connect with us:  ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/  💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today.  ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community.  🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at getkikoff.com/boldly today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How To Succeed Academically When No One Believes In You ft Dr Vee Kativhu
MAR 23, 2026
How To Succeed Academically When No One Believes In You ft Dr Vee Kativhu
This episode is for the woman who knows education could change her life, but hasn’t always been shown what’s possible for her. We’re joined by the incredible Dr Vee Kativhu, a double doctorate holder who has studied at the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Claremont Graduate University. Recognised globally as a UN Young Leader and founder of Empowered by Vee, her journey is proof of what can happen when you choose yourself, even when no one else does!!  In this week’s episode of Boldly Ambitious, Vee breaks down exactly how to succeed academically when no one believes in you, and how to turn that success into real-world purpose, impact, and opportunity. We get into: ✨ Using education as a tool when you don’t have networks or access ✨ Becoming an “academic weapon” without burning out ✨ Navigating discouragement when teachers or environments doubt you ✨ The mindset shifts required to believe in a future you’ve never seen ✨ Turning academic wins into credibility, leadership, and impact ✨ The emotional weight of being a first-generation student If you’ve ever been told to lower your expectations and refused to, this episode will give you fuel, strategy, and proof that you’re not aiming too high. You’re aiming exactly where you’re meant to. Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 02:25 – Vee’s Journey 06:50 – Education as a Tool 13:05 –Becoming an Academic Weapon 28:50 – Bigger Than Your Environment 32:15 – Turning Education Into Impact 39:50 – Finding Educational Opportunities 42:10 – Vee's PhD 46:45 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Connect with Vee: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dr.veekativhu?si=m73f8h7bGu9JWCMp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.veekativhu?igsh=MTJhOHQ3OG95eDZwNg== Be sure to check out Shopify here:  shopify.com/boldly Check out FIGS here: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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53 MIN
These Money Mistakes Are Keeping you Stuck! Here Is How To Build REAL Wealth From Scratch ft Fisayo Martins
MAR 16, 2026
These Money Mistakes Are Keeping you Stuck! Here Is How To Build REAL Wealth From Scratch ft Fisayo Martins
If you’re an ambitious woman in your 20s who wants to build real wealth, not just aesthetic wealth, this episode is your new must-listen. 💛 We’re joined by the incredible Fisayo Martins, a 5x award-winning Founder, Chartered Accountant, and one of the UK’s leading voices in women’s financial education and wealth building. Fisayo built a high-flying career in Banking & Finance, rising to Senior Manager level, before transitioning into entrepreneurship to empower women through her platform Finance Matters UK. She’s been featured on BBC News, The Times, The Independent, and Metro, and her work is reshaping the way young women think about money. In this conversation, we break down the money myths holding women back - and what it actually takes to build long-term, sustainable wealth even if you’re starting from scratch. In this episode, we unpack: ✨ The biggest misconceptions women in their 20s have about wealth ✨ What should come first: saving, investing, debt, or increasing income ✨ How to balance enjoying your money and building your future ✨ Why real wealth isn’t about looking rich, but having options ✨ How to overcome money anxiety and stop second-guessing yourself This episode is your permission slip to stop guessing, stop Googling, and stop doing everything alone; you can absolutely build wealth, even without family help, huge savings, or a high salary. Share this with the ambitious woman who’s ready to build real, lasting wealth, not just the highlight-reel version. 💛 Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro  01:50 – Misconceptions About Building Wealth 14:20 – Building Wealth From Scratch 30:10 – Real Wealth vs Aesthetic Wealth 46:05 – How to Leverage Your Salary 51:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies 💌 Conect with Fisayo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemattersuk/ Website: https://financemattersuk.com Event: https://luma.com/6la7889n Check out FIGS: ⁠https://www.wearfigs.com⁠ Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/⁠ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - ⁠https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/⁠ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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58 MIN
How To Build Success For The Long-Term (Even As You Evolve) ft Hannah Witton
MAR 9, 2026
How To Build Success For The Long-Term (Even As You Evolve) ft Hannah Witton
This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s building a big life, but secretly worries that evolving, changing direction, or wanting something different might derail the success she’s worked so hard for. The woman who’s realising that ambition doesn’t stay the same forever… and that the version of success you wanted at 22 might look very different at 30. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to pivot, grow, or redefine success without feeling like you’re “starting over,” this episode will completely reframe the way you think about ambition. In today’s episode, we’re joined by the incredible Hannah Witton, award-winning creator, author, podcaster and mentor, who has built a successful, evolving career online for over a decade. From growing an online community of hundreds of thousands to publishing books and hosting multiple podcasts, Hannah’s journey shows what it really looks like to build success that lasts, even as your life changes. Together, we unpack: ✨ Why ambition is allowed to evolve as your life changes ✨ How to pivot without feeling like you’re “starting from zero” ✨ Navigating ambition through major life chapters ✨ The systems that help you sustain momentum without burning out Because real success isn’t about staying the same. It’s about building something strong enough to grow with you. 💫 Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro 01:10 – Hannah’s Relationship With Ambition 02:25 – When Ambition Evolves 11:05 – Balancing Ambition With Life Changes 22:18 – Sustainable Ambition & Systems 31:05 – Diversifying Your Career & Opportunities 37:10 – Dear Ambitious Girlies 💌 Conect with Hannah: Substack - https://hannahwitton.substack.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hannahwitton/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/morehannah Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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41 MIN
How to Create Your Own Luck & Generate Opportunities for Success
MAR 2, 2026
How to Create Your Own Luck & Generate Opportunities for Success
This episode is for the ambitious woman who’s tired of feeling like she’s doing everything “right” but still isn’t getting the opportunities she deserves. The woman who didn’t grow up with industry connections, insider access, or a ready-made network, and is now realising that if she wants doors to open, she might have to build the doorframe herself! If you’ve ever looked at someone else’s success and thought, “How did she just get lucky?”', this conversation will change the way you see opportunity forever. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes: ✨ Why ambitious women mistake strategy for luck ✨ How ‘effortless success’ is glamorised  ✨ Our framework for creating opportunity without connections  ✨ How preparation, visibility, and proactivity shift your entire trajectory This episode is your reminder that opportunity isn’t reserved for the people with the right last name, financial comfort, or perfect CV. You don’t need luck. You just need strategy, visibility, and movement. And you are absolutely capable of creating all three. ✨ Timestamps 🎧 0:00 – Intro  01:21 – The Myth of Luck  12:16 – Intentional Luck  31:17 – Stop Waiting  42:51 – Raising the Odds  48:50 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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53 MIN