Hey sis,

We've reached the end of the Growth Szn! From the whole team, thank you for riding with us! This last episode is an end of season celebration with our team, reflecting on their experiences as producers and listeners, and how they've grown this szn. 

Be sure to follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @bwpwarwick

Hey sis,

Have you ever wondered what life looks like after you secure the graduate role? This week's episode is all about the realities of working after university, and how to find your fit when your graduate job isn't looking like what you thought it would. You can find Hannah Fisayo & Emma Mayo Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @bwpwarwick

Here are some journal prompts to help you reflect on this week's topic:

1. When you think of the future, what vision od you have of the working life? What do you think it will look like?
2. What can you do now to make that vision more palatable for you?
3. Currently, what’s draining you?
4. Where in your life could you be taking on more pressure than you need to bear?
5. What boundaries do you currently have to maintain a work/life balance?
6. What boundaries do you need to implement?

Hey sis,

This episode is the second of a two-part conversation on leadership. You can find Chisom Obiora, Vidette Adjorlolo & Dr Anne Hubert on LinkedIn. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @bwpwarwick

Here are some journal prompts to help you reflect on the leaders you've had, and the leader you're becoming:

1. What do you think it means to lead yourself?
2. Do you trust yourself enough to start leading yourself? Why or why not?
3. Do you trust yourself enough to lead others? Why or why not?
4. If you answered no to the above, what do you need to do or learn to develop that trust?
5. If you answered yes to the above, when can you start?
   

Hey sis,

This episode is the first of a two-part conversation on leadership. You can find Chisom Obiora, Vidette Adjorlolo & Dr Anne Hubert on LinkedIn. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject

Here are some journal prompts to help you reflect on the leaders you've had, and the leader you're becoming:

1. When have you taken ownership of something?
2. What motivates you to step up, to take action? 
3. Has there ever been a time where you had a vision that others helped you execute? How did you go about this?
4. Have you ever been inspired by someone? What is it about them that inspired you?
5. Have you ever been led by someone? What traits in them do you value?
   

Hey sis,

This episode is dedicated to our STEM babes, with a discussion about making your way through uni and starting out your career. You can find Shirley Namubiru on LinkedIn, and Virtue Igbokwuwe @virtue.chi on Instagram, and The Virtuous Life on Youtube. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject

Here are some journal prompts to help you with your career journey:

1. How do you feel about the fact that there are more women in STEM? Why?
2. What does the answer to the above tell you about what is important to you?
3. What else is important to you?
4. When you complete a project, how do you feel?
5. Why do you feel that way?
6. What could you do to make you feel that way more often?
7. What do you want the future you to be able to say to the current you in 10 years time?

Hey sis, This episode is all about navigating the creative industry and questioning what it truly means to be a ‘creative’. You can find both Olamide Ajisafe & Goldie Quaker on Instagram/Twitter @lami.live and @goldiequaker, and be sure to subscribe to Lami Live on Youtube and listen in to Goldie on RinseFM Monday to Thursday from 8am-10am. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject.

Here are some journal prompts to help you figure out whether the creative industry is for you, and how to excel in it:

• What do you enjoy?
• What inspires you and where does your inspiration come from?
• What motivates you? What are 3 things you need to do to stay resilient and determined?
• In an industry with many big personalities and a lot of competition, write down different ways in which you are going to feed your confidence. What qualities to do you love about yourself?
• Think about how you are going to maximise these qualities when navigating the creative industry. What makes you stand out? How are you going to add your personal touch to what you want to do?
• How are you going to encourage inspiration and avoid imitation?
• How are you going to leave a long-lasting impression on the people you want to work with? What do you need to start doing in order to take control of your own dreams?
• You don’t always need a yes from others because you can make it yourself e.g., start that podcast, YouTube channel, write that play etc.

Hey sis,

This episode is all about learning how to network and network well. You can find both Chibudom Onuorah & Georgie Crotty on LinkedIn, and follow @chib.tech on Instagram. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject

Here are some journal prompts to help you reflect on how you will build your network:

• What do you need right now career-wise?
• Is there anyone already around you that could help you?
• Who else can you reach out to that isn’t already in your network?
• What’s stopping you from reaching out to them?
• Where will you find the people you want to reach out to?
• How will you introduce yourself? What are the most important things that you want to get across to them?

Hey sis,

This episode is all about learning how to find your confidence, to trust yourself unapologetically and how to communicate your value to other people. You can find both Vera Okojie & Simone Ruzario on LinkedIn, and follow @thelashedbyvee on Instagram. Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject

Here are some journal prompts to help you trust and value yourself that little bit more:

• Name at least 3 things that you know you do well
• Create a bank of times you have used these skills to help you prepare for applications and interviews (These examples do not have to be in professional settings per se; something as simple as proof-reading a friend’s essay in a subject different to yours demonstrates flexibility and the ability to pick concepts up quickly.)
• On a separate page, name at least 3 skills that you want to develop, and how you could begin to develop them
• What are your values? What is important to you?
• Do you trust yourself? What prevents you from trusting yourself?
• What do you need to start believing in order to trust yourself more?
• When was the last time you rested guilt-free?
• When is the next time you will rest guilt-free? Meaning, when will you set out time to do something you enjoy, irrespective of how much you accomplish during the day?
  

Hey sis,

This episode is all about learning how to dream big when it comes to carving out your career path. You can find Yasmin O'Neal & Cassylda Augusto-Rodrigues on LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe to Cass Speaks Official on YouTube! Also, follow BWP on Twitter @bwpsouthampton & @blackwomensproj, and on Instagram @bwpsouthampton & @theblackwomensproject 

Here are some journal prompts to help you dream big and find the first step. If you can, try and write at least 3 things for each question:

• How would your friends and family describe you?
• How would you describe you? 
• What gives you joy?
• What drains you?
• What is something you can’t ignore? A situation, need or difficulty that you can’t help but respond to or fix?
• If you had no limitations (money, time, education), what would you be doing?
• In light of all the above answers, what would your dream job description say?

Hey sis,

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