REPRESENTED with Annie Gichuru
Welcome to REPRESENTED, the podcast.
This is your weekly dose of inspiration that’ll support you to build a racially inclusive online business without letting the fear of getting it wrong get in the way. These episodes will provide insights, strategies, and discussions that break down barriers and empower you to navigate the racial equity landscape.
I’m Annie Gichuru, your host as well as a Racial Equity Coach who supports online business owners such as coaches, course creators, membership owners and group program facilitators. It’s my calling in nature and ability to break-down complex and often uncomfortable conversations around race that has seen me teach over 100 online business owners to be more racially inclusive through my online program REPRESENTED.
Be sure to subscribe, rate and review so this podcast can reach more online business owners and begin to not only normalise racial inclusion in the online coaching space but see us actively shift our perspectives.
Episodes
66 episodes
64. Is It Safe To Slow Down?
If you’ve ever found yourself resting but still feeling guilty, or needing to do something even in your quiet moments, this episode is for you.In Is It Safe to Slow Down? I’m speaking directly to the women of colour who...
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Episode 64
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22:53
63. The Performance of Being Enough
What if your need to constantly prove yourself… wasn’t just about ambition?What if it came from years of being told, directly or silently, that who you are isn’t quite right?In this tender and personal episode, I’m speaking directly ...
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Episode 63
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25:51
62. Doing Business Without Replicating Colonial Thinking
In this follow-up to last week’s deep dive into the roots of colonialism, I’m shifting the focus to what it actually looks like to decolonise your business in practice, especially if you’re a solopreneur or coach.We’re going beyond the s...
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Episode 62
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22:28
61. What Does Colonialism Have To Do With The Coaching Industry?
Have you ever wondered what colonialism has to do with your coaching business today? In this eye-opening episode, we’re taking a step back to explore the roots of colonialism, beginning with the pivotal Berlin Conference of 1884-1885.If ...
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Episode 61
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60. Growing Up Under Apartheid & Unlearning Its Legacy Ft. Tania Carcenac
What happens when you realise the version of “equality” you grew up with was shaped by privilege?In this episode of REPRESENTED, I’m joined by Tania Carcenac, a life coach, women's circle facilitator and graduate of my REPRESENTED...
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Episode 60
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59. “Is It OK to Use the Term Black?” A Candid Conversation About Race, Parenting & Coaching Ft. Sarah Townsend
This week’s episode is one of the most heartfelt and honest conversations I’ve had on the podcast.I’m joined by Sarah Townsend an activator, coach, facilitator and graduate of REPRESENTED who shares what it really looks like to move from...
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Episode 59
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58. The Eras of Racism
Later this week on March 21st is not only my birthday, but also the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It's a day that calls on all of us to reckon with racism, because racism is not something in the past, it...
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Episode 58
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57. Building a 6 Figure Micro Agency Ft. Eman Ismail
When was the last time you questioned whether the path you were on was truly yours?For Eman Ismail, that moment came when she found herself racing home from a corporate job, hoping her two-year-old son would still be awake. Night after n...
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Episode 57
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56. International Women's Day As a Solopreneur: How to Make an Impact from Behind the Screen
It’s International Women’s Day on 8th March. The hashtags are trending. The corporate brunches are happening. The cupcakes have been ordered. But let’s be honest, does any of this actually change anything?As a solopreneur, I don’t have a...
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Episode 56
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55. Marketing That Makes People Feel Seen Featuring Sonia Thompson
Does your business genuinely make people feel like they belong? Or are you unintentionally sending a message that certain people don’t?In this episode, I sit down with Sonia Thompson, an inclusive marketing strategist, Forbes contributor...
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Episode 55
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54. Exposing Digital Colorism Featuring Christelle Mombo-Zigah
AI is shaping the world faster than we can keep up. But what happens when the technology meant to serve us erases us instead?My guest today, Christelle Mombo-Zigah, is exposing a critical issue: digital colorism: the...
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Episode 54
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53. AI & Business: What Every Online Business Owner Needs to Know About Bias
AI is everywhere right now. From content creation to time management, it’s making running an online business easier than ever. But what if I told you that the very tools we rely on could be harming our businesses and our communities wi...
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Episode 53
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16:39
52. A Fresh, Nuanced Take on Antiracism Featuring Marie Beecham
I'm so excited this week to bring to you Marie Beecham, an influential speaker and thought leader who has reached millions through her insightful approach to antiracism. Marie’s unique perspective is a breath of fresh air in a world that often ...
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Episode 52
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51. [PART 2] Warrior Heart: From Cultural Strength To World Champion Featuring Shantelle Thompson OAM
Last week Part 1 laid the foundation by revealing Shantelle’s early life and how she discovered the warrior within. Now, in Part 2, we dive even deeper into Shantelle’s story and the drive behind her activism and advocacy. We explore:
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Episode 51
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50. [PART 1] Warrior Heart: From Cultural Strength To World Champion Featuring Shantelle Thompson OAM
What does it mean to fight for your identity, culture, and sovereignty? To embrace your truth, step into your power, and create a path that’s meaningful not just for yourself but for others too?In this powerful episode of the Represe...
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Episode 50
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49. A Look Back At 2024
As we wrap up the year, I’m reflecting on the joy and purpose this podcast has brought not just to me, but to the incredible community we’ve built together. From celebrating Kenyan traditions with family this Christmas to producing 50 meaningfu...
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Episode 49
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35:20
48. Breaking Through Toxic Cultural Beliefs & Getting PR Ready Featuring Nina Dafe
If you’ve ever felt like public relations is a world reserved for others...those with more resources, confidence, or visibility, this episode is for you.I’m chatting with Nina Dafe, founder and CEO of The Far Above Rubies Collection, who...
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Episode 48
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47. How Bias Is Shaping Our World Featuring Elizabeth Lang
What does racial equity truly look like in 2024, and are we moving closer to or further from that vision? In this episode of Represented, I sit down with Elizabeth Lang, the Founding CEO of Diversity Focus, a consultancy driving ...
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Episode 47
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46. Simplify, Scale, Succeed: A Fresh Take on Launches Featuring Chelsea Wallace
Launching can be a whirlwind, but what if it didn’t have to be? In this episode of Represented, I'm chatting with Chelsea Wallace, Launch & Evergreen Funnel Strategist and Copywriter who’s reshaping how we approach online launches. W...
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Episode 46
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45. Thriving In A System That Overlooks You Featuring Yemu Phiri
How do you thrive in a system that often overlooks you? How do you create opportunities when none exist?On this episode of Represented, I’m joined by Yemu Phiri, a powerhouse consultant, educator, and advocate who’s reshaping th...
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Episode 45
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44. The Truth About Scholarship Programs: 5 Errors Coaches Keep Making
Creating scholarship programs for your coaching business can be a powerful way to increase accessibility—but only if done right.In this episode, I’m sharing:🎙 The real reasons online business owners create scholars...
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Episode 44
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31:25
43. Why Inclusive Brands Make This Statement a Priority
What truly sets inclusive businesses apart? It’s not just their services or branding, it’s how they communicate their values through an Inclusion Statement.In this episode, we’ll explore:🎙 What an Inclusion Statement is an...
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Episode 43
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24:51
42. The Power of Rest and Redefining Success as a WOC Leader Featuring Monique Shields
What if success could be redefined on your terms—without compromise, burnout, or constant over-qualification? Monique Shields, the powerhouse behind Seven Pines Leadership and host of Ambition Without Compromise Podcast, has spent her ...
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Episode 42
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58:59
41. Introducing Life Coaching to China: A Journey of Courage and Compassion Featuring Liwei Yang
Imagine bringing life coaching to a country with 1.4 billion people. Where the concept is nearly unheard of. That’s the mission certified life coach Liwei Yang is pursuing with passion and purpose. She's redefining what it means to live authent...
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Episode 41
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54:34
40. Power, Colonial Ideology & Racial Trauma Featuring Dr. Kathomi Gatwiri
In this candid episode, I sit down with Dr. Kathomi Gatwiri, one of Australia’s foremost Afro-diasporic scholars and psychotherapists. As an Associate Professor and researcher, Kathomi’s work dives deep into topics many of us are only beginning...
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Episode 40
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