EP 33 - I Was Homeless & Stripping to Survive | Chantelle Marquez on Reinventing Your Life

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 talk about survival, self-worth, healing, and what it takes to keep believing in yourself when life feels impossible. Chantelle shares the challenges she faced growing up, the difficult choices she had to make to survive, and how she found the strength to transform her life. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not define who you are or who you can become. We also speak about: ♡ overcoming adversity ♡ rebuilding your life from rock bottom ♡ self-worth & confidence ♡ healing from your past ♡ chasing your dreams despite fear ♡ social media & going viral ♡ resilience & personal growth ♡ becoming the woman you want to be This episode is for any girl who feels stuck, is navigating a difficult season, or needs a reminder that it's never too late to start again.If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀 CONNECT WITH CHANTELLE: Instagram: @chantellemarquez TikTok: @chantellemarquez CONNECT WITH AALIMAH: Instagram: @aalimahhughes TikTok: @aalimahhughes FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME: Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_ TikTok: @girlslikemepodcast_ For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries: aalimahhughes@gmail.com Join the community & stay connected: aalimahhughes.komi.io

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 month, creating conversations around confidence, ambition, healing, and becoming the woman you're meant to be. This episode is a chance to look back on the highs, the lows, and everything in between, whilst sharing what's next for Girls Like Me. We also speak about: ♡ building something from nothing ♡ confidence & self-belief ♡ taking risks ♡ navigating uncertainty ♡ lessons from entrepreneurship ♡ community & connection ♡ becoming the woman you want to be This episode is for every girl who has ever had a dream bigger than her circumstances and chose to keep going anyway. Thank you for being part of the Girls Like Me journey. Whether you've been here since episode one or you've only just found us, I'm so grateful you're here 🤍 If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀 CONNECT WITH AALIMAH: Instagram: @aalimahhughes TikTok: @aalimahhughes FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME: Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_ TikTok: @girlslikemepodcast_ For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries: aalimahhughes@gmail.com [aalimahhughes@gmail.com] Join the community & stay connected: aalimahhughes.komi.io

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 an environment where many of the people she once played alongside are now progressing into professional opportunities she once dreamed of herself. From hearing crowds chant her name when she stepped onto the pitch, to rebuilding confidence and continuing to push forward through uncertainty, this conversation is honest, motivating, and incredibly powerful.We also speak about:♡ confidence & self-belief♡ discipline and consistency♡ balancing career + passion♡ women in sport♡ pressure & comparison♡ wellness & mindset♡ becoming the woman you want to beThis episode is for any girl learning how to keep going even when things don’t look exactly how she imagined.If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to follow, share & tag us on socials 🎀CONNECT WITH OLIVIA:Instagram: @oliviaciftcipadelTiktok: @oliviaciftcipadelCONNECT WITH AALIMAH:Instagram: @aalimahhughes TikTok: @aalimahhughes FOLLOW GIRLS LIKE ME:Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_TikTok: @girlslikemepodcast_For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries: aalimahhughes@gmail.comJoin the community & stay connected: aalimahhughes.komi.ioWatch another episode: https://youtu.be/bi6k-6gE9D8

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 emotional conversation about navigating a life-changing diagnosis, losing parts of your identity, and finding strength in the most difficult moments. This is one of those conversations that stays with you. We get into: - Life before her diagnosis as a hairstylist and building her brand- Being dismissed early on and why advocating for yourself matters - Receiving a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and processing that reality - What chemotherapy and daily life looks like now - Stepping away from her business and the emotional impact of that- Navigating fear, uncertainty, and mental resilience - Finding moments of hope, strength, and purpose- Raising awareness for rare cancers like angiosarcoma - Why listening to your body is so important If you’ve ever needed a reminder of your strength, or the importance of trusting yourself and your body, this episode is for you 🎀  Support Nothando’s journey:https://gofund.me/19d2ecb21 Connect with Nothando: Instagram: @nnhliz Tiktok: @nnhliz Follow Girls Like Me: Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_ TikTok: @girlslikemepodcast_ For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries:aalimahhughes@gmail.com Join the community & stay connected:aalimahhughes.komi.io #girlslikeme #realstories #cancerawareness #womensupportingwomen #lifeunfiltered

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 overwhelm, no judgement, just real, honest advice to help you get your life together financially ✨ We get into: - The difference between good and bad credit habits - Why your credit score matters more than you think - The most common mistakes people make with their credit - How people end up defaulting without even realising - How to check your credit score for FREE - How to avoid paying unnecessary interest - Using credit to your advantage (instead of it working against you)- Staying disciplined with credit cards - What really happens when you miss payments, defaults & CCJs - How to improve your credit and build better financial habitsIf you’ve ever felt confused, behind, or like no one actually taught you how money works, this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Ella: Instagram: @ellaensures Website: ellaensures.co.uk - 🎀 Use code GLM20 for 20% off her services 🎀 Follow Girls Like Me: Instagram: @girlslikemepodcast_ Tiktok: @girlslikemepodcast_ For collaborations or sponsorship enquiries: aalimahhughes@gmail.com Join the community & stay connected: aalimahhughes.komi.io #girlslikeme #moneytalk #creditscore #financialglowup #thatgirl