Top 6 Podcasts Black British Women Need to Listen to in 2025
Podcasts can be a really good way to take a deep dive into conversations which not only entertain us but inspire, educate and encourage us. They are also a great personal branding tool and offer a new way to build relationships with target audiences and establish reputations.
I have taken the time to select 6 podcasts that are hosted by successful and inspirational Black British businesswomen, creatives and professionals who are great role models overall but particularly for Black girls and Black women. I have selected these podcasts based on their authentic conversations and episodes that tap into the full scope of Black British women’s lived experiences'. They discuss career journeys, family life, marriage, pop culture, fun, ambition, mental health, spirituality and more to highlight the real world experiences of these women beyond necessarily just making money or getting a promotion. These podcasts are hosted by Black British women and prove that we are not a monolith by any stretch of the imagination. I hope you find these podcasts insightful and that they encourage you along your journey to success.
Black Women Working
Black Women Working is a movement which seeks to centre black women’s stories and experiences in the overall discussions about diversity and equality at work in the UK.
Menopause Whilst Black
Opening up a well overdue conversation about diversity in menopause, on Menopause Whilst Black, Karen Arthur places the experiences of Black UK based women front and centre by sharing their stories on menopause and mental health. Giving a helping hug, a hand or a high five to those supporting, dreading, suffering or thriving through menopause.
The Luxury Business Podcast
Each week the Luxury Business Podcast showcases small businesses in the luxury sector, hosted by Elizabeth Solaru some of the mind-blowing interviews with these amazing luxury experts include actionable tips that you can implement to help your business and brand grow. Elizabeth and her guests talk about everything from their childhood, education, business, and entrepreneurship journey.
Everybody Hates HR
Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning, hosted by Lola and Velisa, two less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.
Seasoned Sessions
From music to entertainment to politics – join Hanifah Rahman and Ada Enechi each week as they discuss the latest news and delve into topics that are sometimes overlooked.
Black Girls Livin’
Award winning podcast by two huns chatting about mental health, pop culture and random shenanigans, hosted by Vic and Jas.
Black Prose Podcast
The podcast where Black writers talk amongst themselves. Hosted by Yolanthe Fawehinmi.
The Black Circle Podcast
Hosted by Zoe Cornibert, The Black Circle Podcast platforms the stories of Black UK based Change makers, Innovators, Disruptors and Entrepreneurs. We aim to engage guests in informal but nuanced conversations, around work and life and how we contextualise these experiences through the lens of our Blackness.
Stories by Career Sistas
Hosted by Beverly Vanterpool this is a podcast that “gets real about work, passion & purpose. Featuring conversations with real women about real career journeys the series amplifies the voices of women making bold moves in their careers; whether as entrepreneurs, business leaders or changemakers in fields like medicine, law, technology, finance, and beyond.
Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, building your own brand or redefining what success looks like on your terms, these podcasts offer more than just conversation they deliver community and courage. Let them be your soundtrack to thriving in spaces where you deserve to be bold, brilliant and unapologetically yourself.
If you have been invited to undertake your first podcast interview and are feeling nervous don't forget that I offer one to one media training sessions and also have an eGuide on media training which can help you prepare.
