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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible Jamaican born music Artist and Chef, Denai Moore - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Denai Moore
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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Jamaican-British music artist and food writer, Denai Moore shares with Jayda how she balances her dual passions for music and food, as well as how her Jamaican roots shape her culinary creations and inspire hope and confidence in her music career. Denai discusses the creative processes behind her latest vegan Jamaican cookbook, Plentiful, and the shared emotional and spiritual experiences of songwriting and recipe creation. Jayda and Denai delve into creating community, exploring a nuanced cultural identity, and Denai’s reflections on how to start something new and take risks like a business by being attuned to and trusting your instincts. Denai also discusses embracing vulnerability, the importance of physical gatherings like supper clubs in a digital age, and the value of pursuing creative endeavors despite the risk of failure. This episode celebrates the beauty of intuitive creation, the joy of collaboration, and the profound impact of reconnecting with one's roots.
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Denai Moore is the genre free Jamaican born music artists and chef. Denai first burst onto the I music scene in collaboration with SBTRKT and has gone of to release her own critically acclaimed music drawing critical acclaim from The Guardian, The FADER, Vice, gal-dem and more, her solo work to date has cemented her as one of the UK’s brightest indie voices. In 2020 Denai released her third album titled ‘Modern Dread’, which touches on the unnerving nature of the current climate politically and emotionally. Denai is also a plant based chef and author of her Jamaican inspired vegan cookbook Plentiful and founder of the UK’s first vegan patty shop flaky.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible dating podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur, Talia Koren - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Talia Koren
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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Jayda welcomes non-nonsense dating coach Talia Koren to share her no-nonsense advice and wisdom on dating intentionally and maintaining hope in the modern dating landscape. They discuss the challenges of dating today, the importance of aligning actions with desires, and how to make grounded decisions amidst the chemistry and sparks of new relationships. Talia also opens up about her personal dating journey, her views on slow-burn relationships, effective communication in partnerships, and invaluable advice for creating a fulfilling single life. Together, they explore how to set realistic expectations, maintain personal boundaries, and nurture healthy, meaningful connections. Tune in for practical tips and hopeful insights into the world of dating and relationships!
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Talia Koren is a dating podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping people navigate modern dating with confidence and ease. As the founder of Dating Intentionally, she empowers singles—especially women in their 30s to 50s—to date with purpose, develop stronger connections, and have fun along the way. Talia has built a community of intentional daters seeking guidance, practical advice, and a refreshing perspective on love. Her insights, rooted in experience and research, challenge common dating misconceptions and provide actionable strategies for folks who are looking to get into a long term relationship.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible world champion and multi medalist rock climber, Sasha Digiulian - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Sasha Digiulian
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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Today Jayda sits down with world-renowned professional climber Sasha Digiulian. From early aspirations and overcoming significant challenges, including major surgeries and gender bias in climbing, Sasha shares her incredible journey with resilience and hope. Sasha lets Jayda in on the mantra that drives here and her transition from competitive climbing to outdoor adventures, and the pivotal moments that defined her career. As well as her reflections on working towards goals, and learning how to listen to your own body and say no. Sasha also opens up about embracing her femininity in a male-dominated sport, revealing personal experiences of sexism and the importance of self-love and creating space for duality in identity. This heartfelt conversation is filled with reflections on identity, perseverance, and the support systems that keep us going.
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Sasha DiGiulian, who is undoubtedly one of the most renowned professional climbers in the world. A world champion, and multi medalist in National and Global rock climbing competitions, She has been Female Overall World Champion, as well as the undefeated pan-American Champion for a 10-year reign, and 3-time US National Champion. Sasha was the first North American Woman, and 3rd Woman in the World to climb the grade 5.14d, (9a). She has traveled to over 50 countries globally and accomplished 30+ First and First Female Ascents around the world, including Big Walls of 5.14 grades. These accomplishments have garnered her world wide attention, including gracing the cover of 27 magazines, and features including Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, 60 Minutes Sports, Nightline, CNN, BBC, Vogue, TIME, as well as global endorsement deals. Sasha is also highly respected for speaking out on gender bias in the sport and been featured in numerous climbing documentaries for the likes of HBO and Red Bull. As a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation she uses her work to support other women in climbing and even had the rock climbing emoji designed in her likeness!
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible poet, DJ, rapper and founder of the new poetry event Adult Entertainment, James Massiah - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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James Massiah
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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In this engaging episode, James shares with Jayda his journey from growing up in the church to developing his unique philosophies and artistic expressions. The conversation delves into his transition away from religious beliefs, his exploration of hedonism, and how these themes manifest in his poetry. They also discuss the importance of community, sustainable pleasure, and artistic excellence. James sheds light on his upcoming projects and the philosophy of amoral egoism, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and one's artistic vision. This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in the interplay between art, identity, and hope.
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James Massiah is a renowned London-based poet, DJ, rapper and founder of the new poetry event Adult Entertainment, hailing from South London. His poetry is known for the playful musings on ethics, mortality and hedonism, as well as the ups and downs of life, love and labour in London in his ongoing series of "New Poems". Massiah's work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in various publications including The Guardian and VICE. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Tate Modern, British Library and Houses of Parliament. James has been profiled in Vogue, Dazed, i-D, GQ and worked with brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Matches and Loewe. In 2019 he released ‘Natural Born Killers’, a self-produced four-track EP of downtempo, electronic music that was nominated for ‘best alternative video UK’ at the 2019 Music Video Awards and won Best Music Video at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE film festival and was followed by the EP, True Romance.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible life coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Michelle Elman
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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In this episode Jayda and Michelle talk all things dating and break ups, both romantic and platonic! Michelle delves into her journey of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and offers practical advice to our listeners on how to assert oneself in relationships and friendships. The conversation transitions into her personal experiences with breakups, particularly dealing with the aftermath of a recent infidelity, and the importance of maintaining clear communication and self-respect in such times as a form of self care and way to personally practice hope. Jayda and Michelle also talk about the often-overlooked complexities of friendship dynamics and the significance of handling friendship breakups with the same respect we afford romantic relationships. Listen in for a compelling discussion on hope, resilience, and the nuanced human connections that shape our lives.
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Life coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman is also known as the “Queen of Boundaries”. Michelle is known for her candid and straight-talking approach to dating and self-love, and her four best-selling books, Am I Ugly, The Joy Of Being Selfish, The Selfish Romantic and How To Say No, and is also the host of one of the Top 3 Education podcasts in the UK, In All Honesty. Michelle has garnered a following grateful for her earnest sharing on living through illness, surgery, navigating body shaming, building self love, dating and most recently break ups. Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries, as well as for celebrities like Emily Atack on W Channel.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible stand-up comedian, actor, and creator, Gianmarco Soresi - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Gianmarco Soresi
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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A huge comedy fan, Jayda is thrilled to meet New York-based comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi in this episode. Where they discuss the vital role humour plays in survival, especially within immigrant and minority experiences, and how laughter can foster hope and resilience. Gianmarco shares his journey from being a theatre kid to a stand-up comedian, the impact of his upbringing and being a child of divorce on his comedic style, and the unique challenges of performing comedy across different venues and formats. He also delves into the nuances of crafting jokes about sensitive topics without causing harm, how to write an inoffensive Trans joke and how comedy intertwines with identity. Listen in to hear a funny and insightful conversation about the art of comedy, the importance of staying adaptable and how it connects to hope for Jayda and Gianmarco.
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Gianmarco Soresi is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence, which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. He was also featured on Netflix’s recent multi-comic stand-up series “Verified Stand-Up”. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.” Gianmarco is currently on his “The Leaning In” Tour throughout North America, taking the tour internationally this summer and just recently released his own Netflix special.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible DH, founder of Run Dem Crew, Yoga teacher and health and wellness advocate - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Charlie Dark
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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In this fascinating conversation, Charlie shares his profound journey through music and mental health with Jayda. Talking about the incredible highs he’s experienced as a DJ, but also the often unspoken harder parts of the industry, including the loneliness and depression he experienced. Diving deeper into his mental health, Charlie talks with Jayda about he was struggling the hardest at some of the most pivotal moments in his career, and how discovering running and yoga transformed his mental health. Jayda hears how the significant impact running had for Charlie, led him to found the urban running collective Run Dem Crew, to encourage more inner city Londoners to take up running. They talk about how running, movement and community are pillars of hope for them, internally and socially, as well as why Charlie works with disadvantaged communities, including in prisons, to share the practice of yoga with them, to help give hope and inner strength to those he feels needs it most. Charlie also expands on why yoga classes and wellness spaces must diversify, so people of all backgrounds can see themselves in the spaces and feel a sense of belonging and connection with wellness practice too.
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Hailing from South London, growing up on pirate radio and warehouses parties, Charlie Dark is a stalwart of the underground UK music scene, spinning records and igniting dance floors since the early eighties. From his time on Mo Wax records with Attica Blues in the 90’s, a major label deal on Sony Records and the plethora of remixes and productions, DJing and bringing people together has been at the heart of everything he’s gone onto achieve. If you ever caught his Blacktronica Parties, sets at the legendary Plastic People or listened to his Worldwide FM or NTS radio shows then you’ll know that 'All forms of music in one room the way it used to be’ has always been his motto and his record crates run deep. Charlie is also the founder of the urban run collective Run Dem Crew, a Yoga teacher and advocate for mental health and wellness within the music industry.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible writer and creative, Liv Little - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Liv Little
Jayda G
Mia Zur-Szpiro
Here's Hoping Podcast
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In this episode Jayda welcomes Liv Little, writer and founder of iconic POC magazine gal-dem. Liv shares her journey from founding gal-dem,to navigating its ending and her experience of closing chapters and beginning new ones. She shares the impact caring for her father when he was sick had on her life and career choice thereafter, and the process of writing her first book, Rosewater, whilst her father was battling terminal illness, and the importance of creating a space that just existed for herself. Expanding on her writing, Liv discussed not only learnt about herself through the creative process but also the importance of representation in film & TV and the ability to connect with characters and how she is trying to create more queer POC stories and characters on screen specifically in main roles. This is a conversation about following your intuition, creating personal creative spaces and building a community that you see yourself in.
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Liv Little is a writer and creative working across journalism, literature, film, and TV. A leading voice in contemporary UK media, having founded gal-dem magazine. Liv has gone on to release her debut novel, Rosewater, last year and she wrote and directed BBC Film BUMPED (BBC Film), and is currently developing projects with Left Bank, BBC/Parkville, and Emenata Studios. Liv has contributed to numerous major publications and hosted the ‘Why I…Move’ podcast with Nike and Elle, and led campaigns for brands like Google and MAC. A BBC Writer in Residence (2021), she was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and recognized as a top speaker by The Dots.
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the iconic mixed martial arts champion, Molly McCann Pearson - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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This week Jayda is thrilled to welcome mixed martial arts champion Molly McCann Pearson. Molly reflects on her journey of first falling in love with martial arts, to playing football for Liverpool to then becoming an MMA champion. Jayda digs deep into Molly’s relationship with resilience, perseverance, and finding hope after injury. Molly explores how being from Liverpool and her family, especially her grandmother, shaped her life and how she has navigated the trials and tribulations of her career. Jayda asks how she first got into fighting and why being accepted into the gym was so important to her as a young girl. Molly also delves into her personal experience of coming out as gay and the support she received from her family and the UFC. She reflects on dealing with public scrutiny, the mental and physical challenges of her career, and the importance of mental health and therapy, especially when hitting rock bottom like she did after breaking her leg. As well as how her lifelong gratitude practice and her profound love of music has helped her through life.
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Molly McCann-Pearson aka Meatball Molly is the iconic mixed martial arts champion! Molly is a former Cage Warriors Flyweight Champion and currently competes in the women's Straweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Growing up in Liverpool, UK, Molly started off playing professional football for Liverpool for 5 years before an injury initiated her retirement from football. After which Molly started training again in MMA - Mixed Martial Arts, which kickstarted her iconic MMA career and the numerous titles she amassed and won me over as a massive fan!
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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible fair fashion campaignerand co-founder of Remember Who Made Them, Venetia La Manna - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.
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Venetia La Manna
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Here's Hoping Podcast
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Jayda is joined by renowned fair fashion campaigner ,Venetia La Manna, to discuss sustainable fashion, climate justice, and ethical consumption. Venetia shares her journey from television production to social media activism, emphasising the need to dismantle oppressive systems within the fashion industry. They explore the misleading nature of 'sustainable fashion,' the concept of slow fashion, and the impact of social media on consumption habits. Venetia highlights her campaign 'Speak Volumes' and organisation 'Remember Who Made Them,' focusing on garment workers' rights and advocating for systemic change. Venetia also does an amazing job of breaking down the impact of patriarchy and sexism on consumerism and why for women, it can be particularly hard to break away from fast fashion, and her advice on holistic well-being and self-worth practices are at the heart of improving your relationship with fashion.
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Venetia La Manna (she/her) is a fair fashion campaigner. Through her social media platforms, Venetia challenges fashion brands who are costing the earth and calls out corporations on their unethical practices. A co-founder of Remember Who Made Them, which aims to energise a new solidarity economy in fashion; seeking to uplift the voices and demands of garment makers. In 2023, she presented a documentary called The Fast Furniture Fix for BBC Radio 4. She is featured in the Channel 4 documentary Inside Shein. Venetia has written for atmos and The Independent and in 2024 she was a judge for the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction.
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