Best Merel Podcasts (2024)

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Series 5, Episode 2: Merel Van Der Knoop 27:32

22d ago27:32

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Merel works as a freelance accompanist and vocal coach besides teaching singing and piano. She is choir leader of the Long Covid Choir and the Long Covid Kids Choir. Merel also works as a Supporting Artist for feature tv/film, such as The Crown. In her free time she takes Art Classes with Lucy Freud. Merel fell ill with Covid in 2021 and has been l…

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Series 5, Episode 5: Gaynor Tutani 26:14

5h ago26:14

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Gaynor Tutani (Art Adlib) is a curator, producer and writer who merges her various arts, culture, community and educational passions to produce exhibitions, events and commentaries on art and curating. Her speciality is in Public Programming – of which she extends as part of her practice as the Creative Programing Officer at Museum of the Home. She…

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Series 5, Episode 4: Dr Megan Vine 31:20

7d ago31:20

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Following a Masters in Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, Megan completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Limerick in 2023 and received an Irish Research Council scholarship for her research: "Community Solidarity Initiatives as Spaces for Connection, Resistance and Change". This project investigated how people living in Direct Provision and…

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Danielle Wiebe "Making Time For Rest And Reflection" 54:08

8d ago54:08

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In this insightful podcast episode, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep and meaningful conversation with Danielle Wiebe. We explored the profound connection between personal development and business growth. Both Danielle and I shared our experiences of taking breaks from social media to focus on our well-being and priorities, highlighting the …

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Series 5, Episode 3: Arji Manuelpillai 28:05

14d ago28:05

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Arji Manuelpillai is a poet, performer and creative facilitator based in London. He was the Jerwood/Arvon Mentee mentored by Hannah Lowe. Arji’s debut pamphlet ‘Mutton Rolls' was published with Out-Spoken Press in 2020 and his newest book ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ was released in the Autumn of 2022 with Penned in the Margins. This highly acclai…

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Angel Deen and Makini Smith "Breaking Cycles of Trauma Through Generational Healing" 1:01:47

15d ago1:01:47

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Makini shares her journey of healing from personal struggles, traumas, and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, resilience, and social connection. She discusses the transformative power of inner work, therapy, and reprogramming self-limiting beliefs to overcome obstacles and unlock individual potential. She also highlights the si…

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Colby Sharma "Unlocking Our Innate Abilities" 42:07

22d ago42:07

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Colby Sharma LL.B. is a leading expert focused on helping organizations unlock greater resiliency in their teams to produce great work and master deep change. He is a law graduate and author, whose father Robin Sharma is one of the world’s best-selling authors and motivational speakers (“The 5 AM Club,“ “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”). Colby Sharm…

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Series 5, Episode 1: Amie Taylor 26:08

28d ago26:08

26:08

Amie is a writer, theatre maker, musical theatre teacher and the Director for Fun Palaces. A Fun Palace is a free event made by local people for their own community. At Fun Palaces people come together to share their skills, passions and interests, and to show the world just how brilliant and packed full of genius their community is. Anyone can mak…

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Makini Smith "How To Calm The Nervous System" 39:20

30d ago39:20

39:20

Life can be overwhelming with work, family, and societal pressures. It's crucial to prioritize self-care by taking breaks, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and relaxing the body and mind for overall well-being. In this episode, I share some key tips about calming the nervous system. Key topics: What is the nervous system? How do you know if …

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Dr. Bobbi Peterson "Navigating Life's Obstacles" 43:34

1M ago43:34

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Dr. Bobbi Peterson- a visionary dentist, entrepreneur, and advocate who is changing the game in oral healthcare. As the inventor of the first electric toothbrush, Big Mouth Toothbrush, created by a Black woman, Dr. Bobbi has made history in the dental industry. Her groundbreaking invention has revolutionized oral healthcare and made it easier than …

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Makini Smith "The Journey From Resentment to Forgiveness" 36:05

1M ago36:05

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In this poignant and empowering episode, Makini Smith narrates her personal journey of courage and recovery after grappling with life-altering experiences like divorce, bereavement, abusive relationships, and health complications. A testament to her resilience, this episode underscores the significance of embracing oneself amidst adversity, finding…

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Series 4, Episode 8: Camille Dawson and Cristina Ottonello 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

Camille Dawson is a critically acclaimed comedy writer, performer and director. She is founder and Artistic Director of Frisky Arts. Camille has a multi art, anarchic and comedic style. The War Inside is inspired by her experience of struggling with autoimmune disease. The show shines a light on invisible illness, and takes the audience on a wild r…

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Merel Kriegsman ”How To Surrender” 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on…

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Series 4, Episode 7: Maria Amidu 41:04

5M ago41:04

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Maria Amidu is a visual artist and PhD Candidate in the School of Arts & Humanities at the Royal College of Art. Her artistic concerns are influenced by the complexities of the relational – between people and between people and place. Through writing as artistic practice she tries to substantiate what might be going on in collective situations, pay…

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Susan Hyatt ”Pick Your Hard” 39:03

5M ago39:03

39:03

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on…

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Makini Smith ”You Need Therapy” 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makin…

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Series 4, Episode 6: Lee Robb 35:44

6M ago35:44

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Lee is the founder of Positive Carrickfergus and co-founder of Repair Cafe Belfast and Carrick Greengrocers. She has lived in Carrickfergus for most of her life apart from a few years in England and Italy like so many of her generation brought up in Northern Ireland. Lee has worked in the voluntary and community sector for around 25 years mostly in…

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Series 4, Episode 5: Amahra Spence 45:01

6M ago45:01

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Amahra Spence lives in the UK and works globally. Her practice is one of poetic pragmatism, exploring transformation and iterating change oriented towards liberation. In particular, Amahra engages this through spatial reclamation and social justice, design, performance and storytelling. In all aspects of her work, Amahra contends with Black Imagina…

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Susie Taaffe ”How To Put It On The Shelf” 48:02

6M ago48:02

48:02

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makin…

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Series 4, Episode 4: Madeline Tanoto 29:45

6M ago29:45

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Madeline Tanoto is a designer-maker & teacher with a 20 year career in fashion & teaching across all things textiles. She is a qualified Mental Health First Aider & combines these skills with her textiles experience to explore the craft of mending within a supportive & inclusive environment. She is the founding Director of Mads do & Mend CIC whose …

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Melissa Houston ”The Road to Recovery” 49:54

6M ago49:54

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Melissa shares how she is recovering from a spending addiction and how you can too! Melissa Houston is a business financial strategist that helps optimize profit in your business so you can make money, increase finan…

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Series 4, Episode 3: Sally Jaquet 35:38

6M ago35:38

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Sally Jaquet is an Edinburgh-based community musician who believes music is for everyone - a human right that helps us connect, care and cherish each other and ourselves. Her projects include vocal and songwriting teaching; choir leading; music & wellbeing workshops for school groups, businesses; and music research and arts projects evaluation. As …

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Aprille Franks ”How To Own That Feminine Energy” 55:52

6M ago55:52

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Aprille shares how she has learned to tap into her feminine energy and how you can too! Feminine Conscious Business Coach, Aprille Franks is the Founder of Women Recharged, parent to EPICWOMAN. As a master community …

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Season 4, Episode 2: Ellen Bassam 32:49

7M ago32:49

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Ellen works as a consultant for Seahorse Environmental, a specialist environmental communications agency. In this role she works with a number of NGOs and businesses on campaigns including the Lost Rainforests of Britain campaign. She has a background in research and is particularly interested in the circular economy, the arts and environment and b…

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Season 4, Episode 1: Kay Adekunle Rufai 38:27

7M ago38:27

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Kay Rufai is a Photographer, Poet, Filmmaker, Author, Mental Health researcher and founder of the internationally acclaimed S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys projects. He is currently the first Artist in residence for West Midlands Police Artist as part of Coventry City of Culture, using creative arts to improve relationships between police and marginalised young…

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Jordon Gill ”How Systems Can Save You” 52:38

7M ago52:38

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Jordon Gill shares how systems saved her and how they can save you too! The Queen of VIP days, Jordan Gill is a self-made millionaire, business strategist, and fierce advocate for rest! Her mission is to help high-ac…

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Makini Smith ”I’ll Have What She’s Having” 41:34

7M ago41:34

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, I am sharing an interview that I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Jordin Wiggins that was recently on the show. I was on her podcast The Pleasure Principles. We discussed: toxic relationships and high achieving w…

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Isis Breanna Bradford “The Freedom To Feel” 59:07

8M ago59:07

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Isis Breanna shares how she gives herself permission to feel and how you can too. Isis Breanna Bradford is a Creative Marketing Strategist, content creator, and faith-led educator. She is on a mission to see Black an…

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Dr Jordin Wiggins ”The Right To Pleasure” 48:08

8M ago48:08

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Dr Jordin Wiggins shares our right to pleasure. Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Pleasure Expert, Naturopathic Doctor and Author. She is the CEO of the Pleasure Collective, a coaching community for high achieving women who wa…

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Felicia Temple”Taking Proper Care” 57:04

8M ago57:04

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Felicia shares how she properly cares for herself and others and how you can do the same. Felicia Temple is a musical artist and registered nurse. She is a soul-rooted contemporary R&B artist, singer/songwriter, pian…

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Merel Kriegsman ”How To Regenerate” 1:01:03

8M ago1:01:03

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Merel Kriegsman shares her focus on regenerative healing and how you can too. Merel Kriegsman is a Wealth Muse, Business Mentor and Women's Wealth Advocate dedicated to helping you become the wealthiest woman in your…

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Earlene Camielle ”Finding Purpose In It All” 42:14

8M ago42:14

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Earlene shares how she has found purpose in her past pains and how you can do the same. Earlene Camielle is a Producer, TV Host, Speaker & Purpose Coach. She assists faith-driven women with discovering and creating a…

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Tomika Long ”How To Push Past The Nay Sayers” 44:53

9M ago44:53

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Tomika shares how she has pushed past the nay-sayers and how you can too! Tomika Long is a wife, mom of 7 and the founder of Zee-Zee’s World; intending to bridge the gap by creating learning tool puzzles that assist …

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Kelsi Sheren ”How Tough Times Build Tough People” 1:02:39

9M ago1:02:39

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Kelsie shares how she was strengthened by tough times and how you can be too. Kelsi Sheren is the CEO, podcast host and author of Brass and Unity. She is a Canadian veteran who served as an Artillery Gunner & CST in …

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Eusi & Monique Prince “To Love Comfort And Honour Her” 1:12:22

9M ago1:12:22

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Eusi and Monique share how they love, comfort and honour each other in their marriage and how we can do the same. Eusie and Monique Prince continue to build their marriage covenant while doing business, community out…

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Joan Good ”The Truth About Relationships, Money & Death” 52:02

9M ago52:02

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Joan shares what she has learned about relationships, money and death. Dr. Joan Wright-Good is a mother of two recently widowed. She is an International Speaker, Preacher, 7 figure Business Coach, Best-selling Author…

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Jaclyn Genovese ”Pursuing What You Love” 44:48

10M ago44:48

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode Jaclyn shares how she has pursued what she loves most and manifested her dream life and how you can too. Jaclyn Genovese is the founder and CEO of Jacflash. From her roots in fashion to her women's wellness and entrep…

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Mandela & Jermaine ”Black Men Checking In” 1:04:14

10M ago1:04:14

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Mandela and Jermaine are checking in on the mental health of (Black) men and sharing how we can do the same! Jermaine Morrison and Mandela Kjj are the hosts and dynamic duo behind the Black People Check In podcast, w…

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Mari Carmen Lopez ”Embracing Change” 1:14:39

10M ago1:14:39

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Mari Carmen shares how she's embraced change and how you can too. Mari Carmen Lopez is a television producer with credits that include the successful Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew franchises, weTV’s Hustle & Soul…

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Alana Stott ”Forgiving The Past And Appreciating The Present” 39:49

10M ago39:49

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Alana shares how she has forgiven the past and is appreciating the present. Alana Stott is a mother, author, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She founded Wolfraven Omnimedia to help tell amazing and inspira…

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Series 3, Episode 8: Yvonne Field & Immy Kaur 59:27

11M ago59:27

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Yvonne Field is a serial social entrepreneur and change agent who has spent more than four decades working with grassroots organisations, front line staff, senior managers and policy makers in local, national and international government and civil society organisations. Yvonne has worked across more than 20 European countries, the English-speaking …

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Serena Anthony ”How To Own Your Truth” 33:12

11M ago33:12

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Serena shares how she owns her truth and how you can too! Serena Anthony is Chief People Officer for GroupM North America. Serena is an expert People Management professional with over 20 years of experience in human …

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Series 3, Episode 7: Sarah Pimenta 34:43

11M ago34:43

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Sarah Pimenta is an experienced artist, illustrator and facilitator and has worked in education for over twenty three years including in over 250 primary and secondary schools nationally and two in Africa. She previously co-directed Arts Charity Cloth of Gold and is now known as Social Fabric. Sarah is highly experienced at leading, coordinating an…

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Anna Kloots ”Trusting The Magic Within” 52:25

11M ago52:25

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Anna shares how she did her reappearing act by tapping into the magic within and how you can too! Anna Kloots is a New York Times Bestselling Author, small business owner, content creator, and world traveller living …

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Dean & Nicky Samuels ”How To Be Stronger Together” 59:00

11M ago59:00

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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Dean & Nicky share how they have become stronger individually by being a team and how you can do the same. Dean & Nicky Samuels founded BKBQ, a black not-for-profit that caters to the emotional and physical needs of …

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Series 3, Episode 6: Chris Finch 37:22

11M ago37:22

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Chris Finch is an NHS Mental Health Worker. He has a passion for repair, fixing bikes from his garage, and many more things from his cellar, which is packed with tools, spare parts, and objects waiting to be mended. Chris appears in The Breaks & Joins film. "My name is Chris and I am in my mid 60s. I have many interests and enjoy using my practical…

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Vasavi Kumar “How To Redefine Our Labels” 49:37

11M ago49:37

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In this episode, Vasavi shares how she has redefined labels for herself and how you can too! Vasavi Kumar is a Former TV host, Licensed Therapist, Voiceover Artist, and Creator of the Say It Out Loud Safe Haven, an online support community. She is also the author of Say It Out Loud. A first-generation Indian immigrant raised on Long Island, NY, Vas…

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Series 3, Episode 5: Jo Cook 26:21

11M ago26:21

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Jo Cook is the founder and creator of Meet and Mend and runs sessions and projects within the West Yorkshire county of England. Meet and Mend focuses on textile activities that encourage sustainable methods, such as re-purposing and recycling wherever possible. Meet and Mend ran the Cost of Living Quilt Project in January and February 2023 and is c…

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Series 3, Episode 4 Yomi Sode & Chloe Osborne 40:23

11M ago40:23

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Award - winning writer Yomi Sode, and artist/activist Chloe Osborne together run 'The Grief Lab' an opportunity to explore, playfully, riotously, experimentally, grief and loss. In this episode they discuss their approaches, the development of this work, and how to continually move the expectations of others and ourselves about how to deal with dif…

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Rachael Downie ”How To Affect The Next Generation” 48:38

11M ago48:38

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In this episode, Rachael shares how she's affecting the next generation and how you can too. Rachael Downie is a business success coach, author and speaker who offers courses and services that help people set and achieve goals beyond what they think is possible for their businesses and lives. Rachael empowers her clients to take control of their li…

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