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| Decolonising Through Poetry & Love with George The Poet | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:55:39 | |
George shares how going to Cambridge and the fear of being stereotyped kickstarted his transition from Grime & rap to poetry, and why he never looked back due to the greater freedom he feels there is to talk on vulnerable topics in poetry. George talks about the impact of coming across black poets Def Poetry Jam and connecting to it emotionally instantly and why he feels poetry has maintained a grassroots quality compared to music because of the struggle to truly commercialise it. On this theme George talks about the process of writing his non-fiction book, Track Record, drawing on his PhD in understanding why, despite the huge commercial success of Black music, Black communities haven’t truly benefitted and been empowered by that success and unpacking how Colonialism and its continued presence is core to this. George also tells Jayda why he didn’t accept the MBE offered to him in 2019 and how it relates to Colonialism and being Ugandan, but conversely how writing a poem for Harry and Megan’s wedding opened him up to love and led him to falling in love with his wife shortly after. Jayda and George talk about marriage and George shares how partnership with his wife has helped him stay grounded as an artist. Follow George The Poet Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Have You Heard George's Podcast? George the Poet is an award winning London-born spoken word performer and sociopolitical poet. George’s innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator. He is the author of multiple poetry books and the non-fiction book Track Record which explores the power dynamics that impact Black creativity. George is also the host of the podcast ‘Have you Heard George’s Podcast?’ which has won 5 British Podcast Awards! In 2019, George was offered an MBE, but turned it down due to due to the British Empire's history of exploitation. In 2021 The University of London presented George with an honorary doctorate in literature. George is now embarking on a PhD at UCL'S Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, focusing on the socio-economic potential of black music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x James Corbin | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:10:24 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing high fashion model, activist and creative director, James Corbin - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Transitioning & Deep Ecology with Willow Defebaugh | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:49:41 | |
Willow shares why she feels the answer to positive change is love and reminding people that we love the earth is a crucial part of fighting climate change. She talks about how love and admiration of nature is at the of her beautiful publication, atmos’ ethos. Willow also shares how the ever changing dynamic of nature gave her strength to transition herself and also shares the ways in which nature is queer. With that, Willow shares how queer activism overlaps with climate activism and how they are both grounded in challenging the status quo, and why she practices spiritual ecology and allow nature’s wisdom to help guide her through life. Follow Willow Defebaugh Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Willow Defebaugh is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Atmos, a climate and culture magazine that tells stories about the environment through a lens of creativity. She is the author of The Overview, a deep ecology newsletter and book. She is a lifelong student of nature and graduated with a degree in creative writing from the University of Michigan. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue,V Magazine, Interview, i-D, BBC, The Guardian, them, New York Magazine, and more. She lives in Brooklyn on unceded Lenape territory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Michaël Brun | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:14:01 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible grammy-winning Haitian producer & DJ, Michaël Brun - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Uplifting Haitian Diaspora with Michaël Brun | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:47:30 | |
In this beautiful conversation, Michaël shares with Jayda his experience of growing up in Haiti and how his Caribbean culture has influenced his music and approach to collaboration. They talk about the importance of creating opportunities for community and connection for the Caribbean diaspora and how important enjoying one’s culture and music is to a sense of self and actualised personal identity. Michaël shares why he founded his event series BAYO and how his love of Haiti and celebrating Haiti culture is both behind the parties he throws but also the important Philanthropy he does, from both supporting Haitian communities impacted by local disasters to investing in local culture and arts. Jayda also talks with Michaël about his journey from studying medicine to quitting and pursuing music full-time and the importance of mentors in supporting your journey to what you are meant for in life. This was such a rich and uplifting conversation! Follow Michaël Brun Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Michaël Brun is a grammy-winning Haitian producer & DJ, with a sound that is heavily Caribbean influenced with a global outlook. he has collaborated with an amazing array of international artists including J Balvin, Becky G, to Oxlade, Mr Eazi, to Lolo Zouaï & John Legend! Michael is also deeply committed to his roots and platforming Haitian and Caribbean artists, and founded the incredible sell-out event series BAYO, which brings together and celebrates the Haitian and Carribean diaspora. What started off as a block party in New York now tours around the world. Michael is also a philanthropist, supporting communities in Haiti and is always using his platform to shine a spotlight on Haitian culture, talent and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Cosmo Sheldrake | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:06:47 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, live improviser, and field recordist, Cosmo Sheldrake - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Listening to Nature with Cosmo Sheldrake | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:50:27 | |
In this episode, Jayda and Cosmo talk about how they interweave their music with their love and fascination with nature. Cosmo also shares his role in campaigning for the publishing rights of nature, for nature to earn from the music it is featured in. We hear Jayda and Cosmo discuss why giving nature legal rights like this is essential in preserving and protecting the living world. Cosmo also shares his thoughts around artists donating parts of their profits and why looking to fungi, appreciating how interconnected we all are, plants and humans, is what gives him a sense of hope. Follow Cosmo Sheldrake Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Cosmo is a UK-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, live improviser, and field recordist. His music ranges widely from celebratory anthems to soulful elegies to riotous party numbers, to sparse electronic production, to haunting polyphonic songs that have grown out of field recordings of birds, whales, fish, frogs, and fungi, and more. Running through all his work is a belief that the living world is a noisy and musical place with the power to change how we think, feel, and imagine. Together with his human and non-human collaborators, Cosmo creates music that speaks to the urgency and possibility of our times. Cosmo has toured internationally with sold-out headline shows across North America, Europe, and Japan. He has composed music for both film and theatre and, in 2015, ran a community choir in Brighton, UK. Cosmo’s song Come Along was featured in a high-profile global Apple commercial, resulting in the track charting at number 39 on the US Digital Songs chart. In 2020, his song Birthday Suit became a top trend on TikTok and currently has over 60 million streams on platforms with over 1 million video uploads using the track. In 2020, he released Wake Up Calls on his label Tardigrade Records, featuring tracks composed entirely from recordings of endangered British birds. In 2023, Cosmo released Wild Wet World, an EP that is an homage to the ocean. His new album, Eye to the Earwill be released in April 2024. See his Linktree for shows, merch, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Stephanie Yeboah | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:13:24 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the brilliant content creator, author, presenter, freelance writer, public speaker, plus-size model, and body image and self-love advocate, Stephanie Yeboah, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Unapologetically Fat with Stephanie Yeboah | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
In this powerful conversation Stephanie shares her journey with body image, body positivity and fat acceptance with Jayda. They share the importance of visibility of marginalised bodies and how seeing people who look like you, directly impacts your relationship with your body, and in turn, your mental health. Stephanie discusses the roots of the body positivity movement, started by Black and fat American women, but how over the years this movement has been co-opted by capitalism and it’s true inclusivity has been lost. Steph shares how embracing the word fat has been her response to reclaiming that power and Jayda and her discuss why having proper plus size fashion options is so important for self actualisation. Follow Stephanie Yeboah Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Gratitude Affirmations For The Body Steph is a multi-award-winning content creator, author, presenter, freelance writer, public speaker, plus-size model, and body image and self-love advocate, with over 15 years of experience writing and creating content about plus-size fashion, beauty/skincare, travel, lifestyle and pop culture. In 2020, Steph released her debut non-fiction novel ‘Fattily Ever After: A Fat Black Girl’s Guide to Living Life Unapologetically‘, which became an Amazon bestseller in its first week of publication. In the same year, she became the first British plus-size black woman to grace the cover of Glamour Magazine UK and has featured on the lives of Sky News, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio London, LBC, ITV News and MTV UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Alice Aedy | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:12:13 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the brilliant Documentary director, producer and co-founder, Alice Aedy, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Storytelling Activism with Alice Aedy | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:49:52 | |
Jayda meets the dynamic documentary maker Alice Aedy, who specialises in telling stories around the theme of climate crisis and human rights. Alice and Jayda share why making beautiful documentaries is core to engaging people around these themes and Alice talks about why she loves working with female filmmakers and women in general. Alice and Jayda also discuss the imposter syndrome you can feel as a woman starting out and so why they love to champion other women in their fields. Alice talks about how she navigates working with brands and assessing whether they align with her own values, and also why she thinks it’s important to give the platform to more local storytellers, and moving towards more of a producer role and supporting the autonomy of people capturing their own stories, especially in the global south. As well as why Alice thinks building genuine trust between film crews, local filmmakers and then people who’s story they capture is so important, how she approaches building that trust but also why it’s is so hard and such a big responsibility for her as a Western documentarian. Follow Alice Aedy Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Alice Aedy is Co-Founder + CEO of Earthrise, an impact-driven media company for climate pioneering innovative multimedia storytelling. Alice is an award-winning Documentary Director & Producer sharing human stories around climate and social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Tihane | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:12:34 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible performance artist, public speaker and creative director Tihane, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Plus-Size Modelling & Colourism with James Corbin | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:46:06 | |
In this episode James shares with Jayda what it was like becoming a model as a plus size dark skinned man and the self-actualisation that his first ever shoot had, and the feeling of figuring it out what it is you want to do in life. James also unpacks tokenism that happens in modelling and what the difference is between feeling tokenised versus fashion being truly inclusive, and how what you see in the people behind the scenes makes all the difference. On this he also spoke about the competition and colourism between plus size and dark skinned models and why he wants to see more space made in fashion for people like him. Jayda also asks James about the male experience of body image and James’ journey with body acceptance and James shared how it really doesn’t matter how you look on the outside but it’s how you internally feel about yourself. Lastly, James also spoke about the importance of brotherhood for men and how he draws on this theme in his work as a model and documentary maker. Follow James Corbin Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest James Corbin is a high fashion model, activist and creative director. He was scouted for his first modelling job in Vogue Italia during 2020 by photographer, Campbell Addy and is now represented as a model globally across the world. Some of his fashion credits include: Vogue Italia, Gucci, Valentino, BOSS, Lacoste, Dazed, British Fashion Council, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, GQ, Perfect Magazine, Christian Cowan, S.S Daley, Mr Porter, Charles Jeffrey, Levi’s and many more. James has a passion for discussing and writing on social issues and helping facilitate conversations of importance, that result in change. He has been interviewed and featured in profiles for The Guardian, Vogue, Dazed, Port Magazine, British Fashion Council, ES Magazine & The Independent. He is currently working on a personal documentary that delves into colourism within the UK, alongside a podcast project that aims to engage in conversations with industry insiders promoting self-confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Healing through Polynesian Dance with Tihane | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:01:38 | |
Tihane shares how her Polynesian culture is at the heart of how she connects with body, identity and earth. She and Jayda talk about how dance and using their voice has been a core part of healing their trauma and stepping into self-actualisation. Tihane also shares how drawing on her nomadic ancestors helps give her the strength to find challenges in her own life and speaks to the little known illegal occupation of Hawaii by America. Follow Tihane Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest TIHANE is a performing artist, public speaker and creative director who focuses on immersive storytelling experiences that combine creative flow, neuroscience and sound meditation tools to awaken and empower authentic self-expression. Tihane cites her Polynesian Croatian background, nomadic upbringing and many years in Kenya, as sources of inspiration in her lifelong intention to cultivate creative experiences that heal divides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Cherif Khoury | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:07:35 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible photographer, producer and director, Cherif Khoury, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Grassroots Sustainability with Cherif Khoury | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:47:04 | |
Jayda reconnects with Cherif who she met in Senegal filming her Blue Carbon documentary. They talk about the grassroots initiatives happening in Senegal and how community-driven sustainability projects are crucial in our fight against the climate crisis. Follow Cherif Khoury Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest: Cherif Khoury is an award winning producer, director and photographer based in Senegal/Dakar. Cherif combines his love for in-country travel and filmmaking, while telling the stories and sharing the perspectives of local communities through video, films, journalistic vignettes, short documentaries and photography. His work especially focuses on capturing local communities taking sustainable approaches to environmentalism. Cherif consults with international production companies such as Make Waves Media, OffTheFence, WaterBear Network with whom he released his first International film "Mame Coumba Bang" as well as working for CorpsAfrica/Senegal for over six years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Katie Green | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:15:34 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible visual artist Katie Green, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Long Lasting Friendships with Katie Green | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:45:31 | |
Jayda is joined by her best friend Katie Green. Revisiting how they met many years back in Vancouver, Jayda and Katie discuss what are the core factors to friendships lasting, as well as how friendships are a huge part of their relationship with hope. Katie also shares how embracing the unknown is the foundation of hope for her and how both making art, and bringing others into the process of creating, has been her most important journey and healer. Follow Katie Green Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest: Katie Green is a visual artist creating intimate watercolour personas, murals and mask sculptures that embody her exploration of art as a healing process. Katie lives in Mohkínstsis, Calgary, Alberta, Canada and work has been supported by Canada Arts Council, Alberta Foundation for the Arts and she has received various international art residences including the Santa Fe Art Institute and the Vermont Studio Centre. Her murals have featured across the world including Canada, united States, Taiwan and Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Leah Thomas | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:15:58 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our first episode with the incredible climate activist Leah Thomas, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Intersectional Environmentalism with Leah Thomas | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:53:13 | |
In this episode I talk to Leah all about what intersectional environmentalism is and why environmental activism has to take race and other identities into consideration. We also talk about the importance of community to have hope why Leah started her music gathering Earth Sessions to provide the gathering and faith that people struggle to find if they aren’t religious. We also share our experiences and opinions on social media, when it can be positive and support your sense of hope and when it is detrimental. We also have a fascinating discussion about the intersection of gender, nature and the environment, and how we need to break out of gender binaries to cultivate true environmental awareness, care and action, in all. Follow Leah Thomas Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest: Intersectional Environmentalist Leah is an environmental author, advocate and creative. She is the author of ‘The Intersectional Environmentalist’ and has contributed articles for Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire, where she explores the dynamic between music, culture, social media and the climate, She has also been named as part of the Forbes 30 under 30 and TIMES 100 lists. Leah is based in Los Angeles where she also hosts her ‘Earth Sessions’ which fuse music, community and environmentalism and advocates for the overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Elijah | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:17:43 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on this episode with the incredible Creative Consultant, Writer and DJ, Elijah, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Staying Curiously Creative with Elijah | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:48:49 | |
London Grime OG Elijah shares advice on how to stay creative and his secret for overcoming blocks to sharing your art. Elijah and Jayda also discuss whether hope and privilege are connected and finding your own way in music. Follow Elijah Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest: Elijah is a Creative Consultant, Writer and DJ with 15 years of experience in the Independent Music and Arts sector in London. He writes about creative work on Instagram with a project called 'Yellow Squares' that has developed into visual installations, an album and a lecture series that has had editions all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS - Here’s Thinking x Danni Washington | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:12:28 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on this episode with the incredible Marine Biologist and Educator Danni Washington, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Karen Arthur | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:12:27 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing Podcast host of Menopause Whilst Black, activist and retreat founder, Karen Arthur - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Healing Oceans with Danni Washington | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:56:02 | |
Marine Biologist and Educator Danni Washington, aka the Black Mermaid, brings us so much hope for the future of our oceans in this uplifting episode. Danni shares powerful advice how everyday people can protect our oceans as well as shares how her own relationship with water gives her the support to face any challenge. Follow Danni Washington Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest: https://www.instagram.com/bigblueandyou/?hl=en Danni Washington is a renowned TV personality and science communicator with 15 years of experience. She made history as the first African-American woman to host a nationally syndicated science series. With a diverse portfolio including "Ocean Invaders" on PBS Nova, "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, and "Strange Evidence" on the Science Channel, she engages audiences in STEM. She hosted the podcast "The Genius Generation" spotlighting young innovators, and she authored "Bold Women In Science," celebrating 15 influential female scientists. As co-founder of nonprofit Big Blue & You, she inspires and educates youth about marine science education through the arts and media. Danni continues to educate the public on the importance of ocean conservation, STEM innovation and environmentalism using mediums that acutely connect: science, arts and media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x ALUNA | 31 May 2024 | 00:08:21 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our first episode with the incredible music artist ALUNA, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Valuing Your Voice with ALUNA | 29 May 2024 | 00:53:40 | |
Award winning musician and vocalist ALUNA shares with Jayda how she found the courage to pursue singing and how she’s learnt to surround herself with the kind of people that invest in, rather than drain, her energy. Jayda and Aluna share their experiences of being Black women in dance music and how the genre has the capacity to give anyone hope when they need it. Listen to the end for Aluna's song choice for hope! Follow Aluna Aluna's MYCELLIUM album Follow Here's Hoping on Instagram Follow Jayda G on Instagram Find our Here's Hoping playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Here's Hoping Trailer! | 21 May 2024 | 00:13:32 | |
In this trailer episode, Jayda tells us all about how she came up with the idea for the podcast, how she understands hope and a taste of the amazing guests in this first season. We also meet our producer Mia and hear how she and Jayda serendipitously came to work together. About us: Jayda G, the Grammy-nominated writer, producer, DJ, environmental toxicologist, campaigner and broadcaster. She has recently embarked on a life changing journey whilst undertaking filming for the forthcoming feature-length documentary ‘Blue Carbon’, which took her to the front lines of the climate crisis to meet with those communities already affected by the looming catastrophe. The film is from BAFTA and Emmy-winning director Nicolas Brown and is hosted by Jayda with original music by Wu-Tang’s RZA. Mia Zur-Szpiro aka Zipporah is an award winning Podcast Producer, filmmaker, DJ, and radio host. A founding member of music website and collective Stamp The Wax, Mia has gone onto produce documentaries and creative projects for the likes of FACT, The Vinyl Factory, Ableton, Boiler Room, Universal Music, The Guardian, Global Citizens, VICE and more. Mia’s work is inspired by the intersection of arts, identity and global storytelling. Mia is also a qualified Sex & Relationship Psychotherapist, and Pilates teacher! https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/miazipporah/ Connect with us - Here's Hoping Instagram listen to the playlist on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joys of Aging & Black Menopause with Karen Arthur | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:54:21 | |
In this brilliant episode, Karen shares with Jayda her experiences of going through the menopause and the differences in which Black people experience the menopause and unpacking the social racial issues behind this. They talk about the journey of aging, and your body changing, and how for Karen so much growth, positivity and beautiful change was born out of her life being turned upside down. Jayda asks Karen more around the stigma of aging, and why for Karen aging is a privilege and she has found more joy in her life the older she has become. At the same time Karen spoke about finding a balance of gratitude in life but also mourning change and loss, and what for her is the difference between healthy processing versus toxic positivity. Follow Karen Arthur Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Menopause Whilst Black Podcast Karen Arthur is the founder and host of the ground-breaking podcast Menopause Whilst Black, which champions Black British based menopausal stories now in its fifth season. Karen is a broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner, and draws on her previous work as a fashion designer and model when founding ‘Wear Your Happy’ which is conscious clothing for better mental wellbeing. Karen also created and hosted five star rated The Joy Retreat Barbados, the world’s first retreat designed exclusively for Black women in any stage of menopause, and is the host of bi-weekly radio conversation show ‘Can We Talk’ on Golddust Radio. Karen has been featured in Vogue, The Guardian, Times Radio and BBC London Radio as well as BBC Breakfast, Channel 4’s ‘Sex, Myths and the Menopause’ with Davina McCall and Sky Arts ‘Statues Re-Dressed’. Karen has advocated for diversity in menopause representing in Parliament twice and is now part of The Health Collective with RCOG committed to equity in women’s health care as well as the world’s first National Menopause Education and Support Programme with UCL. Her work on menopause is referenced in several books and cited in the British Medical Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Sam Sutaria | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:11:59 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing CEO and founding member of media and film platform Waterbear, Sam Sutaria - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Sam Sutaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Building Community & Resilience with Sam Sutaria | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:53:13 | |
Sam discusses how storytelling builds community and the importance stories and in-person gatherings play in mobilising a network around a cause, not just educating and informing. Sam talks about the opportunity and time sensitivity of closing the gap between inspiration and action, enabling people to make a positive impact and contribute to collective missions when they are moved by different stories. Jayda and Sam also talk about how seeing the tangible impact of your actions is crucial to motivating people to get involved, as well as coming up with more interesting and creative calls to actions. Sam dives into finding joy and lightness in activism and not just sacrifice, and how for Sam, building a social component to WaterBear and their campaigns and focusing on the intersection of entertainment and impact is crucial to achieve this. Sam also shares with Jayda the challenging sides of building a company, and the personal impact pushing yourself for something you are so passionate about can have on your mental health, along with the changes to lifestyle he’s made and recommendations for how people in impact can become more resilient and prioritize self-care. Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Sam Sutaria is the CEO of WaterBear, the Certified B Corp community storytelling network entertaining people into action. Through award-winning storytelling, curating opportunities to take collective action, and building a global community, WaterBear is defining a new category in media at the intersection of the environment and culture. And the best part? The stories we tell are available at any time, on any device, for free. Prior to helping found WaterBear, Sam was the GM of The European Nature Trust (TENT) and trained with the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol. Sam also sits on the Board of the London Breeze Film Festival and Aegean Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Courtney Brame | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:12:27 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing emotional wellness practioner and founder of Something Positive For positive people, Courtney Brame - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Men’s Emotional Wellness & Herpes Stigma with Courtney Brame | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:02:29 | |
In this fascinating conversation, Courtney brakes down STI and herpes stigma, and how stigma around herpes cause more harm for people than anything else about it. Courtney unpacks why sexual health is mental health, and how the shame and fear that can come alongside living with herpes and other STIs can manifest in depression and isolation. Courtney also discusses with Jayda communication around sex and intimacy, how to actually bring up conversations around sexual health, and how having foundational conversations about things like STI testing and whatever else, can actually lead to greater intimacy and better sex. Courtney also talks about how he works with men around emotional wellness, and the complexities of encouraging Black men to be vulnerable, and the duality of how opening up can be something beneficial, but when it’s the opposite how they’ve been socialised that can bring up challenges. Lastly, somehow Courtney and Jayda got onto the topic of anime! They both geek out together but actually have a fascinating discussion about how Courtney feels anime is an amazing example of men inspiring emotional openness and navigating emotional hurdles. Follow Courtney Brame Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Something Positive for Positive People Courtney Brame is an Emotional Wellness Practitioner who runs the non-profit, Something Positive for Positive People, which supports people with herpes through the challenges of stigma. Courtney is also a yoga teacher and podcaster with a special focus on intimacy, and men’s mental and sexual health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Willow Defebaugh | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:13:23 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible queer and climate activist, and co-founder of Atmos, Willow Defebaugh - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x George The Poet | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:16:23 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible award winning spoken word performer and sociopolitical poet and author, George The Poet - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Emma Dabiri | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:15:56 | |
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, television presenter, lecturer and speaker, Emma Dabiri - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Decolonising Beauty with African Philosophy for Self-Worth with Emma Dabiri | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:42:24 | |
Jayda sits down with Emma Dabiri to hear her academically informed understanding of beauty and identity. As well as drawing on her own unique mixed Irish and Nigerian identify, Emma reflects on how her degrees in African Studies and History laid the foundation for her deep understanding of the impact of colonialism on how we perceive ourselves and our bodies. Emma shares her knowledge of global history and philosophy, tracing the emergence of racial hierarchies and explaining why Western culture’s emphasis on appearance stems from colonialism. She contrasts this with pre-colonial Yoruba philosophy, which prioritizes inner beauty and shares her insights on body image, self-perception, and why dance and music is at the heart of connecting to herself with hope. Follow Emma Dabiri Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Emma Dabiri is an esteemed writer, television presenter, lecturer and speaker, Emma is the author of ‘Dont Touch My Hair’ and ‘What White People Can Do Next’ and the host of BBC Four’s ‘Britain’s Lost Masterpieces’, the Channel docuseries ‘Is Love Racist’ and the radio show ‘Journeys in Afrofuturism’. She is also a frequent contributor to the Guardian and the Irish Times. Her work explores the intersections of race and gender, as well as examining the impact of capitalism and colonialism on society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jayda and Mia (Our Producer!)'s End of Year Special Q&A | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:50:35 | |
In our this end of year special, Jayda sits down with Here’s Hoping’s producer Mia Zur-Szpiro to discuss together the making of the podcast, what it has been like working together, what they have learned about one another, but also themselves, through doing the podcast. They also discuss their favourite episodes, which guests made them think the most and how making the podcast has impacted their relationship with hope. They also tease some upcoming episodes releasing in the new year!! Follow Mia Zippoarah Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Emma Armstrong | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:15:38 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible creative visionary, entrepreneur and the founder of the naked doula brand, Emma Armstrong - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hypnobirth as Empowerment, Holistic Labour & Reducing Fear with Emma Armstrong | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:55:14 | |
Straight off Emma dives right in with some amazing advice around how to work with your body to make your birth experience as positive as possible and with that the importance of oxytocin and understanding its impact as her number one advice and why. Jayda also asks Emma to really explain what a doula actually is and Emma busts myths about what a doula is not and why having a doula is all about enhancing your experience of birth. Emma also talks about the fear mongering around birth, but also how to face valid fear of pain with curiosity and an embodied relationship with self to help yourself feel embodied to navigate pain and the experience of labour. Jayda asks Emma about the connection between the patriarchy and women being disempowered in their birth experience as a default and and Emma gave great advice on how to advocate for yourself more especially with care providers, they also discuss the different experiences people of colour have during labour as well anyone LGBTQ+, and why Emma emphasises how important it is to actively choose the team you work with and always prioritise your safety, support and voice. With that, Emma talks about Hypnobirthing, why she teaches it, why it is so significant for people’s labour experience and how it is at heart a mindset and about connecting deeply with yourself. A great and informative conversation for anyone who is pregnant or supporting a person going into labour, now or in the future! Follow Emma Armstrong Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Emma Armstrong, a creative visionary, entrepreneur and the founder of the Naked Doula brand is a retired birth doula & hypnobirthing coach who has built a worldwide visual education platform which will inspire women and men alike for years to come. Emma is using her influence and gifts to guide women all over the world in connecting back to their self-trust, confidence and abilities not just in birth but in all aspects of their lives. Emma is also a writer, author and illustrator, with her debut book The Fearless Birth Book hitting the shelves earlier this year and the fearless birth journal due to drop in April 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Jide Maduako | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:10:03 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible entrepreneur and founder of the adventure community 'Versus Everyone', Jide Maduako - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trekking Everest & Building Adventure Communities with Jide Maduako | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:47:04 | |
Jide shares with Jayda how he got into outdoors adventuring that has seen him go everywhere from Morocco to Everest, and how he credits his mum for his entrepreneurial and adaptive character. He talks about the importance of creating the spaces you want yourself and why community is at the core of hope for him, Jayda and Jide also talk about both being black people who love being in the outdoors but why it isn’t always accessible to POC people in the West and so why Jide has built a community that makes going on outdoors adventures both a safe space but also a joyful space for black people and POC, especially wanting to make trekking and travel safer for black women. Jide also shares his dreams and what mountain he wants to summit, and the importance of finding like minded people to achieve your goals and bring expansive adventure to your life. Follow Jide Maduako Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Jide Mariano, aka Saint Jidz, is an entrepreneur and founder of the adventure community, Versus Everyone. Jide’s journey began with playing football for Ipswich Town and Leicester City. After which he co-founded Yoke Network, a successful TikTok marketing agency. But despite his growing business, Jide’s passion for adventure led him to rediscover his true calling after a trek to Everest in 2023. Since then he’s dedicated his time taking people outdoors and into the wild through the community he has built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Jimanekia Eborn | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:19:25 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator Jimanekia Eborn - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trauma Healing, Personal Growth & Asking for Help with Jimanekia Eborn | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:00:39 | |
Content Warnings: Murder, Rape, Sexual Assault In this powerful and at times hard hitting but at the same time joyful episode, Jimanekia shares the very personal reasons she has become a trauma specialist. She shares very helpful insight into what trauma is and how to notice if trauma is showing up in yourself or people in your life; as well as the importance of taking a holistic and somatic perspective to trauma as well as psychological and social one. Jimanekia talks with Jayda about how to actually ask for help as someone who struggles to and why you need to be really specific and teach people how to show up for you. At the same time she talks to why each person needs to take responsibility for our capacity to support others and set boundaries around that and the importance of directly communicating to a person needing help if you are burnt out. Jayda also asks Jimanekia about generational trauma and her advice on how to break out of roles and family systems that no longer serve you as well as if Jimanekia thinks one can overcome trauma and her reflection on the difference between wiping away what has happened to you, rather, changing how things affect you. This conversation is also full of Jimanekia’s advice for daily tips and habits to help yourself work through trauma, live in self worth and with self love, how to talk back to the negative voice in your head and the radical importance of centring joy in your life even if you are navigating trauma, and how to take ‘healing off the pedestal’ and move towards a growing mindset instead. Follow Jimaneika Eborn Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer, Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator, who has worked in mental health for the past 16 years in sex education and sexual trauma support. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending the Garden, a non-profit for sexual assault survivors of different marginalized identities and Co-founder of Cintima, bringing increased representation to the field of Intimacy Coordination in the film industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Ixta Belfrage | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:15:36 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible Chef and author of book 'MEZCLA', Ixta Belfrage - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cooking For Yourself, Food as Self Care & Tasting the World with Ixta Belfrage | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:52:31 | |
In this mouth watering episode, Ixta shares with Jayda some phenomenal food stories including learning about indigenous cooking in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, but also goes deep into her personal relationship with food, and how she learned to avoid the pressure to cook for social media and make viral recipes, but actually listening to her own body and developing food that truly nourishes her. Ixta also shares how she first learned to cook and how she draws on her unbelievable mix of cultural heritages of Mexico, Brazil and Italy, and the beauty of fusion. Ixta breaks down how to make cooking delicious food more easy, and why she wants people to feel more empowered to follow their own senses and tastes rather than recipes have to be dogmatic. Lastly Jayda and Ixta share the role food and eating plays in bringing people together. Follow Ixta Belfrage Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Fusion Chef Ixta Belfrage rose to prominence as the co-author of the recipe book FLAVOUR alongside the GOAT, Yotam Ottolenghi. Her own acclaimed solo cookbook Mezcla, features in ELLE UK and restaurant residencies, draw on her own multicultural heritage and culinary inspirations of Brazil, Italy, and Mexico, and has affirmed her as one of the most exciting food writers and cook’s today. Ixta is currently working on her next cookbook all about Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Ben Hurst | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:14:55 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible activist, educator, host, presenter, model and Director of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Damon Gameau | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:10:33 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible film director, speaker, and author, Damon Gameau - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Defining Healthy Masculinity & Raising Boys with Ben Hurst | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:48:47 | |
In this insightful conversation, Ben shares with Jayda how he works with boys and men to explore what masculinity means to them, and why Ben doesn’t have the answer but instead has the questions that help them define their own perspectives. Jayda and Ben discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for boys and men to have vulnerable conversations but also discuss the complexity of being vulnerable and feeling unsafe to many men considering how they have been socialised and the realities for many men. Ben also gives his powerful insight into why many boys and men gravitate towards men like Andrew Tate and how it connects to many boys needing role models of what it means to be a man, and so the importance of more healthy male role models in boys’ lives. Jayda also talks about being pregnant with a baby boy and together with Ben, discusses their thoughts around parenting and raising young boys to be as healthy and loved as possible. Content Warnings: Suicide Follow Ben Hurst Follow Jayda G Follow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest Ben Hurst is an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Director of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality, a UK-based organisation that engages men and boys in the gender equality conversation across Schools, Universities and Corporate spaces, rethinking masculinities and promoting positive personhood and healthy relationships. Ben discusses these topics online, most notably in his TEDx Talk, ‘Boys won’t be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be’, and in print, with features in Stylist magazine, Postscript, GQ and many more. Ben is also the co-host of TED x London’s Climate Curious podcast where he lifts the lid on the climate emergency by speaking to the world’s leading and most relatable climate pioneers. Ben’s focus is on making important conversations accessible for young people and adults from all walks of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BONUS: Here's Thinking x Xiye Bastida | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:11:26 | |
In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible climate justice activist and mobilizer Xiye Bastida - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||