A podcast about the messy parts of work, co-hosted by Anna Codrea-Rado and Tiffany Philippou. "With the way we work being irrevocably changed by the pandemic, its look at mental health, productivity and even loneliness feels increasingly vital" The Guardian "It’s like they’re reading the busy minds of women everywhere and voicing the professional issues that often go undiscussed." The Sunday Times Style Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Behind The Investigation is a six-part podcast hosted by Anna Codrea-Rado – journalist, podcaster, and former friend of Kim Wall – that takes listeners behind the scenes of HBO’s new genre-defying crime drama written and directed by Oscar-nominated Danish screenwriter and film director Tobias Lindholm. The Investigation is a tense true-crime limited series that explores the gripping case of the murdered young Swedish journalist Kim Wall that shocked a nation and made headlines around the wor ...
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Authors' Matters is a podcast by the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) where we talk to writers from across the profession about how they earn their living, or at least try to. From copyright to contracts, we’ll also talk about issues that make the writing living easier or more difficult.
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I'm Sarah Weiler, TEDx Speaker, coach and creative multi-passionate. I'm fascinated by how we navigate quitting and the uncomfortable feeling that come up when we entertain bringing things to a close. In this podcast… I’ll talk to entrepreneurs, ex-politicians, athletes and PhD students who all have one thing in common – they all at some point wanted to quit the thing they cared about. They’ll share how they made the decision and impart wisdom for others in similar situations. We’ll hear fro ...
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S3 E10 - A Public Journey of Stepping Back as CEO with Zahra Davidson
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56:48Today, I'm speaking to the wonderful Zahra Davidson about her process of letting go of being CEO of her organisation, Huddlecraft. Zahra spent 8 years founding and developing Huddlecraft, a social enterprise specialising in peer-to-peer learning, action and change. In spring this year Zahra stepped back after a 15 month transition process, handing …
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In the season finale of Authors' Matters, we talk to Trish Cooke, playwright, actress, television presenter, scriptwriter and children's author! Trish reflects on her eclectic writing career and her strong storytelling roots formed in childhood, strengthened by her Dominican heritage. She talks about the highs of her career and the challenges that …
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Writer of the ITV hit series Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Gwyneth Hughes joins Authors' Matters to discuss how her beginnings as a journalist informed her writing and gave her an early instinct for real people's stories. She also shares her insights on how to write fiction successfully for the screen and how the ecosystem of TV writing has changed …
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Journalist Sarah Shaffi joins us on Authors' Matters to talk all things freelance – how to make the decision to go freelance, what to charge and what to expect from your working life. She also shares details of her work championing writers of colour and representation across the industry.By ALCS
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Winner of the Branford Boase 2024 for his debut, author Nathanael Lessore talks to Authors' Matters about the importance of writer/editor relationships, how to write authentically for a young audience and why school libraries are so important.By ALCS
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Author and academic Vybarr Cregan-Reid talks to Authors' Matters about his fascinating career trajectory (shout-out to Brighton bus company!) and shares his belief in the importance of protecting the humanities in the education sector and also the creative industries as a whole.By ALCS
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Novelist, poet and non-fiction writer Natasha Carthew talks class, the privilege gap and how she created her own literary festival to tackle these issues head on.By ALCS
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Crime writer and current Chair of the Crime Writers' Association, Vaseem Khan talks to Authors' Matters about the diversification of the most popular literary genre and how he'd love to punch ChatGPT in the face.By ALCS
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S3 E9 - How do I face the end of my pet's life with love? - with Sieske Valk
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1:04:43Today we're talking to Sieske Valk about the difficult, and often avoided part of pet ownership - the end of their life. Sieske is an End of Life Doula and an advocate for ageing pets; She guides pet guardians through the autumn of their best friend's life. Combining a background in veterinary medicine and the social sciences, she has set up Autumn…
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S3 E8 - Ending a much-loved creative project (and the void that follows) with Kim Willis
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1:00:49Welcome back writer, journalist and strategist Kim Willis to the show! You may remember Kim from series 2 when we talked about Knowing When To Quit the desire to have children (the pod's most downloaded episode to date). Today we're back discussing Kim's decision to quit her creative project Heroine's Journey - an event series, which championed fem…
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S3 E7 - Should I just quit and become a freelancer? With Anna Codrea-Rado
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1:06:54Always wanted to go freelance? Today I'm talking to Anna Codrea-Rado - a journalist, podcaster and campaigner, whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, BBC and many others. I brought Anna on as a specialist in working life and freelancing. She's the author of 'You're The Business' - a book which supports people to make it alo…
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S3 E6 - The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak with Rosie Wilby
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1:00:44Today we're talking about Knowing When to quit relationships. We live in a society which tells us that the hallmark of a good relationship is one that lasts for a long time, but does that mean that we often stay in relationships too long? Today's guest is Rosie Wilby - an award-winning comedian, author, speaker and the creator of global hit podcast…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about generative artificial intelligence (AI) but were afraid to ask! Author and tech expert Tom Chatfield breaks down what AI is and what it means for authors and creators on the season finale of Authors' Matters.By ALCS
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Season 3, episode 6: Simon Ashdown talks telly
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22:10With almost 20 years writing for EastEnders and multiple BAFTAs to his name, there's not much about screenwriting that Simon Ashdown doesn't know. In this episode, he talks to Caroline Sanderson about how he got started in the industry, what makes a great episode of TV and how to navigate the world of screenwriting.…
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Season 3, episode 5: Anna Codrea-Rado celebrates freelancer life
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29:55Whether you’re new to freelancing or a saged pro, this episode of Authors' Matters with journalist, author and podcast Anna Codrea-Rado is guaranteed to give you a fresh perspective on the profession and plenty of useful advice.By ALCS
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Season 3, episode 4: Alice Jolly gets real
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31:35Expect frank discussion of the publishing industry, author advances, and the ongoing academic strikes in this episode with novelist and creative writing lecturer, Alice Jolly.By ALCS
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Season 3, episode 3: Jeffrey Boakye on his writing adventures and where he's going next
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30:21Author and educator Jeffrey Boakye joins us for episode 3 where he shares how he manages being a full-time writer with primary school teaching (spoiler: he doesn't) and talks us through his latest works and the goals for social justice behind each one.By ALCS
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Season 3, episode 2: Connor Allen shares how writing turned his life around
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27:18In episode 2, multidisciplinary artist and current Children's Laureate Wales Connor Allen shares how he got given a second chance at a young age to turn his life around. This is what made him into the successful poet, performer and ambassador for young people that he is today.By ALCS
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S3 E5 - LIVE COACHING: Knowing when to quit the medical profession with Dr Jude Galea (Part 2)
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1:01:51This is part 2 of a double episode with Dr Jude Galea on her decision to quit the medical profession after 20 years. This is a live coaching session where we explore this decision. At the end you'll hear a voice note from a few week's after the recording, with a final update. Thanks again, Jude for allowing us into your process. Dr Jude Galea is an…
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Season 3, episode 1: Sita Brahmachari on childhood, memory and rites of passage
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25:12We're back with season 3 of Authors' Matters! In this season opener, our host Caroline Sanderson chats with celebrated children's writer Sita Brahmachari. Sita shares what inspires her to write stories that cross genres and explore themes of culture, history, refugee rights, identity and belonging.By ALCS
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S3 E4 - Knowing when to quit the medical profession with Dr Jude Galea (Part 1)
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1:03:21I am so excited about today's episode, which is part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr Jude Galea - she's an A+E doctor of 20 years, the founder of the Witchy Women platform - and host the of the podcast Dr Body Mind Soul, both of which help people inform themselves about alternative therapies away from western medicine. Jude is changing the conversatio…
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S3 E3 - Selina Barker on quitting a double book deal and designing a life she loves
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1:05:13Today's show I have the wonderful Selina Barker - life design and career change coach, the author of Burnt Out, and founder of 'Project You' and the Hello 2023 Goodbye 2022 journal series. Selina was my entry point into designing a life I loved when I took her course back in 2013, and so it was a wonderful full circle to have her on the pod today. …
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S3 E2 - LIVE COACHING: I want to feel valued in teaching (Emily)
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48:03Emily is a secondary school teacher in Yorkshire and when we met a few months ago she was really grappling with whether to stay in the profession. She was exhausted from the workload, the children and the families and was wondering if this was the right job for her. As many of you know, I also started my career in teaching and have recently returne…
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S3 E1 - Is it time to quit the dating apps? With Shani Silver
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50:36WELCOME TO SERIES 3! Thanks for being here! Today we're talking about the dreaded dating apps, the damaging narrative about being single and how we can start to shift it. Shani Silver is a writer based in New Orleans. She hosts A Single Serving Podcast and is the author of A Single Revolution: Don’t look for a match. Light one. It’s a book that’s c…
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S2 E8 - Starting over: Leaving London and Quitting the Church - with Rob Grundel
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1:12:34Today is a biggie. Have you ever changed your life so much that you feel like you're completely starting over again? Today's guest, Rob Grundel has done just that. After 12 years of living in London and building a life there, Rob said goodbye to the people, communities and projects he'd built and returned to Australia with his family. While in Lond…
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S2 E7 - Sunsetting my business after 10 years - with Emma Sexton
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55:47TW: Grief In today's episode I'm talking to Emma Sexton - an entrepreneur, marketing specialist, design thinker and creative doer. I met Emma back in 2016 when I was running a Female Founders Accelerator and she was working at the Kings Accelerator as Creative Expert in Residence. Back then we talked a lot about our love of starting ventures and kn…
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S2 E6 - Life after Divorce - with Zaira Mughal
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57:06TW: Suicide When I first thought about this podcast, I knew that I didn't just want to talk about jobs + businesses. Today, I have my dear friend, arts psychotherapist, and wise wise woman Zaira Mughal on the podcast sharing about her divorce. It's a deep, honest episode about the cultural, societal and emotional reasons we hold on to relationships…
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S2 E5 - How to keep going with the things that really matter to you - with Robbie Swale
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59:22The place you feel the most resistance is the most important place for your soul's evolution... In today's episode we look at the other side of quitting: NOT quitting. Whenever we start a new project, habit or venture there is a part of us that is screaming to give up. How do we know if this is fear talking or a voice we should listen to? How do we…
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Knowing when to quit the idea of having children
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1:10:52Ooof! This is a big topic today, and one we've been wanting to put out for a while. Between our mid 30s and mid 40s most women are preoccupied with a big decision - whether or not to have children. The decision is complicated: while it's partly in our hands, it's also, in many ways totally not. We wanted to have a frank discussion about what it mea…
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S2 E4 - Knowing When to Quit the idea of having children - with Kim Willis
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1:10:52Ooof! This is a big topic today, and one we've been wanting to put out for a while. Between our mid 30s and mid 40s most women are preoccupied with a big decision - whether or not to have children. The decision is complicated: while it's partly in our hands, it's also, in many ways totally not. We wanted to have a frank discussion about what it mea…
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S2 E3 - Knowing When To Quit being ''Totally Fine'' with Tiffany Phillipou
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58:39TW: suicide and grief In 2008 Tiffany Philippou returned to university, having lost her boyfriend to suicide over the summer. For the next decade she kept herself busy with work, love and London - anything to take her mind off facing her grief. Now, 14 years on, she's written a memoir documenting her 20s and the journey she went on to stop pretendi…
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S2 E2 - What can ADHD teach us about Quitting? w/Matthew Bellringer
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1:02:23What can ADHD teach us about Knowing When to Quit? Today's guest Matthew Bellringer has some ideas... Matthew is a divergent innovation guide, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. They believe that with the right support, unconventional people can make a unique contribution to addressing big, messy problems that affect everyone. Working…
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S2 E1 - Samantha Moyo on trusting the fertile void, non-binary thinking, and reimagining the way we do business
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1:04:06''When we think nothing is happening, A LOT is happening.''- Sam Moyo Welcome to SERIES 2 of Knowing When to Quit! We're so excited to have you back here. This week I'm speaking to Samantha Moyo: Founder of Morning Gloryville (MGV), Creative Coach and Consultant, and as of this summer Shambala Festival's favourite cowgirl. If you don't know MGV, it…
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Giving our Projects a Beautiful Ending - End of S1 Reflections Part 3
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20:28Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I looked at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... In Part 2 I reflected on two big life changes that I …
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Quitting Big Post-Pandemic Life Changes - End of S1 Reflections Part 2
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22:44Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I look at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... In Part 2 I reflect on two big life changes that I was …
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Not Quitting the Quitting Podcast - End of S1 Reflections Part 1
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12:44Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I look at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... You may recognise your own patterns with creative proje…
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Season 2, episode 8: Darren Chetty talks education, diversity and publishing
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19:59In the season finale, we hear from writer, teacher and researcher Darren Chetty on the economics of the publishing industry and what needs to change in order to level the playing field. Darren also shares his passion for children's literature and hip-hop culture and how the two relate to one another, perhaps more than you might think.…
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Season 2, episode 7: Claire Wade shares how her imagination has been her lifeline
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16:19In this episode, novelist and co-founder of the Authors with Disabilities & Chronic Illnesses (ADCI) group, Claire Wade tells us how she got established as a writer and the challenges she has faced in an industry that is centred around well and able people. Claire shares how to be a good ally to writers experiencing disability or chronic illness an…
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Season 2, episode 6: Antony Johnston gets organised
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17:36In this episode, Antony Johnston gives us the lowdown on how to organise your writing life! No matter what kind of author you are, Antony's advice could get you focused and meeting every deadline.By ALCS
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Season 2, episode 5: Salena Godden on why pessimism is for lightweights
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16:07Get inspired with this episode of Authors' Matters - poet Salena Godden tells us about her roots in the DIY punk scene of the 1990s, how she learnt to reject the starving poet cliché and shares the secret to her creative productivity.By ALCS
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Season 2, episode 4: writer and doctor Gavin Francis on his two vocations
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17:40In this episode of Authors' Matters, writer and full-time GP Gavin Francis tells us how he manages to write alongside his busy medical career. Plus we take a deep dive into a writer’s relationship with their physical body – how being active is often the best boost for your brain and how it benefits your creativity to get out from behind your desk.…
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Season 2, episode 3: Helen Blakeman on writing for stage and screen
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19:49In episode 3, BAFTA and International Emmy Award-winning writer Helen Blakeman tells us how she got established, why she's drawn to telling the stories of those who aren’t always heard, and she shares some top tips on how to improve your writing skills.
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Season 2, episode 2: Daniel Hahn talks translation
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16:42In episode 2, writer and editor Daniel Hahn tells us how he got into translating books, how to carve out a career in languages, and how essential translation is in making books accessible to readers.By ALCS
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Job loss with Anna Codrea-Rado on Totally Fine with Tiffany Philippou
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54:09A conversation about the impact of losing a job with Anna Codrea-Rado from our new podcast 'Totally Fine with Tiffany Philippou' Listen to the new show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/totally-fine-with-tiffany-philippou/id1612599165 Buy Anna's book: You're the Business: How to Build a Successful Career When You Strike Out Alone: https:/…
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Season 2, episode 1: Anita Sethi on identity, nature and storytelling
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16:41Authors' Matters is back for its second season! In this first episode, our host Caroline Sanderson talks to award-winning author and journalist Anita Sethi about finding her own voice and claiming her space, in terms of identity and as a writer, in her memoir I Belong Here.By ALCS
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S1 E8 - Two Burnouts and a Vipassana - with Vicky Johnson (Co-Founder Museum of Happiness)
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53:48‘I had all the external support I could have hoped for, but it still wasn’t making me happy. There was a deeper, bigger, issue within me.’ This week we talk to Vicky Johnson - Co-founder & Director at the Museum of Happiness, an organisation which uses the Science of Happiness to spread more love, peace and happiness into the world. You'd imagine t…
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S1 E7 - How to Quit as an Ideas Person - with John Williams
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51:30‘If you’ve waited until the point until you hate the thing to close it, you’ve waited too long.’ John Williams is the bestselling author of 'F**k Work Let's Play' and a coach for creative entrepreneurs who want to make money from the things they love. I first met John 10 years ago when I attended one of his Scanners' nights and it's no exaggeration…
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S1 E6 - Knowing When to Quit the PHD - with Mathy Silvakumaran
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50:54‘Quitting doesn’t have to mean stopping the car and getting out - it can just be taking a different direction.’ Today's episode is with Mathy Silvakumaran - she's a writer, filmmaker and disability activist from Yorkshire, who is sharing her story of knowing when to quit her PHD. In this episode we explore: 🧘🏽♀️The importance of taking time away t…
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We're back! Remember in the show's first ever episode when Tiffany talked about writing a book? Well, that book is out NOW! In this very special episode, Anna interviews Tiffany about her book, Totally Fine (and other lies I've told myself). This is a conversation you won't hear elsewhere as Anna was there throughout Tiffany's twenties and a key ch…
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S1 E5 - Using Your Intuition with Amisha Ghadiali
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46:31‘That time my body just went ‘no no no no’ I can’t do this.’ Amisha Ghadiali is the host of podcast and founder ofAll That We Are (previously Future is Beautiful) and author of Intuition - Access Your Inner Wisdom. Trust Your Instincts. Find Your Path published in 2021. Amisha has been a visionary in the way that she's worked, allowing ideas to com…
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