Best Neil Hudson Basing Podcasts (2025)

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Pause. And Rewind... with Zee Monteiro | Resilience. Grace. Keep Moving. 1:15:12

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“It's like I'm not crazy. What I'm saying is correct. And it's correct for people who are Black, like myself, who are trying to find themselves in not 'the man and woman' but are trying to find themselves in the energy.” I first came across Zee Monteiro (them/them) via a We Create Space article, written in 2022, entitled ‘Being both Non-Binary and …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Janae Rochelle Owyn AKA Curvy Black With | Unique Alternative Trailblazer. 52:26

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“I love the fact that I don't fit into one thing. I don't believe in conforming. I believe in the fact that I can just be myself. I am not your regular, schmegular woman. And I don't intend to be a regular, schmegular woman.” Hands up… I am a fangirl of Janae Rochelle Owyn (she/her). We met earlier this year at the Diva Awards where I got to see he…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Oscar Davies AKA The Non-Binary Barrister | Broke. Resilient. Fab. 1:18:16

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“There are certain base levels of respect that you must have for each human being. You know trans people are some of the most marginalized in society. Where is your humanity? Where is our collective humanity?” A poignant & timely question from this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ Oscar Davies (they/them) is the first publicly recognised non-bi…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Ali Hendry | Love. Queer. Hope. 1:10:09

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Pause. And Rewind... with Uwern Jong | Positive. Unapologetic. Queer. 1:15:00

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“‘If there's something you want to do, go and do it. Seize the day, make sure it happens. Do everything you can to make it happen. So my advice to you, young man - literal words - seize the day.’ And that's actually how Out There was born.” This life changing exchange at Angkor Wat in Cambodia between this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ and a…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Timon | Luo. Black. Atman. 1:23:11

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“I’m most proud that I gave myself a chance. Because so many opportunities came to me and there was always that person on the left side of your shoulder telling you ‘that's not for you. Sit back, know your place’. But then there's that other side of you that's like ‘who else if it's not you?’ So I constantly give myself chances. Even when I fell of…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Saba Ali | Defiant. Compassionate. Humble. 1:24:51

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“I've never shied away from my past, I've never hidden anything. I don't believe in sugarcoating, what's happened to me. Because the reality is that my life's turned out amazing. I've been able to use my trauma to actually help heal other people as well as myself. I'm still learning every day and I've never forgotten my roots.” Powerful words from …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Alex Feis Bryce | Eventful. Non-Linear. Lucky. 1:25:25

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“When people think about diversity & inclusion, they don’t often think about sex workers but they’re some of the most marginalised people globally in different communities so it feels natural to consider them.” Alex Feis-Bryce (he/him) is an award-winning third sector leader, campaigner and policy adviser with a track record of driving social chang…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Kacey DeGroot | Random. Hilarious. Resilient. 1:26:14

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“I feel like I can make wins. I can win in the classroom & I can win in my school but it feels like I can win more for LGBT+ people & Trans people & Trans students as well as educators.” Kacey DeGroot (she/her), my first guest for season 4 of ‘Pause… And Rewind…’, is a drama teacher and trade unionist on a mission. She’s currently campaigning to be…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Harry Gay | Kicking-Off. Chaos. Serenity. 1:16:58

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“I’ve experienced things I never thought I’d experience. I’ve experienced freedom I never thought I would have. I didn’t even know it existed.” This a powerful reflection around sobriety from this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ that I really relate to. Harry Gay (he/him) - YES, that’s his real name and there’s a brilliant story about it in th…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Emily Hamilton | Stubborn. Tenacious. Frightened. 1:33:13

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“I don’t care if it’s just one person at a time. Because one person talks to one person talks to one person. That’s how you win.” LGBTQ+ inclusion and rugby in the topic here as this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ shares their efforts in founding & becoming the Chair of the World's First LGBTQIA+ supporters' association in World Professional …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Aby Hawker | Run Towards It. 1:04:55

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“It’s all about changing hearts & minds. That’s kind of me all over really.” With a career in PR working across small & large agencies through to founding TransMission PR - lovingly described as her third child - for Aby Hawker (she/her), it’s truly a mission driven by love, values & an incredibly clear stance on what it’s all about. That being to …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Andrew Flewitt | Unapologetic. Proud. Love. 1:24:04

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“To blend is not something I want to do.” And this certainly shows with this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’. Whether it’s through their creative outlets, owning their queerness as a superpower or busting out nail polish that matches the front cover of their debut book, Andrew Flewitt (he/him) is passionate, unapologetic & ambitious. He’s the …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Darkwah | Effervescent. Emotional. Eventful. 1:19:57

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“It's exhausting existing authentically in a world that claims to value authenticity. But at every turn of that authenticity being revealed asks it to politely put itself in the box that it was given.” This conversation is PACKED with deep reflection & wise wise wise words of wisdom from Darkwah (they/them), this week’s guest for ‘Pause. And Rewind…

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Pause. And Rewind... with George Lester AKA ThatGirl | Happy-Go-Lucky 1:14:36

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“It’s all just a happy accident.” I love the above sentiment from this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…” when talking about their career. I also bloody love them - and it’s a hard relate too! George Lester, or That Girl, is an author & drag queen. I first met them in early 2023 during the protests against drag queen storytime that were taking pl…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Tolu Osinubi | Depth. Fierce. Adaptable. 1:21:24

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“I thought at that time it definitely will get better. You'll be able to escape the situation, and I had a feeling within myself even at the time. I said, you will be able to escape it.” This was one of many deep reflections from this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ when thinking about their younger self at just 12 years old. Tolu Osinubi (she…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Asad Dhunna | Unmistakable. Different. Challenging. 54:17

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“Don't forget luck. I think everyone feels like they're in control, and they can do it all. And if you just slog it out hard enough it will come to you. Sometimes, it’s just luck. Let go and see what comes.” Calling your company ‘The Unmistakables’ is a bold move but when it’s grounded in science & rigour plus a touch of cheekiness with a truly inn…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Jua O'Kane | Isolation. Creation. Transcendance. 1:13:45

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“I have the community that I never ever in a million years would I have dreamed of when I was a kid.” Season 3 of ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ gets off to a CRACKING start with this conversation! I’m chatting to Jua O’Kane (they/he). Jua is the Marketing Manager for We Create Space and Communications Director for Trans Pride Plymouth as well as being an il…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Char Bailey | Kind. Resilient. Unapologetic. 58:00

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This episode was A MOMENT for ‘Pause. And Rewind..’. It was my first time recording live with a live audience! And a celebration of three things… A whole year since I launched the podcast Lesbian Visibility Week My guest - the one & only Char Bailey “Once I know what my truth is, can’t nobody tell me shit about shit. Because I know exactly who I am…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Natasha Devon | Little Bit Much. 1:16:59

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“You'll be surprised how often your friends, acquaintances & family will go ‘You were right about that thing”. If you have a bit more faith in yourself, you're like, I'm just waiting for the world to catch up.” I’m chatting to this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ about the three words they’d use to describe themselves & their origin story when…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Roxy Bourdillon | Liberation Through Laughter. Buckle Up, Buttercup! 1:21:02

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“Don’t think if you haven’t got to where you want to be in your twenties it’s game over. Because it’s really not. You can achieve great things at any point in your life." Solid advice from this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ especially in a society obsessed with youth & achieving things whilst young. Roxy Bourdillon (she/her) spent a decade b…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Benjy Kusi | Queer. Unapologetic. Kind. 1:28:46

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“I wish I’d grew up in a household… in a world... that would have allowed me to live a softer life and be kinder to myself. To be more open. More trusting. But unfortunately, that’s just not how it was for me. And for many people.” This is just part of my conversation with my guest for this week’s episode of ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ as they reflect on …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Gray Burke-Stowe | Southern. Gothic. Comedy. 1:35:29

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“I know that my parents loved me fiercely. I’m not sure if they liked me. And that dominated a lot of the relationships in my life & so that means that there was a wrongness in me.” Feeling different growing up as a queer child is a common thread for many guests on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ This week’s guest echoes that. Gray Burke-Stowe (he/him) is the…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Terry Eastham | Unremarkable. Standard. Bedazzled. 1:18:15

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I credit this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ with getting me involved with our LGBTQ+ staff network when we were colleagues which essentially kickstarted what I am doing now. Terry Eastham (he/him) is a proud & loud LGBT+ activist. He’s the driving force behind much of London South Bank University’s Pride activities as well as being heavily i…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Spencer Cooper | Unconventional. Audacious. Self-aware. 1:23:32

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“I was going on random forums & adding people as friends saying ‘I just want to hear your story’. They weren’t particularly mind blowing or interesting but just hearing people share what they’d been through made me really comforted.” This simple act of interviewing people to help them understand their own experience for this guest on ‘Pause. And Re…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Paula Harrowing | Determined. Painfully Honest. Adventurous. Rabid & Raging. 1:31:26

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“The scene saved me on so many levels.” This week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ shares as she reflects on her love of the 90s LGBTQ+ scene. She truly deserves her status as Queer Clubland royalty. As a Club Promoter & Host, Paula Harrowing (she/her) was a driving force behind some of London’s most popular nights, including Queer Nation & Fruit Ma…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Dr Arun Verma | Transformative. Joyful. Disruptive. 1:16:28

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This week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ was not a particularly ambitious teenager. It was generally teased that he likely wouldn’t go on to achieve anything great. Fast forward to today and three degrees, a published book & an Honorary Doctorate later, he’s the leading figure in integrating intersectionality, inclusion and equity in higher educat…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Tash Koster-Thomas | Injustice. Passionate. Unexpected. 1:09:22

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This week’s guest was described at school as a ‘natural born leader’ - and it’s clear to see why. Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is a DEI consultant & educator, public speaker & activist. She also runs Breaking the Distance, a travel blog with her wife, Marthe, which explores their love of culture, their life together & positive queer representation.…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Cindy Nehme | Family. Gratitude. Humour. 1:04:52

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“I feel like I’ve lived a hundred lives. With so much more to live!” My guest for this episode of ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ has covered A LOT of ground in her career in a multitude of roles across various industries. Yet I know - and love - her as a champion of inclusion & community and the Co-Founder of Bērytī, a Lebanese restaurant in Barcelona that n…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Angel Maxine | Courageous. Authenticity. Consistency. 1:17:15

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“I didn’t go home for a week. This is my tribe. This is where I’m supposed to be.” This was my guest’s recount of the moment she met other LGBTQ+ people like her for the first time & the joy on her faces as she tells this story of pure affirmation. It’s a feeling I remember well, as would many queer people I’m sure. Angel Maxine (she/her) is a prom…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE | Loving. Lost. Found. 1:12:34

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“I’m happy to fail. I’m terrified by the idea that I wouldn’t have given something an enthusiastic go.” Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE (he/him) has carved his legacy & place in the LGBTQ+ history books as the man who founded Queer Britain, the nation’s first LGBTQ+ museum. And that statement above speaks to the person he is & his achievements. That all s…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders | Curiosity. Stubbornness. Determined. Facilitative. 1:45:13

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“You can’t really make change if you don’t know your own history”. My first guest for 2025 on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ certainly knows her history. And with February marking the 20th anniversary of LGBT+ History Month, now seemed like a great time to sit down & chat with one of its co-founders, Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders (she/her). In 2005, Sue, al…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Woosh Raza | Loud. Energy. Solitude. 1:29:05

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“I am most proud that I know my worth in a way I didn’t. And that’s been something that’s been a concerted effort to build build my self-esteem, to build my self-confidence”. My final guest of 2024 for ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ is someone who brings energy, laughter & passion into what they do & the world. It’s Woosh Raza (he/him). Woosh is a Human Reso…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Dr Jack Lopez | Interested. Inquisitive. Persistent. 1:21:47

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Right now is an exciting time for this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind..’ Dr Jack Lopez (he/him) has just left his 16 year career in academia to go it alone on a ‘self-imposed sabbatical’. It’s a huge change and one that Jack is excited about - despite the niggling adult responsibilities to contend with. As he tiptoes towards 50, Jack is allowin…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Olly Pike | Playful. Fantastical. Brave. 1:08:40

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“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” This quote from the 2009 movie Coraline is one this week’s guest on ‘Pause. And Rewind…’ lives by. And it flows through his work, impact & origin story. Olly Pike (he/him) is an illustrator, presenter, educator & all-r…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Deon Pillay | Curious. Supportive. Empathetic. 1:14:00

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“What are YOU going to do about it?” This was the response this week’s guest was met with from his manager after sharing some startling results from a Stonewall workplace survey. This was the catalyst for a plethora of work, initiatives & impact that Deon Pillay (he/him) has become known for. Deon is the Head of Technology, Enablement & Governance …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Ben Pechey | Empathetic. Brave. Powerful. 1:19:14

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“I turned 30 this year and it has been the biggest block for me in terms of the next part of my life. I gave myself until my 30th. I was like, do what you want to do and then, by 30, I think it'll be time. And I fully expected, one way or another, to step off my life at 30. And I'm here still.” Those were heart-wrenching words to hear during my con…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Cynthia Fortlage | Purposeful. Spiritual. Aspirational. 1:21:30

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“It’s not been an easy journey but it’s a journey I’d do again in a heartbeat. I know why I’m here & I don’t think there’s a lot of people that can say ‘I know why I’m on the planet right now’. I do. And what a blessing to know that.” This statement gave me chills during my chat with this week’s guest, Cynthia Fortlage, for ‘Pause. And Rewind…’. Cy…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Marc Thompson | Small But Mighty 1:02:47

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It’s not every day you get to have a chat with one of the most well-known, loved, dedicated and impactful LGBTQ+ activists in the country. Marc Thompson (he/him) has been a HIV awareness & LGBTQ+ rights activist for over 3 decades. He’s also a highly sought after thought leader and specialist in health promotion & education around sexual health, an…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Marie-Helene Tyack | Passionate. Determined. Little-Miss-Happy. 1:07:28

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been at the heart of her career and Marie-Helene Tyack (she/her) brings passion, joy & a deep commitment to what she does. Her 'day job' sees her leading on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Allianz Commercial globally and her 'gay job' is as Chair of the Allianz Global Pride Board. She's set up an incr…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir | Compassionate. African. Queer 1:03:40

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"I'm proud of the communities that I'm part of. To meet so many incredible people. And to be part of their stories, and to be part of their lives. Yeah, they make the world feel less alone and more beautiful." Community is fundamental to Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir (she/her). From growing up in Nigeria surrounded by family through to what she's doing now i…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Laila El-Metoui | Passionate. Organised. Resilient. 59:25

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It was a casual conversation with a friend about teaching when they asked this week’s guest if they’d want to give it a go. “Yeh alright then” she said. And so began her career in education - one that has seen her change lives, pivot, innovate & create. Laila El-Metoui (she/her) is now a DEI consultant, educator & public speaker. She’s the founder …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Barry Brandon AKA The Queer Indigo | Resilience. Dreamer. Courageous. 1:15:58

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“What I’ve learned to be true is my intuition has never lied to me once. It doesn’t know how to lie”. Barry Brandon (he/ they/ her/ ze) aka The Queer Indigo lives at the intersections of advocacy & creativity, empowerment & entertainment. It’s Barry’s intuition that has landed him there - as a content creator, influencer, public speaker, emcee & ho…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Saski | Tenacity. Empathy. Fun. 1:11:03

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I first saw Saski on an elevated platform in the middle of the parade during Pride in London as she hyped up the crowds & I thought ‘WOW. I want to be able to do that’. Her energy & warmth were both all enveloping & infectious Saski (she/her), like many guests on 'Pause. And Rewind...' wears many hats. An LGBTQIA+ inclusion specialist & trainer. A …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Vaneet Mehta | Rage. Silly. Soft. 1:10:52

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This weeks guest is an activist, author, community builder & public speaker - as well as software engineer by day. They're also a bisexual role model & community leader so it's a timely episode as this week marks Bisexual Awareness Week! When Vaneet Mehta (he/him) first came up with the hashtag #BisexualMenExist, he did so for a number of reasons. …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Eva Echo | Quirky. Stubborn. Reluctant. 1:18:45

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I've actually not met Eva Echo (she/they) in person yet but having known Eva for sometime, I'm always impressed by her insight, sharpness & humour. Whether a DEI session, social media content or her brilliant Tedx talk, Eva injects all of this into what she does so uniquely when sharing about mental health, neurodivergence, transness or current aff…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Tate Smith | Determination. Troubled. Excitement. 1:04:27

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At just 25 years old, Tate Smith (he/him) has recently launched his new business as a professional public speaker, Tate Smith Consulting Limited, and become a Company Director. This achievement has been in parallel with Tate's transition, which he began 5 years ago... and it all started with a simple lunch & learn talk at this workplace! Tate is an…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Thea Bardot | Traumatic. Chaotic. Survivor. 1:01:36

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"I choose me." These three simple words really hit me during this whirlwind episode of 'Pause. And Rewind..." with this bloody wonderful guest! Thea Bardot (they/she) is the Founder of Lightning Travel Recruitment, a travel & lifestyle recruitment consultancy that proudly does things differently to your standard & - let's say it - boring ones. With…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Professor Calvin Moorley | Fighter, Caring & Smiley. 58:14

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"My name is Calvin & I'm a nurse". It this guest's standard introduction that says so much about him. Professor Calvin Moorley (he/him) is a Professor of Diversity & Social Justice at London South Bank University which is where we met. As a former colleague & very much a friend, Calvin has been fundamental in my journey of allyship, education & awa…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Amee Wilson | Full-Circle Moment 1:04:15

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Ever wondered who the awesome human is behind The Queer Chameleon, the world’s most adored cartoon reptile⁉️🌎🦎 Well I did & I was absolutely thrilled when it’s creator Amee Wilson (she/her) agreed to be a guest for ‘Pause. And Rewind... ‘ From its beginnings as a webcomic back in 2021 during lockdown to help Amee manage her anxiety, @queeeerchamele…