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Here's Hoping with Jayda GValuing Your Voice with Aluna (ARCHIVE EPISODE)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.Follow AlunaFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest MYCELiUM By AlunaAluna is...
2025-07-3051 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GReprioritising Your Body and Time as a Mother with Jamz SupernovaThis episode explores Jamz's journey in the music industry, her growth as a DJ, and the balance of being a working mother. She shares with Jayda why she’s pausing new releases on her label amid industry changes, and how she uses those moments to pause, learn, and regrow. They discuss the rising impact of live music and why it gives Jayda hope. Jamz also opens up about routines that keep her grounded—like running, working out, and therapy. She offers insights on staying true to yourself, adapting to industry shifts, and the power of travel and cultural immersion in h...
2025-06-1153 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GPremature Birth & Sharing Space with Kusheda MensahIn this moving episode, Kusheda shares her experience of having a premature birth with her first son and what supported her and gave her hope whilst her baby was in intensive care for the first weeks of his life. Jayda and Kusheda also talk about what it’s like being working creative mums and the importance of investing in yourself, whilst also appreciating how becoming mothers has expanded their work and purpose on a deeper level. Kusheda shares with Jayda what drew her to designing furniture and how countering loneliness and isolation is a big motivation for her, as we...
2025-06-0454 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBird Watching, Flock Together, Accessible Nature for POC with Ollie OlanipekunIn this joyful episode of Here's Hoping, Jayda sits down with Ollie Olanipekun to discuss what led him to founding the POC birdwatching collective Flock Together. They delve into how Flock Together addresses the underrepresentation of diverse communities in nature and the ways in which connecting to the outdoors can transform lives. Ollie shares his personal journey from a high-paced career in advertising to founding a community that inspires people of color to embrace birdwatching, with recognition of the power of nature in fostering patience, better mental health, and a deeper connection with the world around us. Ollie shares...
2025-05-2152 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GRecipes for Life and Being Genre-Free with Denai MooreJamaican-British music artist and food writer, Denai Moore shares with Jayda how she balances her dual passions for music and food, as well as how her Jamaican roots shape her culinary creations and inspire hope and confidence in her music career. Denai discusses the creative processes behind her latest vegan Jamaican cookbook, Plentiful, and the shared emotional and spiritual experiences of songwriting and recipe creation. Jayda and Denai delve into creating community, exploring a nuanced cultural identity, and Denai’s reflections on how to start something new and take risks like a business by being attuned to and trusting yo...
2025-04-2350 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GClimbing for World Medals and When Your Body Says No with Sasha DiGiulianToday Jayda sits down with world-renowned professional climber Sasha Digiulian. From early aspirations and overcoming significant challenges, including major surgeries and gender bias in climbing, Sasha shares her incredible journey with resilience and hope. Sasha lets Jayda in on the mantra that drives here and her transition from competitive climbing to outdoor adventures, and the pivotal moments that defined her career. As well as her reflections on working towards goals, and learning how to listen to your own body and say no. Sasha also opens up about embracing her femininity in a male-dominated sport, revealing personal experiences of sexism...
2025-04-0954 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBreak Ups & Boundaries in Friendships & Romantic Relationships with Michelle ElmanIn this episode Jayda and Michelle talk all things dating and break ups, both romantic and platonic! Michelle delves into her journey of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and offers practical advice to our listeners on how to assert oneself in relationships and friendships. The conversation transitions into her personal experiences with breakups, particularly dealing with the aftermath of a recent infidelity, and the importance of maintaining clear communication and self-respect in such times as a form of self care and way to personally practice hope. Jayda and Michelle also talk about the often-overlooked complexities of friendship dynamics and...
2025-03-2646 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GChild of Divorce, Immigrant Humor, Working Crowds & Writing Jokes with Gianmarco SoresiA huge comedy fan, Jayda is thrilled to meet New York-based comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi in this episode. Where they discuss the vital role humour plays in survival, especially within immigrant and minority experiences, and how laughter can foster hope and resilience. Gianmarco shares his journey from being a theatre kid to a stand-up comedian, the impact of his upbringing and being a child of divorce on his comedic style, and the unique challenges of performing comedy across different venues and formats. He also delves into the nuances of crafting jokes about sensitive topics without causing harm, how...
2025-03-1955 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GRunning for Mental Health, Making Wellness Inclusive for People of Colour & Being Authentic in the Music Industry with Charlie DarkIn this fascinating conversation, Charlie shares his profound journey through music and mental health with Jayda. Talking about the incredible highs he’s experienced as a DJ, but also the often unspoken harder parts of the industry, including the loneliness and depression he experienced. Diving deeper into his mental health, Charlie talks with Jayda about he was struggling the hardest at some of the most pivotal moments in his career, and how discovering running and yoga transformed his mental health. Jayda hears how the significant impact running had for Charlie, led him to found the urban ru...
2025-03-1256 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Liv LittleIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible writer and creative, Liv Little - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.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 InstagramLiv LittleJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2025-03-0709 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GEnding Projects, New Chapters & Writing for Yourself with Liv LittleIn this episode Jayda welcomes Liv Little, writer and founder of iconic POC magazine gal-dem. Liv shares her journey from founding gal-dem,to navigating its ending and her experience of closing chapters and beginning new ones. She shares the impact caring for her father when he was sick had on her life and career choice thereafter, and the process of writing her first book, Rosewater, whilst her father was battling terminal illness, and the importance of creating a space that just existed for herself. Expanding on her writing, Liv discussed not only learnt about herself through the creative process...
2025-03-0549 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Molly McCann-PearsonIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the iconic mixed martial arts champion, Molly McCann Pearson - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.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 InstagramMolly McCann PearsonJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted...
2025-02-2810 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GRecovery After Injury, Emotional Resilience, Gratitude Practice & Coming Out with Molly McCann-PearsonThis week Jayda is thrilled to welcome mixed martial arts champion Molly McCann Pearson. Molly reflects on her journey of first falling in love with martial arts, to playing football for Liverpool to then becoming an MMA champion. Jayda digs deep into Molly’s relationship with resilience, perseverance, and finding hope after injury. Molly explores how being from Liverpool and her family, especially her grandmother, shaped her life and how she has navigated the trials and tribulations of her career. Jayda asks how she first got into fighting and why being accepted into the gym was so important to he...
2025-02-261h 01
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Venetia La MannaIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible fair fashion campaignerand co-founder of Remember Who Made Them, Venetia La Manna - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.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 InstagramVenetia La MannaJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's...
2025-02-2110 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GEthical Fashion, Garment-Makers Rights & Holistic Lifestyle Change with Venetia La MannaJayda is joined by renowned fair fashion campaigner ,Venetia La Manna, to discuss sustainable fashion, climate justice, and ethical consumption. Venetia shares her journey from television production to social media activism, emphasising the need to dismantle oppressive systems within the fashion industry. They explore the misleading nature of 'sustainable fashion,' the concept of slow fashion, and the impact of social media on consumption habits. Venetia highlights her campaign 'Speak Volumes' and organisation 'Remember Who Made Them,' focusing on garment workers' rights and advocating for systemic change. Venetia also does an amazing job of breaking down the impact...
2025-02-1957 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Louis VIIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible Rapper, Musician, Film Composer, Documentary Maker, Zoologist and Nature activist, Louis VI - 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 InstagramLouis VIJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping...
2025-02-1411 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GReconnecting POC With Nature, Re-Valuing Listening & Combining Your Passions with Louis VIJayda and Louis explore their academic journeys, with Louis sharing how a teacher’s disparaging comments pushed him to pursue medical school, despite it not being his true passion. Finding the courage to pivot, Louis rediscovered his love for zoology and began combining his passions for nature and music to raise awareness about climate change. Louis shares some incredible facts about animals but also a feel understanding of how colonial ideologies are reliant on separating humans from nature and gives examples of how this occurred. Louis also opens up about working in the Wildlife film industry as a mixed-race Bl...
2025-02-1253 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Emma DabiriIn 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 InstagramEmma DabiriJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted...
2025-02-0715 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GDecolonising Beauty with African Philosophy for Self-Worth with Emma DabiriJayda 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 sh...
2025-02-0542 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Damon GameauIn 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 InstagramDamon Gameau Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Aca...
2025-01-3110 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GDreaming Climate Solutions with Kids, Your Inner Child & Creative Activism with Damon GameauIn this episode of Here’s Hoping, Jayda G chats with filmmaker Damon Gameau about his new documentary Future Council and his dedication to empowering kids to tackle climate challenges while staying hopeful. Damon shares how his latest project helps children overcome fears for the climate and their future by sharing ideas and calls to action with senior figures, and emotive oy engage them in taking meaningful action for the planet. Jayda and Damon discuss the power of children’s creativity and getting everyone to tap into the inner child to drive climate solutions, and shifting activism from fear-mongering to j...
2025-01-2943 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Ben RebuckIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing plant-based chef, Ben Rebuck - 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 InstagramBen Rebuck Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2025-01-2420 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GJewish Joy, Going Vegan & Navigating Online Hate with Ben RebuckIn this episode, Jayda sits down with plant-based chef Ben Rebuck to explore the intersections of food, identity, and activism. They kick things off by discussing why Veganuary feels less and less relevant, why that is actually a good thing and Ben’s reflections on how veganism has shifted culturally as well as why he thinks reframing plant-based food as simply food makes it more accessible. They share their strong connection with food and eating as Jews and Jayda asks to Ben how he stays connected to the food traditions of his Jewish identity as a vegan and he sh...
2025-01-2248 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Rachel Elizabeth CargleIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the inspiring Rachel Elizabeth Cargle, an author, activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropic innovator - 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 InstagramRachel CargleJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast...
2025-01-1716 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GFree Therapy for Black Women & Radical Self Love with Rachel Elizabeth CargleIn this episode Jayda asks what self-love means to Rachel and hears how for her true self-love begins with knowing yourself and when to step off the “life escalator” to reclaim your authenticity. Rachel explains the courage muscle and why you have to train it to embrace your own values, including her own personal choice to remain childfree, as well as why she doesn’t want that to be radical. Jayda also asks Rachel about her amazing foundation and why Rachel advocates and fundraises to make therapy more accessible to black women and girls, but why at the same time a...
2025-01-1544 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Lady ShakaIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible DJ and interdisciplinary artist of Pacific Island, Māori, and Cape Verdean descent - 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 InstagramLady ShakaJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's...
2025-01-1015 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GIndigenous Underground Dance Culture & Queer Actualisation Through Community with Lady ShakaJayda meets the most vibrant Lady Shaka to chat all about how she went from a professional dancer to become a DJ, spoiler, it’s a hilarious story, but importantly how she has been using her platform to lift up other indigenous and Pacific Islander artists through her curated Boiler Room events and global parties and collective. Shaka shares core philosophies part of her identities including Mana, and how they guide her work as a multidisciplinary artist. Jayda and Shaka also discuss what it was like for each of them as mixed-race artists to move from small towns to a...
2025-01-0842 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GJayda and Mia (Our Producer!)'s End of Year Special Q&AIn 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 ZippoarahFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping Podcast
2024-12-1850 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Emma ArmstrongIn 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 InstagramEmma ArmstrongJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's...
2024-12-1315 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GHypnobirth as Empowerment, Holistic Labour & Reducing Fear with Emma ArmstrongStraight 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...
2024-12-1155 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Jide MaduakoIn 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 InstagramJide Maduako Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcas...
2024-12-0610 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GTrekking Everest & Building Adventure Communities with Jide MaduakoJide 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...
2024-12-0447 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Jimanekia EbornIn 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 InstagramJimanekia Eborn Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's...
2024-11-2919 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GTrauma Healing, Personal Growth & Asking for Help with Jimanekia EbornContent Warnings: Murder, Rape, Sexual AssaultIn 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...
2024-11-271h 00
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Ixta BelfrageIn 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 InstagramIxta BelfrageJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted...
2024-11-2215 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GCooking For Yourself, Food as Self Care & Tasting the World with Ixta Belfrage 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...
2024-11-2052 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Ben HurstIn 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 InstagramBen HurstJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere...
2024-11-1514 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GDefining Healthy Masculinity & Raising Boys with Ben HurstIn 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 to...
2024-11-1348 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Xiye BastidaIn 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 InstagramXiye BastidaJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Aca...
2024-11-0811 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GEnvironmental Teenage Defenders & Indigenous Stewarding of Nature with Xiye BastidaWe meet the truly impressive young coinage activist Xiye who shares with Jayda how living on the frontlines of climate change in her native Mexico led to her becoming a climate activist, how this was always a part of her parents and her Indigenous activists parent’s life, but how moving to New York after her home was flooded and getting involved with Fridays for Future and connecting to Greta Thurnberg cemented her destiny. Xiye talks about her indigenous identity and the values that are a core part of her and how that drives her activism work and why sh...
2024-11-0600 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x MINAIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible music artist, producer and DJ, Mina - 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 InstagramMINAJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2024-11-0111 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GAlcohol-Free Raving & When To Scale Careers Down with MINAMINA shares with Jayda how she came up through the Leeds music scene and was influenced by its DIY attitude that anyone could start anything, talking more about how she created her career and connected with people like her around the world, onto when and why she chose to go sober. MINA talks about what it’s been like as a sober DJ and music lover, why people react more weirdly when you say no to alcohol versus any other drug, misconceptions about alcohol and people who don’t drink and why the most fun people she knows don’t drin...
2024-10-3050 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Emma Slade EdmonsonIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible sustainable fashion strategist and ethical brand consultant, Emma Slade Edmonson - 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 InstagramEmma Slade EdmonsonJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcas...
2024-10-2518 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GSlow Fashion & Mixed-Race Identity with Emma Slade EdmonsonIn this episode Emma and Jayda share their own experiences of being mixed-race and why being able to talk about their experiences and creating the space to do so as Emma is with her podcast and book is so important. As well as how creating a platform around talking about mixed race identities and bringing people together connects to cultivating hope for her, through making people feel less alone. Emma also shares what it was like being raised by white parents as a mixed-race kid and shares a lot of fascinating, and hard-hitting, information around past...
2024-10-2336 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Ruby RareIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible writer, presenter, broadcaster and all-round sex and relationships expert, Ruby Rare - 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 InstagramRuby RareJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcas...
2024-10-1815 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GSex Education, Pleasure, Non-Monogamy & Embracing Jealousy with Ruby rareIn this juicy and informative episode, Jayda asks Ruby what changes she wants to see to sex education, why Ruby thinks we have to centre pleasure in sex ed and how talking about pleasure is necessary to truly teach about consent. Ruby discusses how not to talk about sex and pleasure though and the importance and complexity of age-appropriate conversations around sex. Ruby shares some fascinating insight into Dualism, and how the philosophy that has separated mind and body is also seeped in patriarchy and has prevented us from having a more holistic relationship with sex and intimacy. Ruby...
2024-10-1659 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x JAGUARIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible broadcaster, DJ and journalist, Jaguar - 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 InstagramJaguarJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-10-1117 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GGender Equality & Finding Purpose in Dance Music with JAGUAR In this episode, Jaguar and Jayda discuss their different trajectories into music and Jaguar’s personal experience of having a dream and what it took to make it into reality. She talks about the importance of people she looked up to, like Annie Mac, listening to what her dreams were and supporting them. She also discussed how challenging the music industry is right now and why she thinks forming a collective is the best antidote to a ‘broken music industry’. Jayda asks Jaguar all about her foundation and the immensely impressive ‘Gender Equality Report She did in UK Dance Music’...
2024-10-0948 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Sol GuyIn 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 producer and director in filmmaking, Sol Guy - 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 InstagramSol Guy Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted...
2024-10-0416 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GInvesting in People not Projects with Sol GuyIn this episode, Jayda and Sol dive deep into Sol's transformative work with Quiet, an artist-led organisation that prioritises creativity, care, and community. They discuss the significance of for-profit and nonprofit support, nurturing artists holistically, emphasising that support goes beyond financial assistance, it involves fostering a community where artists can thrive and develop fully. Sol shares insights from his 7 year journey with Quiet, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and teaching. He identifies the three key pillars of value alignment, self-care, and artistic sovereignty as essential for empowering artists in their practices.Follow Sol Guy
2024-10-021h 06
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Gail MullerIn Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible adventurer, author, speaker and coach, Gail Muller - 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 InstagramGail Muller Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Aca...
2024-09-2709 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GOvercoming Chronic Pain with Gail MullerIn this truly uplifting and expansive episode, Gail shares with Jayda her personal experiences with chronic pain and how she found the hope to overcome being told she would never be able to walk again. With that Gail tells Jayda her unbelievable stories of adventuring from everywhere from the Appalachian Trail to Alaska and her relationship with hope whilst conquering such journeys, but also the immense role the outdoors and being in the wild has had on hope itself. Gail also shares with Jayda her experience of getting a late diagnosis of ADHD and the impact of learning you...
2024-09-2559 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x George The PoetIn 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 InstagramGeorge The Poet Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere...
2024-09-2016 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GDecolonising Through Poetry & Love with George The PoetGeorge 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...
2024-09-1855 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x James CorbinIn 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 InstagramJames Corbin Jayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Ho...
2024-09-1310 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GPlus-Size Modelling & Colourism with James CorbinIn 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...
2024-09-1146 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Karen ArthurIn 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 InstagramJayda GKaren Arthur Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping...
2024-09-0612 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GJoys of Aging & Black Menopause with Karen ArthurIn 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...
2024-09-0454 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Sam SutariaIn 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 InstagramJayda GSam Sutaria Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping...
2024-08-3011 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBuilding Community & Resilience with Sam SutariaSam 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...
2024-08-2853 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Courtney BrameIn 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 InstagramJayda GCourtney BrameMia Zur-SzpiroHere's...
2024-08-2312 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GMen’s Emotional Wellness & Herpes Stigma with Courtney BrameIn 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...
2024-08-211h 02
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Willow DefebaughIn 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 InstagramJayda GWillow DefebaughMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast...
2024-08-1613 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Michaël BrunIn 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 InstagramJayda GMichaël BrunMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted o...
2024-08-0914 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GUplifting Haitian Diaspora with Michaël BrunIn 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...
2024-08-0747 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Cosmo SheldrakeIn 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 InstagramJayda GCosmo SheldrakeMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast...
2024-08-0206 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GListening to Nature with Cosmo SheldrakeIn 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...
2024-07-3150 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Stephanie YeboahIn 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 InstagramJayda GStephanie Yeboah Mia...
2024-07-2613 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GUnapologetically Fat with Stephanie YeboahIn 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 an...
2024-07-2444 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Alice AedyIn 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 InstagramJayda GAlice Aedy Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Aca...
2024-07-1912 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GStorytelling Activism with Alice AedyJayda 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...
2024-07-1749 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x TihaneIn 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 InstagramJayda GTihaneMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Aca...
2024-07-1212 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GHealing through Polynesian Dance with TihaneTihane 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 GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest
2024-07-101h 01
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Cherif KhouryIn 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 InstagramJayda GCherif Khoury Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast...
2024-07-0507 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GGrassroots Sustainability with Cherif KhouryJayda 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 GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest: Cherif Khoury Website Corps AfricaCherif 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 th...
2024-07-0347 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Katie GreenIn 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 InstagramJayda GKatie Green Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted...
2024-06-2815 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GLong Lasting Friendships with Katie GreenJayda 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 GreenFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastM...
2024-06-2645 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x Leah ThomasIn 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 InstagramJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
2024-06-2115 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x ElijahIn 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 InstagramJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
2024-06-1417 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GStaying Curiously Creative with ElijahLondon 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 GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest: Make The Ting Album Butterz LabelElijah is a Creative Consultant, Writer and DJ with 15 years of experience in the Independent Music and Arts sector in London. He writes...
2024-06-1248 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS - Here’s Thinking x Danni WashingtonIn 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 InstagramJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
2024-06-0712 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GBONUS: Here's Thinking x ALUNAIn 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 InstagramJayda G Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
2024-05-3108 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GValuing Your Voice with ALUNAAward 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 AlunaAluna's MYCELLIUM albumFollow Here's Hoping on InstagramFollow Jayda G on...
2024-05-2953 min
Here's Hoping with Jayda GHere's Hoping Trailer! 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 climat...
2024-05-2113 min
Girl, You Haven't Heard??Winnipeg Police Officer Threatens Civilian and Gets PROMOTED??Richard Comte is an officer with the Winnipeg Police Service who initially began working for the force in 2002. In 2015, he found himself in quite a mess which he created all on his own. He and officer Andrew Tighe -Yes the same Andrew Tighe who was caught drunk driving- were responsible for investigating a sexual assault that had occurred at the Green Brier Inn which occurred in October of that same year. Richard’s unethical, threatening, problematic and questionable attempts at obtaining video surveillance footage would later come under fire, and he would be the subject of a LERA (Law En...
2023-07-1714 min
Goddess Mindset45. Self-Worth & Authenticity with Business Coach Kayla BurchIn today’s episode you’ll be hearing from the amazing Mindset & Business coach Kayla Burch on how to show up as your most authentic self. Don’t miss it!
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2023-05-2939 min
Grow The F!*+ UpPANEL OF JACKS: PEOPLE HAVE CALLED IT THE CBD HEROINOn this episode of GROW THE F!+* UP! Jayda gathered a PANEL OF JACKS.
Meet the Jacks: Jack ARNOLD (@originalKopy) , Jack CHERRY (@jackxherry) , Jack O'REILLY (@joreilly), and Jack WEBSTER (@awbl_commissioner); or as a very brilliant and beautiful woman calls it: a Jack-Off.
Don't expect much from this episode. Getting the Jacks to stray from topics like gas station Kratom and other things we actually just now decided not to mention in this description was like pulling teeth!
While some of you may spend this episode trying to figure out which Jack is w...
2023-01-301h 11Grow The F!*+ UpIS BEING LIBERAL GOING OUT OF STYLE?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda sat down with none other than TOMMY MARX (@pizzaballpriest).
Here in Atlanta via Ohio, Tommy is, in Jayda’s words, serving the local music scene C.U.N.T. so brilliantly.
Jayda and Tommy (or Tommy and Jayda? We can’t decide which one sounds better) had a quick chat about everything and nothing before being joined by Jayda’s PAWA: Personal Assistant With Attitude, WILL INGRAM.
The trio kept it hot and heavy with big discussions that will likely lead to this being Jayda’...
2023-01-201h 36Grow The F!*+ UpARE YOU A NEPOTISM BABY?On this episode of GROW THE F!+* UP, Jayda was relentlessly grilled by none other than ANDREW CLEVELAND aka MAD ACE (@madace.jpg).
Andrew is a talented artist here in Atlanta with a lot to say... specifically in the mic part of Jayda's expensive setup in her home studio. Though they chatted about so much; from homophobe Lil Boosie to what it's like being an artist with ADHD, Andrew Cleveland is an elusive man that will likely have you all wanting to know more...
That's because he successfully avoided answering any of Jayda's questions she...
2023-01-202h 09Grow The F!*+ UpDOES TAYLOR SWIFT ADDRESS SLAVERY IN HER SONGS?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP!, Jayda wrangled WILL INGRAM (@landofthefreak) into her bedroom-- we mean... recording studio... for some last-minute New Year's Eve promo!
On New Year's Eve at 12:30 AM, Jayda and Uncle Marty (@dadchic) will be hosting a house show, featuring MONSOON (@monsoonband). They will be also hosting a possum drop starting at 9 PM! The possum drop is what they will be doing to feature the famous New Year's Eve countdown!
For entry, you have to bring either $5 or a donation for a local mutual aid donation center. You can check...
2022-12-281h 00Grow The F!*+ UpKARI: DO YOU HATE WHEN I SAY THE 'N' WORD?On this episode of GROW THE F!+* UP! Jayda got to interview her former enemy of 1 whole day, KARI BIVENS (@bivens__).
Kari Bivens is a 35-year-old interior designer born in San Diego, but now residing in and terrorizing Atlanta, Georgia— one day at a time.
Kari and Jayda sat down to talk about everything and nothing at the same time. What did they speak about you ask? Well, you shouldn’t have! Know by now, in each episode, Jayda will likely coerce her guests into talking about boys, drugs, and childhood trauma.
These two...
2022-12-102h 38Grow The F!*+ UpIS YOUR PARTNER STANKABUTT OR STANKAPITS?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda interviewed one of her best friends, MORGAN (@disco__mom)!
Morgan and Jayda met through Urban Outfitters back in 2019. Many who were employed there warned Morgan that she should avoid Jayda at all costs. She refused... and got locked into a friendship with the most unhinged woman known to man. The pair only made time for each other on the retail floor until they randomly bumped into each other in EAV. Since then, they have gotten closer and closer; strengthening a sisterly bond they both didn't...
2022-11-122h 14Grow The F!*+ UpCIS MEN SHOULDN'T USE THERAPY FOR CLOUT?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP Jayda sat down with UX designer and illustrator MARTIN BROWN (@randy_narwhal).
Martin and Jayda met this summer during Martin’s spicy summer “hoe phase” and soon after Martin realized Jayda’s… bizarre… personality was not a bit that everyone was in on except for him, they soon began a good friendship.
Now Martin is Jayda’s once-a-week dog sitter; marking him as Khloe’s beloved “Uncle Marty.”
After realizing men like Martin are not easy to find (he is in therapy), Jayda began to wonder where the per...
2022-11-051h 57Grow The F!*+ UpHE LEFT THE DATE TO TAKE A 40 MINUTE SH*T?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda sat down with someone who she sees as a big sister and friend to the world, on top of being someone who is insanely talented, intelligent, and adorably inquisitive. You know her and you can’t help but to love her: ALEXA REYNOLDS (@alexareyy).
Coming into the city of Atlanta via the great state of Texas, Alexa shared pieces of her life she experienced specifically after graduating college and how she learned what it actually meant to be an adult in a world, she quickly learned, can be ve...
2022-10-221h 32Grow The F!*+ UpYOU GOT DRUGGED AT THE EARL?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP! Jayda sat down with CAMILLA GRAYSON (_camikki) aka GTFU’S biggest fan.
Camilla is currently the marketing manager for the masquerade. She went to college at UGA, spent some time in New York after an impulsive move, then settled down in Atlanta, Georgia.
Working hard for the Masquerade and as the events coordinator for a local brewery, you can find Camilla always promoting the silliest dance parties and events— the idea of recording this episode came about at a Horror movie trivia night she was hosting. Right after...
2022-10-171h 35Grow The F!*+ UpYOUR PARENTS WOULD TAKE THINGS AWAY IF YOU PULLED YOUR EYELASHES?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda is joined by RACHEL ATHENS (@yungswisschard) to interview none other than ANNA GANTT (@annavgantt): model and Trichotillomania advocate.
You may have seen Anna after a TikTok of hers went viral back in October of 2021. A tearful Anna recorded herself telling the story of a casting she had just come home from. In that casting, she was told she received the gig, but was urged to lose weight beforehand. Anna was told that they wanted to see her bones and that she could most certainly make that happen by...
2022-10-141h 14Grow The F!*+ UpWHAT IS THE GOSPEL VERSION OF 'MAN OF THE HOUSE'?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda got to record with her favorite Jack (she knows too many): JACK WEBSTER (@awbl_commissioner).
Jack Webster is currently the bassist of bands Wieuca (@wieucaLLC) and Free Ride (@free_ride_athensga). Whenever he is not doing work with music, he is doing freelance work mostly within the film industry.
As the oldest of three, a big fan of his party-hard father who he affectionately calls “Webby’” and a fresh 29 year old, Jack and Jayda reflected on the basics of Jack’s life and where he feels he is now...
2022-10-101h 23Grow The F!*+ UpWHY DO ALL MEN NEED LOBOTOMIES?On this episode of GROW THE F!*+ UP, Jayda brought on her best friend RACHEL ATHENS (@yungswisschard).
Due to technical difficulties, half of Rachel’s dialogue was erased leaving she and Jayda with the beginning of the audio being Rachel’s explanation of why men need lobotomies?
Soon after Rachel left, ironically to go on a date, Jayda was joined by WILL INGRAM (@landofthefreak) and BRANDON.
Brandon, Will, and Jayda discussed coffee making, Cops (the show), drugs, and more!
Rachel will be back on to share more of her story, but for...
2022-09-301h 09Grow The F!*+ UpYOU WANTED TO BE A PREACHER?As the first recording of GROW THE F!*+ UP, it was kept simple and interviewed were Jayda’s roommates WILL INGRAM (@landofthefreak) and BOBBY COE (@bobscoe).
Bobby, Will, and Jayda all come from a southern background; Bobby from Birmingham, Alabama, Will from Sandy Springs, Georgia, and Jayda from Warner Robins, Georgia.
Through discussing about religion and birth order, they casually explored how these two things contributed to the shaping of their foundation.
They also brought on ELLIE, another roommate, and she and Jayda introduced the idea of rekindling family relationships that will explored mo...
2022-09-3059 minGrow The F!*+ UpGrow The F!*+ Up!Grow The F!*+ Up is a podcast hosted by me, Jayda, trying to get a little insight on "Growing up;" how you did it, how you're doing it, and what it means to you.
Founded in the early days of 2021, Grow The F!*+ Up came from many restless nights. I was consumed by so many thoughts: "where am I going wrong," "why did I say that," "I don't know what I should be doing..."
I thought I was doing my best but, still I was told, "you need to GROW UP," "you're not doing it r...
2022-09-2818 min