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The SOLEMNIKO Podcastplanting seeds & other poemsThis month I am joined by Ana from The Universe of Ana and Collage Types. As well as being a collage artist, Ana is also a poet. With a book of her poems published and a second edition hot off the press, there’s a lot to be excited about.In this episode we talk about poetry, performance, self-publishing, art and changing paths. Ana even gives a live performance of her favourite poem for us!Buy Ana’s book on Amazon | Planting Seeds for the SoulFollow her on Instagram at The Universe of A...2025-08-0148 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastsoul surfingSurfer, teacher, mentor and free spirit Dani from The Soulty Surfer is my guest for this month. We talk about Buddhism, sitting with silence, life paths, rock bottom, speaking our truths - and lots lots more!The Solemniko DirectoryThe Soulty SurferNewsletter signupWant to know more about Dani’s work, events and classes? Find everything you need in the SOLEMNIKO Directory. Alternatively head straight to her website.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierRecorded at The Old School House, Boscombe This is...2025-07-0155 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastthe cornerstones of wellbeingThis month I am joined by Rakhee Jasani who teaches me all about Qigong and yoga. As a teacher of both she also brings insights into how our modern world has left behind the true meaning of these ancient practices. So get yourself a cup of something comforting and dive right in.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupWant to know more about Rakhee’s work as a Qigong and yoga teacher? Find everything you need in the SOLEMNIKO Directory or go to Rakhee’s audios for a calm...2025-06-0100 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastflickers of the pastJoin me for a cosy and informative chat on candle-making, archaeology, the power of our olfactory senses and why sustainability is about more than the credentials on the box with my guest this month: Ash Airey owner of Ashwood Candles.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupWant to know more about Ash’s work with Ashwood Candles? Find everything you need in the SOLEMNIKO Directory or go straight to Ash’s website at Ash Wood CandlesRecorded using Zoom This is a public epis...2025-05-0146 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastthreads of lifeThis month I’m joined by my amazing cousin Dr. Matilda Siebrecht.Discover why archaeology is so important to our understanding of the present and our ability to build our futures. And throw your pop-culture prejudices out the window as we talk about general misunderstandings around archaeology, why these exist and what’s being done to make archaeology more accessible to those outside of this field of academia.Find all of the links Matilda supplied via this link to her Directory pageIntro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNews...2025-04-0159 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastchanging the narrativeThis month I’m joined by Clare Green. Clare is a dyslexia assessor with a background in teaching and specialising in helping children with dyslexia.Her business Bourne Dyslexia is working on empowering children in the education system and giving them and their guardians the support they need to thrive and play to their strengths.We talk about neurodivergence, dyslexia (of course), the education system and how much children are affected by negative narratives about specific learning differences.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupWa...2025-03-0153 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastamong the treesThis month I’m joined by Paul Newman. Artist, arborealist, conservationist, curator and Creative Director of Dorset Visual Arts.Whether you’re an artist, budding artist, aspiring artist or just interested in learning more about what it takes to make a creative career for yourself - this episode is going to be really interesting and informative for you. Paul’s also really generous with sharing his story and what worked for him on his journey.So join us for a chat on the value of childhood interests, how to be successful as a natural introvert and HS...2025-02-0152 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcasteveryday sparklesThis month I’m joined by Katharina Geissler-Evans who is the tour de force behind the lifestyle brand Heiter. Heiter is an international intentional living lifestyle brand. Katharina has a background in high-end luxury fashion and her magazine deals with topics such as: intentional fashion, belonging, intentional living and wellbeing.Come and join us for an authentic and candid discussion on mental health and burnout, motherhood, building a brand from scratch, the importance of intention and why it’s so necessary to search for the little sparkles in our every day lives.Intro music credits | Calv...2025-01-0159 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcasta little bit of chaosThis month I’m joined by Sarah Higgins of Chaos Create. Sarah is a printmaker who specialises in making gorgeous artworks using ferns foraged from the New Forest. Join us for a lovely chat about the reality of seasonal business, candid small biz owner problems, the mental health benefits of going for walks WITHOUT your phone; and why a sustainable brand really is better and, well, more sustainable in every way.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupChaos CreateWorkshopsRecorded in Th...2024-12-0151 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastthe door to NarniaTina Bar: e-commerce business coach, owner of Welljourn and Tina Bar Coaching joins me in the next episode of The SOLEMNIKO Podcast. I learn all about seasonal planning, we obsess over our mutual love of Pinterest, chat about working in corporate vs self-employed, discuss ethical product sourcing as well as discovering the door to Narnia. There’s loads to learn and connect with so cosy up and come join us.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupTina Bar CoachingWelljournTina’s Pinterest tiny cour...2024-11-0155 min
The SOLEMNIKO Podcastfor the love of yarnBecca Parker, fibre artist, designer and owner of To Be Adorned joins me in this first episode of The SOLEMNIKO Podcast. We talk about the mindful art of knitting, crocheting, dream jobs, obnoxious authenticity and also why - sometimes - the longer a project takes the more satisfying the result is.Intro music credits | Calvin ClavierSolemniko websiteNewsletter signupTo Be AdornedStitch Night & other events hosted by BeccaRecorded in The Old School House meeting room (Bournemouth) This is a public episode...2024-10-0149 min
The SOLEMNIKO PodcastEpisode 00Welcome to The SOLEMNIKO Podcast. This podcast is all about focusing on the simple things in the everyday with me, Alexandra Sebire. I will be diving into how to curate a high quality lifestyle without buying into the ‘bigger, better’ mentality popularised across the media.I will be talking about simple, often overlooked practices which can be added into your life to enrich it in daily rituals.Recorded, edited and produced for HSP’s; this is a podcast to inspire and calm. To show you that a quiet, creative life rooted in little ritual...2024-09-0205 min