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Danielle Newnham PodcastSeries 11 Recap: Best MomentsToday, I wanted to close out Series 11 with a recap of the wonderful guests we have had on – from Mike Slade and James Vincent who both worked for many years with Steve Jobs, VC James Wise of Balderton Capital, Josh Dahn who set up a school with Elon Musk, pioneering tech entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley, Kindred founder Anna Anderson, Google Developer Advocate Kelsey Hightower and Syreeta Challinger who taught us about the importance of storytelling and how to cope after trauma.That’s something us founders don’t talk much about… how to cope better, whether it’s trauma...2023-11-3049 min
Danielle Newnham PodcastSyreeta Challinger: How to Traverse TraumaToday, we’re doing things a little bit differently because I felt it was the right time to bring on Syreeta Challinger, a founder, a coach, podcaster and an incredible human whom who I first interviewed five years ago when I had a company called F= which was all about empowering women and Syreeta had started MOSS – Moments of Sense and Style where she sold her beautiful products such as notebooks and candles, all heavily influenced by her story which she so graciously shares today.Syreeta grew up in South East London and as a child of mixed...2023-10-191h 00
On the Irregular with Java BereConversation with Syreeta Challinger - Life Coach, Speaker, WriterIn this episode I chat to Life Coach, Speaker, Writer Syreeta Challinger.It’s an emotional one, Syreeta shares her unique story of love, creativity and transformation.We discuss growing up with a high level of academic expectations, her experience studying a degree in textiles in Manchester, the impact she believes the contraceptive pill had on her decision making in her twenties, her time in Hong Kong where she refound herself and met her husband Rob. And then we talk about Rob’s brain anyeurism and how this shifted their life irrevocably and how s...2022-11-031h 11
The Kindness Chef33. Love Recipe - Syreeta's Love Sponge - Sitting with Syreeta ChallingerI sit down to speak with my guest Syreeta Challinger about Love from the Kindness A to Z:
"We understand self care and love as the most reliably transformative muscle of humanity and deeper connection to not only yourself but to others." Syreeta Challinger
She is a coach, creative consultant, writer podcaster and public speaker. She has created a space, Leaven, a place she sought when facing trauma and catastrophic change, all in response to her personal experiences of change as a mother and as a carer. Syreeta makes positive change possible. She has faced a...2022-07-2844 min
LeavenRaechel Kelly: Hope, The Threshold Of ChangeRaechel Kelly is the founder of The Liminality, a consultancy and community to support individuals and businesses towards a more climate conscious way of living and working. Her passion and belief in how we can all make a solid daily difference and shift from horror stories to one of love for our planet is contagious; change is indeed possible. Hear how Raechel remains ever hopeful in what can sometimes feel an overwhelming world, where change is most definitely coming. https://theliminality.co.uk Welcome to Leaven Podcast. It’s a series of conversations wit...2021-08-291h 08
LeavenSaba Ali: There Are Many Suns After DarknessSaba Ali is a PA to individuals whilst balancing and giving back through her work as a trustee and ally for Galop, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ folk who are victims of abuse. Through her personal experiences, Saba highlights the lack of support available to young people on issues with cultural identity, racism, homophobia and transphobia. Also on the Crown Prosecution Service panel for hate crime, Saba holds on to hope in her daily work and life, whilst raising awareness around incredibly important issues. @sabacelebritypa Welcome to Leaven Podcast. It’s a series of conversations with peo...2021-08-1550 min
LeavenLuis Lopez-Smith: Heal your Hurts, Turn Them Into GoldLuis Lopez Smith is a textile designer, consultant, university lecturer and activist who runs Tottex. Luis has created a space that holds his professional practice , whilst supporting grass roots community projects too. Luis was shaped by experiences which led to establishing the inclusive space, with zero tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and champions equity. Very much true to Luis himself. Hear how Luis has evolved, what lifts him, keeps him grounded and positively giving his best self. https://tottex.co.uk @tot_tex Welcome to Leaven Podcast. It’s a series of...2021-08-0147 min
LeavenRabya Lomas: Represent, Rejoice & Remember To Use Your VoiceRabya Lomas is a photographer, activist, coach and podcaster who creates space for marginalised folk, influencing inclusion across social media and in the workplace. I discovered Rabya’s work at when seeking women who looked like me and who were holding their own on what I saw as a very homogeneous space of Instagram. Rabya’s work immediately resonated with me and it’s been wonderful to follow her creative practice and evolution. Rabya has driven the ethnicity pay gap petition, whilst supporting the community with her creative gifts always ensuring that those normally side lined or ignored are represe...2021-07-1858 min
LeavenGail Love Schock: Come Home To Yourself & ProsperGail Love-Schock is an Inter Faith Minister & Prosperity teacher who offers counsel and guidance to the spiritually curious. Gail is the ultimate example of no matter what you’re going through, there is a way through, having taken her past success and life in performing arts, her heartaches through personal grief and trauma and forged a path right back to where her heart and whisperings began as a child; being curious about faith and supporting the community with her gifts. Gail’s joy and wonder is infectious, her voice and manner soothe and inspire all at once and I was t...2021-07-041h 01
LeavenPenny Wincer: An Imperfectly Perfect Way Of LifePenny Wincer, is a photographer, podcaster and author, raising a neurodiverse family in London. Through her book published last year, Tender, the Imperfect Art of Caring, Penny has raised awareness and amplified voices of those whose lives involve caring for someone dear to them. Penny is making a huge difference in not only sharing her story and experiences of what it means to be a carer, but also championing what it truly means to ensure ultimate self care as a woman and as a mother. Find Penny https://www.pennywincerwrites.com Find Carers Support here h...2021-06-201h 09
LeavenRuth Ridgeway: Love Is The WayRuth Ridgeway is a designer & business strategist and we have bizarre parallels. We have both had our worlds shattered by events in 2014. Ruth’s partner had an accident which left him with impactful life changing injuries and nothing has been the same ever since. We have never spoken properly nor met, yet have an affinity of knowing. Ruth is a wonderful soul who has held things together through the power of love, whilst caring and using creativity to guide herself through, something I wholeheartedly relate to. Learn more about Ruth or get in touch directly ruthxo.com 2021-06-0655 min
LeavenKishen Parmar: The Absolute Act of Beauty - Life After Death Kishen Parmar, a Designer and Founder of Design The Future, a start up lab and accelerator. Honoured to be able to support Kishen, to share his heart and experience of trauma in the death of his son. It is not an easy listen for anyone, let a lone those of us who are parents, so if you feel this may be challenging, go lightly. I implore that it should be listened to though. Kishen speaks of death and the loss of a little one, to make it more possible for people to speak of their pain and normalise death and g...2021-05-231h 12
LeavenSyreeta Challinger: Best Laid PlansLike all best laid plans, things went awry for the final episodes and my original planned guests. In the absence of closure for this series, I have stepped up to fill the void. This conversation is with me, myself and I; Syreeta. A deeper insight into my world, why this podcast exists, through to what brings me joy all shaped by questions fielded by my lovely Instagram followers through Moments Of Sense & Style. Recorded in one take, my thoughts for you.2021-02-2134 min
LeavenLauren Mahon: The Wonder Of A WomanLauren Mahon is a broadcaster, presenter, writer, charity campaigner; a force of good. Through her award winning social enterprise, Girl VS Cancer, Lauren has paved the way for women finding themselves in the midst of trauma of diagnosis, creating a space that she lacked during her own experiences of breast cancer. Lauren shares her experiences of her treatment, how she has gone from strength to strength now on the other side. A powerful and uplifting conversation with a wonderful woman.2021-02-1457 min
LeavenLucy Lucraft: Honestly, The Heart Knows The WayLucy Lucraft is a journalist and podcast producer, supporting other women find their voice in the podcast world. Having lost her father her twenties and her sister took her own life during lockdown, Lucy speaks honestly with an inner strength and resilience that powers her. Following her instincts, constantly evolving, stems from her personal experiences of loss, grief, mental health and motherhood. We discuss Lucy's path and our shared experiences of belonging in the world as deeply feeling human.2021-02-071h 00
LeavenGrace Alexander: Grow Through What you Go ThroughGrace is a Cinical Psychologist, seed merchant and author, who grows and collects seeds from her cottage garden in Somerset. A multitalented soul with solid values and passion for beauty, courage and growth, Grace seamlessly combines very different worlds with aplomb. Grace's spirit and approach to life is remarkable. This is a great conversation on growth through adversity, staying true and finding joy in all you do.2021-01-3156 min
LeavenSommer Pyne: Shining Brightly In Amongst The DarkSommer Pyne is a beautiful soul who has created a beautiful space to match, where her home is also her business. After a childhood of turbulence due to parental addiction, her drive and passion is fuelled by her desire to create a better world for herself and more importantly her daughters. Hear how Sommer has created her own sanctuary, as she shares her experiences of life, growing up with instability, then the traumatic premature arrival of her first daughter. All of which have incredibly not dimmed her incredible light. Trigger warning, chilldhood trauma due to addiction and t...2021-01-2459 min
LeavenMark Waters: Life & The Beauty Of BeingMark Waters is a film director and cinematographer driven by his love for the natural world. Mark's work is breathtakingly beautiful, capturing the moments of beauty and stillness in nature but ultimately the beauty of being human. Hear how he found his way to creating such work by following his passion and curiosity from an early age. A wonderful and life affirming conversation on the beauty and essence of life.2021-01-171h 09
LeavenHealing. The Act Of ConversationThe end of this first season of Leaven. Creator Syreeta shares her thoughts on talking. The simple power of talking. Sharing our stories is healing. And more important than ever when emotions are being felt deeply. Whether it's pure joy or pain, we connect as humans when sharing, it’s soothing, it’s cathartic. An insight to the reason's behind this podcast and what the thoughts are for the year ahead, with a bonus insight from Faye Isaac, as originally featured in episode 6. 2020-12-2722 min
LeavenSara Tasker: Thriving From The Other Side Of HealthSara Tasker is an award wining multi talented creative behind the instagram account Me & Orla. Sara’s work evolved from a photography project she started on Maternity leave and has flourished into a successful layered business encompassing writing, online courses and coaching that works around her health and families needs. Sara conveys her day to day, how a diagnosis late in life has shaped her world and how success in can look different to the patriarchal society's version we are surrounded by. 2020-12-2053 min
LeavenFaye Isaac: Forging A Path Without Your Mother's CompassFaye Isaac is a beautiful tender soul. The founder Annual Store, a kids design led online brand, Faye as a true open heart. Specialising in children’s books, toys and clothing, Faye’s work is rooted in creativity, design and community forging a path for her daughter, one that she never had. Faye shares her experiences of living with the death of her Mum as a baby and loss and grief have shaped her.2020-12-1348 min
LeavenAnnie Nicholson: Tender Shattered Heart, Dance & Rise.Annie Nicholson, The Fandangoe Kid is a print artist, who work is large scale and found in public spaces, for all to access. Annie's work challenges taboos around complex emotions and topics, such as death, mental health, trauma, grief, love and gender constructs. It stems from her own personal trauma in the loss of her entire family. The beauty and grace in which she navigates it all is astounding. This is an incredible conversation and testament to Annie’s beautiful spirit and humanity.2020-12-0638 min
LeavenLizzie Jordan: Speaking up, Speaking out, Speaking proudLizzie Jordan is a powerhouse of love and honesty. She has taken her experiences, pain and struggle to turn them into strong force of good. A decade on from a life changing diagnosis and events, Lizzie is championing confident conversations with children, no matter how difficult or sensitive the topic. Recognising the issues faced by young people, Lizzie set up a social enterprise to provide resources, space and support to enable confident communication regardless of the topic. Hear how she made it through the toughest of times to get to this point of positivity.2020-11-2948 min
LeavenLaxmi Hussain: Purpose, Passion & Power Of the PenLaxmi Hussain is a London based artist, who embodies female empowerment and the notion that creativity heals; something we align with beautifully through our own story. This conversation is about Laxmi's process and evolution as an artist, motherhood, body normalisation, love, grief and hope all through the power of her pen. Join us as we chat about life, death and the tiny beautiful things.2020-11-2257 min
LeavenSiobhan O'Flynn: Cancer, Connection, CatharsisSiobhan O'Flynn is a phenomenal woman who has faced the unthinkable as a parent; childhood cancer. This conversation is a powerful insight into her son's diagnosis which shattered their world. By blogging about their experiences, sharing her deepest darkest fears, highs and lows, Siobhan has connected with others. Siobhan has created an online community and found cathartic practice in writing. Hear how she holds on to hope in amongst the most challenging of circumstances.2020-11-151h 05
LeavenRob Mackenzie: The Epitome Of HopeRob Mackenzie is a remarkable human and my husband. After a catastrophic brain haemorrhage and stroke in 2014, he was left paralysed and without any form of communication. This conversation is an insight into his recovery, us as a couple, our story, what it's like to live with Aphasia and why this podcast exists.2020-11-0853 min
LeavenThis Is LeavenThis is Leaven. An introduction to a new space for hope, a place for open discussions, a space to help ‘permeate or transform something for the better’. A series of conversations with people who have been through something formative and navigated a mad old path, yet done so with courage, holding on to hope. Through these conversations, on life, love, loss, adventure, I wish for listeners to have a space of support and inspiration, that no matter what you’re going through, there is a way through. By the end of an episode, to be left feeling a little better.2020-11-0303 min
Project LoveEP 63: Real Love Story with Syreeta Challinger and Rob Mackenzie from MOSSWe have the most moving, inspiring and utterly beautiful love story to share with you this week.
It’s the story of Syreeta Challinger and Rob Mackenzie, founders of Moments Of Sense & Style (MOSS), who are honestly one of the most inspiring couples you’ll ever meet.
Syreeta and Rob share their story of meeting in Hong Kong (where they both lived and worked), falling in love and how their whole world was turned upside down when Rob suffered a brain haemorrhage and stroke while they were on holiday in Sydney back in 2014.
They...2019-04-0448 min
The Fringe of It#34 Interview with Syreeta ChallingerThe only way to describe our guest on this episode and the journey that life has taken her on, is a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Syreeta Challinger and her husband Rob are the duo behind MOSS: Moments of Sense of Style which is a business that has the most incredible story. The pair met in Hong Kong, and whilst on holiday in 2014 in Australia Rob suffered a brain haemorrhage and stroke. In their words 'The brand was born from a desire to create light out of the darkness; an innovative and conceptual approach to dealing with life changing...2018-12-031h 11
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners onlineBuilding A Creative Business From the Ashes Of Your Old LifeSyreeta Challinger started her lifestyle brand and online studio, Moments of Sense and Style, following a total upheaval of her and her partner Rob's life. Life changed in a heartbeat when Rob suffered a severe stroke and brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday in Sydney, Australia, miles from home, friends and family. Since then both Syreeta and Rob have had to find a new home, new ways of living and a new sense of purpose in their life together, and M.O.S.S. became the phoenix that emerged from the ashes. Together, with Syreeta's incredible optimism and determination at the...2018-07-0450 min