Best Neil Hudson Basing Podcasts (2025)

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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

1M ago1:16:59

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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

1M ago1:21:02

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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

2M ago1:28:46

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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

2M ago1:35:29

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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

2M ago1:18:15

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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

2M ago1:23:32

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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

2M ago1:31:26

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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

3M ago1:16:28

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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

3M ago1:09:22

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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

3M ago1:04:52

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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

3M ago1:17:15

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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

4M ago1:12:34

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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

4M ago1:45:13

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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

6M ago1:29:05

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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

6M ago1:21:47

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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

6M ago1:08:40

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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

6M ago1:14:00

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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

6M ago1:19:14

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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

7M ago1:21:30

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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

7M ago1:02:47

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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

7M ago1:07:28

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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

7M ago1:03:40

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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

8M ago59:25

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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

8M ago1:15:58

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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

8M ago1:11:03

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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

8M ago1:10:52

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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

9M ago1:18:45

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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

9M ago1:04:27

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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

9M ago1:01:36

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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

9M ago58:14

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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

9M ago1:04:15

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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…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Sabah Choudrey | Trans, Brown & Hairy 1:12:50

10M ago1:12:50

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Sabah Choudrey (they/he) is an award winning activist & campaigner. An author, writer and international public speaker. A community organiser. A psychotherapist, youth worker and... a go go dancer! Impressive, right? We often see each other at events and I know all about Sabah's incredible achievements but it's not often we get to have a decent cha…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Paul Carruthers | Shy, Dedicated, Made-It 55:16

10M ago55:16

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Paul Carruthers (he/him) is a nurse consultant at Gender Plus, the UK's first gender hormone service to receive CQC registration for treating trans and non-binary individuals aged 16 and over. He's also Mr Gay Britain 2023! Whilst campaigning for this accolade and since, Paul has been leveraging his title to champion trans rights, challenge false n…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Chloe Davies | Raw, Emotional, Real 1:26:50

10M ago1:26:50

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"There is nothing like a Black woman. We are the source." I love listening to Chloe Davies (she/her), my guest for this episode, speak whenever I get the opportunity. She is full of wisdom, insight & vision - and there's mic drop moments & t-shirt slogans a plenty! Undoubtedly partly due to her extensive career in marketing, advertising & branding …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt | Ordinary, Remarkable, Ridiculous 1:18:15

10M ago1:18:15

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Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt is an organisational development consultant, writer, activist and all round amazing human. He's passionate about helping people to show up as their wholes selves... something he leads by example on and from listening to his story, it's always been that way. From being quite a serious kid who perhaps took things too seriously, Pa…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Marley Conte | Work-In-Progress 56:45

11M ago56:45

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This week celebrates Non-Binary Awareness Week and the world is full of SO MANY INCREDIBLE non-binary individuals including this week's guest for Pause. And Rewind... Marley Conte (they/them). Marley is an Italian trans/non-binary freelance writer, speaker, consultant and content creator. Their passion for diversity, equality, inclusion and justice…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Katya Veleva | Driven Balkan Geek 1:21:59

11M ago1:21:59

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Growing up in Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism is a huge part of Katya Veleva's (they/them) story and they share how this wasn't easy - yet it's definitely not something that has defined them. In contrast to the black & white photos in their memory that capture this period in time, Katya is a burst of colour & energy. Katya is a Diversity…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Dame Kelly Holmes | Go-Getter. Resilient. Respectful. Unique. 50:27

11M ago50:27

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She's been a household name for over three & a half decades so it was a real privilege to have Col. Dame Kelly Holmes MBE as a guest on 'Pause. And Rewind...' I've actually met Kelly (she/her) a few times over the last year & a half and got to dance in the parade with her at Brighton Pride in torrential rain whilst marching for the #transpeoplearel…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Jamie Wareham | Tenacious, Enduring, Joyful 56:20

11M ago56:20

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If you aren't subscribed to Queer AF, then please go subscribe right now! It's an award-winning queer-led platform packed with queer news and queer stories written by queer creatives. Yes, it really is Queer AF and Jamie Wareham (he/him), its Founder is unapologetic AF about it (which I love!). I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Jamie o…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Laura Willoughby | Collaborative, Activator, Heretic 1:06:52

12M ago1:06:52

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This episode was pure effing joy! I got to sit down with Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda, the world's largest mindful drinking movement, and dive into her amazing life story. Laura & I connected through the sober world and she is one of the most supportive, encouraging and collaborative humans I know. She's also bloody impressive. Her wor…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Michael Stephens | Determination, Intuition & Community 53:49

12M ago53:49

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We're a few days into Pride Month and so I'm taking this episode to shout about We Create Space, and more specifically, its Founder, Michael Stephens (he/they). I work for Michael so we chat every day but I was super excited to invite him onto 'Pause. And Rewind...' to find out more about him! We Create Space is a global learning platform providing…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Phyll Opoku-Gyimah aka Lady Phyll | Intense, Brave, With Purpose 48:50

12M ago48:50

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We're often told "never meet your heroes" - well, two fingers up to that because meeting Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, or Lady Phyll as she's more affectionately known, has been a life changing experience. Through her incredible work, Phyll has taught me so much when it comes to pride, allyship & showing up - for our community and each other, advocating for …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Jaron Soho | Shame, Joy & Love 57:07

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Many of us know how inaccessible and unaffordable mental health support can be - and right now amongst the queer community, it's vital. Hence why the work that Jaron Soh (he/him) is doing is so important. Jaron is the founder of Voda, the LGBTQIA+ mental wellness app and their mission is to build the future of inclusive mental health support which …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Maylis Djikalou | Dramatic, Pivotal & Graceful 1:37:26

1y ago1:37:26

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I was a fan of Maylis Djikalou (she/her) for some time before I had the privilege of working with her for a brief time. Listening and watching the way she spoke, heard and felt someone's story on events really moved me. Maylis is an inclusion consultant, coach and legend! We'd chatted before about all things life, including tough experiences, but t…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Jude Guaitamacchi | Shame, Empowerment & Liberation 1:07:16

1y ago1:07:16

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I first met Jude Guaitamacchi (they/them) on a Zoom call to chat about them speaking at some events. I was instantly bowled over by their energy & enthusiasm! And that's Jude. They're out to make a difference. Through activism, campaigning and education. From wonderful, well known campaigns such as 'L with the T' and '#transpeopleareloved' through …

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Pause. And Rewind... with Marty Davies | Proud Attention Seeker 1:19:04

1y ago1:19:04

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Following last year's burnout, I made a promise to myself to only get involved and support new projects if they met these two conditions: I believed in the cause I believed in the person These were 100% met when my dear friend Marty Davies (she/they) asked me to jump on board as Events Director for the first ever Trans+ History Week (6-12 May). Mar…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Polly Shute | Drive, Passion & Energy 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

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Polly Shute (she/her) is someone who likes to get shit done. And through talking about her origin story, we sussed out that Little Polly was exactly the same and didn't like to be held back! Polly is a marketing, sales, partnerships and brand expert with a passion community, equality and representation. She's the Founder of Out & Wild, a festival f…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Natalie Binns | Late Blooming Lesbian 1:02:08

1y ago1:02:08

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Natalie Binns (she/her) is a sustainable fashion expert, writer, designer and community organiser. We met at a local LGBTQ+ social evening in Crystal Palace, South East London a few years ago where we both live. This was typically dominated by men and so Natalie founded SE London Sapphics to address the lack of spaces for queer women. They host a m…

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Pause. And Rewind... with Liz Ridgway | Humble, Working-Class & Self-Effacing 1:06:13

1y ago1:06:13

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Liz Ridgway (she/they) is the UK's first openly trans-femme personal trainer providing inclusive, gender affirming fitness coaching to the trans+ and queer community. She's showing that sports and fitness is for everyone - and right now, the physical and mental health benefits it brings are crucial for a community under relentless attacks. Liz is a…

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