Awesomely Off-Topic: Books, Brands, Business and Everything Else We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud

Mercury Retrograde gets blamed for everything – broken tech, stalled plans, wonky emotions and the odd meltdown in the middle of Tesco. But is it really that dramatic, or have we all just absorbed a load of doom-scroll mythology?

In this episode, we take a grounded, no-nonsense look at retrograde: what it is, what it isn’t, and how you can actually use it to support your life and business instead of hiding under a blanket waiting for it to pass.

We talk about the unexpected gifts that come with this season – slowing down, checking back in, fixing what needs attention and spotting the patterns we’ve been too busy to notice. We explore where retrograde can genuinely trip us up, where the myths have taken over, and how to navigate the wobblier moments without spiralling.

We also offer simple journal prompts to help you use this end-of-retrograde window as a reset: a moment to review, recalibrate and make small changes that add up to big clarity.

No fear. No superstition. Just a practical, human conversation about reflection, progress and working with the season instead of fighting it.

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For 14 years, we’ve been holding space for people who want more than a quick fix or a shiny shortcut. Our 13-month spiritual empowerment programme - The Big One - has grown from a wild idea into one of the most transformational experiences we run – and it’s taught us far more about business than any strategy ever could.

In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on what it really takes to build and sustain a long-term programme. We’re talking honesty, clarity, commitment, and the kind of leadership you only develop by showing up again and again – even when life throws curveballs, grief, growth spurts and the inevitable “oh god, are we really doing this?” moments.

We walk through the real lessons we’ve learned over the years: how being transparent creates trust, why setting clear expectations matters, what holding deep work teaches you about boundaries, and how a programme that lasts more than a year forces you to run your business with integrity, resilience and a very human heart.

If you’ve ever wondered how to create something that lasts, this one’s for you.

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They’ve done their research and they’re on their soapboxes. Taz and Asha talk patriotism, flags and not-so-hidden agendas. 

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This episode, Taz and Asha welcome guest star Julie Randall, of Enlivened, to chat through Social Media Kindness Day and World Kindness Day. 

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It’s bonfire season, so Taz and Asha are putting a firework up everyone’s backside to get your business burning bright. 

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HALLOWE'EN SPECIAL:

Let's get spooky for the season! In this spooktacular episode, Taz and Asha delve into the murky world of body snatching - snatching 'dead' parts of your business to create Frankenstein's lucrative monster.

Are you ready to stop being a ghost and start howling up a storm? That's the spirit! Let's gooooooooo!

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Taz and Asha talk ChatGPT and all things artificial intelligence. 

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Askholes, sleevetuggers, networking V notworking and procrapstination. Whatever the block - or knobstacle - Taz and Asha have a word for it… and an opinion!

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Taz and Asha talk LGBT History Month, World Mental Health Day and Bullying Awareness Month. 

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Inspiration Days. What are they? Why have them? How often? Really?!

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