Fancy A Blether?

This week Naomi opens up about some recent experiences she has had that have put life into perspective. She hopes that sharing these will help others to take a more balanced and holistic approach to their lives to hopefully benefit their over all well-being. If this has ben helpful or you have anything more to share you can now join our not-so-secret Facebook group, or connect with us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or via our website (www.fancyablether.com)!

This week Kirsty is chatting to John Davis all about awakening your inner action hero, whilst also delving into the surviving and thriving moments in your 20's, comedy swordfighting and addressing negativity. John has an exclusive FREE GIFT for Fancy A Blether? listeners, all you have to do is click here! You can follow along with John on his own website. Don't forget to review and share this episode! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram, the facebook group or our website. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST)!

What I'm Engaging With: 'What a Time to be Alone' by Chidera Eggerue  

Small Business Spotlight: Live a Life you Love 

Poem of the Week: 'Poem I've Been Trying To Write' by helloitsyellow (on Hello Poetry)

Charity of the Week: Clean Water 

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what they were like in school, and if they would have been friends or not! To keep up with all things FAB head to instagram, our website and join our secret facebook group! Below are some resources to educate you on the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians happening right now and some ways you can do your part to help. 

Educate Yourself: How To Be an Ally with the Palestinians, Muslim Daily Instagram page for news, Why this isn't about religion, The Imeu page.  

Donate: Stop the Wall, Al-Haq, Adameer, Civic coalition for Palestinian rights in Jerusalem, Palestine Institute for Public diplomacy. 

Sign the US letter to congress, Use your voice share and write to your governement! 

This week Kirsty is talking to social media strategist Grace Lee all about how to balance work and rest in your 20's, social media strategy, living in New York and combating Asian hate. You can follow along with Grace on Instagram or check out her website. Don't forget to follow, review and share this episode and you can follow along with all things Fancy a Blether? on the facebook group, Instagram, and our website! New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST). 

India COVID-19 Resources: India COVID-19 Oxfam Appeal, Feeding India by Zomato, Care India, Seva Kitchen.

What I'm Engaging With: 'Get Even' on Netflix 

Small Business Spotlight: Róis Scottish Sea Glass (@rois_seaglass)

Poems of the Week: 'Ode to a Tree' by Nicole (on Hello Poetry) and Morgan Harper Nichol's poem

Charity of the Week: Invisible Hands Deliver 

What Grace is Engaging With: Queen of Flow

This week we are changing things up so we have a bonus Fancy A Blether? episode with Kirsty instead of Small Talk so Naomi can celebrate her birthday work free! Kirsty is chatting all about how we define success and the mindset shift she has had on it recently. To keep up with all things FAB head to Instagram (@fancyablether), our facebook group and our website (fancyablether.com). Don't forget to review, follow and share! As it is Naomi's birthday today please do head to Instagram (@majestic_mayhem) and send her some birthday love! 

This week Kirsty is talking to blogger Cetvies all about LGBTQ+ rights, you can find Cetvies' blog here. Don't forget to share, review and follow the podcast and check out our instagram (@fncyablether) and our blog posts (that come out every Thursday) on our website (www.fancyablether.com). New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST) 

Charity of the Week: FiLiA

Resources related to Kakuma

- FiLiA's Update: https://filia.org.uk/latest-news/2020/10/18/update-on-kakuma?rq=kakuma

- Global Citizen Article: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/lgbtq-refugees-un-safe-space-kenya-camp-attacks/

- UNHCR's statement: https://www.unhcr.org/ke/19859-unhcr-statement-on-the-situation-of-lgbtiq-refugees-in-kakuma-camp.html

- GoFundMe page for LGBTQ+ people in Kakuma: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/support-lgbtq-refugees-on-block-13-in-kakuma-camp?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

This week Kirsty and Naomi give you your weekly dose of chaos where they chat, all about what jobs don't exist but should, which naturally leads to tangents about capitalism and how many jobs exist but then all to bitcoin, eyelash curlers and coasters. You'll just have to listen for it all to make sense! Don't forget to review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram, join the Facebook group and check out the website. 

This week Kirsty is chatting to Katy Bellotte all about her youtube, being a graphic designer, what her 20's has been like so far and much more! You can find Katy on Instagram, Youtube and also at her website. You can also check out Katy's pod Thick and Thin here. Don't forget to review, share and also follow us on Instagram. Check out my blog post about trash tv related to this episode here. 

What I'm Engaging With: Circle USA on Netflix 

Small Business Spotlight: Candles by Cat

Poem of the Week: 'I'm Nobody! Who are you?' by Emily Dickinson

Charity of the Week: She's the First 

What Katy's Engaging With: Fixer Upper 

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what kind of museums they would create, and to make it extra fun Kirsty is drinking coffee during this episode so is also caffeinated leading to even more tangents than usual! Don't forget to follow, review and subscribe. You can also find us on Instagram, join our facebook group and check out our website!

This week Kirsty chats with Becky Hayes, the founder of Cosi Clothing UK all about starting a business in a pandemic, learning and growing in your 20's and how to navigate the fashion world whilst keeping your mental health in check. You can find Becky on Cosi's Instagram, and website. Don't forget to share, review and follow. Check us out on Instagram and join the facebook group!  

What I'm Engaging With: 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle

Small Business Spotlight: Towerhill Collective 

Poem of the Week: 'Iced Coffee' by RK 

Charity of the Week: Women's Aid 

What Becky is Engaging With: Unstyled Podcast and 'Seaspiracy'