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This week Kirsty and Naomi are answering the question: If you knew you couldn't fail, what things would you do? This naturally results in a few tangents which we know is just the way you like it. Let us know how you would answer the question by heading to our most recent post on Instagram (@fancyablether) and why not give our website a nosey while you are at it! (www.fancyablether.com) 

This week Kirsty and Naomi talk all about documentaries, and Kirsty goes all film school graduate on us. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fancyablether and comment on our recent post whether you like documentaries or not and what your favourite one is. You should also check out our website www.fancyablether.com

This week Kirsty is joined by Dedicate24 podcast host, Douglas Veitch. They talk all about how Douglas became a podcaster, where the idea for his podcast came up for, and how to start sticking to and acheiving new year's resolutions and goals. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether), and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) 

You can find Douglas here (@douglasveitch), and his podcast Dedicate24 here (https://open.spotify.com/show/27JQJovLdxd3rm09ZixuVq?si=WloJvFOsQWKYI78Hx_QaLw)

What I'm Engaging With: 'This is Paris' on Youtube

Poem of the Week: 'On Quitting' by Edgar Albert Guest

Charity Spot of the Week: Alzheimer Scotland (https://www.alzscot.org/) (IG: @alzscot)

This week Kirsty and Naomi are discussing whether they prefer travelling alone or in a group, and the pros and cons of both. In typically Small Talk style they also indulge themselves in a tangent of discussing how they miss travelling at this time, but of course recognise that it is for the safety of everyone to stay at home. Don't forget to check out our Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website www.fancyablether.com 

This week Kirsty is joined by Naomi for a fan favourite episode style of a conversation with. In this conversation with episode Naomi and Kirsty discuss the UK's supposed 'migrant' crisis; how we can help people who have been affected by the fire in Moria right now; how to switch our language to be more people centred; and the ways in which we personally can stop dehumanising anyone who seeks refuge. 

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Help People Affected by Moira Now: https://shor.by/chooselove

What I'm Engaging With: Thick and Thin, Dedicate 24, Seasoning This UK, Nothing Means Everything 

Poem of the Week: 'Home' by Warsan Shire (IG: @warsanshiree, Twitter: @warsan_shire, Website: http://warsanshire.squarespace.com/)

Charity of the Week: Choose Love (https://choose.love/)

Places to look in order to create change: Follow Choose Love on Instagram for up to date accurate information (@chooselove), Find local charities such as The Welcoming (@welcomingedinburgh) and Refuweegee (@refuweegee), follow @instahangaf to stay educated 

This week Kirsty and Naomi, are joined by a special guest Emily Hopkins. This week they are discussing what are some small things that make your day. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether, and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com 

This week Kirsty is join by her Small Talk (new episodes every Wednesday) co-host Naomi Howell-Steven in a very exciting interview with a music legend: Robert Kool Bell, of course most known through the band Kool and the Gang. New episodes every Saturday, don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) 

Where to find Robert Kool Bell: Instagram (@mr.robertkoolbell), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Robert.Kool.Bell/), Le Kool Champagne (https://lekoolchampagne.com/)

What I'm Engaging With: Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/), Spotify and Headspace Student Deal (https://www.spotify.com/uk/headspace/student/)

Poem of the Week: 'Oh Music' (https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPkoX_FMG1/) by Sharma (@_thoughts_to_words)

Sharma's co-authored book: PRIDE: Accepting The True Self of You (http://store.thepaperpublication.com/index.php/product/pride-accepting-the-true-self-of-you-beat-narrative/)

Charity Spot of the Week: Kool Kids Foundation (https://www.koolkidsfoundation.org/)

What We're Reading Right Now: 'The Ungrateful Refugee' by Dina Nayeri, 'Six Four' by Hideo Yokoyama 

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they discuss what things they have been doing wrong most of their life, and what the supposed right way to do them is. Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website: www.fancyablether.com 

You can also find Kirsty (@keenkirsty_) and Naomi (@majestic_mayhem)  on Instagram.

Join Kirsty this week for our first ever Book Club and Untold Stories episode! This book club episode is all about 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, and our untold stories is about a badass British Muslim Spy from WW2 named 'Noor Inayat Khan. Stay tuned for new main series episodes every SATURDAY and new Small Talk episodes every WEDNESDAY. You can find us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or on our own website (www.fancyablether.com) 

Forum post for this month's book club: https://www.fancyablether.com/forum/general-discussions/august-book-club-where-the-crawdads-sing-by-delia-owens?origin=business_manager 

What I'm Engaging With: Off the Shelf Sheroe's piece (https://offtheshelf.com/2017/08/sheroes-15-incredible-stories-coolest-women-youve-never-heard/), All In One Education UK's Instagram (@allinoneeducationuk)

Charity of the Week: Scottish Book Trust (https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories) 

Further reading on 'Where The Crawdads Sing' and Delia Owens: Delia Owens' Website (https://www.deliaowens.com/), The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/jan/12/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens-review), Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/now-that-weve-all-read-where-the-crawdads-sing-can-we-talk-about-the-ending/2019/04/17/9ef35184-6074-11e9-9ff2-abc984dc9eec_story.html),  NY Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/21/books/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens.html), AJC (https://www.ajc.com/entertainment/books--literature/where-the-wild-things-are/QvNSePNsoQqYRQ4FIWKQZO/)

Where to buy 'Where The Crawdads Sing': Portobello Bookshop (https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/fiction/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-owens?rq=where%20the%20crawdads%20sing) or a local bookshop near you! 

Further reading on Noor Inayat Khan: Story told found on All In One Education UK here (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEG5g6ZDoK3/), BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/inayat_khan_noor.shtml), SWWEC (https://war-experience.org/lives/noor-inayat-khan-soe/), 'Code Name Madeleine: A Sufi Spy in Nazi-Occupied Paris' by Arthur J. Magida. 

Book for September's Book Club: 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty' by Florence Given

This week Naomi is join by special guest Megan O'Reilly as Kirsty had to take the week off due to starting her PGDE. So you can join Naomi and Megan to find out what they think an adult version of an ice cream truck would sell, and what song it would play! Don't forget to follow @fancyablether on Instagram and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com) for episode transcipts, exclusive content and more.