Ready, Steady...Give Up!

This week we talk to our cousins, Kelly and Ashley, about their start-up business Vera Rose, about working for yourself, working for your identity and mental health, the hard bits, and navigating a saturated marketplace.Find Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handmadesomersetJoin our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

This week we really prove how truly behind we all are! This episode was recorded way back in April when the UK initially eased lockdown restrictions - however, we thought a lot of our thoughts around it were still valid.What are your thoughts on lifting restrictions? Going back to work? Leaving the kids?

This week we are joined by our (now, officially since recording!) sister-in-law Laura, who is a calm and collected lockdown bride. Have you had to postpone or cancel your wedding? Let us know your stories! Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

This week we get all scientific (not really!) as we discuss why we are who we are with our guest Esme. Why are we left handed? Why do we drink too much? And what can we do to stop our kids becoming serial killers?!Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

Following the last 2 episodes where we discussed pregnancy and birth stories, we are now delving into baby's first 6 months - it's mostly about ruined nipples, holes in c-section scars, and periods, so enjoy that.Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

TW: In this episode we tell our birth stories which may be triggering for someCome along with us this week as we discuss health visitors (annoying or necessary?!), induction, labour and C Sections. Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

TW: In this episode, we are discussing pregnancy and trying to conceive, which may be sensitive topics for some.Join us as we laugh and lament over our pregnancy stories, preparing for baby and how to handle hormones (or not, Shannon...!).Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

This time we are talking about our home lives, what home means, and we harp on about cleaning A LOT (but in an interesting way...! ). AND we have a guest!Usually our podcast is released fortnightly, so this is an extra special WELCOME to all our wonderful Give Uppers who have joined us so far. Don't forget to like and subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode.Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.

The first episode of Ready, Steady...Give Up! We introduce ourselves, what we do and what drove us to make a podcast. Join our Facebook group RSGU The Pod to continue the conversation and to tell us your stories. Music by the wonderful multi talented Chloe Mannerings, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0...​, https://www.instagram.com/cleomusic1/​, https://www.facebook.com/cleomusic1/​). Sound editing by Steve Watson and Shannon.