Dahlia is joined by ITV Weather Presenter Jo Blythe to talk about the British public's favourite topic of conversation - the weather!

Topics in this episode include:

television

media

fashion

style

parenting

confidence

clothes

career

career development

Dahlia is joined by Alistair Vince, Co-Founder and Chief Botherer at Watch Me Think.

Alistair and Dahlia's conversation centres around Mark Fisher's quote 'Nobody is bored, everything is boring.' They discuss why we are so obsessed with our bright and shiny smart phones and the idea that the overload of content is overstimulating but lacks true inspiration.

Alistair explains that the way we are now consuming content has dramatically changed the way we shape our perspective of the world and what this means for how we shape our own thoughts and opinions.

The conversation starts and finishes with a pair of orange jeans and how they were Alistair's way of standing out, perhaps shaping a part of who he is today.

An incredibly thought provoking conversation that will make you want to question your news channels, turn your phone to greyscale mode and get out for a walk.

This conversation includes the following topics:

consumption

fashion

clothes

style

media

healthandwellness

technology

What is the need for fashion to be inclusive?

Every morning we wake up and get dressed, sometimes planning our outfit details meticulously and sometimes on autopilot. It is something we do everyday and whilst we might have considered our outfit, often the physical act of dressing requires little thought.

Dahlia is joined by Dr Jo Gooding to discuss the growing recognition that fashion is not always fit for purpose and 'Getting dressed' isn't always easy.

Jo is a Design Historian and one of the co-founders of StyleAbility, an organisation focused on working with brands to help make fashion inclusive for everybody.

Dahlia and Jo discuss the progress in the industry so far to create adaptive ranges and drive inclusion - whilst also recognising how much more work there is to do.

Jo is an alumna of Northumbria University and the Royal College of Art. She is a Zinc fellow, a member of the Global Disability Innovation hub’s expert bench, and a signatory to the design manifesto “Super Normal Design for Extraordinary bodies.”

Topics in this conversation include:

inclusion

diversity and inclusion

fashion

style

clothes

disability

Coffee drinking is one of the most fashionable trends of the last few years.

How stressed would you feel if you knew the risks in the coffee supply chain and the volatile future of coffee?

Pour yourself a 'Cup of Ambition' and tune into this episode of the podcast with Holly Kragiopoulos founder and owner of North Star Coffee Roasters 

Dahlia met Holly in May 2023 and heard the story of North Star Coffee and how with her partner Alex she had set out to build an impact led organisation.

Holly's story of building an impact first business encourages listeners to think about how larger

We discuss the fact that sustainability has become a fashionable corporate buzzword and Holly challenges

'We would be sustaining systems and processes that have never worked so our mission at North Star is to

The conversation includes the company story right from source, what it truly means to be a B Corp and what it takes to create an impact led organisation culture from day

Holly shares her reflections on the journey so far and what is next for North Star, sharing the passion and vibrancy of the coffee culture she has been part of in Leeds.

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Dahlia is joined by Rhona Berengut to discuss ‘Why do we all think we are stressed?

This episode steps away from the usual conversation about

Dahlia talks about being a student in Rhona's Organisational Behaviour Class and learning about the fact stress doesn't exist as a 'tangible' thing on it's own.

'And you said something I will never forget "There is no such thing as stress." I stopped in my tracks – at that minute it was possibly the most stressful thing I had ever heard.

Dahlia and Rhona discuss what stress actually is and how it can impact us both physically and mentally. They discuss the four different types of stressors that cause us to think we are stressed and give an example of how these might show up in our lives and how we can become more conscious of them to better manage how we feel.

Dahlia and Rhona discuss tips for anticipating, managing and overcoming these encounters and situations, with Rhona describing stress as a ball of string we need to untangle to get to the root cause of the issue. She shares tips on how to manage specific stressors and the patterns that identify when they may appear.

The conversation ends with reflections from both Rhona and Dahlia on how to identify and manage stressors over time and a personal reflection from Rhona on her time teaching Organisational Behaviour.

Dahlia kicks off Season Two of the podcast with Fashion Business Consultant, Lecturer and Business Mentor Sasha Ramdoo.

Did you know that the first Saturday of January is known as ‘Sunshine Saturday’. December is statistically the most stressful month of the year and as we move into January people are starting to think about how much they need a holiday and are looking for their next break. On ‘Sunshine Saturday’ we are incredibly likely to start researching or even book a holiday as we think about where we might

As well as seeking sunshine people are also

Dahlia and Sasha discuss the joy of swimwear and how to feel well dressed (and not stressed) on the beach. We look at how to seek joy in your swimwear and how to use swimwear for body confidence, getting comfortable in

Dahlia asks Sasha about how she as a buyer got into the

Sasha has over 20 years of fashion buying experience across a number of categories and has specialised in Swimwear and Lingerie. Sasha’s work includes supporting small start-ups, partnering with established retailers and

The conversation ends with Dahlia and Sasha sharing their

The conversation ends with a commitment from Dahlia and Sasha to find the joy in wearing swimwear and a quick lightning round where Sasha shares the theme song to her wardrobe and answers the ultimate question 'Stressed or Well Dressed?'

Dahlia wraps up season 1 with a conversation with Paul Abbott, author of 'Events Are Easy' and coach. With Christmas around the corner and the party season in full swing, Dahlia and Paul discuss how to get comfortable at events and (as is always the case with the podcast!) what on earth to wear to different occasions.

Paul talks about the role of the event manager in creating an inclusive atmosphere. His analogy of the 'Corporate Cuddle' helps to demonstrate the level of welcome that is often needed to put people at ease when they show up in new situations.

The conversation includes how to unpick the dress code, how to make the event work for you and what to do when you just want to hover by the buffet table. Dahlia and Paul reflect on the events that they have enjoyed the most and why they were so memorable.

Paul's thoughts on stringent dress codes and the need for a specific 'look' or a mandatory Christmas jumper are met with very clear feedback: 'Give me space to have creativity in my wardrobe'

Listen, enjoy and rock up at your next event with purpose.