




Ultra-endurance athlete, fitness model and speaker Sophie Grace Holmes was born with the (often) life-limiting disease cystic fibrosis. At age 19 her doctor told her she would was going die very soon. Now aged 29, Sophie is proving that having a determined mindset, a full appreciation of life and by taking consistent action to stay healthy and well, anything is possible. 



Listen to her incredibly inspiring journey on this episode.  Keep up with Sophie’s journey here. 



NB: this episode was recorded a day after the TV presenter Caroline Flack sadly took her own life. Reference is made to this but her name was not mentioned.  





The doctor gave me a death sentence; I climbed Kilimanjaro.  Sophie Grace Holmes

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Whether you’ve read Viola Davis’ book ‘Finding Me’ or not, you need to listen to this episode – particularly if you are a black woman. Viola shares her life story, it’s raw, heart-breaking at times, humorous in parts and ultimately filled with layers of resilience and triumphs. Listen to skin-care entrepreneur and I Natasha get into it. Welcome back to the Time to Glow Up Podcast.









Finding Me Book Review. Ep.1 S.5










I had the chance to catch up with one of the busiest ladies in fitness, Instagram celebrity Shelly ‘Fabulicious Fitness’ Palmer.



We had an intimate conversation about how she dealt with the loss of a baby. Listen to find out how the TV programme Minder, helped to catapult her out of her sadness and into a fulltime career where she gets to share her wisdom with other women.



Want to share this with others? Tell them they can listen via the website: www.timetoglowup.co.uk or download the Apple Podcast or TuneIn Radio apps or Amazon Music. Search for: Time to Glow Up and don’t forget to subscribe to automatically receive new episodes. Check Shelly out on Instagram at: @iamshellypalmer @pocketbook_of_redflags 

My Glow Up.” From Grief to Greatness – Shelly Palmer. Ep:4 S:5






Have you read the book ‘Dear Sis’? It is a series of short stories about childhood from black women. When I picked it up, I was immediately captivated – simply because never before had I heard stories like these from black women on such a scale. I admire them for sharing their cautionary tales about parental abandonment, resilient yet vulnerable mothers, boyfriend troubles, social services and so much more – there is so much to learn from! 



Immediately I invited 4 of the co-authors (Abigail Ohemaa Afriyie, Edith Wiredu, Monica Frempong & Lucy Ahatty) to speak about their experience. Listen to their fascinating journey to produce this book. Oh, and don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this episode. Go buy the book: Dear Sis: Childhood & Adolescence by Abigail Ohemaa Afriyie and co-authors from Amazon.  



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Conversation with ‘Dear Sis’ Authors. S:4 Ep:4






In this episode, I speak to author of ‘Kettorah and Autumn Scrolls of Light’ Sandra E. Carter.  



From her early beginnings as a rap artist in Birmingham, to now an established writer, Sandra frankly describes her fight to overcome her learning disability to go on to become one of the 4% of Black writers in the sci-fi fantasy genre. Definitely an inspiring listen.



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“I’m Proud.” Black Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Sandra E. Carter. S:4 Ep:3






I was so blown away and humbled as I heard Yvette Browne’s journey from an unsupported child with rock-bottom self-esteem to an at-peace, confident woman taking risks to reach her potential.



Throughout her life she has battled: teachers who called her ‘thick’, her dyslexia, anxiety and major self-doubt. However, despite her challenges, she always found a way to tune into the quiet but persistent whisper that told her ‘I know you’re scared but take the risk anyway.’



Yvette is now a highly sought-after therapist with a book on the way. She feels more self-assured than ever. Trust me, everyone needs a little Yvette in their lives.



If you’re looking to be uplifted, listen to this Time to Glow Up Podcast episode.



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The doctor gave me a death sentence; I climbed Kilimanjaro. Sophie Grace Holmes

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