In this conversation I chat to Alex, a live music promoter and founder of Women Connect, discusses her experiences in the music industry and the challenges she has faced. She highlights the difficulties of arranging events, including managing guest lists and accessibility in venues. Alex also shares her journey into the music industry and the importance of diversity and inclusion. She discusses the challenges faced by young artists and the impact of mental health in the industry. Finally, she talks about Women Connect and their mission to empower women and non-binary individuals in the creative industry. The conversation explores the importance of taking a step back and prioritizing mental health. It emphasizes the value of utilizing annual leave and creating a supportive work environment. The discussion also touches on the challenges of FOMO and missing out on work due to chronic illness. The rising cost of living and accessibility issues in public transportation are highlighted. The conversation concludes with a focus on living with type 1 diabetes and the benefits of technological advancements in diabetes management. In this conversation, Alex and Charlie discuss the effects of high and low blood sugar levels, including the impact on the eyes. Alex shares her personal experience of mismanaged diabetes leading to blindness and the importance of regular check-ups. They also discuss the diagnosis journey of gastroparesis, a condition that affects the movement of food through the digestive system. Alex shares her experience of multiple hospital admissions before receiving a diagnosis. The conversation concludes with a discussion about public transport etiquette, particularly the frustration of crowded trains and the need for consideration and awareness.
Where to find Alex
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetalex/
X: https://twitter.com/planetalex_
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraampofo/
Website: https://planetalex.co/
WomenConnect UK linktr.ee/WomenConnectUK
Time stamps
00:00 Intro
00:41 Welcome to Alex
01:10 Music Promotion
03:49 How did you end up in the Music Industry
05:10 Venues Accessibility
08:39 Do you work in any specific genre
10:31 What genre is your favourite
11:26 Racial Difficulty in the Music Industry
13:18 Friend of Different Colour
14:59 Being LGBTQ+ in black culture
18:44 Women Connect
21:37 Mental Health in Music
26:46 FOMO and Mental Health
29:54 Cost of Living
31:27 Toilet Saga
36:27 Type 1 Diabetes and Gastroparesis
41:06 Pump and Tracker - Technology Magic
45:48 Type 1 Vs Type 2
53:16 Diagnosis of Gastroparesis
57:25 NHS and TESTS
01:00:03 Gimme the Anti-Biotics
01:02:25 Thank you for coming on
01:04:07 I hate public transport
01:08:46 Where to find Alex
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