Let’s Get Active y’all.

Self-care is what we need right now – and physical wellness plays a big part. In episode 010, we talk with Coach Hernsy. If you’ve been to one of his fitness classes in Amsterdam or Dubai, you know he brings a unique energy to each and every workout.

We ask him how he got into fitness, why it’s important to keep moving during lockdown and the transition from in-person to virtual coaching. Plus, hear a bit about the workout series he’s making for TQTB, Let’s Get Active.

Credits: Obi Mgbado, Marie-Anne Leuty

‘Wellness with Haroun’ is a mini-series from The Quick + The Brave exploring wellbeing and self-care during the coronavirus lockdown.

In this first episode, Marie-Anne speaks with psychologist Haroun from BraveKey Therapy about adjustment and working from home.

From the macro to the micro, they discuss the psychological impact on society at large to the individual, through to what routines can help to create an effective – and safe – day working from home.

Credits: Obi Mgbado, Marie-Anne Leuty, Armina Stepan

Disclaimer: All TQTB productions at this time respect measures related to social distancing as outlined by the Dutch authorities.

As the Dutch government extends special measures to flatten the curve until 28th April 2020, Obi and Marie-Anne talk about what we’re seeing in the Netherlands and across the globe and how we continue to process the effects of coronavirus.

Plus a call to action to creatives as The Quick + The Brave looks to support them with an outlet – while staying physically distant – right now.

Disclaimer: All TQTB productions at this time respect measures related to social distancing as outlined by the Dutch authorities.

Marie-Anne and Obi try to articulate some of the whirlpool of thoughts we (and likely, you) have had over the past few weeks due to COVID-19.

What paradoxes have come about due to this pandemic?

How do we protect and support our most vulnerable people?

What on Earth, generally, is going on?

We can’t answer ANY of these questions. But we’re chatting about it anyhow.

Marie-Anne interviews Sharri, founder of inclusive music agency Delia Bookings, based in Amsterdam.

She champions the weird and the wonderful in electronic music. Her many musical influences combine with core values about inclusivity and representation. The result? A damn good party and a roster of artists from London to Glasgow to Nairobi.

Plus, get a sneak peek of what Delia Booking’s first time at the ADE festival.

Music cred: @KMRU

Londoner Obi talks to Stella and Trish about their first ever Notting Hill Carnival. 

We get the lowdown on the parades, sound systems, wardrobe malfunctions and how to properly ask a women to dance (courtesy of Stella).

Get a pen and paper, you'll want to write these down.

Marie-Anne interviews stylist Stella. 

A native New Yorker living in Rome with a sixth sense for sniffing out a bargain, Stella talks about her favourite Amsterdam spots for unique thrift finds, top tips for flea market success and – of course – takes on a styling challenge.

Will Stella deliver and find a vintage triple denim outfit? 

Find out right now…

Music: Chocolate Wolf

Renee and Obi re-cap the buzz of Afropunk Paris. 

Renee jumped on the Thalys to the French capital to soak up the music and culture of one of the most exciting events in Europe's Afrocentric calendar. 

Get your shaku shaku on.

Marie-Anne and Cuba chat about Kwaku Festival. 

What started as a community football tournament in the 1970s has morphed into one of the Netherlands' biggest festivals, attracting 300,000 visitors per year to south-east Amsterdam. 

The BBQ ain't bad either.

Welcome to the first podcast from The Quick + The Brave.

Marie-Anne and Cuba re-cap King's Day 2019 (yeah, we inundated you with orange on Insta) and touch on what TQTB is all about: culture, diversity, music and self-care.