Time to Glow Up

Time to Glow Up episodes:

• 05.29.2022

  Finding Me Book Review. Ep.1 S.5

  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...

  
• 04.10.2021

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

  
• 02.28.2021

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

  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...

  
• 02.07.2021

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

  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...

  
• 01.24.2021

  “…Terrified but Went for it Anyway” Yvette Browne S:4 Ep:2

  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...

  
• 01.02.2021

  10 Ways to Cope with Difficult Times S:4 Ep: 1

  We are arguably at the worst time in this corona virus pandemic. The highest number of people are dying daily. We are being told to not socialise, shops and businesses are being closed, we cannot live life as we would...

  
• 11.07.2020

  21 Lockdown Glow Up Activities to Improve your Mood S:3 Ep:5

  England is experiencing yet another lockdown and people are feeling that Covid 19 Anxiety. Somehow, mentally it seems people are feeling this one more than the first. So, what can you do to stop feeling lonely, bored, frustrated, sad etc? I...

  
• 09.13.2020

  “She’s not Coming to School Ever Again!” Annetta Paps-King S:3 Ep: 4

  “She’s not coming back to school again.” These searing words are branded into the mind of Annetta Paps-King, co-founder of charity Sponsor a Gambian Girl. At the age of 14 her Gambian friend was ripped from the education system to...

  
• 08.29.2020

  “…abused, sectioned & diagnosed… but nothing is forever.” Latoya Brobbey – S:3 Ep:3

  This is a must listen for all. Hear socialprenuer Latoya Brobbey as she speaks candidly about her journey through abuse, divorce, being diagnosed used with bipolar disorder, being sectioned and more. Knowing that Black people in the U.K. are 4 times...

  
• 08.15.2020

  The Colourism Conversation

  It’s BEEN time for THAT conversation. Choreographer Ronke Fadare and health and wellness specialist Kara Thomas join host Rebbecca Hemmings to discuss colourism. This is often a taboo subject in Black and Asian communities. How does your skin tone affect...

  
• 08.01.2020

  “I’m 100% Comfortable… I am not Ashamed.” Sasha Redwood. S3: Ep1

  *** Warning*** This podcast contains a description of abuse suffered as a child. On 16th July 2020, Sasha Redwood, Director of the popular hair brand Chix & Dolls, made an almighty online revelation that stunned close ones, supporters and strangers alike....

  
• 05.30.2020

  Ask the Experts: Lockdown Hair & Beauty Tips S:2 Ep: 8

  Top left: Yinka Amure, bottom left: Monica Frempong, right: Nicola Christopher Why shouldn’t I use Dax on my scalp! How do I get rid of ingrowing facial hair? What can I do with these hangnails? These were the type of questions,...

  
• 05.16.2020

  Time to Glow Up Quiz

  Host and founder of Time to Glow Up, Rebbecca Hemmings leads this fun quiz all based around the concept of the glow up. Test your knowledge on all things related to transforming glowfully. This includes questions on health, fitness, personal...

  
• 05.02.2020

  First Time Mother at Age 50 – Diana Williams – S:2 Ep: 6

  Diana Williams became the mother to twin boys at age 50, on her own by double donor insemination. Her story of success was featured in UK national newspapers in 2015. In this episode Diana speaks about trying to get pregnant...

  
• 04.18.2020

  21 Ways to Keep your Feminine Glow During Lockdown S:2 Ep:5

  Being on lockdown offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in your femininity and indulge in taking care of yourself. Whether you are new to this, or just need refreshing, these 21 methods are sure to keep...

  
• 04.04.2020

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

  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...

  
• 03.24.2020

  Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety with Wale Oladipo S:2 Ep:3

  Learn how to find coping tools to deal with anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with psychotherapist, author and director of Mindbody Breakthrough, Wale Oladipo. In this interview, Wale speaks about how stress affects the brain, what you can do...

  
• 03.22.2020

  Coping During these Unprecedented Times

  Realising the widespread panic and distress being experienced by people around her, Rebbecca shares vital coping strategies proven to help to deal with the mental and emotional impact of adversity. This episode came directly from a Facebook live video she made in...

  
• 03.07.2020

  What I’ve Learnt about Trauma. Rebbecca Hemmings S:2 E:1

  As an introduction to the second series of the Time to Glow Up Podcast, Rebbecca shares her learning on trauma. After overcoming her cancer experience, Rebbecca has become fascinated with how trauma and recovery works. After attending a Mindbody Breakthrough...

  
• 02.08.2020

  Having 20k Followers on Instagram was Hurting Me Mentally

  Social media expert Georgiana, bravely shares how her use of Instagram fuelled her self-defeating and destructive eating disorder. Gain insight into how she realised the need for change, the actions she took to fight back and how she is...

  
• 02.01.2020

  “I didn’t Beat Cancer to be in this Mundane Job” Rachel Johnson S:1 Ep:5

  Be inspired by how Rachel dealt with the brutalising effects of radiotherapy to treat her head and neck cancer at age 28. Losing her hair and having a blistered and burned face from the radiotherapy, left Rachel a virtual recluse...

  
• 01.25.2020

  “One Day I Thought, I’m Back!” Sharon Jones S1 Ep:4

  Actress, music artist and director Sharon Jones, talks frankly about business, friendships and how she regained her confidence following wave after wave of untimely deaths and deep betrayal.

  
• 01.18.2020

  “My Difficult Past Drives Me (towards success)” Tinashe Sibanda S:1 Ep: 3

  Hear how this 25-year-old Forex Trader and entrepreneur is killing it right now in Birmingham, with amongst other ventures: co-owning Nakira Restaurant and Bar and Bantu African Restaurant (the only African fine dining restaurant outside of London). However, his drive comes from a...

  
• 01.11.2020

  Following Your Yes. Interview with Lindsay Jay S1: Ep:2

  Fitness presenter and Yogafit Retreat co-director Lindsay Jay talks with host Rebbecca Hemmings about her physical and emotional journey from the hustle and bustle of the UK, to the serene shores of Ibiza Spain. Driven by a desire of a...