Time To Talk with Alex Holmes

Aaron Wallace is a force of nature.The Founder of a successful grooming company, Shear and Shine, Aaron came to the fore when in 2016 he launched his barbershop Shear & Shine Grooming for hair and skin care tailored towards the specific needs of Afro Caribbean men, born out of the Shear & Shine Barbershop in East Croydon.This week we discuss all things from growing the perfect beard, starting a business and what the universe means to us.We delve into the rabbit hole this week, so stay tuned to find out What Matters.Twitter:@aaronmwallace@shearandshineInstagram:@aaronmwallace@shearandshineJoin the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Siana Bangura joins me this week on What Matters!This week we have Siana Bangura joining us.A prolific speaker, Siana Bangura is an award-winning poet and performer, author, blogger and freelance journalist hailing from South East London.Her debut collection of poetry, ‘Elephant’, was published in May 2016 by the Haus of Liberated Reading.Adding to the list of things ‘Siana Does’ - we can add producer, working across film and theatre and is currently producing the upcoming film, ‘1500 & Counting’, investigating police brutality and deaths in custody in the UK, and founder and editor of Black Feminist platform, No Fly on the WALL.This week, we speak about freelance careers, combating oppression in the face and ultimately curating the career you want while filtering out the noise of social media.Welcome Siana, to What Matters.Siana Bangura:Twitter: @sianaarrghInstagram: @sianaarrghWebsite: sianabangura.comJoin the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This week on What Matters, we have Charlotte Cox.After spending 8 years working in one of the most prestigious and impressive law firms in the country, and 11 years in law - Charlotte Cox decided that she wanted to find value in what she does as a day-to-day career.Sneaking off to workout on her breaks at the same time her boss went to have lunch, she found that her health and career were heading in a direction she had no control over.Charlotte started FLYLdn several months ago and it has been thriving ever since. Listen to us discussing passion projects, corporate jobs and ways to balance your lifestyle.Welcome Charlotte to What Matters with Alex Reads.FLYLDN:Instagram - @FlyLDNWeb: flyldn.co.ukJoin the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Jonny Benjamin began having mental health problems at the age of 10 when he started experiencing auditory hallucination. He later developed depression at 16 and was eventually diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in his early 20s.Jonny’s book, The Stranger on The Bridge, tells the story of how he was saved from jumping off a bridge in London in 2008.This is an awe-inspiring conversation with a man who has had to struggle with a condition that has haunted him most of his life but has used that to become one of the most magnificent speakers and mental health advocates in the country.Welcome Jonny Benjamin to What Matters With Alex Reads.Join the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Claud Williams is the founder of Dream Nation.We discuss fighting comparisons, finding the dream, what goes into a gratitude post, fitness and meditation and religion and more.Have a listen to find out What Matters to us.Meet Claud here: claudwilliams.comJoin the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hello listeners,This week, I speak to YOU.I discuss my reasons for the podcast, what I experienced with social media, and explore what matters to me.Sincerely,Alex ReadsWelcome to What Matters With Alex Reads!Join me, Alex Reads, as I speak to a host of thought leaders, creatives, health experts and entrepreneurs about their personal journeys and how they embrace what matters to them.Tune into the show weekly!Join the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Welcome to What Matters With Alex Reads!Join me, Alex Reads, as I speak to a host of thought leaders, creatives, health experts and entrepreneurs about their personal journeys and how they embrace what matters to them.Tune into the show weekly!Join the community:#WhatMatters #WhatMattersPodcast #WhatMattersNewsletter: alexreads.co.uk/newsletterEmail: [email protected]: @AlexReadsTwitter: @AlexReads__Follow Alex Reads on Vero: https://get.vero.co/whatmattersWebsite: alexreads.co.ukExecutive producer and manager Clarissa Pabi--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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