أفضل بودكاسات Laura Weston (2024)

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#29 - Joy Is Resistance (Marina Barham & Amber Massie-Blomfield) 1:23:13

8d ago1:23:13

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Your friendly podcast about hope & anger, joy & rage, love & justice. Featuring Marina Barham, the co-founder and General Director of Al-Harah Theater talking about their work bringing joy to communities living in the West Bank of Palestine. We also interview Amber Massie-Blomfield about her new book 'Acts of Resistence' about the power of art to m…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Lynn Faces (Laura Horton & Peyvand Sadeghian) 22:26

26d ago22:26

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In this bonus episode, Henry chats with playwright Laura Horton and actor Peyvand Sadeghian up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Their show, Lynn Faces, is a funny, farcical and poignant new play, exploring the impact of abusive behaviour, the power of friendship and how silliness can be healing. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vand…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Emilia Elfrida (The Menstrual Cramps) 27:59

27d ago27:59

27:59

Emilia from queer punk band The Menstrual Cramps talks about the origins of their scrappy DIY band, their new EP and the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. This is a unedited version of the interview from episode #28. Check out that episode to hear a song chosen by Emilia inspired by the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. Find us on Facebook, Instagram…

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#28 - Don't Let Your Guard Down (The Menstrual Cramps & The Hangout Youth CIC) 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

We finally got rid of the Tories! But don't let your guard down, as we're still discussing hope & anger and social justice in these changing times. In this episode, Emilia from queer punk band The Menstrual Cramps talks about the Bands Boycott Barclays campaign. Lighting designer Jess Brigham contributes to the Freelance Feelings Factory. Billy and…

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#27 - The Activist Arts Manifesto (General Election special) 59:43

2M ago59:43

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With the 2024 Genral Election round the corner, we asked: What would you change about funding, structures and management of arts and culture? This is exactly what we put to actors, writers, directors, thratre-makers and musicians across the UK. In no particular order, you’ll hear ideas and provocations from: Dermot Daley, Boff Whalley, Lisa Holdswo…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Slash Fiction 31:41

3M ago31:41

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Slash Fiction are a south Yorkshire punk band whose new album 'We'll Hold This Line Until Hell Freezes Over' is a masterpiece of raw and wonderful anthems. Henry is joined by Niamh, Jess and Dan who discuss principles of Trade Unionism, DIY culture, solidarity and song-writing. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Palestine Unveiled art exhibition 26:56

3M ago26:56

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Natalie visited the Palestine Unveiled art exhibition, a one-day pop-up event at Cole's Gallery in the Leeds Corn Exhange. Celebrating solidarity through visual art and fund-raising for medical aid, Natalie met artists speak about their work and the vital importance of fund-raising. She speaks with artists Salma Kuhail, Mahgull Khan, Fatima Asad an…

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#26 - Friends of Salt and Revolution (Taqi Spateen, Juman Quneis & Jon Wakeman) 1:22:21

4M ago1:22:21

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"People of Leeds are friends of salt and revolution." Henry and Natalie visit East Street Arts and meet Juman Quneis and Taqi Spateen, with special thanks to the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. Juman is a film-maker from Ramallah in the West Bank whose documentary work has influenced Palestinian law. She's in the UK studying film and volunteering …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Richard Weston 30:53

4M ago30:53

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Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhead. Richard talks about his love for film, his own experiences of mental health as well as the importance of boxing clubs for working class communities. To listen to a song chosen by Richard, head o…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shareefa Energy 23:36

4M ago23:36

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Our full, unedited interview with poet and activist Shareefa Energy. We discuss her jounrey into performing, her work in the West Bank of Palestine and the power of political poetry. A poem performed by Shareefa and a song she selected can be heard on episode #25 of the Vandal Factory podcast 'Rage Is Valid'. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X an…

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#25 - Rage Is Valid (Shareefa Energy & Richard Weston) 1:41:13

4M ago1:41:13

1:41:13

Arts & activism, hope & anger, solidarity & rage! Henry & Natalie are back with an interview with indomitable poet and activist Shareefa Energy, who talks about her journey into performance poetry. Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhe…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Protest Photography 49:46

5M ago49:46

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For months in Leeds, a sparky crew of photographers and video-makers have been documenting the demos. They've been capturing moments of anger, grief, hope and community with the sharpest shots. We gathered a handful of these snappers to discuss technique, story-telling and camaradiere. You can find their inspiring photos on Instagram: imdmilo rache…

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#24 - Live at Manchester Punk Festival! (Erica Freas & Liv Wynter) 58:49

5M ago58:49

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We are the artists! We won't be silenced! Henry and Natalie storm MPF with a special live episode about hope, anger, arts and activism. The duo are joined by folk-punk shredder Erica Freas who plays a few tunes and talks about the value of softness to be powerful. Next up is Liv Wynter: punk poet, host, play-wright and musician. We talk about class…

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#23 - Decorated with Solidarity (Red Ladder & Music For Science) 1:24:56

6M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Henry and Natalie interview Elvi and Chris about We're Not Going Back, a powerful play about Women Against Pit Closures during the 1984-85 Miners Strike. Argentinian artists Florencia and Clare from Music For Science discuss how they collaborated with scientists. Natalie talks about her nourishing International Women's Day activities, and Henry sha…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shaymaa's Story 28:14

6M ago28:14

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Natalie talks to British-Palestinian Shaymaa Tannira who is desperately fundraising to help her family escape from Rafah, Gaza. Please donate whatever you can via her Go Fund Me page: https://gofund.me/82a0748c Shaymaa chooses to share two songs that have been giving her strength in recent months Habayebna by Angham and Ghorbet Watan by Mohammad Jn…

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#22 - A Protest Is A Performance (Andrew O'Neill & Johnny Campbell) 1:23:28

7M ago1:23:28

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Nat and Henry talk to two special guests: Occult metalhead comedian Andrew O'Neill about their 5-star show Geburah and trad folk singer Johnny Campbell about their latest album True North. Plus Cerys from Leeds band Ómoia introduces their track 'The Sickness'. Stick around for Henry & Nat's chewy chat about silence, messaging and impact in performa…

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Factory Floor Cuts: The Watermelon March 18:42

7M ago18:42

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Why did hundreds of protesters carry placards featuring watermelons through Leeds? Every Saturday, over 1000 people of different faiths, ages and backgrounds march to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the miltary occupation of Palestine. On February 10th 2024, not only did this march centre the story of the watermelon, it featured the first …

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#21 - It's Called The Struggle (Mark Thomas & Fold) 1:12:46

8M ago1:12:46

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Political theatre, anti-war music and protest poetry! Mark Thomas talks about England & Son, his one-man play by Ed Edwards about class, crime, capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth. Seth Mowshowitz from Fold discusses their latest single 'Forever War' about the Military Industrial Complex. Fold are a Leeds band amplifying humanitarian…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Crossgates Library Protest 15:56

8M ago15:56

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Saturday 6th January 2024 we attended an important community demonstration down our road. Crossgates Library is over 75 years old and for generations has been at the heart of this community in East Leeds. Unfortunately, due to 14 years of austerity and councils being desperate to balance the books, Leeds City Council have decided to sell the Librar…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Gill Crawshaw 30:10

8M ago30:10

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Gill Crawshaw is a curator who draws on her experience of disability activism to organise art exhibitions and events which highlight issues affecting disabled people. We discuss the history of the 19th century textile industry and her new book Rights Not Charity. Plus her exhibitions and her most recent project, Any work that wanted doing, bringing…

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#20 - Disability Arts & Activism Special 1:33:46

9M ago1:33:46

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ROAD TRIP! Henry and Natalie visited Manchester People's History Museum for the exhibition: Nothing About Us Without Us. How have disabled people used visual art, theatre, film and music to fight for equal rights, represention and survival in an ableist world? You'll hear from poet and artist Vince Laws about his powerful shrouds, part of his DWP D…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Marena Riyad (Kufiya Comedy) 39:51

9M ago39:51

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Marena Riyad is a Palestinian comedian, actress and Henna artist living in Dallas, Texas. She was a semi-finalist for the funniest comedian in Texas and was as a finalist for Miss Arab USA representing Palestine. She talks about the power of a story-teller and her artistry on stage working with an audience. Natalie and Henry talk about her Kufiya C…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 2) 50:41

9M ago50:41

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In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 2, Henry an…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 1) 58:01

9M ago58:01

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In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 1, Henry an…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Keith Saha (20 Stories High) 16:22

10M ago16:22

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Keith Saha is a writer and Co-CEO/Artistic Director of 20 Stories High Theatre Company based in Liverpool. We chatted to him after the performance of High Time & Dirty Monsters at Leeds Playhouse about the show. We discuss working on a 'state of the nation play', working with young people, making the show political, accessible and buzzing.…

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#18 - Live at Big Up Fest! (Community arts & activism) 1:02:27

10M ago1:02:27

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We're proud to present Vandal Factory's first podcast in front of a live audience! Recorded as part of BIG UP FEST at The Tetely in Leeds on 4th November 2023! We invited photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz to talk about their work in social change and community arts. Henry performs a brand new poem and Nat's provocation revolves around …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Peyvand Sadeghian 18:32

10M ago18:32

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We spoke to Peyvand straight after her show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Peyvand is a performer whose show, DUAL دوگانه is an award-winning solo show made in collaboration with a multi-national team featuring drag, animation, and the voice of Pedar (if you know, you know). It’s a show about being British, Iranian, stateless, as well as punky, …

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#17 - The Seeds and the Tools (Anti-fascism & political theatre) 1:12:50

12M ago1:12:50

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Political theatre, direct action and community projects! What a summer! Henry and Natalie talk about a community project with young people exploring food and injustice called SERVING UP. We reflect on the fight against the Far Right showing up in the local area. Problem Patterns introduce their banging punk song 'Letter of Resignation'. Henry repor…

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#16 - Black Lodge Press (Anarchist artwork is fun) 58:00

1y ago58:00

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CJ runs Black Lodge Press, creating radgey, spikey, angry, cheeky and bold artwork for posters, stickers, t-shirts and baby clothes. CJ talks about discovering street level Anarchist culture, getting into zine-making and gig-going, joining anti-austerity protests and what it means to create angry art. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as …

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#15 - Defiantly Compassionate (Queer theatre & strike action) 1:03:33

1y ago1:03:33

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It's been a tough old month at Vandal Factory HQ. Henry and Natalie celebrate the life of a dearly departed friend and talk about the latest wave of violence affecting the Freedom Theatre in Palestine. But we also play a new track by Fold, talk about the actors and writers strikes in America and chat with Libra, part of Middle Child/Milk Presents' …

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S2Ep6 - Exclusive Access (ft. Paul Clayton & Robin Morrissey) 21:16

1y ago21:16

21:16

Ashley finds herself right in the middle of the scoop of the century. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Paul Clayton, Robin Morrissey & Michael Marcus.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep5 - The Moo Loo (ft. Jamie Wilkes) 15:23

1y ago15:23

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Ashley brings up the rear, behind a pioneer at the vanguard of climate science. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Jamie Wilkes & Lucy Phelps.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep4 - Precious Little Luck (ft. Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj) 21:53

1y ago21:53

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Ashley may have got lucky last night, but that's all about to change. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Lucy Phelps, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Elsworthy & Raj Bajaj.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep3 - Curry Sauce (ft. Gaby French & Michael Marcus) 18:05

1y ago18:05

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Ashley visits old turf, and finds a new flame. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Gaby French, Michael Marcus & Lucy Phelps.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep2 - Dead Ringer (ft. Shazia Nicholls & Laura Morgan) 20:27

1y ago20:27

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Ashley meets Roger's new girlfriend, and gets handed a real tasty scoop. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan, Shazia Nicholls, Laura Morgan & Robin Morrissey.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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S2Ep1 - Fat Palm Sally (ft. Lucy Phelps) 16:25

1y ago16:25

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Ashley meets a sporting legend who turns out to be a real handful. Cast includes Bethan Cullinane, James Corrigan and Lucy Phelps.بقلم Mushi Mushi Productions

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#14 - Thrown back into the fray (Feminist poetry & ska-punk) 1:15:56

1+ y ago1:15:56

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Dani from Faintest Idea talks about their new ska-punk masterpiece. Performance poet Hannah Davies reads from her new collection Dolls. Plus we discuss student activism, current issues and Henry performs a classic poem that he's updated. It's all good fun for you lovely Raptors. Find us on X, Instagram and Facebook! Search ‘Vandal Factory Playlist’…

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#13 - Dance Like A Feminist (Social justice & environmentalism) 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

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We chat and dance with Bolshee CIC about the Dancefloor Project, about making nights out safe for everyone. Henry and Nat also discuss Dougald Hine's book At Work In The Ruins. What happens when there's no future to build towards? How do we make meaningful art and change in the wake of climate breakdown...and how do we keep dancing? Plus we play tr…

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#12 - Pay Up! (Political poetry & strike action) 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

Henry and Natalie speak to workers on strike on February 1st, marching and rallying in Leeds City Centre. Workers, and young people, speak from the heart about why they are fighting for better working conditions that will benefit us all. Henry and Natalie return to the Studio to interview Natalie Davies and Rachel Flint from People Poetry - a group…

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#11 - Common Altuism (Indie punk & feminist theatre) 1:03:44

2y ago1:03:44

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Fresh from the Seacroft Climate Forum, Henry and Nat ask how do we build nourishing, powerful and political spaces to connect and build community? The pair interview Evie Manning, Co-Artistic Director of Common Wealth Theatre, and Nathan Stephen-Griffith from functional power-pop band MARTHA. Evie talks about the company and their new show (You Are…

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A sort of 'Best of' - bites from episodes 1-10 51:04

2y ago51:04

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A few of our favourite moments, chats, provocations and poems from the first 10 episodes of the Vandal Factory show! Check out the full episodes for the meatier morsals. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (please). Search ‘Vandal Factory Playlist’ on Spotify for all previous stated "banging tunes"…

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#10 - It's getting hot in here / And I am dead inside (Anti-fascism & envrionmentalism theatre) 1:04:48

2y ago1:04:48

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Anti-Fascism, envriomentalism and community activism! Sharon Bailey talks about the Battle of Stockton, when in 1933 fascist Blackshirts were beaten back by the working class movement. The campaign talks about celebration and resistence in the 21st century. Hetty from Pigfoot Theatre chats about their new show, Hot In Here, touring to Leeds on Octo…

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#9 - AWWOOOOOOO!!! (Political theatre) 1:02:20

2y ago1:02:20

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Henry and Natalie return from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (#EdFringe) - with strong opinions (as always!). We met and recorded an interview with SHEWOLVES (awooo) a company (and play) about female friendship and solidarity. We talk about the difficulty in defining community/participatory/outreach arts work using François Matarasso. Henry Does Hi…

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020 Interview with Sheila - Parenthood turns your life upside down!! 25:10

2y ago25:10

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Loved sharing the mic with my first ever employee - Sheila!! We talked about parenthood, flexible working and being financial independent. I'm sure you will see why I choose to have her in my business. Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas about how to become more financially savvy in order to display great money habi…

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019 One Year in Business - My Lessons 14:13

2y ago14:13

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In this episode I am reflecting on what I have learnt after being in my business one year and what I wish I'd known sooner. Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas about how to become more financially savvy in order to display great money habits to your future generations. As I know how busy parenting can be this will b…

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#8 - Unionising Mermaids (Trade Unionism and Eco-activism) 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

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Art and activism! Together at last! Nat talks to professional mermaid and eco-artist Lucy Meredith about public space, theatre (and swimming pools) and the importance of benches. Meanwhile Henry reports back from the TUC march in That London. We have banging music, 15 year-old Mimi talks about her Suitcase Story and Henry Does His Own Thing (e.g. r…

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018 Top Financial Topics you might not have considered 14:14

2y ago14:14

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Whilst running my programme for teenagers I realised that some adults haven't considered some of the subjects I talk about regularly. Here are my top financial topics you need to have on your radar! You can find my money languages quiz at www.savvypeacocks.co.uk/five-money-quiz Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas ab…

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017 How to logistically calculate your pricing! 16:07

2+ y ago16:07

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In today's episode, I share the answer to one of the top questions that I get asked about most. Pricing is a logistical calculation, it shouldn't just be a number plucked out of the sky! Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas about how to become more financially savvy in order to display great money habits to your futu…

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016 What are multiple income streams and why are they so important? 14:19

2+ y ago14:19

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These next few episodes share the top questions that I get asked about most and are also a big subject in my Savvy Students Programme. Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas about how to become more financially savvy in order to display great money habits to your future generations. As I know how busy parenting can be …

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015 Interview with Laura Beddoe - Being a woman in business and life 33:42

2+ y ago33:42

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Laura talks to another Laura about specifically being a woman in business and life, what we need to consider and what is important to 'lean in to'. Money Savvy Parents podcast has been designed to give you some ideas about how to become more financially savvy in order to display great money habits to your future generations. As I know how busy pare…

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