Fancy A Blether?

Small Talk: Chaotic Life Updates

April 14, 2021 16:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week for a chaotic episode of us catching you up on our lives which naturally leads to many tangents. Don't forget to follow our instagram, join our facebook group and check out our website. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (GMT)

Life As A Black Scottish Woman with Nadine

April 12, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

This week Kirsty chats with the lovely Nadine from Seasoning This UK, all about her life as a Black Scottish woman as well as chatting more about Seasoning This UK and their throwback Thursday weekly ig feature. This episode is one you don't want to miss! You can find Seasoning This UK on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Instagram. You can also find Nadine on Instagram and her co-host Panashe! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and join our brand new facebook group, to join a community all abo...

Life As A Black Scottish Woman with Nadine

April 12, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

This week Kirsty chats with the lovely Nadine from Seasoning This UK, all about her life as a Black Scottish woman as well as chatting more about Seasoning This UK and their throwback Thursday weekly ig feature. This episode is one you don't want to miss! You can find Seasoning This UK on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Instagram. You can also find Nadine on Instagram and her co-host Panashe! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and join our brand new facebook group, to join a community all abo...

Small Talk: What is the Biggest Risk You've Ever Taken?

April 07, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week Naomi gets a little more comfortable behind the mic as she shares some anecdotes about the biggest risk she has ever taken and how it has changed her for the better. Kirsty will be returning to join her next episode but until then don't forget to share, follow and review this episode as well as check out our Instagram (@fancyablether) and website.

Small Talk: Returning to Work After Lockdown

March 31, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week Naomi flies solo for the first time while she talks about a topic she has had a lot of experience with other the past year: returning to work after furlough. She shares some tips on how to manage the transition from home to work life smoothly as well as how to keep in touch with the new you that you may have discovered during lockdown even when back at work. Please share, follow and review. Also check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Small Talk: Setting Boundaries and Why They Are Important

March 24, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about the big B word: boundaries. They delve into family, work, friend and romantic boundaries they have set as well as chatting about why they are crucial to our own health. If you listen for long enough you'll also get to witness the weird moment that happened when live recording firsthand. Please share, follow and review. Check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Small Talk: Setting Boundaries and Why They Are Important

March 24, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about the big B word: boundaries. They delve into family, work, friend and romantic boundaries they have set as well as chatting about why they are crucial to our own health. If you listen for long enough you'll also get to witness the weird moment that happened when live recording firsthand. Please share, follow and review. Check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Slowing Down with Sunandinii S Bansal

March 22, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week Kirsty is chatting to poet, writer, podcaster and speaker Sunandinii all about writing, the innovation generation, how the pandemic taught her to slow down and why average is just a word. You can check Sunandinii out on Instagram or check out her podcast: The Written Word here. Don't forget to follow, share and review this podcast and check out our Instagram, Facebook and website! Stay tuned for brand new episodes every Monday and Wednesay at 5PM (GMT). What I'm Engaging With: Op...

Slowing Down with Sunandinii S Bansal

March 22, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

This week Kirsty is chatting to poet, writer, podcaster and speaker Sunandinii all about writing, the innovation generation, how the pandemic taught her to slow down and why average is just a word. You can check Sunandinii out on Instagram or check out her podcast: The Written Word here. Don't forget to follow, share and review this podcast and check out our Instagram, Facebook and website! Stay tuned for brand new episodes every Monday and Wednesay at 5PM (GMT). What I'm Engaging With: Op...

Small Talk: Our Response to #NotAllMen

March 17, 2021 18:12 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi let you know their response to #NotAllMen as we do a deep dive into some heavy topics. TW: Mentions of suicide, sexual assualt, sexual harassement and sexual abuse. If this episode taught you something or made you feel validate we would love to know over on our instagram (@fancyablether). New Episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm.

Small Talk: Our Response to #NotAllMen

March 17, 2021 18:12 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi let you know their response to #NotAllMen as we do a deep dive into some heavy topics. TW: Mentions of suicide, sexual assualt, sexual harassement and sexual abuse. If this episode taught you something or made you feel validate we would love to know over on our instagram (@fancyablether). New Episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm.

Empowering Women with Camila Vola

March 15, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

This week Kirsty is talking to Camila Vola about all things podcasting and her newest podcast season: Women's March and chatting all about empowering women. You can find Camila's podcast here and it's instagram here. Don't forget to share, review and follow us and check out our instagram and website! Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (GMT). Sexual Harrasment Survey Mentioned: The Guardian's article What I'm Engaging With: 'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin W...

Empowering Women with Camila Vola

March 15, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week Kirsty is talking to Camila Vola about all things podcasting and her newest podcast season: Women's March and chatting all about empowering women. You can find Camila's podcast here and it's instagram here. Don't forget to share, review and follow us and check out our instagram and website! Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (GMT). Sexual Harrasment Survey Mentioned: The Guardian's article What I'm Engaging With: 'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin W...

Small Talk: Intersectional Feminism

March 10, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

As we recorded this on International's Womens Day and during Women's History Month (even though we think every day is international women's day and every month is women's history month), Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about intersectional feminism. This truly is not an episode you are going to want to miss! Don't forget to leave us a review, follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and spotify, and of course check out our website!

Small Talk: Intersectional Feminism

March 10, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

As we recorded this on International's Womens Day and during Women's History Month (even though we think every day is international women's day and every month is women's history month), Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about intersectional feminism. This truly is not an episode you are going to want to miss! Don't forget to leave us a review, follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and spotify, and of course check out our website!

Making Moxie Moves with B Sedgwick

March 08, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week Kirsty is chatting to B Sedgwick all about making moxie moves, about what that means, how to do it and also delving into her book: Moxie Moves: 10 Ways to Make a Powerful Difference. You can find B Sedgwick on Instagram, Facebook and her own website; and you can find her book here. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, leave a review, follow us on Spotify and check out our website. What I'm Engaging With: The Bold Type Small Business of the Week: Han Makes (@han_makes) Chari...

Small Talk: Being Single in a Pandemic

March 03, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting about what it's like to be single in a pandemic in the UK, and this episode gets juicy! Let us know if you'd like a part two by commenting on our instagram (@fancyablether), and while you are at it check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Small Talk: Being Single in a Pandemic

March 03, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting about what it's like to be single in a pandemic in the UK, and this episode gets juicy! Let us know if you'd like a part two by commenting on our instagram (@fancyablether), and while you are at it check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

How To Have A Successful Career with Kate Tudoreanu

March 01, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

This week Kirsty chats with career coach Kate Tudoreanu about how to find the right career for you, tips and tricks when job searching and also covers career shifting and also how to navigate the job market right now. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) or at our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacareeryoulove) or her Instagram page (@katetudoreanu) What I'm Engaging With: 'Alternate Endings' by Erin ...

How To Have A Successful Career with Kate Tudoreanu

March 01, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

This week Kirsty chats with career coach Kate Tudoreanu about how to find the right career for you, tips and tricks when job searching and also covers career shifting and also how to navigate the job market right now. Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) or at our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacareeryoulove) or her Instagram page (@katetudoreanu) What I'm Engaging With: 'Alternate Endings' by Erin ...

Small Talk: What Bad Habits Do You Wish You Could Stop?

February 24, 2021 19:59 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about bad habits they have but wish they could stop. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Small Talk: What Bad Habits Do You Wish You Could Stop?

February 24, 2021 19:59 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about bad habits they have but wish they could stop. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Solo Episode: Feeling Lost

February 22, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week Kirsty gets personal and vulnerable with you all for her first solo episode of 2021 where she shares with you a time she was completely lost in life as well as letting you know that's normal and there is no map to 'how to do life right'. Please share your thoughts on our instagram (@fancyablether), as well as reposting and reviewing us! You can also contact us on our website (www.fancyablether.com) What I'm Engaging With: 'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin Small Business Spotli...

Small Talk: What's Your Favourite Word?

February 17, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about words, which leads to the usual tangents and naturally Kirsty forgetting her story half way through telling it because that's where we're at in this lockdown. Don't forget to repost and leave us a review, you can also follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or check out our website (fancyablether.com).

Healing Emotionally with Zali

February 15, 2021 17:04 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

This week Kirsty talks to Zali about how to heal emotionally in order to live a life of purpose. Zali is an intuitive awakening mentor who works with women to help them heal emotionally. Don't forget to repost if your listening to the podcast and leave us a review, you can also check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether) and on our website (fancyablether.com). You can find Zali on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/energybyzali), instagram (@energybyzali) or her website (energybyzali.c...

Small Talk: What do you like to cook the most?

February 10, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about cooking which naturally leads to Naomi's air fryer obsession, and how Kirsty is a rule follower in the kitchen. Let us know on instagram (@fancyablether) if you are a rule follower or rebel in the kitchen and what you like cooking! And check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

Small Talk: What do you like to cook the most?

February 10, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi are talking all about cooking which naturally leads to Naomi's air fryer obsession, and how Kirsty is a rule follower in the kitchen. Let us know on instagram (@fancyablether) if you are a rule follower or rebel in the kitchen and what you like cooking! And check out our website (www.fancyablether.com)

January Book Club: Midnight Library

February 08, 2021 18:03 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

Join Kirsty this week as she chats with one of her best friends Hannah all about January's book: The Midnight Library. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and you can also find hannah there (@hannahmatheson). 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig Charity of the Week: Scottish Book Trust Next month's book: 'The World's Wife' by Carol Ann Duffy

Fancy A Blether?: Curiosity Conversations with Jonathan Rivera

February 01, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by Jonathan Rivera to talk all about curiosity conversations, and what it means to be a conversational activist. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Jonathan on Instagram (jonthan.rivera17) or email him ([email protected]). Poem of the Week: 'What It's Like to Be You' by Beaut Writings (@beautwritings) Positive News Story of the Week: Scottish Postman Quits His Job A...

Fancy A Blether?: Curiosity Conversations with Jonathan Rivera

February 01, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by Jonathan Rivera to talk all about curiosity conversations, and what it means to be a conversational activist. Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). You can find Jonathan on Instagram (jonthan.rivera17) or email him ([email protected]). Poem of the Week: 'What It's Like to Be You' by Beaut Writings (@beautwritings) Positive News Story of the Week: Scottish Postman Quits His Job A...

Small Talk: What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?

January 27, 2021 17:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi discuss what animal they would like to be reincarnated as. In typical Small Talk fashion, Kirsty comes up with several animals as she is just that indecisive and Naomi leads us onto many tangents surrounding food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether)

Small Talk: What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?

January 27, 2021 17:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi discuss what animal they would like to be reincarnated as. In typical Small Talk fashion, Kirsty comes up with several animals as she is just that indecisive and Naomi leads us onto many tangents surrounding food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether)

Solving Conflict and Building Self Awareness with Jenn Whitmer

January 25, 2021 16:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by Jenn Whitmer and they discuss the importance of building self awareness, how to solve conflict in the workplace and in your daily life and ennegrams. You can find Jenn on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also get involved with Jenn and check out her resources here: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies. Don't forget to check out our instagram (@fancyablether). Charity of the Week : Dressember (https://www.dressember.org/) Positive News Story of the Week: ...

Solving Conflict and Building Self Awareness with Jenn Whitmer

January 25, 2021 16:45 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by Jenn Whitmer and they discuss the importance of building self awareness, how to solve conflict in the workplace and in your daily life and ennegrams. You can find Jenn on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can also get involved with Jenn and check out her resources here: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies. Don't forget to check out our instagram (@fancyablether). Charity of the Week : Dressember (https://www.dressember.org/) Positive News Story of the Week: ...

Small Talk: How do you celebrate your birthday?

January 20, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today is our host: Kirsty's birthday, so naturally we had to make sure our small talk topic of the week related to that. So tune in to listen to Kirsty and Naomi chat about what they do for their birthdays normally and what they did/are doing in lockdown for them! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).

Being a Woman in Sport with Essi Aittasalo

January 18, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Join Kirsty this week as she chats with Essi Aittasalo about the need for equality for women in sports. As well as what key players are starting to realise this now, and what we can all do to create change. They also discuss what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated sport in an inspiring and motivating episode, that will leave you wanting to create change. You can find Essi on her personal instagram (@ezzii) and a hockey account she runs: BUIHA Development (@buihadev) Don't forget to...

Episode 21: Small Talk//If you won the lottery, what would you splurge on first?

January 13, 2021 17:01 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they talk about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery, and as per usual go on some tangents including what a mess the UK is currently, Romeo the alpaca and goat yoga. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).

Episode 21: Small Talk//If you won the lottery, what would you splurge on first?

January 13, 2021 17:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they talk about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery, and as per usual go on some tangents including what a mess the UK is currently, Romeo the alpaca and goat yoga. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com).

Fancy A Blether: Welcome to Season 3!

January 10, 2021 17:34 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This week Kirsty gives you a quick catch up on her life, her 2021 goals and January goals and what is to come in Season 3! Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com) Chidera Eggerue's Instagram: @theslumflower Continue The Voice's zine: www.continuethevoice.com/zine

Fancy A Blether: Welcome to Season 3!

January 10, 2021 17:34 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

This week Kirsty gives you a quick catch up on her life, her 2021 goals and January goals and what is to come in Season 3! Don't forget to follow us on instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com) Chidera Eggerue's Instagram: @theslumflower Continue The Voice's zine: www.continuethevoice.com/zine

Episode 20: Chaotic 2020 Trivia Featuring Lex and Euan

January 01, 2021 20:46 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

This episode was recorded live on new year's eve, or for all you Scots out there: Hogmanay. Kirsty and Naomi were joined by their friends Lex and Euan for an episode of chaos and a lot of hilarity, it's certainly one you don't want to miss! Don't forget to check us out on Instagram (@fancyablether), and join us on Wednesdays and Saturdays every week for new episodes!

Episode 19: Small Talk//Christmas Traditions

December 18, 2020 16:02 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi explain where they have been the past few weeks and talk all about Christmas traditions and what's been going on with them recently. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)

Episode 19: Small Talk//Christmas Traditions

December 18, 2020 16:02 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week Kirsty and Naomi explain where they have been the past few weeks and talk all about Christmas traditions and what's been going on with them recently. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)

Episode 18: Small Talk//If you could marry an inanimate object, what would you marry?

November 26, 2020 21:43 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about what inanimate objects they would marry if you could marry one. An episode full of plenty of laughs and a few delerious hosts, you don't want to miss this one! Let us know what you would choose on our Instagram (@fancyablether).

Season 2, Episode 18: Sustainable Fashion with Emily Hopkins

November 22, 2020 21:45 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Join Kirsty this week as she chats to sustainable textiles designer Emily Hopkins all about the world of sustainable fashion. Don't forget to forget to follow @fancyablether. You can find Emily on Instagram and her work on Etsy. Poem of the Week: 'An Example of What We Shouldn't Do' by Wilson Oryema Positive News of the Week: Rotten Veg Puts the Green in Green Energy Charity of the Week: WWF

Season 2, Episode 18: Sustainable Fashion with Emily Hopkins

November 22, 2020 21:45 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Join Kirsty this week as she chats to sustainable textiles designer Emily Hopkins all about the world of sustainable fashion. Don't forget to forget to follow @fancyablether. You can find Emily on Instagram and her work on Etsy. Poem of the Week: 'An Example of What We Shouldn't Do' by Wilson Oryema Positive News of the Week: Rotten Veg Puts the Green in Green Energy Charity of the Week: WWF

Episode 17: Small Talk//What are the top 3 things on your bucket list?

November 18, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join Kirsty and Naomi this week as they chat about all things bucket lists including Kirsty's childhood bucket list! An episode you won't want to miss. Let us know what's on your bucket list on our Instagram (@fancyablether).

Season 2, Episode 17: Handling Grief with Fiona Sturrock

November 15, 2020 18:28 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by grief specialist, Fiona Sturrock to talk about ways to handle grief and discuss what grief really is. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). Where to find Fiona: Website (https://seedsofgrief.com/), Mighty Network (https://the-seeds-of-grief.mn.co/) What I'm Engaging With: Trial 4 Poem of the Week: 'Another Year Around the Sun' by Kirsty Taylor Charity Spot of the Week: The Lavender Trust P...

Season 2, Episode 17: Handling Grief with Fiona Sturrock

November 15, 2020 18:28 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

This week Kirsty is joined by grief specialist, Fiona Sturrock to talk about ways to handle grief and discuss what grief really is. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@fancyablether) and check out our website (www.fancyablether.com). Where to find Fiona: Website (https://seedsofgrief.com/), Mighty Network (https://the-seeds-of-grief.mn.co/) What I'm Engaging With: Trial 4 Poem of the Week: 'Another Year Around the Sun' by Kirsty Taylor Charity Spot of the Week: The Lavender Trust P...

Episode 16: Small Talk//What is the weirdest food combination you've ever tried?

November 12, 2020 17:58 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Naomi and Kirsty are talking all about weird food combinations they've had which naturally leads to one of their usual tangents, food in general. Head to Instagram (@fancyablether) to let us know the weirdest food(s)/food combinations you've tried. While you are at you can also check out our website! (www.fancyablether.com)

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