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Fancy A Blether?

Kirsty Taylor and Naomi Howell-Stevenredcircle.com
Join 24 year old Kirsty Taylor as she discovers how to survive and maybe even thrive, throughout your turbulent twenties in the turbulent twenties, by chatting to a myriad of guests. We welcome listeners of all ages because does your turbulent twenties ever actually end? You can also enjoy our short series: Small Talk every Wednesday, where Kirsty is joined by co-host Naomi Howell-Steven for a natter about all kinds of topics ranging from weather to wonders of the world to capitalism and much, much more.
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Episodes

Blogging and Educating with Annika Cunningham

This week for the last episode of the season, Kirsty is chatting with Annika Cunningham about teaching and being a blogger and how she balances the two with family life and being in her twenties. You can find Annika on her blog and on Instagram ( @annika.brea ). You can follow along with all things FAB on facebook , our website and Instagram . Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you can be the first to listen to season 4 when it comes on August 16th! What I'm Engaging With: ' Bright Y...

Jul 26, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Small Talk: Live in London

WE ARE LIVE IN LONDON BABY! For the first time ever, Small Talk is comig to you live and we basically fill you in on Kirsty and Naomi's time together in London so far. It may be our most chaotic episode yet, but we know you love the chaos. To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram , the facebook group and our website . Don't forget to review, share and follow/subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode!...

Jul 15, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Life As A Young Poet with Noelle Darilek

This week Kirsty is chatting with Noelle Darilek about what it is like to be a young poet. They also discuss growing through your twenties, networking tips, dealing with rejection and the world of poetry in general! You can check out Noelle on Instagram and you can buy her two books here . To follow along with all things FAB head to our Instagram , website or Facebook group . Don't forget to leave a review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! What I'm Engaging With: ' Nine Perfect ...

Jul 05, 202144 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Small Talk: How Our Priorities Have Changed Throughout The Years

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about how their priorities have changed since they were younger as well as which ones have stayed the same! Don't forget to keep up to date with all things FAB on Instagram , the facebook group and website . We would also love for you to leave us a review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Jun 28, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 1

The Real Life Devil Wears Prada with Melissa Myrteza

This week Kirsty is chatting to Melissa Myrteza about what it's like to work for a magazine and in the social media department in your 20's. They also chatted about instagram vs reality, fashion and much more. You can follow along with Mel on Instagram . You can also follow along with all things FAB on Instagram , our facebook group and our website . What I'm Engaging With: The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals Small Business Spotlight: Heiko Clothing Poem of the Week: ' The Sea ' by Stormri...

Jun 21, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 20

We Hit 1 Year! Special Edition Medley Epsiode

It is our birthday! We are so excited to announce that it has been one year since Fancy A Blether's first ever episode, and we are thrilled to be celebrating with you. This episode has our usual intro and then we have some segments from some of our favourite episodes so far (although it was very hard to choose). Thank you for all your support this year and to all the wonderful people we have been lucky enough to interview! To continue supporting FAB on our adventures follow us on Instagram ( @fa...

Jun 18, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Small Talk: Hot Girl Summer Plans

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what hot girl summer means to them and what some of their hot girl summer plans or hopes are, which naturally leads to a tangent on food. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, join the facebook group and check out the website to stay up to date with all things FAB. New episodes every Monday at 5/6pmish (BST), subscribe/follow on your chosen podcast platform so you never miss an episode! Also leave us a reviewer and you might be chosen as review...

Jun 07, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 43

All things Career and Life with Sarah Jones

This week Kirsty is chatting to personal, life, business and career coach: Sarah Jones. The topics range from confidence to career advice to general life chat. You can find Sarah Jones on her website and can also sign up for a free 30 minute consultation here ! Follow along with all things FAB on Instagram , our website and the facebook group. Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you never miss a new episode! New episodes every Monday evening (BST). What I'm Engaging With: ' A Vintage ...

Jun 01, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Small Talk: What Would You Do In A Zombie Apocalypse?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what they'd do in a zombie apocalypse with some unexpected answers and a few hilarious tangents this is an episode you don't want to miss! To follow along with all things FAB check out our Instagram , Facebook group and website . You can also find Kirsty here and Naomi here to follow along with them. Don't forget to review and follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

May 26, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Being An Entrepreneur in your 20's with Natalie Barbu

This week Kirsty chats with content creator, business owner, podcast host and entrepeneur Natalie Barbu all about cultivating a community, the importance of soft skills, juggling multiple projects and much more! You can find Natalie on Instagram, Youtube and her podcast . You can also find her company: WeBloom Social here and her start-up Rella here . Don't forget to keep up to date with all things FAB on Instagram , the Facebook group and our website . We would also love for you to leave a revi...

May 24, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Small Talk: Putting Life Into Perspective

This week Naomi opens up about some recent experiences she has had that have put life into perspective. She hopes that sharing these will help others to take a more balanced and holistic approach to their lives to hopefully benefit their over all well-being. If this has ben helpful or you have anything more to share you can now join our not-so-secret Facebook group, or connect with us on Instagram (@fancyablether) or via our website (www.fancyablether.com)!

May 18, 202120 min

Awakening Your Inner Action Hero with John Davis

This week Kirsty is chatting to John Davis all about awakening your inner action hero, whilst also delving into the surviving and thriving moments in your 20's, comedy swordfighting and addressing negativity. John has an exclusive FREE GIFT for Fancy A Blether? listeners, all you have to do is click here! You can follow along with John on his own website . Don't forget to review and share this episode! To follow along with all things FAB head to Instagram , the facebook group or our website . Ne...

May 17, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Small Talk: What Were You Like In School?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what they were like in school, and if they would have been friends or not! To keep up with all things FAB head to instagram, our website and join our secret facebook group! Below are some resources to educate you on the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians happening right now and some ways you can do your part to help. Educate Yourself: How To Be an Ally with the Palestinians , Muslim Daily Instagram page for news, Why this isn't about religion , The...

May 12, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Balancing Work and Rest in Your 20's with Grace Lee

This week Kirsty is talking to social media strategist Grace Lee all about how to balance work and rest in your 20's, social media strategy, living in New York and combating Asian hate. You can follow along with Grace on Instagram or check out her website . Don't forget to follow, review and share this episode and you can follow along with all things Fancy a Blether? on the facebook group , Instagram, and our website ! New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST). India COVID-19 Resource...

May 10, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Bonus Episode: How do you define success?

This week we are changing things up so we have a bonus Fancy A Blether? episode with Kirsty instead of Small Talk so Naomi can celebrate her birthday work free! Kirsty is chatting all about how we define success and the mindset shift she has had on it recently. To keep up with all things FAB head to Instagram ( @fancyablether ), our facebook group and our website ( fancyablether.com ). Don't forget to review, follow and share! As it is Naomi's birthday today please do head to Instagram ( @majest...

May 05, 202125 min

LGBTQ+ Rights with Cetvies

This week Kirsty is talking to blogger Cetvies all about LGBTQ+ rights, you can find Cetvies' blog here . Don't forget to share, review and follow the podcast and check out our instagram ( @fncyablether ) and our blog posts (that come out every Thursday) on our website ( www.fancyablether.com ). New episodes every Monday and Wednesday at 5pm (BST) Charity of the Week: FiLiA Resources related to Kakuma - FiLiA's Update: https://filia.org.uk/latest-news/2020/10/18/update-on-kakuma?rq=kakuma - Glob...

May 03, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Small Talk: What Jobs Don't Exist But Should?

This week Kirsty and Naomi give you your weekly dose of chaos where they chat, all about what jobs don't exist but should, which naturally leads to tangents about capitalism and how many jobs exist but then all to bitcoin, eyelash curlers and coasters. You'll just have to listen for it all to make sense! Don't forget to review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram , join the Facebook group and check out the website ....

Apr 28, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Being Creative in Your Twenties With Katy Bellotte

This week Kirsty is chatting to Katy Bellotte all about her youtube, being a graphic designer, what her 20's has been like so far and much more! You can find Katy on Instagram , Youtube and also at her website . You can also check out Katy's pod Thick and Thin here . Don't forget to review, share and also follow us on Instagram . Check out my blog post about trash tv related to this episode here. What I'm Engaging With: Circle USA on Netflix Small Business Spotlight: Candles by Cat Poem of the W...

Apr 26, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Small Talk: What kind of museum would you create?

This week Kirsty and Naomi are chatting all about what kind of museums they would create, and to make it extra fun Kirsty is drinking coffee during this episode so is also caffeinated leading to even more tangents than usual! Don't forget to follow, review and subscribe. You can also find us on Instagram , join our facebook group and check out our website !...

Apr 21, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Starting a Business with Becky Hayes

This week Kirsty chats with Becky Hayes, the founder of Cosi Clothing UK all about starting a business in a pandemic, learning and growing in your 20's and how to navigate the fashion world whilst keeping your mental health in check. You can find Becky on Cosi's Instagram , and website. Don't forget to share, review and follow. Check us out on Instagram and join the facebook group ! What I'm Engaging With: 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle Small Business Spotlight: Towerhill Collective Po...

Apr 19, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Small Talk: Chaotic Life Updates

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)

Apr 14, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Life As A Black Scottish Woman with Nadine

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...

Apr 12, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 13

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

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.

Apr 07, 202126 min

Small Talk: Returning to Work After Lockdown

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)...

Mar 31, 202116 min

Small Talk: Setting Boundaries and Why They Are Important

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 )...

Mar 24, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Slowing Down with Sunandinii S Bansal

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: Opera...

Mar 22, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Small Talk: Our Response to #NotAllMen

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.

Mar 17, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Empowering Women with Camila Vola

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 What ...

Mar 15, 202157 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Small Talk: Intersectional Feminism

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 !...

Mar 10, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Making Moxie Moves with B Sedgwick

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 ) Charity...

Mar 08, 202144 minSeason 3Ep. 8
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