Here's Hoping with Jayda G

In this engaging episode, James shares with Jayda his journey from growing up in the church to developing his unique philosophies and artistic expressions. The conversation delves into his transition away from religious beliefs, his exploration of hedonism, and how these themes manifest in his poetry. They also discuss the importance of community, sustainable pleasure, and artistic excellence. James sheds light on his upcoming projects and the philosophy of amoral egoism, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and one's artistic vision. This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in the interplay between art, identity, and hope. Follow James Massiah [https://www.instagram.com/jamesmassiah/?hl=en] Follow Jayda G [https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/?hl=en] Follow Here's Hoping Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/heres.hoping.podcast/?hl=en] More on our guest Follow Adults Entertained [https://www.instagram.com/adultsentertained/?hl=en] James Massiah is a renowned London-based poet, DJ, rapper and founder of the new poetry event Adult Entertainment, hailing from South London. His poetry is known for the playful musings on ethics, mortality and hedonism, as well as the ups and downs of life, love and labour in London in his ongoing series of "New Poems". Massiah's work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in various publications including The Guardian and VICE. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Tate Modern, British Library and Houses of Parliament. James has been profiled in Vogue, Dazed, i-D, GQ and worked with brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Matches and Loewe. In 2019 he released ‘Natural Born Killers’, a self-produced four-track EP of downtempo, electronic music that was nominated for ‘best alternative video UK’ at the 2019 Music Video Awards and won Best Music Video at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE film festival and was followed by the EP, True Romance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible life coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Michelle Elman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman/?hl=en] Jayda G [https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/?hl=en] Mia Zur-Szpiro [https://www.instagram.com/miazipporah/?hl=en] Here's Hoping Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/heres.hoping.podcast/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode Jayda and Michelle talk all things dating and break ups, both romantic and platonic! Michelle delves into her journey of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and offers practical advice to our listeners on how to assert oneself in relationships and friendships. The conversation transitions into her personal experiences with breakups, particularly dealing with the aftermath of a recent infidelity, and the importance of maintaining clear communication and self-respect in such times as a form of self care and way to personally practice hope. Jayda and Michelle also talk about the often-overlooked complexities of friendship dynamics and the significance of handling friendship breakups with the same respect we afford romantic relationships. Listen in for a compelling discussion on hope, resilience, and the nuanced human connections that shape our lives. Follow Michelle Elman [https://www.instagram.com/michellelelman/?hl=en] Follow Jayda G [https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/?hl=en] Follow Here's Hoping Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/heres.hoping.podcast/?hl=en] More on our guest Michelle Elman Books [https://www.michelleelman.com/books/] Michelle Elman website [https://www.michelleelman.com] Life coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman is also known as the “Queen of Boundaries”. Michelle is known for her candid and straight-talking approach to dating and self-love, and her four best-selling books, Am I Ugly, The Joy Of Being Selfish, The Selfish Romantic and How To Say No, and is also the host of one of the Top 3 Education podcasts in the UK, In All Honesty. Michelle has garnered a following grateful for her earnest sharing on living through illness, surgery, navigating body shaming, building self love, dating and most recently break ups. Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries, as well as for celebrities like Emily Atack on W Channel. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible stand-up comedian, actor, and creator, Gianmarco Soresi - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope. If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us… Follow us on Instagram Gianmarco Soresi [https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/?hl=en] Jayda G [https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/?hl=en] Mia Zur-Szpiro [https://www.instagram.com/miazipporah/?hl=en] Here's Hoping Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/heres.hoping.podcast/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A huge comedy fan, Jayda is thrilled to meet New York-based comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi in this episode. Where they discuss the vital role humour plays in survival, especially within immigrant and minority experiences, and how laughter can foster hope and resilience. Gianmarco shares his journey from being a theatre kid to a stand-up comedian, the impact of his upbringing and being a child of divorce on his comedic style, and the unique challenges of performing comedy across different venues and formats. He also delves into the nuances of crafting jokes about sensitive topics without causing harm, how to write an inoffensive Trans joke and how comedy intertwines with identity. Listen in to hear a funny and insightful conversation about the art of comedy, the importance of staying adaptable and how it connects to hope for Jayda and Gianmarco. Follow Gianmarco Soresi [https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/?hl=en] Follow Jayda G [https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/?hl=en] Follow Here's Hoping Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/heres.hoping.podcast/?hl=en] More on our guest Listen The Downside [https://linktr.ee/downsidepod?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#356071873] Follow The Downside Pod [https://www.instagram.com/thedownsidepod/?hl=en] Gianmarco Soresi is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence, which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. He was also featured on Netflix’s recent multi-comic stand-up series “Verified Stand-Up”. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.” Gianmarco is currently on his “The Leaning In” Tour throughout North America, taking the tour internationally this summer and just recently released his own Netflix special. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.