Our YES era!

Our YES era!

This week we’re talking about what happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and start saying yes to the opportunities in front of you. From unexpected connections to exciting conversations, we’ve had one of those weeks where everything seemed to flow. It got us reflecting on a simple truth: you can. Because when you commit to taking the first step, it’s amazing how often the world seems to meet you halfway. Where attention goes, energy flows. Elsewhere, there are significant developments in the ongoing bin saga. Liane has finally been able to deploy her strap-on (to secure the bin lid, before anyone gets carried away), while Melissa has manifested maggots after talking about them this week. We also celebrate our brilliant new producer, Limitless Liam, in Braggers Corner, and, as always, finish with gratitude. Connection. Courage. A few maggots. And the reminder that maybe… you can.

Question of the Week: Tea or Coffee?

This week we revisit last week's debate about taking your shoes off on a plane... and specifically those of you who claim you've never ventured to the toilet barefoot. We're not entirely convinced. We smell a rat. Then onto this week's important question... Are you a tea person or a coffee person? Or are you bucking the trend completely with a fruit tea or a hot chocolate? Do your drinks change depending on the time of day, or are you loyal to one hot beverage from morning to night? Liane also makes a confession that may divide the nation... she's a die-hard fan of instant coffee. Specifically, a good old Nescafé Gold Blend. No shame, no fancy coffee machine, just pure NGB loyalty. As always, what starts as a simple question ends up revealing far more about our personalities than we'd ever intended. Pop the kettle on... this one's a good one. ☕

It started with a voice note - take 2

This week we're riding the high from our strategy planning day, which got us reflecting on just how far we've come. We listened back to some of our very first episodes and were reminded exactly where this all began. So, we're revisiting our first ever episode and the reason The Rise and Hive exists: to create a hive built on connection that gives people the courage to believe that they can. Of course, no episode would be complete without a bin update. We've now discovered Scotland's very own Bin Ambassador, who appears to have a direct hotline to the Chief Bin Officer at the council. Frankly, we're impressed and slightly jealous. We also celebrate some brilliant humans in Bragger’s Corner and, as always, finish with gratitude. Connection. Courage. Community. And bins, obviously.

Question of the week: Shoes... on or off on a plane?

This week we revisit last week's supermarket personality debate and discover that you're a wonderfully eclectic bunch. From the supermarket Shirley Bassey’s gliding elegantly through the aisles, to the Michael Schumacher’s treating Aldi like a Formula 1 circuit, and the Martin Lewis money saver’s meticulously comparing price per sheet, there really is a shopping style for everyone. Then onto this week's important question... Are you taking your shoes off on a flight? Is it perfectly acceptable once you're settled in for the journey, or should shoes remain firmly on from take-off to landing? And if you are taking them off, are you committing the ultimate travel crime and making a trip to the loo barefoot? As always, what starts as a simple question quickly turns into a full investigation. Fasten your seatbelts... this one's a bumpy ride.

Your vibe attracts your tribe

This week we’re talking about the magic that happens when you put yourself out there and find your people. Melissa is still riding the high from a weekend at Manifest, where she experienced the surreal joy of being recognised from the podcast and was reminded that your vibe really does attract your tribe. We also unpack our first experience of being trolled and what it means when not everyone is your cup of tea. Meanwhile, Liane returns from Mallorca with a fresh new rating system for restaurants and hotels (TripAdvisor, we’re available). We celebrate some brilliant humans in Braggers Corner, share the Glory of the Ordinary and, as always, finish with gratitude. Connection, courage, community and questionable hotel reviews… just another week at The Rise and Hive.