The MOBILE MENTOR

Hi new and loyal listeners! THIS IS BIG NEWS (I think). BRAND MIND BODY (life insight for those looking to shape personal brands they're proud of), has now become The Mobile Mentor! After some time out over the new year period, I, me—Alix Blanx, IG @a_blanx (HELLO), decided to make this a more focused space to create content from. So, with the same excitement for sharing life wisdom, 'This is a po...

HAPPY NEW YEAR, LOVES!! 3 words to start: these aren't resolutions. They're 4 important life lessons I've landed on at the ripe age of 28, stemming from this year's loss, love, time alone, job changes, move to Canada, and space from my default patterns and behaviours. Feel free to read it if you prefer at brandmindbody.blogspot.com. (I've started writing again woo!!) 🥳Share your thoughts and idea...

There's levels to this s*t. Literally, three of them: since moving to Canada in April 2019 as a solo, English, female traveler, I explore how I've changed PERSONALLY, how my LIFESTYLE has changed, and how the CULTURE differs to my experience living in London. ALSO, this episode happens to be a lovely way to end the season of BRAND MIND BODY in 2019. Next year, I'll be coming back to unravel what 2...

Hello again, gorgeous people! Here's another open chat about what's been happening, filling up my mind and emotional pockets as of late. November has felt a little heavy and I'm rolling through it, but it's not the most comfortable... Anyone else??! Today I talk about life's pace change at 28 years old, feeling disheartened by a passion project's progress, grasping a new relationship phase alongsi...

HIYA, EVERYONE! Welcome to a down-to-earth, yet celebratory episode (two moods in one for ya!). It's an open and honest conversation/mind vomit/a non-defined 20(ish) minutes about what's been going on lately, and what themes and feels are coming with it. I talk: independence vs connection, boredom, inner restlessness, and work light-bulb moments. PLUS, there's some great GREAT news at the end!!  _...

Whether a friend has lied, a loved one has been deceitful, or someone new isn't who they said they were, this practical guide will help you handle it! Introducing a different, bitesize podcast format on what to do if someone breaks your trust. This turn of events can be an emotional rollercoaster and muddy our thinking. We're likely to be more reactive in the heat of the moment or worse-want to hu...

When is it right to take it to the next level with someone you're dating? When does it feel okay for YOU to sleep with someone new? This is another AMAZING and ENLIGHTENING episode where all of YOU share your ideas, experiences and unique points-of-view! It's so crazy and fab how we all approach this differently, and most of the time, our thoughts are left unsaid. We can learn lots from speaking o...

IF YOU'VE EVER FELT NOT GOOD ENOUGH, THAT YOU'RE CONSTANTLY COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS OR TRYING TO CHANGE TO FIT IN - STOP AND LISTEN TO THIS. When writing this title, I was deciding between the words 'overcoming, 'conquering,' and 'battling' the pressures of modern life but none of them quite fit... The reason for choosing 'getting through,' was because overall, it's an ongoing process – socie...

Well aren't you all a bundle of joy!? I asked YOU about your most memorable dating stories and you provided! This is a very UNIQUE episode where your voice notes take the lead. From abroad, to back home in the UK, we've got some awkward one-night stands, some DEAD boring dates, some whirlwind romances and someone lying about Nandos to impress another... I round it off with a conclusion of the mode...

THE BIG 4 LETTER WORD gets its moment! What is Love? (baby don't hurt me...).  Is Love a feeling, a verb, a noun? Is it organic or does it require effort? How does Love differ between romantic and non-romantic relationships? Lucy Gutierrez (host of The L Podcast) and I delve into this fascinating subject pulling on pivotal experiences, such as a big break-up and how persistency is NOT the key to s...

**Disclaimer: Contains adult themes and language. Caution airing around younger listeners. ** What do you get when you mix beer, two Canadian males and a tipsy female antagonist? Juicy insight on DATING!! THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES YET. We chat dating apps and ghosting, how to lie your way out of a bad date, Catfishing, attractive traits in a partner, and major NO-NOs. Matt and Lyle are from...

You guys asked for this one! Anxiety comes in various forms and is triggered by a range of things rooted in the beliefs of an individual. This episode covers info and insight about, what appears to be, a modern phenomenon; what is anxiety? What are the symptoms? How can I manage it or get rid of it? I explore all of these based on my own experiences related to work, the future, relationships (roma...

There's dealing with emotions (which is friggin' hard enough) and then there's dealing with TWO sets of emotions in a relationship! No one teaches us how to navigate the road-bumps or sticky situations when dating. IT'S A LOT but it can be simplified with some awareness and pausing before a reaction. This episode centres around respecting your own feelings, whilst appreciating the needs of the oth...

My new podcast format STARTS HERE! After a little step back and rethinking on how to evolve it, it's become a little more conversational, I've added some quick-fire questions for guests and now shape episodes around your ideas/ messages. There will still be plenty of life insight - it'll just be a lighter package for the social summer season! Ella Ringrose is this week's guest. She's a 20-year-old...

Some episodes don't need a grand intro. This one - on making the most out of your day and boosting productivity - is one of 'em! Let your ears be caressed by some life insight on maximising your potential through simple, daily habits and mindset switches. Don't try them all at once but try ones that feel right to you! _____________________ Let me know your thoughts, feels, what works or any or you...

Remote working and travelling the world whilst doing so, is a lifestyle choice so many dream of but few make happen! This week I chat to someone who did and can confidently say it was the best thing she ever did! Remote worker of over 2 years, Emma Shimmens (the lovely and intelligent woman behind the blog, Nomad Emma) shares her experiences. Expect stories on transitioning from full-time teaching...

The age old quest of purpose x getting money continues to rear its head...(it definitely does for me, anyway!). In this age of endless choice, pressure, and influences coming from every direction, anxiety around finding a career is at an all-time high! Years of navigating what I wanted to do in the creative industries and feeling scrambled during my twenties, made me realize that the answer lied b...

BEING ALONE IS COOL. Period. But it wasn't always seen this way by Western society... This episode is short, sweet and practical. I talk about this odd taboo surrounding being alone, as well as how lone time is beneficial for growth and productivity. PLUS, there are some tips on how to be alone for those who find it uncomfortable or don't always know what to do with themselves... Netflix isn't alw...

Who else loves Reality TV? Or if you don't, I bet you've got an opinion on it? In this episode, I hope to shake that up a bit, and open up a conversation on why reality TV can be good for us and our human development... "Odd!" you say? Not once you've listened. Don't judge a book by its cover...and that goes for this episode, too! IGTV: @a_blanx - now posting weekly 'Guru Friday' videos on inspiri...

A delve into how a young person views the world today... In this episode, I chat with my half sister, Indy, 17, who was born in Ghana and raised in England. We unpack how a dual-culture has shaped her into who she has become, the big pressures facing the younger generation (dubbed Gen Z) today, who inspires her and what she's most looking forward to in the future. Indy is a role model and someone...

Joining me this week is a fellow Brightonian and school friend - the lovely, free-spirited, curious and ever-effervescent, Madeleine Sava. Maddy has been in Vancouver, Canada, for nearly 2 years at the time of recording, and I've been here just a few weeks! She at 26-years-old, me at 28, both left our UK lives for different reasons, and have learnt HEAPS about the process and ourselves along the w...

We learn about the human behind the term 'influencer.' The influencer industry is going through a bit of reputation crisis with many skeptical of its morality and authenticity. However, with every career there's conflict between earning a living, doing what you love and what it contributes to the world... Let's face it, all humans are contradictions! This week I chat with my sister, Liv Blankson @...

If you've got some big life decisions ahead or get confused as hell at making them like me, this episode's for you! I think I've found a credible process here, transitioning from a full-time career and busy lifestyle, to a more uncertain and nomad one abroad! From acknowledging the brain as a survival organ and batting away fearful thoughts, to noting the positive signals thrown at us by the unive...

Setbacks, fear and asking for help are all part of the journey towards getting what you really want... and I learnt this by watching the Netflix series, Chef's Table when seeking some answers in my own life... I'm currently on a quest to move to Canada, whilst identifying the environments, companies and types of work I'm going to invest in, that will help me flourish as a person (and a professiona...

This episode contains the secret to happiness...NAAAAAT! We just need a simple mindset shift... You may have heard 'the pursuit of happiness' thrown around (or just seen the film with Will Smith), BUT in truth 'the HAPPINESS of PURSUIT' is how we should be thinking... Happiness is a state that can be more easily attained if we accept that it's not the end-goal but the ride. I explain it better on...