0-800-YO-FAM - Whatever Innit

After a four month hiatus I finally made it back into the hot seat to record an episode explaining where I've been and why I'm going back to basics.

Whatever it is that you love to do and you're passionate about, own it and share it with people. Stop being shy and wear it on your chest. https://youtu.be/3bJQmtlkMk8

Whilst randomly singing the theme songs from Friends I began wondering whether it was a destructive self fulfilling prophesy. https://youtu.be/UnRIH6pa5ko

A trip down memory lane which demystifies why I don't always mix different friendship groups. https://youtu.be/023oorIXGyQ

0800YOFAM WHTVRINNIT is back with a new home on YouTube and is now consistently on cam and creating content. Hear about my hiatus and my new mindset. Let's Go! https://youtu.be/OqitDftvjG4

Raising awareness about the hidden history of women's football and why we should be allies for action by supporting women's sports. https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-051-womens-football

Frustrated with my lack of knowledge when it came to women inventors, I decided to do some research and share my findings. http://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-050-iwm-hidden-histories

First live broadcasted podcast using OBS via Twitch discussing the Insta360 One X2, DJI Osmo Pocket 2 and GoPro lineup. https://youtu.be/7AsHj1_F3EA https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-049-broadcasting-live

Sharing my reflections after watching BBCs Small Axe drama directed by Steve McQueen. https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-048-small-axe

My personal reflections after experiencing Covid-19 first hand.

Exhausted and reflective in self-isolation, I try to process my thoughts and feelings around this alternative way of doing Christmas.

The episode about a time last week when I got rattled by some old timers in an M&S queue whilst on my lunch break who inspired a passionate piece of lamentory poetry. www.whateverinnit.com

The episode where I finally come to terms with the fact that buying a pair of sports shoes is not like it was back in the 2000s and recite an ode to the Nike Air Max 95s.

An episode about how sharing the tale of my haram phase led to rediscovering and sharing some of my favourite verses from all the books I've read in recent years. www.whateverinnit.com

An episode about the poor customer service I consistently received at a particular branch of Pret which lead to me cancelling my Barista subscription and boycotting them on grounds of principle.

A lament about unsolicited contact from sleazy estate agents, most recently from LinkedIn and previously from a local Facebook selling group.

A summary of how Black History Month UK went, which was the first one since the global conversation around race occurred.

This is probably the greatest era to get up and get your ideas out there with so many tools at your disposal, what's your excuse?

Just do it, get sh*t done, don't look for credit, be the catalyst. "All for one and one for all"

A debrief of the Foreword and Afterword of my upcoming book Cogitation pt.2 alongside a roundup of what I've been up to these past three months.

After several weeks vlogging, I decided it was time to bring WHTVRINNIT to the screen. Interesting times up ahead... https://youtu.be/8KGtOGCO4jM https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnnit-ep-030-on-cam-x-dat

Following the mass awakening of white people to the how black people are affected by racism, I share my reflections. https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-029-blackout

Covid-19 brought the world to a halt, gifting many of us time to slow down and process life. The challenge now is finding the motivation to speed up again. https://0800yofam.com/whtvrinnit-ep-028-a-fresh-perspective

As we enter week 8 of lockdown, I reflect on the lesson I've learnt in regards to balancing working from home with actual free time and space.

Caught myself having a moment of self pity for the first time since the pandemic began and I had to slap some sense into myself and show gratitude in this time of chaos and uncertainty.