Notes and Quotes

Disclaimer: This will be our last episode for a while. I'm sorry, I knowww. Don't worry though! We're not gone forever but a break is for sure needed.  What a last episode to have though! I loved this conversation with Coach Ed Bradley, the co-founder of Powerful Minds Counseling, a Transitional Life Coach, motivational speaker, and educational consultant based in Gulfport, Mississi...

What does it truly mean to be an 'activist'? From stigma and stereotypes to the role of media and community, our society today is as complex as it is misleading. Today we're sitting down with Abbie Wolfe (they/them) a Manchester-based queer rights activist and community organiser, and the Secretary of Trans Mutual Aid Manchester. We will be unpacking the realities of activism, the t...

Kyla is back everyone! One of my closest friends has decided to visit me in the glorious UK and we of course had to get together for a podcast chat. I won't lie to you... we did struggle to find a quote and we veer off track sometimes but it's a fun chaotic convo where we unveil personal opinions and details about our lives and relationships (friendships, partners, all the 'ships&ap...

🎉 It’s officially been a year since I hit record for the very first time! In this special anniversary episode of Notes & Quotes , I’m taking a step back to reflect on why I started the podcast, what it’s grown into, and where I hope to take it next. In this episode, I revisit some of our earliest moments, share private thoughts, give you a sneak peek at what’s new, and say a heartfelt thank y...

The rise of the “tradwife” — women who embrace a hyper-traditional, domestic lifestyle as wives and mothers. From soft-focus homemaking aesthetics to overt political messaging, the tradwife movement sparks heated debates about feminism, free will, and gender roles. Is the "tradwife' trend really harmless? We explore the tension between “choice feminism” and the deeper political, racial,...

Young people have been shaking up the political world recently. They've not held back on advocating for what's right. Whether that be in climate change or social justice. However, they're still more or less kids. Why has there been such a stark increase in the number of youth activists? Particularly in the climate space.  Today, we are sitting down with Stephania Añazco a youth clim...

We know that our planet is under siege with climate change and we know that we all need to be more sustainable. However, has anyone noticed how expensive it is to be sustainable?? Sustainable brands, electric cars, they're all more expensive than the more harmful alternatives. So, is there any affordable way to be more eco-friendly?? Quote of the day: We don't need a handful of people do...

Gen Z seems determined to do everything in their power to avoid getting stuck in a traditional 9-5. From freelance, to remote work, to entrepreneurship, to side hustles, young adults have been on the hunt for... an escape? Is that what it is? Let's find out in today's episode. Why is Gen Z so aversed to the 9-5 working life? Quote of the day: "Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a li...

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The graduate experience. For most people today, it goes a little like this. Joy, relief, excitement, ambition, realisation, exhaustion, self doubt, despair, stress, pressure, uncertainty, lost... Graduates today are not just leaving uni and jumping into their dream jobs. Or any jobs for that matter. The job market today is tough and even more brutal for those just out of school. Today we're t...

It’s a question that seems simple — until it’s not. For many immigrants and children of immigrants, it’s loaded with complexity. Is it where you were born? Where you were raised? Where has become your home? The answer can feel difficult especially because one simple answer may mean reducing an entire part of yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Urmi Hossain — a Bengali-Italian living in Mont...

If you’ve been thinking about therapy, BetterHelp makes it easy to get started with credentialed therapists online. Visit betterhelp.com/notesandquotes to get 10% off your first month. Not all trauma is loud. This episode explores the quieter wounds — the tiny moments that slowly chip away at confidence, self-worth, and emotional well-being. From backhanded compliments to constant criticisms, we’r...

I was at an AI training seminar a few weeks ago and someone asked the presenter what the environmental impact of AI was and he froze, stuttered and eventually said "if it's going to kill us all it'll kill us all". It made me wonder, are these the sentiments of AI when it comes to climate change? What actually is the impact? Is it all negative? Are there any positives? Will it i...

Today, we're doing something a little different... a cohosted episode with me and the brilliant Zulean Cruz-Díaz. A Texa-rican leadership developer who’s on a mission to help young professionals communicate, connect, and lead with confidence. Her work is all about shaping tomorrow’s leaders, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to dig into one of the most important pieces of that puzzle: mi...

I don't know about you, but my brain moves super fast and in turn, my life moves super fast. I very rarely take time to just stop, slow down, appreciate and simply... exist. What does that even mean? What does that even look like? How on earth do I not hustle or focus on productivity?  Il dolce far niente, liming, niksen, all concepts that focus on exactly that. Just being. The art of doing f...

I’m still learning about this, but I’ve always wondered about the notion of having a racial preference. Is it ok? Is it not ok? Are there grey areas?? Why do people say they have racial preferences? Is it based in something more problematic than we realize? So many questions. In this episode, I try to unpack some of these questions through research and personal reflection.  Quote of the day: “The...

This past week I've been feeling a lot of self doubt. About everything really. My future, my worth, this podcast even. I felt the need to share with you what's going on in my head.  Listen to this if you want to hear me overthink, rationalize, ramble and reassure myself as I go through thoughts we all have. Primarily, "what if it doesn't work out?" Quote of the day : &quot...

Have you been wondering about your future? Have you been feeling drained by the constant disastrous climate news and feeling a sense of dread about what's to come with how big the crisis is? Well, today we're getting honest about something called climate anxiety. That being, a sense of worry and nervousness rooted in uncertainty about the future due to climate change.  This is an extreme...

It's mental health awareness week and Marvel just came out with Thunderbolts*. A team of anti-heroes, castaways, and... well.. what was branded as failures. But now they are being shown in a new light. Rising from their failures and admitting their mental health struggles.  Quote of the day: Your struggles do not define you. It's how you handle them that determines who you are - Jon Jone...

If you're anything like me, you're in your early adult years and have no clue how to build a career or even what you want as a career. How the hell do people even build on, let alone enjoy Linkedin?!! Well never fear Olajumoke is here. Today we are sitting down with Olajumoka Fatoki, a certified HR professional and career coach, to discuss what you need to know about career building and...

I've always been fascinated by art. From paintings and drawings in art galleries, to movies, theatre and songs that electrify and inspire you. Art has always been more than simply something to admire. It's a powerful force with the power to speak loudly.  In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of art, but not just as it is. Today, we are looking at how art can be activism. How c...

On the rare occasion that I picked up a magazine to read, I came across a very interesting article from Grazia entitled "Generation Stagnation: All Work And No Pay Rise". This sent me down a rabbit hole of investigation into the nature of our current economy, the cost of living crisis and what this means for millennials and Gen Z.  Many of us put pressure on ourselves because we haven&ap...

Sometimes episodes are planned, sometimes they're like this one. This episode wasn’t planned—at all. I honestly had no idea what to talk about… until it came to me... QUOTES! Today we are reviewing pinterest quotes. Some I've saved, some I haven't. Some are good, some are bad, but regardless, today we are judging them. Maybe this will be reassuring and inspiring for you. Maybe it wi...

How's your sex drive been? Do you ever feel like heat is literally killing the mood? Turns out, it’s not just in your head—extreme temperatures can actually impact your libido, energy levels, and even reproductive health! In this episode, we’re diving into how climate change is messing with our sex lives. Yep! You read that right. So, grab a cold drink (you might need it for this one), and le...

I know you've heard it before... "go touch some grass", "get outside", "smell the fresh air". Cliché, I know, BUT there really is something too it! In this episode, listen to Naomi come to a therapeutic realisation about nature and its incredible power to change your entire wellbeing.  Been feeling, anxious, low, stressed, or stuck in an overthinking spiral? Mayb...