Episodes

  • How to combat loneliness in lockdown!
    Oct 8 2020
    Join us as we discuss "emotional shits", our lowest points during lockdown, dating during coronavirus and what we do when we get stuck in an unproductive rut!

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    40 mins
  • Are we all addicted to Social Media?
    Oct 1 2020

    Are we all addicted to social media? Is everyone lying online? Is Google controlling us? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of social media, and weigh in on that Paris Hilton documentary!


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    Thanks for listening!


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    40 mins
  • How to stay positive during 'Lockdown'.
    Sep 24 2020

    Join us as we discuss how Laura caught coronavirus and how Abi enjoyed being in lockdown and our thoughts on how to flourish (or at least float) during this quite frankly bonkers time!


    Find us on social media @grownup_official





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    28 mins
  • Ghosts: Is there life after death?
    Mar 4 2020

    Ever done a Ouija board? Had a spooky experience that you can't explain? Or perhaps you think the idea of ghosts is ridiculous! Join Laura and Abi as they interview paranormal investigation team Spectrum Paranormal. Dean's a massive sceptic but loves to investigate the paranormal world, and his aunty Hazel's a hardcore convert. Together they're on a mission to document paranormal activity and answer the question "Is there life after death?"


    Founded in 1996 Spectrum Paranormal is one of the most experienced and dedicated paranormal investigation companies in the UK. They have been featured on German and French television and in Time Out, Business Insider and many UK newspapers.


    For more information please visit: https://spectrumparanormal.co.uk


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    52 mins
  • How to Be Smarter With Your Money: From Mortgages to Isa's, Accountants to Credit Ratings!
    Feb 26 2020

    How can we get more money? How can we save more money? Are ISA's a waste of time? Laura and Abi have so many money related questions for this weeks extraordinarily ordinary guest Claire Sweet. Claire helps female business owners create "gintastic" future plans! They discuss credit ratings, mortgages and the value of having a great accountant.


    Claire Sweet has been featured by the BBC and in the mainstream media including The Telegraph , The Mirror and Moneywise. Perhaps more impressively Claire also keeps a herd of alpaca's in her garden!


    To learn more about Claire and how she can help you visit www.peacetogether.co.uk alternatively she can also be found on instagram @peacetogethermoneycoach


    To keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them @grownup_official


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    46 mins
  • Cruelty Free Fashion and How to Start Your Own Brand
    Feb 19 2020

    Join Laura and Abi as they chat to Faux Fur Fashion Designer Nina Hopkins. They discuss what inspired her to start her label, what obstacles she faces as a business owner and what her most proud moments are thus far. They also discover why her label is more sustainable and less cruel than many of the brands that we see on our high streets.


    Nina's fashion label Jakke was awarded “Best Faux Fur Brand” in 2017 and “Best Wool Free Brand” in 2018, Jakke was recognised by PETA alongside luxury brands Gucci, Stella McCartney and Net-a-Porter for their animal friendly achievements.


    To find out more about Jakke or have a look at their fabulous fashion range you can visit: www.jakke.co.uk. You can also follow Jakke on instagram @jakkeldn


    To keep up to date with podcast releases please follow Grown Up @grownup_official


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    30 mins
  • Modern Dating the Valentine's Day Special: How to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to have a passionate long-term, loving relationship
    Feb 12 2020

    Abi works as a matchmaker, headhunter and dating coach at award-winning matchmaking company Little Black Book and has trained with Dr Terri Orbuch in science-based coaching at The Matchmaking Institute, New York. And Laura? Well she's "kissed a lot of people" and is "all over the dating apps like a hot rash". This week they discuss all things modern dating. In honour of St Valentine's Day they reveal how to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to strike "lucky" and have a passionate long-term, loving relationship.


    For more information about Abi please visit: www.abiblears.com or follow her on Instagram @abiblears


    For matchmaking enquiries please visit: www.littleblackbooklondon.co.uk


    If you want to keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them on Instagram @grownup_official


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The rise of the Influencer: How to increase your social media presence and gain more Instagram followers and YouTube subscribers
    Feb 5 2020

    This week join Abi as she interviews Laura about all things Instagram and YouTube.


    Laura Blair is a fashion and beauty blogger, YouTuber and social media influencer with 157 000 Instagram followers and almost 100 000 YouTube subscribers. Learn how Laura makes a full-time wage from social media, what equipment you should start out with and why you absolutely shouldn't buy your followers.


    To learn more about Laura Blair you can follow her @thelaurablair on Instagram, and to keep up to date with the podcast you can follow @grownup_official.


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    42 mins