Jayda shares why she has made the decision to put the Here’s Hoping podcast on pause, sharing what’s going on for her personally and how the amazing guests and lessons of the podcast have helped her make this decision.

Hopefully, see you guys again down the line. We appreciate all your support and to everyone who has been a part of the podcast.

Goodbye for now and see you later!

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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing founder of Dope Black Dads and Dope Black Men, platforms amplifying Black voices, Marvyn Harrison - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from our guest for hope.

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Jayda and Marvyn sit down to explore themes of parenting, masculinity, protection and relationship anarchy. Marvyn shares his journey from a traditional advertising career to pioneering a platform that challenges generational narratives about black fatherhood. He opens up about the personal struggles of being a dad, the life-changing impact of therapy, and why emotional and psychological safety must be at the heart of all relationships. He talks about how he allows his core values to be his guides as a father and also introduces the concept of relationship anarchy and co-creating the most supportive environment for his children. Marvyn reflects on how inner work helps men build more honest, sustainable partnerships and what that work needs to look like. He also shares his unique co-parenting journey, centring his children’s well-being while nurturing a respectful bond with their mother, and why men must create space for emotional regulation to show up fully as fathers. This episode offers profound, vulnerable insights on dismantling patriarchy, reimagining family dynamics, and prioritizing self-care as a vital act of love.

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Marvyn Harrison is a visionary leader known for driving business goals and cultural change through strategy, communication, and people development. He is the founder of Dope Black Dads and Dope Black Men, platforms amplifying Black voices across the UK, US, and Africa. Through his consultancy BELOVD, he has led impactful work with clients like WPP, Footlocker, and News UK. A regular media contributor and author of two children's books with Pan Macmillan, Marvyn is passionate about leadership, equity, and transformation. His upcoming book supports men through personal growth in challenging times.

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Award winning musician and vocalist ALUNA shares with Jayda how she found the courage to pursue singing and how she’s learnt to surround herself with the kind of people that invest in, rather than drain, her energy. Jayda and Aluna share their experiences of being Black women in dance music and how the genre has the capacity to give anyone hope when they need it.

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MYCELiUM By Aluna

Aluna is an award-winning dance music artist, a multi-hyphenate talent, she is a singer, writer, producer, and DJ. Aluna rose to prominence as half of the multi-platinum duo AlunaGeorge, but in 2020 released her first solo album, Renaissance, followe by her second solo album Mycellium last year in 2023 to critical acclaim. Aluna has also worked extensively behind the scenes with the Grammys advising on making music awards more inclusive and diverse. As an artist she advocates for dance music recognising and recentering black artists and black dance music pioneers.

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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the amazing gender equality activist, writer, facilitator and speaker, Gina Martin - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from our guest for hope.

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In this powerful episode, Gina shares with Jayda how her campaign to criminalize upskirting in the UK launched her into activism. She reflects on how working within the legal system changed her understanding of impact, leading her to shift from a prosecution-based approach to one rooted in community and prevention. Gina speaks openly about why community work gives her hope and offers thoughtful advice on turning despair into action, while recognizing despair as a natural response to today’s world. She also explores the emotional complexity of being both a survivor of male violence and someone who holds deep, loving relationships with men. A must-listen for anyone passionate about gender justice, community impact, and navigating the tension between anger at systemic harm and a desire for healing and connection.

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Gina Martin is a multi-award winning gender equality activist, writer, facilitator and speaker who runs workshops on gender for Tomorrow Woman in schools. She is most well known for making upskirting a specific sexual offence in England and Wales (three countries have since followed suit) and changing discriminatory instagram policy. She has an online following of over 250,000+ across platforms where she shares educational content on misogyny, gender and patriarchy and has written three books.

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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with DJ, producer, vocalist, and radio host, Anna Lunoe - what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from our guest for hope.

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In this episode, Anna Lunoe shares how becoming a mother transformed her life, her career, and her creative process. She speaks candidly about the challenges of performing while pregnant, the uncertainty she felt, the anxiety of being in clubs whilst pregnant, and the unexpected strength she found in both herself and the support of the dance music community. Anna discusses the realities of raising young children while touring, producing music, and hosting radio shows. She offers an intimate look at how motherhood has deepened her perspective, sharpened her focus, and reshaped her sense of purpose. As she reflects on the making of her new album Pearl, Anna explains how parenting taught her to work with more intention, let go of perfection, and say no to what no longer serves her. This conversation is a powerful reminder that motherhood and ambition can coexist and that growth in one area of life can fuel transformation in another.

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Anna Lunoe is a DJ, producer, vocalist, and radio host known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic energy behind the decks. Hailing from Sydney, she broke into the international scene with a unique blend of house, techno, and bass, quickly earning spots at major festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. As the host of Apple Music’s DanceXL, she champions emerging artists while continuing to release boundary-pushing music of her own. A trailblazer both on and off stage, Anna is also a mother, balancing her creative pursuits with family life and inspiring fans with her authenticity, resilience, and dedication to her craft.

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