Life from 2020

A conversation with Roxanna Whittaker in Luton, where we discussed a range of topics during her lockdown life, including church zoom meeting, exploring local woods with her two children, practising morning prayers for quiet self care time with God.  We also discussed her part time job as a progress coach at a local sixth form college and her youth club volunteering work during lockdown.  As ever, Roxanna was passionate about political education and equality in education in this country.  (Conversation recorded on Friday, 19th June 2020)

Conversation with Anna Bell who has been busy working as a vet surgeon during the lockdown in beautiful Hampshire. We discussed how Anna used the gifted lockdown time to find solace in reading, to explore buying from local suppliers for social distancing. We also talked about lockdowns in different countries and reflected on how we would like to travel in a post-lockdown world.  And, of course, a little bit of BLM.  (Conversation recorded on Wednesday, 17th June 2020)

A conversation with Michelle Clark at her family home in putney, with occasional screams from her two lively children (6&8 year olds). We discussed the practicality of balancing working from home and home schooling for children, especially for female workers; and if female CEOs or heads of states would lead to better supporting structures for employees or citizens during a crisis like COVID-19.  We also talked about Michelle's love for running and how she is already adjusting her attitudes over a range of issues in the new normal.  Michelle remains hopeful about the possibility of global travels in the post-pandemic world and hopes we can do it in a more sustainable way. 

First episode for the lockdown series, first EVER recording full stop; with my friend Jelena who is a talented artist.  We discussed how she found more creative freedom during the lockdown, her self care routines, her studying of the highway code as she started cycling the streets of London.  Also discussed Jelena's love for animals and all things nature and wanted to have magic power to make people poop in their pants when they do bad things...  (recording took place on Thursday 28th May, 2020)