The Wellbeing Rebellion

As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to keep pushing even when you’re already exhausted. This episode is about slowing down when your energy is already low, not forcing yourself to power through just because it’s the end of the year.

I talk about why rest doesn’t need to be earned, how boundaries can help before the break begins, and what it might actually be helpful to stop doing over the holidays.

There’s also space here for neurodivergent people and parents of neurodivergent children, because this season can feel especially intense. I share ways to reduce overload, keep some structure, and be clearer about what you need from others.

Leadership comes into the conversation too, particularly the signals we send about availability, rest, and burnout at this time of year. This episode is an invitation to approach Christmas with less pressure and more care for yourself.

Highlights:

(01:30) You don’t need to earn rest

(04:30) Setting boundaries before Christmas

(08:30) Reducing sensory overload and protecting routines

(13:10) Managing emotional noise during the holidays

(19:45) What leaders unintentionally signal about rest and burnout

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Money shapes the way we dream, plan and build our lives, yet it is also one of the hardest topics to approach with honesty. 

In this conversation with Clive Black, a Director at Shore Capital, we explore why so many UK entrepreneurs struggle to scale their businesses, and why racially underrepresented founders face even higher barriers when it comes to investment, visibility and confidence.

Clive brings a thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful perspective. He talks about the cultural narratives that hold people back, the role of ambition in building something truly transformative, and the uncomfortable truth that systems are only as fair as the people operating within them. We dig into why access to capital is uneven, why so many great ideas never reach their full potential, and how communities can create their own networks of support.

This is a conversation about money, yes, but it is also a conversation about belief, ambition, community and opportunity. If you have ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others never move beyond survival mode, this episode will give you a lot to reflect on.

Highlights:

(04:41) Why capital markets miss entire communities

(09:12) The role of confidence and ambition in scaling a business

(14:45) Why the UK struggles with billion pound thinking

(22:00) How systemic barriers affect early stage funding

(31:00) Why solving real problems is the greatest business opportunity

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Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, creativity, and innovation, but what happens when the speed of progress outpaces our humanity?

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford. Andy has spent more than two decades exploring where art, science, and technology meet and what that means for how we live and work.

We talk about what it really means to lead in the Gen AI era, how to embrace new technology without losing our sense of humanity, and why reflection matters just as much as innovation. 

From the unseen human cost of progress to the emotional impact on workplaces and education, this is a conversation about doing better, not just faster.

Highlights:

(03:18) The human cost behind rapid AI innovation

(07:50) Generation AI and how it’s reshaping learning and identity

(14:21) Why businesses must create space for AI experimentation

(18:45) Encouraging transparency and psychological safety in the workplace

(24:57) How to stay human while embracing AI

Take the Aurora 360 Quiz: How Effective Is Your Company's Wellbeing Strategy?

If you think the legal world is all stiff suits and old traditions, think again. 

My guest today, Bridget Tatham, is shaking things up from the inside. 

She’s a partner at Browne Jacobson, heads up their Birmingham insurance team, and leads on all things inclusion - but what really stands out is how she’s changing the game for future black lawyers through REACH, the firm’s mentoring programme. 

Bridget’s story is full of honesty, humour, and heart, and it shows exactly what happens when you use your position to pull others up with you.

Highlights:

(03:15) The childhood moment that sparked Bridget’s legal dream

(10:42) Growing up in Bedford - and proving people wrong

(22:18) Why REACH is changing the face of law

(45:50) Creating space where everyone can truly belong

(51:10) Doing good is good business

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In this special episode, we’re joined by professional basketball player and mental health advocate Kofi Josephs. 

Kofi’s story takes us far beyond the game - from the pressure of performing at the highest level, to the loneliness that can come with chasing a dream across continents. 

He opens up about loss, identity, and what it really takes to stay when walking away would be easier.

This is an honest, powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, and learning how to find yourself in the moments that test you most.

Highlights:

(04:12) When chasing your dream starts to feel lonely

(11:36) The thin line between fear and excitement

(35:08) What depression really feels like from the inside

(41:20) The story behind Why Not I

(48:03) Learning to dance in the rain

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