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Advice with Alex and Friends
by Advice with Alex & Friends
The weekly podcast that gives you tips and laughter. Every Wednesday Alex & Novella deep dive into how to achieve personal authenticity, build good relationships, and how to navigate the world with integrity. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalexFor business inquiries, advertising or to feature as a guest email [email protected]
Episodes
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Failure is a choice: take accountability for your life S3 Finale
We dive deep into the topic of resilience. Discover how to overcome life's challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and build a stronger, more resilient you. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of resilience: Understand why resilience is crucial for success and happiness. Building...
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Make a Career Change Without Regrets: Aligning Your Job with Your Values
Contemplating changing careers but not sure where to start? Alex and Novella dive deep into the challenges of transitioning to a new career and ensuring it's the right move for you. If you've been contemplating a job change but fear making the same mistakes, this episode is a must-listen. We...
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Stress, Anxiety, and the Wedding Hustle
Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? You're not alone! Join Alex and Novella as they dive deep into the challenges of navigating life's big moments. From wedding planning woes to career pressures, we're getting real about the struggles and sharing practical tips to overcome them. Discover…
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Work, Stress, and Weight: Finding Your Balance
Feeling overwhelmed by work stress and struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle? You're not alone! In this episode, Alex and Novella dive deep into the challenges of balancing a busy career with wellness. Discover practical tips and strategies to prioritise your physical and mental health, even...
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Brand Yourself to Success: Discover Your Personal Powerhouse
Ever wondered what it takes to build a compelling personal brand? In this episode, Alex and Novella dive deep into the world of self-branding, sharing their own experiences and insights. From identifying your core values to crafting a compelling narrative, we'll equip you with practical tips to...
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Can You Have It All? Finding Balance in a Busy Life (Maybe Not All at Once)
Do you ever feel like you're constantly juggling work, love, friends, hobbies, and a million other things? You're not alone! In this episode of Advice with Alex and Friends, Alex and Novella discuss the age-old question: can you really have it all? They explore the concept of balance, recognising...
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Is Your Job Title Holding You Back? Embrace Pivoting in Your Career
Feeling stuck in your career? You're not alone! In this episode, Alex and Novella discuss the importance of pivoting in your career journey. Learn how to break free from the limitations of a job title and embrace the opportunities that come with exploring new paths. This episode is perfect for...
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Homeownership Hustle: From Saving to Signing on the Dotted Line
Feeling overwhelmed by the homeownership process? This episode of Advice With Alex and Friends is your roadmap to real estate reality! Alex and Novella dive deep into Novella's recent home buying experience, unpacking the crucial first steps. Learn how to assess your finances, navigate...
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Level Up Your Finances: From Barely Saving to Investing
Struggling to make ends meet? Want to take control of your money? In this episode of Advice With Alex & Friends, Alex and Novella reveal their financial journeys - from saving scraps to strategic saving and investing. Discover how to: Increase your earning potential through career moves and...
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Making Money Grow: An Investment Journey
Have you ever wondered where to begin with investing? In this episode, we delve into Alex' and Novella's relatable story of financial illiteracy and the turning point that led them to explore the world of investments. We'll discuss the "old school" approach of keeping money under the mattress,...
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Silence Self-Doubt and Show Up As Your Authentic Self
Ever hold back from going after your dreams because of that nagging voice in your head? Join Alex and Novella as they discuss the fear of being seen and how it can manifest as self-doubt, people-pleasing, and holding back your true potential. Learn how to silence your inner critic and embrace…
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Making Boss Moves: Career Changers and Level-Uppers
Do you want the blueprint to excel in your career? Alex and Novella discuss taking charge of your career! We'll be joined by our fabulous hosts Alex and Novella as they share their personal stories of navigating career challenges and achieving success. Timestamps: (00:00 - 01:13) Introduction:...
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Ep 102 'Safeguard Your Attention'
Alex discusses the controversy surrounding the Meghan and Harry Netflix documentary, R.Kelly’s album release from prison, England’s World Cup defeat & more. Trigger warning! There are sensitive topics discussed in today's episode. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! (01:04) Asake’s London concerts are a...
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No Episode This Week
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Ep 101 "Royal Racism"
Alex discusses Kanye West Twitter ban, claims of being a Nazi and hefty child support bill. Additionally what life is like after Love Island, racism from the royals & more. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (01:31) Kanye West claim he’s a Nazi (05:43) Kanye west banned from Twitter (06:26)...
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There's a Delay
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Ep 100 “For the British People”
Alex & Novella discuss Brits and their entitlement abroad; whether Matt Hancock has redeemed himself; our “shock” that Gemma Owen and Luca Bish from Love Island UK have split; the do’s and don’ts of Christmas dos & more. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (02:22) Uproar as Qatar bans alcohol...
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Ep 99 "The One Before 100"
Alex deep dives into the suspension of a teacher for racist views, the axing of BAME shows by the BBC, New apps to rival Twitter & more. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (0:44) Teacher suspended in Texas for ethnocentric views. (3:50) BBC to axe all Afro Caribbean and Asian in local radio...
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Ep 98 'Buy One Get One Free'
Alex & The Director discuss Murad Merali featuring on HC Pod; Da Baby’s buy one get one free tickets; Drake’s insult to Megan the Stallion & more. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (04:46) Should Chuckie have featured Murad Merali to HC Pod? (17:59) Why are fans outraged that Justin Bieber…
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Ep 97 'I Can’t Be Bothered!!!'
Alex & Novella discuss the declining state of the UK, Liz Truss out Rishi Sunak in, the difficulties in life as a whole & more. Don‘t forget to SUBSCRIBE! To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalex Use #advicewithalex or @advicewithalex to join the...
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Ep 96 "Black People are Disrespected Everyday"
Alex and The Director discuss Kanye West's Twitter ban over anti-Semitic tweets, The Guap Gala, Suella Braverman's decision to reclassify drugs in the UK & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (0:37) Kano storms off of Top Boy film set over creative differences (05:45) Suella Braverman...
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Ep 95 "Love, Religion, Culture"
Alex & Novella discuss the impact of love, religion and culture when finding a companion; the pressure to appease parents when finding a partner; code switching; raising your children within your culture & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (0:42) Do people marry for culture, religion…
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Ep 94 'We’re All a Target!'
Trigger warning! Alex & The director discuss Prince Andrew inappropriately touching daughter Eugenie, cancellation of events & services in lieu of the queens funeral, PnB Rock’s unfortunate death & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (1:29) Why are there cancellations of events and services on the…
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Ep 93 "Think Outside the Block"
Trigger warning! Alex and The Director discuss the state of violence in London, our new prime minister Liz Truss, The Tiffany Haddish child molestation debacle & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (02:04) Should we trust Liz Trust? (06:27) Was Priti Patel pushed out? (07:00) Is the new...
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Ep 92 "Relationship Redundancy"
Alex and Novella discuss the triple viral infection of a Spanish holiday goer, Nick Cannon's growing army of kids, music at Nottinghill carnival & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:45) Man catches money pox, Covid and HIV on holiday (7:31) £3M Lottery winner dumps her boyfriend (22:47) Nick...
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Ep 91 “People are Afraid of Love"
Alex discusses the freshest Love Island UK news, the reappearance of Owami Davies, the current state of RnB & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. (0:00) Intro (01:07) Why was Gemma Owens picked for the PLT deal over Indiyah Pollock? (04:00) Who will replace Laura Whitmore as the new Love Island…
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Ep 90 "Catcalled in Primary School"
Alex & The Director discuss Love Islander Jacques ableist commentary, exposed as a misogynist and for making fun of deaf people, Neyo and Irv Gotti unnecessarily sharing information about women from their past on Drink Champs, Did Kanye West take it too far with his newspaper post, will there be…
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Ep 89 'Dream About Money!'
Trigger Warning! Alex and Novella discuss the state of life right now, Instagram's poor user interface, Thomas Partey's rape victim breaking her silence & more Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. 0:00 Intro 3:11 Thomas Partey rape accuser breaks NDA 7:48 Will Smith delayed apology to Chris rock 10:48...
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Ep 88 "People Are Crazy"
Alex, Novella & The Director discuss not posting your location online in real-time for your safety, questioning why we save our best things for special occasions & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. 0:00 Intro 01:16 Why is it essential to practice online safety? 08:47 The dangers of posting new...
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Ep 87 "Keeping Women Safe"
Alex, Novella & The Director discuss R.Kelly’s sentencing, the unfortunate murder of Zara Aleena, the effects of the overturning Roe v Wade & more, Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. 0:00 Intro 01:18 Was 30 years enough for r Kelly? 08:38 Zara Aleena murder, How can women protect themselves? 21:22 How…
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Ep 86 "Propelling Forward"
Alex and Novella have a mid-year life review and discuss becoming more vulnerable in relationships, cherishing and maintaining good friendships, the fast pace of life, practising good self-care & more Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms -...
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Ep 85 "BBL era over?"
Alex and Novella discuss the end of SPAC nation, Evri driver stealing goods, whether BBLs are no longer in vogue & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. (0:00) Intro (0:42) Is SPAC nation truly over whilst under investigation for £1.9 million fraud? (17:19) Evri driver caught stealing trainers, how…
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Ep 84 "Exploited for Wedding Funds"
Trigger warning: Alex & Novella discuss couples exploiting family members and friends to fund their weddings, rich men exploiting and abusing women in Dubai & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. (0:00) Intro (0:40) Why are rich men not held accountable when they sexually exploit women, especially in...
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Ep 83 "You’re not wedded to that company!"
Alex and Novella discuss our trust issues with direct debits, managing hay fever symptoms, how to make more money in 2022 & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. (0:00) Intro (01:15) How do you manage your hay fever/allergy symptoms? (08:03) Why is renting such a controversial topic? (17:05) How can…
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Ep 82 "We want a ransom of £184 million"
Alex and Novella discuss whether fast fashion is on its way out, whether we should be worried about Moneypox, the rise in vicious racial attacks on children & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. (0:00) Intro (01:09) Is this the beginning of the end for fast fashion as Love Island goes for second…
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Ep 81 "How Does One Fry Plantain?"
Alex, Novella & The Director discuss whether an Uber Eats for breastmilk will help with the baby formula shortage in America, the RICO case against rappers Young Thug & Gunna, whether its truly over for cryptocurrency & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (02:59) How do...
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Ep 80 "Deadbeat Dad Passports"
Alex and Novella discuss society’s tolerance of deadbeat dads and the importance of holding them accountable, as well as whether we really want to exist in a world that allows full freedom of speech & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (0:51) Should women pick better to...
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Ep 79 “Money loves me!”
Alex and Novella discuss whether luxury influencer content is till relevant, being estranged from your parents because they refuse to accept you in your entirety, the harsher punishment black children face at school & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (01:01) Are luxury...
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Minisode 1 "Detty Pig Behaviour, let us apply pressure to predators"
TRIGGER WARNING: Alex discusses the BBC Three documentary on disgraced DJ Tim Westwood's detailing his history of sexual misconduct, the unfortunate quadruple homicide of four family members in South East London by 28 year old Joshua Jacques, Tory MP caught watching pornography in the house of...
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Ep 78 “Silence Can Be Very Dangerous"
TRIGGER WARNING: Alex and the Director discuss gatekeeping the culture and our communities from predators in light of social media influencer and BKChat star Marc Cuban abusing fellow cast member Esther Falana and forwarding revenge porn of Lani Good; whether Big Latto should out the male rapper...
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Ep 77 "Everybody just take accountability"
Alex, Novella and The Director discuss our frustration with celebrants and attendees' lateness to events, pressure applied upon family and friends to support business ventures, why are people shamed for being single & more. TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (01:34) Why are we still late to events...
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Ep 76 "Ah Deh Cam Go"
Alex and Novella discuss the saga between Ari Fletcher and Taina Williams regarding the alleged abuse of Ari's and rapper G Herbo's son, dating after having a child, the accidental shooting of a 14-year-old boy by his 12-year-old cousin, the importance of being able to speak your mother tongue &...
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Ep 75 “Different people step up for different things”
Alex and Novella discuss the rising costs and stress of getting your hair done; whether people genuinely like the eccentric fashion trends or just follow fashion; how to maintain changing friendship dynamics as an adult and more! TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (02:25) Is the high cost of hairstyling...
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Ep 74 "Just Let Women Be!"
Novella is back! We discuss the unfortunate events surrounding the Child Q case, Mary J Blige's recent Vlad TV interview and the pressure society places on women to want to have children, the pressure on the WFH gang to return to the office and more. TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Intro (03:29) Why are UK...
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Ep 73 "My Father will wire the money"
Alex and The Director discuss why people are querying Davido's sold out at the 02 arena, Netflix's Inventing Anna and fraudsters we have personally encountered, the rehabilitation of abusers based on the Dizzee Rascal domestic violence case and more. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (03:00) What do the...
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Ep 72 “My enemies are after me”
Alex and Novella discuss everyone’s favourite fraudster the “Tinder Swindler” Simon Leviev and our lack of empathy towards his victims, whether the power of the tongue works, knowing when you’ve levelled up in life and more. Timestamps (0.00) Intro (0:57) The Tinder swindler and our lack of...
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Ep 71 "Making Molly Moves"
Alex and Novella discuss catching omicron, Kanye continuing to publicly harass Kim, the UK emphasising animal cruelty over racism, male podcast slander, why we are so obsessed with celebrities and more. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (2:04) Our encounter with Omicron (13:06) Is animal abuse worse than...
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Ep 70 'End of year wrap up 2021'
Alex and Novella have a "wine down" and reminisce on our favourite episodes, the year as a whole, and both podcast and personal goals for 2022. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalex Use #advicewithalex or...
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Ep 69 'Passport revoked left, right, and centre!'
Alex and Novella discuss their Christmas plans, what might happen if Boris Johnson resigns, the issue that some men have with well of independent women and more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalex Use…
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Ep 68 "I Look Vibrant"
Alex and Novella discuss their experiences of turning 30, having a renewed mindset since turning 30, and finding the balance when sharing personal information, especially regarding your relationship. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:41) Novella’s experience of turning 30 (7:13) Alex’s experience of...
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The weekly podcast that gives you tips and laughter. Every Wednesday Alex & Novella deep dive into how to achieve personal authenticity, build good relationships, and how to navigate the world with integrity. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalexFor business inquiries, advertising or to feature as a guest email [email protected]
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