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Wing It
by Aiysha Khan and Yvonne Betts
Every week, join Yvonne and Aiysha for an episode of 'Wing It' where we will be discussing the joys and sorrows of life in our twenties!A little bit of serious, a lot more fun, some interesting insights and the rest is just banter.
Episodes
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Ep 17: 2 years, 2 seasons and a pandemic later, that's a wrap!
Time really does fly when you're Winging It! Feels like yesterday that the idea of Wing It was just a twinkle in our eyes. And now two seasons, two years and a pandemic later, we have come to the end of our second season and the beginning of some very exciting and very big chapters in both our...
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Ep 16: Pregnancy: The Real Deal
As Aiysha is approaching her due date, we thought this would be the perfect time to spill the beans on all things pregnancy. And not just the stuff you get taught in school science lessons but all the stuff NO ONE tells you. For the ladies AND the fellas, whether you're planning to have kids in…
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Ep 15: I'm a Brit... Get Me Out Of Here!
As we approach the end of yet another year filled with uncertainty, there does seem to be some distant hope on the horizon. So this week, join Aiysha and Yvonne for a conversation we have been waiting for for a long time: TRAVELLING!!! And we're not talking just casual one or two week holidays....
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Ep 14: Fleeing The Nest - To Rent Or To Buy?
The perfect abode To rent or to buy? To buy or to rent? At some point during our early adult life, it’s a decision most of us will come across. And Aiysha and Yvonne are here to share some insights into the advantages and disadvantages of both. Whatever stage you’re at in life, remember there’s…
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Ep 13: Uni Insights: Putting The Fresh In Freshers
Heading off to uni and don't have a clue where to start? Just graduated and want to give some fresh insights? We've got you covered! As Freshers students are heading off to university for the first time, we wanted to share some Do's and Don't whilst looking back at our time at uni all those years...
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Ep 12: Is An Unconventional Career The New Normal?
Welcome back to another episode where we get the insights into a life where 'Winging It' is the new normal. Today, Ethan chats to us about his family background, subject choices and career path so far. From Biology to journalism to marketing to living abroad, have a listen to Ethan's journey and...
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Ep 11: Red Flags In The Workplace
How do I ask for a pay rise? Am I the only one feeling like this? How do I know when it's time to leave my job? In this special episode of Wing It, Aiysha and Yvonne discuss the pit falls of entering the working world as a newbie, whether that be a school leaver or graduate. Knowing when to say…
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Ep 10: Happy 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to us!
This week join Aiysha and Yvonne in celebrating Wing It's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Yvonne also is dropping some EXCITING news as she achieves a big milestone in her life! We can't wait for you to help us celebrate by reflecting on the episodes from past year and as always thank you SO much for...
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Ep 9: Palestine, Colonialism & Beyond
Welcome to another episode of Wing It where Yvonne and Aiysha are digging deep this week into not only the Palestine-Israel war, but the impact of Western imperialism on the world. We reflect on the shocking and inhumane treatment of Western powers towards countries based on the biased attitudes...
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Ep 8: The One Where We Navigate Friendship
Relationships are always a big talking point but we rarely talk about the heartbreaks, challenges and beauties of friendships. The friends who are always there for you, the friends who come and go, the friends who are like siblings and the friends who are always up for anything. Today, join…
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Ep 7 Part 2: Identity - Fluid Or Resolute?
Welcome BACK to part 2 of 2, where Tariq joins us again as we dive deeper than ever into the entanglement of culture, religion and identity. As three linguists, we talk about the benefits of learning a language, the fluidity of identity and the challenges a mixed culture can bring. We talk about...
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Ep 7 Part 1: What Shapes Our Identities?
We are BACK with another episode that’s been in the works for a while. In previous episodes, we have touched on the contrasting backgrounds and culture clashes we have both faced whilst growing up. But this time, we are going DEEP, discussing our own take on identity and what it means to...
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Ep 6: Post-Lockdown Dreaming - What's on YOUR bucket list?
As we are FINALLY in the stages leading up to a post-COVID world, it was time to celebrate the moment with a brand new episode, spilling our hearts with the ambitions, dreams and goals that have been put on hold for a year! Join us as we talk about our plans for travel, seeing friends and family,...
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Ep 5: Imposter Syndrome and Comfort Zones: How To Break Free
Imposter syndrome is on the tip of everyone’s tongue at the moment when it comes to lockdown, new jobs, applications and new paths in life. It’s something that the majority of people have experienced in their life and can have a significant impact on confidence and progress, holding them back...
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Ep 4: When Will Women Be Good Enough for A Man's World?
In celebration of International Women’s Day AND Women In Science Day which was a few weeks back, we are thrilled to have Arthie talking to us today about her experiences as a woman in engineering and working in a male dominated environment. Where do you even begin to tackle the hurdles that come...
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Ep 3: Looking Within - Self-Care, Mindfulness & Spirituality
Please join us in welcoming our first guest of 2021: The amazing Amanda Nicole, who is joining us from Melbourne, Australia to talk all things mindset, energy and spiritual levels. As an intuitive guide, mentor and psychic, Amanda helps women of all ages to find direction by looking within for...
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Ep 2: Financial Education For The Millennial Generation
Welcome back! Join us this week as we summarise the financial topics that we will be delving deeper into later on in the series. Our lack of financial education in school has resulted in our generation being scammed and side tracked time and time again when it comes to money. Whether that's…
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Ep 1: Starting 2021 in the non-EU queue
WE ARE BACK AND WINGING IT HARDER THAN EVER in the year 2021! Join us for the first episode of season 2 as we celebrate a much awaited success with Yvonne's employment status as well as reflecting on the previous year and sharing our dreams for this year. *ahem, travel, travel and more travel*....
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Episode 22: All Aboard The Taboo Train!
Join Aiysha and Yvonne for one last episode of 2020 to talk all things TABOO! Sex. Menstruation. Contraception. Smear Tests. Finance. Bowel Habits. You name it - we're going to talk about it! There are many awkward and sensitive topics that so many people are afraid to talk about, but on Wing It…
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Episode 21: Lockdown Truths - Weight Gain, Hairy Legs & Maskne
This week we are BACK with another episode talking about the big elephant in the room that has been a constant thought over lockdown: WEIGHT GAIN. Join us as we go into the brutal, honest truths of gaining weight due to the simple fact that we have been in lockdown for 8 months...let’s be real…
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Episode 20: Staying Afloat - A Young Manager's Survival Guide
This week Tasha is back for a second episode to chat through some of the highs and lows of her career in management so far. Us 3 also look back fondly on our time as a team - I think we can agree that dealing with a crisis is a great form of team bonding and we are all still convinced that squids...
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Episode 19: Fresh Grad To Young Manager - The Inside Scoop
This week we welcome our former manager Tasha to Wing It. As we reminisce on our time spent working together, we discuss the importance of recognising each others strengths, having open and honest communication, and making sure you tell each other when you're slaying at life! Tasha shares her...
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Episode 18: Student Overboard
Join us this week as we speak to Amaan, a Year 13 student, whose future dreams have been thrown into a sea of uncertainty and confusion, along with so many others studying for a place in further education that may no longer exist. We chat to him about how his life has changed since March 2020…
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Episode 17: Cut The 'Bullwaffle' - Let's Talk CVs & Interviews
As the furlough scheme in the UK comes to an end, we wanted to talk about how to stand out in the ever competitive job market. With Aiysha being made redundant and Yvonne's new role ceasing to exist at the start of the pandemic, we share our tips and tricks on how to cope with financial…
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Episode 16: Who Wants To Be An Entrepreneur?
After speaking to Lucie a few weeks ago, join Yvonne and Aiysha this week as they talk about their own relationship with the business world and how it's changed over lockdown. We are talking business ideas, creativity, courses and just THROWING YOURSELF IN THE DEEP END when the time comes to…
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Episode 15: Black Lives Matter Part 2 - What The Movement Means To Me
This week Cinzia is BACK! We are so honoured to have Cinzia as our guest for our second Black Lives Matter episode where she lets us explore her world even further! Cinzia shares anecdotes from her childhood, gives us some great reading recommendations from her favourite Nigerian authors…
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Episode 14: Black Lives Matter Part 1 - Growing up Italian-Nigerian
This week Aiysha and Yvonne are joined by Cinzia Uba, Yvonne's friend and former colleague, to talk about her experiences as a black female growing up in Italy. Cinzia gives us an insight into her background, how her parents adjusted to life in Italy, and how her life and perspectives changed…
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Episode 13: Everyday We're Side-Hustling! ♫
This week, Aiysha and Yvonne are joined by Lucie Coudret, Aiysha's long-time uni friend and fellow belly dancing enthusiast, to talk about all things business! From a young age, Lucie has shown an entrepreneurial instinct, from selling her own jewellery to now being a qualified coach with her own...
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Episode 12: September - A Month of Change, Nostalgia & Striving Forwards!
This week, join Aiysha and Yvonne as they chat about the weird feelings of nostalgia and confusion that September has brought about as well as what it means to set goals for the future. Are you a goal-setter or happy to go with the flow? And do you feel like September brings about a New Year…
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Episode 11: Aspire to Inspire
This week Aiysha and Yvonne share their sources of inspiration, from books, to Instagram pages, movies and people! We discuss how inspiration and motivation go hand-in-hand - the reason WHY you are doing something needs to be strong enough for you to succeed, whether your idea involves making…
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Episode 10: 4 years, 2 governments and a Podcast Milestone Later - Why is The UK Still Winging It?
It seems Aiysha and Yvonne aren't the only one's just winging it through life! With 10 episodes in, this marks a mini-milestone for Wing It as we catch up and reflect on recent news headlines, current affairs, UK and US politics past, present and future and we hear from you guys by reading…
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Episode 9: Life is Like A Game of Tetris
This week, Aiysha & Yvonne talk pressure! The pressure from your friends and peers, the pressure to be in a "perfect" relationship and to find "the one". The pressure of academics, to perform and achieve - to be "the first" or "the best" in class or among your family. The pressure to succeed…
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Episode 8: The Chronicles of a Diabetic: DIET coke and Digestives
This week on Wing It, Yvonne gives us an insight into living with Type 1 diabetes. Yvonne shares her story right from her accidental diagnosis; misconceptions around the disease; anecdotes from school, uni and work; how her support system and technology have helped make living with type 1…
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Episode 7: Grab Success By The Wings And Let Go Of The Quo
Join Aiysha & Yvonne this week in discussing how to define success and having the courage to take risks - especially in your twenties! We hear your thoughts and opinions on the topic and share our own in trying to steer away from the conventional way of defining "success" and overcoming the fear…
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Episode 6: Let's Talk TV - Whose Side Are You On?
Crime, drama, fantasy, documentaries, true life series or just a good ol' episode of Friends - this week Aiysha and Yvonne talk TV and share insights into some of their favourite TV shows and more. Tune into the debate on whether searching for spoilers is acceptable, reading the books vs.…
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Episode 5: Did Your Education Make or Break You?
On this week's episode, we discuss a few exciting updates plus the power of education in making or breaking the life of a student. Let us know your thoughts on the current education system and whether you think it's effective in preparing us for life!
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Episode 4: Unemployed But Slaying
With unemployment on the rise, this week we are talking tricky job applications, disloyal companies and interviews of the future! A great listen for anyone feeling deflated or demotivated about the current job situation.
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Episode 3: Are We Too Old For TikTok?
Are we too old for TikTok? Should we pack up and move abroad? Join us in welcoming Aiysha's lil sis, Iqz, as she shares some some interesting insights into her life choices and helps us untangle the ever-changing world of social media.
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Episode 2: Quarantine Like A Boss
Tackling the challenges of isolation amidst COVID-19 and looking for the silver lining on cloudy days. Have a listen to how we coped under quarantine and the impacts of the coronavirus on our lives!
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Episode 1: Amateur Hour
An introduction to who we are, what we're all about and you get to decide whether you want more!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, join Yvonne and Aiysha for an episode of 'Wing It' where we will be discussing the joys and sorrows of life in our twenties!A little bit of serious, a lot more fun, some interesting insights and the rest is just banter.
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Aiysha Khan and Yvonne Betts
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How many episodes does Wing It have?
Wing It currently has 40 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Wing It about?
Every week, join Yvonne and Aiysha for an episode of 'Wing It' where we will be discussing the joys and sorrows of life in our twenties!A little bit of serious, a lot more fun, some interesting insights and the rest is just banter.
How often does Wing It release new episodes?
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Who hosts Wing It?
Wing It is created and hosted by Aiysha Khan and Yvonne Betts.
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