The UncerTwenties Karis Aldridge

TW: This episode discusses sexual assault and rape, please take care whilst listening.
Today’s guest is an actor, author, comedian and self-professed celebrity in North-West London. She grew up in the world of privilege and politics as the daughter of labour politician Alastair Campbell who has attended Hannah Montana concerts with Boris Johnson AND went to school with international pop sensation Dua Lipa.
Her book, AMAZING DISGRACE, was described by Katherine Ryan as  'An outpouring of truth, wit, and beautiful comedic wisdom' and Scarlett Curtis as 'Bold, vulnerable and hilarious.' The front cover, which shows Grace riding a dick-shaped, should say everything you need to know about what's in store.
On 6th August, during of her stint at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she published an article in the Guardian, discussing a sexual assuault that had happened whilst in the US the previous year. The article spoke sensitively about assault, the topic of consent and a failing judicial system that cannot protect victims of rape (most notably women). The piece immediately garnered an outpouring of praise and if you haven’t read it already, I urge you to pause this podcast and read it immediately.
It is this vulnerable honesty surrounding not just the topic of intimacy, but destigmatising shame around sex, mental health, and the female body - that has made her so beloved amongst her fans.
She is a loud, unapologetic “sex positive” , shame embracing comedian who hosts her own comedy night “the disgraceful club” and is taking her critically acclaimed show “A Show About Me(n)” on tour around the UK next year.
Said about herself -
“GRACE CAMPBELL IS THE FUNNIEST PERSON SHE HAS EVER MET. IF SHE WASN’T HER, SHE WOULD WANT TO BE HER. ”
She’s an utter disgrace that all women love and tory men are afraid of, healing the nation, one fanny fart at a time.
Grace Campbell, it is a HUGEE pleasure to welcome you on to the podcast!

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Today’s guest was born to a jazz drummer dad and a music-obsessed family, where he was inspired by artists from Stevie Wonder to Rage Against The Machine.
He moved to London at the age of twenty to focus on writing and producing music, where he began curating his musical influences including Sampha, Jamiroquai, Tame Impala and N.E.R.D among others.
Bartlett's twisted, honest song-writing coupled with his funky instrumentation formed the sound of Dan D’Lion. His debut EP 'BETTERMAN' demonstrated his ability to modernise and transcend the alt-pop genre, with Notion calling him the soul and sound to watch in 2020. As a producer, he has an impressive writing and production CV that includes the likes of Little Mix, Salen, Punctual, Zilo and Feder.
Now in 2022, with over 100,000 monthly streams on Spotify, Dan has certainly captivated a huge audience with his innovative and fearless genre-bending material. And he’s just finished his first album which will be coming out later this year.
His motto - “to be the smallest fish in the biggest pond” shows a earnest willingness to constantly finesse and relearn his craft and it’s clear he’s only just getting started.
Welcome Dan Bartlett, aka Dan D’lion.

Listen to Dan's new single "Knock Knock" here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJjWIRiePew

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Today’s guest is an award-winning writer, activist, Ted Talk speaker, cultural commentator, model, and author of In Their Shoes. Talk about a multi-hyphenate!
They have written for The Independent, Gay Times, British GQ, and Cosmopolitan, and were named as one of London’s most influential people in the storytelling category.
Within their activist work they have campaigned for non-binary and trans rights within the UK government, and appeared on BBC London, Sky News and ITV discussing topical news surrounding the trans and non binary community in a tireless effort to forward the discourse and championing LGBTQ+ rights.
Jamie Windust, it is a true privilege and pleasure to have you on the podcast!
Watch Jamie's Tedtalk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-feXLvBscc
And buy 'In Their Shoes' here - https://gayprideshop.co.uk/products/in-their-shoes-navigating-non-binary-life-book?variant=32820130709558&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijQC5S7QNt2Qc4AbrOiQgX4ZD5rRhgwl-_geoiBAOGBwRiF0AGD6WnEaAukiEALw_wcB
#nonbinary #transactivist #activism #intheirshoes 

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My guest today is a radio producer, writer, TV freelancer and of course the host of “20 Not Something” The Podcast for 20 Something’s who haven't figured out what their 'something' is yet - which is perfect for me as I could not fit that category of person MORE RIGHT NOW. Having featured incredible guests such as screenwriter Gemma Hurley, GB Paralympian Aaron Phipps and of course author, and podcast extraordinaire Elizabeth Day. Through 20 Not Something, Emma’s here to gently reassure the world that despite the chaos, everything will be alright in the end which now more so than ever is a sentiment we all need. Welcome Emma Tindall!

#travelinyourtwenties #solotravel #elizabethday #UKpodcaster

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TW: this episode briefly discusses sexual assault, rape in the context of a TV show.
Today's guest is a Berkshire-born actress and singer, best known for her roles in The Prince and Me, Inkheart, childhood CLASSIC Nanny McPhee, West End musical Loserville and critically acclaimed hit show Broadchurch.
She's currently residing between her LA home and Atlanta with her husband and her incredibly cute dog , where she's playing Amanda Carrington on the CW Network’s Dynasty, and her upcoming EP is set to be released later this year!
We discuss LOADS in this jam-packed episode that talks about her early childhood roles and how she was able to overcome the 'child actor' curse with the help of her overly supportive family and parents. We talk about the biggest pieces of advice given to her on the set with some heavy-hitter industry legends including Helen Mirren, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson.
We also discuss her hit show Sweet/Vicious - why the show has such a cult following (with an 100% rating on rotten tomatoes) and inhabiting a nuanced character who has experienced trauma and the frustrations with network TV.
Eliza also discussed her current role in Dynasty and what she's most excited about for her character Amanda's storyline this season.
Recently turned 30, Eliza looks back on the biggest lessons she's learnt in her twenties and how that's influenced her recent foray into songwriting for her upcoming EP, to be released later this year!!
Welcome Eliza Bennett!

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Today’s guest studied at King's College London, completed a computer science course at Harvard University and her company Babes on Waves has won a grant from the Clear Futures Initiative, been featured in the Guardian, Huffington Post, and BBC Politics. It goes without saying that she’s got an incredibly impressive CV.
But Jasmine has been very vocal about growing up with low self confidence, self esteem and internalised racism. Now in her mid-twenties, she’s the founder of Babes on Waves, the first diverse female founders club for next-gen Black & POC female founders, giving them tools to build confidence in themselves and their brand.
Through Babes on Waves she launched the BLOOM TOGETHER CAPSULE COLLECTION raising an amazing £500 for Sistah Space, for black female survivors of domestic abuse. More recently, she’s announced an incredible partnership and campaign with office shoes and converse london, AND hosted THE international women’s day event to remember, with tonnes of guest speakers incl. singer Ray BLK amongst others.
Her ultimate mission is to create a world where all women can champion one another, and make their dreams a reality.
When asked what her career has taught her in life so far, she very thoughtfully answered  - “that everything is always working out for you, even if you can’t see it” which is the perfect sentiment for this podcast.

https://www.instagram.com/babesonwavesclub/
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