Here's Hoping with Jayda G

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on this episode with the incredible Marine Biologist and Educator Danni Washington, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us…Follow us on InstagramJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marine Biologist and Educator Danni Washington, aka the Black Mermaid, brings us so much hope for the future of our oceans in this uplifting episode. Danni shares powerful advice how everyday people can protect our oceans as well as shares how her own relationship with water gives her the support to face any challenge.Follow Danni WashingtonFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping Podcast More on our guest:Big Blue & You https://www.instagram.com/bigblueandyou/?hl=enDanni’s Podcast Danni’s Brand Mocha Mermaid Danni Washington is a renowned TV personality and science communicator with 15 years of experience. She made history as the first African-American woman to host a nationally syndicated science series. With a diverse portfolio including "Ocean Invaders" on PBS Nova, "Mission Unstoppable" on CBS, Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, and "Strange Evidence" on the Science Channel, she engages audiences in STEM. She hosted the podcast "The Genius Generation" spotlighting young innovators, and she authored "Bold Women In Science," celebrating 15 influential female scientists. As co-founder of nonprofit Big Blue & You, she inspires and educates youth about marine science education through the arts and media. Danni continues to educate the public on the importance of ocean conservation, STEM innovation and environmentalism using mediums that acutely connect: science, arts and media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia chat about this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our first episode with the incredible music artist ALUNA, what we loved, what we learnt and what we’re taking away from her guest for hope.If you haven’t listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us…Follow us on InstagramJayda G Mia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning musician and vocalist ALUNA shares with Jayda how she found the courage to pursue singing and how she’s learnt to surround herself with the kind of people that invest in, rather than drain, her energy. Jayda and Aluna share their experiences of being Black women in dance music and how the genre has the capacity to give anyone hope when they need it. Listen to the end for Aluna's song choice for hope!Follow AlunaAluna's MYCELLIUM albumFollow Here's Hoping on InstagramFollow Jayda G on InstagramFind our Here's Hoping playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this trailer episode, Jayda tells us all about how she came up with the idea for the podcast, how she understands hope and a taste of the amazing guests in this first season. We also meet our producer Mia and hear how she and Jayda serendipitously came to work together. About us: Jayda G, the Grammy-nominated writer, producer, DJ, environmental toxicologist, campaigner and broadcaster. She has recently embarked on a life changing journey whilst undertaking filming for the forthcoming feature-length documentary ‘Blue Carbon’, which took her to the front lines of the climate crisis to meet with those communities already affected by the looming catastrophe. The film is from BAFTA and Emmy-winning director Nicolas Brown and is hosted by Jayda with original music by Wu-Tang’s RZA.Mia Zur-Szpiro aka Zipporah is an award winning Podcast Producer, filmmaker, DJ, and radio host. A founding member of music website and collective Stamp The Wax, Mia has gone onto produce documentaries and creative projects for the likes of FACT, The Vinyl Factory, Ableton, Boiler Room, Universal Music, The Guardian, Global Citizens, VICE and more. Mia’s work is inspired by the intersection of arts, identity and global storytelling. Mia is also a qualified Sex & Relationship Psychotherapist, and Pilates teacher! https://www.instagram.com/jaydagmusic/https://www.instagram.com/miazipporah/Connect with us - Here's Hoping Instagram listen to the playlist on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.