GROWN UP

Laura Blair and Abi Blears

Join Laura and Abi on a quest to navigate their way through 21st century adulthood. Each episode covers a different life issue discussed with their extraordinarily ordinary guests. Embracing failure and celebrating success they explore everything they didn’t learn in school. A candid, heartfelt and at times laugh out loud podcast which aims to embrace failure and success in equal measure and look at life through an un-filtered lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/08/2020

    How to combat loneliness in lockdown!

    Join us as we discuss "emotional s***s", our lowest points during lockdown, dating during coronavirus and what we do when we get stuck in an unproductive rut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 10/01/2020

    Are we all addicted to Social Media?

    Are we all addicted to social media? Is everyone lying online? Is Google controlling us? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of social media, and weigh in on that Paris Hilton documentary! Follow us on social media @grownup_official and email your feedback to thegrownuppodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 09/24/2020

    How to stay positive during 'Lockdown'.

    Join us as we discuss how Laura caught coronavirus and how Abi enjoyed being in lockdown and our thoughts on how to flourish (or at least float) during this quite frankly bonkers time! Find us on social media @grownup_official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 03/04/2020

    Ghosts: Is there life after death?

    Ever done a Ouija board? Had a spooky experience that you can't explain? Or perhaps you think the idea of ghosts is ridiculous! Join Laura and Abi as they interview paranormal investigation team Spectrum Paranormal. Dean's a massive sceptic but loves to investigate the paranormal world, and his aunty Hazel's a hardcore convert. Together they're on a mission to document paranormal activity and answer the question "Is there life after death?" Founded in 1996 Spectrum Paranormal is one of the most experienced and dedicated paranormal investigation companies in the UK. They have been featured on German and French television and in Time Out, Business Insider and many UK newspapers. For more information please visit: https://spectrumparanormal.co.uk For podcast updates please visit @grownup_official on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 02/26/2020

    How to Be Smarter With Your Money: From Mortgages to Isa's, Accountants to Credit Ratings!

    How can we get more money? How can we save more money? Are ISA's a waste of time? Laura and Abi have so many money related questions for this weeks extraordinarily ordinary guest Claire Sweet. Claire helps female business owners create "gintastic" future plans! They discuss credit ratings, mortgages and the value of having a great accountant. Claire Sweet has been featured by the BBC and in the mainstream media including The Telegraph , The Mirror and Moneywise. Perhaps more impressively Claire also keeps a herd of alpaca's in her garden! To learn more about Claire and how she can help you visit www.peacetogether.co.uk alternatively she can also be found on instagram @peacetogethermoneycoach To keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them @grownup_official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 02/19/2020

    Cruelty Free Fashion and How to Start Your Own Brand

    Join Laura and Abi as they chat to Faux Fur Fashion Designer Nina Hopkins. They discuss what inspired her to start her label, what obstacles she faces as a business owner and what her most proud moments are thus far. They also discover why her label is more sustainable and less cruel than many of the brands that we see on our high streets. Nina's fashion label Jakke was awarded “Best Faux Fur Brand” in 2017 and “Best Wool Free Brand” in 2018, Jakke was recognised by PETA alongside luxury brands Gucci, Stella McCartney and Net-a-Porter for their animal friendly achievements. To find out more about Jakke or have a look at their fabulous fashion range you can visit: www.jakke.co.uk. You can also follow Jakke on instagram @jakkeldn To keep up to date with podcast releases please follow Grown Up @grownup_official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 02/12/2020

    Modern Dating the Valentine's Day Special: How to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to have a passionate long-term, loving relationship

    Abi works as a matchmaker, headhunter and dating coach at award-winning matchmaking company Little Black Book and has trained with Dr Terri Orbuch in science-based coaching at The Matchmaking Institute, New York. And Laura? Well she's "kissed a lot of people" and is "all over the dating apps like a hot rash". This week they discuss all things modern dating. In honour of St Valentine's Day they reveal how to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to strike "lucky" and have a passionate long-term, loving relationship. For more information about Abi please visit: www.abiblears.com or follow her on Instagram @abiblears For matchmaking enquiries please visit: www.littleblackbooklondon.co.uk If you want to keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them on Instagram @grownup_official Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 02/05/2020

    The rise of the Influencer: How to increase your social media presence and gain more Instagram followers and YouTube subscribers

    This week join Abi as she interviews Laura about all things Instagram and YouTube. Laura Blair is a fashion and beauty blogger, YouTuber and social media influencer with 157 000 Instagram followers and almost 100 000 YouTube subscribers. Learn how Laura makes a full-time wage from social media, what equipment you should start out with and why you absolutely shouldn't buy your followers. To learn more about Laura Blair you can follow her @thelaurablair on Instagram, and to keep up to date with the podcast you can follow @grownup_official. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Laura and Abi on a quest to navigate their way through 21st century adulthood. Each episode covers a different life issue discussed with their extraordinarily ordinary guests. Embracing failure and celebrating success they explore everything they didn’t learn in school. A candid, heartfelt and at times laugh out loud podcast which aims to embrace failure and success in equal measure and look at life through an un-filtered lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Laura Blair and Abi Blears
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Laura Blair and Abi Blears
  • Show Website
    GROWN UP