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Welcome to A Night in with Novelli – the podcast where real women share unfiltered stories about life, love, business, body confidence, sex, motherhood, and everything in between. Hosted by relationship expert and mum of five, Serena Novelli, each episode invites you to pull up a chair, pour a drink, and lean into raw, honest, and empowering conversations with inspiring women from all walks of life. No fluff. No filters. Just the kind of chats that leave you feeling seen, heard, and ready to take on the world. Because the best nights in? Start right here.

Episodes

  1. 06/22/2025

    Embrace Your Weird | Dodgy Haircuts, Main Character Energy & Too Muchness with Holly Matthews

    Welcome back to A Night In With Novelli, my loves! In this juicy and joy filled episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Holly Matthews self-development queen, former actress, author and founder of The Happy Me Project. We’re diving headfirst into the magic of owning your weird, unlocking confidence, navigating that too much/not-enough.tightrope and yes… laughing about a few very questionable hair choices along the way. This one’s for any woman who’s ever been told to tone it down, play it safe or blend in. Spoiler alert: Your “too much” is your superpower.   This episode is sponsored by MaddyTalksMoney ADHD business coach, visibility strategist and author of Mad About Money, Maddy is changing the game for women who want to grow businesses without burning out. Follow her on Insta @MaddyTalksMoney and grab her book now! https://www.instagram.com/maddytalksmoney/   Series Sponsor: Influential Breathwork Unlock deep transformation with the BreathHealing Release™️ Method – conscious breathing, subconscious healing & somatic release all in one. 🎁 Grab your FREE Breathwork Healing Toolkit: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/toolkit   👇 LET’S CHAT What’s the weirdest part of you that you’ve learned to love? Or… what’s one moment you realised you weren’t being fully you? Pop it in the comments, your story might help someone else feel seen 📌 Like this? Then: ❤️ Like it 📣 Share it 🔔 Hit subscribe & turn on your notifications, there’s so much more to come on A Night In With Novelli!

    3 min
  2. 04/27/2025

    Episode 2: Sex Parties, Sparkle & Showing Up – with Maria Stavrou

    This week on A Night in with Novelli, we're diving headfirst into glitter, cabaret, consent… and sex parties 👀 I'm joined by the sensational Maria Stavrou – creative director, performer, and the absolute queen of sparkle and spreadsheets. She’s pulling back the velvet curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes at some of the UK’s most exclusive and empowering sex-positive events. We talk about: 💃 How she found her confidence through performance 🔐 Why sex parties might just be the safest spaces for women 🔥 Mirror work, latex, and why confidence is a frequency 🎭 The power of persona and stepping into your inner showgirl 🧠 Real talk on consent, connection & showing up unapologetically Whether you're curious about exploring sensuality, intrigued by the behind-the-scenes world of cabaret and kink, or just looking for a dose of unfiltered real talk—this one’s got you covered. So, grab a cuppa (or something stronger), press play, and come join the conversation. 🎧 A Night in with Novelli – where real talk is the only talk. 🔗 LINKS & GOODIES: 📚 Grab my book Love Thy Body - Unleash your Power  👉 https://amzn.eu/d/5kX6tkw  🖤 Explore FetLife – the ultimate social network for the kink, fetish & BDSM community. 👉 https://fetlife.com 🔮 Discover your Erotic Blueprint™ by Jaiya – take the quiz and unlock your unique turn-on language 👉 https://missjaiya.com/eroticblueprint 📲 Follow Maria on Instagram: 👉 @maria.antonia.stavru 💛 Loved this episode? Don’t forget to follow, rate & share with your boldest, most fabulous friends.

    41 min
  3. 04/12/2025

    A Night In With Novelli - F**k-It Buckets, Visibility & Showing Up as ALL of You with Maddy Alexander-Grout

    Welcome to the very first episode of A Night In With Novelli! I’m your host, Serena Novelli—relationship expert, sex and intimacy coach, and your go-to guide for legendary love. And what better way to kick things off than with the incredible Maddy Alexander-Grout—multi-passionate, neurodivergent powerhouse, visibility queen, and self-confessed oversharer (you’re in for a treat 💋). In this unfiltered, honest, hilarious, and heart-expanding chat, we talk all things visibility—and how showing up as your full, authentic self can completely change your business, relationships, and confidence. We dive into: ✨ What it really means to be visible (spoiler: it’s way more than just posting on social media) ✨ Navigating life, business and burnout with ADHD and autism ✨ Why Maddy’s book, Mad About Money, is basically her standing naked in a field of wheat (yep, you read that right) ✨ The beauty of failing fast, embracing imperfection and telling the perfectionism to get in the f**k-it bucket ✨ How to build a community that not only supports your success, but demands you rest when you need it Maddy brings truth, sass, humour and soul. If you’ve ever felt like you're “too much”, “not enough”, or just unsure how to own your uniqueness in your brand or biz—this episode will hit you right in the heart. 💥 Warning: contains swearing, real talk, and big bold energy. 🔗 Connect with Maddy Alexander-Grout 📱 Instagram: @maddytalksmoney 📱 TikTok: @madaboutmoneyofficial 🌐 Website: maddyalexandergrout.com 🎧 Podcast: Mad About Money 📖 Book: Mad About Money – The Unfiltered Guide to Navigating Neurodivergence (Out soon in bookshops & online!) ✨ If this episode made you laugh, cry, nod your head or scream “YESSSSS” at your phone—please like, share, subscribe and tag us in your stories! Let’s make authentic visibility the new normal. 💫 Episode Sponsored by Alex O’Neill https://www.instagram.com/digitastic_/  Series sponsor: Influential Breathwork, Changing millions of lives one breath at a time www.influentialbreathwork.com

    36 min

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Welcome to A Night in with Novelli – the podcast where real women share unfiltered stories about life, love, business, body confidence, sex, motherhood, and everything in between. Hosted by relationship expert and mum of five, Serena Novelli, each episode invites you to pull up a chair, pour a drink, and lean into raw, honest, and empowering conversations with inspiring women from all walks of life. No fluff. No filters. Just the kind of chats that leave you feeling seen, heard, and ready to take on the world. Because the best nights in? Start right here.