2 NOV 2020 · Today’s guest Adam M. Lowenstein is the author of the new book, "Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time," which outlines 10 practices for creating a more fulfilling life by building more fulfilling days. Before moving to London in the fall of 2017, Adam spent eight years working in American government and politics, most recently as speechwriter and strategic communications advisor in the United States Senate. Connect with Adam: @amlowenstein (Twitter), @adamlowenstein (Instagram), @adamlowenstein (Medium) Connect with me: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.co/newsletter Music: Ryan Nile Edited: Pure Creation Media/Ryan Nile Executive Produced: Alex Holmes

30 OCT 2020 · Books That Move Me this week is with Elijah Lawal Elijah is the author of The Clapback' which looks at the harmful impact of stereotypes on Black people. We speak about being Black and British, and what it can take to become much more unified. The books we chose was Bolu Babalola's 'Love In Colour' - go and check it out!

26 OCT 2020 · Today’s guest is Nova Reid. Nova is a TED speaker, writer and diversity and anti-racism campaigner. We had a conversation about what her experience growing up in Hertfordshire in England was like to which we spoke about the first time she realised she was Black. We chatted about what it means to be an anti-racist, and how we can combat micro-aggressions challenging negative behaviours that contribute to poor effects these have on oppressed minorities mental well being. Her book, The Good Ally will be out in all good bookstores in Autumn 2021 and I hope to get her back on, but you can pre-order her book now. Let’s welcome, Nova Reid. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newsletter: alexholmes.substack.com Music: Ryan Nile Production: Pure Creation Media, Ryan Nile Executive Produced: Alex Holmes

23 OCT 2020 · Siana Bangura joins the book Fridays. Books That Move Me is brought to you by VERO - True Social. If you are looking for somewhere you can really get social, and share passions and interests with other cultural nerds - go there. For all of my recommendations, check out vero.co/alexreads.

19 OCT 2020 · This week, I speak to writer, activist and creative entrepreneur Siana Bangura about activism, the abolition of prisons and defunding the police. Not one to miss. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.substack.com/p/coming-soon Music: Harlan Blue Executive Produced: Alex Holmes Edited: Ryan Nile

16 OCT 2020 · This week, the book that moved me brought to you exclusively by VERO is Augustown by Kei Miller. In addition, as a special treat this week, I have an exclusive interview with Rob G. Rich, Fox Rich and director Garrett Bradley, as we discuss mental health, optimism and their new feature-length documentary film Time out now on Amazon Prime. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.substack.com Music: Harlan Blue Executive Produced: Alex Holmes

12 OCT 2020 · Hi, I’m Alex Holmes and welcome to Time To Talk. Each Monday, I sit down with inspirational people to have a wholehearted conversation about what makes them tick, topics that are important and the small ways in which they are endeavouring to change the world. We unpick mental health, delve into the iniquities of society looking at topics around mental health, positive and healthy masculinity and more - there is so much to learn from every conversation! So, today’s episode. I am joined by Amandla Thomas-Johnson. Amandla is a journalist situated in Dakar, Senegal working on various projects. I was so jealous looking at his apartment which looks out to the Atlantic ocean. There is something about the Atlantic ocean that has a specific connection with Black people, it’s as if you can hear the wails, and history meandering over to the coast. Amandla and I have a conversation about reparations. We spend a bit of time chatting about the Black British Caribbean experience, him hailing from both Trinidad, Tobago and the Grenadines, and myself being Jamaican it was a beautiful conversation about CARICOM’s 10-point plan for reparations. Watch his Double Down News here: https://www.doubledown.news/watch/2020/19/june/the-case-for-reparations-as-told-by-the-descendent-of-a-slave-master-his-slaves-black-lives-matter CARICOM 10-POINT PLAN: https://www.leighday.co.uk/News/2014/March-2014/CARICOM-nations-unanimously-approve-10-point-plan Pirate Studios interview with Ryan Nile: https://pirate.com/en/blog/ryan-nile-podcasting/ Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.substack.com Music: Harlan Blue Executive Produced: Alex Holmes Edited: Ryan Nile (@ryan.nile.show)

9 OCT 2020 · Welcome to Time To Talk with Alex Holmes where I sit down with inspiring people and have wholehearted conversations. These episodes are brought to you by VERO True Social, the social media for the culturally curious. I love books, and though I have spoken about books a lot on the show, I thought we could do something different. Let me introduce Books That Move Me - a new Friday segment on the podcast. In this Friday segment, I will speak to writers and readers alike about the books that have moved them in a particular direction, helped them get mental clarity, and supported their goal to live a wholehearted life. Some of these readers are recurring guests, new guests, old friends, new friends, close friends and more - and I can’t wait for you to get some new inspiration for books! Each week, I will speak to a guest about the books that have moved them. There will be 3-5 books each time, and I’m sure you couldn’t find a better way to enrich the end of the week. Newsletter: alexholmes.substack.com/p/coming-soon Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Instagram for Nels: @NelsAbbey

5 OCT 2020 · Welcome to Time To Talk with Alex Holmes where I sit down with inspiring people and have wholehearted conversations. This week, author and satirist Nels Abbey speaks about the disparities between Black and White people, ‘Think Like A White Man’, and how we learn to show up in a world that is committed to oppress us. Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Piratestudios.co.uk and use code: Alex7135 for £10 off your first session. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.substack.com/p/coming-soon Music: Harlan Blue Executive Produced: Alex Holmes Edited: Ryan Nile (@ryan.nile.show)

2 OCT 2020 · Welcome to another episode of Time To Talk, where I sit down with inspiring people and have wholehearted conversations. I love books, and though I have spoken about books a lot on the show, I thought we could do something different. Let me introduce Books That Move Me - a new Friday segment on the podcast. These episodes are brought to you by VERO True Social, the social network that doesn't strive for your attention, but for your interactions with people. In this Friday segment, I will speak to writers and readers alike about the books that have moved them in a particular direction, helped them get mental clarity, and supported their goal to live a wholehearted life. Some of these readers are recurring guests, new guests, old friends, new friends, close friends and more - and I can’t wait for you to get some new inspiration for books! Each week, I will speak to a guest about the books that have moved them. There will be 3-5 books each time, and I’m sure you couldn’t find a better way to enrich the end of the week. This week's conversation is with Tom Hodgson, Head of Communities at VERO. Have a listen to the episode to hear his suggestions, as well as a little riff on social media and what we thought about Netflix's 'Social Dilemma'. Connect with Tom here: vero.co/tom Connect with me here: vero.co/alexreads