The Real Deal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Alexis Alexander
This week, Alexis talks with Charlotte Pope Williams. Barrister and self confessed soca addict. How does she balance both worlds? Listen in to find out. We speak about her Caribbean heritage and also why intersectionality is so important to her.
This weeks dilemma has us thinking about lockdown dramas - cheating boyfriends uncovered. What should Shola do when presented with the evidence?
Welcome to Real Deal Podcast #isolationdiaries
This week, Alexis takes a remote trip to Barbados to speak with Shervin Lewis from iRent Caribbean. Science teacher turned entrepreneur, we talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on his business, tourism across the island and the difference between the British and Caribbean way of handling this pandemic. The response is VERY different.
Welcome to Real Deal Podcast #isolationdiaries
This week, Alexis talks to Pahjo. By day, an IT consultant supporting the NHS during the pandemic and by night he is one of the scene's newest soca artists. We talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on new soca music as well as on promoters and events.
The world has been taken over by Covid-19, Coronavirus or 'Rona' as some of us like to fondly name her...
Alexis will be checking in with people from all around the word to see how they're coping with the pandemic and trying to give some lighthearted relief along the way.
Welcome to Real Deal Podcast #isolationdiaries
The world has been taken over by Covid-19, Coronavirus or 'Rona' as some of us like to fondly name her...
Alexis will be checking in with people from all around the word to see how they're coping with the pandemic and trying to give some lighthearted relief along the way.
This week Alexis talks to Leeanne and Darren to welcome in the new decade. They talk about how vision boarding and setting intentions have had an impact on their lives and how it can do so for yours as well. There’s a little debate about what’s best…. I wonder who will win! We talk all things royal and this weeks dilemma has us querying what parenting styles work best.
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Those Socials
INSTAGRAM @rastabarbie84 - catch up with Alexis @realdealpod - send us your dilemmas @thesalienttraveller - catch up with Darren @leeanneadu_ - catch up with Leeanne @leaveitwithlava - chat with Leeanne for your virtual assistant needs
TWITTER @realdealpod - send us your dilemmas
Real Deal Podcast Episode 13 - Institute Des Vignes Featuring Keisha Des Vignes
This week Alexis talks to Keisha des Vignes, multi-Award winning Creative hair and make up artist with 13 years international experience. Her work has been featured in various publications and in 2018, she curated her own art exhibition featuring personal works of hair and beauty.
This weeks’ dilemma, we decide whether Paulette should give up her holiday to be at the birth of her BFF’s baby. Marsha is doing it alone, and she can’t face pushing without her pal! We hear your thoughts as well as see what Keisha would do.
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Those Socials
INSTAGRAM @keishadesvignes - catch up with Keisha (make up) @salon_desvignes - catch up with Keisha (hair) @rastabarbie84 - catch up with Alexis @therealdealpodcast - send us your dilemmas @djlokdwn - catch up with our sound engineer making us sound great!
TWITTER @keishadesvignes - catch up Keisha @realdealpod - send us your dilemmas @djlokdwn - catch up with our sound
Real Deal Podcast Episode 12 - Look Up! From Heart to Paper. Featuring Dapo Adeola
This week Alexis talks to Dapo Adeola. A black British illustrator looking to change the game while taking the publishing world by storm! We catch up about current and future projects as well as his journey so far!
There’s also an opportunity to win a signed copy of ‘Look Up’. Listen out for the answer to the following question:
What was the name of the college that Dapo studied graphic design?
(Send us a DM / Email with the answer)
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Those Socials
INSTAGRAM @dapsdraws - catch up with Dapo @rastabarbie84 - catch up with Alexis @therealdealpodcast - send us your dilemmas
TWITTER @dapsdraws - catch up with Dapo
Check this out
Book Trust https://www.booktrust.org.uk/
Look Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241345847/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_aslRDb4AKER45
Real Deal Podcast Episode 11 - We Can, We Must, We Will Featuring Eartha Pond
We’re back! It’s been a long Summer. This week Alexis talks to Eartha Pond about the journey from professional footballer, to sports teacher of the year and all the way to Councillor for Queens Park.
We are joined by Desmond in order to get a male perspective on Fantasia’s advice for single women and, as always, we give advice on this weeks’ real deal dilemma… it came in over the Summer, so we hope we aren’t too late!
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Those Socials
INSTAGRAM @_esp_2012 - catch up with Eartha @rastabarbie84 - catch up with Alexis @therealdealpodcast - send us your dilemmas
Check this out
British Youth Council https://www.byc.org.uk/
Support for PTSD https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/#.XYzfApNKg_U
Relationship Counselling www.relate.org.uk
Support Grenfell Tower Disaster https://support.grenfellunited.org/
Real Deal Podcast Episode 10 - Bridge The Gap Featuring Cedric Hernandez & Mike Saes from Bridgerunners. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mike & Cedric from Bridgerunners talk to Alexis about New York, running, what it is to be a True Yorker as well as a Papa Duke. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bridgerunners has links with Nike, Cliff Bar and this creative running crew (NOT A CLUB) have supported people across the globe to remain motivated and creative with their running... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To run with the Bridge Runners you must fulfill only one requirement.... #JustShowUp! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Alexis is joined by Bim Amoako - Vocalist, songwriter and director of Sessions By Ascension; a boutique creative services company.
One of Bim’s greatest highlights was being commissioned by the Prince of Wales to curate and co-ordinate a gospel choir for the nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (formerly known as Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle) The pair talk about everything from working with the likes of Elton John, Rita Ora, Bastille & Stormzy to her journey from redundancy to vocal boss as well as how she dealt with those Glastonbury toilets!
As always, we swing by a few news stories from this week and end up with the drama that is the #realdealdilemma
Follow us on @therealdealpodcast on instagram and follow Bim on @theycallmeabimbola
Real Deal Podcast Episode 8 - Journey To Wellness Featuring Leeanne Adu
Alexis speaks to business owner, mother, runner and encourager of others, Leeanne Adu.
After a decade of building a professional, well known brand as an award-winning Personal Assistant and following the birth of her daughter, Tiana, Leeanne decided the time was right to branch out and offer her services as a Virtual Assistant.
We also talk about her emotional journey to motherhood and how she navigated the difficulties she experienced during a horrendous birth story as well as pre & post natal depression.
Those Socials… @specialee85 @leaveitwithlava
Things to check out…. Mental heath first aid courses - https://www.britsafe.org/products/mental-health-first-aid/ MIND - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Access to psychological therapies - https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/ Post natal Illness - https://apni.org/ Symptoms - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/clinical-depression/symptoms/
Real Deal Podcast Episode 7 - Take the L! Featuring Cory Wharton-Malcolm
This week, Alexis is joined by Cory, AKA Beefy! Head Coach at Nike Running UK, Co-Founder of TrackMafia, Independent Brand Consultant and Director of Sporting Changes.
We speak about his journey from ‘fat bre’ to ‘health and fitness (guru) guy’. We talk all things baseball, running and being “the Brits” while abroad”. We also talk about AJ’s shocking defeat.
Our Real Deal Dilemma for this week thinks about Hakeem’s Aladdin drama.
Let us know what you think... Hit us up in the comments. Follow us on instagram @therealdealpodcast
Things to check out from this podcast
https://www.londonyouthgames.org
https://www.netflix.com › titleWeb resultsThe Black Godfather | Netflix Official Site
https://globalnews.ca/video/2774343/ricky-gervais-receives-social-media-backlash-after-joking-about-killing-someone-with-a-peanut-allergy
Real Deal Podcast Episode 6 - We’re addicted to fitness! Featuring Andrea Wallace
This week, Alexis meets with health and fitness enthusiast, Andrea Wallace. They talk all things from abs to motivation to staying fit through soca! With great tips for loosing weight and how to go that extra mile.
They talk about the news stories from this week and Andrea helps out with a dilemma from a married couple who haven’t spoken in two days!
Make sure you follow @addict_2_fitness on all socials. Next Sweat in the City event: Wednesday, 21st August - DON’T MISS IT!
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Real Deal Podcast Episode 5 Featuring Mr Hardwine from Release D Riddim Real Deal Dilemmas live and direct from #ibizasocafestival2019
Mr Hardwine, one part of the Release D Riddim (RDR) family speaks to Alexis giving us tips for up and coming DJ’s, telling us what RDR are up to on an international level and also speaking about the journey that has now led him to the motivational and personal development venture, Release D Reality.
Real Deal Dilemma’s for this week come from the hot pot of bacchanal and brukout AKA #ibizarockshotel. Shoutout to Ange from Sweat in the City, Ricardo from Back2Basics, DJ Tate, Shane from RDR and everyone else who took the time out to comment!
Real Deal Podcast Episode 4 - Welcome to the World Archie Oluwafemi Windsor Featuring Hannah McDuffus from BedNBreakfasstt
This week Alexis speaks to Hannah, the owner of BedNBreakfasTTT, a unique breakfast delivery service based in London. They deliver piping hot breakfasts to homes and workplaces as well as having great collaborations with serviced apartments and hotels.
Join the ladies as they welcome the Archie Oluwafemi Harisson to the Royal Family as well as talking all things #mentalhealthawareness week.
Follow Hannah on @bednbreakfasttt across all social platforms.
lexis speaks with Tia Rochester who is the European head of Merchandising for Womens Luxury brands across EMEA at Ralph Lauren. She also has a carnival accessories company called The Goddess Experience (TGE), @tgecarnivalboots .
We speak about all thing Idris & Sabrina, the 85 year old Marathon man who can’t get a taxi home as well as what Mrs Serena Williams is up to in our community.
The Real Deal dilemma has us thinking about what happens when your man doesn’t back you!
Let us know what you think... Hit us up in the comments. Follow us on instagram @therealdealpodcast
This week, Alexis is joined by Gemini Dixon - Hairdresser, Make Up Artist, instagram long loc’d sensation & all-round superstar.
No interview this week so we are straight in with the dilemmas!
Let us know what you think... Hit us up in the comments. Follow us on instagram @therealdealpodcast
Alexis is back with a weekly podcast!
This week, Alexis is joined by Adetoun Anibi & Toni Robinson who are both touring vocalists who have worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora, Jess Glynne and many others.
We talk all things creative entrepreneurship, business and friendship.
The real deal dilemma for this week gets us all thinking about what friendship really means.
Let us know what you think... Hit us up in the comments. Follow us on instagram @therealdealpodcast