Here's Hoping with Jayda G

Today Jayda sits down with world-renowned professional climber Sasha Digiulian. From early aspirations and overcoming significant challenges, including major surgeries and gender bias in climbing, Sasha shares her incredible journey with resilience and hope. Sasha lets Jayda in on the mantra that drives here and her transition from competitive climbing to outdoor adventures, and the pivotal moments that defined her career. As well as her reflections on working towards goals, and learning how to listen to your own body and say no. Sasha also opens up about embracing her femininity in a male-dominated sport, revealing personal experiences of sexism and the importance of self-love and creating space for duality in identity. This heartfelt conversation is filled with reflections on identity, perseverance, and the support systems that keep us going. Follow Sasha DiGiulianFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest Follow Send BarsWatch Here To Climb TrailerSasha DiGiulian, who is undoubtedly one of the most renowned professional climbers in the world. A world champion, and multi medalist in National and Global rock climbing competitions, She has been Female Overall World Champion, as well as the undefeated pan-American Champion for a 10-year reign, and 3-time US National Champion. Sasha was the first North American Woman, and 3rd Woman in the World to climb the grade 5.14d, (9a). She has traveled to over 50 countries globally and accomplished 30+ First and First Female Ascents around the world, including Big Walls of 5.14 grades. These accomplishments have garnered her world wide attention, including gracing the cover of 27 magazines, and features including Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, 60 Minutes Sports, Nightline, CNN, BBC, Vogue, TIME, as well as global endorsement deals. Sasha is also highly respected for speaking out on gender bias in the sport and been featured in numerous climbing documentaries for the likes of HBO and Red Bull. As a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation she uses her work to support other women in climbing and even had the rock climbing emoji designed in her likeness!

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible poet, DJ, rapper and founder of the new poetry event Adult Entertainment, James Massiah - 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 InstagramJames MassiahJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast

In this engaging episode, James shares with Jayda his journey from growing up in the church to developing his unique philosophies and artistic expressions. The conversation delves into his transition away from religious beliefs, his exploration of hedonism, and how these themes manifest in his poetry. They also discuss the importance of community, sustainable pleasure, and artistic excellence. James sheds light on his upcoming projects and the philosophy of amoral egoism, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and one's artistic vision. This episode offers deep insights for anyone interested in the interplay between art, identity, and hope.Follow James MassiahFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest Follow Adults EntertainedJames Massiah is a renowned London-based poet, DJ, rapper and founder of the new poetry event Adult Entertainment, hailing from South London. His poetry is known for the playful musings on ethics, mortality and hedonism, as well as the ups and downs of life, love and labour in London in his ongoing series of "New Poems". Massiah's work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in various publications including The Guardian and VICE. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Tate Modern, British Library and Houses of Parliament. James has been profiled in Vogue, Dazed, i-D, GQ and worked with brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Matches and Loewe. In 2019 he released ‘Natural Born Killers’, a self-produced four-track EP of downtempo, electronic music that was nominated for ‘best alternative video UK’ at the 2019 Music Video Awards and won Best Music Video at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE film festival and was followed by the EP, True Romance.

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible life coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman - 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 InstagramMichelle ElmanJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast

In this episode Jayda and Michelle talk all things dating and break ups, both romantic and platonic! Michelle delves into her journey of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and offers practical advice to our listeners on how to assert oneself in relationships and friendships. The conversation transitions into her personal experiences with breakups, particularly dealing with the aftermath of a recent infidelity, and the importance of maintaining clear communication and self-respect in such times as a form of self care and way to personally practice hope. Jayda and Michelle also talk about the often-overlooked complexities of friendship dynamics and the significance of handling friendship breakups with the same respect we afford romantic relationships. Listen in for a compelling discussion on hope, resilience, and the nuanced human connections that shape our lives.Follow Michelle ElmanFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guestMichelle Elman BooksMichelle Elman websiteLife coach, author and public speaker, Michelle Elman is also known as the “Queen of Boundaries”. Michelle is known for her candid and straight-talking approach to dating and self-love, and her four best-selling books, Am I Ugly, The Joy Of Being Selfish, The Selfish Romantic and How To Say No, and is also the host of one of the Top 3 Education podcasts in the UK, In All Honesty. Michelle has garnered a following grateful for her earnest sharing on living through illness, surgery, navigating body shaming, building self love, dating and most recently break ups. Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries, as well as for celebrities like Emily Atack on W Channel.

In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible stand-up comedian, actor, and creator, Gianmarco Soresi - 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 InstagramGianmarco SoresiJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast