Awaf: Advice With Alex & Friends

Alex and Novella discuss the politics surrounding black hair, poor party etiquette, and finding local restaurant gems. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (0:31) The podcast summer Hiatus (1:11) GRM Gala's best and worst dressed (6:28) Will there be another 'Plymouth Shooting' due to poor mental health post-pandemic? (9:20) Reconnecting with the community post-pandemic (12:49) Victory for Britney Spears (15:14) The politics surrounding black hair (22:10) Proper party etiquette (30:18) Love or hate relationship with London (39:03) Advice to our younger selves We will be going on a summer hiatus starting from next week and we aim to return in the middle of September. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter.

Alex and Novella discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, holding yourself in high esteem, and relinquishing control.

Alex and Novella are perplexed by the unhealthy obsession that some cis straight men have with gay men and whether bathing is an act of privilege. Timestamps (0.00) Intro (1.00) Dababy's homophobic antiques and homophobia in music (11.45) Is mandatory to bathe daily? (25:10) The impact of Millennial managers and whether Gen Z rate us. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the podcast @advicewithalex on Insta & Twitter.

This week Alex & Novella discuss what life would be like if we were Prime Minister and why you're not obliged to spend your money with black businesses. Timestamps (0.00) Intro, (01:03) Why are phones so expensive? (6:28) Follow London, You will go Broke! (15:25) Alex & Novella for prime minister (21:31) Hoarding syndrome (30:17) Black owned business horror stories. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the podcast @advicewithalex on Instagram and Twitter.

This week is jam packed with discussions from Chrissy Teigen suffering depression due to cancel culture and our personal experiences with overcoming jealousy. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (03:00) Love Island 2021 Review (12:30) Are you cut out to be an influencer? (18:02) Chrissy Teigen battling depression after being cancelled (24:56) Why do some people post more on socials than others? (43:10) Overcoming jealousy (58:19) Stay safe post Freedom day (01:06:54) Advice to our younger selves. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @advicewithalex.

This Week Alex & Novella discuss how to achieve rich aunty vibes and how to avoid being ripped off as an intern. Timestamps (0:00) Reviewing fast food establishment in London, (03:44) Intro, (04:34) What it really takes to be a rich Aunty, (20:59) Who should foot then bill at a birthday celebration? (24:28) Legalities surrounding internships and work experience in the UK, (52:19) Advice to our younger self. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter.

This week we are a complete open book. Alex & Novella have a candid discussion concerning matters surrounding weight and contraception. Timestamps (00:52) Wisdom from our parents and how our relationship with them changes as we grow (08:33) Our contraception journey and the best contraception for us (36:15) Handling fat fighters and weight shamers. Follow @advicewithalex on Twitter & Instagram and Subscribe.

We have a jam packed episode this week! Alex and Novella discuss everything from the Matt Hancock affair to The Derek Chauvin sentencing. SUBSCRIBE and follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @advicewithalex. (01:19) Has justice been served with Derrick Chauvin? (04.40) Matt Hancock failing to keep his hands to himself. (21:45) Is it right to use religious leaders to encourage antivaxxers in ethnic minorities (35:30) Covid is spread when you dance? (38:20) Britney Spears held captive in conservatorship battle with dad. (52:18) Does a man still have duty of care after a relationship ends (58:18) Advice to our younger selves

We're back after a two week hiatus! Alex and Novella discuss 2021 being filled with postponed events, Our confusion regarding high profile men cheating on their beautiful wives (Carmelo and Lala Anthony), Men that handle rejection badly, Toxic masculinity in fatherhood & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter for the latest news.

Alex and Novella discuss whether Christianity is a flexible religion, whether there are any real benefits of being a nice person, how to respect money & more. SUBSCRIBE and follow @advicewithalex on Twitter & Instagram. Timestamps (0:00) Intro, (3:25) Should we consume controversial religious online content? (15:28) Is it worth being a nice person? (24:50) How to avoid being taken advantage of (31:30) Money Taboos (44:53) Instagram business pet peeves.

Alex & Novella discuss the various responses to recent cryptocurrency market crash, performative allyship and attacks on influencers in regards to the unfortunate circumstances in Palestine, Identifying Jamel as the real villain on Blue therapy, the alarming rate that people are going missing & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter.

This week Alex & Novella discuss the necessary repercussions for calling your partners sister a b***h regarding Chioma from Blue Therapy, Joe Budden firing his cast mates on air, poor money management & more. Time stamps: Intro (0:00) Encouraging Paul to leave Chioma after slandering his sister (7:13) The Joe Budden podcast debacle (21:51) Planning for a better financial future (29:13) Follow @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter. Don’t forget to subscribe and watch the visuals on YouTube.

This week Alex & Novella discuss the ridiculous rise in wedding costs, why women aren't allowed to have standards, people learning to keep private affairs off social media & more. Timestamps (1:50) Eternal Khloe Kardashian and Tristan saga, (15:49) Berating women for their standards, (28:30) Keeping private matters off social media, (36:00) The evolution of afrobeats, (48:29) why are weddings so expensive these days (53:20) Advice to our younger selves. Follow @advicewithalex on instagram and twitter.

Alex and Novella discuss the new show Blue Therapy focused on couples therapy, our disappointment in light of the 20 women accusing Noel Clarke of sexual misconduct; horror stories of women and their partners with poor hygiene & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Instagram & Twitter. Timestamps (0:00) Intro, (2:16) Blue Therapy (YouTube show) Review, (13:25) Can a single/unmarried person give marriage advice and counselling, (19:00) The BENEFITS of individual and couple's therapy, (28:28) Sexual misconduct allegations against Noel Clarke, (49:23) Experience of people with poor hygiene.

The trio is is just a duo this week with the director off the airways. Alex & Novella discuss being honest about your finances with people especially over the past year, the pressure to lend money, craving the freedom to travel and more.

Alex an Novella discuss the complicated dynamic of being an adult and a child simultaneously; breaking generational curses and patterns; why relationships break down & more. Follow @advicewithalex on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

After a week hiatus, the trio are back with a relationship focused episode. Alex, Novella & The Director discuss whether most people rush marriages, is it really for richer for poorer in sickness and in health, watching the unfortunate demise of relationships & more.

Alex, Novella and our Director discuss misogyny becoming a hate crime, our encounters with the police at home and abroad, racial ignorance as a result of covid #STOPASIANHATE & more.

Alex, Novella and our director discuss all rappers Saweetie and Quavo breaking after numerous infidelities. We also explain why we wouldn't reconcile with a cheating partner and emphasise that men need to do better to not chest and more.

Alex, Novella and The Director discuss the blame that women take even when they are the victim. We discuss mother’s teaching daughters how to act when approached by strangers on the road and why women don’t speak up after being harassed. We also talk about rape being illegal in Dubai and why people should be really careful when they’re out there & more.