Brave Little Podcast

Welcome to Brave Little Podcast! A six-part podcast series with Jess Bolton, the opposable thumbs behind the Worried Whippet. Jess is joined by guests who have pushed past barriers to share intimate aspects of their lives online. Together, they dive into situations that test our courage. They will be discussing questions like why it’s so hard to make friends as an adult? How can you let go of other people’s opinions of you? How much courage does it take to step off the beaten track and pursue a career that’s out of the ordinary? New episodes will be released every Thursday, starting 9th November 2023You can follow Jess on Instagram @human.jess

Are you thinking of stepping off the beaten track to pursue a career that’s out of the ordinary? Courtney Boateng started YouTubing at 18, launched her first business straight out of university and has a truly multifaceted career as an author, podcaster, online sister and philanthropist. In this podcast she shares insights into how she got to where she is now, the boldest and bravest moves that she’s made and the first steps you should take if you want to do the same. Find Courtney on Instagram @cdboateng, buy her book here and listen to To My Sisters wherever you get your podcasts. Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery hereEdited by Daisy Grant. 

Not all of our pets are as good as gold. Most of them have challenging habits or quirks, some of them have serious behavioural problems and, as much as we love them, it can be embarrassing or lonely to be their guardians. My guest today, Hannah Simpson, has been reassuringly honest about her lovely, troubled rescue dog, Mac, and she’s helped thousands of people in the process. Find Hannah on Instagram @macdaddyillustration and order her book, Everything Will Be OK, here. Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant. 

Making friends as an adult is really hard. I talked to Sophie Butler about why it’s so difficult, where to start and how to do it well. We also talk about Sophie’s group, the Other Girls’ Club, running events for people who want to unapologetically enjoy pop culture and make new friends. Find Sophie and the Other Girls Club on Instagram, @sophjbutlerFind Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant

So many of us carry the weight of other people’s opinions about us, whether it’s our partners, friends, family, people we work with or strangers on the internet. My guest today, Max Siegel, lives life entirely on his own terms but it’s been a long journey to get there. I wanted to hear from someone confident and successful who I really look up to about how he moves through the world without giving too much weight to other people’s thoughts and feelings. Find Max on Instagram @theyrequeer. His wife, Lori-Jade, is @greyhoundvintage. Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant

Ruth Taylor was in debt until she hit a low point four years ago and payed off £21,000 over eight months. We talked about how to face up to your financial reality, how to be kind to yourself about your personal finances and how to shake off the pressure to spend. Find Ruth on Instagram where her handle is @moneysavvymumukFind Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant

Hannah Witton is quitting her job in front of an audience of close to a million people on the internet. We talk about how she knew it was time to quit, how she made the decision and how she’s feeling about it now. This is a great listen for anyone who is thinking of doing the same. Hannah’s Instagram is @hannahwittonHannah’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morehannah Find Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant

Martha Bolton founded Not Bad for a Girl, a collective of women, non-binary and trans DJs, when she realised how much her local music scene was lacking in diversity. They have spent the past few years loudly and proudly running events, playing festivals and even launching a record label. They are a masterclass in how to take up space, even when you’re not invited to the table.Follow Martha @macdemartho and Not Bad For A Girl @notbadforagirlmcrFind Jess the Human on Instagram @human.jess and buy her book, Worried Whippet: A Book of Bravery, here. This podcast is sponsored by TOG24, home of Jess’s favourite outdoor wear for humans and their dogs. https://www.tog24.com?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=brave_little_podcast&tw_source=organic_social&tw_adid=worriedwhippetEdited by Daisy Grant