The Sample Cupboard

S2 EP6: THE XMAS PARTY

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:22 GMT

Even if yours isn’t going ahead, come and join us in The Sample Cupboard for a cheese and wine party of our own in our final ep of the year - no LFT or social distancing necessary!!! We’ll be sharing some of our proudest mems of the pod so far, celebrating what we’ve loved this year and manifesting what what we want more of in 2022. So all that’s left to say is grab a drink, get comfy, and close the door behind you! No seriously, close it, we can't have the press finding out about this...

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

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Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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S2 EP5: VOGUE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SHAKING UP THE FASHION INDUSTRY ft. Patrick McDowell

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:54 GMT

After a little break we are BACK with another incredible guest episode: the queer, sustainable fashion designer Patrick McDowell!!!! Patrick McDowell grew up in Liverpool and first understood the importance of fashion at school after upcycling a new school bag. Patrick went on to study Fashion at the world renowned Central Saint Martin’s in London where his career skyrocketed, and since his name has been on the lips of fashion royalty, Anna Wintour, as well as creating collaborations with icons such as Katharine Hamnett and the one and only GC, Gemma Collins. Patrick McDowell is also a Global Ambassador for Graduate Fashion Week and the Sustainability Director for the Italian fashion house Pinko (there really isn’t a lot they don’t/can’t do). In this weeks episode we go around the houses and really do discuss anything and everything from the importance of fashion and a creative education, how sustainability impacts us all, what it’s like to be nominated for a Vogue Award and creating a collection during lockdown. We are SO grateful that Patrick took the time to talk to us this week so openly and so candidly. We had the best time ever and we know you will too!!! This is categorically not an episode to miss, hun. Seriously! Get listening!!!!!!! xoxo

Patrick's Instagram - @patrick_mcdowell

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S2 EP4: I LEFT FASHION BUYING TO START MY OWN BUSINESS ft. Charlotte Courtney

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:52 GMT

If you’re looking to grow your online following, are questioning a new business strategy or even if you’re hoping to start up a business yourself, Charlotte is the woman to get to know! Charlotte is the co-founder of Develop Digital, a female-founded online digital marketing agency specialising in paid social media advertising. After starting her career in fashion buying in London and Stockholm, Charlotte realised that she had more to offer in the fields of e-commerce and marketing, which led her to start up her own agency. Since its launch, Develop Digital has grown tenfold, boasting a portfolio of international business clients and numbers projected to hit 6 figures by the end of the year. Oh, and did we mention that Charlotte and her business partner only set up in January 2021??? If that doesn’t impress you enough, Charlotte will charm you with her infectious personality and positive yet real outlook on life. In our chat, Char gives us an insight into all things digital marketing and paid ads, how to start a business in the middle of a global p*ndemic and the perks of working from home. Even if you don’t know anything about marketing we guarantee you will learn something from listening to our conversation (and you’ll have a laugh too)! So get listening… and thank us later xoxo

Charlotte's Instagram - @charlottedevelopdigital

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S2 EP3: FRESHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:33 GMT

Whether you’re starting uni for the first time or a returning student, this week’s episode is definitely for you! As a new academic year kicks off we wanted to impart some advice on how to survive that all important first term - and believe us when we say we learned the hard way so that you don’t have to. Join us as we go through some of our “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” on what to do during your first few weeks of term, tried and tested by yours truly! In this fun episode we discuss how to stay (relatively) healthy whilst burning the candle at both ends, top tips on cleaning, making friends and turning up on time… or not, as the case may be! Be sure to share this with anyone you know who might be starting a new adventure in the next few weeks and, as always, let us know what you think in the comments and on our socials - @thesamplecupboard! (Five star reviews are also greatly appreciated) xoxo

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Mental health support:

SAMARITANS (24 hr helpline) Call 116 123

SHOUT (24 hr text line) Text 85258

CALM (everyday, 5pm-midnight) Call 0800 58 58 58

MIND (weekdays 9am-6pm) Call 0300 123 3393

THE MIX (everyday, 3pm-midnight) Call 0808 808 4994

& Our DM's are ALWAYS open x

Mindfulness apps we love:

Headspace (free with premium Spotify student membership) & Calm

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Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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S2 EP2: SOCIAL MEDIA... IT'S NOT THAT DEEP! Ft. Georgie Diggins

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:30 GMT

This week we’re coming in hot with our first special guest episode of the series with content creator and fashion queen, Georgie Diggins, who also just happens to be the Social Media Manager for Warehouse and Oasis @ Boohoo.com. With over 60k Instagram followers to her name she really is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to making a name for yourself online, and when we say no topic was off limits in our convo, we really mean it!!! We chatted to her about how she started out in the industry, her first ever brand collaboration, what inspires her on a daily basis and how she turned her passion into a full time career. On top of that, we get her professional opinion on stalking your dates on Insta, some of the hilarious celeb encounters she’s had on the job and her fave places to go for bottomless brunch (she’s a pro at that too - check out her Insta highlight reel!). We loved our chat with Georgie and we absolutely know you will too - don’t miss it!

Georgies instagram - @georgie.diggins

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

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S2 EP1: YOU BETTER WORK!

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

To ease us into Series 2 and lead on from our 3 Month Review episode, this week we run through our respective worlds of work, updating you on all that’s gone on in our lives to do with interviews, job applications, work dramas and Zoom call scandals. We answer the big questions like “Is it acceptable to end the call mid interview if you’re too stressed?” and “Why are people still bringing their pets to the Monday morning meeting?” We also discuss our hints and tips for writing CVs, interview prep and what not to do when you’re in the hot seat. Seriously, we’ve done it all so that you don’t have to… xoxo

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

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Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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S2 INTRO: WE'RE BACK!! 3 MONTH REVIEW

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:50 GMT

We are BACK in the The Sample Cupboard and better than ever for SERIES 2!!! Did you miss us? Because we’ve missed you! If this is your first time in The Sample Cupboard - welcome! And if you’ve been here before - it’s lovely to have you back! We are so excited to dish some dirt and spill the tea with you for a second time. This week in our 3 Month Review episode, catch up with us on some of the hot goss that’s gone down in our lives since last time (stay tuned for the full details in later episodes). Plus, we reveal our plans for The Sample Cupboard Series 2, including a very big announcement… so grab a drink and get comfy huns!!!

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

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Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP10: PURSUING YOUR DREAMS Ft. MUA Snatched by Will

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:00:39 GMT

For our final episode of this series we wanted to treat you to an extra special guest and they don’t get more special than this one! Will is a makeup artist and content creator, founder and face of his own social media beauty platform “SnatchedByWill”. In less than a year, SnatchedByWill has reached over 100K followers on TikTok and his worldwide fanbase continues to grow daily. At just 20 years old, not only is Will an internet sensation and a genius creative talent, he is also the most humble and lovely person! Our conversation with Will perfectly summed up all that The Sample Cupboard is about; acceptance, having a laugh, following your dreams and not giving a shit what anyone else thinks! We were so excited to have him with us in The Sample Cupboard to close out Series 1! We know you’ll fall in love with him just as much as we did. The perfect end to a perfect series!!! (We’re not crying, you’re crying) xoxo

@snatchedbywill

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EP9: DATING DRAMAS...HE TOOK ME TO A MCDONALDS DRIVE THRU!!

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:00:52 GMT

In leu of the world re-opening, for our penultimate episode of the series we leave our pride at the door to disclose all of our dating dramas… and believe us, there’s been a few! We've been in lockdown for so long, we’ve genuinely forgotten how to flirt...so this week we’re digging up some skeletons to share some of our first, worst and ideal date situations to get us warmed up ready for post-Rona dating. Plus, we’ve got a sex and relationships themed Shower Thought for you - stolen from a guy’s Hinge profile, no less - and we share some listener dating mishaps that were kindly sent in by you via the socials (all anon ofc). Honestly, you’re gonna love it xoxo

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

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Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP8: BYE LOCKDOWN, IT'S PARTY TIME!! #NO RAGRETS

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:00:40 GMT

With the start of British Summer Time and restrictions easing this week it’s got us all excited for one thing and one thing only - SUMMER PARTY SEASON. But with all the time off we’ve had lately, has anyone else literally forgotten how to drink or is it just us..? To get us in the mood for all the drunk fun we’ll be having very soon, this week in The Sample Cupboard we chat all things getting drunk, forgetting all about it, bouncing back ready for the next weekend and having absolutely no regrets. Believe us - we’ve been there! From our wildest night out to our favourite hangover cure, we discuss it all in this weeks episode. We’ve also got an up-close and personal shower thought that’s sure to get you in the mood for mingling again… Let’s get ready to party!!!!!

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP7: I QUIT MY 9-5 AND BUILT A GLOBAL FASHION BRAND Ft. Alma - She Has Evolved

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:59 GMT

This week we are hosting another very special guest in The Sample Cupboard!! Meet Alma, the girl boss behind international clothing brand, She Has Evolved. Join us for a full blown chat about all things fashion, building a brand and figuring out your true calling in life - she really has done it all! After balancing a fashion side hustle with a full time corporate career in advertising, Alma made She Has Evolved her full time gig in 2019. Now, with over 94k followers on Instagram (and counting), there’s no sign of her stopping! Alma shared with us all the ups and downs that have come with single handedly building a business; from selling one single garment online to having a global customer base. She really is the definition of a BOSS - you do not want to miss this one!

She Has Evolved:

Instagram: @she_has_evolved_

Website: www.shehasevolved.com

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP6: HOW TO ADULT PT1 - MONEY MISTAKES & MORTGAGES

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:30 GMT

Welcome to part one of our conversation on the big old world of Adulting! This week we aim to provide some helpful tips and advice on how manage your money, from people who have tried, failed and managed to pull it back (that’s us btw… we are “people”). This is in no way a masterclass or a “HOW TO”, think of it more as a dummies guide to money management. As 20-somethings ourselves, we know what it’s like to be plunged into adulthood trying to figure it all out as you go along and money is a huge stress for everyone right now. But don’t worry, we’ve made the mistakes so that you don’t have to!

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

Useful sites:

National Debtline (weekdays 9am-8pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm) Call 0808 808 4000

moneyadvicetrust.org

moneysavingexpert.com

Youtube channels:

Matt & Summer

The Break Platform

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EP5: SPILLING THE UNIVERSI-TEA

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:51 GMT

Ever wanted to know what uni is really like? Are you a current student and need advice on how to balance your workload & social life? Are you in the middle of making your choices and deciding whether uni is right for you or not? Or do you just want to hear what we got up to in our student days? Well, wonder no more as this week we spill the tea on our uni experiences! We discuss how we survived freshers, what it was like moving away from home for the first time, balancing the books with the beer and answer that all important question - was it all worth it? WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

Mental health support:

SAMARITANS (24 hr helpline) Call 116 123

SHOUT (24 hr text line) Text 85258

CALM (everyday, 5pm-midnight) Call 0800 58 58 58

MIND (weekdays 9am-6pm) Call 0300 123 3393

THE MIX (everyday, 3pm-midnight) Call 0808 808 4994

& Our DM's are ALWAYS open x

Mindfulness apps we love:

Headspace (free with premium Spotify student membership) & Calm

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EP4: INFLUENCER CULTURE, MARKETING & IDENTITY Ft. Erico Gianni

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:23 GMT

We are SO excited to have our first ever guest in The Sample Cupboard with us this week and believe us when we say he did not disappoint. Erico Gianni is a queer fashion and beauty content creator who has risen to dizzying heights in the world of digital marketing and PR, already having working for the likes of ASOS and Apple as well as rapidly growing his own personal following on Instagram. With him we discuss all that there is to know about marketing in the digital age, the rise of influencer culture, social media’s relevance in a post-pandemic society and how his own identity has informed his work.

Erico's Instagram - @ericogianni

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP3: SPILLING THE TEA ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:16 GMT

This week we’re bearing all to give you the lowdown on the fashion industry. We answer your questions on what it’s really like, risking our reputations and revealing the biggest F-up we’ve both made whilst on the job (and how we survived)! We also talk you through the steps we took to get into the industry and offer some advice on how to get into it yourself. On top of all of this, we’ve rebranded our “Thought of the Week” section with a new name, “Shower Thoughts”, and Jonny’s been doing a lot of thinking about roadside petrol stations…

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Music - Alex @rundrmusic

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EP2: LET'S GET PERSONAL...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Get to know us a little better this week as we take turns in the hot seat to answer your burning questions about us...and you didn’t hold back! This is definitely not one to miss!

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Thanks to Alex @rundrmusic for all the tracks on the show!

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EP1: WHAT ARE WE EVEN DOING??

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week we’re chatting about where we are in life right now; navigating this crazy time, where we thought we’d be at this stage and where we hope to be in the future.

WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!!

Thanks to Alex @rundrmusic for all the tracks on the show!

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INTRO: WELCOME TO THE SAMPLE CUPBOARD!

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Welcome to The Sample Cupboard!! Get to know us, what The Sample Cupboard is and what to expect from your weekly visit…Thanks to Alex @rundrmusic for all the tracks on the show!

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