Welcome to Leaven. Conversations on hope, love, life and everything in-between. A space to ‘permeate or transform something for the better’. It’s a series of conversations with people who have been through something formative and navigated a mad old path, yet done so with courage, holding on to hope. Through these conversations, on life, love, loss, adventure, I wish for listeners to have a space of support and inspiration, that no matter what you’re going through, there is a way through. By the end of an episode, to be left feeling a little better.
As sharing our story has been cathartic, which originally started and we continue to do via our Instagram, Moments Of Sense & Style or MOSS for short. By sharing our hearts, our positive outlook, we help others. We connect to people. Bring people together. It’s honest, it’s raw, it’s real.
It all stemmed from when I couldn’t find anyone that offered me hope or who had been through similar when I was in my darkest hour. There are many layers to our story but ultimately, break it down, we all bleed red and suffer loss and heartaches. Same same, just different ways of getting through, ways of living, ways of being; a human being.
I recognised folk come to our platform for our story and my voice, seeking words of wisdom and insight. We know the hard way, life, being a human, is not linear. Sometimes joyful, sometimes messy. Other times dark and bloody painful. Yet we believe it’s all beautiful and worthy of being talked about. The good in the bad, the bad in the good. And we wish to share different voices and experiences. This is how Leaven came to be
Each episode is an insightful and moving conversation, with something to take away from each one. Hearing how someone else has made it through, whether it be trauma, grief, loss, massive change, divorce or cancer, may lift and help others through too.
I just listened to the episode with Lucy and was so so moved. The way both of you shared what you have gone through, helped me to process and understand better my own experiences and the hope really came through. I think this podcast will help so many people and I am so grateful to Syreeta creating this space to discuss these topics. Now off to listen to all of the other episodes ❤️
2021-02-02
Grace Alexander
I’ve just listened to your conversation with Grace. It was such an intimate and honest and interesting conversation. I love the way the interview didn’t feel like an interview. I shall be subscribing. Thank you!
2021-01-30
Beautiful, calm and inspiring
Syreeta, as ever, being a beacon of light in the darkest of hours. A moment of calm and reflection in such a hectic world.
2021-01-18
Mark Waters: Life & The Beauty of Being
Thank you Syreeta for introducing me to the work of Mark Waters. What an inspiration interview. Caroline
2021-01-17
Grounding
This is one of the most life affirming podcasts I’ve listened to. Syreeta is a beautiful soul with an incredible story of her own. She gathers people who demonstrate humanity in its truest form. Through these difficult stories the common element is finding light in the dark places & a way to move forward despite trauma, pain & hardship. Absolutely beautiful.
2020-12-23
The most unique podcast I’ve listened to in ages!
Syreeta is the most beautiful soul and an incredible interviewer; she manages to eek out the most intensely personal stories while remaining sensitive and gentle. It’s warm, fascinating and above all, hopeful. A must-listen for these uncertain times.
2020-11-16
Mr
This is marvellous, humbling and invaluable. Such a journey. It's also heartwarming hearing Rob's humour pepper the stories!
2020-11-10
Beautiful
Thank you for sharing. Warming to the soul. So lovely to hear Rob and how far his speech has come along. Well done to the Dream Team. Can’t wait to listen to more Hope and inspiration from you both - it’s what the world needs more of x
2020-11-08
Life-affirming!
Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and generosity, although it must be so hard.. You guys are an inspiration!
2020-11-05
Beautiful start
I’m looking forward to listening to more, a beautiful start