Ponder On That with Saffron King

Welcome back to Ponder on That with Saffron King! Today, we're thrilled to be pondering with Kaylee Golding, an award-winning presenter and DJ. Kaylee has interviewed amazing artists from Danny Lee, Krept and Konan, Lady Leshurr, and Beverly Knight. In this episode, we're chatting about how to own your confidence, create a genuine connection with others, and how to be your authentic self. Keep listening to hear Kaylee's advice for those who are working to enter the industry and don't forget that you can also watch my interview with Kaylee on my YouTube channel here!

Kaylee's Instagram: @kayleegolding

Kaylee's Twitter: @kayleegolding_

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Welcome back to Ponder on That with Saffron King! Although this is not our first episode, it is the premiere of our first visual podcast episode, which you can watch on my YouTube channel here, featuring Gifted!

"I'm here to express love and creativity through music and people." - Gifted

Gifted is a UK-based music producer, mix & master engineer, and a published author. Gifted has worked with award-winning artists such as Giggs, Wretch 32, Lady Leshurr, Little Simz, and Krept & Konan. His breakthrough collaboration with Swiss (of So Solid Crew) featured Apple's Beats1 DJ, Charlie Sloth as well as author and activist, Akala. Gifted's work has been featured in numerous media outlets including BBC Radio, LinkUpTV, SBTV, GRMDaily, RWDMag, VIBE Magazine, and Jay Z's personally curated Life+Times website, as well as getting the stamp of approval from legendary producer Timbaland.

Gifted's sound is inspired by: Timbaland, The Neptunes, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, Hit-Boy, Tyler The Creator & D'Angelo to name a few.

In this episode, Gifted shares his journey about how he got into music, found his purpose through adversity, and navigated tough times mentally.

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Gifted’s Instagram: @giftedasr

Gifted’s Twitter: @GIFTEDASR

Theme produced by: @giftedasr

Other handles mentioned:

Stikmatik: @Stikmatik - frequent collaborator, music producer, artist (London-based)

Adhar: @adharmentalhealth - mental health organization specifically aiming at helping Asian men with mental health issues (Leicester-based)

Videography and Editing: @Dvisualsz

Welcome back to Ponder On That with Saffron King! Today, we are thrilled to welcome Indigo Marshall, a singer from Birmingham, U.K., to the podcast. Indigo has performed live for a majority of her life and released her first single in 2019. Since then, Indigo has been focused on developing her craft in hopes of giving her fans a large body of music as soon as possible.

In this episode, Indigo will share how she got into music including her time in musical theatre, what she has learned about herself throughout her musical journey, and how she strives to be a role model for her fans. We’ll also discuss how music connects with our emotions, what music means to Indigo, and how she works hard to make her music as meaningful and vulnerable as possible. Last but not least, Indigo will talk about the importance of being genuine with her music and her fans rather than putting on a façade, how she found her confidence as a singer, and how she works to stay relevant. Enjoy!

Indigo’s Instagram: @indigomarshallofficial

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Enjoy this sneak peak of the Ponder On That podcast with Saffron King! 

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Welcome back to the third episode of the Ponder On That podcast with Saffron King! Today, we are so excited to be chatting with Claudeen Guillaume, a production coordinator at DreamWorks Animation, about career choices, networking, and most importantly, resiliency.

In this episode, Claudeen will talk a bit about herself and how she ended up in the television and animation industry. Claudeen will also share her advice for others trying to make it in the industry, which includes keeping an open mind and not being afraid to try new things, networking, and, of course, staying true to yourself. We’ll also discuss the importance of being resilient, trying your best to see the positive in a rejection letter, and focusing on your wins instead of your losses. Last but not least, Claudeen will remind us to always celebrate the seemingly small things in life, not to compare yourself to others, and to make sure you enjoy your journey. We hope this inspires you to pursue the career of your dreams, whatever that may be! Enjoy!

Claudeen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudeen-guillaume

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop here! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Welcome back to the second episode of the Ponder On That podcast with Saffron King! Today, it is a pleasure to be chatting with Colette Johnson, an entrepreneur and a business strategy manager at NBCUniversal. Colette is a co-founder of The PS Collective, an online marketplace geared to help women find clothing that fits and flatters their figure using artificial intelligence to be able to understand and extract women’s measurements.

In this episode, Colette will talk about The PS Collective’s variety of followers and supporters and the inspiring women she’s met along the way. She’ll also talk about body confidence versus being comfortable with your body, the rigid sizes that many clothing companies continue to stick to, and the way in which the consumer often feels responsible when clothes don’t fit properly rather than the brand or designer. Saffron and Colette will also discuss body dysmorphia and how social media filters, influencers, and companies contribute to this condition that affects many young people. Last but not least, Colette will share a bit about her work and experience at NBCUniversal. Enjoy!

The PS Collective Instagram: @pscollectivenyc

The PS Collective website: https://pscollective.co/

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.

Hello lovelies and welcome to the very first episode of Ponder On That! We are so honoured to kick off the podcast with Alison Cope who will be talking to us about losing her beloved son, British rapper Joshua Ribera (a.k.a. Depzman), to knife crime. Since losing her son at the age of 18, Alison has worked with many organizations and people to share his inspirational life story and the reality of his devastating death in order to break down the myths surrounding youth violence.

In this episode, Alison will share what happened on the night Joshua was stabbed back in 2013, the emotional rollercoaster she was going through at the time, and how she dealt with her son’s death being recognized by thousands of people online. Alison will also touch on what her life was like after losing Josh including supporting numerous friends and fans who adored him, dealing with a murder trial, and organizing a funeral that turned into a public event. Last but not least, Alison will tell us about standing by her son and his music, the way society views young people who lose their lives to violence, and the work she is doing today – including the work she hopes others will partake in - to prevent and demystify youth violence.

You can learn more about Alison’s work here: https://www.alisoncope.com/

The Ponder On That podcast will focus on mental health, our goals, self-love, and other various topics featuring our host, Saffron King, and some very special guests along the way. With every episode, we will be giving advice that you can apply to your everyday life. If you enjoy what you hear, the conversation doesn’t have to stop! You can join us on Instagram at @_ponderonthatwithsaffron and on Twitter at @podcast_ponder. Feel free to follow us for more inspiration and goodness.