Dreamer's Disease

Do you want to learn the keys to discovering your inner greatness? On this week’s episode I wanted to do something really special to celebrate International Podcast Day. So I’ve compiled some of the best gems from the most popular episodes of the podcast so far. Each nugget will open up some insight on how you can begin to unlock your inner greatness and continue your journey to become your best version. On this special mashup episode we’ll hear some great tips from Ciara London, Chuckie Online, The Slumflower, Jeremiah Emmanuel and Sian Anderson on everything from relationships, mental health, dealing with rejection, self belief and looking to inspire others. There’s so much to be taken from this episode. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

“The man who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones” - Confucious The 1% rule is the theory that small, incremental changes can breed huge results. And is something that I have really implemented in my life over the past few years. So if you want to improve yourself, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially or physically then I highly recommend this as a listen for you! If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this week's episode I am joined by the super talented Director, Rohan Blair-Mangat, who is a good friend of mine of over 10 years and someone's whose journey I have had the pleasure of watching grow and grow. I fully appreciated Rohan's time for this chat as he doesn't do a lot of interviews, as his work really does speak for itself! From shooting, videos at football matches, to working with some of the biggest names in music, football and beyond. Rohan has directed projects with the likes of Lionel Messi, Adidas, Wretch 32, 6lack, Bryson Tiller, Nike and even Jay Z himself. There's so much to learn from Rohan and his humble persona, as well as the untold amount of experience and knowledge he's gained over his career. So get your notepad ready for this one! If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Rohan: IG: @RohanBM Twitter: @RohanBM Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanz

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty" I love engaging in the power of positive thinking, it's a complete game changer when it comes to improving your mindset. In this In Focus episode I talk through some of the tools I've used over the years to implement positive thinking in my life and the benefits I've found.  I hope you find this one helpful and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

On this episode I am joined by Joshua Coombes who is a trained hairdresser that uses his spare time to give free haircuts to the homeless. We discussed his upbringing, finding his purpose, the similarities between hairdressing and therapy, some of the untold wisdom from those he meets on the streets and his very important #DoSomethingForNothing movement. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Joshua: IG: @joshuacoombes Hashtag: #DoSomethingForNothing Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Topics we discuss: The first time he cut hair for a homeless person The importance of human connection Leaving school as a perceived ‘failure’ Being interviewed by Morgan Freeman The value in giving your time to others Discovering his Purpose How his friend helped him through a real bad time Wisdom from people he meets The power in showing love to another person

“I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions” - Stephen Covey Those of you who have been following my journey and listening to the podcast will know that I made a pretty big decision in my life recently. So on the latest In Focus session, I wanted to break down some of the things that I found useful and share some of my experiences with you. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi

This week’s episode is very special, as the interview comes from the very first Dreamer’s Disease live show. At the event last month, I was joined by Meggan Roxanne who is not only a friend but a huge inspiration on my work as the founder of thegoodquote, who have over 30 million followers online. Meggan’s work spreading inspiration and positivity is second to none, but what I love most about her is how humbly she talks about her work and what she’s achieved. In this episode we spoke about creating the very first picture quote, the importance of self-discipline, steering clear of negativity, believing in the greater good and Meggan’s own personal transformation through the whole process. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Meggan: IG: @roxannesvibe Twitter: @roxannesvibe Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Some topics we discuss: Dealing with the loss of her fri

“Regular exercise doesn’t only help you lose weight but also improves sleep quality, self-confidence, energy levels and more” How often do you exercise? I tend to go for 4-5 times a week from going to the gym, doing yoga and playing football. We all know exercise is good for us, so in the latest In Focus session I wanted to delve a little deeper into the not-so-obvious benefits of exercise and also some of my experiences. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

King CookDaily is someone whose journey I have been following for a while and have been massively inspired by having seen his journey from opening his hugely popular CookDaily Vegan restaurant, to building a real sense of community around the brand, and sharing his positive message online. Having worked in Michelin star restaurants and fine dining venues, King is now a full Vegan and figurehead for the scene. We spoke about his journey through his career as a chef, how his family and roots gave him self-belief, how getting stabbed and being left fighting for his life gave him the motivation to succeed. King's journey has been truly inspiring and I was super chuffed to sit down with him for a chat. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow King: IG: @kingcookdaily / @cookdailylondon Twitter: @kingcookdaily Follow Dreamer’s Disease IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Some topics we discuss: his

"These are moments of growth and the moments where we truly learn the most about ourselves" In this week's In Focus session I discuss the impact and opportunities that transition periods present us. For those who listened to Ep 50, you'll know that I'm currently going through the biggest transition period in my life, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts and why it's best to see these periods as opportunities to grow and start becoming our best selves. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

Can’t believe I made it to episode 50! And to mark the occasion, I decided to share my story and journey so far. This moment in time is quite pivotal in my life as I am currently going through a real transition period so the timing of Ep 50 seemed right. For this episode, I invited my friend Anton (from the Wriinkle podcast) to help me break down my life journey, experiences, what has shaped me and how I got myself through some dark times. We also discussed why right now is such a transition period and how I see Dreamer’s Disease shaping up in the near future. Hope you guys enjoy hearing a bit more about me :) If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Me & Dreamer’s Disease IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Some topics we discuss: My experiences during school Starting a working life from an early age Why I didn’t go to university How a passion for music a

"Self-Discipline is about finding reasons to do something and committing to see the task through to the end" In this week's In Focus session I discuss Self-Discipline. This is something that I have really worked on over the past year or so as I have found that the more discipline I have, the more productive and creative I become. So in this episode I share some of my thoughts and experiences, with a few tips on how you can improve your own self-discipline. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

On this week’s episode I sit down with Annika Allen who has been hugely influential in helping to promote and inspire young black females and creatives in setting up The Black Magic Awards Network. As someone who has lived life both within a corporate environment and working for herself, Annika has a huge amount of knowledge and wisdom to share; from creating her own platforms, to growing up and dealing with Sickle Cell, to being shaped and supported by her close group of friends. There’s so many gems in this one! Hope you guys enjoy. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Annika: IG: @annikaallen Twitter: @annikaallen Follow Dreamer’s Disease IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Some topics we discuss: Growing up not seeing many black people working in creative industries Building up her own platforms Hurdles she faced in her 20s Facing Sickle Cell crise

“When setting goals, focus on your personal performance, not the outcome” In this week’s In Focus session, I discuss goal-setting. Recently I’ve been trying to be better at setting goals for myself, to push my performance in both my work and life so I wanted to explore the benefits of doing so and share some of the experiences I’ve had so far. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

On this week’s episode I am joined by the hugely inspiring Zach Washington-Young who was involved in a horrific crash in 2012 and was left paralysed from his hips down and told that he’d never walk again. Fast forward to April 2018 and he completed the full 26-mile London Marathon on foot, making medical history as the first person to suffer from a severance of the spinal cord to do so. In this chat, we talk through Zach’s journey and the work he has done with Prime Physio to get through his rehabilitation, what went into training for the marathon, the exact moment he regained feeling in his thigh and why keeping a crowd of positive people around him is key to his recovery & loads more. Honestly, I think you guys are going to love this episode as it’s so powerful!  Zach and his team are currently working on a documentary to show his journey from hospital bed to marathon finishing line and I can’t wait to see the finished product. To contribute to Zach’s fundraising campaign, go here: uk.virginmone

“The first 90 minutes of your day has a big impact on the rest of your day” In this week’s In Focus session I discuss the importance of a good morning routine, something that I have found hugely beneficial for me over the past couple of years. I wanted to share with you some of my experiences and thoughts, as well as a break down of my exact routine to show you how easily you can incorporate a routine into your mornings. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

On this week's episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented photographer Holly-Marie Cato. We hear about how she turned her hobby into a full time job, experiences working with brands, how her huge family has influenced her, having a passion for storytelling, documenting the London riots and plenty more. The chat is full of so many gems and Holly's calming yet assured manner was a real pleasure to be around. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Holly: IG: @h_cato Follow Dreamer’s Disease IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Some topics we discuss: falling into photography documenting the London riots the education system failing her how her huge family influenced her where her passion for storytelling comes from believing that God has her back working with big name brands what she's had to learn on the job

"It's an amazing feeling to spend a few minutes each day unplugged from the outside world and just be" In this week's In Focus session I wanted to discuss with you a tool that I find very helpful and powerful in my life; meditation. It's something that I incorporate into my daily routine and find the benefits seriously huge. Finding the time each day to sit and reflect and become comfortable with my thoughts is invaluable.  So I wanted to share some of my experiences with meditation and a little bit of research to let you know why it can be so beneficial. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

On this episode I’m super excited to sit down with BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter, Reece Parkinson, someone who I have had the pleasure of watching grow and evolve over the past couple of years. Reece is someone who I regularly turn to to bounce ideas around about this very podcast and also the projects he’s working on. And someone I’d consider a good friend, so it was great to be able to sit down and discuss his story and dig a little deeper inside his head. In the episode we hear Reece’s journey from community radio to Radio 1 & 1Xtra intern to getting his very own show on 1Xtra. We also speak about the importance of a strict daily routine to keep you focussed, why he likes to keep himself prepared like an athlete and why he doesn’t want to let his dreams slip away from him. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Reece: IG: @reeceparkinson Twitter: @reece_parkinson Follow Dreamer’s Disease IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter:

“Use affirmations to create positive habits in the way that you think” In this week's In Focus episode I discuss the power of affirmations on creating positive thinking, my experiences with reading and writing affirmations, how you can use them to set up your day, my morning ritual and more. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease