Dreamer's Disease

On episode 20 I am joined by Ra'ed Khan who does various bits of work within the UK music industry and set up his own charity 2 years ago, Road To Freedom, in aid of helping Refugees across Europe. He has an incredible drive and passion for what he does, with his story being really compelling. There's so much to learn from this episode and I hope you can take something from hearing it. "If you're not passionate about what you're doing then it's never going to work" If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk For more information on Road To Freedom: roadtofreedom.org.uk Follow Ra'ed: IG: @raedkhan_ Twitter: @raedkhan_ Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease / @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @dreamerspod / @iamalexmanzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

Welcome to the brand new mini-series 'In Focus' where we'll be exploring and breaking down one topic at a time. On this episode we look into the importance of investing in yourself as a priority. We all want to make improvements in our life and it all starts with the self and how making the smallest of changes can have a huge impact later down the line. "Invest in yourself as a priority, you're the greatest project that you'll ever work on" 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 Episode 18 I am joined by the wonderful Annie Drea to discuss how she built a brand for herself as a YouTuber, why she has transitioned into the podcast world and I dig deep to find out how she separates 'Annie' the brand and Annie the person. She also managed to flip the conversation and start interviewing me! "Knowing that there was something I was good at, it validated me" If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Annie: IG: @anniedrea Twitter: @AnnieDreaXO YT: Annie Drea Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 17 I catch up with Ayaz Hussain who is a Social Media coach. What I really love about his work is that he's combined his two main passions in music & social media and has created a platform for himself. You can expect to hear some killer tips to up your social media game and help elevate your brand message, how to get the right balance of online time, the pros and cons of social media, as well as Yaz explaining why he has an innate passion to help others. "Don't gas things up until they are done, dusted and tangible. Never in advance." If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Yaz: IG: @yazbeatz Twitter: @yazbeatz allabouthelping.net Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 16 Ben Anderson, co-founder of Musicalize - a live music concert promotions company, breaks down the company's journey from putting on small live music nights, to helping some of the biggest artists in the UK & America put on and promote their shows. We also discuss how he finds the perfect work/life balance with his wife and business partner, how he reacts to adversity and offers some valuable advice for anyone looking to start their own events. "If there's something that interests you, obsess over it. The more knowledge you have, the better" If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Ben & Musicalize: IG: @iambenanderson/@musicalizeuk Twitter: @iambenanderson/@musicalizeuk Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 15 I am joined by Jeremiah Emmanuel BEM who is an Entrepreneur Youth Activist and all-round supporter of young people & their futures. In this chat Jeremiah discusses how he started on his path when he was just 4 years old, how growing up in a rough area of London inspired him to do good, the work he's done with BBC Radio 1, Nandos, Disturbing London, Rolls Royce & more. He even tells us the story of how he got awarded by the Royal family, which is an incredible feat considering he's only just turned 18. "Change is a word but we need it to become an action" If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Jeremiah: IG: @je1bc Twitter: @je1bc Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @the_dreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 14 I am joined by the amazing Sian Anderson, who is best known as a Presenter and DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. We have a very deep chat about how Sian has navigated her way through her career, built businesses, helped artists, mentored, set up a music academy and more! She also talks us through her goals over the next few years and how she balances her work life with mothering a 2-year-old child. Sian is an all-round huge inspiration with a big heart and even bigger work rate. I loved this chat and hope you guys can take some gems to apply to your own lives. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Sian: IG: @siananderson Twitter: @siananderson Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 13 I am joined by the incredible Caroline SM who breaks down her career path in-depth; from competition winner to work experience to blogger to A&R at XL Records and one of the head honchos at GRM Daily. We also discuss the important role mentors have played during Caroline's journey, habits she has enforced in her life to help make her more efficient and why she is concentrating on happiness above her work. Contains strong language If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Caroline: IG: @carolinesmx Twitter: @carolinesm Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 12 I sit down with the amazing Slumflower to discuss self-love and the importance it can have in helping you to achieve the best version of yourself. Slumflower is an award-winning blogger and presenter who uses her voice to help empower women. During our chat we discuss her #SaggyBoobsMatter campaign as well as her #BlockHimParty, we also touch on the positive & negative impact social media can have on your mental health and what role the school system can play to educate children on this. And, of course, she also gives us her top tips on how you can show yourself self-love & loads more. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Slumflower: IG: @theslumflower Twitter: @theslumflower theslumflower.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 11 I am joined by Tara Adlestone, the 24-year-old co-founder of MissFits Nutrition - a protein supplement brand for women. We chat about how just over 12 months hard work has already started to pay off big time, how they've tailored their products specifically for the female market, how a simple idea turned into reality, how they source influencers to help promote their brand, the importance of community building, biggest inspiration and Tara also gives us her tips on how to stay connected and present in your every day life. There's some great nuggets in this one - particularly if you're looking to have a go at your own start-up and the kind of mentality you need to pull through with it. Hope you guys enjoy! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow MissFits: IG: @missfitsnutrition missfitsnutrition.com Follow Dreamer’s Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi / @DreamersPod Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 10 I'm joined by the very inspirational Meggan Roxanne, who is the co-founder of thegoodquote. During the conversation we discuss how she built her platform to over 20m followers on Instagram, selling £250k worth of merchandise, how she dealt with depression, the importance of self-love, her mother's battle with Cancer and why she feels mentorships are so vital. Hope you guys enjoy this one! thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Meggan: IG: @thegoodquote / @roxannesvibe Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 09 I am joined by Joivan Wade who is an actor, writer and CEO of The Wall of Comedy. During the chat we talk about his education at the BRIT school, why he follows his gut instinct most of the time, how he started his own YouTube channel and platform gaining Billions of views, how he got acting roles in two of the UK's most loved TV shows, transitioning into movie roles, why he is now using his platform to help bring through upcoming comedians & actors and more. Joivan is a very positive person who carries around a real buzz and energy with him. It's great to see someone who is not only focussed on his own career but on helping the career of others in the process. There's loads of great nuggets of information in this one, I hope you guys enjoy. thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Joivan: IG: @joivan_wade / @thewallofcomedy Twitter: @JoivanWade Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease

In Episode 08, I am joined by Context aka Dr George Musgrave who is not only a Rapper but also a University Lecturer in Cultural Sociology & Entrepreneurship. In the conversation we spoke about how Context got into music, how he got signed to a major label, the financial restraints he lived with whilst balancing his music career with studying, his relentless work rate and also the amazing research paper he did around the links between working in the music industry and mental health issues. Context is a very knowledgeable guy who has experienced massive highs and lows throughout his career. His refreshingly open and honest outlook on his experiences was a real pleasure to listen to and I hope you guys can take as much from this chat as I did. Follow Context: Twitter: @Context_ Research paper: Can Music Make You Sick? Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

In Episode 07, I chat with Ciara London who is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. We discuss why she decided to leave her job in the city after 6 years to pursue a career in the fitness industry, how she built up a client base using Instagram, why her friends are her biggest inspiration, being true to herself & her values, why she stresses the importance of living a fun life, her 12 week workout plan & how she structured it and more. Ciara's message of being true to yourself and having strong values is a very important one as too much of the time we go with the flow of our work and day to day lives without questioning what it is we really want to be doing. There's a lot of really great nuggets of information in this one. Also, we recorded the episode at the gym she works out of and there was a loud Zumba class in the room next door so apologies for any background noise! Hope you enjoy. Follow Ciara: IG: @ciaralondon Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @th

In Episode 06 I sat down with the don Ralph Hardy to talk about everything he does from, broadcasting on radio, to curating albums, to working with music artists, to running his own club night, to producing his own music, DJing & more. Ralph is a very special character who carries himself in a cloud of positivity and energy, living his life with the message of "existing in the presence" - which is a very refreshing outlook on life. Hopefully you guys can get a sense of the passion and energy Ralph talks about his work and can channel some of his words into your own lives. Follow Ralph: Twitter/IG: @RalphHardy Follow Nang: SC: @thatsnang IG: thatsnang Listen to Growing Pains: soundcloud.com/thatsnanger/sets/growing-pains-2 Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

In Episode 05 I am joined by Alya Mooro who talks about how she got into and defined herself within Journalism. She has written for publications such as the New York Post, Grazia & The Debrief amongst others. Alya discusses how she started out as a blogger and intern, importance of the 10,000 hour rule, quality over quantity, pitching etiquette, learning not to limit her skills, tips for networking on social media, how she monetised her writing ability and more. Follow Alya: IG/Twitter @MoorizZLA Blog: moorizzla.com Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

In Episode 04 I am joined by Moz, who apart from being my best mate and a business partner, runs his own artist management and record label. Having left his full time job in the record industry, Moz took a leap of faith to set up his own company and take on management of his artist Jay Prince in a full time capacity. During the chat we speak about hustling to get his first job in the record industry, his experiences in different working environments, how a life-threatening operation changed his outlook, what he learnt from being on tour with Chance The Rapper and loads more. Hope you enjoy this one! Follow Moz: IG/Twitter: @Mozzatron Follow Cosa Nostra: Twitter: @cosanostra SC: @cosanostrasounds IG: @cosanostragram Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

In Episode 03 I caught up with Parris OH about how she went from intern to creating her own role as Sony Music's Urban Promotions Manager in the UK. We touched on her early days as a blogger, how she started up her own PR company whilst still at University, the importance of internships and the experience she got from them, building relationships online, meditation and more. Follow Parris on IG/Twitter: @ParrisOH Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

In Episode 02 I sit down with Courtney Francis aka CourtneyFPhoto to discuss how he finds the balance between working full time and chasing his photography dream. We speak about everything from his first big break with photography, the feeling of having his work on a billboard, spending nights sleeping in his car after a gig, how he has started to expand his work into music journalism and more Follow Courtney on IG/Twitter/Soundcloud: @courtneyfphoto Follow Dreamer's Disease: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi

So here it is! In episode 01 I sit down with Bejay Mulenga - a 21 year old entrepreneur - who has featured on GQ's 'Most Connected Men in 2016' list. We spoke about the first business he set up at the age of just 15, having 5000 students working with him by the age of 18, how he steps away from a busy working life to find time for himself and some of his tips on how you can set up your own business. Hope you guys enjoy! Books recommended: E Myth Lean Start Up Ego Is The Enemy Follow Bejay: @supabeej Follow: IG: @dreamersdisease_podcast Soundcloud: @thedreamersdisease Twitter: @IAmAlexManzi