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Today I was priveliged to partake in a Q&A with Celebrity Photographer Paul Hampartsoumian and here are 12 words of wisdom I took away from the Q&A.

‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity’

‘A winner has a plan, a loser always has an excuse’

‘It’s all about who you know & being in the right place at the right time’

‘Be bold’

‘You have to love the art’

‘The definition of a professional means no excuses’

‘To work as a freelance is a lot about discipline, surging & thriving’

‘Don’t expect overnight success, it’s a journey’

‘Don’t undervalue the basic stuff’

‘Be reliable’

‘Life as a freelance is like a rollercoaster’

Great British Bake off is back tonight at 8pm! Avid watchers of the amateur baker/ hobby bakers television series will be gearing up to witness the baking highs & lows, popcorn and drinks at hand and if you’re anything like me preparing my ingredients and attempting to bake along tonight!

Through the years I’ve had so many friends and family tell me I should enter this was before I began my own baking business and ask why I don’t so I thought i’d put together 4 reasons why I shall not be taking part in the Great British Bake off, enjoy!

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1. Perfectionist

For one I’m a massive perfectionist when it comes to my craft and with that comes a lot of second guessing, restarting if I’m not satisfied also unlimited time. The entire aim of the show is the ability to deliver tasty, beautiful baked good within a time frame, a time frame that is unrealistic in my world. I like to go extreme with my presentation and final design idea.

2. ommmmmmm

Don’t get me wrong I’m great at multitasking I can have a cake in the oven get on with making the filling and icing as well as tidying up as i go, however when under pressure the one thing i do not want to do, I repeat DO NOT WANT TO DO is be interviewed! Especially when I know I’m running low on time I really wish not to be reminded or asked any questions about what I’m making, I’m the type of baker who chases everyone out of the kitchen so I can work in peace.

3. Facial expressions

My reactions and facial expressions tell it all, being watched at every minute by a film crew I guarantee My eyes would tell the entire story of how things are going on my end before the interviews, it’s definitely a gift and a curse but I can’t help it. I’m more likely to be remembered for the amount of memes the watchers will be able to piece together of me than my actual baked goods!

5. Feeling HOT HOT HOT

It’s no surprise the temperature in the tent can be the difference between success and failure, its safe to say looking from the outside in the tent appears to be an anxiety driven rollercoaster, as well as the temperature heat the heat of a tight time limit and intricate technical challenges is enough to put any amateur off applying.

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- By Cheryl Bruce

1. Annihilate imposter syndrome

Whilst doubting & second guessing yourself is hard to prevent, there are ways to suppress the feeling of imposter syndrome. Have confidence in what you say and believe, come with the facts. ensure you plan and prepare yourself for all given situations, simply having a positive and confident attitude towards a new and daunting environment can help ease those thoughts, remember YOU were chosen! Recognise that value and smash it!

2. Bite the bullet, just ASK

If you're unsure of what is required from you JUST ASK

Didn't quite understand ASK

But they said no...... Did you ASK why?

Never feel like a question is ever too silly or irrelevant to ask, its better to ask and know than pretend and find excuses don't fumble the bag by letting pride step in, the worst response that can be given is no, even then ask why, exhaust your options!

3. Secure a Mentor or a few

A Mentor can be a very important support system opening up your professional social life however keep in mind not all mentors will give you a job the idea is to soak up vital information and shadow, you will always hold the key to your success, remember to respect your mentors times and skill but don’t be afraid to show them how valuable you are to them also!

4. Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wham Weebs Release Podcast Across London

Three Bodybuilders Who Love Anime

WHO: Kwibs, Nate & Max. 

WHAT: Three bodybuilders talking about their love for anime and the gym.

WHERE: Recorded in Central London, released on Soundcloud.

WHEN: Saturday 16th May 2020, 21:00pm BST. 

Saturday 16th May 2020 - This Saturday at 9pm, Wham Weebs will release their podcast across all areas of London. They hope to reach 16-30 year olds and cross over interests from both the body building & anime community. 

Londoners will be entertained through this podcast as friends Kwibs, Max and Nate discuss various thoughts and opinions around anime and bodybuilding. Through this podcast, they hope to shatter conventions around these two interests and connect to a wider audience. 

Kwabena, aka Kwibs, decided to set up this podcast in the hopes of breaking stereotypes around the bodybuilding and anime communities. They are using their time away from the gym to share their views on the anime they have been watching before, and during lockdown. You can find these three discussing everything from bench pressing, to Naruto’s running technique. With Wham Weebs, there is no shortage of banter. 

This podcast challenges current beliefs and stigmas around bodybuilders and anime enthusiasts. People should be able to love fitness and anime without judgment. Many people turn away from these hobbies thinking that they will not fit in with these groups. Wham Weebs changes these assumptions, as listeners can submit their opinions through social media and hear these discussed on a safe, non judgemental platform. 

KWIBS said:

“As a bodybuilder and an anime lover, I say that anyone can be interested in both these hobbies. I myself got into bodybuilding having been inspired by the anime character Goku’s ‘WHAM’ physique!” 

“A lot of people think that bodybuilders and anime lovers are completely different. Anime lovers are seen as quiet and introverted, and the typical bodybuilder is seen as loud and vain. This is not true! Through Wham Weebs, we want to break down these assumptions, and show that people should not be labelled by their interests. We are bodybuilders who love anime; there is no shame in that.” 

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Wham Weebs is a new podcast for 16-30 year old Londoners, which gives them the chance to listen to a new, unique perspective on the worlds of bodybuilding and anime. 

The terms Wham and Weeb are frequently used in the bodybuilding and anime community. Wham is a well known slang term used in bodybuilding to describe very muscular physiques. The term Weeb was initially used as an insult to those obsessed with the Japanese culture. Anime lovers have changed this, and reclaimed the term to describe their love for the culture in a positive manner.

Our aim is to give young people a safe space to listen and discuss their love for both interests. There is no judgment at Wham Weebs. Bodybuilders, anime lovers, and people who are just interested in us are all welcome here. 

Each podcast is filmed on Friday afternoon and released on Soundcloud every Saturday at 9pm. Listeners can share their opinions on social media, which will be discussed in every podcast. 

CONTACTS:

For further information about the podcast series or talent, please contact: 

Cheryl Bruce: Publicity Manager

Email: [email protected]  | Telephone: 02074635942

Amanda Skipper: Manager for Kwibs

Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 02065784938

Roshina Ilyas: Manager for Max

Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 02097675587

Orla McGroarty: Manager for Nate

Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 02058648392

#WhamWeebs - SOCIAL MEDIA 

Twitter: @WhamWeebs

Instagram: @whamweebs

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-256798855

Creative-19 inspires the era of ‘Pre’ Wedding shoots #weddingSHUTDOWN #socialdistancecelebrations #insicknessandinhealth

Saint Giles Church (pictured below) located in Camberwell and about an 8 minute walk from where I live. A place of worship, holy ceremonies and Christian community gatherings. The hit of the Covid-19 pandemic has put the entire country on lockdown and out places of worship aren’t exempt.

I had initially taken a sneaky picture on my way to do an essential shop, on the way back decided to ask permission to take this (at a safe 6ft of course). I thought it was quite oxymoronic at first the idea of a wedding being such a celebrated and huge life event, it was quite eerie to whiteness the still and emptiness of their surroundings.

My second thought was ‘THIS IS GENIOUS’ a reflection of how despite our current devastating situation people are still able to capture beautiful moments, now I know this isn’t an ‘actual’ Bride, however it just goes to show creativity has no limits, a small reminder that no matter the circumstance; in this scenario marriage, there are ways around creating lasting memories, introducing the era of your ‘pre-wedding’ practice shoot.

By Cheryl Bruce

#thegoodinwhereilive - By Cheryl Bruce

On my way to pick up essentials on a beautiful Easter Sunday, the complete opposite to our ‘now’ reality in lockdown and came across these posters plastered across an old telephone booth; words of hope and gratitude still thriving within my local community Camberwell/ Peckham.