You’ll come for the laughs (yes, there’s talk of G-strings and filthy phones), but you’ll stay for the insights.

In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Bell, speaker, strategist, and all-round mind-expander when it comes to how we relate to tech, time, and attention. We talk about why putting your phone in another room makes you 26% more productive, how digital distraction is costing us real human connection, and whether we treat tech better than we treat people (ouch).

But this isn’t just a conversation about business or devices, it’s about life, honesty, and why we’re all secretly addicted to scrolling.

If you're tired of polished and scripted, this one’s for you.

It’s the chaos, the cockups, the conversations that veer massively off track, and honestly, this is where the magic happens. Think barking dogs, fake tattoos, falling off chairs (nearly), and all the bits that never meant to be part of the show… but absolutely are.

This isn’t a glossy podcast. It’s real people, real stories, and me, swearing, laughing, tripping over my words, and generally winging it.

If you like honesty, humour, and watching someone try to podcast while her dog eats the set... you’ll love this.

This (and all episodes) is also available on Youtube.

From DJ dreams to launching a national startup festival, Paul Lancaster’s story is full of unexpected turns, bold moves, and pure northern charm. In this episode of B. with Anna Brand, Paul opens up about the journey behind UK Startup Week, what drives him to keep showing up, and the power of building communities, not just businesses.

We ditch the scripts, lose the questions, and follow the conversation where it wants to go. From imposter syndrome to reinvention and the real reasons behind “Lord Lancaster,” this is one of those chats that reminds you how much power there is in simply being yourself.

No fluff. No ego. Just real talk about what it takes to do the thing.