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September 9, 2020

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September 9, 2020

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September 9, 2020

Tuesday Tipple💥 . .This week we are at one of o

Tuesday Tipple💥
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.This week we are at one of our FAVOURITE spots @thenedlondon💥
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.Basically everything you could ever need under one roof! Sleepover, spa, gym, delicious food, rooftop pool and the best AF cocktails around💥
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.Drinking (it’s amazing)- Sakura - @seedlipdrinks (Grove 42), cherry blossom, citrus, egg white 🍒
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Head to @kaiathened to find this delicious delight💥

Today we are speaking to the hugely talented @lond

Today we are speaking to the hugely talented @london_artist1💥 Sharon Walters is a London-based artist and museum educator. Since January 2018 Sharon has been working on a mixed media collage series entitled ‘Seeing Ourselves’. Now, with over 250 pieces in the collection celebrating black women, she has exhibited in several public spaces including the Mall Galleries and the NOW gallery. In December 2019, Sharon won the Reach Art prize for excellence in the arts, diversity and social inclusion. Her work is widely shared on Instagram via her @london_artist1 .Her work explores identity, beauty standards, representation, and Afro hair. Every collage gives her the space and permission to ‘take up space’ even in places where she so often does not see herself represented💥
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.HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SOBER?💥I've been sober since December 2018💥
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.WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR COLLAGES?💥 I started creating the series as a way to release stress after a running injury. I wanted to find an outlet and started collaging as it was relaxing and easy to do from a seated position💥
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.TELL US OF YOUR RECENT WINS AND HOW YOUR BUSINESS HAS GROWN OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS💥Since lockdown I have become far braver and more focussed on my collage series entitled 'Seeing Ourselves'. I realise there is so much outside of our control that I started to simply go for it! I have been selling my limited edition collage prints regularly directly from my website since lockdown. A recent new collector is the global members club, Soho House who bought an original papercut from the series. During the past few months I have been comissioned to create more bespoke pieces than the entire year last year💥
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.💥WHAT DO YOU THINK WE COULD BE DOING TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE IN BUSINESS? To be more inclusive in business it's not just about hiring more diverse people, it's about ensuring they also have a voice which can impact decisions and make change. Box ticking is not enough, real change happens when voices can be heard and they have power💥
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.Make sure you are following to keep up to date on her latest work @london_artist1💥

NEXT SATURDAY IS WHEN OUR MEMBERSHIP DOORS OPEN💥
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.If you haven’t already added yourself to the waitlist make sure you head to our bio to receive this weeks emails and be the FIRST to find out more💥
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.What is your membership?💥
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.Our Sober & Social global membership not only helps you find your sober community but provides you with support, fun and confidence on your sober journey. We want you to lead your best sober life and this means becoming the best version of you by looking after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally💥

We realise now more than ever we all need to feel fully supported as we navigate our new normal together. We have created an a accessible membership that will help you stay connected and be part of a truly special sober community💥
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.We can’t wait to open the doors and have YOU on board!💥

HAPPY FRIDAY💥 . .We know at times you can feel

HAPPY FRIDAY💥
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.We know at times you can feel a little lost (especially in early sobriety) but you are really just finding out exactly who you are! It’s a process but each day we wake up clean and sober we are coming back to our selves💥
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.ARE YOU HAVING A SOBER WEEKEND? Write YES in the comment box below👇
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So EXCITED for our online rave and wellness party

So EXCITED for our online rave and wellness party on Saturday 26th September with @dj_fattony_ @rebelsobriety @wearesunana @morninggloryville 💥
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.Think an interactive morning experience with yoga, meditation, amazing DJ’s, talks on sober socialising and the doors will open for our Sober & Social membership💥
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.All powered by our friends over @calenodrinks🍸
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.Have you got your ticket? Head to www.morninggloryville.com💥

5 TOP TIPS FOR SOBER DATING👇 . .TELL THEM YOU D

5 TOP TIPS FOR SOBER DATING👇
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.TELL THEM YOU DON’T DRINK BEFORE THE DATE💥- we will always make someone aware of the fact I’m not drinking before we go on the date. That way if they truly don’t want to go on a sober date or date someone sober in the long term you have already saved yourself wasting time on someone who quite frankly wouldn’t have been right for you. It’s best to manage expectations before you go, especially if they are planning the date. It will avoid you being taken to somewhere like a wine bar where let’s face it they probably won’t have much on the menu you can drink and it won’t be enjoyable for either of you. Some people may not be on board with your new conscious lifestyle which is also fine, but laying honest foundations is crucial to setting you on the path to finding someone in total alignment with who you are.
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.BE CONFIDENT💥Totally own the fact you won’t be drinking and feel confident that you will be turning up to the date being the best version of yourself. You want to create a healthy and conscious relationship and we will only do this by being healthy and conscious within ourselves. This choice is something to be proud of and the person that is right for you will be intrigued, open and totally on board with trying a sober date. The more confident we are in our choices the more confident and at ease others will be.
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.BE CREATIVE 💥 broaden your horizons and do something different! It’s the chance to go bowling, play table tennis, challenge someone to a game of darts, play mini-golf, go axe throwing, pottery making, try an exercise class you have always wanted to do or go on a sober bar crawl! The beauty of not drinking is it makes you explore different things and gives you the chance to be creative instead of just going for a drink! The best bit? You have tried something new, truly connected with someone and wake up hangover free
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FIND A DRINK YOU LOVE💥finding a drink you love on a night out will make all the difference and even allow you both to try something different together
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GO WITH YOUR GUT💥 -our emotions are our guidance system and are to be listened too

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