John Richardson, Form Free

🚀✨ Welcome to 2025 and the revival of my Tea Time Podcast! ✨☕ This year, I’ve decided to breathe new life into the podcast that means so much to me. As someone fortunate enough to work in PR and communications, I’m constantly inspired by the incredible people I meet and collaborate with. 💡🌟 That’s why I’m thrilled to share Tea Time with you—a space for meaningful conversations with inspirational guests. Each month, I’ll bring you stories that give insight into how these changemakers have touched lives and made a difference. 🌍💬 📌 Kicking off the 2025 season is none other than the brilliant composer Phillip Lawrence 🎼🎺 With over four decades in music, Phil has touched hearts worldwide. One of his most iconic orchestral works celebrated the Centenary of the RAF—a masterpiece of sound and storytelling. 🎵✈️ 🎧✨ Let’s tune in together to uncover Phil’s journey, creativity, and how his music has left an indelible mark on so many lives. Stay tuned—it’s going to be an inspiring ride! 💫 #PodcastRevival #TeaTimePodcast #PRAndCommunications #Inspiration #MusicAndLife

Introducing my next guest, Simon Crisp, the visionary behind Green Machine Computers, where landfill clearance meets innovation. In this upcoming episode, Simon joins me to share his journey of founding the company and pioneering a sustainable business model. we delve into how he's revolutionizing the tech landscape by recycling PCs, repurposing them for charitable and nonprofit causes, all while nurturing the growth of interns. From his personal connection to a Blue Peter badge to his ambitious plans for widespread sustainable impact, we explore it all. And yes, Star Wars fans, may the force be with you as we embark on an inspiring conversation with Simon!

My first guest on my new series of Tea Time with Ali Monjack is Tymofii Lysenko who is 15 years old and from Cherhiniv Ukraine. He left his war-torn home country a year ago with his father. lost his brother on the front line and his mother is still there fighting for their country. His story is one of courage and determination for a Ukrainian future. Tymo talks about his mental health, how war has aged him. He shares his thoughts on Zelensky and Putin as the fight goes on to save Ukraine.

It's been a while....! My next guest on the Tea Time sofa is Trent Burton Director/ filmmaker and part of the Cosmic Shambles Network. His latest documentary film was released this week Rapid motion through space. An incomplete history of speed. Why are we fascinated by speed? Trent gives an overview of what was investigated. Let's find out more.

Leading from the heart is what my next guest Hema Vyas teaches as an Omnipreneurial Psychologist. She is a thought leader who guides the path for commercial success, leadership, wellbeing and positive impact. Hema is a renowned speaker on heart wisdom, human consciousness, spirituality, health, energy medicine and the science of Ayurveda. Let’s find out more…

Do more, be the impact is what my next guest talks about in her own podcast Impactful Billionaires. Nyasha Gwatidzo has returned to chat with me on the Tea Time sofa about the two Great British Business and Community Awards that she won at the Hilton Hotel Reading on Thursday 7th April. I have worked with Nyasha who is a pioneer and know how dedicated she is as a social entrepreneur to transform the lives of others.

My next guests are actors Jake Ferretti and Serena Manteghi who have been on tour with The award-winning Original Theatre Company production of The Hound of the Baskervilles. The whole production has been a great challenge for both of them as they play several characters in the performance and the main characters Sherlock Holmes played by Jake and Sir Henry Baskerville by Serena. They talk about the experience of adjusting to different roles, their comic timing, and the up-and-coming live stream which is another art form in itself…… So what next for the dynamic duo?!

The Social Housing Round Table is the creation of my next guest Matt Baird. He has ten years experience of recruiting in this sector and understands first-hand the issues that surround tenants, providers and the homeless. His aim is to collaborate with as many organisations involved in affordable housing across the UK so that a change can be made to help everyone in need of a home.  Let’s find out more.

Tax if for good or evil that is what my next guest is talking about! John Richardson is an expat lawyer and advocates for US Citizens who have to pay taxes abroad. He co-founded the group S.E.A.T to stop extraterritorial American taxation and has lobbied the Senate and is one of the leading voices on Expat Law.  Some people want to try and help deprived children or people with mental health issues but John is on a mission to stop US citizens from being taxed abroad which also has a catastrophic impact on their lives. Let’s find out what set him on the journey to help people navigate citizenship solutions. #podcast #chatshow #humanrights Citizenship Solutions

My next guest Tony Redondo is not just stargazing into the cosmos he started his own business after years as a broker. He set up The Cosmos Currency Exchange at the start of the pandemic with a whole heap of uncertainty that lay ahead and carved out a successful business based on his extraordinary way of providing the human touch when making transactions across the globe. He has a great sense of humour which has certainly helped and Instead of the computer saying no, Tony says yes!  He prides himself on helping people and interpreting the financial markets so that anyone can understand. Let’s find out more…