199: Music special with YolanDa Brown

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Parenting, Education

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2021

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

What's the best way to teach kids about music? Should we force them to keep having instrument lessons, even if they hate it? And what's it like when Billy Ocean is your children's fake uncle? Answering all these questions is the amazing YolanDa Brown!

She tells us about her life as an award-winning saxophonist, broadcaster, CBeebies star and mum. We share stories about going on tour with your parents, and the most embarrassing things we've done in the park in the name of content creation. YolanDa gives Helen some dating advice, and we hear how Careless Whisper shaped her destiny.

You can follow YolanDa on Twitter and Instagram @yolandabrown. Do check out her Band Jam concert, live from 25 March - just go to yolandabrown.com/jointhejam. And you can listen to YolanDa's album via streaming services right now.

SAFETY NOTICE: This podcast was recorded remotely, which is why it sounds a bit different - sorry about that. We're doing our best, and we'll be back to sitting on Ellie's sofa with our guests as soon as it's safe to do so.

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0:00.0	His musician and TV radio host My Lean Class for Sketchers Archfit Footwear.
0:04.3	My day-to-day is jam-packed, including being a full-time mum.
0:08.0	And if you're busy like me, you can't be slowed down by uncomfortable footwear with no support.
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0:32.4	Today's episode is sponsored by EE.
0:34.9	Now, we've managed to record this episode amongst just the sheer chaos of two alive,
0:39.3	juggling teens, homework, washing piles, and just mess.
0:42.7	They just mess all the time.
0:44.2	How my kids know how to tie their own shoes or the days of the week is beyond me.
0:48.3	But help is at hand.
0:50.0	I am very pleased to tell you that EE have introduced EE Learn.
0:54.3	It's a collection of tools, services, and information to help families like mine
0:58.4	learn wonderful things, and it's open to everyone everywhere.
1:02.0	Their new digital platform, EE Learn Smart, gives kids access to inspiring mentors
1:06.8	from fabulous places like BAFTA and the FA.
1:09.4	The lessons can help kids pick up new skills that will help them get on,
1:13.2	and this could be something from backyard chemistry to future-ready financial advice.
1:17.7	Do you know what? I just wish I had something like this when I was growing up.
1:20.4	Actually, I think I'm still growing up.
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